Ever get that feeling your brain is sprinting in a million directions while the rest of the world is taking a slow stroll? This episode is all about living and thriving with ADHD as an entrepreneur. Melody shares the vulnerable, messy reality behind her diagnosis and running a business with a “sparkly brain,” while Curt brings his undiagnosed-but-oh-so-familiar Ferrari brain energy and the worry, self-doubt, and relentless hacks that go with it. We get personal, philosophical, and practical about what ADHD means in a world built for Hondas and why that might not be a bad thing.

What We Talk About:

1. Why Melody feels like her ADHD diagnosis gave her “the handbook” for her brain (and why Curt resisted getting one)
2. The Ferrari vs. Honda Pilot analogy are ADHD brains just built for a different kind of track?
3. Stories about homework meltdowns, parenting kids with wildly different operating systems, and the heartbreak of letting go of school expectations
4. The hacks, tricks, and self-management systems that actually help, plus why those only work for the person who invented them
5. Curt’s visual “milestone” strategy for corralling racing thoughts in meetings
6. Melody explaining why her whole company is designed for ADHD entrepreneurs (and why work is her “healthy addiction”)
7. How shame and comparison warp the experience of ADHD and the real work of finding your strengths
8. What happens when faith, God, and fairness collide with neurodiversity (Curt gets philosophical!)

Key Takeaways:

1. ADHD isn’t just distractibility—it’s relentless energy and hyperfocus that can be superpowers if you learn to channel them (but the crash is real)
2. Diagnosis isn’t a crutch—it’s the start of self-compassion, better strategies, and actual confidence
3. The best hacks are unique—trying to model someone else’s perfect system usually ends in chaos (or shame)
4. Building a purpose-driven business is possible with ADHD, but you need systems, structure, and help—and it still won’t be linear
5. Parenting, business, and relationships are all harder—and richer—when you embrace the unpredictability instead of fighting it

Timestamps:

0:00 – Melody’s ADHD energy and the joy of new ideas

1:10 – Diagnosis journeys and how it shifts self-perception

6:00 – Ferrari brains vs. Honda brains: what does that mean for business and life?

16:00 – Hacks for keeping focus (but only if they fit your brain)

30:00 – ADHD tendencies and why entrepreneurship attracts them

39:00 – The faith question: why are we all so different, and what does that mean?

46:00 – Everyday coping strategies that actually stick

Curt and Melody sit down with their friend Meaghan Likes- entrepreneur, accountant, investor, and the human behind the name Meg Likes Money, for a conversation that goes exactly nowhere they expected.

Curt tries to talk about capitalism.

Meaghan politely shuts that down.

And what unfolds is a surprisingly grounded conversation about money, power, obligation, and what’s really driving entrepreneurs when they say they “want more.”

Meaghan has built and partnered in businesses across accounting, software, home services, and tech. She’s seen the bank accounts, profit margins, and pressure points behind thousands of businesses. She’s sat behind closed doors with very wealthy people. And she’s watched, up close, what money actually does (and doesn’t) fix.

Her Take? It’s almost never about the money.

They talk about

-Why chasing money is usually a cover for something else

-The moral obligation entrepreneurs take on when they choose to build

-Why profit isn’t greedy

-How money reveals people instead of changing them

-Why “passive income” is mostly a myth

-What happens when you stop making money about you

This episode is thoughtful, funny, and occasionally uncomfortable, but it’s the kind of conversation that will stick with you.

If you’ve ever felt conflicted about money…

This one’s for you.

Partnerships sound amazing!

Another brain.

Shared responsibility.

Someone else to help shoulder the weight of building something hard.

But what happens when real life tests the agreement you signed on a good day?

In this episode, Curt and Melody talk honestly about their own business partnership experiences and what they’ve learned.

This isn’t a how-to episode. Although there is advice, there’s no checklist that guarantees success. It’s a conversation about what partnerships actually feel like from the inside.

The good, the awkward, and the parts no one likes to talk about.

If you’re thinking about teaming up, already in a partnership, or quietly wondering whether you should have asked better questions before signing anything… this one’s for you.

What happens when two “sparkly-brained” entrepreneurs sit down to explore what it really means to be a business misfit? In this Special Christmaas episode, Curt and Melody revisit their first-ever podcast conversation, diving into the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, vision, and vulnerability.

You’ll hear their candid takes on fighting imposter syndrome, the magic (and madness!) of visionary leadership, and why emotional intelligence is as vital as your bottom line. They swap stories about the joys and messiness of building a business your own way, how to harness big ideas without overwhelming your team, and what it takes to filter out business advice that doesn’t match your values.

There’s plenty here for anyone curious about authentic business leadership, routines that actually work for the ultra-creative, and the future of AI-powered small business. Tune in for a high-energy, deeply honest episode perfect for anyone feeling a little like a misfit in the world of entrepreneurship.

Have you ever wondered how Melody and Curt met and started this podcast? Well, this is your chance to know how everything started! In this special episode, we’re bringing back one of the episodes of Melody’s previous podcast, Business Misfits Podcast, where Curt was one of the guests of Melody. And this is their first-ever recording together!

This episode talks about the challenges of entrepreneurship, covering topics like imposter syndrome, emotional intelligence, business growth, and building authentic company culture.

Curt and Melody share honest insights about leadership, hiring visionary teams, implementing new habits, and embracing change.. especially with AI’s impact on small businesses! Their candid conversation resonates with business owners who feel like misfits, encouraging listeners to stay true to their values, build genuine relationships, and never stop growing. Perfect for entrepreneurs seeking real talk and actionable advice.

If you want to hear two friends debate, laugh, and call out the weirdness of running a business that actually means something to you, you’ll probably enjoy tuning in to this one.

This week on Soul Proprietor: Does integrity actually pay off in business?

Melody and Curt swap stories about reputations being tested, the messy reality of trying to do the right thing, and what it feels like when your best intentions completely miss the mark.

The conversation swings between frustrating and funny as they dissect the gap between our noble stories about operating with integrity and what actually happens when money’s on the line.

This episode is for you if:

• You’ve ever questioned whether being the “good guy” is worth the cost

• You find yourself overthinking every business decision

• You’re building a values-driven business and need honest guidance, not platitudes

Curt and Melody get real about how different communities have shaped their lives as entrepreneurs .. from women’s business meetups to sales conferences and even working with international teams. Melody talks about what it felt like to step into new circles and suddenly question where she really belonged, while Curt shares the surprise of joining a sales group he never thought would be “his” kind of space.

They trade stories about what it’s like to work with people in the Philippines, handle everyday challenges, and push through bigger setbacks along the way. The conversation naturally drifts into what happens when your assumptions get challenged, and how both big rooms and small, tight-knit groups can offer support in totally unexpected ways.

By the end, Curt and Melody concluded on what makes a group feel right and why building the kind of community you actually want takes a little intention, a lot of curiosity, and the flexibility to try things that might feel uncomfortable at first.

No perfect formula, just honest reflections on why finding spaces that really “click” is worth it.

Certainty feels good.

It gives us the illusion of control.

But when we hold tight to being “right,” it can make us less open, less curious, and less willing to consider other people’s experiences. That gap can lead us to act in ways that don’t match the values we say we care about.

This week, Curt and Melody talk certainty, how religion can shape moral blind spots, when confidence supports leadership and when it gets in the way, and how to stay connected to people who believe differently while still holding your own convictions.

This episode will be a thought provoking listen whether you are certain, uncertain, or somewhere in between.