The Butterfly Mindset Podcast

In this episode of the Butterfly Mindset podcast, Cyrus Mohseni sits down with Ali AlFaraj, the visionary founder of Tru Cinnamon. Ali’s path is anything but linear, spanning from a childhood split between Kuwait and LA to the high-pressure world of London private equity. Ali opens up about the "identity death" that occurred at the peak of his career. Despite raising half a billion dollars globall...

The ego is a massive self-destruct button. It destroys businesses, ruins partnerships, and fuels jealousy. You have to understand that we are all naturally wired with ego, so your job is to actively fight it every single day. How do you kill ego? Daily gratitude. Make it a non-negotiable habit. The second part is empathy. You have to remember: Everybody is dealing with something. Stop personalizin...

Here is the ultimate philosophical hack for every entrepreneur: The most perfect thing you can do is realize you are imperfect. That's the epitome of growth! Stop chasing the impossible goal of knowing everything. You will never, never, never know everything! But the winning mindset is to relentlessly chase knowing everything anyway. When you accept your own limitations but refuse to stop lear...

You have to internalize this: There is literally no limit to your success! Stop giving power to the noise. When people tell you that you can't accomplish something, it has nothing to do with your capability. It's 100% a projection of their self-doubt. You cannot let other people's insecurity write your future. Tear down their box! You can do anything if you put your mind to it and rele...

Welcome to another high-energy episode of the Butterfly Mindset podcast! In this episode, Cyrus and Juan Carlos Barreneche take their conversation on a walk, keeping it raw, real, and unscripted. From their hilarious first meeting, which involved a blunt rejection and an eventual dinner, to building some of the most recognized brands in the industry, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it...

The greatest gift your parents gave you wasn't money or contacts. It was the unwavering belief that you could do anything you put your mind to. Every time you had a crazy idea, the response wasn't doubt, it was: "Do it." That permission, that total lack of a "box," is the foundation of your limitless thinking today. Most people are handicapped by early doubts planted by...

If you want to achieve something massive, you have to manifest it, live it, and believe it in your bones. But here is the trap: stop tying your entire identity to your results! I struggled for years thinking people only cared about me because of what I did on the football field. That’s an identity crisis! If you only value yourself when you’re winning, you’re in a dangerous spot. You have to under...

Welcome to another episode of the Butterfly Mindset podcast, where host Cyrus Mohseni sits down with the undisputed king of Instagram growth and social media strategy, Brock Johnson! Brock doesn’t just teach social media; he lives the discipline of a professional athlete. In this exclusive conversation, Brock reveals how he transitioned from a successful collegiate football career to building a mu...

You're operating with a critical understanding: Ego is the enemy, and gratitude is the only weapon to kill it. This isn't a one-time fight; it's a daily commitment. The real game changer is that daily "intake." Most people let their days bleed into one chaotic mess, repeating the same mistakes. You're different: you're actively reviewing your performance. "What d...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Butterfly Mindset podcast! In this solo session, host Cyrus Mohseni pulls no punches as he breaks down the elite level of mindset required to dominate in any arena, from the real estate market to the Olympic stage. Cyrus reveals the "Zigzag" mentality he learned as an athlete: the obsession with doing one more rep than the person next to you unt...

If you want to grow, feedback is non-negotiable! You have to be genuinely open to what others are telling you. The key is quality control: You don't listen to everyone, but you listen with an open ear, because sometimes other people can clearly see the blind spots you can't. I have a tiny circle of people I go to for feedback, not because they tell me what I want to hear, but because they...

Welcome to a powerhouse episode of the Butterfly Mindset podcast! In a conversation that is as organic as it is explosive, host Cyrus Mohseni sits down with the legendary Glennda Baker to pull back the curtain on one of the most remarkable careers in real estate history. Glennda reveals her unfiltered journey from being kicked out of interviews for being "too bubbly" to dominating her ma...

Listen up! The conversation about AI and ethics isn't a future problem. It's a right now reality. Ten years ago, this was theory; today, systems are hearing and analyzing every single piece of your data. That creates an ethical issue, yes, but whining about it won't help you win! You can't stop this train. The technological landscape is here, and you have two choices: accept it and...

