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At 25, Tyler Dunagin was managing a quarter billion dollars in real estate assets for someone else. He had the title, the income, and the career path everyone said to want.Then he drained his 401k, bought a box truck, and started flipping apartments.His parents asked: "Are you sure?" He said: "It's too late. Already did it."Today Tyler runs Turn Serve - an Inc 5,000 listed company, ranked 2nd fastest-growing in its space - plus a platform of brands and a patented bathroom product he invented himself. And he did it without connections, without a business degree, and without a plan that looked good on paper.In this conversation, Tyler gets into:→ Why your "why" is allowed to start selfish, and why that's actually the right place to start→ The counterintuitive habit his coach forced on him that unlocked his best thinking→ Why far less qualified people are doing far more than you - not because they're smarter, but because they simply decided to start→ How curiosity beats

What if everything you thought about financial planning was wrong?In this episode Mike Milligan - founder of One Oak Financial, Amazon bestselling author, and one of the most compelling voices in personal finance today - had a conversation with me that goes far deeper than money. Mike shares how watching his grandmother sell collard green sandwiches as a child sparked a lifelong love for business and wealth-building. He opens up about the devastating loss of his brother Jonathan at 41 - and how that moment redefined his entire mission. And he pulls back the curtain on the financial industry, revealing exactly how to tell if your advisor is truly working for you or just chasing a commission.This episode covers:-Why financial education is the most powerful tool you have-How to vet a financial advisor (and the questions most people never think to ask)-The "mirroring" sales technique used against you, and how to spot it-Why a real financial plan fits on one piece of paper-How to start building a one of

What if your next trip didn’t just change your mood… but your entire life?In this episode of Journey to Legacy, Wayne Veldsman sits down with Christopher Hill, founder of Impact Destinations and Hands Up Holidays, to unpack how one trip to South Africa completely shifted his path - from investment banking into purpose-driven entrepreneurship.They dive into:-Why following your passion makes life feel lighter-How to take a calculated risk into entrepreneurship-The power of meaningful travel -Real world impact of what it actually means to build a legacyIf you’ve ever felt stuck in a path that doesn’t fully align - this conversation is for you.Learn more about Chris:https://impactdestinations.com/https://handsupholidays.com/This episode is sponsored by Taelor. Most guys spend way too much time figuring out what to wear- and still end up in the same three outfits. Taelor fixes that. A personal stylist picks clothes in your size and style, ships them to you every 2 weeks- You wear them and return them. No shopping,

What if “playing it safe” is actually the biggest risk you can take?In this episode, Kam Dasani breaks down why most people are playing the money game backwards, and how traditional advice around saving, investing, and retirement might be holding you back.We dive into:• The truth about risk• Why most people stay stuck financially• What separates successful traders from everyone elseIf you’ve ever questioned the traditional path… this conversation is for you.

What if success isn’t about grinding harder… but about becoming psychologically indestructible?In this episode of Journey to Legacy, Wayne Veldsman sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and author John Fairclough, who went from bouncing between homes at 11 years old to building companies that serve luxury brands across the United States, Canada, Guam, and Puerto Rico.But this conversation goes far beyond business.John shares powerful insights on resilience, identity, leadership, and why building external success without internal alignment can eventually break you.We talk about adversity, personal development, emotional strength, and what it truly means to live a successful life.One of the most powerful ideas from this episode:“A successful life is a peaceful life.”If you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone trying to build a meaningful legacy, this conversation will challenge how you think about success.Connect with John FaircloughWebsite:https://johnfairclough.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheJ

Every morning, you’re handed something priceless.Not money.Not luck.A diamond.Rabbi Daniel Cohen explains a powerful spiritual idea from Jewish mysticism:Every day God gives us an unpolished diamond. By the end of the day, we give it back.The only question is…How much did we polish it?In this conversation, Rabbi Cohen shares the mindset that can completely change the way you see your life, your purpose, and even your struggles.We explore:• Why thinking about death can actually make you live better• The 20-second elevator moment that can change someone’s life• Why helping someone else is the fastest way to escape depression and darkness• The difference between being a river vs. a dam• How tiny acts of kindness ripple through generations• The powerful exercise: 5 words you want to be remembered byMost people believe legacy is something that happens after they die.Rabbi Cohen explains why legacy is created every single day.And it might start with something as simple as a smile, a conversation, or a moment of kin

