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Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetEver Forward: Michael Rebelo on Escaping the Traditional Employee PlaybookAt 17 years old, Michael Rebelo’s mom sat him down for a talk he thought was "the end of the line"—but instead of a reprimand, she handed him a lesson in financial illiteracy that would spark a 216-unit real estate empire by age 20.In this episode, Michael shares how he stopped trying to master every skill and started mastering the "fellowship" of his network to accelerate his growth. This is a masterclass in the "Ever Forward" mindset—a commitment to never looking back and always building yourself better and bigger than you were y...
2025-12-3136 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetThe Unicorn Within: Lana Schulenburg’s Journey of Grit and GraceWhat happens when you lose your ability to walk just as your career is taking off?In this episode, Lana Schulenberg takes us inside the high-stakes world of competitive equestrian show jumping and the surprising "magic" of pageantry. Lana shares her "darkest hour" story—a bad riding accident that left her stagnant and questioning her Olympic dreams—and the mindset shift that allowed her to turn an injury into a resource for growth. We explore how she manages an elite schedule, riding 50+ times a week, while building a mentorship platform for the ne...
2025-12-2432 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetThe "You First" Method: Angie Mays on Curing Depression and Self-DoubtFor 25 years, Angie Mays lived in the cycle of severe depression, relying on increased medication, and sacrificing herself to constant burnout and narcissistic relationships. She learned the hard way that the only path to true self-mastery wasn't a pill—it was mastering her mindset and learning to put herself first.In this incredibly human and values-driven conversation, Angie walks us through her darkest hour, detailing the physical and emotional exhaustion caused by overworking and suppressing her feelings with alcohol. She explains the profound realization that her thoughts were creating her reality (CBT), the shif...
2025-12-1745 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetA Medevac Pilot’s Code: Jon King on The 4 F’s of FreedomJon King spent years flying Blackhawks into hostile territory to save lives, but his hardest battle didn’t happen in a cockpit—it happened in his own home. From the adrenaline of 300 combat missions to the quiet struggle of "The 22," Jon’s journey is a testament to the power of showing up, even when you want to quit,.In this episode of Dragon’s Gold, Justin sits down with Jon to discuss his transition from military service to entrepreneurship. Jon shares the profound leadership lesson he learned from being put in charge of a refrigerator, his unique "Table An...
2025-12-1059 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetThe "60 For Me" Framework: Bill Hoopes on Strategic Selfishness and Avoiding BurnoutEpisode Summary:At 15 years of service, Bill Hoopes was just five years away from a guaranteed Navy pension. He was a Chief Petty Officer making $90k a year with a clear path to retirement. Then, he did the unthinkable: he handed in his papers and walked away with nothing but his freedom.In this episode of Dragon’s Gold, Bill joins Justin Mills to discuss the high cost of "golden handcuffs" and the resilience required to rebuild from scratch. From failing his Chief Petty Officer exam six times before finally passing, to navigating ba...
2025-12-031h 06
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetControl What You Can: Frank Bernstein on Humility, Faith, and the Strategy of True FreedomHow does a top patent attorney, trained in high-stakes litigation, manage to build a career of excellence while making profound choices to prioritize family and faith?Frank Bernstein joins Justin Mills to share his incredible journey—from surviving the academic pressure cooker of Caltech at age 16 to achieving partnership in a top firm in just five years. This episode is a masterclass in perseverance, humility, and the critical wisdom of knowing what you can (and cannot) control. Frank explains how a demanding job led him to deliberately restructure his life to better support his family and...
2025-11-2638 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetMake It Exist, Then Make It Good: Graham McNeill on Writing, Mastery, and The Expected PathHow do you trade a stable career designing buildings for the high-stakes world of fantasy writing? Graham McNeill, the legendary author of Warhammer 40,000 novels, shares his origin story—which began not with a grand life strategy, but a pivotal choice in a bookstore after encountering The Warlock of Firetop Mountain.Graham opens up about overcoming the generational belief that a creative career was unattainable and why he had to leave the "expected path" of architecture behind. He shares the invaluable lessons learned from his fellowship of mentors, including the secret to succeeding as a freelancer (reliability and co...
