What if the reason your best people don’t stay isn’t hiring… but leadership? Most entrepreneurs are told to hire A-players. But few are told the truth: A-players don’t stay unless they are led by A-leaders. When Cody and his partner first scaled their business, they hired talented people—but watched them leave. The problem wasn’t talent. It was leadership readiness.

In this episode of The Cody Hofhine Show, Cody breaks down the leadership lessons that transformed how he builds teams, attracts high performers, and creates a culture people want to stay in. He shares the mindset shift that changed everything, a powerful story about becoming the person you want to attract, and a simple 31-minute morning routine that strengthens leadership from the inside out.

If you want to retain great people, lead with clarity, and become the leader others want to follow, this episode delivers the blueprint.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Become the leader A-players want to work for
• Align vision and purpose to retain top talent
• Attract high performers instead of chasing them
• Build leadership habits that strengthen trust and culture
• Lead with awareness, gratitude, and intentional growth

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(00:00) Why A-players look for A-leaders

(01:00) Early scaling mistakes and failed hiring lessons

(03:15) Becoming the person you want to attract

(05:45) How leadership growth attracts top talent

(08:00) The 31-minute leadership morning routine

(09:00) One minute of awareness and serving others

(10:30) Why intentional awareness strengthens relationships

(11:30) Practicing gratitude to shift mindset

(12:50) Reading inspiration and applying principles

(13:45) Journaling to reinforce leadership growth

Who This Episode Is For:

• Leaders struggling to retain top talent
• Entrepreneurs scaling their first team
• High performers who want to become better leaders
• Business owners building culture and long-term growth

Why You Should Listen:

Most people rush past success without learning from it. This episode shows you how to slow down just enough to extract the lessons that actually create long-term growth. If you want your next win to be better than your last, this mindset shift changes everything.

Follow Cody Hofhine for tools, resources, and support on your journey:

Website: https://codyhofhine.com/

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What if the thing you’re proudest of is actually what’s slowing you down? Most leaders celebrate wins, move on, and never look back. But what if that habit is the reason growth stalls, momentum fades, and results plateau? The truth is, success doesn’t teach you much on its own. Reflection does.

In this episode of The Cody Hofhine Show, Cody breaks down why celebrating without dissecting keeps leaders stuck, and how reflection becomes the real shortcut to growth. Fresh off hosting a live event, Cody walks through the exact questions he asks after every win to make sure the next result is exponentially better than the last. If you want to lead better, grow faster, and create real momentum, this episode is a must-listen.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Turn wins into lessons instead of missed opportunities
• Use reflection to compound growth over time
• Ask better questions after success and failure
• Improve results without working harder
• Lead with value instead of ego

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(00:00) Why experience alone doesn’t create growth

(02:00) The difference between celebrating and dissecting success

(04:30) The exact questions Cody asks after every event or result

(07:00) Why most leaders repeat the same mistakes at a higher level

(09:30) How reflection turns losses into future wins

(11:30) Why delivering value always beats chasing money

(13:30) The simple framework Cody uses to improve every time

Who This Episode Is For:

• Leaders who feel like they’ve hit a ceiling
• Entrepreneurs chasing growth but lacking momentum
• High performers who want better results without burnout
• Anyone who wants to win once, and then win bigger

Why You Should Listen:

Most people rush past success without learning from it. This episode shows you how to slow down just enough to extract the lessons that actually create long-term growth. If you want your next win to be better than your last, this mindset shift changes everything.

Follow Cody Hofhine for tools, resources, and support on your journey:

Website: https://codyhofhine.com/

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

What if the real reason most people never build a million-dollar business has nothing to do with strategy, capital, or luck, but everything to do with who they’re becoming?

In this episode, Cody Hofhine sits down for a raw, honest conversation about how personal development, not tactics, is what took him from earning $19,000 a year in insurance sales to building eight multi-million dollar businesses. This isn’t a hype episode. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and hard truths most entrepreneurs never hear.