Most people don’t struggle because they don’t earn enough.They struggle because they’re using a system designed to keep them dependent.In this episode of Journey to Legacy, Wayne sits down with Brent Kesler, founder of The Money Multiplier, to unpack a wealth strategy the affluent have used quietly for over 200 years.From living behind a vacuum cleaner store and showering at the YMCA… to eliminating $984,711 in debt in just 39 months and growing a $21M+ real estate portfolio, Brent explains the “one additional step” that changed everything.In this conversation:• Why most families are financially stuck (without realizing it)• The Infinite Banking Concept - and why people tune out too soon• How to design a life where money works harder than you do• Why traditional financial advice isn’t serving most entrepreneurs• How to recycle and recapture your dollars over and over

Most people think they’re stuck.But according to Robb Kelly, you’re not stuck - you’re repeating.In this powerful episode, Robb breaks down how the brain wires itself for repetition - and why lasting recovery requires more than willpower. It requires awareness, interruption, and intentional change.We dive into:• Why destructive patterns feel automatic• The neuroscience behind addiction and repetition• How identity shapes behavior• What real recovery actually looks likeIf you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles you can’t seem to break - this conversation is for you.Learn more about the Robb Kelly Recovery Group:

Why do so many businesses grow… but still struggle with profit, cash flow, and chaos?In this episode of Journey to Legacy, I sit down with Jeremy Reeves, founder of Scale Advisors and the strategist behind $200M+ in revenue generated across e-commerce, coaching, and service businesses.Jeremy has scaled multiple companies to 8 figures — including his own supplement brand to $1M per month in under 90 days — and in this conversation, he breaks down why scaling isn’t about hustle… it’s about math.We dive deep into the real drivers of sustainable growth, including Jeremy’s powerful 5 Levers of Scale — the core economic forces that determine whether a business grows smoothly or breaks under pressure.We talk about:- The 5 Levers of Scale every founder must understand- Why the right product only works with the right person at the right time- How message-to-market match quietly decides who wins- Why revenue can look great while cash flow collapses- The importance of mentorship and outside perspective- Why asking “why”

What really drives growth in today’s world? Better tactics… or better trust?In this episode of Journey to Legacy, I sit down with Reed Hansen, Owner and Chief Growth Officer of MarketSurge, to talk about what actually works in marketing and business today - and why the future is far more human than most people expect.Reed shares his journey from working alongside his dad in a family business, to building a career in sales and marketing, to being laid off twice due to company acquisitions, and how those moments reshaped his identity, values, and leadership.We talk about:- Why trust beats tactics in marketing (and in life)- How AI and automation are changing the way people build relationships- Why niching down helps you grow faster, not smaller- What to do if you’re starting with $0 and need clients- Why “I am not my job” is a mindset every entrepreneur needs- What legacy really means when integrity mattersIf you’re a growth-oriented, purpose-driven entrepreneur who wants to build something real, without losing

Most people think life insurance is something you buy… and then forget.But what if your life insurance policy is actually an asset you own — and in many cases, one you can sell?In this episode of Journey To Legacy, Wayne Veldsman sits down with Rob Haynie, founder of Life Insurance Settlements, Inc., and a 30+ year leader in the life settlement industry, to uncover what most people are never told about their policies.Rob has spent decades fighting a David-vs-Goliath battle against outdated systems, pushing for education, transparency, and better options for everyday people — especially as they approach retirement.We dive deep into how life settlements work, why surrendering a policy is often the worst option, and how knowledge creates real financial choice later in life.Whether you’re a policyholder, entrepreneur, financial professional, or someone caring for aging parents, this conversation may completely change how you think about life insurance.

Why do some people instantly grab attention while others get ignored, even when they’re smart?In this episode of Journey To Legacy, host Wayne Veldsman sits down with Anya Cheng, Founder & CEO of Taelor AI, to break down how to talk so people actually listen — in business, marketing, sales, leadership, and life.Anya shares powerful lessons from her journey working at Meta, eBay, Target, and McDonald’s, and how she now uses AI and hyper-personalization to help people feel understood, confident, and supported — not just marketed to.You’ll learn why personalization beats persuasion, how to adapt your message to who you’re talking to, and why great communication isn’t about talking more — it’s about listening better.This conversation is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs, founders, marketers, educators, and leaders who want to connect more deeply and communicate with impact.

Is AI ruining your marketing… or redefining it forever?Joshua Lauer believes it’s doing both, and in this episode of Journey to Legacy, he breaks down exactly what you need to do about it.Josh is the founder of Lauer Creations Inc., a marketing intelligence consultancy helping $20M+ brands cut through data chaos and scale smarter. He’s worked with companies like LeadPages and Drip, led SEO and analytics strategy for over 100 websites, and now advises top CMOs on how to make data actually useful.We dive deep into the AI explosion, the future of SEO in a post-Google world, and why originality and human connection will be the most valuable marketing currencies moving forward.Whether you're a founder, growth marketer, content creator, or just curious about the future of tech — this one’s for you.