2025-11-1253 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetPower Leveling Your Career: Patrick Fram on Finding Allies and Breaking the Industry GateWhat happens when you pour five years into building a successful team and product, only to have the entire studio shut down due to forces beyond your control?Game designer Patrick Fram (known for X-Defiant and The Division 2) faced this exact "darkest hour," forcing him to reckon with the "golden handcuffs" of a stable role. Patrick shares his journey from a young enthusiast who had ideas for games but didn't know where to begin to mastering the highly competitive game creation industry. He discusses how he leveraged allies to "power level" hi...
2025-11-0528 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetWin or Learn: Joe Slack's Journey from Corporate Burnout to Board Game EmpireEpisode Description:Joe Slack was stuck in the Corporate Hamster Wheel—burned out from a 17-year career and craving more control and strategy. He realized the escape plan wasn't another promotion, but mastering the game of wealth by putting his passion first.This strategic conversation dives deep into Joe’s leap of faith, charting his move from a comfortable salary to the unpredictable world of game design. He shares the critical lessons learned from a failed Kickstarter campaign and the "Win or Learn" mindset that enabled his next project, Reli...
2025-10-2935 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetEscaping the Golden Handcuffs: Michele Harkov on Trading Salary for LegacyEpisode Description:What happens when you trade a six-figure salary for uncertainty during a market crisis?. Michele Harkov's journey from a high-paying IT role to a top 1.5% ranked realtor reveals the incredible power of intentional decision-making, even when facing massive financial setbacks and personal uncertainty.Michele shares the pivotal moment she realized she was living life for everyone else, the leap of faith that led her from Chicago to California, and the discipline it took to thrive when her income plummeted to just $12,000 in her first year of real estate. She d...
2025-10-2241 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetEarn Your Stripes: Greg Fernando on Escaping the Cage and Prioritizing ResultsEpisode Summary:Greg Fernando realized he was trading his time for someone else’s dream, and he felt caged in a job that used to be fun. He refused to accept the corporate grind and set out to build a business designed for freedom and focused entirely on results.In this powerful episode, Greg shares the tactical moves he made to launch Merge Appraisal in a tough market. We dive deep into why relentless execution and a commitment to customer service—doing what others won't (like 5 a.m. inspections)—was the critical strategy for la...
2025-10-1536 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetEscaping the Grind: John Ottman on Pattern Recognition and Time FreedomEpisode Summary:For years, John Ottman worked 60–70 hour weeks, grinding just to keep the doors open on his San Francisco bar, Holy Water.After 8 incredibly slow years, John had every reason to quit, but his belief, passion, and grit kept him pushing through the hard times, including the crushing financial stress of the pandemic shutdown. John shares his fascinating origin story, how he used the power of relationship and pattern recognition to gain ownership, and why he chose to stick through the difficulty until the patterns in his business changed. Today, he...
2025-10-0159 minDragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetCrazy Enough to Try: Vicki Stephens on Fear, Faith, and Building Vicki’s Little RascalsWhat if the thing you’re most afraid of is the very thing you’re meant to do?In this episode, Vicki Stephens shares how she went from scared to start to leading a business that’s touched thousands of lives — furry and human alike. Through fear, faith, and a little bit of crazy, she built Vicki’s Little Rascals into a story of courage and community.What You’ll Learn:Why fear is often the sign you’re on the right pathHow confidence comes from action, not before itThe role of faith and supp...
