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Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you did something just because it was fun? Not to help anyone, not to be productive — just because it made you happy? If you had to think about that for more than a few seconds, this episode is for you. Today we step into one of the 8 rooms of the Made4More Estate — the Fun room. And for a lot of us, this room has been closed off for a long time. We packed it full of guilt, excuses, and other people’s needs until we forgot it was even ours. In this episode Mario walks through the 7 Fun & Leisure questions from the Made4More Life Blueprint, shares what fun actually looks like in his own life, and gives you 3 simple steps to start renovating this room — starting this week. Fun is not a reward for finishing everything else. It is fuel. And you’ve been running on empty in this room long enough. 🔗 Take the free Made4More Life Blueprint: https://www.made4moreconsulting.com/signup 📸 Instagram: @made4moreconsulting

Send us Fan Mail 👉 Take the free scorecard: https://www.made4moreconsulting.com/scorecard Takes about 5 minutes. Shows you exactly which rooms of your life need the most attention right now. Episode 200 is here — and we're still inside the house. Today we walk into Room 4: Friends & Community. This room can hold some of the best memories of your life and some of the loneliest ones. Mario walks through the 7 scorecard questions for this room, shares a personal story about showing up to a football game alone, and challenges you to stop waiting for someone else to reach out. If life has started to feel like a stadium full of people and you don't know a single one — this episode is for you. You were never meant to do this alone. The 7 Friends & Community Questions — Score Yourself 1 to 10 I have people in my life I can be completely honest withI invest time and energy into my friendships consistentlyI feel genuinely supported by the people around meI have at least one person I can call in a crisis — not just on a good dayI am intentional about building and maintaining meaningful friendshipsMy friendships are reciprocal — I give and I receiveI feel a sense of belonging and community in my lifeAsk yourself: Who is in your bleachers? If something happened tonight — who would you call?  Connect  with us! YouTube - YouTube Channel  Instagram - Instagram Facebook - Facebook X - X

Send us Fan Mail Reserve Your Spot on The Renovate Waitlist HERE FREE Made4More Scorecard Follow us on TikTok This one is personal. In this episode Mario steps away from the "Someone Left You a House" series to share something he's never said publicly before — the real story behind why Made4More exists. And then he makes a big announcement for Made4More. If there's a voice inside you that won't quiet down — this episode is for you. The Truth for This Episode "You can't renovate an entire life in a day. But you can walk into one area and begin the process. One area of your life. One intentional step at a time." "Fear is real. But regret can be forever." 3 Action Steps — Do These Now Step 1 — Take the Free Made4More Life Scorecard It evaluates 8 key areas of your life and shows you exactly where to focus. Takes about 5 minutes. Completely free. 👉 https://www.made4moreconsulting.com/signup Step 2 — Listen to the Voice Whatever area of your life that voice keeps pointing to — write it down. Acknowledge it. What area? Why that area? Are you doing your best there? Step 3 — Show Up to the Zoom If you're listening before or on July 6 — join the free live Zoom where Mario is announcing something he has never done before. Only 25 spots available. 👉 www.made4moreconsulting.com/waitlist Listening after July 6? Go to made4moreconsulting.com and click on RENOVATE to see what's available.

Send us Fan Mail Reserve Your Spot on The Renovate Waitlist HERE FREE Made4More Scorecard Follow us on TikTok Today we walk up the stairs, turn left, and stop at a door that's been locked for a long time for some of us. Room 3 is the Family room — and this one is different. For some it's the best room in the house. For others it's the most painful. Today Mario meets every listener exactly where they are and leaves everyone with one challenge: open the door.  The 7 Family Questions — Score Yourself 1 to 10 I feel emotionally connected to the important people in my familyI prioritize quality time with my family consistentlyI communicate openly and honestly with my family membersI feel supported by my family in my personal goals and challengesI actively work to resolve conflict and maintain healthy relationshipsI show appreciation and express love to my family regularlyMy family relationships contribute positively to my overall well-being This Week's Challenge — Open the Door

