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142 | Stories That Last Forever: Andrew Hall on Legacy, Letting Go, and Saying No to Good for the Sake of Great
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Episode Summary:
What would you give to hear your grandfather’s stories one more time? For Andrew James Allan Hall, that question turned into a business—and a mission.
In this heartfelt episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Andrew James Allan Hall, co-founder of No Story Lost, a company that turns family stories into beautifully bound books. They talk about legacy, launching businesses with soul, the hard exit of a nonprofit during COVID, and the difference between saying yes to everything vs. designing a life you actually want.
Whether you’re a coach, founder, nonprofit dreamer, or just someone who wants to capture your family’s story before it’s too late—this episode is a must-listen.
💡 Highlights & Takeaways:
- The emotional spark behind No Story Lost (and how to capture family stories without regret)
- Why Canada's "smartest person" couldn’t make the finals (hint: choreography)
- What really happened when COVID crushed Andrew’s first business
- How to gracefully shut down a nonprofit while preserving its mission
- The “Goal Stack” process Andrew uses to design each year with intention
- Why the best founders are also the best at saying no
🔥 Quote of the Episode:
“If you want a lifestyle, work for the government. If you love the pain and the grind—that’s entrepreneurship.”
— Andrew James Allan Hall
🔗 Guest Links:
- Legacy books: https://nostorylost.com
- Andrew’s personal book: To Die Gallantly (available via Blurb)
- Guest speaker + coaching inquiries: Reach Andrew via nostorylost.com
📍Timestamps:
01:40 – The origin story of No Story Lost
05:59 – How the business works (interviews, editing, photo integration)
07:50 – Andrew’s surprise appearance on Canada’s Smartest Person
09:34 – Why Andrew wrote To Die Gallantly
12:43 – The real work behind writing and editing a book
14:06 – His first business: launching and growing a national nonprofit
16:47 – When COVID broke the business and what came next
21:27 – Becoming a life coach and working with young entrepreneurs
26:03 – The “Goal Stack” Andrew uses every year
27:31 – Rodric’s morning mantra: “Am I moving the needle?”
30:27 – Final wisdom: record your parents, capture their stories now
Resources:
Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.
As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.
Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!
Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.
www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book
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