Best SGI Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 6 – Sponsorship in the Middle Market: Why the “In-Between” Clubs Matter 33:11

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In this episode of The Deal Room Sport from Sporting Group International and Sporting Jobs, host Ed Nell is joined by Adrian Wright, Ian Dutton and Harry Lynch to unpack what they call the “middle market” of sport, the space between elite, big-money rights and the grassroots. They share current deal activity across football, rugby, cricket, MMA and…

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How Kelson Carter Built an $11M Plumbing Company Debt-Free 1:11:11

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Buddhability Short: How to End 2025 on a High Note 12:29

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You’re almost to the finish line of 2025! Today we’re talking about how you can end the year feeling victorious and hopeful rather than dragging your feet. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] Resources: The Courage to 'Go All In' The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised ed…

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$0 to $21M: How Brett Hadley is Growing a Great Company—and Great Humans 1:34:51

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Why Some Relationships Feel Hard and What Actually Helps: Advice From Mental Health Experts 1:01:01

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There are as many unique relationships as there are people. Why is it that some of them are so difficult and how can we actually change them? Three mental health experts share their professional knowledge and personal experience with common relationship challenges and how to resolve them. Watch today's episode on our YouTube Channel…

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Episode 5 – Women’s Sport and Sponsorship: Where the Real Growth Is 41:01

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In this episode of The Deal Room Sport from Sporting Group International and Sporting Jobs, host Ed Nell is joined by Adrian Wright, Ian Dutton and Harry Lynch to explore the rapid rise of women’s sport and the sponsorship opportunities it’s creating. They share live insights from SGI’s current deal activity, introduce new team member and football …

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Finding Happiness in My Family After Childhood Trauma 52:59

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Some things feel truly insurmountable. But what happens when someone truly believes in the value and power of your life? Jason Lions, of LA, experienced childhood trauma and struggled for years with the impacts. In today’s episode, he shares how he transformed his family and mental health through the care of others, professional support and awakeni…

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How Smart Contractors Lock in Their Top Employees with Phantom Equity 30:49

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How I Embrace Life as a Touring Musician and Caregiver 51:44

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What do you do when a family emergency calls you away from your career and back to your hometown? Adam W. Sadberry, of Montgomery, Texas, shares the story of how he joyfully pursues his dreams all while caring for and supporting his parents. Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel Resources: “Wu-lung and I-lung” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin…

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How Leadership, Training, & Systems Took Ongaro & Sons to $40M | with CGO Nick Hartman 1:38:05

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Episode 4 - Ask Us Anything: The SGI & Sporting Jobs Leadership Q&A 33:53

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This Podcast episode gives the listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership team driving SGI and Sporting Jobs — exploring how the organisations operate, evolve, and shape opportunities in the sports industry. This is a chance to hear about data insights, expansion into new territories, recruitment secrets and how not to negotiate a Premier…

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Buddhability Short: How long should I chant for? 10:59

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Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about quality versus quantity when it comes to chanting. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] Resources: Which is more important for cha…

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From Starving Artists to Fulfilled Creators: How a Sculptor and an Animator Use Buddhism to Succeed 1:05:12

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The gap between our dreams and reality can sometimes feel impossible to close. Especially when our dream means pursuing a field that’s less traditionally “easy” to make a career from like art. In today’s episode we sit down with two full-time artists to discuss how Buddhism helped them become full-time artists without compromising their vision. Our…

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Adapt or Die: AI & Content Marketing for Contractors with Marcus Sheridan 44:30

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Episode 3 - Working for Eddie Hall, The Rapid Growth of the PDC & Recruiting for Saudi Sports 32:13

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The Deal Room Sport podcast is now in full swing - as the team return for another episode focusing on the world of Sport Sponsorship and Recruitment! Radio icon Ed Nell hosts the powerhouse trinity of the Sporting Group International and Sporting Jobs brands - with Adrian Wright (Birmingham's best sport entrepreneur), Ian Dutton (the nicest man in …