Send us Fan Mail A special Father's Day episode. Mario sits down with friends Dan Martinez and Salvador "Sal" Hernandez — fathers, mentors, and men who've each walked very different paths to fatherhood — for an honest, unscripted conversation about what it really means to show up, be present, and rewrite the script your own father may have handed you. Whether you grew up with a father who was always there, one who worked himself into the ground to provide, or no father at all — this episode is for you. And if you've lost a child or lost a father, this one holds space for you too. In This Episode Growing up with (and without) present fathers — and how it shaped each of their parenting stylesThe difference between showing up and being truly presentLearning each child's love language — because no two kids need the same thingLetting go of what "providing" really meansThe biggest challenge each father faces today, from fear to learning to meet each kid where they're atWhy community and asking for help isn't optional for men — it's necessaryThe line that gave this episode its name: rewrite the script

Send us Fan Mail FREE Made4More Scorecard Or DM the word "FREE" on Instagram Also TEXT "FREE" to 512-983-9035 Follow us on TikTok We're back in the estate. Last week we took our first step in the Health room. This week we walk up the stairs and turn right into Room 2 — the Finance room. Mario gets personal about his own wound with money, challenges every listener to face what they've been avoiding, and leaves everyone with one practical wall to start renovating this week. The 7 Finance Questions — Score Yourself 1 to 10 I have a clear understanding of my current financial situationI consistently manage my money with intention — budgeting, tracking, planningI feel confident in my ability to support myself financiallyMy spending reflects my values and prioritiesI am actively building savings, investments, or financial securityI regularly think about and plan for my financial futureI intentionally invest time and energy into improving my financesThis Week's Action Challenge - Pick 1 Wall Step 1 — Just look: Open your banking app. No judgment. Just awareness.Step 2 — Know your numbers: Write down what came in and went out this month.Step 3 — Pick one question: Is it smart to spend this? Am I saving? Do I know where my money is going?One thing. Done consistently. That's how renovation begins.

Send us Fan Mail FREE Made4More Scorecard Or DM the word "FREE" on Instagram Follow us on TikTok We're inside the estate now. Last week you got the blueprint — this week we walk through the front door and turn left into the first room. The Health room. It's not about abs or marathons. It's about showing up for yourself so you can show up for everyone and everything you were made for. One room. One action. Let's get to work. The 7 Health Questions — Score Yourself 1 to 10 I consistently move my body in ways that support my healthI eat in a way that supports my energy and long-term well-beingI prioritize sleep and recoveryI manage stress in a healthy and effective wayI am aware of and responsive to my body's signalsI intentionally invest time and energy into my healthMy daily habits reflect the level of health I wantAsk yourself: What would make your health a 10? Write it down — that's your north star for this room. This Week's Action Challenge Pick ONE thing you will do every single day this week for your health. Not a full overhaul — just one wall. Walk 20 minutes a dayDrink more waterSleep by 10pmPut your phone down 1 hour before bedOne thing. Done consistently. That's how renovation begins.

Send us Fan Mail FREE Made4More Scorecard Or DM the word "FREE" on Instagram Follow us on TikTok This is the start of something different. In 194 episodes Mario has never done a series like this — and by the end of it, you won't look at life the same way. Today Mario lays the foundation for the Made4More series, challenges the myth of balance, and hands you the blueprint you've been waiting for.  ACTION STEPS You can't renovate an entire house at once. But you can start with one room. Take the Made4More Scorecard and sit with your resultsWhich rooms surprised you? Which ones didn't?Come back next week — we're stepping into the first 2 rooms together

Send us Fan Mail Life isn't always going to go the way you planned. In this episode, Mario shares a keynote he delivered at a year-end volleyball banquet and challenges you to stop waiting for things to change — and start making them change. This Week's Challenge Make a plan for what's not going your way — and make it go your way. Free Resource Take the FREE Made4More Scorecard — evaluates 8 key areas of your life and includes a free 30-minute call with Mario. Click HERE  Or DM FREE on Instagram and we'll send it to you. Connect With Us!  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/made4moreconsulting  🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@made4morec

Send us Fan Mail Free Work/Life Balance Scorecard → Take it here TikTok → made4morec Instagram → made4moreconsulting Are you waiting for the perfect moment before you take action? In this episode, we break down why confidence doesn't come before the step — it comes after you take it. We talk through the 5 fear-based thoughts that keep us stuck, why a growth mindset is non-negotiable, and how two simple actions this week can change everything. If you've been putting something off, waiting for the stars to align, or telling yourself "not yet" — this episode is for you. Key Takeaways: Confidence appears when action is takenFear grows when you wait — so stop waitingThe 5 thoughts holding you back (and how to move past them)A simple 2-step action framework to get moving this week

