Best Brian Gubernick Podcasts (2025)

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687. Brendon Burchard and the Power of Emotional Courage 10:28

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Most people think courage looks like running into burning buildings or taking giant risks. But Brendan Burchard flips that idea on its head — real courage isn't about danger, it's about discipline. It's emotional courage: the ability to move forward even when your doubts, fears, and feelings beg you to hit the brakes. In today's episode, Brian brea…

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Brian Gubernick On Upping Your Self-Awareness, Masterminds & Harnessing the Collective Genius in a Room 48:08

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by our longtime friend and collaborator, Brian Gubernick. We’ve known Brian since the early days of our real estate careers, and over the years, he’s worn many hats in the industry. He’s fired up by the concept of doing something, anything every single day to get better and it’s reflected in the kind of businesses he’…

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686. The Price of Ambition 11:57

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If you've ever ended a strong week feeling nauseous from pressure instead of proud of your progress, this episode is for you. Brian unpacks a late-night message from a young, high-achieving entrepreneur who admitted he constantly feels like he's "not doing enough." Brian knows that feeling well and shares how unchecked ambition can quietly turn int…

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How One Video Generated $20M in Luxury Real Estate Commissions 38:51

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What if the secret to selling luxury real estate to out-of-state buyers wasn't about being everywhere—but about being somewhere specific, with killer video content that does the traveling for you? Tristan O'Grady sells an average of $100 million annually in Hilton Head's luxury market, with an average sale price around $2 million. But here's what m…

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685. The Gift and Danger of Cognitive Dissonance 9:47

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That uneasy feeling you get when your actions don't match your beliefs? That's not guilt, it's cognitive dissonance. And while most people run from it, elite performers use it as fuel. In this episode, Brian breaks down why that internal tension might be your greatest leadership advantage. You'll learn how to spot the moments when your integrity is…

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684. Shut Your Mouth (and Sleep Better) 12:31

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You can spend thousands on sleep supplements, fancy mattresses, or wearables — but if you're breathing wrong while you sleep, none of it matters. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down a simple, almost ridiculous-sounding hack that's made a measurable difference in his performance: mouth taping. Yep — taping your mouth shut before bed. It's n…

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683. The Problem Was Never the Problem 11:40

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Dr. Wayne Dyer once said, "Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change." Sounds simple, until you actually live it. In today's episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down how one shift in perspective can completely rewrite your outcomes. From Slack turning a failed video game into a $27B business, to Netflix reframing DVDs into di…

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Why Great Salespeople Fail as Team Leaders (And How to Break the Cycle) 39:30

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You crushed it as a solo agent. Closed deal after deal. Made more money than you ever imagined. So you started a team—and everything fell apart. Sound familiar? In this episode, Kevin sits down with Matt Smith, a team leader who sold 74 homes his first full year in real estate and now leads 40 agents closing 700 deals annually across three Missouri…

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682. Be Like Bezos - Make the Call at 70% 12:07

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High performers crave clarity. We want the full picture before we move — but in business and life, waiting for 100% certainty is often just a way of stalling. In this episode, Brian unpacks Jeff Bezos' "70% Rule" from his 2017 Amazon shareholder letter — the idea that most decisions should be made with about 70% of the information you wish you had.…

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681. The 10 Laws That Quietly Run Your Life (Whether You Know It or Not) 12:02

11d ago12:02

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Most of the rules that determine whether we rise or stall aren't written anywhere. They're not in a handbook. They're not on a whiteboard. But they govern our decisions, our leadership, and our progress every single day, just as reliably as gravity. In this episode, Brian breaks down ten "laws of life" that high performers understand, whether consc…

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Communication Skills That Close Deals: 6 Question Types Every Top Agent Uses 39:00

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Your communication skills are either making you money or costing you deals. There's no in-between. In this episode, we sit down with powerhouse Ari Jakobov, who's closed $100 million in sales in just four years by mastering the one skill most agents ignore: strategic communication. Ari breaks down the exact frameworks, tonality shifts, and question…

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680. Don't Assume the Worst: The Power of Hanlon's Razor 10:36

9d ago10:36

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Brian shares a lesson that hit close to home. Straight from a weekend running the New York City Marathon, Monday Night Football, and quality time with his dad. We've all experienced relationships that drift or dissolve. A friend, a colleague, a partner — someone who suddenly feels more like a stranger. And when that happens, the default story we te…

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679. The Myth of Balance and the Power of Counterbalance 12:09

2d ago12:09

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Everyone loves to talk about "work-life balance." Calendar hacks. Perfect routines. Equal attention to everything that matters. Sounds enlightened, right? Except it's a lie. In today's episode, Brian pulls a powerful lesson from one of the most impactful books ever written: The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. The book demolishes the idea …

