Eight summers later, Krew is loading 50 guys onto a bus to Maryland as the founder of the Coffee squad, a dad to baby Cozy, and one of the most genuinely fun people in the door-to-door industry. But this episode is less about the numbers and more about the invisible stuff: the culture that actually keeps people in the fight, the self-belief that has to come before the skill, and what happens when you stop looking for love and it shows up on a Costa Rica work trip.

Doug and Krew cover all of it. The Meraki brotherhood that shaped him. The solar transition that scared him. The charity tour that quietly became the thing he is most proud of. The Wednesday wiffle ball games that somehow turned into their biggest sales day of the week.

If you have ever stayed when leaving would have been easier, this one is for you.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 — Intro: Eight summers in, 50 guys heading to Maryland, and the man behind the Coffee squad

03:20 — The first summer: hot dog sandwiches, a team that quit, and a manager who left him stranded in the rain

07:00 — The phone call where his dad laughed, hung up, and changed everything

12:00 — What finally brought him back after making $3,000 and getting hosed on his backend

14:00 — Finding Zach, joining Meraki, and the gut feeling that God was pointing him toward the Rocky Boys

18:30 — Knocking during Covid, everyone home, and going from $3K to $33K in one summer

22:00 — Roman candles, broken TVs, and what fun actually does for a sales team

28:00 — "Playfully curious": the mindset shift that takes the pressure off the doors

31:00 — The transition to solar: what changes, what transfers, and why the in-home experience suits him

36:00 — The quiz close and the neighbor strategy: how Krew solidifies deals and kills the cancel before it starts

44:00 — Managing different personality types and what Krew learned running his first office in Jonesboro

52:00 — The bet with his dad, the unforgettable tattoo, and hitting $100K before August

55:00 — Family Day every Wednesday: wiffle ball, Otter Pops, and why it ends up being their biggest sales day

01:04:00 — Recruiting frat presidents, talking to parents, and underselling to overdeliver on campus

01:08:00 — Fear of failure is behind every lack of commitment: how to instill belief before summer starts

01:14:00 — Meeting Jaina: one Vivint account, one bold ask, and the ice skating date he never looked back from

01:18:00 — Becoming a dad: Cozy, the cul-de-sac dream, and accessing a new dimension of love

01:22:00 — The charity tour: 65 special needs kids at a trampoline park and the one who hadn't left his room in four months

01:26:00 — The state of solar, the energy crisis, AI, and why Krew thinks it is ready to blow

01:34:00 — What Krew is most excited about in 2026: Cozy walking, talking, and a great time to be an Ericksen

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This conversation breaks down the harsh truth about leadership: you don’t earn the right to lead by title, you earn it by production. Kenny explains why the best managers are still the best reps, why teams don’t follow words; they follow example, and how most leaders lose their people the moment they stop leading from the front.

The episode also dives into one of the most misunderstood decisions in sales: when to stay and when to leave. Kenny shares why chasing “easier money” almost always backfires, how to recognize a true pull toward change versus a desire for relief, and why the wrong move can reset your entire trajectory.

This one is direct, tactical, and rooted in real experience. It’s about discipline, ownership, and becoming the kind of leader people actually want to follow.

The episode covers the mental shifts required to reach the top 1%, what it costs a woman to be taken seriously on the doors, and how the grit forged in a summer of selling carries into marriage, motherhood, and postpartum depression. Kylee speaks with rare honesty about losing herself after leaving sales, finding Adam, grieving her father, and the psychedelic experience that finally let her process a loss she had buried under work.

This one is raw, grounded, and deeply human. It is alchemy in the truest sense: a woman who built herself through relentless hard work, comparing notes on what she found when the hustle stopped.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 — Intro: 300 accounts, Utah summer grit, and the woman behind the number

03:20 — The advantages of being a woman on the doors: knocking late, disarming strangers, and getting away with a little more

07:00 — The disadvantages: earning respect when you look like you're selling Girl Scout cookies

09:30 — Dangerous situations, dog bites, and staying smart in the field

12:00 — Women are underutilized in door-to-door sales

13:30 — The 300-account mindset: short-term goals, no extensions, and non-negotiable weekly numbers

18:30 — The difference between trying it out and being all in

20:00 — Managing your first team: what Kylee would do differently

22:30 — You can't want it more for them than they want it for themselves

24:00 — Mentors who shaped her: brothers, cousins, and the people who were hard on her on purpose

27:30 — No sales books, pure instinct, and the value of 30 Days to Pro

29:30 — Meeting Adam on a dating app while her dad was dying

35:00 — The first date she almost skipped, and knowing on date one

38:00 — Inviting him to the funeral, freaking out, and pulling back at the altar

42:00 — One more summer: qualifying for equity before she closed the chapter

46:00 — When you know, you know, and why she didn't believe that until she did

50:00 — Losing her identity after Vivint and finding it again in motherhood

54:00 — The psilocybin experience that finally let her grieve her father

58:00 — Seeing the energy of God, and what she took from it

01:01:00 — Postpartum: the thoughts nobody talks about and what actually helped

01:07:00 — What husbands can do when their wife is in the deep of it

01:09:30 — "I get to do this": the reframe that lifted the resentment

01:12:00 — Grit from the doors as the foundation for every hard season since

01:16:00 — What lights Kylee up for 2026: coming out stronger on the other side

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The episode digs into the psychology behind culture-building, the difference between clean and dirty fuel as a motivator, how to question the stories running your life, and why the most important relationship a man will ever have is the one he has with himself.

This one is raw, real, and deeply human. It is alchemy in the truest sense: two men who have walked through fire, comparing notes on what they found on the other side.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 — Intro: 23 summers in and still storming the beach

03:40 — Identity first: how Adam's teams build vision and why

06:15 — The five whys: peeling back from surface-level motivation to divine purpose

09:00 — Doug's vulnerable admission: dirty fuel, Vivint, and the wound that drove him to the top

12:20 — The two stages of masculinity and why external validation always runs out

14:00 — How Doug uncovered his own unworthiness wound nine years after thinking it was healed

26:00 — Emotions as check engine lights: sitting with pain instead of burying it

28:00 — Carl Jung, Moses, and the cave you're afraid to enter

29:50 — Tara Brach's RAIN framework for actually feeling your feelings

34:20 — The most important relationship a man will ever have

40:40 — Michael Singer on what the best marriages actually look like

43:00 — How Adam met Kylie and the first date on a Harley

46:30 — The psilocybin experience in Costa Rica that made everything clear

53:40 — What divorce really eviscerates, and the night God said "I never wanted you to become what she wanted you to become"

01:00:40 — "Just skip this part": the moment shame lost its grip

01:01:25 — What Adam is building in 2026 and why the cosmic fireside is the real finish line

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Dallas shares how the loss of his son forced him to confront himself in a way nothing else ever had. The pain didn’t just change him emotionally; it reshaped how he shows up as a leader, a manager, and a man. Instead of hardening, he expanded. Instead of shrinking into survival, he chose growth.

The episode dives into what it really means to lead with depth instead of ego, why true authority comes from internal stability rather than title, and how facing fear head-on creates a different caliber of sales culture. Dallas also breaks down how personal responsibility, emotional maturity, and disciplined self-reflection became the foundation for the kind of sales teams he now builds and leads.

This conversation isn’t just about sales strategy. It’s about alchemy, turning pain into purpose, ego into service, and loss into leadership.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 — Intro: Why Dallas’ leadership stands out in the sales world

02:40 — Early identity, ambition, and what originally drove him

07:15 — The moment that changed everything

12:30 — Grief, ego, and the internal collapse that led to rebuilding

18:45 — The difference between managing people and truly leading them

23:10 — How personal tragedy reshaped his approach to responsibility

29:20 — Fear, control, and the illusion of certainty

34:50 — Building teams from emotional strength, not insecurity

40:15 — Why high performance requires emotional depth

46:30 — Culture: accountability without shame

52:00 — Transforming pain into purpose

57:40 — The leadership philosophy he lives by today

01:03:00 — What he wants his legacy to actually be

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Alex's path into sales wasn't the typical one. A marine biology major who discovered climate change in college and knocked doors for free to pass environmental legislation in Florida, she stumbled into solar because someone was finally willing to pay her to do what she'd been doing for nothing. From there, her analytical background and natural organizational instincts launched her through corporate roles at some of the biggest solar companies in the country, eventually leading to two companies of her own.

The episode goes deep on what separates real leaders from people who just watched a leader work, why the best teams blend healthy masculine and feminine traits, and how getting clear on your core values is the single biggest unlock for recruiting with abundance instead of scarcity. Alex also breaks down the three skill sets every top performer needs to develop before stepping into management, and why most companies unknowingly build around a shaky leadership foundation.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

00:00 -- Intro: why Alex is at the top of the list of influential women in door-to-door

01:55 -- Leadership as a lifelong pattern: bead boxes, team captain, and parents who led by example

04:40 -- Marine biology, microplastics, and knocking doors for free before anyone would pay her

08:10 -- Top rep, only female, and the analytical edge no other sales admin had

13:10 -- How to spot real experience vs. someone who just watched a manager work

14:35 -- Victim mindset, ownership, and the red flags that never fail

18:30 -- The masculine/feminine performance matrix and why the healthiest teams need both

24:20 -- The origin of Shut The Fluff Up and what "no fluff" consulting actually means

27:30 -- The three skills top performers need before becoming leaders

31:00 -- Core values as a recruiting and decision-making superpower

37:00 -- The Hoffman Process: self-worth, high standards, and the "worthy of love if" pattern

39:30 -- Doug's vulnerability: how his dad's pride became a pattern that nearly broke his relationships

46:40 -- Going back for her MBA when everyone said she didn't need it

48:30 -- Having her first baby and becoming a hundred times more urgent as a CEO

52:30 -- Accessing a new dimension of love

56:30 -- The League Fiber: 500+ reps, 43 states, and the vision to become the Vivint of fiber

01:02:00 -- 2026 is the year she does it all

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Talin's path into sales started from rock bottom: a broke college shot putter at BYU, fresh off his mission, with borrowed money and no marketable skills. Desperation became direction when he drove to Atlanta with $1,800 of student loan money and no choice but to figure it out.

The episode goes deep on growing from rep to leader—the biggest mistake first-time managers make, why brutal honesty upfront is the most compassionate thing you can do for your team, and how "all pain stems from mismanaged expectations" can transform the way you lead.

Talin also opens up about the two-hour meeting that kept him from walking away from the industry entirely, what increasing your inner capacity to handle discomfort actually looks like, and why the person you become is the real ROI. They close with reflections on spiritual alignment, investing early, and why 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 – Intro: why Talin is someone who's truly taken advantage of the opportunity

01:45 – Shot put, a mission in Baltimore, and being really, really broke

04:15 – Joining the track team because his dad said never quit

07:20 – How shot put earned him a scholarship at BYU

09:30 – Trying e-commerce, flipping, and cleaning before finally saying yes to sales

12:00 – Driving to Atlanta with borrowed money and no choice but to succeed

15:45 – First two days: zero deals, 250 doors—then everything clicks

18:30 – The August blues and why rookies always underperform their best month

20:20 – The lightbulb moment: seeing the job as a long-term play

22:00 – The meeting that almost sent Talin to real estate instead

25:00 – Managing for the first time: why tactics without relationships fall flat

27:00 – "All pain stems from mismanaged expectations"

28:30 – The pre-season meeting where you walk your team through everything that will go wrong

31:00 – Aggressive inputs, patient outputs: the KPIs that eliminate fear

33:30 – What Doug's coaching unlocked: understanding your inner capacity

39:30 – The mentors who shaped Talin: his dad, Coach Thompson, Hayden Sharp

44:00 – What it looks like when someone believes in you more than you believe in yourself

47:00 – "A leader will save more lives than a surgeon" — Peter Drucker

49:00 – Why leadership is a spiritual pursuit

51:00 – What's got Talin fired up for 2026: his team, his faith, and an investment goal bigger than his old income goals

53:00 – Compound interest, time, and why the best is still ahead

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They start with the wild story of how they met at a meditation retreat where Clayton had no idea what door-to-door sales even was. What follows is a journey from college football ending with no clear next step, to betting $5,000 he didn't have on a retreat, to hearing one sentence that would completely change his trajectory: "You can work for four months and make enough money to do whatever you want the rest of the year."

