Gene Kopczyk, an innovative entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author shares his inspiring journey from working midnight shifts at a donut shop to running a multimillion-dollar business empire. With a background in psychology and a personal history of being labeled as having ADD, Gene opens up about how he transformed what society saw as a limitation into his greatest entrepreneurial superpower. His ventures span across industries, including a pioneering flight school, and he’s renowned for fusing old-school trades with modern marketing strategies.

In this powerful conversation, Gene discusses the myth of the "college-to-success" path, how traditional education failed him, and the real-world grit it took to create impact-driven businesses. They explore why ADD, often misunderstood in traditional settings, can lead to enhanced creativity and problem-solving. Gene's story is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and breaking free from the limitations imposed by conventional thinking.

CHAPTERS

02:04 – The Trap of the Traditional Success Path

04:11 – From Donut Shops to Million-Dollar Ideas

06:17 – Scaling Across States: Hiring and Expansion

08:12 – Flight School Inspiration & Why It All Started

10:01 – The ADD Advantage Explained

12:06 – Emotional Intelligence: We're Still 4-Year-Olds

14:23 – Why the School System Failed Creative Thinkers

16:49 – Changing the Narrative Around “Special Needs”

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Martin Kove, a legendary actor best known for his iconic role as John Kreese in The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai. With over 200 screen credits and decades in the entertainment industry, Kove shares the deeper values behind his success—tenacity, passion, and perseverance. From humble beginnings and early career challenges to launching new ventures alongside his son, Kove paints a picture of unwavering determination in the face of industry setbacks.

In this inspiring episode, Martin opens up about rejection, resilience, and redefining "making it" as earning the respect of one’s peers. He also discusses his latest projects, including a new graphic novel and cigar line called The Prodigal Son. With stories of near-misses, tough auditions, and late-in-life creativity, Martin’s message is clear: never stop pursuing your dream, no matter how long it takes or how many times you hear “no.”

CHAPTER TITLES

02:10 –From Brooklyn to Hollywood: Martin’s Early Drive

04:00 –What My Agent Told Me That Changed Everything

06:15 –You’ll Get Rejected 9 Times—Here’s How I Handled It

07:40 –Audition Nightmares: “I Was Flat”

09:05 –The Harsh Truth: You Might Never Make It

10:10 –The Talk with My Wife That Shifted My Mindset

11:20 –Why Respect Mattered More Than Fame

12:30 –You Gotta Love the Journey, Not Just the Win

13:30 –Living the Red Life in Hollywood’s Chaos

14:40 –How Cobra Kai Reinvented My Career

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Brian Tracy’s journey to success is rooted in timeless principles of personal development, starting with the importance of dreaming big and cultivating a powerful mindset. He emphasizes that individuals become what they consistently think about, making focused, positive thinking essential for achieving long-term goals. He identifies self-discipline as the most critical quality for success, a trait he honed through real-world experience, including a story about leading a team to sell more soap than anyone else in the country. Coming from humble beginnings, Brian learned to transform failure into feedback, viewing rejection as a stepping stone to mastery in sales and personal growth.

The core of his leadership philosophy is encapsulated in Brian’s Triangle Method, a simple yet powerful framework for success built on clarity, competence, and concentration. This method, along with his refined sales system, has helped countless individuals build wealth and independence. He shares specific strategies for becoming a millionaire, including consistent goal setting and bridging "the implementation gap"—the difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it. By focusing on disciplined action and continuous improvement, Brian not only created wealth for himself but empowered others to do the same, leaving a legacy of practical wisdom for aspiring leaders.

02:13 - Dream Big Dreams

03:49 - You become what you think about

05:24 - The most important quality you can have

08:03 - Selling The Most Soap in the Nation

09:55 - Humble Beginnings

12:31 - Learning From Rejection

15:15 - Case Study of Brian's Sales System

17:30 - Brian's Triangle Method

20:30 - Brian Making People Rich

22:30 - Brian’s Tips for Becoming a Millionaire

27:50 - The implementation gap

31:15 - End of show

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Harold Perrineau, acclaimed actor best known for roles in Lost, Oz, and Romeo + Juliet, joins the show for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation. From humble beginnings and being misunderstood as a “weird dancer” to becoming a staple in some of television and film’s most groundbreaking projects, Harold opens up about the grit, passion, and occasional luck that shaped his path. He reflects on his time in theater, challenges in breaking out of typecasting, and what it was like to work with legendary talents like Baz Luhrmann, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Anthony Hopkins.

Throughout the interview, Harold dives into his evolution not just as an actor, but as an entrepreneur and creator. He shares unforgettable moments—like being recognized by Morgan Freeman and getting praise from Denzel Washington—and how they affirmed his journey. He also discusses his recent hit show FROM, what’s next for his production projects, and drops empowering advice for anyone building a career or business from the ground up: stay engaged, stay interested, and never stop building. It’s a masterclass in passion and perseverance.

