Best Mike Maddock Podcasts (2025)

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The Craft of High-Impact Event Design with Carol Galle 35:29

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Stop treating conferences like lectures and start treating them like catalysts. We sit down with Carol, a Detroit-based entrepreneur who left a secure GM career to build a national event agency that designs gatherings people still talk about years later. For decision-makers dealing with disengaged audiences—and for any leader who’s ever felt alone …

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Ep 470 Building Wealth with Alanna Abramsky 1:02:18

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Ep 470 Building Wealth Keeping Your Money is Rare Skill! How to Actually Keep Your Money: Why Financial Literacy Matters More Than Income Most people think their money problems would disappear if they just made more. But as financial coach Alanna Abramsky shared in this episode of Richer Soul, that belief keeps countless high earners feeling stress…

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Designing Products People Need but Don’t Want with Maria Ferrante Sheppis 45:37

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What if your product lives in a world people need but don’t want? That single question reframes how we think about life insurance, sales, and innovation. With Maria Ferrante Sheppis, we unpack the hard truth: protection is a negative demand category—more like TSA than a car lot—and the playbook must honor that reality. Fear tactics backfire; trust,…

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Ep 469 The Money Habit: Mike Michalowicz on How to Finally Take Control of Your Finances 55:43

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The Money Habit on How to Finally Take Control of Your Finances What if your biggest money problem isn't how much you earn—but how you manage what you already have? In this week's episode of Richer Soul, bestselling author Mike Michalowicz (Profit First, Clockwork, All In) returns to share insights from his new book, The Money Habit. It's a simple,…

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Ep 468 Ethical Persuasion with Patrick Van Der Burght 1:10:03

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Ethical Persuasion Ethical Persuasion: The Fastest Path from "Maybe" to "Yes" (Without Being Pushy) Most decisions aren't made by logic—they're made by fast, intuitive shortcuts. That's why great offers often stall: we speak to System 2 logic while the listener's System 1 is steering the wheel. In this episode, Patrick Van Der Burght—ethical persua…

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Ep 467 From Trauma to Triumph: Dr. John A. King on Living from the Inside Out 56:25

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From Trauma to Triumph: Dr. John A. King on Living from the Inside Out Most of us carry invisible stories — old pain, expectations, and patterns that shape how we live, lead, and love. Dr. John A. King knows that journey firsthand. After surviving years of childhood abuse and losing everything when his repressed memories resurfaced at 45, he had to…

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Ep 466 From Startups to a $941 Million Exits: The Execution Formula for Entrepreneurs with Marc Daniels 1:00:38

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From Startups to a $941 Million Exits: The Execution Formula for Entrepreneurs Most entrepreneurs don't fail because they lack ideas—they fail because they stop executing. Planning feels safe. Execution exposes reality. Billion-Dollar Coach Marc L. Daniels learned that truth the hard way—from paper routes to startups to a $941 million exit. In this…

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Ep 465 Unlock Your True Potential with Human Design: Create Success That Feels Aligned with Stefanie Carlstedt 54:03

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Unlock Your True Potential with Human Design: Create Success That Feels Aligned Most entrepreneurs follow every strategy they're told — post daily, hustle harder, chase the next goal — only to end up exhausted and disconnected from why they started. What if the missing piece isn't effort, but alignment? That's the shift Stefanie Carlstedt discovere…

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Ep 464 How to Dream, Drive, and Deliver with Mike Maddock 1:05:13

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How to Dream, Drive, and Deliver Plan D: How Disruptors Turn Problems into Possibilities Disruptors aren't pyromaniacs—they're builders. Mike Maddock has launched seven companies, advised Fortune 100 innovators, and co-chaired the Gathering of Titans at MIT. In this episode, we unpack his Plan D: the mindsets, rooms, and questions that turn pressur…

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Ep 463 The Spiritual Practice That Literally Saved My Life with Regan Caruthers 58:30

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The Spiritual Practice That Literally Saved My Life with Regan Caruthers The Spiritual Practice That Saved My Life with Regan Caruthers What if the path to real success wasn't money, titles, or material possessions—but the ability to connect with your heart, shift your energy, and live in coherence? In this episode of Richer Soul, Regan Caruthers s…