From there, the episode dives into Clayton's first year in the field—the brutal first two weeks, the mental warfare of getting knocked down over and over, and the moment everything clicked. He shares what it took to go from wanting to quit to finishing his rookie season with 91 deals, the power of having people invest in you when you're struggling, and why stretching yourself beyond what feels comfortable is the only way to grow.

Clayton also opens up about transitioning from individual rep to leader, training for an Ironman with zero swimming experience, and why his 2026 theme is all about testing his limits. Doug and Clayton close with reflections on surrender, trust, and the full-circle moments that remind you you're exactly where you're supposed to be.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 – Intro and the cosmic story of how Doug and Clayton met

03:30 – The meditation retreat, Danny Miranda, and the $5,000 bet Clayton made

06:10 – "I'm meant for more" – Clayton's intention and Doug's promise to help

08:15 – Breakfast the next morning: "Have you ever heard of door-to-door?"

10:30 – Clayton's first reaction: "Hell no, I'm not knocking doors"

13:10 – Why Clayton said yes and the leap of faith that followed

16:00 – The brutal first two weeks: self-doubt, crying, and almost quitting

18:00 – The mental shift that changes everything in door-to-door

22:00 – Race Tanner's story and why sharing struggle creates connection

25:00 – Chase Vocally, Maxwell Callum, and the power of mentorship

31:30 – Writing your pitch every night to an instrumental song

36:20 – Finishing year one with 91 deals and what it taught him

41:15 – The difference between being a rep and becoming a leader

49:40 – When people depend on you, failure isn't an option

50:30 – California vs Texas: why they're two completely different jobs

56:55 – Clayton's 2026 theme: "Stretch" and training for an Ironman

01:00:10 – "I know I'm meant for something great"—testing your limits

01:01:10 – Becoming the person you've never been to get what you've never had

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Ben shares his journey from growing up in primitive 1950s Hawaii to becoming one of BYU's greatest wrestlers—undefeated in WAC competition with a record of 180-9. But the heart of this episode centers on Ben's 2017 near-death experience during a West Nile virus infection, where he encountered something that shattered his understanding of reality and fundamentally changed who he is.

This conversation explores the psychology of world-class performance, the intangible quality that separates elite athletes from everyone else, the terror of ego dissolution, Carl Jung's concept of the shadow self, and how facing your deepest fears can paradoxically make you more courageous. Ben's story will challenge your assumptions about success, identity, and what truly matters in the fourth quarter of life.

Timestamps of Key Moments

02:00 – Growing up in primitive 1950s Hawaii before statehood

06:10 – "I hated it": the love-hate relationship with wrestling and hard things

09:13 – The breakthrough moment: winning the Five Counties tournament as a junior

11:27 – "The subconscious only believes what you've done, not what you say"

16:06 – Hal Simone: the transformative junior college coach

21:03 – How great coaches believe in you more than you believe in yourself

22:17 – BYU wrestling career: 180-9 record, avenging every single loss

24:07 – Breaking the mental block: yelling "Fuck" and tapping into flow state

26:02 – What separates athletes who "have it" from those who don't

30:03 – Raising NCAA champions through the baby steps philosophy

35:58 – The two-hour flight to Houston that saved his life

40:58 – The near-death experience begins: "I wasn't afraid—I WAS fear itself"

42:31 – The mirror: being forced to confront the shadow self

43:49 – The worst part: believing it's forever with no escape

45:19 – "You never existed—your family was fake": the ultimate terror

47:13 – Discovering others had the exact same experience

50:03 – Carl Jung's shadow: the breakthrough that reframed everything

53:14 – How losing ego made him dramatically more courageous

58:37 – Synchronicity and second witnesses: "Psalm 35" tattooed on her ribs

01:03:10 – The fourth quarter: savoring sunrises and rediscovering wonder

01:06:10 – "You're not going to find a depressed person who's grateful"

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We start with a story from Washington, DC that turns into a bigger theme: momentum matters, and energy is transferable. Steven breaks down the pressure of growing up in a family of killers in the industry, the anxiety of starting with a $4,000 loan and an engagement on the line, and the simple truth his brother told him that changed everything: when you’re happy, you sell.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

00:00 – Intro and the DC story that turned into a breakout week

 03:30 – Growing up in a door-to-door family and the pressure to perform

 06:10 – Engaged, broke, anxious: starting with a $4,000 loan and no backup plan

 08:15 – “When you’re happy, you sell” and why energy drives results

 10:30 – Sales as a transfer of energy and staying enthusiastic when it’s hard

 13:10 – The four traits that separate reps who win from those who quit

 16:00 – Entitlement vs gratitude and why outsiders often outperform locals

 18:00 – The solar boom, temptation to leave, and the 5-year question that changed everything

 22:00 – Loyalty, partners, and choosing the right people over shiny opportunities

 25:00 – Reputation as currency: what people say about you when you’re not there

 31:30 – Leadership growing pains and why hard conversations can’t happen over text

 36:20 – Ego, humility, and scaling through complementary partnerships

 41:15 – Investing mindset: the donut shop, capital deployment, and long-term thinking

 49:40 – Why AI won’t replace sales, leadership, or face-to-face trust

 50:30 – Beating distraction: phones, focus, and protecting your edge

 56:55 – Work ethic vs skill: what can’t be taught

 01:00:10 – Door to door as a personal development container and life accelerator

 01:01:10 – What Steven is most excited about heading into 2026

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They share the origin story of the sauna crew and why adult male friendship can be a game-changer, then shift into Kurt’s BYU football journey: quitting in high school, coming back, walking on, getting cut, earning the Y, and learning to win through reps and resilience. From there, they connect those same principles to building a life and financial strategy that supports what you actually care about. Kurt also explains the monthly “one source of truth” reporting system that helps clients see cash flow, expenses, investments, and net worth clearly, so they can make aligned decisions instead of guessing.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 - Intro: Doug welcomes Kurt Henderson

01:00 - “Wealth is more than money”: redefining what wealth actually means

01:30 - Brotherhood: how the sauna crew formed and why it matters

05:20 - Why male community changes everything (and the loneliness epidemic)

06:40 - A real moment in the sauna: grief, fatherhood, and compassion in action

09:20 - How to build community: take action, follow interests, contribute value

15:17 - Football pivot: the coach who shaped Kurt’s life

18:35 - Quitting football, getting challenged, and coming back anyway

22:55 - BYU walk-on grind: getting cut, the “trash bag” moment, earning the Y

27:50 - Survival mode: 3.0 GPA rule, injuries, and staying on the roster

29:30 - Scout team to special teams: why reps under pressure made him better

32:45 - Football to CEO: identity after the jersey and carrying the same principles into business

38:40 - Relentless reps + “success leaves clues”: copying patterns until they become you

42:15 - Money as lifestyle design: why financial clarity reduces stress everywhere else

46:35 - The monthly report: one source of truth for spending, cash flow, investments, net worth

48:35 - Doug’s 20s mistakes: lifestyle inflation, shame, and losing years of compounding

50:30 - Intentional wealth: using money to strengthen marriage, family, health, impact now

53:50 - How to get the report + Alchemy discount, and how Kurt can help

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Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 - Intro: Doug welcomes Kaysen Stevens

02:05 - Working with family: How Kaysen ended up selling with his brother

06:30 - From selling boutique jewelry and caramel apples to door-to-door solar

10:05 - First blitz breakthrough: Setting 10 appointments on day one by leading with energy

14:40 - Loving the doors: Why Kaysen prefers knocking over sitting appointments

18:05 - The “neediness is creepy” problem: Why desperation kills trust instantly

22:10 - Common rookie mistake: Talking too fast, coming in too strong, and triggering “sales wall”

26:30 - Scarcity abundance: How Kaysen resets mindset (and why faith plays a big role)

33:10 - “Come to Jesus” moment and letting go of outcome obsession

41:20 - The 3-step reset system: Movement + personal declaration + shifting focus back to service

52:10 - Big jump in results: What it took to go from 33 deals to 98 (sacrifice + obsession + progression)

58:30 - 2026 vision: Lifestyle design, building a huge team, and using content + culture to scale

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Timestamps of Key Moments

04:12 - Why Corey moved from sales training to deeper mindset + emotional capacity work

08:05 - Corey’s origin story: door-to-door while in undergrad/grad school, graduating debt-free

12:10 - The hidden toll of rejection: “being unwanted” 150+ times a day and emotional exhaustion

16:40 - The core trap: tying worth to performance—and what shifts when identity changes

21:05 - Values-based living: why defining your true values is the foundation of self-respect

26:18 - Doug’s core value of “depth” and how real vulnerability creates real connection

31:30 - Masks, fear of opening up, and why men stay closed off after heartbreak or betrayal

36:55 - The avoidance pattern: quick anger, disconnection, and the “vice cycle” 

42:08 - Emotional capacity 101: unpleasant emotions aren’t “bad” they’re information and protection

47:22 - Community vs 1:1 work: why retreats create “accelerated change” and group healing

54:10 - What’s next for 2026: Corey’s identity-focused brand shift + Doug’s elite mastermind model and pricing tiers

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Timestamps of Key Moments

04:05 – Leaving consulting: trusting intuition over logic

07:40 – Why Vivint’s energy felt different from day one

09:10 – The “magic window” of early Vivint culture

13:20 – Best Buy experiment: lessons from a bold failure

17:05 – Sprint bundle mistake (and the hidden flaw)

21:40 – Value-first mindset: stopping consulting, starting execution

24:55 – Salesforce as the lifeblood of sales enablement

27:15 – Pay scales that actually work (3-interest alignment)

33:05 – Changing the business model without losing reps

38:45 – NRG acquisition: culture clash → resilience

42:50 – Why Vivint survived when others didn’t

46:10 – Leadership essentials: consistency beats talent

52:40 – AI at Vivint: training bots + smarter homes

57:30 – Why door-to-door skills are AI-proof

01:02:20 – Building real wealth: equity, residuals, ownership mindset

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The conversation then pivots into a deeply personal chapter: Kevin’s decision to join NuSun, his “had to do it” moment, and how meeting his wife Andrea has transformed his definition of success, partnership, conflict, and holistic wellness. This is part door-to-door history, part masterclass in brand and leadership, and part love story about becoming the next version of yourself with the right person beside you.

Timestamps of Key Moments

06:58–What Makes a Brand Stand Out in Door-to-Door

08:10–Finding Your Differentiator & Identity

10:42–Why Most Teams Tell the Same Story

13:05–Why Companies Fail or Last

15:48–Legacy Thinking vs Flash-in-the-Pan Leadership

01:32–Building the Early Sales Empire

04:15–The Art of Storytelling in Sales & Leaders

25:02–The “Had to Do It” Moment

30:45–Energetic States: Fearful vs Hopeful vs Certain

33:30–How Culture & Competition Drive Excellence

37:20–Finding His Person & Redefining Success

40:15–How Kevin Knew Andrea Was “The One”

43:05–Choosing the Right Partner & Avoiding Resentment

46:52–Navigating Conflict: Tools, Therapy & Repair

49:10–Emotional Capacity, Loyalty & Feeling Safe

55:00–Holistic Wellness, Marriage & The Next Chapter

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They also unpack the power of daily pause rituals, phone-free Sundays, and learning to distinguish ego from genuine inner calling, especially during big life transitions like leaving LA or changing careers. Along the way, Doug and Julian talk about rewiring limiting beliefs, spotting recurring patterns in relationships and business, and the importance of aligned community and high-quality coaching on the path of becoming your highest self.

