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  • Why This Former QB Built Companies Then Decided to Run for Governor | Hugh Lytle
    2026/06/30
    What happens when a former walk-on quarterback who built and sold multiple private-equity-backed companies gets fed up with Arizona’s broken political system and decides to run for governor as a true independent?Hugh Lytle isn’t your typical politician. He’s a healthcare rebel who transformed entire segments of the industry by fixing what was broken. Now he’s bringing that same “get it done” mindset to Arizona politics — and he’s not asking for permission from either party.In this episode, Hugh opens up about the brutal legal battles he’s already fought just to stay on the ballot, the realistic math for an independent to actually win in Arizona, and why he believes this is the moment for a real third voice. He also reveals Hugh AI — a digital twin of himself that voters can talk to 24/7.This is raw, honest, and very different from the usual political interview.Topics Covered:The “walk-on mentality” that shaped his entire career and approach to businessHow he built and scaled major healthcare companies through private equityWhy he shifted from center-right to center-left after seeing healthcare disparities up closeThe insane legal obstacles independents face in Arizona (and how he’s beating them)The realistic path and math for an independent to win the governorshipHis vision to turn Arizona into a global knowledge economy leaderLaunching Hugh AI — a 24/7 digital version of himself for direct voter accessChapters:00:00 – Cold open: Hugh’s frustration with two-tier healthcare01:50 – Welcome Hugh Lytle (our first politician on the show)03:05 – Is he still the same guy he was growing up?04:04 – Midwest values, walk-on QB at ASU, and the rebel mindset07:30 – Why he became a “healthcare rebel” and built massive companies13:00 – The moment he realized healthcare was broken for entire communities17:00 – How building companies prepared him for politics20:00 – Why he’s running as an independent + the brutal legal fights27:00 – The math for an independent to actually win in Arizona33:00 – Hugh AI: His 24/7 digital twin for voters35:00 – Final thoughts + where to follow the campaignWhat’s one thing you wish government would actually fix instead of just arguing about? Drop it in the comments 👇Links:Campaign Website: https://hughlytle.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hughforgovernorX (Twitter): https://x.com/hughforgovernorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hughforgovernorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hughforgovernorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hughforgovernorThanks for watching! If this episode moved you, hit LIKE, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw stories, mindset shifts, and real conversations.New episodes drop every Tuesday morning!TikTok: tiktok.com/@whatsyourstorypod_comInstagram: instagram.com/whatsyourstorypod_comX: x.com/WYSPodcast_comFacebook: facebook.com/WhatsYourStoryPodThis episode is sponsored by e3 wealth. If you need someone to help build your financial future, check out their website, and tell them Mike & Scott sent you.Mike's Website: mikelindstrom.comScott's Website: scottleeseconsulting.comNEW WEBSITE! whatsyourstorypod.com
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    37 分
  • She Posts the Men She Dates Publicly - Here's Her Philosophy
    2026/06/24
    Julie Xander returns for her second appearance on What’s Your Story? with Mike & Scott! Fresh off the launch of her chapter in the Six Figure Chicks anthology (Scottsdale Volume 2), Julie shares the raw, authentic stories behind 18 successful women who’ve hit six figures — including the real struggles, pivots, and mindset shifts that got them there.She opens up about writing her chapter (an emotional process for a self-described “talker, not a writer”), the power of vulnerability as an influencer, her entrepreneurial family background, and why she still posts the men she dates publicly. Julie also dives deep into modern dating over 50: control issues, perfectionism vs. relaxed living, alcohol and moderation, health/longevity concerns, and why chemistry can’t be manufactured by matchmakers or algorithms.Plus: her pay-it-forward story helping a family with a child battling brain cancer, scaling challenges as a personal brand, real estate insights (including a hilarious hater story about closet space), and her packed weekly content lineup.If you’re an entrepreneur, influencer, single woman navigating dating later in life, or just love real, no-BS conversations — this one’s for you.Chapters / Timestamps:00:00 — Pre-roll: Julie shares a powerful line from her recent relationship01:22 — Welcome back Julie Xander (second appearance!)02:01 — Six Figure Chicks book launch update (Kindle out, Audible & paperback coming)02:39 — What the book is really about + the 18 women’s stories03:57 — Professions represented & the common hurdles women face05:08 — In-person gathering of the women & the “business sorority” vibe05:40 — Global expansion plans & future events05:41 — Book signing & fundraiser at Alice + Olivia (May 21)06:01 — Julie’s favorite part of contributing her chapter07:44 — Influencer journey, authenticity & vulnerability online09:00 — Feedback from first episode + “crazy cool” label10:25 — Entrepreneurial family background & dad’s reaction to her world12:00 — Scaling challenges when you are the brand14:20 — Pay-it-forward story: donating her condo to a family with a sick child17:27 — Dating update: recent relationship & breakup18:04 — Control issues, perfectionism & learning to let go20:00 — Alcohol, moderation & dating in your 50s21:00 — Health, longevity & “living life to the fullest” vs. reality24:20 — Why she still posts the men she dates publicly26:00 — Matchmaking experiences & why chemistry can’t be bought30:00 — Julie’s weekly content (workout, dating show, Car Talk real estate & more)31:00 — Real estate hater story (the closet debate)33:00 — Where to find Julie + book links33:40 — Closing thoughts & thank youTopics