Ever feel like it's getting easier for people to copy what you're building? That's because it is. In this episode, I break down why AI has completely erased the old advantages in business and what that means for your future if you don't adapt. What used to take millions of dollars, large teams, and years of work can now be recreated faster and cheaper than ever before. I share what I learned from a conversation with Dan Martell and how it completely reframed what actually protects your business today. Get ready to build the one business advantage no one can copy.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why your business is easier to copy than you think.

• Why traditional "moats" no longer protect your business.

• How AI is removing the advantage of money, skill, and time.

• The only competitive advantage that still matters today.

• How distribution works in modern business.

• Why the smartest founders are turning into media companies.

RESOURCES

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Ever made a mistake in your business that felt like a total disaster? In this episode, Lori and I share some of our most embarrassing business mistakes, including the "Chris fit" that accidentally made it into a paid course, Lori calling Natalie Ellis the wrong name on a podcast interview, and my early podcast mistake. Tune in to hear the mindset that helps us recover fast and keep going.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The "Chris fit" that accidentally made it into a paid course.

• The podcast interview where Lori called Natalie Ellis the wrong name.

• My early podcast mistake that had my editors scrambling to fix it.

• Why embarrassing moments are basically a rite of passage in entrepreneurship.

• The mantra that helps us move forward after mistakes.

• Why having the right mentors and peers can completely change your comeback rate.

RESOURCES

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How far are you really willing to go to make your vision work? In this episode, I share what it actually looks like to keep a startup alive between fundraising rounds, why timing matters when raising capital, and why true founders are willing to do things most people wouldn't. I also share the example of Elon Musk risking everything after selling PayPal to build Tesla and SpaceX. Get ready to hear the side of entrepreneurship most founders don't talk about.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The question every founder must answer about their mission.

• Why I sold my Ferrari and a one-of-one Porsche 911 Turbo S.

• What most people misunderstand about successful startups.

• What Elon Musk risked after selling PayPal.

• Why raising capital at the wrong time can cost you millions in valuation.

• The mindset shift that separates committed founders from casual entrepreneurs.

RESOURCES

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What actually makes a mastermind powerful? It's not just group calls or access to a mentor, it's the intentional structure behind the program. In this episode, Lori and I break down the exact framework we use to design masterminds that create momentum, relationships, and results for members. We talk about the balance between giving people enough access to support their growth without creating burnout for the host, how fast access to expertise helps entrepreneurs move forward instead of getting stuck, and why the most successful programs turn members into leaders within the community. Get ready to build the kind of program where growth, collaboration, and leadership naturally happen.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why masterminds work best when members connect with each other.

• The balance between offering access and protecting your own bandwidth.

• How "answers on demand" helps entrepreneurs move faster in their businesses.

• My secret to building better programs.

• How peer learning accelerates growth inside mastermind communities.

• Why giving members a platform to lead creates engagement and ownership.

RESOURCES

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What does it actually take to build a business that performs at the highest level? In this episode, I share the mindset shifts and performance standards I see among entrepreneurs who build multi-7-, 8-, and 9-figure companies. I break down the 5 traits that separate average founders from championship-level performers, especially when things get hard, uncertain, or uncomfortable. Get ready to raise the standard for what you expect from yourself and your business.

HIGHLIGHTS

• What elite performers understand that most entrepreneurs overlook.

• The leadership shift that instantly changes your team's performance.

• The decision-making habit that separates fast scaling founders from stuck entrepreneurs.

• The preparation standard required to compete at higher levels.

• How top performers bounce back quickly after setbacks.

• Why most entrepreneurs ask for advice but never execute it.

RESOURCES

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE

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Feel like you're learning constantly but still not moving? You don't have an information problem. You have an integration problem. In this episode, Lori and I break down why visionaries struggle with execution, why your brain deletes what you don't apply immediately, and how information overload kills momentum. I share why I can see winning business ideas instantly but need integrators to execute the granular steps, and why that's wiring, not weakness. We also talk about the 4 missing pieces most entrepreneurs ignore, so you can finally close the gap between knowing and doing. Get ready to execute at the level your vision deserves.

HIGHLIGHTS

• What's really stopping you from executing what you already know.

• Why visionaries struggle to follow through on their big ideas.

• How to stop forgetting everything you learn in courses and podcasts.

• What happens when you surround yourself with people who normalize success.

• The factor that determines whether your ideas ever turn into outcomes.

RESOURCES

Register for the Built for Bigger Summit (FREE | March 10–12, 2026) HERE

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What if the biggest thing holding back your business, relationships, or energy isn't strategy, but what's happening inside your body and nervous system? In this VIP Mastermind episode, Lori and I sit down with 3 experts helping high performers strengthen connection, health, and long term vitality. Andrea Johnson shares why ambitious women often harden themselves in business and relationships and how rebuilding trust and emotional safety can transform intimacy and leadership. Then, Kristen Kliethermes breaks down hormones, peptides, and metabolic health, explaining why fatigue, anxiety, and low libido are signals your body needs deeper support. Finally, fertility expert Courtney Saye talks about what most IVF clinics overlook and how optimizing whole body health can improve fertility outcomes. Get ready to learn how to optimize your health, relationships, and resilience unlocks your next level.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Meet Andrea Johnson a.k.a. the Hot Girl Therapist.

05:00 Why high-performing women become emotionally hardened over time.

08:00 How entrepreneurship can become an emotional avoidance strategy.

15:00 How broken trust slowly impacts intimacy and relationships.

19:15 Why does feminine strategy challenge traditional business advice?

25:30 The signs your nervous system is running your business and relationships.

27:30 Andrea's masterclass and nervous system regulation tools.

