In this powerful episode, Michael E. Parker sits down with real estate investor and Vodyssey founder Shawn Moore, a leader who has helped over 3,000 people build wealth through short-term vacation rentals. Together, they unpack what it truly means to build a life you don’t want to take a vacation from—and why so many entrepreneurs never reach this kind of freedom.

This conversation breaks down the real reason people hesitate to jump into STRs or any wealth-building path—they’re worried about failing before they even begin. Shawn shares stories of clients who succeed simply because they go all-in, and others who hold back because fear keeps rewriting their story.Michael and Shawn explore how proximity changes everything, why wealth is a team sport, and how the rooms you’re in determine the standards you rise to.

They unpack the power of intention, the danger of the wrong self-story, and why building wealth always begins with building you.If you’re tired of working to “vacate your life,” and you’re ready to build one you don’t need a vacation from, this episode is your wake-up call.

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Do you struggle with self-doubt, limiting beliefs, or feeling stuck in life? In this powerful episode of You Are A CEO, Michael E. Parker sits down with Barbara, an fitness expert and weight loss coach. With over two decades of experience helping people thrive in aerospace and corporate wellness, Barbara now focuses on one-on-one coaching that transforms lives and physiques from the inside out.In this episode, What Most People Get WRONG About Building Confidence, Barbara shares how confidence is not something you are born with—it’s a skill that requires intentional work, dedication, and the right guidance. She walks through the stories we tell ourselves that keep us from achieving our goals and offers practical strategies for women 40+ to improve nutrition, body composition, and self-love. Her 12-week program helps clients build lasting confidence, embrace their potential, and live fully without regret. Stop living in regret, unlock your potential, and truly feel your best in your skin, this episode is your blueprint. Learn actionable strategies to overcome doubt, build self-assurance, and finally achieve the results you want—both in life and in your body.How to Connect with Barbara KrisConnect on IG @officiabarbarakris

Most entrepreneurs believe that offering things for free will attract more people. But what if the opposite is true? In this powerful podcast, Michael E. Parker is joined by expert virtual event strategist Zach Hesterberg to reveal why the “free event" model is quietly destroying your business.Zach explains that while free content is valuable on platforms like YouTube, podcasts, and social media, free funnels, free challenges, and free registrations often create low commitment, low engagement, and extremely low conversions. The data is undeniable: people value what they pay for—and ignore what they don’t.Michael and Zach explore why the marketplace has lost trust in free offers, how entrepreneurs unintentionally weaken their positioning, and why charging—even a small amount—creates a deeper psychological shift that results in higher show-up rates, more serious prospects, and stronger sales outcomes.You’ll learn why The Truth About FREE Lead Generation Revealed impacts how to get buyers emotionally invested, and how to create a buying environment instead of a passive learning environment that never converts. Zach reveals why free is costing you everything, and his method for helping entrepreneurs increase revenue with less stress, less time, and fewer no-shows by leveraging messaging clarity, paid entry, and his 5 Core Beliefs framework.If you’ve been frustrated by low webinar attendance, weak conversions, or “freebie seekers” who never buy—this episode gives you the mindset and methodology to attract committed buyers who are ready to take action. Book a Call to Connect with Zach Hesterbergwww.paidevents.com Follow him on IG @ Zach Hesterberg