Covered:Six Figure Chicks book launch & collaborative storytellingAuthenticity, vulnerability & influencer lifeScaling a personal brand businessPay-it-forward / generosity mindsetDating over 50: control, alcohol, health & longevityWhy posting partners publicly works for her audienceMatchmaking realities vs. organic chemistryReal estate insights & handling online criticismWeekly content creation routineEntrepreneurial family dynamicsSocials & Website:Instagram / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook / LinkedIn: @LifestyleJulesWebsite: lifestylejules.comThanks for watching! If this episode moved you, hit LIKE, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw stories, mindset shifts, and real conversations.New episodes drop every Tuesday morning!TikTok: tiktok.com/@whatsyourstorypod_comInstagram: instagram.com/whatsyourstorypod_comX: x.com/WYSPodcast_comFacebook: facebook.com/WhatsYourStoryPodThis episode is sponsored by e3 wealth. If you need someone to help build your financial future, check out their website, and tell them Mike & Scott sent you.Mike's Website: mikelindstrom.comScott's Website: scottleeseconsulting.comNEW WEBSITE! whatsyourstorypod.com
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    34 分
  • Dave Scatchard Died on the Ice, Met God, and Had to Choose to Come Back
    2026/06/16
    We're in the studio this week and will be back next week with all new episodes! In the meantime, enjoy this newly remastered version of our very first episode, and catch our live streams this Thursday on TikTok and YouTube.---------------Dave Scatchard shares his raw and inspiring journey from a small-town Canadian kid obsessed with the NHL to a devastating fifth concussion that left him unconscious for nine minutes, experiencing a near-death vision of God, and being told by the Mayo Clinic he was “permanently disabled.”From the depths of brain injury, identity loss, and chronic pain, Dave rebuilt himself through Tony Robbins coaching, energy work, and a powerful perspective shift — realizing he wasn’t being punished, he was being trained.In this powerful, remastered episode of What’s Your Story? with Mike & Scott, Dave reveals how he removed layers of emotional “armor,” reclaimed his authentic self, and now helps athletes, entrepreneurs, and high-performers raise their frequency, drop limiting beliefs, and create extraordinary results.He shares the exact daily tuning routine that led to an instant house-sale manifestation and breaks down the difference between energy-poor and energy-super-rich states.If you’ve ever felt stuck, broken, or like you lost your identity after a major life event, this conversation will give you hope and practical tools to rise.Topics Covered:Near-death experience and spiritual awakening after NHL concussionBrain injury recovery, micro-hemorrhaging, and identity loss after sports careerRemoving emotional armor, trauma imprints, and becoming your authentic selfRaising personal frequency/vibration for healing, success, and manifestationVulnerability as a superpower in coaching and leadershipEnergy states (poor → neutral → rich → super rich) and how to tune in dailyPractical routines: meditation, visualization, gratitude, movement, and hydrationLessons from NHL fights, hat tricks, and flow-state performanceCoaching pro athletes and scaling to help more people (post-COVID shift)Servant leadership and co-creation with a higher powerChapters:00:00 — Dave Opens with His Fifth Concussion & Near-Death Experience00:00:27 — “What’s Your Story?” Podcast Intro00:01:22 — Mike & Scott Welcome Dave Scatchard (“Skatch”)00:01:51 — Dave’s Story Begins: Small Town Canada, Coal Miner Dad & NHL Dreams00:03:00 — The Devastating Fifth Concussion: 9 Minutes Unconscious, Saw God00:04:45 — The Aftermath: Pain, Identity Crisis & Mayo Clinic “Permanently Disabled”00:05:45 — Hiring a Life Coach & The Tony Robbins Leadership Program00:06:14 — Massive Perspective Shift: “I Was Being Trained, Not Punished”00:07:50 — Removing the Armor: Reclaiming the Authentic “Little David”00:10:35 — Healing Through Energy Work, Frequency & Dropping Protection00:12:00 — Vulnerability as Superpower & The Cellophane Self00:17:00 — From Private Coaching to Sharing with the World (Post-COVID Calling)00:20:00 — Raising Your Frequency: Energy Poor to Super Rich Explained00:24:00 — Dave’s Daily “Tuning” Routine & The Instant House Sale Manifestation00:28:00 — Flow State in Action: Poker Wins & NHL Hat Tricks When Tuned In00:34:00 — Toughest & Most Disciplined: Connor McDavid, Ty Domi & Adam Deadmarsh00:37:20 — What Dave’s Working On Now: Live Events, Book & Free Challenges00:39:30 — Powerful Closing Thoughts & Servant LeadershipLinks & Resources:Grab Dave’s book The Comeback: My Journey through Heaven and Hell (free + shipping offer) → Check his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davescatchard/Full book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Comeback-Journey-through-Heaven-Hell/dp/1544515138What’s Your Story? Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsYourStoryPodSubscribe for more raw stories from athletes, entrepreneurs & leaders!What armor are you ready to remove? Drop your biggest takeaway or story in the comments below 👇 Like if this hit you, share with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe for weekly conversations that go deep.Thanks for watching! If this episode moved you, hit LIKE, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw stories, mindset shifts, and real conversations.New episodes drop every Tuesday morning!TikTok: tiktok.com/@whatsyourstorypod_comInstagram: instagram.com/whatsyourstorypod_comX: x.com/WYSPodcast_comFacebook: facebook.com/WhatsYourStoryPodThis episode is sponsored by e3 wealth. If you need someone to help build your financial future, check out their website, and tell them Mike & Scott sent you.Mike's Website: mikelindstrom.comScott's Website: scottleeseconsulting.comNEW WEBSITE! whatsyourstorypod.com
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  • “The Grass Isn’t Greener” – Truitt Robinson on Gen Z Job Struggles, AI & Real Life After College
    2026/06/09

