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1600: Mental Toughness and Big Goals with Mark Pattison
Jun 26, 2026
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1599: Fort Plank Revolutionary War Genealogy with Ken D. Johnson
Jun 25, 2026
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1598: Optimism-Driven Advertising Momentum with Kyle Duford
Jun 24, 2026
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1597: Walt Disney Leadership Lessons with Jeffrey A. Barnes
Jun 23, 2026
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| 6/26/26 | ![]() 1600: Mental Toughness and Big Goals with Mark Pattison | Do you ever feel like you want a bigger life, but your actions, routines, and mindset don’t match the size of your goals? Maybe you’ve hit a big milestone and then felt lost, or you’re staring at your own “Everest” and quietly wondering if you have what it takes. How do you stay driven after success, push through fear, and keep going when motivation disappears? In this episode, Mark Pattison shares a blueprint for doing hard things on repeat. Mark is a former NFL wide receiver, the first NFL player to complete the Seven Summits, an Emmy Award-winning storyteller, and a media leader who helped take Sports Illustrated from #17 to #1. He’s also the author of Finding Your Summit: How to Build Resilience and Faith to Rise Above Life’s Challenges, host of the Finding Your Summit podcast, and the subject of the NFL Films documentary Searching for the Summit. Mark reveals the system that has allowed him to excel across wildly different arenas, pro football, extreme mountaineering, media, and speaking. He explains how he uses Big Hairy Audacious Goals (B-HAGs), a relentless daily routine, and a “pyramid of success” built on consistency and discomfort to keep progressing, even when fear, doubt, or fatigue hit hard. Mark Pattison’s story isn’t just about climbing the world’s highest peaks or winning trophies, it’s about proving that discipline, consistency, and effort can turn ordinary beginnings into extraordinary outcomes. From the NFL to Everest to Emmy-winning storytelling, Mark has built a life around big goals, relentless preparation, and an unshakable mindset that treats failure as a teacher, not a verdict. https://youtu.be/k_3mu0a0eEA?si=rGRSNv3tjN_7LuQJ If you’ve felt stuck, under-challenged, or unsure what’s next after a big win or a painful loss, this episode offers a clear challenge: decide what your Everest is, build the routine to support it, and commit to giving “a little more” than you have before. The views from your next summit may be closer than you think, if you’re willing to climb. Quotes: “I’ve kind of coined my life ‘making the impossible possible,’ because I think so many times we put limitations on what we can do or we don’t think big enough.” “Success started to come when I stopped chasing the reward and started chasing the challenge. I wasn’t going after the trophy; I was going after growth.” “Everybody in life has the choice to be bad, average, good, great, or exceptional. I choose to be exceptional, and that means it takes a little more to make a champion.” Contact Details: Visit Mark Pattison's Facebook Page Connect with Mark Pattison on LinkedIn Explore Mark Pattison's Official Website Follow Mark Pattison on Instagram Dive into the YouTube Channel of Mark Pattison Follow Mark Pattison and Find Your Summit on TikTok Follow Mark Pattison on X and Find Your Summit Get a copy of Finding Your Summit: How to Build Resilience and Faith to Rise Above Life’s Challenges on Amazon | — | ||||||
| 6/25/26 | ![]() 1599: Fort Plank Revolutionary War Genealogy with Ken D. Johnson | Most people learn American history through famous battles, the founding fathers, and well-known landmarks, but some of the most powerful stories come from small, forgotten places that never make it into textbooks. In this episode, Fort Plank historian Ken D. Johnson reveals the hidden Revolutionary War history of Fort Plank and New York’s Mohawk Valley, and how one obscure frontier fort shaped the lives of families, soldiers, and communities for generations. Ken shares how a simple genealogical curiosity about his own ancestors turned into a decades-long mission: preserving the stories of the ordinary men, women, and children who defended and rebuilt the Mohawk Valley. What began as researching family roots led him deep into merchant ledgers, military orders, land claims, church records, and personal journals, evidence that allowed him to reconstruct the true story of Fort Plank and its people with remarkable precision. Rather than rewriting history with modern opinions, Ken focuses on documented facts and first-person accounts, which he compiles in works like “In Defense of the Facts: An Ongoing Search for Fort Plank” and “The Bloodied Mohawk.” You’ll hear why Fort Plank was far more than just a military outpost. Built on the remnants of a French and Indian War site, it became a critical commissary fort, supplying food, candles, and essentials to Revolutionary troops based on complex ration systems. After the war, when local families returned to burned-out farms and ruined homes, they didn’t leave the fort to rot, they repurposed its materials to rebuild barns, houses, and livelihoods, turning a symbol of war into the foundation of a renewed community. Ken also explains how financial records and account books can unlock family and local history in ways birth and death records never could. By tracking payments, debts, and land transfers, he has uncovered relationships and corrected long-standing genealogical assumptions, like tracing a supposed “Bowman” connection back to the more accurate “Bauer” family through a single, telling transaction. His work shows how genealogy and local history are inseparable, and how understanding one brings the other into focus. https://youtu.be/WXxHZQGAEM4?si=XWLGjiuo8Qn6I_53 