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for checking out the show! Whether you're here for the first time or coming back for more, we’re so glad you're with us. Follow us on our socials - YouTube, Facebook, Instagram Check out the latest article from Voyage Austin Magazine  Want some help growing & prioritizing? Visit us HERE!  In this powerful episode of the Made for More Podcast, we sit down with Nicole Krieg, former Baylor volleyball standout and Club Director of Texas Fury Volleyball. From being a high school freshman who didn’t even know what volleyball was to becoming a four-year starter at Baylor and now leading one of the most impactful volleyball clubs in Texas, Nicole shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience, leadership, and growth. We dive into: The recruiting process and what athletes (and parents) should really expectThe mental and emotional challenges of college athleticsWhy developing the whole athlete — physically, mentally, and spiritually — matters more than winsHow Texas Fury creates a culture of character, courage, and Christ-centered leadershipThe importance of speaking potential over young athletesWhat it means to build something bigger than a sportThis conversation is about more than volleyball. It’s about identity, influence, and creating environments where young people are empowered to grow beyond the game. If you’re a parent, coach, athlete, or leader — this episode will challenge you to think bigger about the impact you’re making.

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for checking out the show! Whether you're here for the first time or coming back for more, we’re so glad you're with us. Follow us on our socials - YouTube, Facebook, Instagram Check out the latest article from Voyage Austin Magazine   New Year emotions fade, gyms empty out, and goals get quiet. This episode is your reminder: goals don’t carry you—habits do. We live by the principle: “We don’t rise to the level of our goals; we fall to the level of our habits.” (inspired by James Clear’s systems idea). We break down two practical habits to win in 2026: Scheduling: create routines that reinforce discipline, protect freedom, and help you say no to short-term distractions.Prioritizing: ditch the myth of “balance” and replace it with focus + intentional action—so you reduce stress, lower anxiety, and know your next step.Action steps: Use a calendar, plan your week ahead, review your day daily, and start with one bite at a time.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Made4More Podcast, we continue our breakdown of Endure by Cameron Hanes, focusing on the first three chapters of the “Prey” section:  1. Life is Suffering  2. Pushing Above Average  3. Diving Into a Deep Hole  We explore how adversity can shape us without defining us, why measurables matter when it comes to personal growth, and how confidence is built through consistent effort—not comfort. This conversation challenges listeners to eliminate excuses, examine their routines, and stop living in fear-based “what ifs.” Instead, we ask the better question: What if it works? If you’re ready to raise the bar, push past average, and build a life you won’t look back on with regret, this episode is for you.

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores how our internal world mirrors what we give attention to, just like an algorithm. Using relatable examples—from Instagram feeds to Spotify Wrapped—you’ll learn how your thoughts, emotions, and habits multiply based on your daily focus. We offer a guided reflection to help you identify: What your inner algorithm has been learningWhat patterns you’ve been reinforcingWhat you actually want to grow going forwardYou’ll walk away with a simple four-step framework to redirect your focus and elevate your personal growth:  NOTICE your patterns, STOP what isn’t serving you, FOCUS on who you want to become, and REPEAT small actions daily. This episode serves as a reminder that personal development is a choice we make every day—and that we each have the power to grow what matters most.

Send us Fan Mail In this Thanksgiving week mini-episode, we take a powerful pause to ask one transformative question: “What lesson am I thankful for this year?” Mario challenges us to rethink how we interpret the experiences of the past year — especially the difficult ones. Instead of slipping into resentment, bitterness, or victim mentality, this episode invites you to reframe your challenges through the lens of resilience, growth, and gratitude. Listen in as we explore how the lessons we often resist are the very moments that shape us, stretch us, and strengthen us. From personal stories to guided reflection questions, this episode offers a simple but meaningful challenge for Thanksgiving week:  Reflect on the moments that humbled you, stretched you, and taught you something you didn’t know you needed — and choose to be thankful for the wisdom they gave you. A short, heartfelt reminder that growth begins when we shift our focus from “Why did this happen to me?” to “What did this teach me?” Perfect for your drive home, your walk, or a quiet moment before time with family. Remember — We EXIST for more, we’re here to OFFER more, don't EVER give up, every single one of us are Made4More.