Podcast

The Daily Mastermind

Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, Self-Improvement

The Daily Mastermind is a Daily Podcast for Entrepreneurs. It provides a Daily Dose of Inspiration, Motivation and Education to help you Create Your Ultimate Destiny and Unleash Your Potential. Mastermind with George Wright III, the go-to expert behind some of the biggest global brands in the world. Level up your game as he shares insights and wisdom from 30 years of working with thought leaders, celebrities, and experts.

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Episodes
1,364
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Daily
Typical length
12 min
On air since
2019
Latest episode
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Episodes

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  1. How to Avoid Entrepreneur Burnout

    Season 13, Episode 1375

    Show notes

    George Wright III discusses avoiding entrepreneur burnout, arguing the biggest threat to a business is often the founder running themselves into the ground while treating busyness as a badge of honor. Recognize gradual warning signs (fatigue, impatience, losing excitement), creating boundaries, delegating, and saying no to opportunities that aren’t right now.

    00:00 Why Entrepreneurs Burn Out

    02:03 Your Greatest Asset Is You

    03:47 Boundaries And Priorities

    05:31 Intentional Success Mindset

    07:34 Build For The Long Term

    08:05 Weekend Reflection Challenge

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    George Wright III

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    Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

    10 min
  2. Ryan T. Sauers: Would You Follow You? The Power of Leadership, Trust, and Communication

    Season 13, Episode 1374

    Show notes

    George Wright III hosts Ryan T. Sauers to discuss leadership, trust, and communication in a distracted, AI-driven world. Sauers explains his upcoming book, “Would You Follow You?”, building on “Everyone Is in Sales” and “Would You Buy from You?”, emphasizing that effective leadership is earned through authenticity rather than titles.

    00:00 Meet Ryan Sauers

    03:05 Leadership beyond a title

    06:45 Silence is communication

    12:25 Building trust

    16:30 Rebuilding damaged trust

    19:35 Are you really listening

    20:35 Staying willing to do the work

    24:00 Leading with intention

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    About Ryan

    Dr. Ryan T. Sauers is a leadership, communication, and marketing expert. Ryan is a keynote speaker, author, university professor, media host, and business owner. For more than 30 years, he has helped leaders and organizations communicate clearly, build trust, strengthen their brands, and create cultures where people and organizations can thrive. Sauers combines real-world business leadership with doctoral research in organizational leadership. He has founded and led multiple businesses, hosted radio, television, and podcast programs, interviewed hundreds of business leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers, and public figures, and taught thousands of undergraduate and graduate students in leadership, communication, marketing, and business. He is the author of Everyone Is in Sales, Would You Buy from You?, and the forthcoming Would You Follow You? Leading and Communicating with Clarity in a Distracted World. Through his speaking, consulting, teaching, and media work, Ryan helps leaders close the gap between intention and impact, communicate with greater clarity, and preserve meaningful Human2Human connection in an increasingly distracted and AI-driven world. His goal is to help create stronger organizations—and leaders people genuinely want to follow.

    Links

    Sauers Consulting Strategies: http://www.ryansauers.com/

    End Resultz Media: http://www.endresultz.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryansauers/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryantsauers

    27 min
  3. How to Build a Personal Brand That Attracts Clients

    Season 13, Episode 1373

    Show notes

    George Wright III discusses personal branding for entrepreneurs. Get clear on what you want to be known for and who you serve, consistently demonstrate expertise by providing value and convert visibility into credibility.

    00:00 Stop Self Promotion

    02:05 Define What You Are Known For

    03:27 Be Relevant Not Famous

    04:01 Show Your Expertise

    05:43 Proof Builds Trust

    07:48 Three Key Questions

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    10 min
  4. Building Success on Your Own Terms with Heather Osmond

    Season 13, Episode 1372

    Show notes

    George Wright III interviews Heather Osmond about her entrepreneurial journey as founder of Osmond Designs, CEO of Best of State, and host of the KSL Real Estate Show. Osmond shares starting in real estate to earn a down payment, buying her first home, scaling to 33 rental properties, then selling to build and operate five assisted living facilities before moving into commercial real estate.