Timestamps of Key Moments

01:32 – Who Julian Was Before Men’s Work, Burning Man & Plant Medicine

03:58 – Feeling Awkward in His Body & Becoming a CrossFit Athlete

06:45 – From Self-Focused Athlete to Service-Focused Coach

09:12 – Spiritual Awakening Doing Burpees: “I Am Not My Thoughts”

12:48 – Last Competitive Season, Moving States & a Potent Mushroom Journey

16:30 – Realizing There’s More to Life Than Just Performance & Goals

19:40 – Moving to Bali & Discovering Traditional Hatha Yoga

23:35 – Mind–Body–Spirit: The 8 Limbs of Yoga & Ascending Consciousness

27:18 – Doug’s First Yoga Class & 15 Years of Mental Noise Going Quiet

31:05 – Funny Restorative Yoga Story & Softening the “Sales Bro” Identity

34:42 – Julian’s Night Routine: Stretch, Breath & Meditation on the Road

38:20 – Front Layer vs Second Layer of Mind & Accessing Intuition

42:36 – You Are the Driver, Not the Car: Self vs the Mind-Machine

46:10 – Flow State, Synchronicity & The Story of How They Actually Met

49:22 – Grandview Summer in Venice: The Power of Aligned Community

53:05 – Following Your Heart, Leaving LA & Knowing When It’s Time to Go

56:40 – Ego vs True Intuitive Calling & Being Honest With Yourself

1:00:02 – Journaling, Patterns in Dating & Rewriting Subconscious Beliefs

1:04:30 – Helping Men Get Free: Coaching, Communication & Energy Leaks

1:08:05 – Why Having a Coach Accelerates Growth & What Julian Works On

1:11:10 – How to Work With Julian & Closing Big Love

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He opens up about a devastating breakup, an “ego death” summer on the doors, and how grief, spirituality, and mentorship helped him rebuild from the inside out. Doug and Omar explore what real masculinity looks like, the power of learning to feel your emotions instead of running from them, and how freedom comes not from escaping discomfort, but from expanding your capacity to experience it.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:45 — Nervous Start: Omar admits imposter syndrome.

02:05 — Alchemy Summit: Redwoods, yoga, spirituality glimpse.

03:40 — Liminal Space: Identity crisis after a rough summer.

05:00 — What is Alchemy Summit?: Doug explains the purpose 

06:30 — Seasonal Energy: Feminine reset vs. masculine sales event.

07:55 — Jordan Upbringing: "Too Arab for America, too white for Jordan" tension.

09:20 — Boxing Roots: Finding belonging, national team, staying sane through fighting.

11:05 — Coach Tom Era: 130° garage gym, Ramadan, "finish 12 rounds."

13:10 — Mortality: Weight cuts, dehydration, friends lost in boxing.

14:45 — Performance Highs: Sales vs. fight wins; sales' deeper call.

16:20 — Letting Boxing Go: Dreams vs. reality of long-term damage.

17:55 — Recruitment: Ali Sultan's timely Snapchat message.

19:15 — First Blitz: Small upgrades, early wins, commission taste.

20:35 — Palm Springs Broke: "Sell 3 EFP or you’re stuck here"—hitting 3.01.

22:10 — Rich House Awakening: Mansion, steak, vision expansion.

23:30 — Mentors & Brotherhood: Steve, Jay Lou, Ali, Noor, Qais—gratitude.

25:00 — DC Summers: Bageling → Rookie 165 → Sophomore 200.

26:30 — Heartbreak Summer: Worst breakup, crying daily on the doors.

28:00 — Doug Parallels: His 2018 breakup, depression, 125-deal year.

29:40 — Self-Worth Collapse: Tying identity to sales, women, status.

31:00 — "Just for today": Doug's Little Rock practice—nature, journaling.

32:45 — Ego Death: Losing hair, car, money, persona—left weeping.

34:20 — Grief as Initiation: Men lacking ritual; Francis Weller.

35:55 — Karma Full Circle: Stealing girls → being cheated on.

37:15 — Freedom from Self: Doug on feeling discomfort.

38:40 — Self-Work as Numbing: Using wellness to escape.

40:05 — Last Week Breakthrough: Going out anxious but present; detaching from results.

41:30 — Divine Intuition: Surrendering effort, not forcing outcomes.

43:00 — Luciana Lesson: "I wake up and let intuition lead."

44:30 — Flow vs. Force: Action + surrender, harvesting the day.

46:00 — Big-Year Vision: 300+ personal, 2,000-rep downline—by winning today.

47:10 — Doug Reflects: From chaos to grounded masculine.

48:20 — Closeout: Love, brotherhood, and Alchemy Summit return tease.

49:30 — After-Mic: ATL vs. Utah summits; Omar loving Atlanta life.

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Charles opens up about treatment, AA, plant medicine (including ayahuasca), love and partnership, fatherhood, and his current goals, like chasing a sub-3 Tokyo Marathon and building an AI golf-swing coaching app. It’s a raw, uplifting conversation about discipline, service, and redefining what “being helpful” looks like in everyday life.hip, and practical prospecting strategies (like cold-calling agents) that actually work.

Timestamps of Key Moments

 02:05 — Welcome: Doug introduces Charles P. Sales; vibe set for a flowy convo

03:00 — Running origin: From zero marathons to training with a South Jordan running gym

05:00 — Picking a race: Why Tokyo Marathon, local marathons

06:30 — Training leap: Second half marathon PB by 10 minutes; age-group win

08:10 — Runner’s high? Doug’s take vs. Charles’ “pleasure comes after”

09:20 — The first 3 miles: Pain, settling into flow, “raw-dogging” runs (no music)

11:15 — Mind mechanics: Daydreamy “other place,” clarity on long efforts

14:30 — Micro to macro: What the hour-long run teaches about long life challenges

19:15 — 15 years sober: Milestone run (15 miles), unexpected wave of emotion

20:40 — The dream: Older self in an attic potential wasted, catalyst to change

22:30 — Misconceptions of addiction: Innocent starts; the opioid era context

27:05 — AA in practice: Sponsors, home group, service, spirituality

28:45 — Meeting formats: Topics like resentment, amends, taking inventory

30:10 — Treatment entry: Homelessness, reverse intervention, 72-hour flight to Utah

33:40 — Withdrawals: Hot/cold, no sleep, body misfires; meds then stopping meds

35:10 — White-knuckle window: 4–5 brutal days; lingering regulation for a year

36:30 — Post-rehab rebuild: Returning at 1 year to say thanks

37:45 — Career lift-off: Hired at the center; nine years to Director-level impact

39:30 — Staying in Utah: Community, recovery ecosystem, outdoor culture

42:40 — Partnership model: Space for “all-in Charles,” opposite recharge styles

44:10 — Same team energy: Loyalty, consideration, intentionality

45:30 — Plant medicine chapter: Sister’s psilocybin shift from clinical depression

48:50 — First psilocybin: Therapeutic container; next-day feeling of deeper God connection

50:05 — Ayahuasca call: Costa Rica; Rachel’s nudge vs. Charles’ fear

51:15 — Night one: Meeting God as Mom; seeing life through her eyes

53:00 — Releasing resentment: Purge, empathy, committing to tell her 

57:10 — Integration > ceremony: Living the love without the medicine

58:15 — Running as stabilizer: Embodiment without destabilization

59:30 — Current stance: No near-term plans; grateful, not dependent

1:00:40 — Service ethos: “Be helpful” as organizing principle (without arrogance)

1:03:10 — Connection in a noisy world: Simplify, show up, touch grass

1:04:15 — What’s next—work: AI golf swing coach app; partnering with real 

1:06:30 — Giving back: Consulting in behavioral health & recovery

1:07:15 — Dad life: Being present with two daughters; savoring being “the coolest”

1:08:10 — Closing: Gratitude, chapter shifts every 5 years, embracing the unknown

1:09:20 — Wrap: Off-mic reflections; “hour and ten” flyby; dots connecting from 2010 to now

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Corey shares how growing up in Utah shaped his builder mindset, why cash-on-cash and ARV still rule, and how a bruising 30-unit project and a bankruptcy became his greatest teachers. They dive deep into integrity in business, mentorship, and practical prospecting strategies (like cold-calling agents) that actually work.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 – Intro & Childhood Memories: Doug and Corey reminisce about Little League football, family stories, and reconnecting after 28 years.

04:55 – The Bankruptcy Story: Corey opens up about carrying $30M in personal guarantees, the emotional toll, and lessons learned from losing everything.

09:45 – Rebuilding Spiritually: How Corey reframed money, abundance, and forgiveness—learning that shame only blocks future success.

13:10 – Entering Real Estate Development: Following in his father’s footsteps after the 2008 crash and returning to the family business.

17:45 – First Major Project (Millcreek): A 30-unit apartment build, the precast parking disaster, and lessons in accountability.

23:30 – First Big Win: Gaining trust from a major client and overcoming imposter syndrome through results and service.

27:40 – Sitting With Discomfort: Doug and Corey discuss emotional resilience, feeling instead of resisting pain, and stacking evidence of worth.

32:25 – Integrity in Business: Why Corey only pursues “win-win” deals and how abundance mindset outperforms cutthroat tactics.

37:10 – Getting Into the Game: How beginners can find and structure real estate deals, avoid analysis paralysis, and start small.

42:30 – Cold Calling & Outreach: Corey’s simple daily method for connecting with agents and sourcing profitable off-market deals.

48:00 – Mentorship & Jamil Damji: The importance of finding the right coach and how guidance accelerates results by years.

53:40 – State of the Market: Corey’s take on rates, holding property long-term, and why the best deals are built on today’s realities—not tomorrow’s hopes.

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They trace Meg’s arc from four straight 200+ years in sales to a profound spiritual awakening, trauma healing, and motherhood. Meg opens up about integration after psychedelics, what Kambo actually is (and isn’t), who it helps, and the simple daily practices—food as medicine, movement, and nature,that keep her calm, confident, and clear.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Meg Del Toro; Doug and Meg’s parallel journeys from D2D “savages” to facilitators

01:02 – Top-tier Sales: Meg’s rookie year, four 200+ seasons, and paying off debt fast

05:12 – Philly on the Doors: Safety, resilience, and adapting from river guide to urban knocks

08:45 – “Full Del Toro”: Fortitude, positive self-talk, and deciding to conquer what she starts

12:18 – Never Waste a Day: Doing the math on lost workdays and locking in productivity

16:40 – Women in Sales: Advantages, challenges, dress/code shifts, and household dynamics

20:55 – Mentors Matter: Lessons from Puck Hereford & Aaron Doria—fail forward and lead with positivity

24:30 – Motherhood & Healing: Bed rest, seeing her “best and worst,” EMDR, and Doug’s nudge toward psychedelics

30:42 – Hard but Holy: Meg’s difficult mushroom journey processing childhood abuse; why integration is everything (Doug adds perspective)

36:58 – Kambo 101: What it is, how it’s administered, legal status, who it’s for/not for

43:15 – Three in 30: Protocol, “weighted jacket off” calm, presence over reactivity

49:50 – Food as Medicine: Taste-bud reset, dropping baby weight, real-food rules & parenting tools; nature for grounding and how to book Meg

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Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 — Intro: Welcoming guest Dayton LeBlanc and setting the table for a vulnerable, high-performance conversation.

02:18 — Childhood Reality Check: Dayton describes growing up scared, witnessing his mom’s abuse, and how those moments shaped his capacity to love and lead.

05:46 — Coping as a Kid: Fear, hiding under the bed, learning to read people early—and realizing later it wasn’t “normal.”

09:12 — $13–15K in Debt at 15: Blows an engine, takes a sales leap, lives off a maxed card—then gets his first wire and pays everyone back.

12:50 — Environment & Belief: First time on a plane, leaders reflect his worth back to him; shifting from “poor me” to “use it as fuel.”

16:05 — Wire Day: The call, the bank, the cash on the table—closing the loop with family and a new identity.

19:40 — From Pest to Vivint: Why he chased leadership over money, set out to break records, and built conviction beyond “the pitch.”