If you’re interested in genealogy, Revolutionary War history, the Mohawk Valley, or simply understanding where you come from, this episode will change how you think about the past. Ken shares practical starting points for tracing your own roots, why talking to grandparents and elders matters, and how knowing your family’s story can give you deeper identity, pride, and perspective. To explore further, visit FortPlank.org, where you’ll find research links, contact information, and details on Ken’s books and ongoing discoveries about Fort Plank and the Mohawk Valley. Quotes: “In my mind it’s not really genealogy, and in my mind it’s not really history; it’s just this is the way it was, and this is how it happened.” “You will never, not ever, ever understand your family until you understand the history; and you’ll never understand the history until you understand the families.” “No one else studies this place, no one else wants to maintain it, nobody else wants to preserve the memories, and so it’s kind of a self‑imposed duty.” Contact Details: Explore Ken D. Johnson's Official Website Visit Ken D. Johnson's Facebook Page Get a Copy of The Bloodied Mohawk on Amazon Get a Copy of In Defense of the Facts: An Ongoing Search for Fort Plank on Amazon | — | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | ![]() 1598: Optimism-Driven Advertising Momentum with Kyle Duford | Modern advertising is louder, faster, and more crowded than ever, yet so much of it feels forgettable. In an AI-saturated landscape where campaigns blur together and creativity is often watered down by committees, truly distinctive work is rare. Today’s guest, Kyle Duford, associate partner at Optimism (a five-time Ad Age Small Agency of the Year), is on a mission to bring back magic, momentum, and meaning to marketing for brands like Airbnb, DoorDash, Bachan’s Barbecue Sauce, and Habit Burger. In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Kyle Duford reframes what optimism really is, and what it isn’t. It’s not blind positivity or fake happiness. Instead, Kyle defines optimism as the belief that tomorrow can be better with intentional change and hard work. He shares how Optimism uses this mindset as a strategic engine to design ideas people choose, ideas that build belief, earn attention, and turn cultural energy into growth. Rather than chasing vanity metrics, his team focuses on real business drivers: deeper customer connection, brand differentiation, and momentum that actually moves the needle. https://youtu.be/mWYj_EErXrw?si=HVlWVjQgrxBvQYWV You’ll hear specific stories from campaigns for Bachan’s and Habit Burger, where Optimism took “ordinary” food products and transformed them into irresistible, talk-worthy brands. Kyle explains how his team starts with a rigorous brand and competitive strategy, then chooses the right mix of executions, TV spots, YouTube shorts, outdoor, social, stunts, events, or print based on the problem they’re solving, not the latest marketing fad. He also unpacks why independent agencies are critical to saving great advertising in a world dominated by holding companies and safe, committee-approved ideas.Kyle dives into the role of AI in advertising, outlining why Optimism uses AI to iterate, not ideate. Humans set the strategy and originate the ideas; AI helps rapidly explore variations, visualize directions, and speed up production, without replacing the creative leap that only people can make. He ties this into a bigger conversation about the generational divide in media consumption, from Gen X’s analog-to-streaming evolution to how Gen Z and Gen Alpha navigate a fragmented, choice-rich world where there is no longer a single “monoculture.” If you’re a marketer, founder, or brand leader wondering how to stand out when audiences are overwhelmed, distracted, and skeptical, this conversation will give you a powerful new lens. Kyle introduces “Optimism: A Case for the Only Idea That Has Ever Actually Worked,” a research-backed, story-driven book that shows how optimism has consistently driven breakthroughs in business, science, art, and life. If you’ve been feeling like your brand is stuck in the “mushy middle” of lookalike messaging and safe campaigns, Kyle’s perspective on optimism, creativity, and momentum may be exactly what you need to break through. Quotes: “If you look at what makes a human, a company, a brand, anything different than all the other things like it, you start finding these little idiosyncrasies of people that are just so fucking gorgeous.” “The independent agency is still very important in advertising, and it’s the independent agency who has the ability to; really form an opinion of a brand that's going to move the needle.” “Our definition, my definition is that optimism is the belief that tomorrow could be better with some change, that we can work hard together or solo, whatever the task is at hand to achieve better.” Contact Details: Explore Kyle Duford's Official Website Connect with Kyle Duford on LinkedIn Check out the Optimism Website Follow Kyle Duford on Instagram Get a Copy of Optimism: A Case for the Only Idea That Has Ever Actually Worked on Amazon | — | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | ![]() 1597: Walt Disney Leadership Lessons with Jeffrey A. Barnes | What if the only thing standing between you and your “happily ever after” is the story you’re telling yourself? Maybe you feel stuck, procrastinating on the book you’ve “meant to write for years,” struggling to show up consistently on social media, or second-guessing every move because you’re afraid of failing publicly. Are you silently waiting for the perfect time, more confidence, or a clear guarantee before you take action? In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Jeffrey A. Barnes shares how surviving two life-threatening brain tumors forced him to stop waiting for “someday” and finally write the book he’d been talking about for over 20 years. That wake-up call turned into his bestselling books, “The Wisdom of Walt” and “Beyond the Wisdom of Walt,” which use Walt Disney’s life, legacy, and the Disney parks as a framework for leadership, courage, and action. Jeff explains why the real difference between Walt Disney and everyone else wasn’t just vision or creativity; it was his relentless willingness to get off the park bench and take action despite doubt, fear, and criticism. Jeff unpacks Walt Disney’s philosophy on sequels, creativity, and innovation, and what it means for modern creators who feel trapped by their own past success. From the rise of endless Disney sequels to the box office struggle of more original projects like Tomorrowland, Jeff explains the tension between giving audiences what they think they want and pushing forward into new territory. It’s a powerful lens for any entrepreneur or brand wrestling with the question: “Do I keep repeating what’s working, or do I risk something new?” https://youtu.be/OSz-MXZD6SU?si=Pffss8JQ1gk2zzYP Finally, Jeff shares a behind-the-scenes look at his new relationship-focused book with his wife, Lindsey, “Nothing Can Stop Us Now: Timeless Tips for Your Happily Ever After,” which uses Disney themes and stories to offer down-to-earth relationship advice. Along the way, he reminds us that “life is hard, enjoy it anyway”, and that happiness is a daily choice, not a distant outcome you’ll reach “once everything finally works out.” If you’ve ever wanted to infuse your business, brand, or life with more Disney-level storytelling, courage, and joy, this episode will challenge you to stop overthinking, start acting, and become the hero of your own story. Quotes: “We can sit on the park bench and think ourselves into oblivion. We need to get up and start taking courageous and consistent action.” “The real difference between Walt Disney and everybody else was his willingness and his courage to take action.” “What’s required in a great story isn’t a happily ever after ending, that’s what we tend to chase. What’s required in a great story is conflict, obstacle, adversity, difficulty.” Contact Details: Visit Jeffrey A. Barnes's Facebook Page Connect with Jeffrey A. Barnes on LinkedIn Explore Jeffrey A. Barnes Official Website Get a Copy of The Wisdom of Walt on Amazon Get a Copy of Beyond the Wisdom of Walt on Amazon | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() 1596: Reverse Mortgage Retirement Cash Flow Freedom with Kevin Guttman | For many retirees, the fear isn’t just living longer, it’s outliving their money. Housing-rich but cash-poor seniors often feel trapped, thinking their only choices are to downsize, rent, or lean on family. Today’s guest, Kevin Guttman, CRMP, is one of only about 210 Certified Reverse Mortgage Professionals in the U.S., and he’s on a mission to change the conversation around retirement cash flow, home equity, and reverse mortgages. In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Kevin explains how reverse mortgages have evolved from their early days in 1961 into a tightly regulated, post-2015 financial tool designed to help seniors age in place, eliminate mandatory mortgage payments, and tap into home equity without giving up ownership. He breaks down what a reverse mortgage really is (and isn’t), why so much of the negative press is based on outdated or incomplete information, and how the program can provide tax-free cash flow, a growing line of credit, or a way to finance a new retirement home without adding a monthly mortgage payment. Kevin shares real-life stories from his book, A Reverse Mortgage Changed My Life, including clients who went from putting groceries on credit cards to finally being able to sleep at night, couples who avoided seven-figure mistakes by not selling and renting, and retirees who used a reverse mortgage to move into low-maintenance homes that fit their health needs, without financial panic. He also explains the math behind why there’s usually still equity left at the end, even when interest is deferred, and how appreciation and conservative lending limits work in the homeowner’s favor.Beyond the product itself, Kevin emphasizes financial education, strategic use of debt, and the wealth-building power of real estate. He and Robert discuss why schools don’t teach money fundamentals, why parents need to take the lead, and how misunderstandings about homeownership and retirement planning can quietly cost families millions over the long term. https://youtu.be/P0iNdMei5fY?si=1Gm0NG6MaQcB6U0x Finally, Kevin explains why it’s critical to work with a true specialist, a Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional, instead of a general loan officer or financial advisor who dabbles in the space. He walks through his streamlined 22-day process from application to closing, his no-pressure, education-first approach, and the resources he offers through his website and book for anyone considering a reverse mortgage. If you or your loved ones are approaching retirement and worried about cash flow, this conversation will give you a grounded, up-to-date look at whether a reverse mortgage could be a smart part of your plan. Quotes: "Real estate is strategic debt. People who own real estate have a forty-times higher net worth than people who rent." "People hear 'reverse mortgage' and the wall goes up, but they're going off of inaccurate or outdated information." "If you don’t make your property tax payment, you’re going to be foreclosed on, whether you have a regular mortgage, a reverse mortgage, or no mortgage." Contact Details: Explore Kevin Guttman's Official Website Visit Kevin Guttman's Facebook Page Connect with Kevin Guttman on LinkedIn Follow Kevin Guttman on Instagram Get a Copy of A Reverse Mortgage Changed My Life on Amazon | — | ||||||
