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What do you do when a bright, curious child looks up and says, "I'm just dumb"? In this deeply moving episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice sits down with Russell Van Brocklen — "The Dyslexia Professor," founder of Dyslexia Classes, and creator of The Writing Method — to talk about nurturing self-belief in dyslexic kids. Russell knows this struggle from the inside: severely dyslexic himself, he was told he'd never read at grade level, and today he reads at a graduate level. Drawing on Yale brain science and his own New York State Senate–funded research, he explains why traditional school teaches to a brain many dyslexic kids don't have, why accommodations give access but not skill, and how starting with a child's genuine interests can unlock reading and writing two or three grade levels above where they're stuck. Most importantly, he shows how rebuilding a child's skills rebuilds something even more precious — their belief in themselves. If you love a child who's been written off, this conversation is a lifeline. 🔗 Connect with Russell Van Brocklen: Website: https://dyslexiaclasses.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-van-brocklen-2007ab87/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.

Everyone says they're "customer-obsessed" — but Tom Vander Well has actually listened, to more than 100,000 real business phone calls over 30+ years. In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice (a call-center veteran himself) sits down with Tom — founder of Intelligentics and author of the Amazon International Bestseller This Call May Be Monitored — for a funny, sharp, and surprisingly moving conversation about where the truth of any business really lives. Tom makes his contrarian case: the real story isn't in the boardroom, it's on the front line, where a company's promises either come true or fall apart in real time. He shares the exact moments trust gets built or broken, why excellence is never created by dashboards or flavor-of-the-month initiatives, and how the same skills that win customers for life also transform your marriage, your family, and your friendships. If you lead people, serve customers, or just want to become a better listener, this one will stick with you. 🔗 Learn more about Tom Vander Well: Website: https://tomvanderwell.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-vander-well-intelligentics/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.

We often wait for permission to chase our biggest ideas, letting fear and doubt hold us back. Maurice discusses why the best way to move forward is to stop asking for approval and start asking “Why not?” Chapter Summary: 00:00 Challenging the Need for Permission 06:36 Overcoming Hesitation and Procrastination Featured Quotes: “Progress belongs to those willing to ask a simple, but it can be a very disruptive question: ‘Well, why not me?’” – Maurice“Doubt thrives on unquestioned assumptions.” – Maurice“Waiting for permission delays progress indefinitely.” – MauriceBehind the Story: Maurice draws a parallel between waiting for permission in a classroom setting and stalling on business ventures. By procrastinating, we risk “soiling” our opportunities, but by taking early ownership, we can handle challenges more effectively and move toward our goals with clarity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.

Why do so many wildly talented people talk themselves out of their own dreams? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice sits down with Dr. Albert Bramante — talent agent, psychology professor, certified hypnotist, and author of Rise Above the Script — to confront one of the most quietly destructive forces in any creative life: imposter syndrome.   Drawing on 20+ years representing performers on Broadway, film, and TV — plus his own battle with self-doubt and the fear that nearly stopped him from publishing his book — Albert reveals where the inner critic comes from, how self-sabotage hides in plain sight, and the practical tools (including reframing, hypnosis, and NLP) that help artists and high achievers finally step into the spotlight they've earned. If you've ever felt like a fraud despite your success, this conversation is your permission slip to rise.   🔗 Learn more about Dr. Albert Bramante:   Website: https://albertbramante.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertbramante/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.

Are you living your life on autopilot without realizing it? Maurice discusses the danger of confusing movement with progress and explains why you need to pause, reflect, and re-engage with your true purpose. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction and The Pace of Life 02:05 Avoiding Autopilot in Life 06:16 Pause, Reflect, and Re-engage Key Takeaways: Identify when life started happening to you instead of with you.Differentiate between staying busy and making genuine progress.Recognize the signs that you are operating on autopilot in your career or home life.Practice intentional living by pausing to assess your current direction.Re-engage with your environment to align your actions with your core purpose. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.

What if the reason marketing feels so exhausting is that you've been doing the cold version everyone told you was normal? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice sits down with Billy Sammons, founder of Live Local Warm Marketing and a strategist with 15+ years in the game, to unpack the power of warm marketing — the relationship-driven, community-first approach that turns your best connections into your best clients.   Billy breaks down why cold leads are draining your energy and your wallet, how to generate referrals on purpose instead of by luck, and why marketing that "feels good" isn't soft — it's the smartest growth strategy small businesses have. If you've ever avoided marketing because it felt fake, pushy, or cringe, this conversation will hand you a better way.   🔗 Learn more about Billy:   Website: https://www.livelocalwarmmarketing.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-sammons-9951181a/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.

Discover how to bridge the gap between your strategy and personal purpose. Maurice Chism explains why professional progress feels empty without alignment and how to ensure your daily plans support the person you are becoming. In This Episode: 00:00:00 Strategy Meets Purpose 00:01:29 Defining Alignment and Decision Making 00:05:31 Overcoming Friction and Finding Momentum 00:09:15 Sustainable Success and Final Reflections Key Takeaways: Evaluate your goals by asking if they fit your mission, vision, and values.Reduce internal conflict and burnout by aligning your actions with your core purpose.Simplify your decision-making process by filtering opportunities through a personal purpose lens.Shift from chasing mere success to creating intentional, sustainable momentum. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.

