Explore every episode of the podcast The Comeback Chronicles Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Breaking Down Anxiety and Building Confidence: Bradley Rausch's Story | 09 mai 2025 | 00:47:57 | |
Bradley Rausch shares his journey from debilitating anxiety to helping entrepreneurs build million-dollar businesses through personal branding and referral systems, revealing powerful frameworks for overcoming mental health challenges and building resilience. | |||
| When Wild Ideas Become Global Hits: Hollywood's Larry Kasanoff on Creative Risk-Taking | 02 mai 2025 | 00:31:33 | |
Larry Kasanoff, legendary Hollywood producer behind Mortal Kombat, True Lies, and Terminator 2, reveals why the best innovations require "a touch of madness" and how stepping outside conventional thinking leads to breakthrough success. | |||
| Beyond the North Face: Lessons in Entrepreneurial Resilience with Hap Klopp | 22 avr. 2025 | 00:39:04 | |
Hap Klopp, visionary founder of The North Face, shares his remarkable journey transforming a small retail operation into a $4 billion global brand while navigating significant business setbacks along the way. His insights on brand building, crisis management, and learning from failure offer a masterclass in entrepreneurial resilience that applies to business challenges in any era. | |||
| How Terry got on a Survival Reality Show - against his will...! | 07 avr. 2025 | 00:24:18 | |
In this fun but impactful episode of the Comeback Chronicles, Terry tells the story behind the story of getting on a Survival Reality Show - representing all of Boy Scouts of America! Riddled with absolute gold nuggets, this episode will entertain and inspire, and leave you with a feeling of hope. You're here for a reason! | |||
| From Maroon 5 Drummer to Mental Health Advocate with Ryan Dusick | 27 mars 2025 | 00:40:49 | |
Ryan Dusick shares his transformative journey from founding drummer of Maroon 5 to licensed therapist and mental health advocate after losing his music career at the height of the band's success. | |||
| Leading Through Disaster: NASA's Path Forward After Columbia with Paul Sean Hill | 25 mars 2025 | 00:37:10 | |
NASA's journey of cultural transformation after the Columbia disaster reveals profound leadership lessons applicable to any organization facing challenges. | |||
| Breaking Through: From Dippin' Dots to Starting Over with Curt Jones | 20 mars 2025 | 00:37:10 | |
Curt Jones shares the fascinating journey of how he invented Dippin' Dots using cryogenic technology from his microbiology background, built it into a $47 million business, then lost it all during the 2008 recession before making his comeback with 40 Below. | |||
| Valerie Bowden's Journey from Social Work to Conscious Capitalism in Africa | 18 mars 2025 | 00:27:29 | |
Valerie Bowden shares her incredible journey from social worker to entrepreneur, transforming her life through a seven-month solo backpacking trip across Africa before building a business connecting African talent with global companies. | |||
| E! Entertainment Larry Namer's Remarkable Journey from Brooklyn to Media Mogul | 13 mars 2025 | 00:42:12 | |
This episode features an in-depth interview with Larry Namer, the visionary creator of E! Entertainment Television. Namer shares his remarkable story, from growing up in the rough Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn to becoming one of the most sought-after media pioneers in the world. Listeners will be inspired by Namer's perseverance, creativity, and unconventional path to success, as he shares valuable lessons on embracing the future, staying true to yourself, and finding happiness in life's journey. | |||
| Viral Guitar Granny shredding onstage with Breast Cancer! The Paula Jo Taylor story. | 11 mars 2025 | 00:30:26 | |
You've seen her on TV, she's VIRAL online, she even has an Emmy Award-winning documentary about her. But did you know she was shredding on stage days after a double mastectomy with hidden drain tubes? Hear the amazing Paula Jo Taylor story. | |||
| Billion+ views Handpan Man Ethereal in E shares the story behind the smile. The Adam Foote story | 11 mars 2025 | 00:32:32 | |
He has over 1 BILLION views, often singing 'Happy Birthday' on his hardpan in different locations, bringing joy to the world. In this episode, 'The Handpan Man' 'Ethereal in E' Adam Foote shares not just his story his battle with depression; and advice to others in this episode of The Comeback Chronicles. | |||
| Terry’s Dad Died Today, Hear the Emotional Story | 07 mars 2025 | 00:08:48 | |
In this poignant episode, the host shares a deeply personal story about his father's remarkable life journey - from humble beginnings as a poor sharecropper to becoming a dedicated family man and pillar of the community. Through his father's unwavering commitment to his loved ones and selfless acts of service, the host reflects on the true meaning of success and the enduring power of a life well-lived. This moving narrative serves as a powerful reminder to prioritize family, compassion, and leaving a lasting positive impact over mere accolades and achievements. | |||
| Not a single sale for 2 YEARS to $300 Million: The art.com Josh Chodniewicz story | 07 mars 2025 | 00:39:12 | |
In this episode, host Terry L Fossum interviews Josh Chodniewicz, a successful entrepreneur who sold his companies art.com and allposters.com for $300 million. Josh shares his journey, including the challenges of building an e-commerce business in the early days of the internet and how he persevered through setbacks to achieve remarkable success. He also discusses his latest venture, Fundify, which aims to make startup investing accessible to individual investors. The episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for entrepreneurs looking to overcome obstacles and reach new heights. | |||
