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  Farm Crisis to Infinite Banking with Marlon Mueller 08.10.2026 1u 3min

  Dr. Sam McGough interviews Marlon Mueller, a fourth-generation Iowa farmer who was shaped by the 1980s farm crisis and a multi-year estate lawsuit, leading him to study finances and become successful across farming, life insurance, and alternative real estate. Mueller recounts an early annuity mistake, later revisiting life insurance through deep research and adopting the infinite banking concept, stressing the need to discern misinformation online and to use mentors and trustworthy sources. He explains using whole life policies to borrow against cash value to fund investments, increasing “money velocity” by keeping dollars working in multiple places, often focusing on paying interest while pursuing higher-return real estate deals, with simple administration via annual premiums and tracking. The conversation covers faith-driven principles, calculated risk, rising living costs and debt burdens, and building generational wealth by teaching heirs mindset and money skills rather than simply passing money.00:00 Farm Roots and Early Lessons02:09 Farm Crisis and Estate Battle03:14 Life Insurance Wake Up Call04:41 Infinite Banking Explained05:58 Finding Truth in Finance08:05 Wealth Books and Mentors09:56 Choosing the Right Agent12:44 Money Velocity and Leverage17:12 Admin Setup and Farm Life20:12 Entrepreneur Mindset and Values23:59 Faith Through Struggles28:14 Teaching Generational Wealth32:31 Avoiding the Third Gen Trap34:20 What Income Feels Livable35:17 Debt Versus Lifestyle36:08 Housing Costs Surge37:52 Assets Beat Inflation38:35 Fuel Hits Businesses40:07 Insurance And Deductibles42:36 Credit Lines And Banks44:15 Financial Literacy Gap46:23 Failures And Persistence49:39 Time And Consistency52:46 Farm Work And ResetThanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: https://thehuntforsuccess.com/Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTubeAbout MarlonMarlon Mueller is a financial educator, investor, and fourth-generation farmer who helps individuals and business owners build lasting wealth through financial education, mindset, and long-term planning. His work focuses on helping people create financial freedom while leaving a meaningful legacy for future generations.
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  Finding Purpose Through Hunting with Christian Zeron 01.10.2026 58min

  On the Hunt for Success podcast, the host interviews Christian Zeron, a longtime entrepreneur and watch enthusiast, about building resilience in business, balancing pride in hard work with financial outcomes, and staying principled even when it costs views or money. Zeron explains how he started Theo and Harris at 19 flipping vintage watches and later shifted most of his time to a marketing and consulting firm doing small and mid-size business strategy and commercial production. He describes souring on social media and content creation, then returning after his first hunt—a Louisiana duck hunt—sparked renewed passion and viral success. Zeron discusses rapidly taking up turkey, hog, goose, dove, and upcoming moose and potential bear hunts, how hunting community culture feels more welcoming than the watch world, and previews a new long-form series, “Meeting America,” focused on reconnecting with nature and American values.00:00 Entrepreneur Roots02:48 Watches Into Business05:58 Handling Business Lows09:00 Principles Over Clicks11:20 Back To Content15:37 First Duck Hunt16:31 Chasing Adrenaline Hunts19:40 Going Public Reluctantly24:48 Outsider Honesty Wins27:58 Hunting Vs Watch Culture29:34 Hunters Everywhere Connect30:16 Food Source Reality Check32:23 Cooking And Better Stories34:38 Hunting As Equalizer38:51 Online Vs In Person41:36 Upcoming Hunts Calendar44:50 Camaraderie And Outdoors47:21 Meeting America Mission49:32 Private Equity RollupsThanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: https://thehuntforsuccess.com/Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTubeAbout ChristianChristian Zeron is an entrepreneur, storyteller, and founder of Theo & Harris, a vintage watch company and media brand he launched in 2015. What began as a passion for vintage watches grew through Christian’s early use of YouTube and social media into a recognized voice in the watch industry. Today, his work combines entrepreneurship, luxury, digital media, and brand storytelling, with Theo & Harris creating content and campaigns for some of the world’s leading watch brands.LinksWebsite: https://theoandharris.com/vintage-watches/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianzeron/
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  Private Market Funds with Chris Norton 24.09.2026 48min

  Dr. Sam McGough interviews financial advisor Chris Norton about his shift from traditional wealth management into sourcing late-stage private-company shares (e.g., SpaceX, xAI, Palantir) for high-net-worth clients through funds that buy access via investment banks, VCs on cap tables, and employee liquidity events. Norton explains how companies staying private longer moves value creation to private markets, why major banks reserve these deals for ultra-wealthy clients, and how his firm separates a traditional RIA business from the private fund operation. He outlines due diligence focused heavily on counterparty credibility, his ideal client allocating 10–20% for higher-growth opportunities, and lessons on maintaining a stable financial foundation while not market-timing. They discuss wins (SpaceX, HydroForum) and losses (Energy Vault), missed opportunities (Anthropic), and briefly connect investing and business lessons to fishing experiences and client selection.00:00 Meet Chris Norton 01:58 Accessing Private Shares05:19 Fund Operations Roles07:38 Ideal Investor Profile11:28 Wins and Losses Stories15:02 SpaceX Long Term Thesis19:50 Deal Flow Sectors Strategy22:19 Investor Playbook Foundation28:28 Fishing Life Lessons32:40 Big Wins Investing36:14 Firing Bad Customers39:48 Tarpon Kayak Wakeup42:37 Deals That Got AwayThanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: https://thehuntforsuccess.com/Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTubeAbout Chris NortonChris Norton is Senior Managing Director at Sutter Securities. He is also the co-founder and managing member of Strategic Growth Opportunities and Strategic Growth Ventures, where he helps identify and develop opportunities for long-term business growth.LinksWebsite: Sgofund.com
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  Hooked on Success with Dan Beaudoin 17.09.2026 57min