24:28 — Leaving Vivint for Solar: Not fearing the storm, learning longer-cycle sales, and choosing service (grandma-first mindset) over speed.

29:55 — Sales Philosophy > Script: “It’s an emotional transaction.” Selfless listening, deeper time with customers, delayed gratification.

34:22 — Recruiting via Personal Brand: Attract, don’t push. Give real value, scale through your leaders’ 100-lists, and keep commitments (5 a.m. texts, answering at 3 a.m.).

39:47 — Lead From the Front: Manage the system, not the emotions. Stack receipts. Build capacity with the mantra: “I can handle it.”

44:58 — War Room & What’s Next: Creating a home for reps when “the industry loves you till you’re gone,” and why this year will be Dayton’s biggest yet.

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They get brutally honest about the current state of sales: why solar isn’t the gold rush it once was, how interest rates and new laws reshaped the game, and why only those who master skill and systems will survive. 

Danny breaks down the future of the industry from roofing to fiber optics and shares his blueprint for sustainable success: train like a pro, build structure through learning systems, and develop the mindset of a real leader, not just a rep.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 – Intro & Danny’s 14-summer run: From Platinum/Vivint glory days to coaching and solar.

00:35 – State of Solar 2025: Expensive money, thinner savings, NEM 3.0, battery complexity, and brutal chargebacks.

02:10 – Prediction: Short-term pain, AI-driven grid pressure → eventual policy tailwinds and incentives returning.

05:20 – Mindset reset: “Work 3x harder for half the money”—moving from gold-rush expectations to pro habits.

09:00 – Top earners = top learners: Books, conferences, deliberate practice; Doug’s “hours, attitude, approach” framework.

12:45 – Leaving (or staying) wisely: The only good exit is a real calling; build rep → manager → regional skills first.

16:30 – Team design that scales: The recruiter + rabbit + team-captain trio to mask weaknesses and duplicate wins.

21:15 – Biggest mistakes & money discipline: Don’t linger as “cool top rep”; save cash, then pivot to recruiting/leadership.

28:40 – Recruiting & brand without cringe: Value-first content, protect customers, studio training over rage-bait.

35:10 – What’s hot now: Roofing realities (insurance tightening), fiber’s government-funded boom, plus water filters & permanent lights.

43:55 – Systems over heroics: Why LMS + AI role-play + clear onboarding beats “throw them on a blitz” every time; train transaction first.

56:00 – Why to be excited: Recessions forge killers—skills outlast cycles; “stick and stay and the job will pay.”

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 Brielle opens up about her 10-day coma, cognitive recovery, fitness transformation, and the mindset that kept her from quitting. Together they unpack leadership, feminine grit, identity shifts, and the spiritual side of sales and self-belief.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Brielle Whitney Money & Doug’s pride in her first Grit summer

02:10 – The lifestyle pivot: From partying and autopilot living to Peloton challenge and discipline

05:00 – The coma story: Longboard crash, 10 days in a coma, and the miracle recovery that changed her

08:15 – Cognitive rehab breakthroughs: Functional MRI therapy, attention rebuilding, and learning fatigue

11:20 – Personality 180°: From social butterfly to self-disciplined “gritty” introvert — learning to be present

14:40 – Mind-Body-Spirit Alignment: Animal-based diet, Othership breathwork, and intuitive living

18:05 – Why Grit felt aligned: Being recruited through purpose, not perks — Doug’s 4 currencies of leadership

22:00 – Control, OCD & surrender: Letting go, tapping into the unknown, and “clarity comes in motion”

27:30 – Selling an identity shift: How real recruiting is helping people move from point A to point B

32:50 – Women in sales: How Brielle’s Alabama squad reshaped the culture and raised standards

38:45 – Building evidence-based confidence: Running 20 miles at 20, David Goggins mindset, & mental calluses

45:00 – The next chapter: Leading women at Grit, sharing her growth publicly, and what’s next for Brielle

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Coach, creator of Life Like Lunden, and host of Self Love & Sweat. They explore Lunden’s evolution from “workouts” to “work-ins,” the courage to reinvent, and how core values, meditation, and community shape an aligned life.

They unpack friend breakups, the “three-minute / three-hour / three-day friends” framework, emotional regulation, and Dr. Joe Dispenza’s practices. Lunden shares stories from moving to Austria to front a fitness startup, relocating to Utah for nature, and learning to love the messy middle of growth , plus why being willing to feel embarrassed might be the ultimate superpower.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 — Intro: Welcoming Lunden Souza & the shift from fitness to inner work

02:18 — Origins in Fitness: From psych major to in-home trainer (and what homes reveal)

06:05 — Masks & Motivation: Front-facing pressure, COVID realizations, dropping the persona

10:22 — Courage to Change: Austria, Utah, and giving big life moves “a full year”

14:36 — Growth vs. Fixed Mindset: Micro-steps and doing hard things on purpose

18:11 — Friend Breakups: Boundaries, leaving group chats, protecting your circle

22:47 — 3-Minute / 3-Hour / 3-Day Friends: Doug’s framework for upgrading your people

26:33 — The Messy Middle: Making space for new community & getting good at being alone

31:10 — Try New Things: Hobbies, embarrassment tolerance, learning new skills (skiing, aufguss)

36:02 — Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Work: Breaking the habit of being yourself & morning practice

42:28 — Emotional Regulation: Letting feelings move through; Singer & Ram Dass insights

49:15 — What’s Next for Lunden: Sharing the “mess” authentically & inviting aligned opportunities

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Ponyboy shares the origin of his nickname, his early years navigating tough markets, and the pivotal choice to stay committed when friends quit. He opens up about a “dark night of the soul,” the tools that helped him out of it (including Byron Katie’s “The Work”), and how solidifying identity and daily disciplines transformed his results. They also dive into recruiting with integrity, building culture without toxicity, and designing an adventurous, freedom-driven life—hello, Bali.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Max “Ponyboy” Jones & the nickname origin story

01:12 – Rookie Year Starts: Joining Sunrun/Meraki under Zach Anderson & first impressions

03:05 – Little Rock, AR: Culture shock, Pine Bluff “Crime Bluff,” and selling through chaos

05:02 – Choosing to Stay: Friends leave, but Ponyboy commits—why quitting wasn’t an option

06:30 – First Wins: $26K out of high school and the early mindset around money and vision

08:14 – Year Two Leap: From 42 to 120 accounts—being “two feet in” and better leadership

10:22 – Georgia Year: Negative culture, “protecting bandwidth,” and separating to produce

12:47 – Rituals That Worked: Gym for emotional regulation, journaling, and boundary setting

15:10 – Dark Night of the Soul: Months of anxiety, shadow work, and support from mentors

18:06 – The Work by Byron Katie: Deconstructing “I’m not a top rep” and flipping the story

21:18 – Identity Stack: “I am” statements, spoken affirmations, and energy that closes

24:03 – Freedom & Adventure: Designing life around impact, recruiting authentically, Bali plans

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They explore the shift from achievement to fulfillment, how to recognize “enough,” building presence in relationships, and practical ways to reduce digital distraction. 

Jimmy shares practices for tuning into intuition (silence, nature, solitude), the power of being with uncomfortable emotions, lessons from David Deida on deep presence, and a blueprint for creating real male friendships through vulnerability and shared high-adventure experiences.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 — Intro: Why skip the backstory and go straight to what matters now

00:38 — “Tired of chasing”: Moving into a dream home and redefining ambition

02:12 — Seasons of hustle: Jung, ego, and learning that “more” is never enough

05:06 — Choosing ‘enough’: Taking the foot off the gas and grounding in gratitude

08:15 — Be here now: Presence vs. fighting reality; happiness without “better”

12:22 — Feeling the hard stuff: Ram Dass, grief, and letting unpleasant emotions in

16:48 — Dating & depth: From performance to presence; lessons from David Deida

21:13 — Connecting to self: Silence, nature, and sitting still to hear intuition

29:07 — Distraction is the enemy: Boundaries for social (One Sec, Brick, muting feeds)

34:31 — Unconditional love: Loving past versions of self; learning from losses

41:02 — Friend breakups & loyalty: Honoring seasons and making space for new bonds

52:14 — How to build brotherhood: Take off the mask, share truth, and stack big experiences

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He shares the story of co-founding Zeal, a supplement company that scaled to eight-figure revenues before being acquired, and the valuable lessons learned from both successes and failures along the way. Doug and Dan also explore deeper themes of intuition, faith, and surrender, discussing how to distinguish guidance from impulse, when to persist versus when to pivot, and why saying “no” can be as powerful as saying “yes.”

This is a candid and inspiring conversation for anyone navigating growth in business, leadership, and life.

Timestamps of Key Moments

• 00:00 Intro — why Dan’s a “winner” across sales, family, and health
• 03:10 Early D2D solar & moving the family to Oʻahu (22 suitcases, no Plan B)
• 12:45 From blank pitch to 1,200 rooftops in 10 months
• 18:20 Leaving D2D, corporate lessons, and what didn’t fit
• 24:30 Launching Zeal (ACV caps → 7 figures), the eight-figure exit
• 32:05 Two post-exit misses: hubris, when to quit vs. push through
• 38:40 Outsourcing weaknesses; agencies & global talent
• 44:10 Family as KPI: annual/weekly planning, saying “no”
• 50:15 Surrender ≠ giving up—dropping inner resistance and going all-in

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They revisit chippy hardwood memories, Braden’s position switch at BYU, and the “welcome to college” moment that planted fear and how a single sports-psych session reframed everything. 

They dig into coaching frameworks (“connect before you correct”), bouncing back after mistakes (WIN: What’s Important Now), perfectionism and NIL pressure in today’s college sports, and practical reset tools athletes can use in high-stakes moments. 

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Braden Brown, BYU Performance & Mental Health Coach

00:34 – Rivalry Rewind: High-school battles, stitches, and an ejection story

02:10 – Position Shift: From tight end to tackle & a “rag-doll” moment vs. Koa Misi

04:20 – Aftermath & Fear: Film-room embarrassment and playing not to get beat

06:05 – Better Feedback: “Connect before you correct” and seeking context first

07:50 – Mindset Flip: One sports-psych session—focus on controllables, not fear

09:22 – Bounce-Back Tools: Recovering fast with WIN—What’s Important Now

10:55 – Common Struggles: Perfectionism, NIL era pressure, and roster anxiety

12:30 – Growth Lens: The power of yet for bench-to-field transitions

14:05 – Career Path: From IUPUI to BYU; shoutout to Kurt and mental performance

15:40 – On-Field Resets: Visualization, a physical “reset button,” and “flush it” cue

17:15 – Play Present: Mindfulness & the Serenity Prayer—be where your feet are

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Chelsea opens up about raising a non-binary child, navigating adoption, pursuing her MBA at 40, and the intentional practices that sustain her marriage. Together, Doug and Chelsea discuss spirituality, respect, parenting, and how to find clarity even in the midst of life’s most difficult challenges.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Chelsea Baugh, long-time friend and seeker of wisdom

02:10 – Curiosity as a Strength: How Chelsea’s innate desire to go deep shaped her life and relationships

06:40 – Anatomy of Peace: Lessons on compassion, conflict, and living with a heart at peace

13:15 – Pivot Moments: Raising a non-binary child and choosing love over resistance

20:05 – Marriage Foundations: Communication, intimacy, and values that keep her relationship with Casey strong

27:42 – Navigating Conflict: Why repair and intentionality matter more than perfection

34:58 – The Quarterly Check-In: How she and Casey align on calendars, kids, and their relationship

40:30 – Entering Her 40s: Lessons from her 30s and hopes for the next decade

46:55 – Adoption Journey: From fertility struggles to the clarity that opened the door to adoption

54:18 – Spiritual Nudges: How Chelsea discerns divine guidance from her own thoughts

1:03:05 – MBA Challenges: Stepping into fear, finding her voice, and handling imposter syndrome

1:15:40 – Inner Tools: Doug shares practices for relaxing the body and accessing clarity

1:28:10 – Faith, Direction & Stewardship: Finding alignment through spirituality and intentional living

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They dive into her 17-year journey in door-to-door sales  from knocking doors in worn-out Vans to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio. 