I'm giving my exact playbook away for free, because this business isn't complicated. It's simple, hard work. The formula is not a secret: 4 hours of calling, 2 hours of door-knocking, and 2 open houses every weekend. Most of you are looking for some complex hack, but the truth is right there. It's just straightforward execution. Your problem isn't the plan; it's the lack of...

Welcome to another episode of The Butterfly Mindset Podcast! Get ready for an authentic and powerful conversation as Cyrus Mohseni sits down with Robert Aldana. This episode is a raw look at a life defined by resilience and an unbreakable mindset. Robert shares his challenging upbringing in East LA, the tragic, life-altering event at age 14 that forced his family to relocate overnight, and how he...

Everyone ask about the lifestyle, but few ask how it was built. Success doesn’t start with trips & passive income. It starts with calls, door knocking, and grinding daily. Don’t copy what successful people do now; study what they did to get there. Focus on the foundation first, then scale from there. 💯 Connect with Cyrus: @cyrusandre #LongGame #StudyTheProcess #GodisGood

The abundance mindset isn't just a buzzword. It's the ultimate growth strategy. When you focus on giving back and helping others, you're not just being a nice guy, you're lifting the entire industry. When the industry becomes more professional, more valuable, and more trusted, every single person in it wins. Stop hoarding knowledge and start sharing it. That's how you truly win...

Welcome to another episode of the Butterfly Mindset Podcast! Today, Cyrus Mohseni sits down with a 30 Under 30 honoree, the incredible Logan Geddie, to unlock the secrets behind her massive success in the unique North Carolina market! Logan drops truth bombs about how her career wasn't a straight line. She reveals the deeply personal story of stepping away from a post-college job offer to move...

Where do you want to be, and what are you doing right now to get there? For most of us, there’s a disconnect between our goals and our daily actions. Our job is to identify those gaps and connect as many of those strings as we can. The more we align our actions with our vision, the higher the chance of success, whether it’s closing deals, transacting, or simply progressing in life. Life is full of...

Welcome to another high-energy episode of the Butterfly Mindset podcast! Today, Cyrus Mohseni sits down with his good friend Moein Tehran, a highly productive team leader who has rapidly become a major force in Orange County real estate. Moein shares his incredible, unfiltered life story that is a testament to resilience and an unbreakable will. At just 17, he left his home country of Iran, facing...

Listen up! Too many of you think success is a solo mission. That’s a losing game. The real play is to tap into the collective wisdom all around you. That’s a superpower! Stop trying to do it all alone. Work hard on your own, but share your wins, your losses, and everything in between. Support each other. That's how you truly rise and build a future where everyone wins. Connect with Cyrus: @cyrusan...

Welcome to another episode of the Butterfly Mindset podcast! Get ready to level up your career as Cyrus Mohseni sits down with the brilliant and unstoppable Lindsay Listanski, National Vice President of Marketing for Coldwell Banker Realty! Lindsay reveals the incredible secrets behind her rapid rise: from growing up stuffing marketing envelopes in a real estate office to becoming a corporate powe...

Visualization isn’t just imagining. It’s believing in your future so intensely that it feels like you’re predicting what’s to come. When you visualize deeply enough, you make your goals feel tangible, something you can almost touch. That feeling of “it’s right there” keeps you going, driving you with excitement toward the life you’re building. Embrace that belief, and let it guide your journey. 🌟...

Welcome to another episode of the Butterfly Mindset podcast! Get ready to be inspired as Cyrus Mohseni sits down with the unstoppable Kina DeSantis, a 30 Under 30 recipient who has built a powerhouse real estate empire in just four years. In this must-listen conversation, Kina shares her amazing journey from the world of tech startups to generating over $300 million in real estate sales! She revea...

Listen up! This business isn't rocket science. You get what you put in. But here's the nuance: it's not just about grinding, but also about adopting an abundance mindset and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. You have to constantly pour into yourself. That consistent, daily effort is what compounds. That's how you go from chasing a deal to hitting milestones like $100M in sales. St...