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Building Durable Companies with John Connors 1:03:58

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What turns a promising team into a durable company? John Connors—former Microsoft controller, CIO, CFO, and long-time VC—joins us to dive into the mechanics that actually move the needle: recruiting exceptional people, making clear calls under pressure, and scaling only after the signals are real. From a Montana upbringing marked by hard work on fa…

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Ep 462 Radical Engagement: How to Work With, Not Against, Broken Systems with Adam Kahane 59:36

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Radical Engagement: How to Work With, Not Against, Broken Systems Radical Engagement: 7 Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems We blame "the system," but systems are just elements + relationships + results. If that's true, then changing a system means changing how we relate and respond—daily. Adam Kahane, author of Everyday Habits for Transformin…

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Bending Without Breaking: Olympic Resilience in Life and Business with John Coyle 50:02

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What if the most valuable seconds of your life aren’t the longest ones—but the ones that ripple the farthest? In this episode, we sit down with Olympian and design thinking expert John Coyle to rethink how performance, memory, and time actually work, and how a few well-designed moments can reshape a career, a team, or a family. For decision-makers …

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Ep 461 From Bomb Blast to Abundance: Aaron Hale's Story of Grit and Growth 1:02:14

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From Bomb Blast to Abundance: A Story of Grit and Growth "Complacency Kills": Aaron Hale on Grit, Humor, and the Discipline of Doing Hard Things Most of us wait for confidence before we act. Aaron Hale lost his sight in service—and later his hearing—then chose to act anyway. He rebuilt a meaningful life with courage, craft, and a lot of humor. In t…

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Ep 460 Invisible Distortions: Why We Misunderstand Each Other (and How to Stop) with Erin Pheil and Evan Walton 1:09:38

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Invisible Distortions: Why We Misunderstand Each Other (and How to Stop) Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, "How did that go so wrong?" You were clear. They were clear. And yet somehow, you both walked away feeling misunderstood, hurt, or even resentful. Erin and Evan call these hidden forces "distortions." They're like funhous…

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Ep 459 From Drug Runner to $60M Exit: Jason Sisneros' Redemption Story 1:05:26

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From Drug Runner to $60M Exit: A Redemption Story Most of us never stop to think how much our past — the pain, the wounds, the survival patterns — shape our future. For Jason Sisneros, that past meant delivering drugs at age 12, becoming a violent debt collector at 16, and nearly losing his life in a knife fight. But his story didn't end there. He …

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Ep 458 Breaking Free from Hidden Patterns and Rewiring Your Brain for Success with Adele Spraggon 59:15

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Breaking Free from Hidden Patterns and Rewiring Your Brain for Success Rewire Your Brain: Adele Spraggon on Breaking Free from Hidden Patterns Like many of you, I've seen firsthand how money stories and old habits can run our lives without us even realizing it. I work with business owners every day who want more profit, more freedom, but they're tr…

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Ep 457 Radiant Longevity: A Physician's Guide to Living Longer, Stronger, and Happier with Dr. Julianna Lindsey 1:06:06

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Radiant Longevity: A Physician's Guide to Living Longer, Stronger, and Happier What if aging didn't have to mean decline? What if living longer also meant living stronger, healthier, and with more joy? That's the message Dr. Julianna Lindsey brings in this powerful conversation. Drawing on her background in internal medicine, functional and integra…

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Ep 456 From Scarcity to Radical Abundance: Sharon Spano's Guide to Living Fully 1:01:42

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From Scarcity to Radical Abundance: Guide to Living Fully What if your early life experiences—and even the beliefs of your parents and grandparents—were quietly shaping your relationship with time and money? Dr. Sharon Spano has spent decades helping high-impact leaders uncover those hidden influences and rewrite the patterns that hold them back. W…

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Ep 455 AI, Longevity, and the Secret to Lasting Joy and Success with Kevin Surace 1:06:57

