The One Life Podcast

Episode 27: The Both-And Life: Stop Choosing and Start Living Episode Description When was the last time you were fully present at home — without thinking about work? Or fully locked in at work — without feeling guilty about your family? If you’re honest… it’s probably been a while. In this solo episode, Matt unpacks one of the most foundational themes behind the One Life podcast: the “both-and” l...

Episode 26: From Missionary to Marketplace — Building a Business, Family, and Calling Together w/ Michael Leeson Episode Description What happens when you leave behind everything you've known — 18 years of missionary work across 30 countries — and step into real estate with zero industry experience? For Michael Leeson, it wasn't a pivot away from his calling. It was an expansion of it. In this con...

What does it look like to build a thriving business without sacrificing the people and things that matter most? In this episode, Matt sits down with longtime friend and business leader Danny Bae — President of Sales for Reimani, a luxury K-Beauty skincare company expanding globally — to talk about harmony, faith, leadership, and the discipline it takes to show up fully in every room you walk into....

Episode 24 How AI Can 10x Your Productivity and Expand Your Freedom with Derek Caldwell In this episode of The One Life Podcast , Matt sits down with Derek Caldwell to explore one of the most important questions entrepreneurs are asking right now: How can AI increase productivity without costing us our presence, priorities, or purpose? Derek is a real estate team leader, entrepreneur, and AI innov...

Episode 23 From Proximity to Presence: How to Step Away Confidently From Your Business What does it look like to build a thriving business—and still step away confidently? In this live talk recorded with a Chicago Title team, Matt shares the hard-earned lessons from 21 years in real estate that transformed how he leads, serves clients, and shows up at home. After realizing he was physically presen...

Episode 22 A Story of Reinvention, Resilience & Designing a Life You Love with Tom Tezak In this episode of The One Life Podcast , Matt sits down with longtime friend Tom Tezak — top 1% Maui luxury Realtor, entrepreneur, former brokerage owner, and resort market coach — for a powerful conversation about reinvention, resilience, marriage, money, and designing a life that truly matters. Tom’s jo...

In this powerful and faith-filled episode, Matt sits down with motivational speaker, pastor, and leadership coach Benjamin Lundquist , host of the Rise and Lead podcast, to talk about what it really means to live with purpose, build a life of impact, and rise as high as your foundation is strong. Benjamin shares a miraculous story from his college years—an experience that nearly took his life but...

Episode Description In this episode of One Life , Matt sits down with Pastor Scott Worthington (Senior Pastor of Hope Church, Las Vegas) to talk about what it looks like to live with discipline and dependence —building a meaningful life, leading at a high level, and staying grounded in a relationship with Jesus. Scott shares the habits and spiritual disciplines that formed his “trellis” for growth...

Episode 19 — Tom Ferry: The “Both/And” Life, Marriage Guardrails, & Building a Business Without Losing What Matters Most In this special episode, Matt sits down in Tom Ferry’s studio in Dallas for a real conversation about what it really takes to build a thriving business and a meaningful life at home. Tom opens up about the “origin story” behind our beliefs around success, the power of learni...

Episode Summary Five months. 16 episodes. Countless stories of encouragement — and we’re just getting started. In Part 1 of this two-part end-of-year recap , Matt looks back on the first season of The One Life Podcast and shares the biggest takeaways from the early episodes — including his three foundational solo episodes and the first wave of guests. This episode is an invitation to go back and b...

Episode Summary What does it look like to finish the year with clarity—and step into the next one with purpose? In Part 2 of the end-of-year recap, Matt continues reflecting on the second half of Season One’s guest conversations—pulling out the big ideas that keep showing up across every story: identity, mindset, gratitude, alignment, marriage, and building a business that supports your life (not...

Guest: Adam Haley — Realtor, developer, and entrepreneur based in Russellville, Kentucky. Former broker-owner of Haley Auctions & Realty , where his team of 14 agents closed 400+ transactions a year. Adam is also co-owner of H&S Homes , a construction and development company building 30+ homes annually. He and his wife, Shelby, have two children, Tripp and Palmer. Episode Summary What happ...

