Episode Highlights:

• Stephen shares how he went from an accounting background to running a $30–$50M custom home building business in Raleigh, NC — in just four years.
• Why he believes hiring is about attitude over resume, and how training and clear systems turn good hires into great ones.
• The role of time audits in freeing up energy and identifying tasks to delegate.
• His mindset on hiring: why every new team member is an investment, not an expense.
• How communication and expectation-setting are the real secrets to thriving with high-end clients.
• Stephen’s “give everything, expect nothing” philosophy that’s guided both business growth and personal fulfillment.
• His big goal for 2026: creating the freedom for his wife to step away from her job and focus on raising their kids.

Best Quotes:

• “I can train skills. What I can’t train is attitude.” – Stephen Dunn
• “If you’re not documenting and tracking, your team doesn’t know how well they’re doing.” – Stephen Dunn
• “Hiring is always an investment, both in the business and in your family.” – Stephen Dunn
• “Give everything and expect nothing in return.” – Stephen Dunn

Timestamps:

• 1:41 – Stephen’s path from accountant to custom builder
• 3:23 – Scaling to 20 homes/year and $30–$50M volume
• 4:33 – The hiring mindset: people vs. process
• 9:27 – Delegation, time audits, and systems
• 15:00 – Why hiring should be seen as an investment
• 18:32 – Stephen’s “why” and his goals for impact
• 29:43 – Custom builds vs. specs: managing client experience
• 36:45 – Stephen’s parting tip: “Give everything, expect nothing”

Connect with Stephen:

🌐 Official Website: exeterbuilding.com

📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenadunnjr/

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdunn90/

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As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

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What if 95% of your daily actions were happening without your conscious control? And what if you could take command of them—just 12 minutes a day?

In this episode, Rodric sits down with John Mitchell, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of The Missing Secret. At 50 years old, John realized he was living an “average life” despite his potential. His deep dive into Think and Grow Rich led him to uncover the book’s elusive full secret—one that helped him 25x his income and find the love of his life.

John explains the science behind why most people never achieve their dreams, how to gain control over unconscious daily actions, and why this method works only for the top 2% committed to success. Along the way, Rodric and John explore personal stories, mindset shifts, and the power of structured visioning to transform every area of life.

Whether you’re running a $50M business or just starting out, this episode will challenge your assumptions and show you a repeatable, science-backed way to play the game of life at a higher level.

• The 95% Rule: 95% of your daily actions are unconscious, and they determine your success.
• The Missing Secret: What you envision in detail with emotion daily is what shows up in your life.
• The 12-Minute Technique: Feed your subconscious a precise articulation of your ideal life to make the right actions automatic.
• Five Life Areas: Self, health, romantic relationship, spirituality, and career.
• Why Most People Fail: For 98% of people, more success is just a preference—not a commitment.
• From Scarcity to Legacy: How John went from feeling average to teaching success science at the University of Texas.

"If your daily actions determine your success, and 95% of them are unconscious, then you don’t control the very thing that’s determining your success." – John Mitchell

0:00 – Meeting in Austin & show kickoff

1:10 – John’s backstory and the two life goals

2:53 – Discovering the problem in Think and Grow Rich

5:22 – The personal struggle that became rocket fuel

8:11 – The lightning bolt realization about unconscious actions

13:16 – Why simple isn’t easy and the GPS analogy

14:13 – How the 12-minute method works

16:25 – Where to find the Missing Secret

17:02 – Creating an epiphany for the audience

18:30 – Verifying the 95% statistic

21:04 – Why most people are winging life

23:03 – Darren Hardy and the 2% rule

26:17 – The question for the next guest

26:58 – Mindset as the #1 business success factor

27:39 – The story of baby Ginger and life’s preciousness

Website & 9-Minute Video: themissingsecret.org

🌐 Official Website: https://thinkitbeit.com/

📚Book: The Missing Secret https://thinkitbeit.com/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themissingsecretjohnmitchell/reels/

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In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with business consultant and coach Cary Prejean to explore what it really takes to scale a business. Cary’s 40-year career—from Big Eight accounting to helping small and medium-sized business owners nationwide—has revealed a simple truth: everything in your business, good or bad, you created.

They dig into the mindsets and systems required to move from micromanaging to true leadership, why actionable financial data is more valuable than a stack of reports, and how empowering your team leads to higher profits, morale, and productivity. Cary also shares his take on satisfaction vs. happiness, the dangers of “no good help” thinking, and the pivotal shifts that allow owners to reclaim their role as visionaries instead of bottlenecks.

Highlights & Timestamps

• [6:23] Cary’s backstory: from CPA to transforming business owners into leaders.
• [9:50] Why you created every problem (and every success) in your business.
• [10:21] The micromanagement trap and how it drives good employees away.
• [15:03] Should you share financials with your entire team?
• [17:39] Risk vs. reward: helping employees understand ownership realities.
• [20:05] Cary’s #1 mindset for success: pursuing satisfaction over happiness.
• [23:46] The power of saying “no” to bad-fit clients.