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Building My Buddhist Muscle Memory 32:13

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A strong routine can be crucial to getting through the day when you have a full plate. But that discipline doesn’t happen over night. Enoa Reid, of Oahu, shares how the reality of adulthood helped him develop the skills needed to win every day. Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel. Resources: My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. …

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Who Am I After My Loved One Dies? 57:39

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How can one of the most inevitable things in life still be so shocking and confusing? Oona Friedland, of Berkley, Michigan, shares the story of how she navigated the pain of illness and death, eventually creating new meaning for her life. Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel.By SGI-USA

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Doctor Electric: $600K to $2M, 15% Profit, & 100% Debt-Free 1:20:55

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How do you take an electrical company from a basement startup to $2 million in revenue, earn 15% net profit, and do it all completely debt-free — in just two years? Meet Mory and Clarissa Belle, founders of Doctor Electric in Lexington, Kentucky, and CertainPath members who did just that. In this episode of The Successful Contractor, the Belles sha…

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Episode 2 - The future of Front of Shirt Sponsors following the Premier League 'Betting Ban' 25:06

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Following our launch two weeks ago, The Deal Room Sport podcast returns with another insightful episode on the world of Sport Sponsorship and Recruitment! Radio legend Ed Nell hosts the powerhouse trinity of the Sporting Group International and Sporting Jobs brands - with Adrian Wright (Birmingham's best sport entrepreneur), Ian Dutton (the nicest …

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Buddhability Short: Is Overcoming Divisiveness Really Possible? 10:36

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Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about how to overcome division in our personal lives and beyond. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] Resources: The Dragon Girl The Two…

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$1.5M to $58M: Call Center Secrets That Scale Home Services 1:00:06

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Book a free Discovery Call to see how we can help you hit your goals and beyond: https://bit.ly/3TvGiNW or call us at: (214)-453-1591 🔗 Grab our FREE resource: The Foundation Series, Real strategies to build a business that runs (and grows) without chaos: https://bit.ly/3Yqzow5 -----------------------------------------------------------------------…

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Recognizing My Worth Changed Everything 39:57

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If someone asked you to identify something getting in the way of your happiness right now, could you? It can be challenging to see ourselves clearly but doing so helps us change our lives. Our guest, Zoie Young, of Phoenix, struggled with self-worth from a young age. Through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo she came to treasure her life, changing her s…

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Episode 1 - Intros, Six Shirt Sponsor Deals in a Single Summer + Getting Deals Done for Barry 30:40

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After months of planning and discussions, the Deal Room Sport podcast has officially launched! The Deal Room Sport focuses on the constantly changing sport sponsorship and sport recruitment industries, with new episodes dropping every fortnight. Radio legend Ed Nell hosts the powerhouse trinity of the Sporting Group International and Sporting Jobs …

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Buddhability Short: How to Handle Societal Stress 13:29

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Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge, we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking handling personal stress brought on by problems in society. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] Resources: Three Keys On Establishing …

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Being Unafraid to Change Your Career 48:08

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There isn’t an expiration date for our dreams. It’s our own limiting beliefs that hold us back from pursuing them. Today’s guest, Jee Hyo Kim, of the Bay Area, set a dream aside and didn’t pick it back up until after she started a career. She shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her develop the self-worth and confidence needed to make the…

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$1M in Plumbing Sold & Installed with ZERO CALLBACKS – How Henry Glasset Did It 1:10:13

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Buddhability Short: Starting a New Life Chapter 11:48

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Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge, we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about how to start and navigate a new phase of your life. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] Resources: The Wisdom for Creating Happi…

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Learning to Love Myself [April 2024] 51:41

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It can be hard to embrace ourselves when society often makes us feel otherwise. In this episode, we’re talking about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo empowers us to appreciate and treasure every part of who we are. Today’s guest, Joshua Thomas, of Portland, Oregon, shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him to live authentically, love his l…