    Truitt Robinson joins the show as our youngest guest ever — an ASU Cronkite grad, Phoenix Suns video intern, and video editor who’s lived a very different college experience than most.

    He opens up about moving from a small Alabama town to Ohio, then surviving rough living situations in Phoenix while grinding as a videographer. Truitt shares how ADHD and Asperger’s shaped his early years, the bullying he faced, and the powerful shift that happened when he got serious about fitness, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and self-improvement.

    He also gives a candid look at the Gen Z job market in 2026 — ghosting, AI disruption, insane competition, and why even a perfect resume often isn’t enough. Truitt talks about the pressure of “the grass is always greener,” why pace of the leader still matters, and his advice for young people trying to earn real respect.

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Get in Shape First: Truitt’s #1 Advice for Young People

    01:32 – Podcast Intro & Welcome to Truitt Robinson

    02:19 – Truitt’s Story: Alabama Roots, Ohio Move & Finding His Way to ASU

    04:01 – Tough College Years Living in Phoenix (Rough Areas & Mental Toll)

    07:00 – The Turning Point: Moving to Tempe & Finally Feeling Like a College Kid

    09:03 – The Scary Reality of the Gen Z Job Market in 2026

    13:23 – ADHD, Asperger’s, Bullying & How Getting in Shape Changed Everything

    16:30 – Video Editing Journey, Student Emmy & Landing the Phoenix Suns Internship

    20:08 – Pace of the Leader: Why Truitt Turns Down Work When Leaders Won’t Show Up

    22:00 – Rapid Fire, Philadelphia Eagles Fandom & Final Advice

    Links:

    • Truitt on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube / X: @TRobVidz

    What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone graduating right now? Drop it in the comments 👇

    Thanks for watching! If this episode moved you, hit LIKE, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw stories, mindset shifts, and real conversations.