Can you really rewire a lifelong limiting belief in just 15 minutes, without therapy, meditation, or years of self-help?Joel Bein says YES… and in this episode, he proves how!In today’s Journey to Legacy conversation, I sit down with Joel Bein, founder of Human Liberation, to explore the surprising truth behind self-doubt, anxiety, and inner freedom. Joel has developed a breakthrough “unlearning” method that helps entrepreneurs remove the mental blocks that sabotage success — fast.Instead of adding more routines, more habits, or more mindset hacks… Joel shows why the real transformation comes from letting go, not doing more.And for the first time on the show, you’ll hear a live belief-clearing session, where Joel guides me through rewiring a deep, money-related limiting belief rooted in childhood. This is raw, unscripted, and truly life-changing.Whether you're a founder, creator, leader, or someone carrying silent self-doubt, this might be the most important conversation you listen to this year.

Can you really end ANY argument with ANY person, in 90 seconds — even with a killer..?Doug Noll says yes. And he has the prison-tested, neuroscience-backed method to prove it.In this episode of Journey to Legacy, we sit down with Doug Noll, a former trial lawyer turned international peacemaker, to explore the emotional skills that dissolve conflict, build unbreakable trust, and transform lives.Doug has trained over 100,000 people, from inmates in maximum-security prisons to analysts in Congress. His 3-step method can instantly calm conflict by doing one surprising thing: listening to emotions, not words.Whether you're a leader, coach, parent, or partner, this will change the way you communicate forever.

What if the belief holding you back was installed before you could even talk?In this transformational episode of Journey To Legacy, Curtis McCullom, high-performance mindset coach and founder of Bespoke Human Potential Coaching™ reveals how to identify and eliminate the subconscious blocks that silently sabotage your success. From losing his son to rewiring decades of self-sabotage, Curtis shares how deep inner work helped him and his clients break through mental ceilings, imposter syndrome, and burnout.He walks us through his signature L.G.E.T. Mindset™, how hypnotherapy and MER can create lasting change in just minutes, and the power of his Bespoke Daily Mental Supplements™ to reprogram limiting beliefs.Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or anyone stuck just below their next breakthrough, this episode will shift the way you think about success, healing, and legacy.

Tired of hustling with no results? Discover how to scale your business without burning out using proven marketing systems, mindset shifts, and client retention strategies that actually work. In this episode of Journey to Legacy, former pro cyclist and 8-figure entrepreneur Draye Redfern shares how he sold a company to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, built a profitable agency from scratch, and found freedom through systems and simplicity.Whether you're stuck in scope creep, overwhelmed with marketing chaos, or chasing growth that doesn't feel sustainable, this is your blueprint for scaling smarter, not harder.

When the 2008 financial crash wiped out real estate funding overnight, most investors panicked... Jay  didn’t. Known today as The Private Money Authority, Jay Conner turned that crisis into a multimillion‑dollar breakthrough, raising $8 million in private money without ever asking a bank for a dime. In this episode, he reveals the mindset, methods, and faith that transformed fear into freedom, and why true legacy starts with serving others first.

What if being more persuasive wasn’t about saying more, but connecting deeper?In this episode, Aram Boyd - executive coach, leadership trainer, and author of Working in Harmony - shares the one mental shift that changed everything for him. From selling attic insulation door-to-door in tough neighborhoods to coaching executives at companies like Google, Nvidia, and Cisco, Aram’s journey is a masterclass in the power of people skills.We dive deep into:- How behavioral science can help you win any room- Why most leaders fail to connect and how to fix it- His “Genres of People” framework (you’ll never see communication the same way again)- Why likability beats logic (at first) in every pitch- What legacy really looks like — and how to live it nowThis episode is packed with stories, strategies, and mindset shifts to help you communicate with more presence, impact, and purpose.

Imagine your businesses entire industry shutting down overnight... What would you do?Rob Lee, co-founder of Swift Passport & Visa Services, faced exactly that when international travel collapsed overnight in 2020. With nearly two decades helping over 175,000 travelers navigate the complexities of passports and visas, Rob had to reinvent his company or risk losing it all.In this powerful episode, Rob shares how resilience, adaptability, and purpose-driven leadership carried him through the toughest season of his entrepreneurial journey. From wildland firefighting, to teaching yoga, to building one of the nation’s leading passport services, Rob’s story is packed with lessons on mindset, perseverance, and creating a business that outlasts the storms.