    00:00 Meet Heather Osmond

    02:05 First Home Real Estate

    05:52 Design Spark Begins

    11:10 From Desk To Showroom

    15:08 Why Buy Best Of State

    17:59 Best of State Awards

    19:54 Networking Long Game

    21:53 BOSS Symposium Events

    25:56 Values and Relationships

    28:02 Confidence and Pivoting

    29:47 Daily Rituals and Lists

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    Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

    ABOUT HEATHER OSMOND

    Heather Osmond is a Utah entrepreneur, founder of Osmond Designs, CEO of Best of State, and host of the KSL Real Estate Show. Her experience spans real estate, furniture, interior design, and business leadership. A mother of four, Heather shares practical lessons on recognizing opportunities, building strong relationships, and creating a business around your strengths.

    CONNECT WITH HEATHER

    Osmond Designs https://www.osmonddesigns.com/

    Best of State https://www.bestofstate.org/

    B.O.S.S. Events https://www.bestofstate.org/boss-events

    KSL Real Estate Show https://kslpodcasts.com/podcast/ksl-home-show/

    35 min
  5. Why Working Harder Hold You Back with Greg McKeown

    Season 13, Episode 1371

    Show notes

    George Wright III challenges entrepreneurs’ belief that accomplishing more requires working harder, arguing that being busy isn’t the same as making meaningful, sustainable progress. He introduces bestselling author Greg McKeown (Essentialism, Effortless), who questions the assumption that important work must be brutally hard and calls Effortless an antidote to the “10X dilemma” of wanting 10X results without 10X effort.

    00:00 Busy vs Real Progress

    02:28 Sustainable Meaningful Goals

    04:42 Effortless and 10X Dilemma

    07:12 Mindset Shift Metanoia

    08:24 South Pole Case Study

    12:59 Lazy vs Easy and 85% Rule

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    Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

    About Greg McKeown

    Dr Greg McKeown and his wife, Anna, are the proud parents of four children. McKeown is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most”, which together have sold 3 million copies and been published in 40 languages and recently released The Essentialism Planner, a 90-day guide to accomplishing more by doing less.

    Links

    Website: https://gregmckeown.com/

    Books: https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/

    16 min
  6. Are You Busy or Making Progress?

    Season 1, Episode 1370

    Show notes

    George Wright III explains that time management is about deciding what and who deserve your attention, not doing everything faster. He offers three focus areas so truly urgent issues still reach you.

    00:00 Time Management Mindset

    01:25 Urgent Versus Important

    03:39 Simple Priority System

    04:55 Schedule What Matters

    06:03 Control Interruptions

    08:50 Tools and Closing Thoughts

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    10 min
  7. How to Use AI to Grow Your Business

    Season 13, Episode 1369

    Show notes

    George Wright III shares how businesses can use AI to save time, improve marketing, and create better customer experiences. He explains why AI should support your business strategy, not replace it, and offers practical ways to simplify daily tasks, strengthen sales, and serve customers more effectively without losing the human touch.

    00:00 AI For Customer Experience

    01:38 Reclaim Your Time

    03:09 Boost Marketing And Sales

    06:49 Run An AI Audit

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    9 min
  8. Where Are You Holding Yourself Back?

    Season 13, Episode 1368

    Show notes

    In this episode, George Wright III explains why the biggest obstacle to business success may be your own mindset. He shares a simple three-part opportunity audit to help entrepreneurs challenge limiting beliefs, raise their personal standards, and make decisions with confidence. Discover how personal growth can unlock the next level of business success.

    00:00 Limits Or Leverage

    01:55 Audit Your Beliefs

    03:28 Audit Your Standards

    05:26 Audit Your Decisions

    07:17 Five Minute Action Plan

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    “It’s Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”

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    Get access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.

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    9 min
  9. How to Stop Overthinking and Make Decisions

    Season 1, Episode 1367

    Show notes

    George Wright III discusses how overthinking holds entrepreneurs back and argues that the biggest obstacle is often an unwillingness to move forward without certainty. He distinguishes productive thinking, which moves toward a decision, from overthinking, which repeatedly revisits the same questions for reassurance, noting that delaying is still a decision unless waiting is intentional.

    00:00 Thinking vs Overthinking

    03:09 Facts vs Assumptions

    04:22 Risk Levels in Decisions

    05:03 Decide and Move Forward

    06:39 Build Confidence Through Action

    07:03 Decision Reset Challenge

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    Get access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.

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    Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

    9 min
  10. Stop Waiting for Opportunity. Start Creating It.