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How LeAnne Weathers Moved 160 Agents to eXp in 4 Weeks 26:21

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What does it take to move an entire brokerage—160 agents strong—to a completely new platform in just four weeks? Trust. Conviction. And a willingness to make fact-based decisions that put your people first, even when it's uncomfortable. LeAnne Weathers did exactly that. She evaluated the opportunities her agents were missing, made a decision based …

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678. Outgrowing Relationships and Why It's Okay 13:00

13d ago13:00

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Growth has a price. And too often, the receipt shows up in the form of relationships that no longer fit the future you're building. In today's episode, Brian breaks down one of the toughest truths he ever learned from a mentor: you will outgrow people — and that's okay. Not because you're better than them. Not because loyalty doesn't matter. But be…

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677. The Preparation and Psychology of Game Day 11:27

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In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down one of the biggest lies in business: that showing up is enough. Pros in sports spend countless hours preparing their bodies and minds so when the lights come on, their performance isn't a surprise — it's the inevitable result of disciplined work. So why do so many entrepreneurs wing it? Brian unpacks the…

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Distraction Is Killing Your Business with Curtis Johnson 52:58

18d ago52:58

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Curtis Johnson has been running a real estate team for 26 years. He's sold 200+ homes annually for 23 consecutive years straight. Hit 100 million in production this year. And he's got a message that might make you uncomfortable: You're not struggling because the market is hard. You're struggling because you're distracted. Most agents are trying to …

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676. Mack Newton's Words of Wisdom - "You Are Only as Big as Your Self-Concept" 9:02

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Leadership. Wealth. Performance. None of it outruns the story you tell yourself. Today, Brian pays tribute to one of the greatest influences on the No Days Off movement, his mentor, the late Mac Newton. Mac believed that the biggest limits in life aren't external… they're internal. They're the governors we bolt onto our own identity. If you think y…

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Episode 264 - Craig Curelop’s Final Invest2Fi Episode | 5 Years of Real Estate Growth & Co-Living 6:44

16d ago6:44

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After over five years and more than 260 episodes, host Craig Curelop, known as The FI Guy and a leading voice in real estate investing and financial independence, announces the bittersweet farewell of the Invest2FI Podcast. In this short but heartfelt episode, Craig reflects on the podcast’s incredible journey, lessons learned from scaling and focu…

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675. The Hidden Advantage of Hands-On Leaders 12:29

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Most leaders have been taught to stay out of the weeds. Set the vision, delegate the details, and hope the machine runs itself. But the world's most successful leaders -- Bezos, Culp, Toyota, Engstrom -- reject that myth entirely. They don't micromanage. They system-build. In today's episode, Brian breaks down what truly hands-on leadership looks l…

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674. When Your Standards Become a Ceiling 10:28

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Many leaders fall into a hidden trap: believing "If I can do it, so can you." In this episode, we unpack how that mindset, while rooted in good intentions, can quietly damage culture, morale, and growth. Using Muriel Wilkins' story of "Robin," a top executive whose high standards nearly cost her the CEO role, we explain how elite performers can uni…

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673. The Work Behind Great Relationships 12:41

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Most people think great relationships just work — that when you find the "right" person, partner, or team, everything should click effortlessly. But that's a lie. Great relationships don't run on luck; they run on work. In this episode, Brian breaks down the 7 Principles of Great Relationships — lessons that apply to your marriage, your friendships…

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How 20 Daily Conversations Will Change Your Business with Adam Rutledge 33:25

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When interest rates jumped in 2022, Adam Rutledge discovered something brutal: half his team weren't real estate agents, they were order takers riding a hot market. The moment conditions shifted, the pretenders disappeared and the real salespeople had to adapt. Adam runs Rutledge Property Group in Medford, Oregon, owns 84 rental properties, and is …

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672. Impossible Goals Made Practical with Dr. Ben Hardy 56:25

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In this episode of No Days Off, Brian Gubernick sits down 1-on-1 with Dr. Benjamin Hardy, organizational psychologist and bestselling author of The Gap and the Gain, 10x Is Easier Than 2x, and his latest release, The Science of Scaling. Dr. Hardy's work has reshaped how entrepreneurs, leaders, and high performers think about growth — not just in bu…

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671. How One Run in New York Changed the Way I Think About Limits 11:46

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Most of us aren't held back by our talent, our resources, or our circumstances, we're held back by the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. In today's episode, Brian shares a powerful moment from a weekend in New York with his daughter that exposed a hidden "governor" on his own performance. What he discovered on an eight-mile run in Central…

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Episode 263 - Real Estate With Purpose: Building Sober Living Homes & Grants Explained with Jim Boad 46:03