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    #TruittRobinson #PhoenixSuns #GenZJobMarket #WhatsYourStoryPod #GetInShape #SelfImprovement #ASU #VideoEditing #YoungestGuest

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    29 分
  • Are You Risking Everything by Risking Nothing? | Jodi Low
    2026/06/02

    Jodi Low went from sole parent of two young kids, half a business debt, and no financial support after divorce to building U and Improved — an 18-year leadership training company focused on heart-based leadership.

    In this conversation she shares how she turned rock bottom into purpose, why most corporate leaders manage instead of lead, and the 18-inch journey from head to heart that changes everything. She also opens up about the “enoughness” conversation, why in-person connection still beats AI for real transformation, and the powerful moment Les Brown saw something in her she didn’t see in herself.

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Intro & Welcome to Jodi Low

    02:00 – Jodi’s Abbreviated Story: Single Mom Entrepreneur

    06:50 – The Divorce That Changed Everything & Starting U and Improved

    08:00 – Juggling Single Motherhood While Building the Business

    11:00 – Heart-Based Leadership: The 18-Inch Journey

    13:49 – Les Brown’s Impact & “Seeing the Quan” in People

    16:30 – AI, Human Connection & Why In-Person Training Still Wins

    27:00 – The “Enoughness” Conversation with Mike Lindstrom

    32:00 – Travel, Personal Growth & Life After Kids Leave Home

    35:00 – Book “From Me to You” & Teen Leadership Foundation

    38:00 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Jodi

    Links:

    • You and Improved: uandimproved.com
    • Book – From Me to You
    • Instagram: @jodilow & @uandimproved

    What does “enoughness” mean to you right now? Drop it in the comments 👇

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    #JodiLow #HeartBasedLeadership #SingleMomEntrepreneur #YouAndImproved #Enoughness #LeadershipTraining #PersonalDevelopment #WhatsYourStoryPod

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    38 分
  • “What Can I Become With AI?” – The Mindset Shift Every Leader Needs | Patrick Antrim
    2026/05/26

    What if AI isn’t about replacing tasks… but about becoming something greater?

    Patrick Antrim (NectarFlow CEO and our studio “landlord”) returns to the show and shares the exact mindset shift every leader needs right now: Stop asking “What can AI do for me?” and start asking “What can I become with AI?”

    In this episode he breaks down:

    • Why most companies are using AI wrong (and creating noise instead of value)
    • NectarFlow’s Picasso Hire – decision intelligence that finds the right people before the interview
    • RAMP – ensuring new hires actually understand what to do in their first 60-90 days
    • How to design organizations for the future instead of managing what you already have
    • Multifamily and insurance as the beachhead (and why it applies to every industry)

    If you’re hiring, leading, or scaling in the AI era, this conversation will change how you think about talent, execution, and growth.

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Studio “landlord” returns

    01:25 – Podcast intro

    02:20 – What NectarFlow actually does

    06:00 – The big AI mindset shift: “What can I become?”

    09:00 – Picasso Hire: Decision intelligence for talent selection

    12:30 – RAMP: Onboarding that actually works

    16:00 – Why hiring is no longer an HR conversation

    20:00 – Execution advantage in the AI era

    24:00 – Multifamily & insurance beachheads

    28:00 – Final thoughts on AI, thinking, and leadership

    Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments: Are you asking “What can AI do for me?” or “What can I become with AI?” 👇

    Links:

    • NectarFlow: nectarflow.com
    • Patrick on LinkedIn

    Thanks for watching! If this episode moved you, hit LIKE, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw stories, mindset shifts, and real conversations.

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    This episode is sponsored by e3 wealth. If you need someone to help build your financial future, check out their website, and tell them Mike & Scott sent you.

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    30 分
  • “Assets Are Sexy” + The ONE Equation That Creates True Wealth | Sharon Lechter
    2026/05/20

    What if the book that changed millions of lives started as nothing more than a brochure to sell a board game?

    Sharon Lechter — co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, 29 books in 29 years, five-time New York Times bestseller, and lifelong financial literacy crusader — sits down for a masterclass on money, mindset, and legacy.