You have real value to offer. You have a story worth telling. So why are you still invisible? The answer isn't in your content strategy. It's in your story — and Kimberly Spencer is here to help you rewrite it.   In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, host Maurice sits down with Kimberly Spencer — founder of Crown Yourself®, CEO of Communication Queens, TEDx speaker, subconscious success strategist, and #1 Amazon bestselling author of Make Every Podcast Want You. Kimberly built four multi-six-figure businesses over 17 years, reaches 150,000 listeners across 46 countries through her podcast, gave a TEDx talk in Australia during a pandemic, and now helps entrepreneurs transform the one thing that is actually blocking their visibility: the subconscious story they've been telling themselves about whether they're worthy of being seen. Her philosophy is both practical and profound: you don't have a visibility strategy problem. You have a subconscious story problem. And no marketing tactic will outperform a belief that says you're not enough to be seen.   What you'll get from this video: ✅ Why visibility struggles are an inside job — the subconscious story underneath every avoidance behavior ✅ The "not enough" belief that drives high achievers to accomplish everything and still feel hidden ✅ Kimberly's transformation story — from carrying others' limitations to sovereign, visible leadership ✅ Why podcast guesting is the highest-leverage and most underused visibility platform in entrepreneurship ✅ What makes an entrepreneur radically interesting — and what makes them profoundly forgettable ✅ The difference between waiting to be ready and choosing "my reign is now" ✅ How Crown Yourself® and Communication Queens together address inner transformation and outer visibility   Whether you're an entrepreneur who keeps delaying your visibility until you're "more ready," a creator whose voice deserves a bigger stage, or a leader who is tired of building in private and ready to build in public — this conversation will give you the framework, the permission, and the fire to start showing up as the sovereign you were born to be.  🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with builders and visionaries who chose bold over buried.  👍 Like if this episode helped you identify the story that's been keeping you invisible.  💬 Comment: What is the one visibility action you've been delaying — that you're committing to take this week?  🌐 Crown Yourself: https://www.crownyourself.com  🔗 Kimberly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyspencer-crownyourself/ That Will Nevr Work — For the dreamers who decide to build anyway. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.

Do you often mask your true feelings by saying “I’m fine”? Maurice discusses the dangers of falling into robotic routines and explains why honesty, rather than silence, is the true source of professional and personal strength. In This Episode: 00:00:00 The Dishonesty of Being Fine 00:06:26 Finding Purpose Through Challenges Key Takeaways: Recognize the signs of living on autopilot to regain your genuine self.Practice radical honesty to build respect and connection with colleagues.Challenge your daily routine by finding small ways to add value and human connection.Embrace vulnerability as a pathway to purpose rather than a sign of weaknes Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.

What if the fastest path to scale isn't wider — it's more focused? What if the businesses most people overlook are the ones most quietly building generational wealth?   In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice sits down with Jon Ostenson — founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, top 1% franchise consultant in the United States, 2x Inc. 5000 company builder, Forbes contributor, and author of the bestselling Non-Food Franchising. Jon spent fifteen years building an elite corporate career — from international consulting at Accenture, to Vice President of Sales at Carter's managing over $350 million annually, to President of ShelfGenie's 200-location national franchise system — before making the focused, deliberate bet that changed everything: building the country's defining practice in non-food franchise consulting at a time when 80% of the market was talking about food. Today, FranBridge has guided thousands of entrepreneurs toward franchise investments in over 600 high-growth, cash-flowing brands across home services, senior care, property services, pet care, health and wellness, and dozens more — with over 90% of clients investing in an industry that was never on their radar when they arrived.   In this conversation, Jon and Maurice dig into: Why niching down is the most powerful path to scaling upThe corporate exit story — what fifteen years inside the machine built and what it couldn'tWhy non-food franchising is the most underestimated wealth-building asset class availableThe semi-absentee model — building income without building another jobThe discipline of strategic "no" and why saying less yes is what most businesses need mostThe lightbulb moment — why the best opportunity almost never looks like what you expectedBuilding toward generational wealth through focused, intentional business ownership  This one is for every entrepreneur who is spreading too thin, every corporate professional who wants to own something without losing everything, and every dreamer who has been told the obvious path is the best one.   🌐 Website: https://franbridgeconsulting.com   🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonostenson/   Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with the entrepreneur in your life who is still trying to do everything — and getting average results everywhere. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.

We often inherit dreams from family, teachers, or society without realizing they don’t belong to us. Maurice shares personal stories of chasing empty validation and offers a way to reclaim your own authentic purpose. Chapter Summary: 00:00:00 The Dangers of External Validation 00:08:00 Living Your Authentic Dream Featured Quotes: “Not every dream you’re chasing is actually yours; some were inherited, some were imposed, some may have even been expected.” — Maurice“Comparison at times can create a counterfeit purpose.” — Maurice“You are allowed to want what you want. And that’s without apology.” — MauriceBehind the Story:Maurice reflects on a lifetime of seeking applause, from childhood report cards to professional milestones. By examining his own history of external reliance, he provides a roadmap for listeners to distinguish their genuine desires from imposed expectations. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.