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What if real estate could rebuild lives while building lasting wealth? In this 45-minute episode of Invest2FI, host Craig Curelop welcomes back real estate investor Jim Boad for an in-depth conversation about scaling success through trust, discipline, and purpose. Jim shares how he pivoted during COVID from struggling rentals to sober-living group …

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670. Small Goals, Small Wallets 10:40

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Most people don't set small goals because they lack ambition; they set small goals because they're afraid to fail. In today's episode, Brian breaks down a powerful idea from Dr. Benjamin Hardy: small goals are nothing more than a strategy to avoid failure. And nowhere is this more dangerous than in your wealth-building journey. If your goals are "s…

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669. What It Really Means to Pour Into Your People 12:19

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Most leaders say they "pour into their people," but few actually understand what that really means. Buying dinners, giving bonuses, and sending someone to a conference might feel generous, but that isn't leadership. That's transaction. In today's episode, Brian breaks down the rare leadership skill that separates culture-builders from babysitters: …

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Why We Joined Place: An Unmatchable Value Proposition & Why More Teams Need to Pay Attention to This Company 45:44

28d ago45:44

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about our decision to join Place, the thought process behind this move, and the value proposition Place delivers to real estate teams. When you hear about Place and many top real estate teams joining it, you probably wonder why a team in a brokerage like eXp would want to bolt on this set of services to their organ…

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668. The Power of Seeing Clearly 8:53

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We live in a world obsessed with fixing, hacking, optimizing, and doing. But sometimes the most transformative step you can take isn't action at all — it's awareness. In today's episode, Brian breaks down a powerful idea inspired by Morgan Housel: a diagnosis is sometimes more important than the treatment plan. Before you rush to solve the chaos in…

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667. The Tradeoff Equation 9:30

20d ago9:30

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Every "yes" comes with a price tag. In this episode, Brian unpacks the real trade-offs behind success, the ones you don't see in the highlight reels. From billionaires to world-class athletes, every story of achievement hides a cost: missed moments, fractured relationships, sleepless nights, and the quiet erosion of balance. But this isn't a warnin…

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What Brokers Know That Agents Don’t: Crockpot Money & The Value of Our Influence w/Chris Bowers 1:14:14

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In real estate, there’s 2 governing philosophies. Earn more by selling more or buy back time and treat it as a business. In simpler terms - microwave money vs. crockpot money. You’re either cheating by taking more listings or seeking ways to earn money without being at the kitchen table. If you’re the one actively doing the work everyday, you’ll ne…

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666. How to Grade Your Happiness and Take Action 10:17

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Most people rate their happiness a 7 out of 10, and that's the trap. "Fine" is comfortable enough to keep you from changing, but dull enough to drain your energy over time. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down Jesse Itzler's "happiness scale" concept and what he learned living with monks: happiness isn't found through addition, it's found t…

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Episode 262 - Yoni Kaszynski’s Scrappy House Hack Playbook in Seattle–Tacoma: $623,000 Triplex, $6,300 Gross, Camper Hack, 5% Down, Pierce County ADU Puzzles, and More 49:12

22d ago49:12

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Ever wondered how to invest in one of the most expensive housing markets in America and still make it profitable? In this inspiring episode of Invest2FI, host Craig Curelop is with Yoni Kaszynski, a scrappy real estate investor who turned a high-cost Seattle market into a powerful cash-flow machine. Yoni reveals how he financed his projects with a …

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665. Teamship — Leading Together Over Leading Alone 11:38

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Most leaders fall into the same trap: they become the hero. Every problem, every decision, every fire ends up on their desk. It feels like leadership, but it's actually burnout in disguise. In today's episode, Brian breaks down a better model, Teamship, a framework popularized by Keith Ferrazzi that flips the old "leader at the top" pyramid on its …

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664. The NDO Financial Health Framework 15:55

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Looking successful and being financially strong aren't the same thing. In this episode, Brian breaks down what it actually means to have a financially healthy household, using real data from Goldman Sachs and a few No Days Off principles to create your own "financial fitness test." He'll walk you through five key ratios that reveal how solid your f…

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The 55-Minute Rule: Why Defining Problems Is More Valuable Than Solving Them (Clarity as a Competitive Advantage) 10:41

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Most agents throw money, time, and energy at problems without ever stopping to define what the actual problem is. The result? You end up solving symptoms instead of root causes—and the same issues keep showing up in different forms. In this solo episode, Kevin Kauffman breaks down Einstein's 55-minute rule and Kindlin's Law to show you why clarity …

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663. The Preemptive Pitstop 13:14

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Most entrepreneurs only hit pause when they're already running on fumes — when the body breaks down, the business stalls, or the mind starts to shut off. But as high-performance coach Brendon Burchard teaches, the best in the world don't wait for burnout. They build recovery into their systems. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down Brendon's…