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How Living True to Myself Improved My Relationships [January 2024] 49:40

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Whether we like it or not, we don’t exist in isolation. The interconnection of life means that when we change, our environment changes as well. Today’s guest, Heidi Hayashi, of Stratford, Conn., shares how finding the courage to live true to herself improved and deepened her family relationships. References: The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Pe…

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Dustin Burnham: $22.7M in HVAC Sales as a Tech in a Small Texas Town 1:05:39

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Book a free Discovery Call to see how we can help you hit your goals and beyond: https://go.mycertainpath.com/meetings/certainpath/mkt?uuid=bbda8bca-e3ab-4abf-9b23-3a13526dcb77 or call us at: (214)-453-1591 🔗 Grab our FREE resource: The Foundation Series, Real strategies to build a business that runs (and grows) without chaos: https://bit.ly/3Yqzow…

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Breaking Free from Self-Imposed Limitations [December 2023] 50:23

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Believing that we each possess limitless wisdom, courage and compassion—what we call Buddhability—can be a daily battle. Many of us impose limitations on ourselves, believing that we’re not capable of accomplishing our dreams and becoming happy. Today’s guest, Daniel Sun, of Boston, shares how he used Buddhism to overcome his limiting beliefs and b…

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Ceiling Fans to $20K Projects: Tim D’Entremont’s Proven Electrical Sales Process 1:03:58

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4 Science and Aerospace Professionals Discuss Buddhism and Space 1:08:32

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In this special Buddhability episode, we sit down with four science and aerospace professionals, speaking as private citizens, to discuss the relationship between Buddhism and space. They share perspectives on Buddhist humanism in space exploration, Buddhist theory and space science, and the eternity of life. You can watch today’s episode on your Y…

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How TJ Romans Wins in Plumbing Sales Without Pressure 1:10:44

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TJ Romans didn’t just sell $800,000 in plumbing work last year—he installed it, too. That kind of performance doesn’t come from pressure tactics or slick sales lines. It comes from trust, education, and a clear process that empowers homeowners to say yes with confidence. In this episode, TJ breaks down exactly how he earns that trust—and consistent…

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Seeing Myself Differently Helped Me Find Good Friends 46:30

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Today’s guest, Dominic Califano, of San Diego, was a timid kid who struggled to make good friends. When he started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, however, he discovered in himself the courage and compassion to develop lasting friendship. In today’s episode, we discuss what real friendship looks like and how we can cultivate the kinds of friendship t…

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Buddhability Short: Why aren’t the things I chant for happening faster? 11:16

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Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. This summer we’re answering listener questions and many of you asked about why some things you chant about don’t happen on the timeline you want. Today we’re answering that question! To ask a question about the b…

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Lock In Customers, Reduce Risk, and Increase What Your Business Is Worth with Warranties 51:03

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Boost revenue. Build loyalty. Increase what your business is worth. That’s exactly what Kevin Thornton of JB Warranties unpacks in this can’t-miss episode of The Successful Contractor. Host Bob Houchin sits down with Kevin—VP of Dealer Business Services—for a high-impact conversation full of strategic insights for contractors who want to scale smar…

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America Will Be! feat. Amelia Gonzalez Tesch 17:59

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In this episode, we discuss key sections from Daisaku Ikeda's dialogue with Civil Rights leader and scholar Vincent Harding, titled America Will Be! We delve in to the promise of America's potential as a gathering place for people around the world to unite around the share human wish to lead happy and fulfilling lives. You can also hear about the r…

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How to Listen to Yourself and Create the Life You Want 55:43

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It can be hard to find your inner voice let alone follow it. Today’s guest, Sedem Adiabu, shares how she developed the courage and strength to listen to her heart and carve out her own path. Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel. Resources: The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 34.…

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$30M HVAC Sales, 78% Close Rate – From Small-Town Idaho?! Cody Kropp 1:12:59

