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In this powerful conversation, Mike Brown sits down with Dan Martell, entrepreneur, investor, and author, to discuss how you can shift your money mindset from lack to abundance and unlock the wealth you deserve. They dive into the strategies that have helped Dan Martell build a $100M empire and the mindset shifts that can lead to true financial freedom. In this podcast, you'll learn: - How to identify and break free from a lack mentality. - Practical steps to shift your money frequency to abundance. - The importance of investing in yourself and your future. - Dan’s top tips for attracting wealth and success. - How to take control of your finances and build the life of your dreams.

When Derek Haswell co-founded Ten Percent Happier, he wasn’t chasing profit, he was chasing peace. What he didn’t realize was that the drive powering his every move wasn’t purpose… it was unworthiness. In this conversation, Derek opens the hood on his journey; from growing up in a home where money was never discussed, to building a mission-driven company that served millions, to quietly unraveling at the height of “success.” What followed was a retreat-induced reckoning, a season of depression, and a reorientation toward enoughness. We unpack: • Why founders often ignore money until it's too late • The moment Derek realized his entire drive was rooted in shame • What it really means to lead from a place of worth • The “crater” moment that birthed Ten Percent Happier • How clean and dirty fuel show up in entrepreneurship (and why both matter) • The unseen cost of excluding yourself from your mission About Derek Haswell: Derek Haswell is a product builder, meditation advocate, and co-founder of Ten Percent Happier. For over a decade, he helped shape the intersection of mindfulness and tech, building tools that demystify inner work without losing depth. Today, he coaches high-performing founders who want to lead from a place of alignment, not achievement. His work is less about scaling businesses and more about scaling wholeness. The truth? You can build something beautiful for the world and still burn yourself out doing it. This episode is a map for founders who feel that tension… and are ready to choose differently. — Connect with Derek: Website: https://www.derekhaswell.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drhaswell/ Twitter: https://x.com/drhaswell

At 15, Carm Huntress lost both his parents to cancer. By 45, he had founded two nine-figure companies. But the path between those moments wasn’t paved with strategy—it was survival, trauma, and a hunger to feel like he was enough. In this raw conversation, Carm opens up about what it cost to build a company from darkness—and what it took to finally lead from light. We explore the invisible forces that drive founders, the false gods of hustle culture, and the quiet unraveling that often follows external success. This isn’t a story about scaling—it’s a story about shedding. About facing the hard truth that even when you “win,” it might not be your life you're building. We unpack: • How Carm turned grief into his first startup—and why distraction became his lifeline • The near-collapse of RxRevu, and why he bet everything he had (and lost almost all of it) • The boardroom moment that shattered his identity—and what rose from the wreckage • The shift from people-pleasing to value-aligned leadership • How Credo Health is using AI to transform “sick care” into true healthcare • Why your greatest trauma might also be your deepest gift About Carm Huntress: Carm Huntress is a mission-driven founder and technologist who’s spent 20+ years building ventures that challenge the healthcare status quo. He was the Founding CEO of RxRevu, pioneering real-time prescription benefit tools now used nationwide. Today, as CEO of Credo Health, he’s tackling one of healthcare’s biggest blindspots—fragmented patient data—by giving providers a full clinical picture before a patient even walks in. His fire used to be fueled by pain. Now, it’s powered by purpose. Listen and let it shift you. This isn’t just about business—it’s about building a life that’s actually yours. Connect with Carm: Website: https://www.credohealth.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmhuntress/ Credo Health on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credo-health/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmhuntress/ Discover how Credo works alongside providers to simplify workflows, surface insights, and power care decisions, seamlessly: https://www.credohealth.com/schedule-a-demo

What does it take to spot the next billion-dollar startup? Michael Litt knows—and he’s sharing the secret. In this episode of Money Stories, you’ll discover: - How AI is unlocking a golden era of technology—and why startups ignoring it will fail - The asymmetric opportunities top investors chase (and how to find them) - Why companies now hit $100M in revenue with just 20-30 employees - The future of venture capital in a world of rapid innovation

Imagine selling your company for millions - and then buying it back for pennies on the dollar. That's precisely what Cathryn Lavery did. In this episode of Money Stories, you'll learn: How our superpowers eventually become our limitations The importance of setting boundaries as a founder Why so many entrepreneurs outsource their confidence and more!

Think hard work alone can solve your money woes? Behavioral scientist Blake Eastman says think again. In this eye-opening episode of Money Stories, Blake—founder of The Nonverbal Group and a former psych professor—reveals why our patterns, not our efforts, shape our financial reality. From childhood money stories to the psychology of risk, discover why grinding harder might be killing your finances—and how to break the cycle. With a focus on teaching high-level people skills, Eastman has coached executives and teams, and his company is building the largest database of contextually coded human interactions. He also founded Behavioral Robotics, an AI deep tech startup teaching machines to read human behavior, and is known for conducting the largest behavioral study on poker players through his Beyond Tells project. Key Takeaways: Unpack cognitive biases, rethink wealth beyond the bank account, and learn to shortcut suffering with awareness and insight.