31:00 What is the biggest mistake people make when starting a health optimization journey?

33:00 Symptoms you should never accept as "normal aging."

37:00 How hormone optimization restores energy, intimacy, and mental clarity.

44:00 The ideal way to help you become the most optimized version of yourself.

46:15 Why multivitamins often miss what your body actually needs.

49:15 Why every couple preparing for IVF should optimize health first.

52:45 The biggest fertility factors most clinics overlook.

56:15 When should couples consider IVF instead of continuing to try naturally?

01:00:00 Environmental toxins impacting your reproductive health.

01:03:00 What does low Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) mean?

01:04:45 When to seek fertility support before or during IVF.

RESOURCES

Connect with Andrea on Instagram to apply for Femme Quarters Mastermind

Connect with Kristen on Instagram to take the Hormone Health Quiz

Learn more about Functional Fertility Clinic HERE

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Courtney: @courtneylsaye

If your business feels stuck, this episode will show you exactly why and what to do about it. We're breaking down how your environment, the conversations you tolerate, and the content you consume are either accelerating your growth or quietly sabotaging it. You'll learn how to upgrade your circle, shift out of a broke mindset, become someone investors would confidently bet on, and execute at a level that separates you from everyone else. If you're ready to stop playing small, crowd out mediocre influences, and position yourself for bigger rooms, bigger opportunities, and bigger income…you're in the right place.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Our "crowd your plate" mindset for filling your life with positive and supportive people.

• What to do if your toughest critics are family or coworkers.

• How to shift your consumption (podcasts, music, media, rooms) to change your beliefs.

• One question to ask yourself if you're not seeing the results you want.

• How to know when it's time to change out your circle and upgrade your support system.

RESOURCES

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You can't build a high-performing business with a low-performing body. In this VIP Mastermind episode, Lori and I sit down with 3 experts who operate at the intersection of health, leadership, and elite performance. Lindsey Burwell breaks down why your metabolism isn't actually slowing down and how blood sugar and liver health may be the drivers behind weight gain and fatigue. Then, Ashley Ansuini shares how she built a 200+ person weekly Pilates community and scaled her studios without losing culture. Finally, elite performance specialist Dr. Matt Zanis talks about what working with Olympians, Navy SEALs, and how hormones are impacting modern men, and the non-negotiables that create longevity.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Meet Lindsey Burwell.

05:00 Does your metabolism really slow down as you age?

10:00 The truth about GLP-1s and regulating blood sugar the right way.

15:00 How do you support your liver?

20:00 Is your body really absorbing the supplements you're taking?

28:00 How Ashley Ansuini built a 200+ person weekly rooftop Pilates community.

31:45 How to build culture, retention, and connection in brick and mortar.

38:00 The leadership shift required to scale without losing culture.

44:30 Why training instructors in culture matters more than teaching movement.

49:45 Why teaching trainers became more fulfilling than teaching classes.

52:00 Meet Dr. Matt Zanis, a.k.a. the "puzzle-solving" physical therapist.

56:45 Where most people quit recovery and performance progress.

01:05:00 Why men's testosterone levels are at an all-time low.

01:08:09 Most people don't even know what feeling good actually feels like.

01:10:00 The 3 habits elite performers never skip.

RESOURCES

First 20 listeners get a FREE Patch Kit, and everyone else gets $20 off their first pack:

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Most entrepreneurs don't have a revenue problem. They lack the courage to say what they want, then wonder why they're underpaid, resentful, and stuck in bad deals. In this episode, Lori and I share why the fastest way to scale is to shorten the time between knowing the truth and saying it. I break down the Candor Speed Principle, why delayed honesty erodes trust, and how direct communication increases your leverage in any room. Get ready to have better partnerships, cleaner deals, and faster growth.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The leadership metric most entrepreneurs completely ignore.

• Why delayed truth creates resentment and negotiation fatigue.

• The difference between kind candor and emotional reactivity.

• The KIND framework that changes how you handle hard conversations.

• The word track that lowers defensiveness instantly.

• What calm communication signals about your leverage.

RESOURCES

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You don't get paid for who you think you are. You get paid for how the world experiences you. In this episode, Lori and I sit down with our 3 VIP Mastermind guests. Julie Cyvonne is back to break down feedback, perception, and why who you think you are doesn't matter nearly as much as how you're actually perceived. Then, Riley & Kaylie Miller, founders of The Property Wives, share how standing unapologetically for marginalized communities has exploded their growth on social media, deepened their mission, and attracted their ideal clients. We talk about what happens when you take a public stand, how to grow fast on platforms like TikTok, and why empathy is one of the most underrated business superpowers. Get ready to rethink what it really takes to grow online and in business.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 How people see you is your responsibility.

05:45 How to separate your worth from your business data.

08:15 The "rule of 3" Julie uses to decide which feedback to integrate.

12:15 How does a high performer go from good to truly great?

15:00 Why in-person retreats accelerate transformation faster than online coaching.

18:00 Are you avoiding the one thing that could set you free?

22:00 Meet Riley & Kaylie Miller of The Property Wives.

26:00 Creating the largest platform for safe relocation for the queer and trans community.

27:30 The barriers marginalized communities face in homeownership.

32:00 How to buy a home with only $1,000 out of pocket in Colorado.

34:00 How did you gain hundreds of followers on TikTok in a single day?

43:15 The 1-minute exercise that will instantly build empathy and leadership.

RESOURCES

Connect with Julie Cyvonne on Instagram: DM "JOURNEY" to take her FREE microdosing quiz

Learn more about Julie's upcoming retreats and programs HERE

Learn more about the Safe Haven Homes Initiative HERE

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Julie: @juliecyvonne

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