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Amber Fuhriman, an attorney turned success coach, reveals how our self-created excuses limit our potential and how we can break through these barriers to create lasting change. She shares her journey from small-town Idaho to Las Vegas criminal defense attorney, and ultimately to becoming a transformational coach and NLP practitioner.

• Growing up in a small farming town of 2,000 people in Idaho
• Losing her father at age 18 and struggling through college with a 1.6 GPA
• Pursuing law school as a "trauma response" and graduating in the top 3% of her class
• Working death penalty cases and seeing the worst of society while maintaining humanity
• Creating "Break Your Bullshit Box" to help people identify and overcome limiting beliefs
• Recognizing common excuses like "I don't have time" and "I didn't have a choice"
• Understanding that blame keeps us in a victim mindset
• Using Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) as a tool for personal transformation
• Finding personal breakthrough through obstacle course racing and physical challenges
• Living by the question "When was the last time you did something for the first time?"

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When life unexpectedly shatters your plans, do you see rubble or building blocks for something greater? For Betsy Pepine, a corporate layoff while suddenly single with two toddlers became the catalyst for an entrepreneurial journey that would transform her life and countless others.

Raised with the expectation she'd become a physician like her father, Betsy initially compromised by working in the pharmaceutical industry after pivoting from pre-med to business in college. Though financially rewarding, the work left her feeling disconnected from her purpose. When corporate downsizing forced her hand, she embraced the opportunity to completely reinvent her professional identity in real estate.

The transition wasn't easy. The first six months tested her resolve as she confronted an industry culture that felt reminiscent of high school politics. But Betsy persevered, discovering that while houses might sell themselves, the real fulfillment came from guiding clients through significant life transitions.

What truly sets Betsy's story apart is how she evolved from solopreneur to visionary business leader. When a key employee left citing the lack of family atmosphere, growth opportunities, and community involvement, it sparked a profound shift in Betsy's approach to leadership. She established core values centered on putting her team first, implementing policies like a zero-tolerance no-gossip rule that fortified an award-winning company culture.

As her brokerage flourished, Betsy strategically expanded with vertical businesses—a real estate school, title company, mortgage company, and property management firm—all serving the same client base while creating additional value streams. Her commitment to community impact led to establishing a nonprofit addressing affordable housing needs, perfectly aligning with her mission to improve and empower others' lives.

Through her book "Breaking the Box," Betsy now helps others identify and overcome the limitations they place on themselves—whether from gender expectations, family origin, or societal norms. Her journey reminds us that our greatest setbacks often clear the path to our most authentic success, and that time—not money or status—is our most precious asset.

Ready to break free from your own boxes? Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more conversations that will transform your mindset and perhaps your life.

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Nathan Newberry shares his journey from Christian pastor to high-performance business strategist, revealing how shifting his mindset allowed him to make a bigger impact through entrepreneurship. His experiences building and selling a marketing agency, managing million-dollar sales teams, and developing the AI Freedom Method provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses while maintaining freedom.

• Originally planned to follow family tradition as a Christian pastor before realizing he could make greater impact by building wealth and giving back
• Started with a construction business that failed but revealed his marketing talents, pivoting to build a successful marketing agency he later sold
• Created the AI Freedom Method focusing on gaining more money, time, and impact
• Identifies the four essential skills entrepreneurs need: marketing, sales, fulfillment, and building systems/teams
• Sales success comes from confidence in yourself (knowing who you are) and conviction about how your product helps others
• AI is a powerful tool but requires human oversight and customization to be truly effective
• Building a personal brand is crucial for long-term entrepreneurial success
• Emphasizes that knowing Jesus provides purpose and meaning in business and life

Reach out to Nathan on Instagram for free resources including his sales playbook and AI playbook to help you build your online business.

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