Quote of the Episode:

“Whatever you measure, whatever you monitor and measure, will improve.” – Cary Prejean

Connect with Cary Prejean:

🌐 Websites: strategicbusinessadvisors.org

strategicbusinessadvisors.us

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryprejean/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caryaprejean/

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As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

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In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Bronson Hill, author of Fire Yourself and founder of Bronson Equity. Bronson shares his journey from a high-paid medical sales career to building a life of freedom through real estate, oil and gas investments, and private businesses.

They explore the myths of passive income, the mindset required to achieve financial independence, and why so many people never break free from jobs they hate—even when they have the resources to do so.

Bronson unpacks his blueprint for replacing your working income in three years or less, his perspective on market cycles, and the crucial importance of wealth worthiness.

• There’s no truly passive income: Even so-called “passive” investments require upfront work and ongoing oversight.
• Time is more valuable than money: You can always make more money, but never more time.
• Wealth worthiness matters: If you don’t believe you deserve wealth, you’ll sabotage opportunities.
• The power of visualization: Imagine your future self daily—your brain doesn’t know the difference between real and imagined success.
• Be nimble with investments: When an asset class gets overheated, shift to where the cash flow and opportunity are.

“You can make more money, but you can’t make more time.” – Bronson Hill

“If you have a big enough why, you’ll figure out the how.” – Rodric Lenhart

“A lot of people think you have to come from money to become wealthy. But 86% of millionaires are self-made.” – Bronson Hill

“Your body doesn’t know the difference between a real and imagined experience.” – Rodric Lenhart

0:00 – Intro and Bronson’s background

3:00 – What’s really “passive” about passive income

5:20 – Why Bronson walked away from a $200K/year career

7:00 – Creating time freedom to travel the world

9:20 – Real estate cycles and the 1% rule

12:00 – Where Bronson is investing now (cash flow over hype)

16:00 – The Rich Brain: building wealth worthiness

19:30 – Visualization and mindset practices

22:00 – What’s next for Bronson’s work

27:00 – Wrap up and resources

🌍 Website: https://www.bronsonequity.com

📚 Book: Fire Yourself by Bronson Hill https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Yourself-Replace-Working-Passive/dp/B0CK3MXRHC

📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bronson.hill.37

📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bronsondavidhill/?hl=en

📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronsonhill/

📱Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1KYJL8ZjF3GC3Wh5lYNfg

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In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with retired Army Colonel and leadership expert David Fivecoat. They explore the battlefield as a training ground for corporate leadership, dissect tools like Hogan and Kolbe assessments, and dive into the psychology of decision-making under pressure. David shares stories from Afghanistan, lessons from Normandy, and why he believes most leaders should release their work at 80%. Plus, they dive into the mission behind Send a Student Leader Abroad and why international travel may be the best leadership development tool of all.

Timestamps & Highlights:

• 0:22 – David introduces himself and his journey from military to business
• 4:03 – How battlefields became a surprising leadership training tool
• 8:00 – Comparing corporate vs. military decision-making under pressure
• 11:02 – Deep dive into Hogan assessments and executive coaching
• 13:49 – Why teams often fail: low resilience and no process
• 16:52 – David’s military story: from West Point to Afghanistan
• 20:59 – Entrepreneurship during COVID and risk tolerance
• 26:21 – Why success often arrives 90–120 days after your actions
• 30:57 – Leadership in the military: more collaborative than you think
• 35:18 – Leadership journeys using Apollo, Gettysburg, and more
• 40:07 – Rodric’s SASLA program and the power of travel
• 44:19 – David’s question for the next guest: “What are you waiting to get to 100% that you could ship at 80%?”
• 46:18 – What matters most to David: his daughter

Quote of the Episode:

"You can only give people dumb orders that put their life at risk once. The second time—they’ll push back." – David Fivecoat

Guest Links:

🔗 David's Website: https://www.thefivecoatconsultinggroup.com

🌍 Rodric’s Nonprofit: https://sendastudentleaderabroad.com

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dg5coat/

📱 Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fivecoat-b5860b75/

Subscribe to the Podcast: hhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/million-dollar-flip-flops/id1715585675

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In this deeply authentic episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Joanna Horton McPherson—executive coach, former actor, and founder of the True Influence Method™—for a soul-level conversation about voice, visibility, and the responsibility we each carry to design a life that aligns with who we really are.

They cover everything from emotional honesty in leadership, to why acting isn’t pretending, to how vibrational alignment shapes our results in business and life. What starts as a conversation about public speaking quickly unfolds into a masterclass on courage, responsibility, and conscious creation.

