In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, I sit down with Claire Adamou — leadership coach, speaker, and author of Life After Divorce: From Surviving to Thriving.

Claire shares her deeply personal rebuild story:

• Losing her identity in marriage • Facing divorce stigma • Living in a garage with her kids for a year • Navigating custody and co-parenting • Rebuilding confidence and career • Speaking publicly despite stage fright • Creating generational wealth after separation

We explore what it means to rebuild your life — financially, emotionally, and professionally — after everything falls apart.

This is a conversation about resilience, leadership, and rewriting your story.

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In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, I break down a recent acquisition attempt that looked perfect on paper — and then completely collapsed two days before closing.

After months of underwriting, structuring, and hiring an operator, the SBA loan was denied due to out-of-state ownership restrictions. I ultimately lost around $7,000 in earnest money and setup costs.

We talk through:

• SBA financing realities • Red flags in lender communication • Hiring before closing • Emotional impact of deal failure • Lessons learned from losing money • Why patience matters in acquisitions

Building generational wealth isn’t just about the wins — it’s about learning how to fail forward.

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In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, Joe Arias shares his journey as a first-generation immigrant navigating anxiety, job loss, marriage, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.

We talk about why gratitude shifts everything, how community changes your trajectory, and why generational wealth is about knowledge — not money.

This conversation is about growth without a finish line.

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Would you rather sell once — or get paid every week for years?

In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, I break down subscription-based businesses versus one-time revenue models using real numbers from businesses I operate and own.

We talk about margins, ad spend, customer lifetime value, and why recurring revenue creates stability, scalability, and long-term wealth.

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In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, I sit down with leadership coach and entrepreneur Mackenzie Stanton to talk about rebuilding life after divorce, redefining success, and why health is the foundation of sustainable leadership.

We explore generational health, vulnerability vs victimhood, burnout, identity loss, and the power of community and accountability.

This conversation is for anyone rebuilding — personally or professionally — and looking to build something that actually lasts.

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Rebuilding life after divorce is one of the hardest things a person can go through — especially when kids, identity, and stability are involved.

In this episode, I share my personal experience navigating separation, fatherhood, depression, alcohol, support groups, and the slow process of healing and rebuilding.

This is an honest conversation for anyone who feels lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of what life looks like after divorce.

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What does it really take to turn passion into a sustainable career?

In this episode, I sit down with professional magician Kipp Sherry, who spent decades building skills across multiple careers before going all-in on what he loved.

We talk about patience, reinvention, mentorship, and why generational wealth isn’t just about money — it’s about passing down skills, systems, and perspective.

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Leaving corporate America sounds exciting — until you’re staring down fear, bills, and the responsibility of providing for your family.

In this solo episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, I share my full journey from nearly eight years in B2B software sales to betting on myself as an entrepreneur.

We talk about:

• What corporate sales taught me about leverage and business

• Living life one quarter at a time chasing quota

• Going from $50K to $150K — and why that made leaving harder

• Lifestyle creep and the fear of scaling back

• The mindset shift that finally pushed me to commit

• Why waiting too long is one of the biggest regrets entrepreneurs have

This episode is for anyone stuck between comfort and growth — knowing they want more, but unsure how to take the leap.

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