CHAPTERS

02:12 – Early Struggles and Theater Roots

04:46 – Being Typecast and Breaking Out

07:11 – Acting in 'Oz' and Its Challenges

09:32 – Playing Mercutio in ‘Romeo + Juliet’

12:07 – Working with Leonardo DiCaprio & Baz Luhrmann

14:29 – Landing Iconic Roles and Staying Grounded

16:59 – The Power of Luck in an Acting Career

19:03 – Meeting Morgan Freeman & Denzel Washington

21:00 – Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

23:17 – ‘FROM’ and Unexpected Success

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Howie Mandel, the legendary comedian, actor, and entrepreneur, joins the conversation to share insights into his unique journey through business, mindset, and cutting-edge technology. Throughout the episode, Howie opens up about his approach to success, emphasizing the importance of decision-making, mindset shifts inspired by Rich Dad Poor Dad, and the value of doing work that genuinely excites you. He offers listeners a glimpse into his passion for real estate, smart investing, and taking steady steps towards their goals.

A highlight of the discussion is Howie’s involvement with Proto Holograms, the innovative company behind real-time holographic technology that’s changing entertainment, medicine, and commerce. He explains how Proto’s tech goes beyond traditional holograms like the Tupac Coachella projection, making immersive communication accessible to everyone. The episode closes with Howie’s thoughtful reflections on legacy, encouraging listeners to live fully in the present instead of just waiting for the weekend.

CHAPTERS

01:12 - Welcoming Howie

01:58 - The Game of Business and Success

4:05 - Decisions Create Destiny

5:24 - Taking One Step at a Time

8:10 - Rich Dad Poor Dad & The Mindset of Money

10:00 - Assets & Liabilities

13:20 - Doing Work That Excites You

14:39 - Everything is Real Estate

17:22 - Investing in Company Who Produced Tupac Hologram

20:00 - Proto’s Innovation

24:15 - Companies Utilising Proto's Technology

25:15 - Howies Future Vision for Proto

27:22 - What does Howie want his legacy to be?

29:45 - Stop Living For The Weekend & Live Now

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Julie Edmonds, an expert in energy healing and hypnotherapy shares her transformative approach to mindset, energy, and subconscious healing. Having grown up in a spiritually active home in Louisiana and later becoming a certified hypnotherapist while building a large sales organization, Julie brings a unique mix of intuition and business acumen. She discusses how she helps high-performing individuals overcome internal blocks like procrastination, stress, and chronic issues by tapping into the subconscious mind and energy work.

Throughout the episode, Julie emphasizes the interconnectedness of energy and mindset. She explains her three-step process—investigate, interrupt, and install—to shift limiting beliefs and enhance personal energy. Julie and Rudy dive into real-life examples, including managing stress in business and using the alpha brainwave state to access deeper healing. The conversation sheds light on how tuning into your energy and managing subconscious patterns can elevate performance in all areas of life—from business to personal well-being.

02:04 – Haunted Beginnings: Julie's Spiritual Childhood

04:54 – Tapping the Subconscious for High Performance

07:21 – Can You Think Yourself Healthy?

09:47 – Overreactions and Emotional Triggers Explained

12:01 – Julie’s 3-Step Formula to Rewire Your Mind

14:27 – Real-World Scenarios: Stress in the Workplace

17:01 – How to Pause, Breathe, and Take Back Control

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Vivian Phillips, a transformational leader and spiritual strategist. Here to discuss a vital shift in entrepreneurship: moving from a profit-driven to a purpose-driven mindset. Vivian shares her personal journey, explaining that her path was more a manifestation of destiny than a strategic plan. Throughout the episode, she highlights the societal conditioning that pushes people towards profit and how true fulfillment comes from aligning business and life with deeper purpose and spiritual calling.

Vivian dives into why entrepreneurs often lose sight of their original passion and how they can reconnect with it. She offers actionable advice, such as taking purpose activation surveys, embracing pivots, and seeking spiritual alignment rather than chasing external validation. Together, they unpack the importance of redefining success beyond money, fostering personal transformation, and creating a legacy grounded in meaningful impact.

CHAPTERS

02:28 - Stepping Into Destiny

04:20 - Why Society Conditions Us Toward Profit

06:25 - Awakening the Shift: Capitalism, Religion, and Purpose

08:08 - Finding Your Path Through the Purpose Activation Survey

10:07 - The Spiritual Dimension of True Purpose

12:11 - From Inner-City Roots to Spiritual Strategist

13:27 - Facing the Fear of Pivoting Your Life Path

15:07 - Spiritual Coaching: The New Frontier for Entrepreneurs

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Atena Peglar, an AI strategist and founder of Yours Business Lab, shares her revolutionary insights on using AI to scale businesses. She has helped thousands of entrepreneurs leverage artificial intelligence, discusses how her team of only three people built a 7-figure company by systemizing marketing, automating operations, and capitalizing on AI-powered software. She emphasizes the power of modeling successful funnels, using top-performing email sequences, and enhancing copy generation through multi-language AI models.

The conversation dives deep into how entrepreneurs can streamline workflows with AI, even with lean teams. Atena also unpacks the incredible success of her community built on the School platform—growing it to 8,000 members in 110 countries in just months. She explains how strategic observation, ranking tactics, and funnel-less lead generation contributed to this meteoric rise. Whether it's mastering webinars or transforming marketing campaigns, Atena’s story offers a roadmap for founders ready to scale with smart, efficient tools.

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