You’ll hear about:

• Why most “authenticity” is just polished presentation—and how to go deeper
• What acting teaches us about business, presence, and inner alignment
• The spiritual edge of public speaking (and why real leaders are mirrors, not performers)
• How to stop projecting and start owning your power
• A raw discussion about Esther Hicks, law of attraction, and loving what is

“You can't go out and mentor people if you're a bullshitter. Your life has to be right at home first.” — Joanna Horton McPherson

This is an episode for leaders, visionaries, and anyone who knows they were meant to do more than just play nice.

🕒 Timestamps:

• [00:00] Intro banter & Portland bar stories
• [07:30] Joanna’s background & coaching focus
• [10:00] The truth about acting—and what it reveals about ourselves
• [16:00] Fulfillment, business design & emotional resonance
• [23:00] Mentorship, meditation & designing from the inside out
• [27:00] Inclusion vs. projection & taking full responsibility
• [35:00] The power of vibration and attention
• [39:45] Final questions: What matters most? What do you wish you experienced more?

🎯 Guest Links:

🔗 Joanna’s website: https://joannahortonmcpherson.com

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannahortonmcpherson/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joannahortonmcpherson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-horton-mcpherson/

📘 Rodric’s book: https://milliondollarflipflops.com/book/

🌍 Rodric’s nonprofit: https://sendastudentleaderabroad.com

📌 Learn about her True Influence Method™ and private coaching work

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In this soul-stirring conversation, Rodric sits down with transformational coach and nomadic entrepreneur Chris Marhefka. From burning the candle at both ends as a multi-business owner to designing a vision-led life across Europe, Chris shares the pivotal mindset shifts that high-achieving founders must make when hustle alone stops working.

They dive deep into:

• The moment that forced Chris to reimagine what success actually looks like.
• The biggest mental hurdle for founders: “No one can do it like I can.”
• How to delegate without micromanaging (and actually build trust with your team).
• Why slowing down and creating space is the key to scaling your impact.
• The courage to say “no” to anything that’s not a full-body “yes.”

And in a vulnerable closing moment, Chris shares a powerful story of fatherhood, compassion, and leadership that changed the trajectory of one man’s life forever.

🔥 Quotes:

“If it’s not a 100% yes, it’s a no.” – Chris Marhefka

“You will always be the bottleneck if everything must be done your way.” – Chris Marhefka

“There’s leadership in our vulnerability—and healing, too.” – Chris Marhefka

🕒 Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Meet Chris Marhefka (and why he’s recording from Spain)
• 2:00 – Why successful founders still feel stuck
• 5:00 – The mindset shift that changes everything
• 8:40 – From micromanager to leader: a practical framework
• 13:00 – Chris’s journey from burnout to nomad life
• 19:00 – Vision first, decisions second: How to future pace your life
• 24:00 – Why most men have never experienced stillness
• 27:00 – A vulnerable moment that became a breakthrough for others

👤 Guest Links:

🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRIS https://chrismarhefka.com

📱 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chrismarhefka/?hl=en

📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMarhefka/

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As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

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In this heart-centered and honest episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Suzanne Leydecker—author of A Woman On Top—to talk about money, identity, healing, and growth. From her split-second decision to write a book during a breakup to building a platform of truth-telling and personal responsibility, Suzanne shares what it really takes to transform pain into purpose.

She opens up about the loneliness of inheritance, the challenge of saying no, and how her three core principles—don’t take things personally, take personal responsibility, and only say yes to what is a “hell yes”—have reshaped her life. If you’ve ever felt alone in your journey or unsure of your next chapter, this episode offers a powerful reminder: you’re not the only one. And you don’t have to do it alone.

💡 Highlights & Takeaways:

• The 11-year journey behind her book A Woman on Top
• Why “no” is a complete sentence (and how to say it with grace)
• What it’s really like to inherit wealth and the unexpected judgment that comes with it
• How writing authentically opened the door to a movement
• What Suzanne learned from a water ski dock moment that changed everything

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

“If it’s not a Hell Yes, it’s a No.”

— Suzanne Leydecker

🔗 Guest Links:

• Website + Free Guide: suzanneleydecker.com
• Instagram: @suzanneleydecker
• Book: A Woman On Top: My Journey of Self-Discovery Through Love and Money https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Top-Journey-Self-Discovery-Through/dp/1962074005

📍Timestamps:

00:00 – Book goals, podcast momentum, and why saying “no” matters

07:35 – Suzanne’s intro: water skiing, Aspen, and becoming an author

10:56 – Rodric's unexpected reaction to the book

11:17 – The moment she decided to write the book

14:24 – Building a movement from vulnerability

22:24 – The 11 ways to say no (and how to get them)

24:42 – The story she almost left out

30:52 – Why her happiness started in 2020

33:55 – A challenge to the audience: try doing just one thing differently

35:19 – Wrap-up and where to connect

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As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

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