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092 - The Power Of Pausing - Ri Renee (opens the original)
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Rita Thomas (writing as RI RENEE) author, framework architect, and systems thinker joins Brandon for a deep, transformational conversation about internal alignment, self-governance, navigating major life transitions, and living with intentional choice. Drawing from her personal journey through profound personal shifts and years of analyzing human behavior, Ree breaks down how to step into the highest version of yourself, stick to facts over feelings, and give yourself grace. She also explores ho
091 - Build A Business Worth Having - Tom Reber (opens the original)
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Tom Reber , is a Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and founder of The Contractor Fight. Drawing from his own journey from avoiding the trades to scaling a million-dollar painting business (and making every operational mistake along the way), Tom shares hard-earned wisdom on what it takes to thrive in the blue-collar world. He breaks down the true value of skilled trades in a modern economy, the mental side of entrepreneurship, and his core philosophy: the "Chain of Command" fo
090- Debunking Home Financing Myths - Jeff Aronheim (opens the original)
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Jeff Aronheim, a nationally recognized mortgage expert and senior loan officer with over two decades of experience. Together, they dismantle the widespread fears, myths, and false assumptions that prevent people especially first-time buyers from pursuing homeownership. Jeff breaks down the actual mechanics of low and zero-down-payment programs, explains how to evaluate debt-to-income ratios, compares the long-term wealth dynamics of renting versus owning, and outlines key principles for primary
089 - The Future Of Construction: Leadership & Innovation - Cam Roy (opens the original)
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Cam Roy, Director of Construction at Ram Construction, joins Brandon for a practical conversation about construction leadership, teamwork, client trust, mentorship, planning, and innovation. Drawing from 17 years in the industry, Cam shares how he went from the field to leading construction operations, why great leaders need to leave their hat at the door, and how collaboration between GCs, trades, clients, and project teams can lead to better outcomes. 🎯 What You'll Learn: Discover how leading
088 - Turning Your Past Into Purpose - Caleb Altmeyer (opens the original)
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Caleb Altmeyer, founder and leader of Helping Captives, joins Brandon for a powerful conversation about redemption, purpose, mentorship, family, and the fight against human trafficking happening right in our own communities. From turning his own life around as a young man to building a survivor-led organization that has helped hundreds of women, Caleb shares why vulnerable people need someone to step in, why mentorship can change the trajectory of a life, and why education and prevention are cri
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