In this episode, I sit down with one of my favorite people, Matthew Barnes, founder of Proteus Digital Lab (https://proteusdigitallab.com) and a genius at conversion rate optimization. Together, we dive into how to think like the 1%—and how you can too. Matthew shares mind-blowing wisdom on redefining wealth beyond just money, mastering delegation, and aligning incentives to skyrocket growth in business and life. Matthew shares on how he went from mechanical engineering to running a wildly profitable agency by asking better questions, valuing time over cash, and building systems that free up both me and my team. Here’s what I uncovered: - How to separate intent from action to delegate smarter - Why he sees wealth as control over time and relationships - How he aligns incentives to unlock his team’s full potential - His approach to solving problems like the 1% by focusing on value, not just work Matthew also walks me through his unique take on employee incentives, why traditional business models flop, and how to train yourself to grasp compounding growth. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a business owner, or just curious about wealth creation, this chat has shifted my mindset—and I bet it’ll inspire you too.

Popcorn in hot dog buns. Running to Oklahoma. Living on one salary while building a business worth tens of millions. David Staley didn’t just bootstrap a nine-figure agency—he did it with grit forged in scarcity, loyalty, and a relentless willingness to do hard things. In this episode, we unpack the untold layers behind the Digible co-founder’s journey: the emotional cost of building a rocket ship, the trade-offs of being a loyal partner, and the quiet battle to finally advocate for himself. We unpack: • How growing up in scarcity shaped David’s drive—and his blind spots • Why he lived on one founder’s salary with his wife… while running a $100M+ company • The $20/month food challenge that proved he could survive anything • What happens when your co-founder flips the script at the 11th hour • The identity unraveling (and rebirth) that follows a life-changing exit About David Staley: David Staley is the founder of Digible, a nine-figure agency that redefined growth for the multifamily space. He’s a post-exit operator with scars, not slides—who spent his 20s surviving on popcorn-stuffed hot dog buns before building a business that gave him and his wife true freedom. Today, he’s focused on what wealth was always meant to buy: time, health, and a life that feels like his. This episode is a reminder: Success doesn’t start with strategy. It starts with survival. And if you’re brave enough to heal — You can build a life that finally feels like yours.

Juliet and Kelly Starrett have trained Olympians, coached Navy SEALs, and built a global health & fitness empire. But what happens when your body becomes your brand—and the pressure to keep performing starts to erode the very health you’re trying to protect? In this episode of Money Stories, we explore the Starretts' evolution—from world-class competitors and clinicians to guides for sustainable, pain-free living. This isn’t about elite performance. It’s about durability. And the unseen toll of building success without stability. We unpack: The quiet damage of “just push through” culture—and how to break it Why your health is the foundation of true wealth The turning point that made Juliet walk away from litigation and toward health sovereignty Kelly’s philosophy on pain as information—and how entrepreneurs ignore it at their peril How to future-proof your body using 10 minutes a day The Starretts' definition of readiness—and how to build a body that can carry the life you actually want About Juliet & Kelly Starrett: Juliet and Kelly Starrett are the co-founders of The Ready State, a movement, mobility, and healthspan platform used by everyone from NFL teams to everyday desk workers. Juliet is a world champion athlete and former attorney; Kelly is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and NYT bestselling author. Together, they’ve helped over a million people reclaim their movement, reduce pain, and stay durable for life. This is about sovereignty. Your body. Your systems. Your life. And what it really takes to be ready—for anything.

At age 14, Seth Conger made $225 in tips on his third day working at a golf course—and unknowingly walked into a trap that would define the next two decades of his life. His boss told him, “If I don’t see you sprinting, I assume you’re not working.” That offhand comment became his operating system. And like a lot of high-achievers, Seth built an identity on speed, sacrifice, and showing his value through effort alone. But eventually, the hustle stopped working. In this conversation, Seth unpacks the uncomfortable truths that forced him to evolve—from proving himself to building systems, from over-functioning to operating with leverage. We unpack: • The hidden cost of external validation—and how to reclaim your value without someone else’s permission • Why “just work harder” is the ceiling, not the strategy • The $225 day that built a work addiction (and what finally broke it) • How the Sauna Squad became a world-class accountability engine • The two biggest mistakes founders make when scaling—and what elite operators do differently • A new definition of wealth that balances money, time, impact, and relationships True wealth isn’t found in the sprint. It’s built in the space you create when you finally stop running. About Seth Conger: Seth Conger has spent the last decade proving that medicine doesn’t have to be reactive—or broken. After scaling a seven-figure Functional Medicine clinic to exit and co-founding the first venture-backed Alzheimer’s reversal startup, he turned his focus to building the business infrastructure for the post-sick care model. Seth is the COO of Freedom Practice Coaching, Vibility, and Aptogenix—an ecosystem of companies designed to equip practitioners with the tools, technology, and strategic support needed to reclaim their time and transform patient lives. His mission is simple: make chronic disease optional.