| 6/20/26 | ![]() 1595: Seven Summits of Life Success for Elite Entrepreneurs with Saahil Mehta | Many high-performing entrepreneurs quietly hit a wall. They’ve built the business, the net worth, the lifestyle, and yet they still feel trapped, exhausted, or strangely unfulfilled. Today’s guest, Saahil Mehta, entrepreneur, mountaineer, and coach to eight-figure founders, helps leaders who have “made it” but still feel like they’re living someone else’s definition of success. In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Saahil reveals his “Seven Summits” framework for redefining success on your own terms. Drawing on real-world experience from scaling four businesses and climbing 6,000-meter peaks, he shows why the traditional success playbook you inherited from family, culture, or social media becomes an invisible ceiling on your performance, energy, and happiness, and what to do about it. Instead of chasing more revenue, more deals, and more status, Saahil helps entrepreneurs identify the seven most important dimensions of their lives (beyond just health, wealth, and relationships), then intentionally prioritize what truly matters. You’ll hear how he narrowed his real estate focus to a specific niche, learned to say “no” to distracting opportunities, and avoided the costliest mistakes of shiny-object syndrome. Saahil also shares powerful lessons from a painful failed partnership and his mountaineering expeditions: the importance of pre-committing to “what if” scenarios, documenting agreements like a “constitution” for your business, and having clear decision rules before emotions and pressure kick in. https://youtu.be/hn6XmPaeVSc?si=5vwhMa3QNo_t-WKf One of the most practical takeaways is his “backpack” and energy audit exercise, a simple daily practice of asking what drains and what raises your energy so you can spot patterns, identify life clutter, and systematically remove the habits, commitments, and relationships that weigh you down (even if they’re “useful” but no longer worth carrying). If you’re a successful founder who feels stuck, misaligned, or quietly asking, “Is this it?” This conversation will help you gain clarity, reclaim your time and energy, and move toward a zero-regret life that’s actually true to you. Quotes: “The problem is not you; it’s that the system you were following was not yours, it was inherited from someone else’s definition of success.” "Once they have clarity on what that is, decision making becomes easier, they start taking steps in a direction that is in line with their definition of success, and then life starts to get more fulfilling." “As long as you keep taking one step forward every day, you eventually make it to the summit.” Contact Details: Explore Saahil Mehta's Official Website Visit Saahil Mehta's Facebook Page Connect with Saahil Mehta on LinkedIn Follow Saahil Mehta on Instagram Discover How Top Entrepreneurs Scale Success Without Burning Out | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![]() 1594: Longevity Lessons from a 100-Year-Old Colonel with Charles Cone | Born in a farmhouse with no electricity, losing his mother at birth, and growing up in a one-room schoolhouse with torn dictionaries, Colonel Charles Cone had every reason to believe life would keep him small. Instead, he spent 30 years in the U.S. military, became a Navy and then Air Force pilot, flew in three wars, earned the first computer science degree ever awarded at Texas A&M, and is still flying and working out with a trainer at 100 years old. In this episode, Charles shares the remarkable journey behind his autobiography, A Burning Desire to Fly, and how a “dumb farm kid” with hay fever, no role models, and almost no resources built a life of service, courage, and quiet excellence. We explore the defining moments that shaped him: the psychologist who wrote “a burning desire to fly” on his file and unintentionally gave him a lifelong mantra; being assigned to a plane he didn’t want, deciding to excel anyway, and becoming the youngest patrol plane commander in the Pacific; surviving a harrowing typhoon flight with almost no fuel and no navigation; and the day his crew including his roommate died in a crash on the very day he was to leave the Navy, a tragedy that led, through another twist of fate, to meeting his future wife. Charles reflects on living through World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the entire arc of aviation and computing from punch cards and 1K memory to smartwatches and self-flying aircraft while holding onto simple, old-school values of duty, faith, and persistence. https://youtu.be/8djRJrN-p00?si=D-oDT1g35hKdBEFT Charles also shares the “unflashy” secrets behind his longevity and impact: decades of disciplined physical fitness, continuing to learn and contribute long after retirement, saying yes to service (from Lions Club projects to flying mercy missions), and treating every assignment even the ones he didn’t want as worth doing to the best of his ability. If you’re feeling stuck, discouraged, or tempted to coast into later life, this conversation is a living rebuttal: a 100-year case study in why you don’t quit, why you keep your body and mind engaged, and why, as Charles sums it up in his favorite quote and life lesson, you “never give up.” Quotes: "I’m just an ordinary old jerk, and it’s kind of surprising to me when I wake up now and then and say, ‘Well, you’re what they call an author,’ and you’re not really an author, you’re just a plain old guy." "I guess I realized that my persistence had gotten me a long way; there was that sort of thing of not giving up. Don’t give up, and I still say that today." "All of us get discouraged at one time or another in some circumstance, and if you can just sit back and get rid of that discouragement and say, ‘Well, let’s get on with it, let’s do what needs to be done,’ if it means quitting and