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AI, Longevity, and the Secret to Lasting Joy and Success What if the key to a longer, more successful life wasn't just technology or hard work — but joy? In this episode of Richer Soul, I sit down with futurist, inventor, and keynote speaker Kevin Surace to explore a powerful intersection: the breakthroughs of AI, the science of extending healthspa…

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Ep 454 Ego Death, Business Rebirth with Vince Covino 58:07

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Ego Death, Business Rebirth When Success Isn't Enough: Vince Covino on Killing the Ego and Leading with Heart What if the very beliefs that drove your success are the same ones keeping you from peace? Many high achievers wake up one day with money in the bank but an emptiness in their soul. They followed the rules—worked harder, earned more, and cl…

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Fight Like a Pilot, Lead Like a Senator with Martha McSally 1:07:04

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Martha McSally's life story reads like an action-packed novel—from losing her father at 12 to becoming America's first female fighter pilot in combat to serving as a U.S. Senator. But beneath these remarkable achievements lies a profound journey of self-discovery that offers wisdom for anyone struggling with identity, purpose, and leadership. For a…

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Ep 453 The Truth About Enough: Neel Parekh on Money, Freedom, and Living Your Own Script 1:05:43

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The Truth About Enough: On Money, Freedom, and Living Your Own Script What if "enough" wasn't a number… but a mindset? We spend our lives chasing more—more money, more status, more certainty—believing it will finally buy us freedom. Yet for many of us, every milestone only moves the goalpost. Neel Parekh's story is a radical invitation to step off …

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What Others Can't or Won't Do: Building a Resilient Family Business with Dan Costello 56:01

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There's nothing quite like a family recipe passed down through generations. When that recipe becomes the foundation of a thriving business that spans restaurants and nationwide retail distribution, the story gets even more fascinating. Dan Costello, CEO of Home Run Inn Pizza and fourth-generation family member, joins us to share the remarkable jour…

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Ep 452 AI, Demographic Shifts, and the Fourth Turning—How to Thrive in the Storm with Rocky Lalvani 43:12

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AI, Demographic Shifts, and the Fourth Turning—How to Thrive in the Storm "If you knew the world was about to change forever… would you brace for impact or learn to ride the wave?" We're living in a moment of seismic transformation: AI is rewriting the rules of work, demographics are reshaping economies, and the Fourth Turning is challenging every …

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Leadership Lessons from the Financial Frontlines with Tom Casey 52:16

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Financial leadership isn't just about managing numbers—it's about navigating uncertainty and building resilience. In this candid conversation, Tom Casey draws from his remarkable journey as CFO at institutions including GE Capital, Washington Mutual, Clear Channel, and Lending Club to reveal what truly matters when steering organizations through tr…

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Ep 451 Why Your Business Growth Has Stalled (Hint: It's You) with Brad Farris 57:28

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Why Your Business Growth Has Stalled (Hint: It's You) Your business isn't growing—and the problem isn't your strategy or the market. It's you. Is your business stuck? Are you working harder than ever—but not seeing results? Most entrepreneurs think the answer is more hustle, better tactics, and a bigger to-do list. But what if the real problem isn'…

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Decimal Points and Swag: A Woman's Path to the C-Suite with Terry Hill 49:19

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Terry Hill shares her journey from HR professional to C-suite executive, revealing how she learned the "fine art of approximation" after watching male colleagues confidently present rough estimates while she felt compelled to provide decimal-point precision. • Early career path from retail to American Express to Nationwide Insurance • Moving from H…

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Ep 450 The Silent Conversations Controlling Your Success with Chuck Wisner 1:00:31

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The Silent Conversations Controlling Your Success The Conversations Silently Controlling Your Life The Dialogue Beneath the Surface You've checked the boxes. Career, family, personal milestones—on paper, it all looks good. So why do certain moments still feel tight, disconnected, or misunderstood? Here's a truth most people never stop to consider: …

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What's the Worst That Could Happen? Building a Billion Dollar Company with Troy Johnson 56:19

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Troy Johnson, co-founder of Slalom Consulting, shares the power of gratitude and how simple moments of appreciation can transform our outlook in both work and life. From his beginnings in Iowa to building a global consulting powerhouse, Troy reveals how authentic connection with people has been the cornerstone of his leadership philosophy and Slalo…