Most founders chase the exit. Mike Mathweg got his. Then came the 12-word call that stripped him of his identity, his status, and the illusion of safety he’d built his life around. In this conversation, Mike reveals how that moment became the line in the sand—forcing him to confront the version of success he had been sold, and step into the leader he actually wanted to be. We unpack: Why the call that ended Mike’s career gave him the clarity to build Relentless How he went from corporate rejection to leading $50M in deals in under 12 months The invisible trap of success most founders walk into (and how to break free) How to build a business that serves your life—not the other way around The real meaning of stewardship, sovereignty, and rewriting the script mid-story About Mike Mathweg: Mike Mathweg is a 3x founder, Certified Professional Coach, and master business strategist helping insurance agency owners scale, sell, and regain control of their lives. After selling his own company and closing nearly $50 million in deals, Mike now leads Relentless Consulting—guiding entrepreneurs through the exact playbook he wished he had when he was stuck in the grind. He’s proof that you can rewrite the rules of business, and still win. This is not a story about money. It’s about permission. The permission to change your mind. To rewrite the game while you’re still playing it. And to build a business that funds your freedom—not your fragility.

What if the path to financial freedom isn't just about investing—it's about mining your own opportunities? In this episode of Money Stories, Beau Turner reveals how Bitcoin mining is transforming passive income strategies for everyday investors. We explore his journey from real estate success to founding Abundant Mines and how he's helping clients build wealth through transparent, sustainable cryptocurrency operations. You'll learn: • Why most Bitcoin mining operations fail their investors before they generate returns • How to leverage tax advantages that traditional investments can't match • The unexpected benefits of engineering thinking in cryptocurrency ventures • What makes hydroelectric mining not just sustainable but strategically superior • Why Bitcoin isn't just currency—it's a movement for human flourishing Beau is the Founder and CEO of Abundant Mines, a colocation hosting and data center development company, creating truly passive income through ethical Bitcoin mining. With roots in engineering, systems thinking, and real estate, he's built a business around transparency, long-term client success, and the belief that decentralized opportunity can lift people beyond their circumstances.

What if your brand isn’t what you build—but who you are? In this episode of Money Stories, Kristen Brown pulls back the curtain on what most founders get wrong about branding—and why true alignment starts inside the walls of your company, not on its website. You’ll hear: • The gut-wrenching day Kristen lost 40% of her revenue—and why it set her free • How branding became the gateway to rebuilding culture from the inside out • The hidden dangers of “fake it till you make it” for entrepreneurs and creatives • Why most marketing fails (and what to do instead) • What it really takes to build a business that feels like you Kristen Graham Brown is the Owner and Chief Creative Officer of Hoot Design Company, a culture-driven branding agency that believes brand is the being, and marketing is the doing. Since founding Hoot in 2010, Kristen has helped leaders like Dropbox, Bowery Farming, and EquipmentShare build brands with soul—and scale them with intention. A mother, mentor, and advocate for women in the workplace, Kristen is leading a quiet revolution inside an industry obsessed with noise. This is a conversation about branding, yes—but more than that, it’s about becoming.

What if the life you’re building... isn’t yours? In this episode of Money Stories, Kevin Dahlstrom unpacks what it takes to walk away from a “perfect” life—and why true wealth starts where societal success ends. You’ll hear: The boardroom epiphany that changed everything Why so many high-achievers feel trapped by the very lives they built The surprising role rock climbing played in Kevin’s path to freedom How to design a life that aligns with your values (not someone else’s expectations) Why controlling your time is the most underrated definition of success

What if the biggest ceiling in your business isn’t tactical—it’s relational? In this episode of Money Stories, Hollis Carter unpacks how real breakthroughs happen: not in spreadsheets or strategy decks, but in spaces designed for trust, truth, and the occasional hot tub conversation. We explore the journey behind Baby Bathwater Institute and how he’s helped hundreds of top founders grow without losing their soul. You’ll learn: • Why most entrepreneurs plateau emotionally before they plateau financially • How to build relationships that collapse years of trial and error • The surprising upside of dyslexia for creative problem-solving • What makes a founder tribe truly transformational (and what kills it) • Why authenticity isn’t a buzzword—it’s the business model