changing, change, but don’t just fret about it." Contact Details: Get a Copy of A Burning Desire to Fly on Amazon Explore Charles Cone's Official Website | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![]() 1593: Personal Branding in the Gig Economy with Chaz Austin | Are you still playing by the old career rules, sending out resumes, waiting for HR to notice you, and hoping AI doesn't filter you out before a human ever sees your name? Are you frustrated that you “did everything right” (education, resume, interview skills) yet still feel invisible in a job market overrun by automation, layoffs, and gig work? In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Dr. Chaz Austin explains why corporate loyalty is dead and why every worker, employee, freelancer, or consultant must start thinking like an entrepreneur. Drawing on his doctorate in organizational leadership from Pepperdine, three books, including How to Find Work for the Rest of Your Life, LinkedIn Learning career courses, and a TEDx talk, he breaks down how AI has flooded the hiring system with noise, and why employers are retreating to the safest filter they know: real human relationships and referrals. Instead of hoping an algorithm notices you, Chaz shows you how to become the person people already know and trust before an opening is ever posted, rather than relying on random luck. https://youtu.be/4Ooqx32wiHs?si=HVYTr3Zmb0rgE6ks Dr. Chaz walks you through a practical, modern strategy centered on LinkedIn, targeted groups, and consistent visibility. He reveals how to position your profile, so decision-makers instantly see your value, how to use groups and volunteering as an “audition” for future work, and why you must embrace the reality that you now have two jobs: your craft and your self‑marketing. His “farmer” metaphor, planting and nurturing many relationship seeds over time, offers a realistic, sustainable way to generate ongoing gigs, referrals, and opportunities without feeling like a pushy salesperson. This conversation is packed with insights for anyone frustrated by ignored applications, unstable employment, or a nagging fear that they’re being left behind by AI and automation. If you’re ready to stop depending on resumes and start building a relationship-powered, opportunity-rich career in the gig economy, Dr. Chaz’s approach may be the reset you need. Quotes: “Sometimes they don’t hire the best people; they hire people they know and trust that they’ve worked with before.” "Think of yourself as a farmer: plant as many seeds as you can. You water them, you nurture them, and you don't need all of them to grow; if a few start to pop up, that's your new client, that's your new gig." "You need to lower your expectations significantly about the old sending out the resume. You can continue to do that, but don't expect anything. A lot of it is just busy work." Contact Details: Explore Dr. Chaz Austin's Official Website Visit Dr. Chaz Austin's Facebook Page Connect with Dr. Chaz Austin on LinkedIn Follow Dr. Chaz Austin on Instagram Get a Copy of How to Find Work for the Rest of Your Life on Amazon | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() 1592: Grounded science fiction and faith-driven storytelling with Barry J. Spaulding | Many people don’t lose their love for reading and deep thinking; they just get buried under responsibilities, distractions, and endless screens until their imagination quietly slips into the background. Today’s guest, Barry J. “BJ” Spaulding, a former federal law enforcement officer and military veteran turned science fiction author, shows how stories can pull us back into wonder, responsibility, and faith. After 32 years of service, a divorce, retirement, and the pandemic, Barry finally returned to his teenage dream of writing, and the result is a growing catalog of books, including Dark Star, The Fight for Survival, and Who’s to Blame. In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Barry shares how his background in the Army, law enforcement, and Dungeons & Dragons helped him build believable universes, flawed heroes, and grounded military sci‑fi. He explains why Dark Star took 15 years to fully come together, how he weaves real-world tactics, emotional trauma, and survival decisions into epic space battles, and why he refuses to write “perfect” heroes. His stories blend science fact, combat experience, and speculative fiction in a way that still feels human and uncomfortably honest about what people do when the stakes are life and death. Barry also dives into the deeply personal inspiration behind Who’s to Blame, a story about a man named George who spends his life blaming God for every tragedy, until God finally brings him to heaven for a direct, no-excuses conversation. Through that lens, Barry explores blame, loss, faith, and personal responsibility, asking hard questions like: What part did I play in what happened? and Do we create our own heaven and hell? If you’ve ever wondered how modern faith, free will, and suffering could be explored through a compelling story instead of a dry debate, this episode lays out a powerful blueprint. https://youtu.be/bYx9q-h23Yc?si=WRRRmtnLCYW5z5Ck Along the way, Barry and Robert talk about why reading and writing are more important than ever in a tech-saturated world, how books slow your mind down, force you to visualize, and create a private dialogue between the words and your soul in a way movies and social media can’t match. Barry shares practical insights into his writing process, why he often writes without an outline, how reader feedback sharpened his character development, and what’s coming next (including a twist-filled vampire novel, a heartfelt story for his daughter, and a Dark Star prequel and sequel). If you love science fiction, military thrillers, faith-driven stories, or need a nudge to pick up a book, and maybe a pen. Again, this conversation