What if the most underestimated productivity decision you make every day happens before you ever open your laptop — and it's happening in your closet?   In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice sits down with Lacey Cadieux-McLean — founder and CEO of Rhubaia Ventures Inc., former 15-year IT project manager, published young adult author, natural fitness competitor, mother, and fashion-tech disruptor who launched one of Canada's most innovative women's fashion companies at age 41. Rhubaia combines non-toxic, sustainably crafted professional apparel — made from natural cotton, bamboo, banana leaf, and eco-friendly silk — with an AI-powered virtual closet app designed to solve one of the most quietly expensive problems in a busy person's day: decision fatigue, starting the moment you get dressed. Lacey's personal philosophy — "never say can't" — has carried her through every significant pivot in a life that defies any single category. And her founding conviction is both deeply personal and broadly applicable: what you wear affects how you feel, how you perform, and how you show up — and most of us have never been invited to take that seriously enough to do something about it.    In this conversation, Lacey and Maurice explore: The real cost of decision fatigue — and why it's starting before your first meetingThe psychology of enclothed cognition and how what you wear changes who you becomeLacey's transformation story: 15-year IT veteran to fashion-tech founder at 41What most people don't know about what's actually in their clothes — and why it mattersHow Rhubaia's AI closet solves the "I have nothing to wear" paradoxSustainable fashion as values alignment, not just a trendThe "never say can't" philosophy and what becomes possible when you stop treating limitation as fact  This one is for every entrepreneur who gets dressed every morning without thinking about it — and what that's been costing them.  🌐 Website: https://rhubaia.com  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhubaia   Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with the entrepreneur in your life who is ready to rethink how they start every day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.

What if the most expensive thing you're doing in your business right now is softening your leadership to make sure everyone around you is comfortable with it?   In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice sits down with Kim Miller-Hershon — executive coach, founder of Kim Miller-Hershon Coaching and Consulting, known widely as "The Queen of Productivity," and a nearly two-decade veteran of empowering high-achieving leaders across startups and Fortune 500 companies. With a double major in communication and economics from UC Santa Barbara and a double master's in public administration and nonprofit management, Kim combines academic rigour with deep personal experience: much of her inspiration for helping others overcome obstacles comes from overcoming her own. Kim's work lives at the intersection of three things most leadership development programs treat as separate: communication, confidence, and the willingness to lead without apology. Her conviction is as clear as it is confronting — you can be brilliant, credentialed, experienced, and deeply caring, and still be accidentally undermining your own authority every day with the way you communicate, the things you delegate (or don't), and the "yeses" you keep giving when the business needs your "no."    In this conversation, Kim and Maurice explore: What apologetic leadership looks and sounds like — and what it's costing youThe difference between delegating and delegating well — the art and the scienceKim's personal transformation story and what it built in her as a coachThe three decisions that break the bottleneck pattern and expand your leadership ceilingWhy communication is not one skill among many — it's the language through which all other leadership is expressedHow imposter syndrome and overthinking trap even the most accomplished leadersWhat it actually means to create more leaders instead of more followers  This one is for every leader who is good at their work and secretly exhausted by the weight of doing it in a way that requires everyone else's approval.   🌐 Website: https://kimmillerhershon.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmillerhershon/   Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with every leader in your life who is due for permission to stop apologizing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.

Maurice discusses how to consistently turn insights into improvement by building responsive systems. This episode explores the critical difference between awareness and action, emphasizing how closing feedback loops drives personal and professional growth. Learn to transform data into deliberate adjustments for lasting change.   In This Episode: 00:00 Insight Without Action 04:17 Closing the Loop 08:10 Consistency and Transformation  Key Takeaways: Analyze personal and business data to identify areas needing adjustment and action.Distinguish between merely noticing insights and actively responding to them for true growth.Implement a “closing the loop” system by deciding what to keep, improve, or stop.Recognize that consistent follow-through builds self-trust and prevents repeated mistakes.Prioritize consistent action over acquiring more information to make progress automatic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.

Have you ever felt like you lost a piece of yourself to gain acceptance? Maurice shares insights on how survival instincts can quiet our true voices, pushing us into roles that block our purpose. This episode asks us to consider who we stopped being and why, urging us to reclaim our authentic selves.  Chapter Summary: 00:00 Reclaiming Your Authentic Self 04:16 Who Voted for This Version of You? 08:39 Give Your Authentic Self a Voice 11:15 Join the WIN Inner Circle Featured Quotes: “Survival often silences our authenticity.” - Maurice“Your truest self, it still exists, but it’s waiting.” - Maurice“You cannot fulfill a purpose that you’ve buried.” - Maurice Behind the Story: Maurice discusses how individuals often change in relationships, neighborhoods, and workplaces to gain acceptance. This shift can lead to people-pleasing and purpose-blocking, where one’s true self is buried. He recounts personal experiences of compromising his leadership to accommodate others’ insecurities, highlighting the importance of giving your authentic self a voice again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.