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Ep 449 Lonely? Your Brain's Begging for Connection with Dr. Paul Zak 59:22

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Lonely? Your Brain's Begging for Connection How Dr. Paul Zak Decoded the Neuroscience of Trust and Human Connection What if the secret to happiness, purpose, and even financial success lies in your brain's chemistry—and in how often you hug others? Have you ever wondered why we trust some people instantly and others not at all? Why love feels so he…

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From Lemonade Stand to Fortune 150: Marty Renkis' Journey 52:34

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What happens when a natural-born entrepreneur with a "Pied Piper" gift for leading others transitions into corporate America? In this episode of Your Seat at the Table, hosts Mike Maddock and John Tobin talk with serial entrepreneur and technology visionary Marty Renkis. Marty shares his incredible journey from lemonade stands and selling scrap pap…

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Balancing Ambition and Fulfillment as a Leader with Darius Mirshahzadeh 53:36

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In this episode of Your Seat at the Table, hosts Mike Maddock and John Tobin sit down with entrepreneur, culture expert, and author Darius Mirshahzadeh to explore a deep leadership question: how do you stay ambitious and driven without losing joy and fulfillment along the way? Darius shares his journey as a high-achieving CEO who learned that chasi…

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Ep 448 Creating the Vision for Your Life with Corey Kupfer 1:02:24

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Creating the Vision for Your Life What does it take to break free from a scarcity mindset and rise to the top as a master negotiator and dealmaker? On this compelling episode of Richer Soul, Corey Kupfer shares his raw journey from paycheck-to-paycheck roots to building a powerhouse law firm and consultancy focused on high-stakes negotiation and de…

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Ep 447 Harnessing AI: The Future of Work and Education with Steve Cunningham 1:04:02

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Harnessing AI: The Future of Work and Education If you're still hoping AI is a trend that'll pass, you might already be behind. In this electrifying episode of Richer Soul, Steve Cunningham, founder of Simple and creator of the Simple AI Business School, joins us to unpack how to thrive in an AI-powered economy — not just survive it. Steve doesn't …

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Decision-Making Secrets: Trusting Yourself While Listening to Others with Ken Sim 54:15

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In this inspiring episode, hosts Mike Maddock and John Tobin talk with Ken Sim — entrepreneur, founder of Nurse Next Door, and Mayor of Vancouver. Ken shares how his entrepreneurial mindset shaped his approach to public service and why core values like kindness, compassion, and optimism guide every big decision. From growing a healthcare company wi…

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Ep 446 Are You Ready to Win with Matthew Mitchell 58:51

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Are You Ready to Win What does it take to lead with discipline, win with humility, and still prepare for life's curveballs? In this episode of Richer Soul, we dive deep with Matthew Mitchell, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, and the most successful women's basketball coach in University of Kentucky history. But this isn't jus…

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From Rock Bottom to Purpose-Driven Author: Mike Michalowicz on True Success 55:20

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In this powerful episode of Your Seat at the Table, hosts Mike Maddock and John Tobin sit down with best-selling author, entrepreneur, and business mentor Mike Michalowicz. Mike opens up about his dramatic journey from a financially driven entrepreneur — complete with luxury cars and big ego — to losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis. …

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Ep 445 Wake Up to Your True Self: Anthony De Mello with Don Joseph Goewey 55:20

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Wake Up to Your True Self What if the biggest myth of self-improvement is that something about you is broken? In this episode of Richer Soul, we reconnect with spiritual guide and author Don Joseph Goewey, who shares powerful insights from the timeless work of Anthony De Mello — a man whose teachings remain profoundly relevant in our chaotic modern…

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How to See the Future with Deloitte's Chief Futurist, Mike Bechtel 1:00:50

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What does it take to truly see the future — and help others act on it? In this lively episode, hosts Mike Maddock and John Tobin sit down with Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist at Deloitte. Mike shares his fascinating journey from ska bands to anthropology, consulting, venture capital, and teaching at Notre Dame. They discuss the power of curiosity, why…

