Dragon's Gold: The Magic of Mindset

What happens when a blind kid from Oregon becomes a world-class shooter, a champion race car driver, and a bestselling author? This week’s guest, Gary Faules, is living proof that mindset is everything. From losing his vision for four years to chasing down world records and handwritten letters from Ronald Reagan, Gary’s life has been a masterclass in curiosity, belief, and doing the hard things an...

Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is not give up. This week on Dragon’s Gold, we’re joined by Louis O’Connor. A global entrepreneur and founder of Strategic Metals Invest, whose story is one of stubborn resilience, soulful wisdom, and relentless forward motion. From walking away from comfort to returning home decades later as a changed man, Louis has lived a life of bold choices and deep...

Episode Summary: What makes a man walk away from everything secure to build something completely uncertain? Tom Dunkel took that leap and nearly lost it all. But through failure, faith, and the long game, he rebuilt a life of ownership, alignment, and impact. In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Tom opens up about the real story behind leaving corporate, hitting bottom, and lea...

Episode Summary: What does it take to walk away from being #1? Jason McNamara had everything success told him he should want. Military accolades. Top sales rankings. Financial comfort. But something deeper was calling. This episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset is about the moment Jason chose mission over commission—and what it really looks like to rewire your life from survival to servic...

Episode Summary: What if the story you’ve been telling yourself about your worth, your path, your success, is the one thing keeping you stuck? In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Jen Conkey shares how she broke free from the "Core Four" limiting beliefs, rewired her identity, and built a business that changes lives.  Through stories of personal trials, triumphs, and...

Episode Summary: What do you do when a trusted partnership dissolves into a Ponzi scheme, risking investor capital and your own reputation? If you're Courtney Moeller, you dig deep, focus on solutions, and rebuild with even greater integrity and purpose. This episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset isn't just Courtney’s impressive journey from U.S. Navy veteran to the founder of E...

Episode Summary: What do you do when your sewer plant catches fire, your insurance comes up short by $600K, and you're burning $50K a month in operating costs? If you're Cory Harelson, you don’t quit. You improvise, adapt, and take the next step. In this raw and powerful episode of Dragon’s Gold , Cory gives us so much more than just a real estate story. It’s a story of grit, identity, a...

Episode Summary: Some people leap without looking. Others prepare, persist, and earn the right to jump. Wayne Courreges III did the latter. In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset, Wayne shares the story of his transition from Marine to corporate real estate executive to full-time investor.  What started with a single rental at 19 evolved into a $50M+ portfolio, built on late nights...

Episode Summary: Failure isn't final. And the grind? It's worth it. In this powerful episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Rob Cook shares his raw, real journey through multiple career pivots, startup setbacks, and deeply personal struggles including infertility, financial pressure, and doubt. What emerged from the ashes was a business built on service, a mindset grounded in f...

Episode Summary: You don’t need to chase capital, you just need to build the kind of network that attracts it. In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Nathan Whigham shares the origin of his “social gravity” philosophy, a framework built through decades of business development, dealmaking, and showing up with consistency and intention. From losing his hearing in one ear to navigat...

Episode Summary: Sometimes it takes life’s hardest moments to reveal life’s greatest opportunities. In this powerful episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , David Priest shares how a cancer diagnosis shattered his comfort zone, and became the catalyst for radical growth, gratitude, and generational impact. Key Themes: How a diagnosis redefined his understanding of wealth and freedom The m...

Episode Summary: What if the real flex isn’t freedom from work—but freedom over your time? In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Ryan Twomey shares how house hacking during COVID sparked a journey toward time freedom, personal growth, and disciplined entrepreneurship. Key Themes: How “time freedom” isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about having control Why investing in mentorship w...

Episode Summary: What do you do when your industry shuts its doors—and you’ve got a dream too big to quit? If you’re Gregg Gruehl, you go all in. In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Gregg shares how he walked away from the institutional world to build something better: a company focused on legacy, family, and unlocking industrial deals for the underdog investor. Key Themes: Fr...

Episode Summary: From adobe walls to empires—George Salas’s story is one of raw resilience and unstoppable reinvention. In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , George opens up about how hitting rock bottom (twice) became the fuel for building Empress Capital and a life of impact. Key Themes: The power of reflection after failure—and how it fuels reinvention Why focus, systems, and...

Episode Summary: From sleeping in his Jeep while managing 28 cell phone kiosks to buying up entire shopping plazas—Manish Pushye’s story is proof that relentless reinvention pays off. In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Manish opens up about immigration struggles, massive setbacks, and the mindset shifts that helped him rise—again and again. Key Themes: The hidden emotional to...

Episode Summary: From the hills of Jamaica to the cockpit of Marine Corps aircraft, Shelon “Hutch the Marine Investor” Hutchinson has lived a life of vision, grit, and transformation. In this powerful episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Hutch shares his deeply personal story of resilience, leadership, and legacy—from a barefoot schoolboy to a veteran investor helping others own more o...

Episode Summary: From arriving in the U.S. with just two suitcases and an $8 a week food budget to becoming a multifamily real estate powerhouse, Sandhya Seshadri’s story is a masterclass in resilience, financial literacy, and business strategy. In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Sandhya opens up about her early struggles, stock market success, and her transition into real es...

Episode Summary: What happens when you refuse to quit—no matter what? In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Jason Wright shares his relentless entrepreneurial journey—from starting a lawn care business at 14 to navigating the toughest year of his business in 2024. He opens up about the darkest moments, the game-changing lessons, and the mindset shifts that helped him rebuild str...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Justin Mills is joined by Anthony Williams, founder and CEO of Mindwell. From his early years in foster care to his groundbreaking work in mindfulness and holistic healing, Anthony’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and transformation. He shares his journey from navigating an elite prep school as a young Black stu...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , host Justin Mills sits down with Bryce Robertson, an investor, entrepreneur, and adventurer who went from being completely broke to achieving financial freedom in just a few years. Bryce shares how he turned $2,000 in debt into a thriving real estate investment career, all while prioritizing adventure, personal growth, and g...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , host Justin Mills welcomes Matt Owens, CPA, and founder of OCG Capital, to share his journey from a monotonous accounting career to raising over $150 million in real estate capital. Matt dives into the hard lessons of the 2008 financial crash, how he rebounded from personal losses, and the mindset shifts that helped him scal...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Justin Mills sits down with Adrian Rae, founder of HeyRaise, to explore her journey from a thriving advertising career to entrepreneurship in the capital-raising space. Adrian shares how she gamified her transition, recognizing the financial system as a strategic game rather than an inevitable structure. She reveals her d...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Justin Mills chats with Grant Steunenberg, vice principal at Carlemont High School. From ski racing and football fields to navigating personal challenges and finding his purpose in education, Grant’s journey is a testament to resilience, growth, and mentorship. He shares how his experiences shaped his passion fo...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this episode of Dragon's Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Justin Mills sits down with James Bohan, founder of Stonehan Capital Family Office and Stonehan Accountancy. James shares his journey from growing up in a real estate family to becoming a successful entrepreneur in real estate and finance. Along the way, he reveals the trials, triumphs, and lessons that shaped his mi...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this episode of Dragon's Gold: The Magic of Mindset , Justin Mills speaks with Kenny Johnson, founder of East West Capital and host of The Invested Fathers podcast. Kenny shares his inspiring journey from working 80-hour weeks in landscaping to finding his "thrive zone" in real estate and fatherhood. He opens up about overcoming personal and professional chall...