2025-09-171h 17
PARLAPODCASTNe Düşünürsen Onu YaşarsınZihin sağlığı, genel sağlığın ayrılmaz bir parçasıdır. "Ne düşünürsen onu yaşarsın" sözü, zihinsel tutum ve beklentilerimizin hayat deneyimimizi nasıl şekillendirdiğine dikkat çeker. Bilişsel psikolojiye göre, insanların nasıl düşündüğünü anlamak, onların davranışlarını ve duygularını anlamada kritik öneme sahiptir.Düşüncelerimiz, içsel süreçlerimizle etkileşerek hislerimizi ve eylemlerimizi doğrudan etkiler. Örneğin Aaron Beck’in bilişsel terapi modeli, “otomatik” ve çoğunlukla farkında olmadan beliriveren olumsuz düşüncelerin bireyin ruh halini ve davranışlarını şekillendirdiğini gö...
2025-09-1107 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetNo Level Cap: Matt Zimmitti on Gaming, Growth, and Starting OverWhat do you do when your studio shuts down and your whole life resets?In this episode, game designer and co-creator of a mobile game that’s earned over $1B in revenue, Matt Zimmitti shares the rise, fall, and reinvention of a career that’s anything but typical. From learning to code at 26 to launching his own studio at 40+, Matt unpacks the failures, friendships, and mindset shifts that shaped him.What You’ll Learn:Why he told his first boss: “I’m going to take your QA job and design my way out of it”...
2025-09-1035 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetLosing It All, Learning the Hard Way: Million-Dollar Lessons from Stewart HeathEpisode Summary:What do you do when you lose everything?In this powerful episode, Stewart Heath shares the raw truth about building too fast, collapsing too hard, and rising again with a deeper mission. From a $10M portfolio lost in the 2008 crash to a life rebuilt with purpose, this conversation is a masterclass in humility, patience, and legacy.What You’ll Learn:Why he left the CPA path to get “in the game” of real estateThe 2AM infomercial that changed his lifeHow he went from $10M net worth to $5M...
2025-09-0339 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetHealing Without Permission: Josh Ketner on Stem Cells, Setbacks, and Going All InWould you risk everything to save someone you love?In this powerful episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset, Josh Ketner shares how his mother’s ALS diagnosis pushed him to defy the system and build something from scratch (outside U.S. borders, approval, and conventional wisdom). It’s a story about stem cells, sure. But more than that, it’s about sacrifice, grit, and going all in when most people play it safe.Key Takeaways:Why he launched a clinic in Mexico instead of waiting for FDA approvalWhat betrayal, backlash...
2025-08-2728 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetHow Losing $35M Made Him a Better Dad: Eric Zwigart on Failing, and Rising AgainEpisode Summary:What if the worst day of your life was the beginning of your real legacy?Eric Zwigart built a $150M business, lost $35M, and came out the other side a better father, leader, and man. In this powerful episode of Dragon's Gold: The Magic of Mindset, Eric shares the crash that changed everything—and why he wouldn’t take it back.Key Takeaways:How $35M disappeared almost overnightWhy real estate became his safe havenThe faith that got him through the darkest momentsWhat it means to "build on t...
2025-08-0547 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetBurn the Boats: Danny Flores on Discipline, Legacy, and Playing the Long GameEpisode Summary:What happens when you burn the boats and commit fully?In this episode of Dragon's Gold: The Magic of Mindset, Danny Flores shares how he transformed grit into generational wealth. From 16-hour days on job sites to billion-dollar loan syndications, Danny's journey is a blueprint in discipline, vision, and long-term thinking.Whether you're chasing freedom, building legacy, or facing your own pivot point, this one’s for you.Key Takeaways:What six years of night school taught him about commitmentWhy he raised $2M in tw...
2025-07-2921 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetFrom Startups to Stability: Morgan Keim on Navigating Seasons of ChangeWhat do you do when your career looks like success on paper... but feels like it’s built on sand?Morgan Keim built his career in venture-backed startups. Raising $400 million to scale the next generation of food tech companies. But beneath the accolades was a growing sense that he needed something different. Something sustainable. Something real.In this week’s episode, Morgan shares how a personal pivot into real estate gave him, and the entrepreneurs he serves, more than just income. It gave them a foundation.Here’s what you’ll uncover in this wee...