will rekindle your imagination and remind you why stories matter. Quotes: "I wanted to create a believable universe. I didn't want it to be just things appear, things are there, and there's no real explanation behind it." "I will tell people over and over again: don't stop reading. Technology is wonderful, but it can't replace a good book on a quiet evening." "When you're reading, it's between the words on the page and your soul. You envision what's on the pages. You can't do that in a movie theater." Contact Details: Visit Barry J. Spaulding's Official Website Discover The Fight for Survival available now on Amazon Read Who’s to Blame today available now on Amazon Explore the thrilling world of Dark Star available now on Amazon | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() 1591: Scaling DTC Brands From Chaos to Profit with Cem Atik | Are you scaling your e-commerce brand in revenue, but not in profit? Are you flying blind on CAC, LTV, fulfillment costs, and ad performance, hoping the numbers work out later? Many founders grow to low 7-figures on hustle and luck, only to hit a painful ceiling of chaos, cash-flow problems, and agency fatigue. In this episode of Marketer of the Day, growth partner Cem Atik of Harucon Ventures shows you what it really takes to move from low 7-figures of chaotic growth to predictable, profitable scale. With 13+ years in e-commerce and a track record of stepping into DTC brands “stuck between traction and chaos,” Cem doesn’t just run ads, he and his team take equity and full control of marketing, perform deep finance and marketing due diligence, and rebuild growth systems from the inside out. Cem reveals the three bottlenecks he sees in almost every 7- and 8-figure brand: founders who don’t know their true CAC and LTV, broken or non-existent third-party tracking and attribution, and a lack of real control over fulfillment, taxes, and operational costs. He explains how, by building a single source of truth for numbers and cohorts, brands can finally make confident decisions about where to cut spend, where to double down, and how aggressively they can acquire new customers. Instead of guessing, you start steering your business with clarity. https://youtu.be/3fHMwV8W1tE?si=WS6EZKQnCQ77GEYj You’ll also hear a powerful case study of a brand doing $10M/month that boosted revenue while cutting marketing spend by 20–25% just by fixing structure and supply chain inefficiencies, saving 9% on fulfillment alone. Cem calls his model “marketing for adults”: performance-based, numbers-first, and designed so both sides win only when the business truly grows profitably. Along the way, he shares why humility beats ego when hiring marketers and operators, and why, if you truly control your numbers, you can afford to move fast and even be a little chaotic everywhere else. If you’re tired of agency fatigue, unclear profitability, and growth that feels like a gamble instead of a strategy, this conversation will give you a concrete blueprint. You’ll discover how to get a grip on your metrics, clean up your ad accounts, and build a team and system that take you from “winging it” at $1–5M to scaling like a pro toward $50M and beyond, without losing your sanity or your margins. Quotes: “Brands that grow from five to fifty million don’t do it because they run better marketing; they do it because they did the groundwork that allows them to grow safely.” “If you have control over your numbers, you can be chaotic in everything else, and as long as your execution speed is great, you will still succeed.” “You could be the best email, WhatsApp, Google Ads, or Meta guy, but the only thing that will always win is a good team that’s working proactively together.” Contact Details: Connect with Cem Atik on LinkedIn Explore Harucon Ventures Official Website | — | ||||||
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| 6/16/26 | ![]() 1590: Build Profitable Course Communities with AI Support with Bryan McAnulty | Most creators don’t struggle because they lack expertise. They struggle because tech overwhelm, scattered tools, and indecision keep them from turning their knowledge into a scalable business. In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Bryan McAnulty, founder of Heights Platform, shares how solopreneurs can use AI-powered tools to build profitable online courses and communities, without sacrificing authenticity or getting buried in tech headaches. Brian pulls back the curtain on Heights Platform, an all‑in‑one course creation and community platform used by creators in over 100 countries. Instead of using AI to churn out low-quality “slop content,” Heights uses AI to act like a virtual assistant and coach, helping you set up your programs, structure offers, handle technical details, and even plan your marketing, while you stay focused on the one thing only you can do: teaching from your real-world experience. You’ll hear how features like live lessons, built‑in video calls, and gamified communities make it easy to deliver a premium, high‑touch learning experience. Bryan explains how you can run live cohorts directly inside your platform, automatically turn those sessions into course content, and use community features both to increase student results and to attract new leads with public community posts that rank in search, essentially turning your community into a living, SEO-friendly knowledge base under your own brand and domain. A big part of the conversation dives into pricing psychology and offer design. Bryan challenges the common trap of selling $10–$20 mini products and hoping volume makes up the difference. Instead, he walks through why most experts underprice themselves, why transformation and outcomes should drive your pricing (not video length or course size), and how adding community and live coaching can justify premium price points while delivering far