For Your Own Good

Kevin Reardon. From Attorney to Hotel Empire: Creative Finance, Marketing Arbitrage & Why Thinking Different Pays Kevin Reardon went from sleeping on his law office floor to turning rundown motels into boutique hotel gold mines. In this conversation he breaks down the creative financing structure that got him his first property with zero bank loans, the Facebook ad arbitrage that generated $50...

In this conversation Soli and I unpack the dark side of hustle culture, functional-medicine testing, why most “bio-hacks” are noise, the six-figure tuition that real-estate mistakes provide, and the big swing she’s planning next: a network of modern bathhouses that fuse design, community, and deep restoration. • How a single kombucha in Guatemala triggered two years of spiralling illness • The gut...

Matt King’s story starts on a flat air-less air mattress at a GoBundance event, where he poured water for multimillionaires. Ten years later he is CEO of the same 900-member mastermind, oversees a collective net worth of 5.4 billion dollars, raises three young children, and runs a Texas ranch stocked with zebras, Highland cattle, goats, and a pot-bellied pig named Clementine. In this conversation...

Courtney Johnson, creator advocate and “anti-gatekeeper,” sits down with Kassidy Warren to talk about building a powerful personal brand, posting past the cringe, and using psychedelics, mindset and cycle-syncing to unlock next-level creativity and income. Learn Courtney’s step-by-step system for turning LinkedIn and short-form video into six-figure leverage, why opportunities flow to the most vis...

Preston Smiles joins Kassidy Warren for an inspiring conversation about overcoming fear, releasing shame, and aligning your life with authentic purpose. Preston shares personal insights from his journey through life-changing health scares, transformative community events, and redefining true masculinity beyond societal expectations. Discover the keys to genuine success, meaningful connections, and...

Quit Corporate, Travel the World & Buy Cash-Flowing Businesses w/ Brian Luebben | Action Academy, Passionate Income & Premium HospitalityBrian Luebben walked away from a \$250K sales gig at 27, replaced his salary with cash-flowing rentals and small businesses, and now runs the 7-figure Action Academy while living out of a carry-on. In this episode we unpack:* Why “passive” income is overr...

In this episode of For Your Own Good, I sit down with Isaac French, the visionary designer who built and sold a micro-resort for $7 million in just two years. We dig into:• How Isaac went from a $45K/year bookkeeper with $19K in savings to creating a multi-million dollar hospitality brand• The shocking story of being banned from Airbnb and how it led to $40,000 in direct bookings in just one week•...

In this episode, I sit down with Olivia Totty, who shares her incredible journey from working as an engineer on oil rigs to building a $3 million real estate portfolio. We dive into how she paid off $25,000 in credit card debt, discovered the magic of house hacking, and turned her love for travel into a thriving real estate business with short-term rentals. Olivia gets real about the challenges of...

In this episode of the For Your Own Good Podcast , I chat with Bri and Jordan, the brilliant minds behind Somerled Designs and total rockstars in the short-term rental design world. We unpack how they scaled their ‘unscalable’ business from a side gig to a nationwide operation, tackling challenges like managing teams and designing for diverse markets. They share their investor-focused approach to...

In this raw and emotional episode of For Your Own Good, I sit down with Dr. Brittany Connors, a rest expert on a mission to make rest an active part of the human experience. We dive into: Why "hustle culture" is destroying your ability to rest (and how to fight back). The shocking truth about how your phone hijacks your brain—even in the sauna! Practical, science-backed strategies to cre...

In this episode of For Your Own Good, I sit down with Sam Gaudet, the creative director behind Dan Martell's explosive social media growth, for a conversation that'll transform how you think about content creation. We dig into: How Sam built Dan's personal brand from 50K to over 1.1M followers The exact content formula they use for videos that consistently go viral Why most creators focus on the w...

Hey, it’s Kassidy from For Your Own Good ! In this episode, I’m hanging out with Devin Dang and Tim Stanton, the guys behind Creators ATX, right here in Austin. We’re diving deep into their mission to tackle the loneliness epidemic with community and creativity. They share how their faith drives them, why third places matter, and how their design studio, Reclamation Designs, crafts timeless spaces...