Guests: Doug & Joan Johnston — The Sold Man Team (Boise, ID); 40 years married; 30 years in real estate together; parents of 2, grandparents of 3; relationship-based agents known for hospitality, community events, and a thriving marriage + business partnership. Episode Summary Doug and Joan Johnston embody what so many couples hope is possible: a marriage that flourishes and a real estate busi...

Guest: Mikki Ramey — Broker/Owner, Healthy Realty (Charleston, SC); married 29 years to John; mom of 4; new grandma; leads a 12-agent team with 1 ISA and 3 TCs; 223 families served in 2024. Episode Summary Mikki unpacks what it looks like to build a profitable real-estate business while leading with faith at home and at work. From “home is for hospitality” to hiring people you want to “do life wit...

In this episode, Matt sits down with one of his closest friends and former coach, Mike Schumm , a master-level mentor with more than 30,000 coaching calls and 35+ years of entrepreneurial experience. Together they unpack the habits, rhythms, and mindset of high-performing leaders who are thriving not just in business — but in life. Mike shares the journey behind his new company, Profits Coaching ,...

If you lost it all tomorrow, would you still know who you are? In this conversation, Matt Farnham sits down with Robert Mack—a top-producing Realtor, team leader, and personal growth advocate—to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of success, identity, and navigating pressure in business and life. Robert opens up about the internal shifts that helped him find peace, the daily disciplines that keep...

It’s possible to scale quickly without losing yourself in the process. In this episode, Matt Farnham is joined by Spring Bengtzen, CEO of The Utah Life Real Estate Group and one of the top-performing leaders in the industry. Spring pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to lead at a high level, grow quickly, and still protect what matters most—her family, her mindset, and her faith. This...

Leadership isn’t about control—it’s about creating opportunity for others. In this episode, Matt Farnham sits down with Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, to explore his journey from top-producing agent to executive leader. Leo shares how his immigrant upbringing, entrepreneurial drive, and desire to leave a legacy have shaped the way he leads—and lives. This conversation is packed with insight for re...

Success is great—until it starts costing you the life you actually want. In this episode, Matt Farnham sits down with Kyle Whissel, one of the most innovative real estate team leaders in the country, to talk about what it really takes to build a high-growth business without losing your peace, your presence, or your people. Kyle shares the behind-the-scenes struggles and lessons that shaped his lea...

In this episode of The One Life Podcast , Matt sits down with his close friend and powerhouse real estate leader, Treasure Davis . With over 20 years of experience in Colorado Springs, Treasure has built a thriving real estate team known for its culture of loyalty, service, and care. But beyond the impressive production numbers and long-standing team, Treasure’s story is about intentional living —...

Success at work should never come at the expense of your life at home. In this episode, Matt Farnham welcomes Garrett Maroon—Realtor, coach, and author of The Balanced Breakthrough —for an honest conversation about building a thriving referral-based business without sacrificing faith, family, or health. Garrett shares how he built a business that runs on relationships, how faith informs every area...

You don’t need more noise—you need more clarity. In this episode, Matt Farnham sits down with marketing expert and industry leader Jason Pantana for a conversation that goes far beyond branding and social media strategy. Jason opens up about the rhythms, boundaries, and values that allow him to lead with focus while staying deeply rooted in faith, family, and purpose. Whether you're a Realtor, ent...

What if the version of success you’re chasing is the very thing stealing your peace? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Vance Pitman and Matt Farnham go even deeper into the real cost of performance-driven leadership—and how to exchange it for peace, clarity, and purpose. Vance shares biblical wisdom and personal experiences around leadership, fatherhood, and the pressures we face as high-ca...

Leadership doesn’t start with hustle—it starts with rest. In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Vance Pitman (founding pastor of Hope Church and president of Send Network) joins Matt Farnham to explore what it means to lead with intention, build a legacy, and parent with presence. Vance’s wisdom comes from decades of ministry and leadership—but his message is deeply personal. In this episode, h...

The Burden That Sparked the One Life Movement Have you ever looked successful on the outside but felt completely drained on the inside? You’re not alone—and this is the episode that started it all. In this launch episode of The One Life Podcast , host Matt Farnham shares the burden that sparked the vision behind the show. After years of chasing performance and ignoring the signs of burnout, Matt f...