Suli shares how she’s navigated self-limiting beliefs, balanced family and career, built discipline, and invested strategically for long-term freedom. She opens up about the mindset needed to sustain high performance, why fear can be a powerful ally, and how she’s now mentoring others to level up without leaving their companies. 

Packed with practical advice, inspiring stories, and raw honesty, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and growth both personal and financial.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Suli Zinck on her 40th birthday

03:14 – Biggest lesson learned at 39: Relationships over everything

06:59 – From missionary work to 12 summers in pest control

12:45 – Balancing motherhood, marriage, and sales success

18:04 – Meeting her husband and building an unorthodox partnership

25:30 – Communication habits that keep her marriage strong

29:18 – Where her discipline and work ethic came from

36:14 – Breaking out of a scarcity mindset and embracing personal growth

44:53 – Overcoming self-limiting beliefs in sales and leadership

54:27 – The power of working with fear instead of avoiding it

59:40 – Being a woman and person of color in door-to-door sales

1:06:55 – Discovering her strengths through human design and therapy

1:13:48 – Why investing in coaching paid off 10x

1:20:19 – How Suli built her real estate and investment portfolio

1:29:47 – Lessons from losing $100K and bouncing back stronger

1:35:55 – Advice for sales reps heading into August grind mode

1:43:20 – Daily habits that separate top reps from the rest

1:50:05 – Why experienced reps also need accountability and mentorship

1:55:42 – How to join Suli’s mentorship blitzes and programs

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 Together they dive deep into Jeff’s new book, The Last Book Written by a Human, exploring AI as both a transformative tool and an existential mirror for humanity. Jeff shares personal stories on spirituality, vulnerability, psychedelics, and the importance of community in the age of intelligent machines.

 They discuss the need to rehumanize ourselves, embrace imperfection, lean into awe and wonder, and strengthen our capacity to feel discomfort as a pathway to growth. This candid conversation weaves together business insight, mystical experiences, and heartfelt reflections on love, presence, and purpose.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

• 00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Jeff Burningham, author of The Last Book Written by a Human
• 03:42 – The bull case for AI and why Jeff focuses on its spiritual implications
• 07:18 – AI as a “cosmic mirror” reflecting humanity’s data and behavior
•  12:05 – The beauty of imperfection and the irreplaceable messiness of being human
• 16:44 – Why relationships and friction are essential in an AI-driven world
• 22:51 – Doug’s story of leaving his phone to connect with community and nature
•  29:38 – Jeff on embodiment, relationships, and nature as humanity’s greatest teachers
• 34:12 – Finding awe and wonder through presence and seeing with “new eyes”
• 40:16 – Distinguishing between the higher self and the ego’s fearful voice
• 46:02 – Psychedelics, mystical experiences, and rethinking spirituality
• 55:27 – The importance of shedding conditioning to uncover our true nature
• 1:03:14 – Love as the ultimate purpose behind Jeff’s work and life journey

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Follow Jeff:

• IG: @jeffburningham
• Get his book: The Last Book Written by a Human / https://www.jeffburningham.com/book/

Doug reflects on the three unavoidable realities of life-pain, uncertainty, and never-ending work and unpacks how our resistance to them often creates more suffering. Drawing on stories from his own spiritual journey, coaching practice, and even an ayahuasca ceremony, Doug teaches us how to lean into discomfort with grace, calm, and self-trust.

This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to move from emotional reactivity to personal mastery.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

0:00 – Intro: Doug sets the stage for this solo episode and shares how discomfort is the key trait of the most successful people he knows.

03:45 – Embracing Emotional Discomfort: Why chasing success to avoid unpleasant emotions is a losing game.

08:00 – The Illusion of Arrival: Doug explains the common trap of thinking external success will eliminate inner turmoil.

13:12 – Three Realities of Life: Pain, uncertainty, and never-ending work—and what happens when we stop resisting them.

19:58 – The Mountain Analogy: Doug recalls a pivotal moment when he realized that life is an ongoing climb, not a destination.

25:10 – Introducing Inner Alchemy: A practical tool to transmute discomfort rather than escape it.

28:30 – Understanding T.A.R.: Tension, Anxiety, and Resistance as signals for when to apply inner alchemy.

32:22 – Step One – Unclench: Releasing physical tension as the first step to navigating inner disturbance.

36:04 – Step Two – Welcome It, Don’t Touch It: Why resisting emotions only makes them grow, and how to sit with discomfort.

41:40 – The Dementor Metaphor: Doug shares an ayahuasca vision that changed how he relates to emotional pain.

46:35 – Step Three – I Can Handle This: The mantra that can shift your nervous system and increase your capacity.

51:05 – Living in Triple C: Calm in the body, confident in the self, and clear in the mind—Doug’s target state for handling life.

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• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE
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Megan opens up about her transition from Vivint to the tech world, navigating the corporate ladder, and the lessons she's learned about leadership, accountability, and personal growth. Megan also dives deep into her spirituality, daily practices, and why she believes life is a simulation. From meditation to breathwork and embracing joy, Megan shares the tools that have helped her cultivate success and live a fulfilling life.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

03:40 - Door-to-Door Sales: Megan’s early challenges and success in the field

07:00 - Transition to Corporate: Megan’s shift from door-to-door to a more structured corporate role

10:10 - Leadership Lessons: How door-to-door sales prepared her for corporate success

13:35 - The Power of Accountability: How Megan practices extreme ownership and accountability with her team

17:00 - Tapping into the ‘Why’: The importance of understanding personal and team motivations

21:15 - Personal Growth: Megan’s advice on self-development and navigating challenges in the corporate space

28:00 - The Boomerang Effect: Why what you give comes back multiplied

32:00 - Overcoming Obstacles: How Megan learned to tackle difficulties and continue growing

35:00 - The ‘Above the Line’ Mentality: How taking responsibility transforms leadership

40:20 - The Power of ‘Being Okay’: Why Megan believes true happiness comes from within

45:00 - The Evolution of ‘Why’: Megan’s changing motivations and what drives her today

49:45 - Life’s Big Questions: Megan and Doug discuss the meaning of life and the possibility of reincarnation

53:15 - The Simulation Theory: Megan’s thoughts on living in a simulation and multiple realities

56:30 - Hobbies & Self-Care: How Megan finds joy in life beyond work

59:10 - Closing Thoughts: Megan’s advice for women in leadership and her vision for the future

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• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE
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• IG: @megggprince

They discuss the moment Brock burned the boats and entered his first 100-mile race with just $500 in the bank, the standards that define high-performing communities, and how men can begin to transmute their pain into purpose. Whether you're an entrepreneur, father, athlete, or someone quietly feeling stuck in the monotony of life, this episode is a deep, expansive reminder that the greatest transformations happen from the inside out.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

02:58 - Doug reflects on Brock's joyful energy and commitment to growth

06:42 - Brock's early life, football injuries, and the birth of NeuroMastery

12:10 - The defining moment: His wife calls out his misalignment with finance

16:25 - How to distinguish fear from faith and ego from intuition

22:18 - Turning down a sales leadership opportunity to pursue purpose

29:45 - Courage over confidence: Why quitting finance led to inner alignment

35:40 - Building a business with $500 and betting it all on a 100-mile race

41:05 - The terrorist voice: Brock's tools for handling self-doubt

49:17 - Lessons from ultramarathons: Why mile 40 is where most people quit

56:20 - The standards that define poor, good, excellent, and outstanding performance

01:06:02 - Building from the inside out: How NeuroMastery changes lives

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• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/
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Follow Brock: 

• IG: @brockpainterofficial

Dave opens up about running away from home at 17, the mindset that kept him going through rejection, and the principles that have shaped his success. They dive deep into leadership, lifestyle design, health optimization, fatherhood, AI for investing, and what it truly means to live a life by design, not by default. Dave also introduces his unique concept of “experiential investing” and explains why Axia Partners is doubling down on multifamily and RV park assets.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

05:16 – Door-to-Door Foundations: Leveraging sales as a launchpad for long-term success

07:07 – Early Life Challenges: Running away, surviving on his own, and building grit

12:20 – Leadership Lessons: Why developing people became more fulfilling than selling

18:13 – Sales, Leadership, and Recruitment: The trifecta for building seven-figure success

22:06 – Lifestyle Design: Building a 10-tab spreadsheet to live with intention

26:17 – Health Optimization: Peptides, stem cells, and biohacking for high performance

30:11 – Energy Triangle: Why sleep, movement, and diet drive clarity and success

32:26 – Buying Back Time: How executive assistants and AI freed up Dave’s bandwidth

36:39 – AI Use Case: Dave’s 12-member “investment committee” including Elon & Buffett

43:13 – Financial Freedom Equation: The “40 by 40” goal that helped him retire at 36

46:15 – Experiential Investing: How Axia teaches its investors as they earn

50:27 – Investment Focus: Multifamily & RV parks, and why RVs are the next frontier

53:58 – How to Get Involved: Visit AxiPartners.com or connect with Dave Allred on social media

56:09 – Final Thoughts: Clarity breeds motivation, and why the best is yet to come

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• IG: @daveallred

Books and Resources Mentioned:

• Dave’s Life Style Design Template: https://www.daveallred.com/resources-media/
• How Will You Measure Your Life?  Book
• https://www.functionhealth.com/

Doug and Zaza explore the evolution of their friendship, the painful but transformative lessons of failure, and what it truly means to build confidence and identity through honoring your commitments. Zaza’s storytelling is raw and unfiltered, offering a rare look at what it takes to become elite—not just in sales, but in life.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck, doubting their path, or wondering whether to keep going. Zaza’s journey proves that success is not about being the best—it’s about being the one who refuses to give up.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

00:00 – Intro: Doug welcomes Zaza to the podcast and reflects on their history

01:45 – Memphis Summer: Zaza’s first brutal experience in door-to-door sales at 18 years old

06:20 – Learning the Hard Way: Being the worst rep in the office and learning from elite performers

10:58 – The Turning Point: The phone calls with Casey and Alex that stopped Zaza from quitting

16:43 – The Power of Not Quitting: How pushing through August changed his identity forever

20:50 – Zaza’s Second Year: The vow to never let down his mentor again and the rise to 175 installs

24:33 – The Crash: 11 installs cancel in a single day—Zaza’s most emotionally devastating moment

28:55 – The Comeback: Installing the final deal, crying in the front yard, and driving straight home

33:40 – Leadership Born from Pain: How hardship shaped Zaza’s ability to lead and empathize

38:12 – Confidence Redefined: Why confidence is built only by doing what you say you’ll do

41:36 – You Can’t Beat Someone Who Doesn’t Quit: Zaza shares his secret weapon for long-term success

47:05 – Final Thoughts: Why resilience, not talent, is the ultimate separator in door-to-door sales

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• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE
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• IG: @zazaandersen
• Check out: @todaysthedaypodcast

Timestamps of Key Moments:

• 02:30 - Commitment to the Process: Jordan’s journey from a basic sales rep to a regional leader
• 05:10 - The Importance of Persistence: How Jordan stayed focused and never jumped ship for bigger sign-on bonuses
• 08:00 - Passion and Personality: How Jordan’s high energy fuels his success in sales
• 10:45 - Building Relationships: Why personal connections are key in both business and life
• 15:25 - Loyalty and Persistence: The story behind Jordan’s long-lasting relationship with his wife
• 19:10 - Sales and Life Lessons: How door-to-door sales became a personal development program
• 23:50 - Leadership and Recruitment: The importance of a genuine passion for what you’re selling
• 28:30 - The Power of Authenticity: Why Jordan believes authenticity is the cornerstone of his success
• 32:00 - Overcoming Setbacks: Learning from failures and using them to grow
• 36:15 - Building a Winning Team: How Jordan focuses on helping his team grow through mentorship
• 40:45 - Creating a Positive Culture: Jordan’s approach to developing a culture of success within his team
• 44:30 - Life Beyond Sales: The importance of having hobbies and passions outside of work
• 49:00 - The Girl Scout Cookie Story: A lesson in turning a no-soliciting door into a sales opportunity
• 52:00 - The Power of Intentionality: How mindset and intentionality shape success in sales
• 58:30 - Cultivating a Strong Team: How Jordan incentivizes his team and builds genuine relationships

