If your business disappeared tomorrow, what would you have left?

In this snapshot, Carl is joined by wealth strategist Todd Polke and they deliver the financial wake-up call most business owners don’t see coming.

If you're pouring everything into your business and banking on a big payday “someday,” you’re playing a dangerous game.

Carl and Todd unpack how to break free from the time for money trap, why your business isn’t your retirement plan, and how to build a life that’s unlimited by income, even if you’re not “investment ready” yet.

If you’ve been treating your business like your future nest egg, this is your financial intervention.

The grind won’t make you wealthy. Strategy will.

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Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/087-unveiling-the-power-of-systemic-strategies-to/id1509876869?i=1000625173855

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sWggOG1yu0Lz0prfwzb5l

Drowning in calls, chats, and constant context switching? You’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m joined by productivity expert and father of five, Ari Meisel, to unpack how to reclaim your time, simplify communication, and build a business that doesn’t run your life.

We dive deep into voice-first systems, asynchronous communication, and smart use of AI, all designed to help you show up as a better business owner and a more present dad. Ari shares how he runs his business with no team, no meetings, and no chaos, while still being deeply connected with his clients, his family, and his community.

Ari lays out why voice messaging beats texting across the board for clarity, emotional tone, and real-time flexibility with family, clients, and teams. He also breaks down the four tools every modern business actually needs to function without chaos and where AI can be a game-changer, and where it still falls short.

Most importantly, Ari shares a powerful lens on parenting and leadership in a fast-changing world, one where adaptability and life skills matter more than rigid routines.

This conversation is gold for any dadpreneur who feels the pressure to do it all. It’s not about grinding harder. It’s about being smarter, curating your communication, leveraging voice and AI, and creating systems that serve you, not consume you.

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While you’re busy over-analysing, someone else is quietly building serious wealth with half the effort.

This snapshot is for the overthinkers, the spreadsheet junkies, and the “I’ll-wait-for-the-market-to-crash” crew. Chris Gray breaks down why simplicity beats strategy in property investing, and how being lazy on purpose might be the smartest wealth move you’ll ever make.

If you've got cash flow and no clue what to do next then listen to this episode.

In this episode:

• Why trying to “be clever” might be your biggest wealth blocker
• How to leverage debt (without drowning in it) to grow a serious portfolio
• The simple mindset shift that separates action-takers from armchair experts
• A dead-simple rule of thumb for choosing the right kind of property
• Why paying more tax could actually fast-track your next investment

Sometimes, the smartest move isn’t to study harder. It’s to get out of your own way and just do the damn thing.

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Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/084-elevating-wealth-through-intelligent-property-investment/id1509876869?i=1000623721067

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2th0gb9nkFWMKD3vpTKa4J

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You didn’t go into business to miss bedtime and burn out.

Somewhere along the way between the hustle, the pressure to provide, and never ending to do list, the life you were building stopped feeling like yours.

In this episode, Carl sits down with marketing coach and all-around good human Adam Franklin to explore the unspoken truths about building a business while being a present, grounded dad. You’ll hear how Adam turned 4 to 5 hour workdays into his sweet spot for success, how he uses AI to create more space for parenting, not more pressure, and why he's chosen peace over hustle.

Carl and Adam also go deep into modern fatherhood, exploring how to model emotional resilience, why meditation doesn’t need to be weird or perfect to work, and how redefining success can make you more ambitious, not less.

Whether you’re a dad drowning in endless tasks or just want more time for what matters most, this episode will help with mindset shifts, practical examples, and one powerful reminder. You don’t have to do it all alone.

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You’re stuck in the weeds of your business, trying to control every detail. But what if the key to unlocking real growth is letting go?

In this snapshot, Brent Williams opens up about the surprising lessons he’s learned while transitioning from solo business owner to mentor and leader. He shares how the decision to pass on his knowledge to others, despite the usual ego hurdles, led to unexpected personal growth and success.

Plus, we dive into the power of energetic alignment and the subtle yet impactful teaching moments that have shaped his business.

Ready to step into a new mindset? Brent’s journey proves that growth happens when you’re willing to let go, teach, and take imperfect action.

In this episode:

• Why your biggest business hurdle might not be your strategy. It's your mindset.
• How making the decision to delegate can create an energetic shift that attracts the right people.
• The power of teaching and unpacking what you know to help you grow in unexpected ways.
• Why learning by doing beats waiting for 'perfect' preparation every time.
• The surprising ways subtle changes can transform your results.
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If you’re looking to grow your business and your impact, it starts with shifting your approach to both training and leadership. Don’t wait for perfect conditions. Just pull the trigger and see what happens!

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Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/075-making-a-speaking-business-work-without-the/id1509876869?i=1000618401803

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3sd32Bvy6Fe52LuMRiaQe1

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You’ve heard it before, you can’t have it all. But what if you can?

In this episode, Carl and Dale Beaumont break down what it really takes to thrive as a dad, a partner, and a business owner, and how to keep going when the wheels feel like they’re coming off.

Dale shares what it really looks like to build wealth, raise two boys, travel the world, and stay married, all while running a multi-million-dollar business. This isn’t about the highlight reel. It’s about the choices, trade-offs, and mindset shifts dadpreneurs need to thrive both at home and in business.

If you’re a dad trying to juggle it all, you’re not alone. And you definitely don’t have to do it the way everyone says you should. This episode is a wake-up call to stop running on fumes and start making smarter, intentional choices.

For full show notes visit: rising.show

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Running a business while raising a family? I get it, it’s a juggle.

You want to grow, make a bigger impact, maybe even reclaim some time… but not if it costs you your health or time with your kids.

In this episode, I chat with Nicholas Kusmich about how to scale revenue without scaling your stress. We unpack what it really takes to attract better clients, why most businesses are ignoring huge parts of their market, and how to build income streams that give you more freedom — not more to manage.

• The blind spot that’s keeping most businesses from reaching more of the right people
• What dog owners and cat lovers can teach you about marketing (seriously
• How to spot your best clients — and attract more just like them
• The danger of surface-level tips and the power of solving real problem
• When it’s time to refresh your offer — and how to know the difference between a tweak and a total rethink

If you’re ready to grow your business in a way that actually supports your life, not competes with it then this one’s for you.

Listen to the full episode here

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/072-the-fast-movers-advantage-with-nicholas-kusmich/id1509876869?i=1000616708779

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DasQKZ9g8D3Gt5xM8URUK?si=ad724ba3d7da4742

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If your version of “success” still has you missing bedtime… it might be time to change the game plan.

In this episode, Carl sits down with Steve Palise, a dad, business owner, and accidental evangelist for low-stress commercial property investing. They unpack everything from leaving engineering to scaling a lean, mean, lifestyle-first property business.

Steve isn’t talking theory. He’s living the dream most of us are still trying to define, debt-free commercial assets, half a million in passive income, and family travel 4 months a year with time to surf to top it off.

We go deep on how you can build a freedom-rich future with simple, smart, replicable decisions that put your family front and center, not just in your values, but in your calendar as well.

This isn’t about being flashy, it’s about building a life you don’t want to escape from. Commercial property investing isn’t just for suits. It’s also perfect for dads who want live their best life.

For full show notes visit: rising.show

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