I just wrapped up an incredible experience at Dan Martell’s Social Selling Summit in Kelowna, BC, and I’m sharing my top 7 takeaways that left a lasting impact. From hosting two additional days of powerful events with Ryan Brazzell to networking with some of the most driven minds in the business world, this episode gets into what it really takes to elevate your life and business. We explore the mi...

What do poker, psychology, and human behavior all have in common? Blake Eastman has built a groundbreaking career at their intersection. A former psychology professor turned professional poker player, Blake is the founder of Beyond Tells —the largest behavioral study ever conducted on poker players—and the creator of School of Cards , the first brick-and-mortar poker school in the U.S. He’s also t...

After two decades navigating the corporate maze, Vivian Yip and her husband James decided it was time to break free from the 9-to-5 grind and say goodbye to asking for permission to live life on their terms. They dove into the world of real estate by flipping houses, determined to build financial freedom and create a life of flexibility and purpose. In this episode, Vivian shares her powerful jour...

In this inspiring episode of For Your Own Good , I’m joined by my wife, Erin Warren, as she shares her bold decision to leave her consulting career behind and step fully into her purpose—helping people transform their lives by intentionally designing their spaces. Erin has designed 9 homes—inside and out—over the last 5 years, and now she’s launching her new program, Design and Refine , to empower...

In this episode, I’m at the Level Up Your Listing summit with powerhouse duo Tori and Seth Bolt , the visionary founders of Bolt Farm Treehouse —a luxury, mountaintop retreat built high above the clouds with views stretching across three states. What started as a honeymoon treehouse built by Seth and his dad became a transformative destination for couples to reset, reconnect, and deepen their rela...

How do you go from corporate life to building a $60 million hospitality portfolio ? In this episode of For Your Own Good , I sit down with Bryan Tubaugh, the founder of Aligned Hospitality Management to explore the key strategies behind rapid business growth, maximizing hotel profitability, and leveraging data to manage assets remotely. We discuss overcoming fear, the power of self-belief, and the...

Are you living like an amateur or a pro? In this episode of For Your Own Good , I get into what it really means to turn pro — committing fully to your goals, taking yourself seriously, and stepping into the life you truly want. I explore the grip of dopamine addiction, how fear and perfectionism keep us stuck, and why overcoming overthinking is key to growth. I share powerful insights on shifting...

Is your body trying to tell you something? In this episode of For Your Own Good , I sit down with neuro-based chiropractor Dr. Matt Delgado to explore how our bodies communicate through symptoms like anxiety, depression, pain, and headaches — often signaling it’s time to rest and reset. We dive into why these signs shouldn’t be ignored, the alarming state of health in the U.S., and how our broken...

What does it take to capture the modern traveler’s imagination? In this episode of For Your Own Good , I'm in Austin, TX with Ben Wolff. Ben is the co-founder of upscale landscape hotel brand, Onera, and co-founder of experiential hospitality marketing, management and development firm, Oasi. He shares how he’s redefining luxury by designing immersive resorts that evoke emotion, foster connection,...

What does it really take to become a millionaire through real estate? In this episode, I’m giving my perspective on stories from the real estate investing subreddit –including a 28 year old millionaire and a failed real estate investor who kept the entire business secret from their family.  Learn how house hacking, adding value, and scaling your investments can be the simplest and most effective w...

Are you ready to gain a deeper understanding of yourself? In this episode of For Your Own Good , I’m having an eye-opening conversation about self-discovery, empowerment, energy, and the healing power of sound with Lisa Warman. Lisa is a professional astrologer, empowerment coach, sound therapist, certified energetic guide, and owner of Cosme Astrology. In this discussion, she shares how astrology...

This is your chance to get a behind to curtain look into the world of hotel investing. In this episode of For Your Own Good , I'm in Tucson, AZ with Neil Shah, a hotel investing expert who moved from India to the U.S. in 1997. Starting as a hotel GM, Neil fell in love with the business and leveraged his operational expertise to land his first hotel investment. Today, he’s the go-to resource fo...

This is a special life update episode of For your Own Good, where I’m celebrating 7 years of sobriety from alcohol. I open up about the negative effects alcohol had on my work performance, relationships, and overall health, plus what finally pushed me to quit. I also share what helped me shift my mindset towards drinking and how I stay committed to sobriety—including Stop Drinking on Reddit. This...