better results for your students. https://youtu.be/_Vi-niuEZYs?si=EWdDlQeT8A_efrS5 Finally, Bryan shares a powerful perspective on thinking bigger with AI. As AI tools get faster and more capable, the real differentiator won’t be who has access to AI; it will be how you work, how you think, and how clearly you communicate your vision to these tools. From internal dev tools that used to cost tens of thousands to build, to weekend projects now powered by AI, Bryan shows how creators and entrepreneurs can ride this wave instead of getting left behind. If you’ve ever felt stuck between too many platforms, too many decisions, and not enough momentum, this episode will give you a concrete path to launching (or relaunching) your online course and community with confidence. Quotes: "I don't see AI replacing the humans for this kind of expertise. Our goal is to assist you, because most people don't wake up every day excited to use software, they're excited about the outcome the software helps them achieve." "If every business has this magical AI agent that can do anything, then what makes the difference between you and any other business? If everyone can generate unlimited content and unlimited software, the difference comes down to how you do things." "There weren't really many platforms that were actually focused on helping your customers get results. Marketing is kind of a solved problem, but learning is not a solved problem." Contact Details: Visit Bryan McAnulty's Facebook Page Connect with Bryan McAnulty on LinkedIn Learn More About Heights Platform Start & Grow Your Creative Business with Creator Climb Brayan McAnulty Official Website Explore the YouTube Channel of Bryan McAnulty | — | ||||||
| 6/13/26 | ![]() 1589: Creative Problem Solving in the Age of AI with Nir Bashan✨ | creativityAI+3 | Nir Bashan | RolexPorsche+1 | — | creativityAI+5 | — | 23m 13s | |
| 6/8/26 | ![]() 1588: Retire on Real Estate and Unlock Home Equity with Kerry Worden✨ | real estateretirement income+3 | Kerry Worden | Buckeye Basecamp | Yosemite | retirementreal estate+5 | — | 28m 01s | |
| 6/6/26 | ![]() 1587: Book Marketing on a Budget After Loss with Robin Beamer Dalton✨ | book marketinggrief+3 | Robin Beamer Dalton | Threads of Obsession | — | book marketinggrief+3 | — | 28m 08s | |
| 6/5/26 | ![]() 1586: AI Video Production, Podcasts & Business Growth with Dan Portik✨ | AI video productionpodcasts+4 | Dan Portik | BVS Media GroupPremier Podcast Productions | — | AIvideo production+5 | — | 26m 08s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() 1585: Forever Stalwart: Titus Billings, Isaac Morley, and Edward Tuttle’s Pioneer Legacy with Susan Billings Mitchell✨ | family historygenealogy+4 | Susan Billings Mitchell | Mormon | — | pioneer legacyhistorical research+4 | — | 25m 03s | |
| 5/27/26 | ![]() 1584: Digital Ethnography for Real Employee Engagement with Dean Browell & Rich Salon✨ | digital ethnographyemployee engagement+5 | Dean BrowellRich Salon | Discover Feedback | TikTokReddit | employee surveysengagement+6 | — | 28m 06s | |
| 5/23/26 | ![]() 1583: AI Storytelling and Multiple Income Streams with Audrey Bell-Kearney✨ | AI storytellingmultiple income streams+4 | Audrey Bell-Kearney | The Housewives of Gwinnett | — | AIstorytelling+5 | — | 32m 49s | |
| 5/21/26 | ![]() 1582: ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, and School Support Strategies with Tracey Lyons-Tozier✨ | special educationneurodiversity+4 | Tracey Lyons-Tozier | Mama Bulldog BooksBenny Speaks Up+2 | — | ADHDdyslexia+6 | — | 33m 56s | |
| 5/15/26 | ![]() 1581: Type 1 Diabetes, Cancer, and Resilience with Paula Aldis✨ | resiliencechronic illness+5 | Paula Aldis | The Woman Who Wouldn't Quit: Unbreakable Spirit | — | Type 1 diabetescancer+8 | — | 23m 48s | |
| 5/11/26 | ![]() 1580: Resilience After Stroke and Heart Failure with Jonathan Scott Bogner✨ | resiliencehealth+4 | Jonathan Scott Bogner | — | — | strokeheart failure+5 | — | 43m 23s | |
| 5/10/26 | ![]() 1579: Kabbalistic Biology and the Hidden Dimensions of Life with Dr. Michael Kosoy | From zoonotic infectious diseases to Kabbalistic metaphysics, Dr. Michael Kosoy argues that modern biology is missing something critical: the invisible dimensions of life that our instruments can’t measure, but that still shape health, disease, and ecosystems. A retired but still-active CDC infectious disease researcher with over 200 scientific publications, Dr. Kosoy joins us to unpack his book “The 10 Dimensions of Kabbalistic Biology (Abridged Edition)” and explain why more data doesn’t always mean more knowledge sometimes, it actually increases uncertainty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDLIiLf3Swo We explore how his decades at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, his work on zoonotic diseases, and his long-term study of Kabbalah came together into a new framework he calls Kabbalistic biology. Dr. Kosoy explains why traditional, dualistic thinking in science breaks down when we confront real-world complexity (like the pandemic), how invisible structures, hierarchies, and “unknowns” still follow patterns, and why we need better tools for orienting ourselves in a fast-changing, paradox-filled world. If you’re curious about holistic science, invisible biology, microbiomes, pandemics, and the intersection of spirituality and rigorous research, this conversation offers a practical, and surprisingly grounded toolbox for thinking differently about life itself. Quotes: “The more data and more information we collect, the more uncertainty we create.” “Instead of useless debates between reductionists and holists, I propose a system for orientation between those two extremes.” “First dimension is what I call segmentation to unification—it’s your choice as an investigator to select how complex you want to see the system.” Contact Details: Connect with Dr. Michael Kosoy on FacebookDr. Michael Kosoy on AmazonDr. Michael Kosoy Official Website | — | ||||||