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• IG: @j.lew__

They explore the deep mindset behind success, the mistakes that shaped his leadership, and how he’s building a legacy not just of wealth—but of purpose. From core values to morning routines to the emotional toll of scaling a business, this episode is a masterclass in what it really means to lead with vision, humility, and heart.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

02:08 - The hunger for growth: identity, family values, and sports

05:15 - Coming to America: dreams, contrast, and opportunity

09:35 - What Americans take for granted: safety, water, roads, mindset

13:42 - From zero to millionaire: the mindset behind financial growth

18:10 - Leadership mistakes: sacrificing culture, avoiding hard decisions

24:50 - Core values at Sunbright: growth, commitment, loyalty, communication

30:30 - Leadership onboarding: books, systems, expectations

37:02 - Learning through events: how Miguel takes & implements notes

42:50 - The balance of hustle and joy: soccer, resentment, and rituals

48:44 - The power of emotional regulation for high performers

52:31 - Relationship with God: business as spiritual service

58:00 - Life collapse: torn ACL, breakup, and team loss in 60 days

1:04:12 - Doug and Miguel on mentorship, gratitude, and resilience

1:09:05 - Final thoughts: your mess is your message

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• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE
• Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE

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• IG:@miguelangelwt

Caleb shares his journey through substance abuse, emotional breakdowns, door-to-door grit, and the shift from chasing success to embodying meaning. Together, they explore deep concepts like intuitive vs. invasive thoughts, personal accountability, and what it truly means to build a life worth living. This is a raw, emotional, and inspiring episode about owning your truth, breaking patterns, and rising from rock bottom.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Caleb Farina and how the episode came together

01:15 – Reconnecting after two years: Breathwork, DMs, and life updates

04:38 – Caleb’s early sales experience and shifting from transactional to transformational thinking

07:10 – Realizing sales success doesn’t equal fulfillment

10:45 – Invasive vs. intuitive thoughts and how to navigate them

14:23 – Rock bottom: Substance use, emotional numbing, and breaking the victim mindset

18:59 – "You don’t have a sales problem. You have a personal problem affecting your sales"

23:30 – Building grit through door-to-door and redefining what winning means

28:45 – Transitioning out of solar: Failing forward and the cost of misalignment

33:00 – The final emotional relapse and a turning point on his mom’s birthday

39:40 – Letting go of who you thought you were supposed to be

45:20 – A new dream: Peace, purpose, and showing up for others

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• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE
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• IG: @thebilloweringguy

This is a deep, expansive conversation about purpose, adversity, leadership, relationships, and creative reinvention through the lens of a man who’s done the inner and outer work.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Sam Taggart, founder of D2D Experts & Door-to-Door Con

01:15 – Building the D2D empire: From side hustle to real estate-backed headquarters

09:43 – The origin of Door-to-Door Con: A silent fast and a spiritual download

16:04 – Desire vs. Calling: How to tell the difference and what true surrender feels like

24:39 – The current “State of the Union” in door-to-door sales and new verticals

31:02 – AI vs. human connection: Why face-to-face sales is more valuable than ever

38:11 – Confidence, neurodivergence, and being unapologetically different

44:57 – Divorce, reinvention, and redefining spirituality outside of religion

53:45 – Shame vs. guilt: How shame keeps us stuck and how to move past it

1:04:20 – Communication in relationships: Tactical tools, emotional fluency & conflict hacks

1:16:50 – Blending families: Value systems, co-parenting, and re-establishing structure

1:24:13 – Creatorship, evolution, and how his third book became a legacy project

Follow Doug:

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• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE
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• IG: @thesamtaggart
• Check out D2D Experts: HERE

Books Mentioned:

• Power vs. Force  by David R. Hawkins

Aaron shares his unfiltered wisdom on why he stayed loyal to one company while others chased trends, the power of emotional resilience, and the foundation of trust needed to build a high-performing organization. From recruiting tactics and personal losses to defining what it means to truly lead this is a masterclass in commitment, integrity, and vision.

 Timestamps of Key Moments:

00:00 – Intro: Doug welcomes Aaron Doria, a respected leader at Vivint and co-founder of Triumph Division

03:42 – Leadership Style: Why Aaron is known for being real, direct, and deeply respected

07:55 – Dana White Inspiration: How authenticity in leadership creates loyalty and impact

10:40 – Why He Stayed: The mindset and discipline behind staying at Vivint through the chaos

15:23 – Corporate Life vs. Sales Freedom: Why Aaron left the ad world for total financial control

19:44 – Rebuilding from Zero: Coming back to Vivint, starting with 4 reps, and scaling to thousands

25:12 – Trust Is Everything: How high-trust partnerships drive fast growth and scale

30:28 – Recruiting & Spouse Strategy: Secrets to building deep buy-in from both recruits and their partners

37:16 – Leadership Development: How Aaron turns reps into impactful team leaders

42:07 – Hardest Summer of His Life: Losing his mother, becoming a dad, and still finishing strong

49:50 – Foundation Over Flash: Why consistency outperforms chasing shiny opportunities

53:34 – Choosing the Right Partner: How his wife Hillary helped shape his success and decision-making

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• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE
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• IG: @aarondoria

 With over 18 years of experience in door-to-door sales, Adam opens up about what truly separates average performers from peak performers: principles over pitches.

 From his humble beginnings in alarms to building a successful career in solar, Adam shares the mindset, leadership philosophy, and wealth-building principles that have defined his journey. They dive into the emotional challenges of rejection, cultivating optimism, building resilient teams, transitioning careers, and investing with intention. Whether you're in sales or simply interested in personal growth, this episode is packed with real wisdom.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

04:56 – First encounters with rejection and emotional resilience

08:33 – Principles vs. tactics: Why top reps win beyond scripts

11:26 – The role of work ethic and the “hustle muscle”

15:40 – Optimism and mental self-talk in sales

19:18 – Discipline over motivation and pushing through doubt

23:31 – When to leave a company and when not to

34:10 – Breaking down Pest, Alarms, and Solar industry fit

38:01 – The power of the setter-closer model in solar

42:58 – How Adam develops young leaders and builds belief

47:19 – Practical systems to help reps set and reach goals

59:04 – Passive vs. active real estate investing explained

1:04:27 – Principles for wealth: control spending, invest wisely

1:07:43 – The impact of marriage and balance in a door-to-door career

1:13:05 – Raising five kids, paragliding, and building a life of freedom

1:16:51 – What Adam wants by 50: $10M net worth and full freedom

Follow Doug:

• IG: @doug_cartwright
• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE
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Follow Adam:

• IG: @adamwwebb
• Check Out Adam’s Resources: HERE

As an executive mindset and transformational coach, Doug reflects on patterns he sees in his one-on-one coaching sessions specifically, the mistaken belief that success will eliminate emotional discomfort.

Doug unpacks powerful metaphors and practical tools to help you increase your emotional capacity, embrace unpleasant emotions, and access what he calls your natural state: calm, confident, and clear. If you've ever wondered why you still feel anxious even when things are going well, this episode is for you.

Doug shares hard-won lessons from personal development, coaching, and lived experience, giving you frameworks to stop fighting your inner world and instead create space to thrive in it.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

0:06 – Doug introduces the recurring emotional challenge among high performers

0:07 – Doug shares client story: success doesn’t eliminate anxiety

0:08 – Redefining emotions: Not good/bad, but pleasant/unpleasant

0:09 – Quote: “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf”

0:11 – Doug’s inner boardroom metaphor for emotional capacity

0:12 – Turning your emotional boardroom into a football stadium

0:14 – The roommates metaphor: learning to live with discomfort

0:17 – Doug explains emotional surrender and the 90-second release

0:20 – Triple C: Calm, Confident, Clear – your ideal state

0:23 – Why decision-making fails in emotional discomfort

0:26 – Life won’t unfold as planned – learn to regulate yourself

0:30 – Bring your best self – emotional regulation impacts everything

Follow Doug:

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• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE
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They dive into the mental toughness it takes to succeed, the importance of state control, and how Nor turned his hustle into a viral personal brand with Polite Productions. If you’re in sales, content creation, or just trying to build confidence, this one’s for you.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

00:00 – Intro: Doug welcomes Nour and kicks off in Houston, reflecting on Nor's journey

01:45 – Nour shares his first exposure to door-to-door sales and how broke he was at Alchemy Summit

05:22 – Nour goes into debt to spark a fire for change

09:41 – How Nour handled fear, pressure, and debt in early sales days

15:10 – Doug and Nour discuss emotional state and how it affects sales performance

20:38 – Shifting mindset from rookie year to committed, grounded energy

25:50 – Building real self-confidence through action and results

29:30 – The creation of “Polite” and how Nour turned branding into a recruiting magnet

35:18 – Nour’s content strategy: mixing humor with informative videos

42:05 – The importance of being authentic and consistent as a creator and rep

47:42 – Nour and Doug break down re-knocking pitch and energy-based sales approach

58:10 – Nour’s big vision: using door-to-door to fund his indie film company, Polite Productions

Follow Doug:

• IG: @doug_cartwright
• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE
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• IG: @noursanif
• Work with Nour

Timestamps of Key Moments:

00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Andrew Horn, speaker, coach & founder of Junto Men’s Retreats

01:15 – From anxiety to curiosity: Andrew’s origin story of asking deeper questions

06:39 – The “Summit Series” epiphany: Am I asking questions to connect or to be liked?

13:10 – Doug’s social anxiety and the power of meaningful questions

16:35 – Top 5 questions to build connection and confidence in any room

20:58 – Emotional inquiry defined: A tool to feel, process, and reclaim energy

27:17 – Live session: Doug is guided through his anxiety using emotional inquiry

38:44 – Breakthrough moment: Letting go of the sixth grade shame

44:30 – Becoming friends with your emotions: The “HOMI” method

49:01 – The connection between shame, motivation, and creative performance

53:42 – The weekly ritual that makes Andrew’s relationship thrive

58:01 – Creating a relationship that gets “better and better forever and ever”

Follow Doug:

• IG: @doug_cartwright
• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/

Follow Andrew:

• IG: @itsandrewhorn
• Andrew Horn’s Emotional Inquiry Questions: https://andrewhorn.substack.com/p/using-emotional-inquiry-to-develop
• Junto Retreats for Men: https://www.wejunto.com/

Resources & Mentions:

• Book: No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz
• https://www.amazon.com/No-Bad-Parts-Restoring-Wholeness/dp/1683646681
• Book: 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, Kaley Warner Klemp
• https://conscious.is/15-commitments
• Nonviolent Communication – Center for NVC
• https://www.cnvc.org
• Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
• https://www.ynharari.com/book/sapiens
• Sam Horn (Andrew’s mom, author & speaker)
• https://www.samhorn.com

Skylar shares his emotional journey from tearing his ACL in college to becoming the top rookie at Vivint after weeks of zero sales. He opens up about the moment that changed his life, how taking radical accountability reshaped his approach, and why emotional resilience is the secret to long-term success in high-pressure environments. This episode is packed with tactical insights, door approach techniques, and the psychology behind high-performance selling.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Skylar Adams and his story of resilience

03:29 – The ACL injury that redirected Skylar’s path to Vivint

07:55 – First summer on the doors: 4 weeks with zero sales

10:19 – The emotional breaking point and calling his dad for advice

12:44 – Radical accountability: “If it’s not working, it’s you.”