Cody opens up about hitting ceilings, learning how to delegate, why most investors get stuck around $500K, and how redefining success beyond just money changed everything for him. If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but still spinning your wheels, this episode will hit home.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Break through income ceilings that keep most investors stuck
• Shift from grinding harder to leading better
• Build confidence that attracts better opportunities and better people
• Stop letting old beliefs quietly cap your growth
• Align business success with family, health, and purpose

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(00:00) Cody’s early struggles and making just $19K in insurance

(06:00) The moment everything changed, and why pain was the catalyst

(12:00) How wholesaling unlocked momentum (and belief)

(18:00) Why most investors stall at $500K

(25:00) Delegation, leadership, and the visionary vs. integrator shift

(33:00) Why personal development sets the ceiling on income

(41:00) Building businesses that don’t cost your marriage or health

(48:00) The one daily habit that strengthens everything else

Who This Episode Is For:

• Entrepreneurs who feel stuck at their current level
• Investors who want more than just another deal
• Business owners hitting ceilings they can’t explain
• Anyone who wants success without burning out their family or health

Why You Should Listen:

Most people think the next strategy will fix their business. Cody explains why that’s rarely true. This episode shows you how growth really works, from the inside out, and why becoming the right person comes before building the right business.

Follow Cody Hofhine for tools, resources, and support on your journey:

Website: https://codyhofhine.com/

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

What if the thing you’re most afraid to do isn’t a warning, but a direction? What if fear isn’t telling you to stop, but showing you exactly where God wants you to go?

In this episode, Cody Hofhine reframes fear as a signal instead of an obstacle. Through a powerful story from scripture and personal reflection, he explains why God-sized dreams are supposed to feel uncomfortable, and how one courageous decision can change the entire direction of your life.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Recognize when fear is pointing you toward growth
• Stop confusing safety with wisdom
• Take faith-led action even when the outcome feels uncertain
• Break the habit of shrinking your dreams to feel comfortable
• Make one bold decision that moves your life forward

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(00:00) Why fear often shows up right before your breakthrough

(02:00) The question that reveals what God may be calling you to do

(04:00) The story of Benaiah and the lion, and what it teaches about courage

(07:00) Why playing it safe can cost you more than taking the risk

(09:00) The difference between caution and fear

(11:00) How to respond when fear shows up instead of running from it

Who This Episode Is For:

• Entrepreneurs who feel called to more but feel stuck
• People of faith facing a scary decision
• High achievers who know they’re playing smaller than they should
• Anyone who senses God calling them forward and needs clarity

Why You Should Listen:

Fear doesn’t always mean stop. Sometimes it means pay attention. This episode will help you see fear differently and take the next step with faith, even when it feels uncomfortable.

Follow Cody Hofhine for tools, resources, and support on your journey:

Website: https://codyhofhine.com/

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

What if breaking into real estate didn’t require years of experience, tons of money, or knowing everything upfront? What if the real secret was simply taking action before you feel ready?

In this episode of The Cody Hofhine Show, Cody sits down with an investor who went from financial stress to making $24,000 in just 39 days, without prior real estate experience. This isn’t a hype story or a get rich quick pitch. It’s a real conversation about imperfect action, personal growth, and why becoming a better version of yourself matters more than knowing all the tactics. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, this episode will hit home.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Get started in real estate without experience or capital
• Take action even when you don’t feel confident or ready
• Use personal development to unlock financial growth
• See opportunities where others see obstacles
• Build momentum by focusing on progress, not perfection

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(00:00) Why mindset matters more than experience when getting started

(04:00) Cody’s situation before real estate and the pressure that pushed him forward

(08:00) The moment he realized waiting to feel ready was holding him back

(12:00) What wholesaling actually is and why it’s beginner-friendly

(17:00) How Cody found his first opportunity with zero experience

(22:00) The actions that led to his first check

(26:00) Breaking down the $24,000 deal step by step

(31:00) The biggest lessons learned from the first win

(35:00) Why personal growth creates more income opportunities

Who This Episode Is For:

• Beginners who think they’re too late to start
• Aspiring investors overwhelmed by too much information
• Entrepreneurs facing financial pressure or self-doubt
• Anyone who wants proof that action beats experience

Why You Should Listen:

Most people never fail, they just stop trying too soon. This episode is a reminder that success doesn’t come from knowing everything first. It comes from committing to growth, taking action, and trusting the process. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment, this conversation might be the push you need.

Follow Cody Hofhine for tools, resources, and support on your journey:

Website: https://codyhofhine.com/

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

What if the biggest difference between people who win and people who quit came down to just one word? Not talent. Not luck. Not even discipline. Just one simple mindset shift.