    Season 13, Episode 1366

    Show notes

    George Wright III explains that consistently growing entrepreneurs deliberately create opportunities rather than just wanting them, and shares three practical ways to do so: increase visibility so the right people know who you are and the value you provide; build meaningful connections through genuine contribution instead of only reaching out when you need something; and take action before you feel completely ready by distinguishing preparation from procrastination and moving an idea forward within 24 hours.

    00:00 Create Opportunities Mindset

    01:29 Boost Your Visibility

    03:16 Build Meaningful Connections

    05:18 Act Before You're Ready

    07:00 331 Opportunity Challenge

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    9 min
  11. Stop Chasing Opportunities. Start Attracting Them.

    Season 1, Episode 1365

    Show notes

    George Wright III talks about how entrepreneurs attract bigger opportunities by becoming the person those opportunities require, not by simply working harder or chasing more leads. He explains that identity determines direction—self-perception shapes decisions, standards, relationships, and results—and many people seek next-level rewards while operating with current-level habits.

    00:00 Stop Chasing Start Becoming

    01:20 Identity Drives Results

    03:05 Value Before Visibility

    04:38 Build Confidence Through Action

    06:16 Personal Brand Positioning

    08:04 Bring It All Together

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    12 min
  12. You Don't Build a Business, You Build People with Tom Ziglar

    Season 13, Episode 1364

    Show notes

    Host George Wright III interviews Tom Ziglar, CEO of Ziglar Inc., who outlines a five-step “Intentional Coaching Conversation” for weekly one-on-ones: define what success looks like, uncover why it matters, identify performance opportunities (attitude, effort, skill), co-create the employee’s plan, and establish the “heartbeat of accountability” through regular check-ins. Tom explains why one-time training doesn’t stick and shares an example showing how coaching clarifies expectations, supports different personalities, and develops people to take leaders’ places.

    00:00 Founder Trap Bottlenecks

    02:29 ICC Five Steps Overview

    03:35 Step One Define Success

    04:37 Step Two Find the Why

    05:46 Step Three Attitude Effort Skill

    07:31 Step Four Co Create Plan

    09:14 Step Five Accountability Rhythm

    13:19 Build People Not Business

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    About the Guest:

    Tom Zigler is the CEO of Ziglar Incorporated, a global leadership coach, and author of 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times. As the son of legendary motivator Zig Ziglar, Tom continues the legacy by helping organizations build high-performance, coaching-based cultures that drive results and personal growth.

    Guest Resources:

    Website: https://www.ziglar.com/tom-ziglar/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezigziglar/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZigZiglar

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tom-ziglar

    15 min
  13. Mark J. Silverman: "Why Great Leaders Self-Destruct"

    Season 13, Episode 1363

    Show notes

    George Wright III interviewsMark Silverman about why leaders snap in meetings: not from lack of skill, but from overloaded capacity and high allostatic stress. They discuss that most leadership issues are capacity problems, and that when people postpone basics like sleep, healthy eating, downtime, play, and recovery, stress rises and old patterns—including childhood overlays—drive reactions to bosses, peers, and teams.

    00:00 Why Leaders Snap

    03:35 Allostatic Load Explained

    04:45 Smart People Lose It

    07:13 Childhood Overlays at Work

    08:20 Coaching Through Triggers

    09:49 Handling Rageaholic CEOs

    10:36 Becoming Trusted Advisor

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    Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

    About Mark

    Mark J. Silverman is an executive coach, best-selling author, and host of The Rising Leader Podcast. He works with high-performing leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives who are navigating the challenges of growth, pressure, and responsibility while striving to lead with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose. His work focuses on a simple but overlooked truth: leadership doesn't break down because people don't know what to do—it breaks down when pressure exceeds their capacity to stay grounded and effective. Through coaching, speaking, and thought leadership, Mark helps leaders strengthen their ability to perform at their best without sacrificing their well-being, relationships, or fulfillment.

    Links

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark22102

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.silverman.54/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markjsilverman

    11 min
  14. Your Business Is Not Your Identity

    Season 13, Episode 1362

    Show notes

    George Wright III challenges founders to consider who they would be if their business failed, arguing that many entrepreneurs let their business become their identity, which makes setbacks feel personal and reduces objectivity. Wright introduces real estate entrepreneur Rod Khleif, who describes losing $50 million in 2008 and stresses that real estate or any “vehicle” should never be your identity, noting that people can be destroyed when they equate losses with personal worth.