2025-07-2339 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetMission Over Millions: Greg Robeson on Turning Down $14M to Transform Senior CareWhat do you do when the mission is clear, but the path isn’t?Greg Robeson was building furniture, road schooling five kids across North America, and running businesses out of an RV when a divine detour led him into senior living, and changed everything.In this powerful episode, Greg shares how his journey through grief, faith, and fatherhood shaped his entrepreneurial path and gave rise to a movement centered on presence, people, and purpose.Here’s what you’ll uncover in this week’s adventure:Why character should be your hiring compassH...
2025-07-1652 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetThink Outside the Box: Gary Faules on Reinvention, Risk, and the Power of BeliefWhat happens when a blind kid from Oregon becomes a world-class shooter, a champion race car driver, and a bestselling author?This week’s guest, Gary Faules, is living proof that mindset is everything. From losing his vision for four years to chasing down world records and handwritten letters from Ronald Reagan, Gary’s life has been a masterclass in curiosity, belief, and doing the hard things anyway.Here’s what you’ll uncover in this week’s adventure:What going blind at age 10 taught Gary about faith and perseveranceThe Olympic mi...
2025-07-0945 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetThis Too Shall Pass: Louis O’Connor on Resilience and Long-Term VisionSometimes the most radical thing you can do is not give up.This week on Dragon’s Gold, we’re joined by Louis O’Connor. A global entrepreneur and founder of Strategic Metals Invest, whose story is one of stubborn resilience, soulful wisdom, and relentless forward motion.From walking away from comfort to returning home decades later as a changed man, Louis has lived a life of bold choices and deeper meanings.Here’s what you’ll uncover in this week’s adventure:How a homesick 19-year-old became a lifelong traveler and entrepreneur...
2025-07-0246 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetLeaving Corporate, Finding Freedom: Tom Dunkel on Risk and ReinventionEpisode Summary:What makes a man walk away from everything secure to build something completely uncertain?Tom Dunkel took that leap and nearly lost it all. But through failure, faith, and the long game, he rebuilt a life of ownership, alignment, and impact.In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset, Tom opens up about the real story behind leaving corporate, hitting bottom, and learning to play chess instead of checkers.Key Themes:Leaving corporate safety for entrepreneurial ownershipRebuilding from near-bankruptcy with patience an...
2025-06-2540 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetThe Mission Over the Commission: Jason McNamara on Mindset, Mentorship, and Breaking FreeEpisode Summary:What does it take to walk away from being #1?Jason McNamara had everything success told him he should want. Military accolades. Top sales rankings. Financial comfort. But something deeper was calling.This episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset is about the moment Jason chose mission over commission—and what it really looks like to rewire your life from survival to service.From a tough upbringing to working in Guantanamo Bay, from the top of the leaderboard to building The No More 9 to 5 Club, Jason’s stor...
2025-06-1839 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetNew Level, New Devil: Jen Conkey on Breaking Free from Limiting BeliefsEpisode Summary:What if the story you’ve been telling yourself about your worth, your path, your success, is the one thing keeping you stuck?In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset, Jen Conkey shares how she broke free from the "Core Four" limiting beliefs, rewired her identity, and built a business that changes lives. Through stories of personal trials, triumphs, and transformation, Jen shows listeners how to harness their inner fire and create unstoppable momentum.Key Themes:The Core Four Limiting Belie...
2025-06-1140 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetRebuilding After Betrayal: Courtney Moeller’s Playbook for Financial ResilienceEpisode Summary:What do you do when a trusted partnership dissolves into a Ponzi scheme, risking investor capital and your own reputation? If you're Courtney Moeller, you dig deep, focus on solutions, and rebuild with even greater integrity and purpose.This episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset isn't just Courtney’s impressive journey from U.S. Navy veteran to the founder of Elaio Energy; it's a powerful testament to resilience in the face of betrayal and the unwavering pursuit of a "billion dollar mission" to save investors from the IRS. Cour...