17:15 – The concept of the accountability ball and taking full control

22:10 – What happens after you cry on the doors — and why it matters

25:42 – Creating a door approach that disrupts the pattern

28:15 – Why customers say "not interested" and how to bypass reflex objections

29:29 – Making the pitch unfamiliar: disarming techniques that build curiosity

30:58 – The power of slowing down and using intentional language

31:12 – “I want to make my door approach look unfamiliar” — Skylar’s core strategy

32:41 – Sales psychology: uncovering true objections through question-based selling

36:03 – Why your attitude is the aroma of every sales conversation

Follow Doug:

• IG: @doug_cartwright
• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE 
• Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE

Follow Skylar:

• IG: @skylarjadams  

Timestamps of Key Moments:

• 00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Ford Smith to the Alchemy Podcast
• 00:38 – Doug shares how Ford first introduced him to seed oils
• 01:50 – Ford explains his lifelong commitment to physical and mental health
• 03:40 – Ford’s mission: solving for world peace through internal healing
• 05:10 – Elimination diet and the impact of food sensitivities
• 08:33 – Doug and Ford discuss the psychological effects of growing up overweight
• 11:19 – The link between health, brain clarity, and mental focus
• 14:02 – Ford shares his experience getting off alcohol and its mental effects
• 17:45 – Doug and Ford reflect on how psychedelics changed their perception of reality
• 22:01 – Ford's first 8g psilocybin trip: ego death, manic aftermath, and a spiritual download
• 27:43 – The Christ Complex and spiritual narcissism in psychedelic culture
• 30:17 – Ford’s manic three-month journey giving away money and psilocybin

Follow Doug:

• IG: @doug_cartwright
• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/



Follow Ford Smith:

• IG: @ford_smith
• Visit: https://centerforminds.org/
• Rick Doblin & MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies): https://maps.org

Whether you’re about to start your first summer or are already aiming to break sales records, this episode is packed with practical wisdom—from building unshakable confidence to mastering your emotional state and creating a daily system that guarantees success.

Doug also opens up about personal stories from his Vivint days, revealing the sacrifices, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped him become one of the industry’s most respected trainers.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

• 01:00 - Trait #1: Unshakable self-confidence & energy transfer
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• 03:00 - Trait #2: Manage the system, not the emotion
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• 06:00 - The Sacred Block: The top rep’s secret to consistency
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• 09:00 - Trait #3: How elite reps prepare with precision
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• 12:00 - Neighborhood prep: The "list" & Facebook strategy
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• 15:00 - Trait #4: Always be closing & handling objections
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• 18:00 - Trait #5: Relentless problem solving in action
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• 21:00 - Overcoming adversity: Doug’s untold Vivint stories
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• 24:00 - Trait #6: Lifelong learning & investing in yourself
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• 27:00 - Mentors, reading, and becoming a 7-figure rep
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• 30:00 - Final recap: Who you need to become to hit top 

Follow Doug:

• IG: @doug_cartwright
• Join the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE
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Jake Robles is a 400 account rep at Vivint smart home. Self made millionaire at 22

Jake and Doug break down the real traits of top reps, the psychology behind overcoming objections, how to structure a perfect in-home pitch, and the energy you need to carry on the doors. They also dive deep into referral hacks, building trust, neighborhood credibility, and mastering emotional regulation to sustain top-tier performance all summer long. Whether you're aiming for 100 installs or trying to break Vivint records like Jake, this episode is packed with practical gold.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

• 00:00 - Intro: Welcoming Jake Robles for part two of the Alchemy Sales Training
• 00:45 - Top traits of a successful Vivint sales rep
• 02:30 - Mindset shift: Going from 100 to 200+ installs
• 05:00 - Handling the 'Not Interested' objection
• 08:00 - The power of demeanor and energy transfer in sales
• 12:00 - Full walk-through: Jake’s door approach and in-home pitch
• 16:00 - Dealing with objections and qualifying prospects fast
• 19:30 - Referral hacks that actually work
• 22:30 - Neighborhood strategy & credibility building
• 25:00 - How to handle abrasive or skeptical customers
• 28:00 - Emotional regulation for top performers
• 31:00 - Final thoughts: Follow the process, work the hours, surf the waves

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They break down how porn is often a mask for deeper emotional discomfort, why shame makes it worse, and how most men are never taught to process their feelings. Hunter introduces his four-step healing process—Shame, Alignment, Breakup, and Creation—and reveals the surprising connection between porn, self-worth, and testosterone. Whether you’re struggling yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode brings compassion, truth, and actionable tools to the table.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

00:00 – Introduction: How Doug and Hunter met through Vivint

05:40 – Why porn is more accessible (and dangerous) than other vices

08:32 – The emotional root: Why most addictions are a response to discomfort

12:45 – High school habits, mission expectations, and post-mission relapse

20:11 – LDS culture and the shame of sexuality

25:56 – The power of full honesty: How Hunter told his now-wife

33:45 – When marriage didn’t “fix” the problem: relapse and confusion

39:19 – Communication breakdowns and how Hunter and Sarah learned to talk about it

46:10 – Hitting rock bottom: the rumble strip moment and suicidal relief

54:02 – Breaking the cycle: the science of shame and the importance of vulnerability

01:06:33 – The four-part healing process: Shame, Alignment, Breakup, Creation

01:15:22 – Semen retention, energy shifts, and the link to performance

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Timestamps of Key Moments:

00:00 - Intro: Welcoming John Taylor, Founder & CEO of Grit Marketing

00:31 - Starting Grit Marketing: The journey of launching an independent sales company

01:38 - First Sales Experience: How John got into door-to-door sales in 2015

03:19 - Challenges in Sales: The misconceptions of selling in Utah

05:50 - Mission in Tahiti: The unique experience of "calling out" in sales

07:25 - Building a Culture of Success: Why Grit Marketing produces so many Golden Door winners

10:24 - What Makes a Top Sales Rep?: The mindset behind high performance

12:19 - Leadership & Recruitment: How culture and leadership shape success

16:12 - Balancing Life & Business: The importance of relationships and fulfillment

18:48 - The Happy When Syndrome: The problem with always chasing the next thing

24:21 - The Power of Self-Belief: What separates top 1% performers from the rest

32:09 - Life & Relationships: Choosing the right spouse and growing together

45:00 - Future Vision for Grit Marketing: Scaling impact beyond just sales

56:02 - Final Thoughts: Why the best is yet to come

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00:00 – A hilarious intro and welcoming the guest

01:05 – The power of deep connection: Feeling truly seen and heard

02:56 – How attunement and presence transform relationships

04:45 – Why slowing down is key to meaningful conversations

06:19 – The hidden cost of relating everything back to ourselves

07:57 – Growing up in Utah: Feeling like an outsider

10:05 – The struggle of authenticity vs. fitting in

13:26 – The non-linear journey of self-discovery

17:18 – The never-ending challenges of personal growth

18:52 – The reality of loneliness in relationships

22:02 – The Disney & romcom myth: Why relationships are harder than we expect

26:21 – What we actually sign up for in relationships

27:53 – Why conflict is necessary for intimacy

29:37 – The myth that relationships should be “easy”

32:44 – The framework for repairing conflict in relationships

38:59 – Learning to be truly curious about your partner’s experience

42:28 – The key to emotional regulation in heated moments

46:09 – “I want you to have what you want”: The most healing words in a relationship

50:44 – How to invite a disengaged partner into deeper connection

54:00 – Making requests vs. making demands

58:28 – Why relationships require emotional fitness

1:02:57 – The real transformation: What changes when you commit to this work

1:04:37 – The safety of knowing conflict won’t end a relationship

1:07:16 – A powerful text message that changed everything

1:12:09 – Shifting from “me vs. you” to us vs. the problem

1:12:43 – Where to find more from our guest

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to Ashton Buswell and his contagious energy

00:52 – Nature vs. nurture: Is positivity learned or innate?

03:51 – Growing up in a family of eight and lessons from childhood

04:25 – Teaching kids that happiness is a choice

05:25 – The power of mindset in handling challenges

06:26 – Sales reps don’t have a sales problem, they have a mindset problem

07:47 – Ashton’s background in wrestling and how it shaped his resilience

09:03 – Winning a national championship with a broken hand

14:42 – The power of story: Controlling your internal narrative

16:42 – The mental game of sales: How small shifts create success

18:50 – Motion creates emotion: Why energy matters in door-to-door sales

22:43 – The biggest mistake reps make: Trying to out-strategize their state

24:54 – Why salespeople quit too soon and how to push through

26:21 – Selling with integrity: The foundation of long-term success

31:23 – A personal story about making things right and the power of honesty

36:34 – Karma in sales: Why cutting corners will always catch up to you

40:46 – Forgiveness, integrity, and letting go of resentment

45:00 – Surrendering to reality and fully committing to success

50:58 – Embracing the job: The key to thriving in door-to-door sales

52:25 – Choosing happiness no matter the circumstance

55:14 – The power of presence: Being all in on every aspect of life

57:58 – Final thoughts on handling life’s challenges with confidence

59:26 – Where to find Ashton and connect on social media

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction & the magic of uncommon commonalities

01:04 The serendipity of writing books with the same title

04:50 Miki’s framework for launching ideas: the 3 key questions

08:05 The power of self-worth in entrepreneurship

10:23 Redefining failure: embracing revelation over setbacks

12:58 Life as an unpredictable adventure—why uncertainty makes it exciting

17:00 The biggest lesson Miki has struggled to learn

24:03 Miki’s darkness retreat experience: facing the unknown

32:07 Sitting with discomfort instead of avoiding emotions

38:19 Surrendering preferences & trusting life’s unfolding

44:10 What happens after we die? The Maggie Modo analogy

52:00 Maximizing the Holy Shit, We’re Alive experience

56:00 Miki’s latest venture: how fungi can help solve plastic waste

01:02:17 What’s next for Miki? A vision for deeper connection and impact

01:04:47 Closing thoughts & the power of showing up for the planet

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: Skye welcomes Danny Miranda

00:46 – How Danny and Skye first connected through Holy Sht, We’re Alive*

01:51 – The significance of divine moments and how Danny discovered the book

03:22 – NFTs, crypto, and unexpected connections

04:41 – Living in full surrender and letting the universe guide you

05:57 – Danny’s skepticism about meditation and his turning point

06:40 – Quitting a high-paying job and diving into self-discovery

07:52 – The first undeniable divine moment in Danny’s life

08:56 – Action and surrender: How effort invites synchronicities

12:45 – The importance of following intuitive nudges

13:48 – Mistaking ego-driven thoughts for divine guidance

15:07 – Navigating disappointment when divine moments don’t unfold as expected

16:28 – A plant medicine experience that reshaped Danny’s understanding of love

19:22 – Messages are for the moment, not fortune-telling

21:23 – Why divine moments often just reveal the next step, not the whole plan

23:02 – The hardest spiritual lesson Danny had to learn

25:51 – Fear of letting down family and overcoming conditioning

29:10 – The power of embracing and sitting with difficult emotions

31:36 – Meditation as a tool for emotional regulation and self-acceptance

32:28 – Danny’s Be Light retreat and the power of holding space

36:37 – “What are you pretending not to know?” – A powerful self-reflection tool

37:40 – Danny’s writing process and capturing creative insights

39:56 – How daily journaling helps unlock clarity and intuition

41:54 – The inspiration behind Danny’s book on divine moments

43:28 – The key to experiencing more awe and wonder in daily life

45:21 – Getting behind the disturbed mind to experience life’s beauty

46:41 – A wild encounter with a police officer and shifting perspective

48:21 – Preferring everything: The path to peace and flow

49:55 – The influence of Michael Singer’s teachings on surrender

51:13 – Danny’s book timeline and creative process

52:16 – Why writing a book has always been part of Danny’s destiny

54:01 – Trusting your inner calling and following natural instincts

55:16 – Final reflections and embracing life’s magic

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They dive deep into:

✅ The grind of making it in Hollywood

✅ How to break into voice acting and land major gigs

✅ The power of taking risks and saying “YES” to opportunities

✅ How rejection fuels success in creative industries

✅ The secret to unlocking creativity and flow state

Paul also shares his wildest career risks, the 10,000+ auditions he's done, and what it really takes to make a living in entertainment. If you’re chasing a creative dream or just need a push to take action, this conversation is for you!

