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In this episode, Chris sits down with Rich Webster—designer, agency owner, and creator of How To Work Less—for a candid and hilarious conversation on carving your own path in business without becoming a parody of success. From viral tweets to quiet routines, Rich shares how he went from burned-out agency owner to calm creator—and how writing helped him escape the trap of performative entrepreneurship.

They dive into building an audience without selling your soul, why going quiet is sometimes the most strategic move, and how to tell stories that actually connect—without turning your life into content.

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(01:09) – Navigating Personal and Professional Change

(03:30) – Evolving from Agency to Lifestyle Business

(33:58) – Choosing Sobriety and What Came After

(36:23) – Hitting Reset: The Turning Point Toward Recovery

(59:04) – Vulnerability as a Strength in Business

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In this episode, Chris sits down with Brian Miller—former professional magician turned speaker, TEDx coach, and founder of a message design firm for experts—for a rigorous and thought-provoking conversation about real thought leadership. No fluff, no vague buzzwords—just a clear framework for how to lead with ideas that matter.

They dive into how to turn expertise into impact, the difference between being visible and being valuable, and why the best communicators don’t just speak—they persuade, challenge, and invite others to think differently.

Timestamps:

(00:06) – Becoming a Thought Leader Through Storytelling

(04:09) – Understanding Thought Leadership: Assertions, Judgments, and Predictions

(08:54) – The Role of Assertiveness in Leadership

(15:53) – The Art of Making Predictions

(24:00) – The Challenge of Flawed Characters in Storytelling

(27:43) – The Art of Messaging in Communication

(37:25) – The Art of Persuasion: Building a Compelling Argument

(38:49) – Understanding Paradigm Shifts

(46:04) – The Art of Misdirection in Storytelling

(52:58) – The Secrets Behind the Magic Trick

(01:00:01) – The Role of Luck and Preparation in Success

(01:07:39) – Navigating Low Trust in a Noisy World

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In this episode, Chris sits down once again with Jodie Cook—entrepreneur, writer, and powerlifter—for a raw and insightful conversation about what it really means to show up as yourself. From hiding her strength to owning it, Jodie shares her journey of stepping into visibility, embracing discomfort, and building a brand rooted in integrity—not imitation.

They unpack the cultural pressures that shape how we present ourselves, how to know when you're truly being you, and why "enough" might actually be the goal.

Timestamps:

(00:06) – Hiding vs. Revealing: Is it safe to be fully you?

(04:39) – Voting with your dollar: brands, beliefs, and alignment

(08:45) – When should you speak up? The cost of silence

(13:55) – The Starbucks test: values vs. convenience

(17:15) – The Mexican Fisherman story: redefining ambition

(21:04) – Finding your place (and your people)

(24:00) – From shame to ownership: Jodie’s journey with strength

(27:02) – When you finally feel like you

(31:00) – The moment that changed everything on LinkedIn

(36:03) – The deeper lesson: more of you = more resonance

(39:44) – Showing your weird (and leading by example)

(42:00) – Rejection therapy and rewiring your brain to show up

(43:06) – Why we need more of these conversations

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