The Freedom Founders Podcast

"On redefining success once you stop chasing a finish line" Success isn't the finish line—it's the beginning of a more intentional life. David Phelps sits down with entrepreneur, author, and Dream Business Mastermind founder Jim Palmer to discuss purpose beyond business, redefining retirement, creating time freedom, and why the best chapter of life begins when you stop waiting for someday. Connect...

" A Wall Street insider on choosing temperament over intelligence — and how your best business instincts work against you" Successful business owners often become poor investors for one simple reason—they bring the wrong mindset. David Phelps sits down with investor and author David Leiter to unpack timeless investing principles, avoid costly mistakes, manage emotions through market cycles, and bu...

Mike Capuzzi—entrepreneur, author, publisher, and host of the Unstoppable After 50 podcast—shares what happens when success stops being about building more and starts being about living better. This candid conversation explores purpose, family, health, relationships, and why the second half of life may be the most meaningful chapter yet. Episode Links: Get David Phelps’ Book -  https://exitoptiona...

"A Comfort Zone Is a Lie You Sell Yourself" In this conversation, David and Patrick get into what actually separates good decision-makers from poor ones — and why the moment you feel most certain is often the moment you're most exposed. They unpack why elevated emotion gives a false signal of clarity, why indecision is itself a decision you're responsible for, and why you can't hold control over y...

Mike Hambright—real estate entrepreneur, investor, educator, and founder of Investor Fuel—shares how his definition of success has evolved from chasing financial freedom to pursuing purpose, impact, and time freedom. This conversation explores decision-making, entrepreneurship, margin, legacy, and why building a life you love matters more than building a bigger business. Episode Links: Get David P...

What if success isn’t about doing more—but creating more freedom? David Phelps sits down with Zach Hoskins, entrepreneur, COO, and leadership coach, to discuss designing a life around intentionality, family, gratitude, and the belief that time—not money—is your most valuable form of dry powder. This conversation challenges conventional hustle culture and offers a refreshing framework for building...

How do You Build for Freedom Without Getting Trapped by Your Own Success? In this episode, Dr David Phelps sits down with Perrin DesPortes to unpack one of the most overlooked problems in dentistry today — the practice that's become too valuable for a clean, simple exit. If you've ever wondered how to transition your practice without taking a discount, handing it to a DSO, or getting trapped in a...

What if most of what we believe about education is wrong? In this episode, Daniel Louzonis—founder of The Einstein Blueprint, educator, entrepreneur, and former Wall Street trader—shares why traditional schooling leaves massive human potential untapped. From homeschooling and accelerated learning to entrepreneurship, screens, and social intelligence, Daniel explains how parents can help kids becom...

What if the key to better leadership isn’t reacting faster—but thinking deeper? In this episode, Schuyler Williamson—West Point graduate, Army combat veteran, entrepreneur, and author of The Steady Leader —shares how military leadership principles, intentional thinking, and faith-driven purpose shaped both his business journey and his life. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom on lead...

Most investors think they understand risk—until the cycle turns. In this episode, Anna Kelley—real estate operator, LP, and former institutional investor—breaks down why today’s economy is more fragile than it looks. From liquidity cycles to debt risk and market illusions, Anna shares what she’s watching closely and how disciplined investors can navigate uncertainty without getting caught in the n...

Most business owners think the goal is simple: scale, sell, retire. But what if that path creates more regret than freedom? CFO Burt Copeland breaks down why most exits fail—and how to build a business that gives you control, income, and options. This conversation challenges everything you’ve been told about selling. Episode Links: Burt Copeland - New Life CFO - https://newlifecfo.com/ Get My New...

What if the conversations you’re avoiding are the very thing holding you back? In this episode, Greg Stephens , author of The Art of Restoring Impossible Relationships , shares why real power comes from within—and why leaders must go first. Greg helps entrepreneurs navigate conflict, rebuild broken relationships, and unlock freedom on the other side of difficult conversations. Episode Links: Conne...

What if your wealth isn’t as accessible as you think? Ted Oakley is Founder & CIO of Oxbow Advisors with 50+ years in markets. He breaks down market volatility, liquidity risk, and why the ability to get to cash quickly may matter more than returns in the years ahead. We cover inflation strategies, sequence risk, the growing gap between paper gains and real financial control, and why selling y...

Marcus Crigler is the CEO of BEC, a CFO business that works with real estate investors and operators. He breaks down what businesses are struggling with, why profits are collapsing, why “scaling” is misleading, and how ignoring key numbers leads to painful resets. If you’re growing, struggling, or questioning your model, this episode will lead you in the right direction. EPISODE LINKS: Marcus Crig...

Joey Mure, co-founder of Wealth Without Wall Street, shares how business owners can stop trading time for money by building passive income systems using the infinite banking strategy (a strategy banks use themselves). After earning $300K in mortgage sales yet feeling trapped, Joey rebuilt his financial strategy and now teaches founders how to create optionality, liquidity, and multi-stream wealth....

Markets are shifting. Institutional trust is eroding. Owners who don’t recognize the new risk environment may be exposed. Investor and macro strategist Alastair J. Macdonald explores rising systemic risk, why traditional growth and exit assumptions are breaking, and how trust networks and critical thinking will shape the next era and determine who thrives. EPISODE LINKS: Follow Alastair on Linked-...

David McAlvany is a wealth manager, macro thinker, and precious metals strategist. He explains why volatility creates opportunity, how ratio-based investing can compound wealth across cycles, and why younger investors must adopt discipline, savings, and long-term thinking. A powerful framework for navigating turbulent markets without fear or complacency. EPISODE LINKS: McAlvany Weekly Commentary:...

Author, speaker and business coach Tony Rubleski shares lessons from decades in entrepreneurship. Discipline, persistence, referrals, mindset, and regret management. This conversation reveals what it takes to build a sustainable business. Navigating doubt, distraction, or growth fatigue? Tony’s practical frameworks will help you keep moving forward. EPISODE LINKS: Tony's book Don't Quit: https://g...

Jon Ostenson is a franchise consultant, investor, and author of Non-Food Franchising . After leaving corporate leadership, he built a portfolio of franchise and real estate investments while helping professionals transition into business ownership. Today, Jon explains the realities of semi-passive ownership, partnering with operators, and using franchise “stacking” to build diversified income and...

Mike Michalowicz is the bestselling author of Profit First, Clockwork, and Fix This Next . After losing everything early in his entrepreneurial career, Mike developed practical frameworks that help business owners build profitable companies that run without them. Today, he teaches why most businesses grow broke, how owners become bottlenecks, and why financial habits matter as much at home as they...

Ken Wimberly is an entrepreneur and founder of Laundry Luv , a growing laundromat brand built around hospitality, family experience, and community impact. In this conversation, Ken shares lessons from failed ventures, why focusing on one business at a time gives more results, building strong partnerships, and why mission-driven companies outperform profit-only businesses. EPISODE LINKS: Ken Wimber...

History says we are in a crisis. According to historian Neil Howe , societies move through recurring cycles every 80–100 years. The final stage — the Fourth Turning — is a period of crisis when institutions break down, trust erodes, and the old systems are forced to reset. In this episode, Neil shows that we are undergoing a Fourth Turning. He argues what individuals, families, and business owners...