2025-06-0440 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetIf I Knew How to Quit, I Would Have: Cory Harelson on Resilience and the Power of One More StepEpisode Summary:What do you do when your sewer plant catches fire, your insurance comes up short by $600K, and you're burning $50K a month in operating costs?If you're Cory Harelson, you don’t quit. You improvise, adapt, and take the next step.In this raw and powerful episode of Dragon’s Gold, Cory gives us so much more than just a real estate story. It’s a story of grit, identity, and choosing to keep moving when everything feels like it’s falling apart. Cory opens up about facing the unim...
2025-05-2842 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetYou Can’t Lead If You Can’t Let Go: Lessons From a Marine Turned CEO with Wayne Courreges IIIEpisode Summary:Some people leap without looking. Others prepare, persist, and earn the right to jump.Wayne Courreges III did the latter. In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset, Wayne shares the story of his transition from Marine to corporate real estate executive to full-time investor. What started with a single rental at 19 evolved into a $50M+ portfolio, built on late nights, time-blocked mornings, and relentless personal growth.From navigating risk to managing team dynamics to staying present with his family, Wayne reveals what it tak...
2025-05-2140 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetHeroes Aren’t Made on Accident: Rob Cook on Grit, Grace, and the Long Game of WealthEpisode Summary:Failure isn't final. And the grind? It's worth it.In this powerful episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset, Rob Cook shares his raw, real journey through multiple career pivots, startup setbacks, and deeply personal struggles including infertility, financial pressure, and doubt.What emerged from the ashes was a business built on service, a mindset grounded in faith, and a mission to help others create wealth with purpose.Key Themes:What to do when your “plan A” falls apartThe darkest moment in Rob’s...
2025-05-1454 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetSocial Gravity: Nathan Whigham on Building a Network That Attracts OpportunityEpisode Summary:You don’t need to chase capital, you just need to build the kind of network that attracts it.In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset, Nathan Whigham shares the origin of his “social gravity” philosophy, a framework built through decades of business development, dealmaking, and showing up with consistency and intention.From losing his hearing in one ear to navigating the 2008 financial crisis, Nathan unpacks what it means to build meaningful relationships, raise capital the right way, and become a magnet for opportunity.K...
2025-05-0844 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetFacing Cancer, Finding Clarity: David Priest on Investing Boldly and Overcoming MediocrityEpisode Summary:Sometimes it takes life’s hardest moments to reveal life’s greatest opportunities.In this powerful episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset, David Priest shares how a cancer diagnosis shattered his comfort zone, and became the catalyst for radical growth, gratitude, and generational impact.Key Themes:How a diagnosis redefined his understanding of wealth and freedomThe mindset shifts that unlocked a bold new career in capital raisingWhy resilience and humility are the ultimate entrepreneurial skillsHow to build trust, protect investors, and honor your wordWh...
2025-04-3059 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetTime Freedom Isn’t What You Think: Ryan Twomey on Discipline and Decisive ActionEpisode Summary:What if the real flex isn’t freedom from work—but freedom over your time?In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset, Ryan Twomey shares how house hacking during COVID sparked a journey toward time freedom, personal growth, and disciplined entrepreneurship.Key Themes:How “time freedom” isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about having controlWhy investing in mentorship was the decision that 10X’d his growthThe mindset shift from retirement accounts to cash flow and optionalityWhy imperfect action beats perfect planningHo...
2025-04-2324 min
Dragon's Gold: The Magic of MindsetThe Industrial Underdog: Gregg Gruehl on Grit, Growth, and Going All InEpisode Summary:What do you do when your industry shuts its doors—and you’ve got a dream too big to quit? If you’re Gregg Gruehl, you go all in.In this episode of Dragon’s Gold: The Magic of Mindset, Gregg shares how he walked away from the institutional world to build something better: a company focused on legacy, family, and unlocking industrial deals for the underdog investor.Key Themes:From playing Cashflow as a teen to co-founding Gruehl Capital ManagementWhy institutional real estate often excludes the “eve...
2025-04-1635 min