In this episode, Cody Hofhine breaks down the single word that shows up in every story of real success, from Thomas Edison to Steph Curry, and how it can change the way you approach goals in 2026. Cody shares why most people don’t actually fail, they just stop too soon, and how adopting this one word can make your success almost inevitable.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Stick with goals long enough for them to actually work
• Build optimism even when results haven’t shown up yet
• Push through the almost quitting moments most people give up in
• Use small actions to predictably create big wins
• Make success feel inevitable instead of fragile

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(00:00) The surprising trait the most successful people share

(02:00) Why most people stop right before the breakthrough

(04:00) The University of Pennsylvania study that changed Cody’s thinking

(06:00) The real meaning behind the word that guarantees success

(09:00) Lessons from Edison, Elvis, Picasso, and Steph Curry

(12:00) How to apply this mindset to your goals in 2026

(14:00) Why this year can be different, if you commit to this one word

Who This Episode Is For:

• Entrepreneurs who are tired of starting and stopping
• High achievers who feel close, but not there yet
• Anyone who has big goals for 2026 and wants a real plan to stick with them
• People who are ready to stop quitting right before it finally works

Why You Should Listen:

Success usually doesn’t belong to the smartest person in the room, it belongs to the one who refuses to stop. This episode gives you a simple, practical mindset you can carry into every goal this year so you don’t just start strong, you actually finish.

Follow Cody Hofhine for tools, resources, and support on your journey:

Website: https://codyhofhine.com/

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

What if the reason you haven’t hit your first million has nothing to do with your systems, strategy, or hustle? What if the real issue is something much simpler, and harder to face?

In this episode of The Cody Hofhine Show, Cody sits down with Bryan Driscoll to unpack the real driver behind wealth, momentum, and long-term success. Bryan shares hard-earned lessons about leadership, personal responsibility, and why most people hide behind systems instead of doing the inner work that actually moves the needle. If you’ve ever felt stuck despite doing all the right things, this conversation will hit close to home.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Stop overcomplicating your path to wealth
• Identify what’s really holding you back from your first million
• Build self-trust instead of relying on tactics
• Make cleaner decisions under pressure
• Lead yourself before trying to lead others

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(00:00) Why working harder keeps most people stuck

(02:30) Investing in yourself creates the highest return

(06:00) Your best ideas come from changing your environment

(10:00) Proximity and community shape income and mindset

(14:30) Mentors shorten the path to success

(18:30) Growth requires becoming someone new

(23:00) Building wealth without sacrificing family or health

(26:30) The mindset that makes wealth a byproduct

Who This Episode Is For:

• Entrepreneurs stuck tweaking systems instead of growing
• High performers who feel busy but not fulfilled
• Leaders who want real progress, not surface-level wins
• Anyone chasing financial freedom but feeling off-track

Why You Should Listen:

If you’re tired of chasing the next strategy and still feeling behind, this episode will challenge how you think about success. It’s a real, grounded conversation about what actually creates wealth, and why your first million starts with who you become, not what you build.

Follow Cody Hofhine for tools, resources, and support on your journey:

Website: https://codyhofhine.com/

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

Follow Bryan Driscoll here:

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

What if the reason you’re working so hard, is the same reason you still feel behind? Most people chase wealth by following rules that quietly burn them out, cost them time with their family, and leave them feeling disconnected from the life they wanted in the first place. Real wealth doesn’t come from grinding harder, it comes from playing by a better set of rules.

In this episode, Cody Hofhine breaks down the five rules the wealthiest people actually live by, and why ignoring them keeps smart, hardworking people stuck. These aren’t flashy hacks or get-rich-quick ideas. They’re simple, proven principles that build wealth and protect what matters most along the way.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Build wealth without sacrificing your health or relationships
• Create better ideas by changing your environment
• Use proximity and community to level up faster
• Invest in mentors who compress decades into months
• Keep growing without outgrowing yourself

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(00:00) Why most people work hard but still never build real wealth

(01:00) Rule #1: Why investing in yourself always pays the highest return

(02:30) Rule #2: Why your best ideas don’t happen at your desk

(05:00) Rule #3: How your inner circle quietly shapes your income and mindset

(07:30) Rule #4: Why the right mentor can save you years of trial and error

(10:00) Rule #5: Why what got you here won’t get you to the next level

(12:30 )The mindset shift that turns wealth into a byproduct, not a pursuit

Who This Episode Is For:

• Entrepreneurs who want success without burnout
• Leaders who value family, health, and alignment, not just money
• Anyone tired of chasing goals that don’t feel fulfilling
• High performers ready to grow into their next level

Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve ever felt like success keeps moving the finish line, this episode will reset how you think about wealth entirely. Cody Hofhine shares hard-earned lessons that help you build more, without losing yourself in the process. These rules don’t just grow your bank account; they shape the person who can actually enjoy it.

Follow Cody Hofhine for tools, resources, and support on your journey:

Website: https://codyhofhine.com/

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