| Financial Failure Scenario: Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt to Achieve Success - Part 2 | 07 mars 2025 | 00:15:09 | |
This episode delves into the powerful concept of the "failure scenario" as a motivational tool for financial success. Terry L Fossum emphasizes the importance of visualizing the negative consequences of financial failure, as people are often more driven by avoiding pain than seeking pleasure. Listeners are guided through the process of creating a detailed, emotional failure scenario to complement their success scenario, using the "ox cart technique" to stay on track towards their financial goals. The episode shares heartbreaking examples to illustrate the impact of this approach, ultimately empowering listeners to take action and avoid the pitfalls of financial hardship. | |||
| Securing Your Financial Future - Part 1 | 06 mars 2025 | 00:13:41 | |
In this episode, host Terry L Fossum delves into the critical topic of financial planning and retirement preparedness. He shares heartbreaking stories of friends struggling in their golden years due to lack of savings, and passionately emphasizes the importance of developing a comprehensive financial strategy early on. Fossum introduces the powerful OXCART technique, guiding listeners through crafting a detailed success scenario and failure scenario to motivate long-term action. He also highlights inspiring examples of individuals who have achieved financial independence through disciplined saving and investing. This episode lays the foundation for listeners to take control of their financial futures and avoid the pitfalls that too many face in retirement. | |||
| Unlocking Generational Wealth: Yair Klyman's Proven Strategies | 04 mars 2025 | 00:51:05 | |
In this insightful episode, host Terry L Fossum interviews financial strategist Yair Klyman about his proven methods for helping mid to high net worth individuals build true generational wealth. Yair shares his personal journey overcoming financial challenges and reveals the key principles of "resilient riches" - aligning financial goals with personal values and leveraging accountability, automation, and efficient systems. Listeners will walk away with actionable steps to transform their finances and create a lasting legacy for their families. | |||
| From unwed teen mom in a small town to Multimillion-Dollar 'Queen of Paint': The Paula Blankenship story | 27 févr. 2025 | 00:43:31 | |
This episode features an inspiring conversation with Paula Blankenship, the founder of Heirloom Traditions Paint. Paula shares her remarkable entrepreneurial journey, overcoming obstacles like dyslexia, failed marriages, and economic downturns to build a thriving multimillion-dollar paint company. Listeners will learn about Paula's unconventional path to success, her strategies for navigating setbacks, and her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of turning their vision into reality. | |||
| How to overcome the Paralysis of Waiting for the 'Right Time' | 25 févr. 2025 | 00:17:41 | |
This episode explores the common trap of waiting for the "perfect" time to start pursuing your goals and dreams. Host Terry L. Fossum shares powerful personal stories to illustrate the importance of taking that crucial first step, even when it feels daunting. He encourages listeners to overcome analysis paralysis and take action now, rather than letting time slip away. With practical advice and motivational insights, this episode aims to inspire listeners to create their own "comeback chronicles" by taking that crucial first step towards success. | |||
| He almost quit! The story you've never heard from U.S. Chess Champion Grandmaster Sam Shankland | 20 févr. 2025 | 00:41:32 | |
Chess grandmaster Sam Shankland shares his inspiring comeback story on The Comeback Chronicles. He recounts overcoming setbacks to reach the top of the chess world, offering insights into the mental toughness and dedication required for elite performance. | |||
| How to NEVER miss a goal again: The Oxcart Technique | 18 févr. 2025 | 00:20:31 | |
This episode introduces the Oxcart Technique, a powerful goal-setting and achievement method developed by Terry L Fossum. The technique involves creating a failure scenario, an action plan, and a success scenario to overcome self-doubt, fears, and excuses that prevent people from reaching their goals. Terry explains the three key components of the technique in detail and provides guidance on how to implement it effectively across different areas of life, including relationships, finances, and health. The episode emphasizes the importance of emotional engagement and consistency in using the Oxcart Technique to drive lasting change and success. | |||
| Don't Let Anything Get in The Way. King and the Footrace, and Davis Story | 04 févr. 2025 | 00:12:51 | |
Overcoming obstacles is a universal challenge that requires resilience and determination. Through powerful stories and personal reflections, we explore how facing our fears and moving past self-doubt can lead to breakthroughs in our lives. | |||
| Cultivating a Positive Mindset: Bad Attitude, Part 3 | 16 janv. 2025 | 00:19:18 | |