    In this powerful conversation, Sharon shares:

    • The hilarious (and slightly “kinky”) story of how her husband introduced her to Robert Kiyosaki
    • How Rich Dad Poor Dad was written in weeks as a simple brochure — and then took on a life of its own
    • Why her son’s credit card debt in 1992 became the spark for her life’s mission
    • The Personal Success Equation that turns fear into faith (Passion + Talent × Association × Action + Faith)
    • Why “Assets are sexy” — and how to build true wealth beyond dollars
    • Her new book Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth with 26-year-old real estate millionaire Nathan Barkocy
    • When to close a door (the Tums & Rolaids test) and the power of association

    If you’ve ever wondered how to shift from scarcity to abundance, build real assets, or leave a legacy that actually matters — this episode is required listening.

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Sharon’s hilarious “kinky” husband story that started it all

    01:21 – Podcast intro with Mike & Scott

    02:00 – Lower middle-class roots, accounting days & first entrepreneurship

    03:36 – Son’s credit card debt sparks her life’s mission in financial literacy

    06:03 – The full origin story of meeting Robert Kiyosaki

    08:18 – How Rich Dad Poor Dad was written as a brochure for a $200 board game

    12:04 – Writing 29 books: why every book is a different journey

    14:10 – The incredible story behind Outwitting the Devil

    19:00 – New book Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth with Nathan Barcachi

    23:25 – The power of storytelling that made Rich Dad explode

    28:00 – Personal Success Equation: Passion + Talent × Association × Action + Faith

    33:00 – The Tums & Rolaids test: when to close a door and walk away

    37:00 – Speaking, mentoring, Cherry Creek Lodge retreats & what’s next

    39:00 – Final advice & where to find Sharon

    Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments — was it the origin story, the Personal Success Equation, or the “Assets are sexy” mindset? 👇

    Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations with legends who’ve built real wealth and real impact.

    Links:

    • Sharon’s website: SharonLechter.com
    • New book Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth on Amazon
    • Cherry Creek Lodge retreats: CherryCreekLodge.com

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  • It's Only Money – Why This Financial Planner Chose Family Over 'Success' | John Moriarty
    2026/05/12

    What if the success you’ve been chasing for 25 years suddenly felt empty once your kids became adults?

    John Moriarty, founder of e3 Wealth and co-author of The Entrepreneur Playbook, opens up about the moment everything changed. After decades of grinding as a financial planner and entrepreneur, he realized “enoughness” wasn’t another zero on the balance sheet — it was protecting the family he had unintentionally left behind while building the business.

    In this raw and powerful conversation, John opens up about:

    • Growing up lower middle class and the moment he decided “that will never be my family’s story”
    • The painful conversation with his wife that changed everything
    • Why he now teaches “enoughness” instead of endless growth
    • How an introvert runs a successful wealth firm without burning out
    • His surprisingly smart (and compliant-approved) way to enjoy Vegas, wine, and golf
    • The one money conversation every parent is avoiding… but shouldn’t

    If you’re an entrepreneur, parent, or high-earner who feels like you’re “winning” but still feels something’s missing — this conversation will hit different.

    Chapters:

    00:00 – The wild Mayfair Supper Club roller-skate show in Vegas

    02:43 – John’s raw elevator pitch (and why he’s an introvert who loves people)

    09:35 – What “Enoughness” really means to a 25-year financial planner

    10:00 – The beach conversation with his wife that broke him (and healed their family)

    13:59 – How he mentors (and why most people shouldn’t try to be like him)

    16:07 – His son’s internship reality check: “90% of work is boring… and that’s the point”

    28:57 – The childhood money moment that still drives him today

    33:14 – How he & his wife do Vegas smart (comped rooms, points, and still have fun)

    37:11 – Rapid fire: Favorite books, the quote he lives by, best baseball stadiums

    38:42 – His #1 piece of advice for every parent listening right now

    Connect with John:

    🌐 Website: https://e3wealth.com

    📘 Book: The Entrepreneur Playbook (Amazon now + Audiobook coming soon!)

    Thanks for watching! If this episode moved you, hit LIKE, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw stories, mindset shifts, and real conversations.

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    💬 Comment your biggest “enoughness” moment or the money conversation you still need to have with your family

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    40 分