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Bryce Tufts has figured out something most people spend their whole lives searching for: how to build a life that actually works for him. While holding down a corporate job, he's running a thriving tree removal company in Grand Rapids, generating income from his duplex, and keeping his overhead so lean it would make your financial advisor nervous. The best part? It's all working. In this episode, Dustin sits down with his former student and good friend Bryce Tufts to celebrate and unpack what smart, intentional risk-taking looks like in the real world. They dig into how Bryce calculates his moves, how he keeps multiple ventures running without losing his mind, and why the things most people call risky are really just the first step toward freedom. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just someone ready to stop playing it too safe, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to rethink what's actually possible when you start making moves with purpose. Connect with Bryce: https://www.brycetufts.com/ LinkedIn Tree Fish

This week I sat down with Marcus Turner from Above The Crowd Newsletter talking about cynicism and does anything matter anymore?

In a long overdue episode join Dustin and Bryce Tufts for a more lighthearted and casual talk about happenings with AI marketing. Is marketing on the way out with these new tools? What’s the next move for this trying to market their content and much more.

Andy Phillips joins us in this episode to talk about his process of pivoting that has produced success and fulfillment in his life. Andy is a successful writer, speaker, podcaster, radio show host, salesman, and former NFL player. When Andy drops some wisdom you should pull up a chair. Andy can be found here: LinkedIn  The Playbook Podcast with Andy and Glenn Twitter Andy's Website

Dustin is joined by David Roden in this episode. David shares his journey from his previous obese self into the fit entrepreneur, author, social media health influencer he is now. Dustin and David wander quite a bit in this episode on various topics, mainly addressing personal responsibility and how it can empower anyone to rise about their current situation.  David can be found here via his social and youtube channel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fitdrock/  Accoutable Life Group: https://www.accountablelifegroup.com/feed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_drock/?hl=en Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fit_drock?lang=en

In this episode Dustin is joined by Dr. Mordecai, currently the VP of Student Success St. Phillip's College in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Mordecai is a force for good. He is a wealth of knowledge of and strength for students and leadership. This podcast covers a breadth of Dr. Mordecai's past and addressing his social media presence, including his mission statement of  "Dr. Mordecai's mission as an educator is to work collectively with all stakeholders to create a safe and equitable learning environment that promotes student inclusion, student engagement, and student success.".  Please check out his content here: https://www.itsdrmordecai.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmordecaibrownlee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsDrMordecai

This week Dustin is joined by Anthony Mittan, a change practitioner by title and trade, and an old grad school friend of Dustin's. Anthony shared his expertise and we focused on the subject of Change Agility. Lots of depth in content in this episode. The skip back button will be your friend this episode. Pass this episode to friends to learn about becoming a change agile individual. Kudos to Anthony Mittan  Edited by: Justin Lyle

Today we are joined by Casey Croad, an entrepreneur that has built Ignite Donuts. Casey’s practical experience and insight brought himself from dreamer to do-er. Listen for the tips and insights that Casey has to offer in this episode.

Guest Katie Rae joins Dustin on this inaugural episode to talk about her experiences from student to leader. Learning about how to view life while being on a rock.