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$30 Million in HVAC Sales. 78% Close Rate. Population: 75,000. That’s Cody Kropp’s reality—and he’s doing it all in rural Idaho. In this powerhouse episode of The Successful Contractor, Bob Houchin digs deep with one of the most consistent and impressive closers in the industry. Cody’s 15-year journey from oil-change tech to $30M HVAC titan is pack…

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Don’t Let Your Busy Schedule Crush You 54:26

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We all have the same 24 hours in a day. Why is it that one person can accomplish so much more than another in those 24 hours? Buddhism teaches that everything comes down to the state of our inner lives. If our life state is joyful and determined, even a mountain is scalable in a day. Today’s guest, Ayu Nakazaki, of Los Angeles, struggled with time …

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Buddhability Short: How do I chant for ____? 9:23

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Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. This summer we’re answering listener questions and many of you asked how to chant about specific issues like relationships and career. Today we’re tackling that question. To ask a question about the basics of Bud…

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Shiloh Gill’s $835K Electrical Sales Year—Every Dollar Sold & Installed 1:40:54

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$835,000. One technician. One truck. All sold and installed. At just 26 years old, Shiloh Gill of Cool Hand Electric is already a two-time Crown Champion. In this episode, he reveals how he built a repeatable, scalable sales process that led to $835K in electrical sales—all while running the work himself. A former real estate hopeful from Brazil, S…

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Can One Person Really Change the World? 1:00:12

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Eddie Laiche, of San Luis Obispo, CA, wondered what one person could possibly do about the threat of nuclear war. Today he relies on his Buddhist practice to bring him the hope and courage necessary to take steps toward peace. We discuss the Buddhist view on sustainable change and the vital role one individual can play. You can watch today's episod…

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Top HVAC Contractors REACT to Tariffs and Refrigerant Changes! 50:03

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Tariffs and refrigerant changes are hitting HVAC contractors hard—costs are rising, inventory is tight, and homeowners are hesitant. If your techs, salespeople, and CSRs are all saying something different—or worse, using fear without facts—you’re losing trust and sales. In this fast-paced, high-impact interview, CertainPath coaches Miki Stone and E…

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Announcement: Ask Buddhability! 1:46

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This summer, we're answering your questions about Buddhism and how to apply it to your life! For the next two weeks you can send us any questions you have about Buddhist practice or share a topic you'd like us to cover in an upcoming episode. How to submit your question: 1. By voice: Send a voice message to our Instagram DMs @Buddhability or call u…

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From Rookie to Roofing Rockstar: Logan’s $4M Sales Journey 1:14:21

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Logan Cysiewski is a top-performing roofing sales professional with Krumm Exteriors in New Richmond, Wisconsin. He’s rewriting the rules on how to win jobs—and win big. From earning the trust of homeowners to mastering CertainPath’s proven sales process, Logan breaks down exactly how he’s sold over $4 million in just a few short years… all without …

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Buddhability Short: How to Not Get Caught in the Perfectionist Trap 9:39

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Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today, we’re talking about the Buddhist perspective on perfectionism. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at [email protected] Resources: On the Perfectionist Bent The Wisdom for Creat…

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Running Away From Things Doesn’t Make Them Go Away 58:13

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Markell Holliday II, of Atlanta, had a habit of running away when he didn’t want to deal with something. Through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and applying Buddhist concepts, Markell felt empowered to take full responsibility for his life. He then could do what it took to transform his relationships—especially with his father. Watch today's episode …

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Want to Sell & Install $4M in Plumbing? Listen to a 5-Time Sales Crown Champion 1:04:07

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Jason Barbee is a plumbing technician who didn’t just sell — he installed nearly $1M in residential plumbing last year. Even more impressive, Jason is a 5-time Plumbing Sales Crown Champion; he’s 26 years old and already sold & installed over $4M in residential plumbing in his short career. From humble beginnings helping his future father-in-law li…