    00:00 Who Are You Without It

    01:40 Failure as a Teacher

    04:18 Opportunity in the Downturn

    04:58 Your Vehicle Not Identity

    06:07 Ego Goals and Depression

    07:30 Giving Back for Fulfillment

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    About Guest

    Rod Khleif is a multifamily real estate investor, bestselling author, philanthropist, and host of one of the world's top real estate podcasts with more than 20 million downloads. After losing $50 million during the 2008 financial crisis, he rebuilt his real estate empire and now leads one of the industry's largest investing education communities, helping students acquire more than 260,000 apartment units. A passionate advocate for financial freedom and purpose-driven success, Rod combines practical investment strategies with lessons on mindset, resilience, and leadership. Through his Tiny Hands Foundation, he has also helped feed more than 160,000 children, making him a respected voice in both business and philanthropy.

    LInks

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodkhleif/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RodKhleif

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodkhleifofficial/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rod_khleif/

    Website: https://rodkhleif.com/

    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lifetime-cash-flow-through-real-estate-investing/id1097449598

    9 min
  15. How Founders Can Reclaim Time With Family

    Season 13, Episode 1361

    Show notes

    George Wright III urges founders to consider how many “summers” they have left with their kids, warning that entrepreneurs often become cash rich but time poor, especially heading into Q4 and the holidays. He shares a clip from an interview with serial entrepreneur George Rivera, CEO of 18 Summers Advisory and author of Buy Back Time Formula, who reduced his workload from 80 hours a week to about 20–30 and now co-hosts a podcast with his 11-year-old son.

    00:00 18 Summers Wake Up Call

    01:45 Meet George Rivera

    03:07 Dad's Dying Advice

    04:50 What 18 Summers Means

    06:52 Reconnecting Frameworks

    08:56 Presence Over Proximity

    10:54 Final Challenge and Share

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    About the Guest

    George Rivera is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of 18 Summers Advisory, helping founders reclaim their time, scale their businesses, and reconnect with their families. With over 30 years of experience, he focuses on building systems that create both business growth and personal freedom.

    His work is centered around the belief that true success includes both professional achievement and personal fulfillment. Through his frameworks—such as the Buyback Time Formula—he teaches business owners how to create systems that allow their companies to grow without sacrificing the moments that matter most.

    Guest Resources:

    Website: https://buybacktimeformula.com/home

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgerivera77

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgerivera1977

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-rivera-53b3296/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buybacktimeformula

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buybacktimeformula

    12 min
  16. What 10,000 Interviews Teach About Authority

    Season 13, Episode 1360

    Show notes

    George Wright III interviews Jerome Knyszewski, founder and CEO of Authority Magazines, about how he built Valiant CEO from an online marketing and reputation need: entrepreneurs struggled to get credible legacy-media features, so he created an open-door WordPress-based publication that has done 10,000 interviews in about four years and never charges to publish. Audience demand and niche fit drove expansion into a network of about a dozen publications.

    00:00 Third Party Validation

    03:38 Control The Narrative

    10:00 Social Proof Explained

    15:28 Why The Covers Stand Out

    18:28 FAQ And Should Ask Questions

    21:27 Most Founders Lack Messaging

    26:49 Free Publishing Paid Priority

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    About Jerome

    Jerome Knyszewski is the founder and publisher of Authority Magazines, the network behind Valiant CEO and a growing collection of publications focused on entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders. Over the course of thousands of interviews with founders and CEOs, Jerome has developed a deep understanding of personal branding, authority positioning, reputation management, and strategic storytelling. He is also the founder of HeavyShift, where he has worked with entrepreneurs and brands to strengthen their online reputation and credibility.

    Links

    Valiant CEO Magazine: https://valiantceo.com/

    Authority Magazines: https://authoritymagazines.com/

    Authority Media Network: https://www.authoritymedianetwork.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerome007knyszewski

    30 min
  17. Time Is Your Greatest Asset

    Season 13, Episode 1359

    Show notes

    George Wright III explains how feeling overwhelmed and unproductive often stems from poor time management and urges listeners to treat time as their greatest asset, budget it like money, and be intentional about where it goes. He argues that flexible time is a result of disciplined management and resourcefulness, not randomness, and warns against living reactively. Practical strategies include setting clear goals, using a planner or calendar, prioritizing “big rocks,” creating boundaries, setting time limits, taking breaks, resetting intention when starting tasks, and getting organized. He recommends delegating or eliminating low-value tasks, planning schedules in advance, avoiding checking phones or email first thing, monitoring app and social media usage, and improving sleep with evening routines. Better time management reduces stress, improves health, and increases progress toward goals, relationships, and income.