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Ep 444 Remember Who You Are: A Journey to Spiritual Awakening with Sophia West 1:06:19

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Remember Who You Are: A Journey to Spiritual Awakening What if the key to unlocking abundance isn't more hustle… but more healing? In this thought-provoking episode of Richer Soul, host Rocky Lalvani welcomes Sophia West, founder of the Noetic Alchemy Center and a deeply intuitive energy mentor. Together, they dive into the world of biophotonic sig…

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Pull Up a Chair: CEO Lessons on Trust, Feedback, and Growth 55:02

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In this premiere episode of Your Seat at the Table, hosts Mike Maddock and John Tobin dive into the most important — and often overlooked — topic for CEOs and executive leaders: trust. Discover why choosing who to listen to is critical for growth, how to avoid dangerous "echo chambers," and what great leaders really look for in feedback. Whether yo…

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Ep 443 The Power of Gratitude with Don Williams 1:08:26

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The Power of Gratitude What if the key to massive business success wasn't about selling harder — but about serving deeper? In this electrifying episode of the Richer Soul podcast, we sit down with Don Williams, a serial entrepreneur, 8-time author, and the voice behind "The Proven Entrepreneur Show." Don takes us beyond business blueprints and shar…

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Ep 442 Rapid Internal Rewiring with Stephanie Kwong 1:05:58

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Rapid Internal Rewiring What if your biggest block to wealth, love, and happiness isn't external—but coded into your subconscious? Meet Stephanie Kwong, subconscious reprogramming expert and co-founder of the Rapid Rewire Method. She's the secret weapon to top performers, helping them break the cycles of trauma, scarcity, and self-sabotage that kee…

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Ep 441 The Power of Neurofeedback on Brain Health with Melissa Hergert 42:41

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The Power of Neurofeedback on Brain Health What if the key to unlocking peak performance, healing trauma, and overcoming anxiety didn't lie in medication — but in rewiring your brain itself? In this episode of Richer Soul, we dive deep with Melissa Hergert, CEO of BrainTrain Centers, who went from being born in a homeless shelter to leading a growi…

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Ep 440 The AI Driven Leader with Geoff Woods 1:02:05

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The AI-Driven Leader What if artificial intelligence could free you from the daily grind and unlock your full potential as a strategic leader? In this game-changing episode of Richer Soul, Rocky talks with Geoff Woods, international bestselling author of The AI-Driven Leader and founder of AI Leadership. Geoff shares how leaders can escape operatio…

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Ep 439 Finding Your Purpose with Nate Ewert 58:13

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Finding Your Purpose What if the path to wealth, happiness, and fulfillment isn't in doing more — but in feeling more? In this powerful episode of Richer Soul, Nate Ewert joins Rocky to share how he helps men break free from unconscious survival patterns and step into lives of true purpose and alignment. Through his work with Igniter Men's Group an…

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Ep 438 Increasing Your Healthspan with Ashley Garcia 54:21

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Increasing Your Healthspan On this powerful episode of Richer Soul, we welcome Ashley Garcia—a small-town girl from rural Illinois who defied limitations and built a life of health, purpose, and high performance. A celebrated IFBB Figure Pro, health coach, and business owner, Ashley joins Rocky for a raw and empowering conversation on rewriting per…

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Ep 437 Living Longer and Healthier with Dr. Grazyna Pajunen 1:07:20

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Living Longer and Healthier What if aging wasn't inevitable? What if your energy, skin, and vitality didn't have to fade with time? In this mind-expanding episode of Richer Soul, Rocky dives deep into the science and soul of reversing aging with the revolutionary biohacking coach, Dr. Grazyna Pajunen. With her background in electrical engineering a…

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Ep 436 Breaking Free of Your Boxes with Betsy Pepine 58:57

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Breaking Free of Your Boxes Unlocking Freedom Through Wealth: How Betsy Pepine Built a Real Estate Empire Rooted in Debt-Free Living What if the secret to wealth wasn't just making more—but making smart, intentional choices with what you already have? In this powerful episode of Richer Soul, Betsy Pepine shares the remarkable story of how she went …