In this episode, the host Terry L. Fossum shares personal strategies he uses to build a positive attitude and overcome negative mindsets. Key strategies discussed include: 1) Appreciating what you have, 2) Surrounding yourself with positive people, 3) Making time to laugh and have fun, 4) Feeding your mind with uplifting content, 5) Getting physically active, 6) Helping others, 7) Taking action towards your goals, and 8) Embracing your imperfections. The host emphasizes the importance of protecting your attitude like your life depends on it, and provides actionable tips listeners can implement to write their own "comeback chronicle". | |||
| Conquering Your Bad Attitude, Part 2 | 14 janv. 2025 | 00:18:05 | |
In this episode, the host Terry L. Fossum discusses the importance of having a positive attitude and avoiding negative people. He provides actionable advice on how to recognize and deal with "Eeyores" - people with a negative, pessimistic outlook. The host also talks about letting go of negative memories and baggage from the past that can hold you back. The episode emphasizes the need to protect your attitude like your life depends on it, in order to achieve success. W | |||
| The Attitude Advantage: Unlocking Your Path to Success | 09 janv. 2025 | 00:16:52 | |
This episode of The Comeback Chronicles explores the vital role of attitude in overcoming challenges and achieving success. Host Terry L. Fossum stresses that protecting your mindset is paramount, drawing parallels to survival situations. He shares personal experiences demonstrating how a positive attitude can triumph over obstacles like background or education. Terry also introduces the concept of "attitude reserves" and strategies to build and maintain them daily. The episode emphasizes the transformative power of mindset in reaching your full potential. | |||
| Find Your Purpose | 07 janv. 2025 | 00:11:08 | |
In this episode of the Comeback Chronicles, host Terry L. Fossum delves into the profound topic of finding your life's purpose. He emphasizes that the meaning of life is unique to each individual and lies within, not in external signs or events. Terry discusses the immense joy and practical benefits of discovering your true purpose, including improved physical health, sleep, and nutrition. He stresses the importance of prioritizing this quest, as it aligns all other concerns and unleashes your human spirit. The episode encourages listeners to embark on this transformative journey of self-discovery to uncover their life's true meaning and purpose. | |||
| How to get out of your Comfort Zone forever! (Wouldn't that be nice?) | 02 janv. 2025 | 00:18:47 | |
This episode explores breaking through comfort zones to achieve goals. Host Terry L. Fossum discusses how fear, self-doubt and excuses keep people stuck in comfort zones, preventing necessary actions. He introduces Prospect Theory - people are more motivated to avoid pain than seek pleasure. The episode emphasizes creating a powerful emotional reason where failure is unacceptable, to drive consistent action even when uncomfortable. Listeners get actionable steps to focus on both the "why you want to" and "why you must" achieve goals. | |||
| Resilience Rediscovered: Get Back Up and Thrive! | 01 janv. 2025 | 00:19:29 | |
In this powerful episode of The Comeback Chronicles, host Terry L. Fossum shares his personal story of facing adversity and learning the true meaning of resilience. Through a gripping martial arts anecdote, he illustrates the importance of getting back up, no matter how many times life knocks you down. Fossum provides actionable steps to help listeners acknowledge their emotions, reflect and learn from setbacks, and develop a strategic plan to overcome challenges. Featuring inspiring examples of famous figures who persevered through hardship, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to cultivate the mindset and skills to bounce back stronger than ever before. | |||
| Overcoming Excuses: The Key to Unlocking Your Comeback Chronicle | 17 déc. 2024 | 00:17:47 | |
This title captures the core focus of the episode - helping listeners overcome the excuses that have held them back in the past, in order to unlock their path to success and write their own "comeback chronicle." | |||
| 4-Steps to Conquering Self-Doubt, with Terry L. Fossum | 12 déc. 2024 | 00:20:01 | |
Do self-doubt and limiting beliefs hold you back? | |||
| The opposite of Success is NOT FAILURE! | 10 déc. 2024 | 00:17:42 | |
Failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s the path to it. Terry unpacks why failure is a vital ingredient in the recipe for success. Through captivating stories and timeless wisdom, he shows you how to embrace setbacks, reframe challenges as stepping stones, and build the resilience to keep moving forward. Ready to turn failure into your greatest ally? This is your chance to learn how. | |||
| Conquering the Tyranny of Fear | 04 déc. 2024 | 00:15:31 | |
Fear has a way of holding us back—but what if you didn’t have to tackle it head-on? In this episode of The Comeback Chronicles, Terry reveals a game-changing way to overcome fear: by shifting your focus beyond it and locking in on your ultimate goals. With insights drawn from military leadership, personal victories, and jaw-dropping stories, you’ll discover actionable strategies to break free from fear’s grip and step boldly into your full potential. It’s time to say, 'Damn the torpedoes!' and charge full speed ahead toward the life you deserve. | |||
| THE COMEBACK CHRONICLES: Terry L. Fossum's Inspiring Comeback Story | 04 déc. 2024 | 00:10:24 | |
In this premiere first episode of The Comeback Chronicles, Terry L. Fossum opens up about his remarkable journey from life’s toughest battles to extraordinary success. Terry’s story isn’t just inspiring—it’s proof that overcoming fear, self-doubt, and setbacks can lead to incredible growth in every part of your life. | |||