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662. When Growth Becomes a Trap 12:16

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We live in a world that glorifies more -- more followers, more deals, more revenue, more everything. But what happens when the pursuit of more becomes a trap? In this episode, Brian breaks down the dark side of unchecked ambition and the difference between growth that's purposeful and growth that's just noise. He shares how entrepreneurs can stay h…

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661. The Dinner Table Question That Built a Billionaire 9:09

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Most families ask, "What went well this week?" Sarah Blakely's father asked, "What did you fail at?" That one question rewired her mindset and helped her build Spanx into a billion-dollar brand. Failure wasn't shameful. It was proof of effort. And it taught her to fear not trying more than falling short. In this episode, Brian breaks down how to re…

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6 Self-Leadership Steps to Get Unstuck and Build Momentum in Real Estate 12:22

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Feeling stuck isn't a sign you're failing. It's a signal that you're ready for the next level. But here's the hard truth: most agents stay stuck because they're waiting for motivation to strike instead of building momentum through action. In this solo episode, host Kevin Kauffman breaks down six practical, actionable steps to diagnose what's holdin…

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Episode 261 - Maui Airbnb to Gilbert Lake House Reverse 1031 — Financial Independence with Mike Neubauer 54:39

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What if one “smelly” condo became the springboard to financial independence, luxury short-term rentals, and a reverse 1031 into a waterfront Arizona home? In this Invest2FI episode, Craig is with Maui-based investor and former firefighter Mike Neubauer about turning creative strategy into real results. You’ll hear how Mike and his wife Caroline tar…

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660. The Two Traits Great Visionaries Share 13:37

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At the All In Summit in LA, Brian sat among some of the brightest minds in business, tech, and culture — leaders like Alex Karp (Palantir), Adina Friedman (NASDAQ), Cathie Wood (ARK Invest), and Paul "Triple H" Levesque (WWE). What set them apart wasn't just wealth or success — it was imagination and curiosity. They think differently. They ask bett…

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659. One More — The Hidden Edge That Separates the Great from the Good 12:05

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Most people quit at 99%. They stop one call too soon, one rep too short, one conversation too early. But greatness lives in the "one more." Inspired by voices like Ed Mylett, Tim Grover, Eric Thomas, and Dr. Carol Dweck, Brian breaks down how the one more mindset separates the average from the elite. Whether it's one more sales call, one more "I lo…

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Unmotivated? We can help you fix that 55:14

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Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or like you're just going through the motions? This episode will challenge you to look at motivation from a completely different angle—and it might sting a little. Kevin Kauffman and Fred Weaver sit down with Ronnie Doss, author of Colossal Considerations, for a raw conversation about personal development, motivation, an…

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658. The Hidden Cheat Code to Success 10:03

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In a world obsessed with hacks and shortcuts, the real cheat code isn't talent, it's reliability. In this episode, Brian breaks down why showing up, following through, and doing what you said you'd do (when you said you'd do it) is one of the most powerful accelerators for success in business, relationships, and life. Being reliable builds trust, r…

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657. What You Tolerate Becomes Your Culture 9:48

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Culture isn't built in a mission statement or painted on a wall. It's forged in the daily decisions you make as a leader — in what you allow, excuse, or ignore. The truth? Your culture isn't defined by your best performers at their best moments. It's defined by the lowest behavior you're willing to tolerate. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks …

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From Top Producer to Team Leader: The Identity Shift That Changes Everything with Steve Castle 39:00

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What if the ceiling preventing your growth isn't the market, your systems, or your skills—but your own identity? Steve Castle spent two years knowing he needed to transition from top producer to team leader before he actually made the leap. The barrier wasn't knowledge or capability. It was the internal work of letting go of who he'd been to become…

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656. Rethinking Breakfast: The Fruit-Only Experiment 9:31

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Most of us start our mornings with eggs, oatmeal, or coffee -- but what if simplicity was the real secret to energy and focus? Inspired by entrepreneur and endurance athlete Jesse Itzler, Brian Gubernick dives into the idea of eating only fruit in the morning. This daily habit, rooted in Harvey Diamond's 1985 bestseller Fit for Life, claims to alig…

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Episode 260 - Dustin Heiner’s Real Estate Journey: From California County IT Job to Building Passive Income and Retiring by 37 1:01:35

1M ago1:01:35

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What if your “safe” job was the very thing keeping you from true financial independence? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop interviews Dustin Heiner, founder of Master Passive Income and REWBCON. Dustin shares how he left his county IT job in California in 2006 and built a real estate portfolio in Phoenix, Arizona, that generated enough ca…