    00:00 Why Time Slips Away

    02:07 Time Is Your Greatest Asset

    03:30 Budget and Track Your Time

    04:20 Be Intentional and Resourceful

    06:55 Core Productivity Habits

    09:08 Delegate and Plan Ahead

    10:40 Phone Email and Sleep Rules

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    13 min
  18. The Power of Daily Consistency

    Season 13, Episode 1358

    Show notes

    George Wright III asks listeners to assess how their year is going and why they may feel stuck, emphasizing that overthinking rarely produces solutions and that answers are found through action and progress. He presents “the mastermind” as a single strategy that can change results by providing daily focus, perspective, and mentorship across core areas like mind, body, money, business, and lifestyle. Wright explains that while decisions and commitments matter, consistency is the real key, and consistency is built through habits and non-negotiable daily rituals. He encourages finding the “one thing” domino—such as podcasts or a daily masterminding routine—that keeps you consistent, aligns with timing for breakthroughs, and shifts focus off yourself to reduce limiting emotions.

    00:00 Year Check In

    00:47 Why You Feel Stuck

    02:27 Action Beats Overthinking

    03:25 Power of a Mastermind

    04:28 Podcasts as Daily Mentors

    06:08 Timing and Core Areas

    07:00 Consistency Through Rituals

    08:16 Find Your One Thing

    10:36 Breakthroughs Need Consistency

    12:04 Take Focus Off Yourself

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    14 min
  19. Act in Spite of Your Mood

    Season 13, Episode 1357

    Show notes

    George Wright III opens the Monday Daily Mastermind episode by highlighting persistence as a key prosperity principle and “difference maker,” tied to his third prosperity pillar: “I act in spite of my mood.” Citing Napoleon Hill and Calvin Coolidge, he argues that lack of persistence prevents people from achieving goals and that persistence is a cultivatable state of mind. He outlines ways to build it: definiteness of purpose, strong desire, self-reliance, definite plans and scheduling, applied knowledge, a cooperative mastermind group, using willpower strategically, and preparation through daily rituals and habits. He frames persistence as a decision—“it’s not over until you win”—and shares examples of repeated rejection and failure from NASA, Tim Ferriss, Henry Ford, Walt Disney, Einstein, Edison, Dr. Seuss, Jack London, van Gogh, Michael Jordan, and J.K. Rowling.

    00:00 Monday Prosperity Focus

    01:29 Pillar Three Act Anyway

    02:56 Why Persistence Wins

    04:55 Persistence Is Trainable

    05:52 How To Build Persistence

    09:00 Decide Despite Your Mood

    09:51 Famous Persistence Stories

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    14 min
  20. Burned Out or Bored Out with Mitch Matthews

    Season 13, Episode 1356

    Show notes

    George Wright III hosts Mitch Matthews on The Daily Mastermind to discuss clarity, focus, and “what’s next” for high achievers. Matthews explains that many executives and entrepreneurs can detail goals for their organizations but struggle to define what’s next for themselves, often because success narrows perceived options. He distinguishes burnout from “bored out,” caused by repetitive work, and recommends intentionally injecting novelty—often 15 minutes a day—to begin healing and creating optionality, defined as the intentional creation of options without blowing up one’s life. Matthews describes building authority so opportunities come through value-sharing, and outlines the Authority Bridge approach to package expertise into coaching, speaking, or training while addressing identity beyond titles. He suggests 30-day sprints to explore then go deep, using passion and “pissed” lists, and asks listeners what they want to experience more in their next season.

    00:00 Meet Mitch Matthews

    02:29 Defining Whats Next

    04:47 Burned Out vs Bored Out

    11:33 Optionality Creating Options

    14:02 Gravity of Success Story

    17:51 Finding Options 30 Day Sprints

    26:46 Authority Bridge Framework

    32:59 Identity and Owning Authority

    37:48 Passion and Pissed List

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    About Guest

    Mitch Matthews has spent twenty years helping accomplished professionals answer one question: "What's my next?" He's a speaker, coach, and host of the DREAM THINK DO podcast (top 0.5% globally, 450+ episodes), who has keynoted for leaders at NASA, NIKE, and United Airlines. He brings energy, warmth, and practical, story-driven insight that makes audiences lean in, take notes, and walk away believing their best chapter is still ahead.

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    48 min