| 5/9/26 | ![]() 1578: Cybersecurity and AI for Small Business Growth with Ephraim Epstein | From small chiropractic clinics to multi-location hotels, my guest Ephraim Epstein of Fit Solutions (fitsolutions.biz) reveals how modern cybercriminals operate like full-time sales teams prospecting, nurturing, and “closing” attacks on businesses that mistakenly think they’re too small to be a target. We dig into real-world ransomware stories, why Office 365 and Google Workspace email accounts are the #1 breach vector, and why SMS-based two-factor authentication is no longer enough to keep your company safe. Ephraim explains how 24/7 security monitoring, penetration testing, and smarter authentication can prevent the kind of total business shutdowns he sees far too often. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdNwdnTf_hw We also explore how AI is changing the game not just for attackers, but for defense and operations. Ephraim shares how his team uses AI to reduce labor costs, automate SMS conversations that feel human, and deliver concierge-level experiences at scale, like hotel texting systems that book spa appointments, schedule room cleanings, and answer questions with a 74% engagement rate. Finally, he opens up about the entrepreneurial lessons learned from a failed CrossFit gym, why “side hustles” often backfire, and how complementary revenue streams (IT → cybersecurity → AI) helped Fit Solutions grow while staying focused on what they do best. If you’re a business owner wondering whether your systems are really safe and how AI can actually improve your bottom line, not just sound cool, this conversation will give you a practical, story-driven roadmap. Quotes: “Opportunities are wrapped in problems. Whenever I find a problem, I ask where the opportunity is and how I can turn it into an advantage.” “Side hustles are not really great if you chase a second revenue stream that doesn’t complement your main business; both the side hustle and your core business will suffer.” “Focus on the main thing, become amazing at it, and crush it, then add complementary revenue streams that feed and strengthen your core, instead of chasing random ideas that pull you in ten directions.” Contact Details: Connect with Ephraim Epstein on LinkedInEphraim Epstein Official Website | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | ![]() 1577: College Planning, Scholarships, and Teen Success Strategies with Shellee Howard | College admission doesn’t have to be terrifying, unaffordable, or a giant mystery. In this episode, global educational consultant Shellee Howard of College Ready joins Robert Plank to break down how families can navigate college admissions strategically instead of emotionally. Shellee explains why “no one gets into college anymore” and “there’s no scholarship money” are myths, how her Class of 2026 students earned $10.3M+ in scholarships with 100% college acceptance, and why there is a “perfect-fit college” for every student (including tuition‑free options). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnwsMD-hagQ You’ll hear a candid discussion on the truth about college vs. trade school, why “influencer” is not a career plan without real skills, and how AI is reshaping which majors and careers will still exist in four years. Most importantly, Shellee shares her process for helping students answer the hardest question, “Who are you?” So they can package themselves, stand out beyond GPA and test scores, and use college as a stepping stone to a meaningful future instead of an expensive dead end. Quotes: “Teach your child to love reading and to think for themselves, and they will be able to learn anything they ever want to learn for the rest of their life.” “College is a stepping stone to their future, not the end game. When students know who they are and what they’re good at, the path actually gets easier.” “Do what you love and the money will come. I’m not talking about a hobby—I’m talking about a career you deeply enjoy. People ask me when I’m going to retire; why would I ever retire when I love inspiring teenagers?” Contact Details: Connect with Shellee Howard on FacebookConnect with Shellee Howard on LinkedInShellee Howard Official Website | — | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | ![]() 1576: Spiritual Awakening and New Earth Living with Bo Lockwood | Visionary author and conscious leadership guide Bo Lockwood joins Robert Plank to share how a series of near-death experiences, a dark divorce, and a massive brain bleed awakened him to his true purpose: helping people “always be bold” and step into their power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd53Loq8o1c Bo explains what New Earth Civilization really is (a state of consciousness, not a movement), how he’s gathering 1,000 change makers through PrincetonGreen.org, and the story behind his book Essence: A Gateway to Expansive Living, co-created with his 93‑year‑old spiritual mentor, Anne Emerson. You’ll learn about self-awareness, fear vs. fearlessness, letting go of attachment, and how spiritual entrepreneurs and business leaders can drive real, systemic change. Quotes: “Everything happening outside is a reflection of what’s going on inside of us. Life is a mirror.” “Unfortunately, we as humans tend to grow through struggle. It’s like a dandelion trying to break through asphalt—once it does, it begins to really bloom, and that’s how we grow too.” “It’s not fear no or fear none—it’s fear less. We always experience fear; it’s part of the human experience. The difference is that I feel the fear and do it anyway.” Contact Details: Connect with Bo Lockwood on Facebook Connect with Bo Lockwood on FacebookBo Lockwood on AmazonBo Lockwood Official Website | — | ||||||
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