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🎙 Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Meet Paul Cartwright

01:06 – Paul’s insane list of creative roles

03:22 – Finding passion & the power of commitment

05:04 – The story of Paul’s first big audition

06:59 – Writing, directing & acting in his own film

09:44 – Breaking into voice acting & how he made it

11:24 – How the pandemic changed his career forever

13:39 – The key to making it in any industry

16:12 – The moment Paul knew he was on the right path

18:45 – Taking insane risks to get ahead

23:06 – Paul’s secret to landing dream gigs

25:38 – How to handle imposter syndrome & self-doubt

30:12 – Paul’s creative process & writing discipline

35:42 – Why failure is the key to success

39:18 – The truth about rejection & persistence

42:36 – How to thrive in high-pressure performances

46:04 – Finding flow state in creative work

51:00 – The mindset shift that leads to breakthroughs

53:25 – Final advice: Take the risk, put in the reps!

🔥 LIKE & COMMENT: What’s the biggest risk YOU’VE taken for your dreams?

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00:00 Intro – Meet Zach Seager

01:23 Starting with grit: Zach’s journey into door-to-door sales

05:08 Navigating challenges in California’s competitive market

11:45 Zach’s first sales success and overcoming self-doubt

20:18 Transitioning from sales to leadership: Lessons learned

24:10 The power of setting clear expectations with your team

32:42 Crushing negative narratives in sales teams

36:55 The "Mixtape" mindset: Building confidence through affirmations

44:20 Scaling to a $25M team: Leadership and growth strategies

48:15 Advice for new leaders stepping into management roles

50:50 Closing thoughts – Zach’s impact and legacy

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Discover how Tyler’s unique approach to leadership, shaped by self-awareness and vulnerability, is reshaping the door-to-door sales space. Whether you're in sales, leadership, or just seeking inspiration for your personal development, this conversation is packed with wisdom and actionable insights.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction: Meet Tyler Bastian, Founder of Vital Power

1:12 - Navigating growth and challenges in door-to-door sales

2:35 - Tyler’s personal transformation over the last three years

4:30 - Leaving religion and reshaping identity

15:45 - Coping with grief and finding success in sales

20:10 - The impact of leadership without emotional connection

25:55 - Tyler’s first experiences with slowing down and reflection

33:10 - How personal development fuels professional growth

40:22 - Integrating emotional intelligence into sales culture

47:10 - Redefining leadership with empathy and vulnerability

55:10 - Tyler’s vision for 2025 and handling the weight of leadership

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Timestamps

0:00 – Intro: Doug welcomes Mitch Mathews and highlights their connection.

1:00 – The concept of “uncommon commonalities” and how they forge meaningful bonds.

3:40 – Mitch’s evolution: From ego-driven NFL player to living in love and integrity.

6:50 – Life in the NFL: The mental toughness and pressures of professional football.

12:00 – Reflecting on pivotal moments: Navigating injuries, being cut, and finding purpose.

19:00 – Personal loss: Spending final moments with loved ones during life’s transitions.

22:00 – The role of spiritual practices: Mitch’s transformative MDMA journey.

27:00 – Introducing Flow House: A revolutionary space for connection and healing.

34:00 – Living from love: How shifting from fear to service transforms success.

40:00 – Tools for peak state: The power of self-talk, saunas, and intentional practices.

48:00 – Sales and leadership: Authenticity and persuasion in business success.

53:00 – Mitch’s relationship: The importance of a supportive partner in personal growth.

59:00 – Closing thoughts: Mitch reflects on his journey and his mission moving forward.

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In this heartfelt episode, Alek shares the struggles and triumphs that defined his journey, from early failures in sales to achieving financial freedom, navigating emotional challenges, and becoming a mentor to others. Discover how resilience, personal growth, and a commitment to impact have shaped Alek’s approach to life and business.

Packed with valuable lessons on leadership, mindset, and the importance of community, this episode will inspire you to overcome obstacles and reach your full potential.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to Alek Vaughan and his journey into door-to-door sales.

00:51 – Alek’s early career as a “hippie” and transition to the sales industry.

02:54 – Overcoming the challenges of his first summer in sales.

05:14 – Lessons from Alek’s frugal lifestyle during his rookie summer.

09:10 – Breaking through initial failures and achieving his first sale.

12:12 – Transitioning from pest control to Vivint and discovering personal growth.

16:35 – Joining the Alchemy community and its role in Alek’s transformation.

20:50 – Managing a large sales team and the lessons learned from leadership.

24:00 – Navigating emotional challenges, including a pivotal breakup during a tough summer.

30:13 – The importance of community and connection in the Alchemy network.

34:46 – Alek’s advice for being present and tackling life’s challenges.

38:36 – Alek’s reflections on growth, gratitude, and goals for the future.

41:18 – Closing thoughts: Alek’s vision for creating positive change.

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We explore her experiences with ayahuasca, the Hoffman Process, and how she turned personal failures into powerful lessons. Whether you're a high achiever navigating self-worth or curious about personal growth modalities, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your own journey.

Key Moments:

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Meredith Baker

00:20 – Meredith's multi-faceted career and her Alchemy connection

01:04 – Reflections on Alchemy Fest: From breathwork to transformation

03:25 – The evolution of Alchemy Fest and its profound impact

04:46 – Meredith’s integration journey: From Harvard to yoga in Costa Rica

06:56 – The start of Meredith’s yoga and mindfulness path

09:01 – A surprising introduction to psychedelics in Costa Rica

11:36 – Meredith’s first ayahuasca experience in Peru

13:30 – Lessons from ayahuasca: Surrender and self-love

15:19 – From ayahuasca to coaching: Integrating transformation

20:58 – Why integration after transformational experiences matters

25:06 – Following passions: How Meredith keeps her inner child alive

33:32 – Shutting down a startup: Meredith’s journey through failure

38:03 – Recognizing signs and listening to intuition

42:09 – Hoffman Process and shedding external validation

46:00 – Setting boundaries in relationships: Early days with Spencer

50:20 – Cultivating self-worth: Meredith’s coaching philosophy

54:10 – The power of self-love in relationships and business

59:00 – Meredith’s family connection to space exploration

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Key Moments:

00:00 - Introduction to The Alchemy Podcast with Jake Robles

00:24 - Welcoming Jake: Fresh Off a Big Summer

00:52 - The Whole-Person Approach to Success

02:11 - Growth Milestones: Doubling Sales Year Over Year

02:33 - Biggest Leaps in Personal and Professional Growth

04:28 - Facing Health Challenges and Transforming Anxiety

06:42 - The Impact of Anxiety and Strategies for Managing It

10:17 - Dr. Kornfield’s Perspective on Navigating Life’s Waves

12:06 - Realizing True Surrender: Learning to Accept the Journey

14:09 - Shifting Mindsets: From Suppression to Surrender

18:36 - The Four Ways to Respond to Life’s Challenges

23:15 - Internal Battles and the Quest for Flow State

27:28 - How Pain and Anxiety Drive Transformational Growth

32:18 - The Power of Self-Love and Spirituality in Sales

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Key Moments:

00:00 - Introduction to the podcast

00:22 - Welcoming Josh Holland to the show

00:42 - Josh’s background in sales and personal transformation

01:31 - Personal development and its effect on business growth

02:09 - How Josh met his wife and early relationship memories

05:15 - How Josh knew his wife was "the one"

07:30 - Secrets to a long and fulfilling marriage

08:42 - The turning point in Josh’s personal and professional life

10:04 - Emotional unavailability and overcoming it in his marriage

12:17 - Starting over in business: Challenges and breakthroughs

13:59 - Door-to-door sales: Where Josh began his career

16:11 - How personal empowerment influences business success

18:16 - Facing challenges in leadership and business growth

20:34 - The importance of delegation in building a successful team

22:14 - The hardest lessons learned in 2021 and their impact

25:05 - The key qualities Josh looks for in his leaders

27:22 - Spiritual growth and its link to professional success

29:38 - Untethered Soul: The spiritual book that changed Josh’s life

32:45 - How self-awareness drives personal and business development

35:03 - Josh’s experience at Alchemy Fest and the benefits of committing to personal growth

38:10 - Balancing all areas of life for long-term fulfillment

Don't miss this deep dive into personal growth, spiritual awareness, and the power of becoming the best version of yourself!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction: Welcoming Madeline Lucy

00:00:34 - Group Calls and the Power of Presence

00:00:55 - Madeline's Unique Ability to Connect

00:02:13 - The Gift of Vulnerability and Deep Conversations

00:04:03 - How Madeline’s Perspective on Life Has Changed

00:06:12 - Moving from Australia to the US

00:07:16 - Madeline’s First Impressions of Venice, California

00:09:18 - Challenges of Moving to a New Country

00:12:00 - The Importance of Building Community

00:15:25 - Events and Experiences that Helped Madeline Grow

00:18:00 - Communication, Boundaries, and Friendship Challenges

00:20:00 - Seeing Life's Challenges as Lessons

00:21:40 - The Life-Changing Hoffman Process Experience

00:25:00 - Self-Doubt, Limiting Beliefs, and Personal Empowerment

00:30:00 - How Hoffman Shifted Madeline's Perspective on Life

00:32:26 - Tools to Manage Triggers and Self-Doubt

00:37:07 - How Madeline’s Growth Impacts Her Romantic Relationships

00:43:06 - Authenticity in Dating

00:48:00 - The Power of Food on Emotional and Physical Well-being

00:52:00 - Maddie's Empowerment Coaching and How to Get Involved

00:56:07 - Closing Remarks: Doug's Gratitude for Madeline

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Key highlights of the episode include:

00:00 – Introduction to the episode

00:21 – Welcoming Trish Damon and her impact on Doug

01:00 – Trish’s incredible resilience despite deep trauma

02:28 – Choosing transformation over victimhood

04:00 – Learning to see the magic in life through trauma

05:23 – Trish’s journey with psychedelics and healing

09:00 – Reliving childhood trauma during her first psychedelic experience

12:00 – Discussing how the Mormon faith impacted their experiences

18:00 – Trish’s teenage pregnancy, motherhood, and family dynamics

29:23 – Navigating the dark night of the soul

46:00 – Insights from Doug’s Ayahuasca journey

51:00 – Trish’s recent engagement and her spiritual connection

54:30 – The Orphans Club: Trish’s mission to give back

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Listen in as we share personal stories about launching projects, navigating uncertainty, and learning to adapt. From creative roadblocks to breakthrough moments, this conversation is a candid look at how focus and flexibility work hand in hand during the rebranding journey. Plus, we explore the origins of the Swap Cast and the power of reinvention.

Join us for an honest, insightful discussion on growth, creativity, and the art of rebranding!

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Key Moments:

00:21 - Introduction

1:05 - Mastin’s Journey

3:07 - Facing Mortality

6:00 - Daily Courage

9:50 - Imposter Syndrome

15:09 - Starting Healing

18:13 - Slowing Down

27:15 - Understanding Trauma

30:01 - Endless Healing

41:04 - Nervous System Training

52:11 - Bad Advice

54:00 - Healing in Relationships

1:00:00 - Relationship Agreements

1:03:13 - Final Thoughts

Tune in and discover how to unlock your personal transformation journey with practical wisdom and heartfelt conversation.

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00:00 - Introduction to The Alchemy Podcast.

03:14 - Lesson 1: Swallowing the hard pill that problems are never going to go away.

08:11 - Realization that the problem isn’t the problem, but the relationship to the problem.

10:04 - Lesson 2: Tony Robbins’ formula - State + Story + Strategy = Success.

17:17 - Lesson 3: Creating a Peak State Mixtape - a powerful tool for self-motivation.

21:12 - Lesson 4: Writing a list of accomplishments to combat self-doubt.

22:54 - Lesson 5: The mantra "I can handle this" - building confidence in the face of challenges.

27:50 - Recap of the five lessons and conclusion.

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