  Dr. Sam McGough interviews Dan Beaudoin, president and CEO of DMF Bait Company, whose live bait is sold in about 12,000 U.S. stores and has been in business 49 years. Beaudoin shares how the company began when his father, uncle, and a friend—Michigan teachers seeking summer income—were drawn into a red-worm “buyback” scam, then pivoted into supplying nightcrawlers after discovering demand from bait shops, despite nightcrawlers’ difficult sourcing and inability to reproduce in captivity. Key turning points included landing Kmart in the early 1980s, surviving a 1988 drought by shipping at a loss, and later expanding into Walmart, Bass Pro, and Cabela’s while developing proprietary nationwide shipping and packaging systems. He defines success as making DMF the “Kleenex of live bait,” emphasizes humility and culture, and describes DMF’s new tackle-line expansion for convenience stores.00:00 Meet Dan Beaudoin01:42 Worm Scam Origins04:03 Nightcrawler Reality Check11:01 Dan Joins the Business19:05 Power Outage Worm Chaos25:01 Landing Walmart and Big Box32:26 Catawba Worm Goldmine33:43 Defining Real Success41:42 Building Lasting Culture45:20 Leadership and Morale52:29 Where to Buy DMF54:18 Garlic Worm ProofThanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: https://thehuntforsuccess.com/Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTubeAbout DanDan Beaudoin is the owner and operator of DMF Bait, a family business founded in Pontiac, Michigan, in 1977. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its live-bait distribution across 49 states while continuing to innovate in packaging, shipping and product development. Dan is passionate about building a strong company culture, creating local employment and sustaining the sport of fishing for future generations. His goal is to make DMF Bait the most recognized name in live bait nationwide.LinksWebsite http://www.dmfbait.com
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  Freedom After an Exit with Brian McNally 10.09.2026 52min

  Dr. Sam McGough interviews Brian McNally, a Philadelphia working-class entrepreneur who exited a healthcare revenue-cycle business and is now writing a book, launching coaching, and developing a “founder operating system” focused on building a sellable asset by designing with the end in mind, setting a clear revenue target, replacing founder dependency, and keeping operations clean for an eventual buyer. McNally reflects on lessons from the exit, especially missed advanced tax strategies, and emphasizes defining personal success as freedom, health, family, and fulfillment rather than chasing societal “magic numbers.” He describes a major 2020 COVID-driven business downturn that triggered a spiral, then a disciplined turnaround using strict routines, fitness, jujitsu, and self-trust. He discusses purpose-driven entrepreneurship, charitable work with performance-based frameworks, his late-life MMA fight journey, and future plans including selective equity partnerships and digital products.00:00 Meet Brian McNally02:34 Rejecting The Fixed Income Life07:36 Building A Sellable Company12:05 Exit Regrets And Tax Moves14:20 Defining Freedom And Enough19:57 Post Exit Mission And Impact27:19 Self Trust And Fix The Founder30:36 Fitness Goals That Matter32:00 Hunting Shape Reality Check36:25 Family Reaction To Fighting42:36 Performance Based Charity45:41 Nature Hunting And Tradition50:06 Where To Find BrianThanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: https://thehuntforsuccess.com/Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
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  Trades Will Create the Next Millionaires with Ben Jordan 03.09.2026 36min

  On the Hunt for Success podcast, Dr. Sam McGough sits down with Ben Jordan, a plumbing and HVAC entrepreneur, coach, and lifelong hunter who believes the skilled trades are positioned to create a new generation of millionaires. Jordan shares how reaching a breaking point led him to lose 120 pounds while running a growing company, why creating content became part of his responsibility to help others, and how service businesses can grow by focusing on root problems, consistent standards, and genuinely serving customers instead of simply chasing leads. He explains why he believes tradespeople often underestimate the businesses they’ve built and how changing the perception of blue-collar work could change thousands of lives. Jordan also shares stories from growing up elk hunting in Colorado, traveling to hunt with the great-aunt who helped raise him, and creating hunting experiences with his own family. He and Sam explore the similarities between hunting and entrepreneurship, including learning to enjoy preparation, embracing the work that comes after the win, continually raising your standards, and refusing to plateau. Jordan also discusses his plans to expand his coaching business, sell his plumbing company, help create 1,000 millionaires over the next decade, and why investing in yourself and your team can produce a greater return than any financial investment. 00:00 The Next Millionaires 00:34 Hunt For Success 01:11 Losing 120 Pounds 03:03 Content That Changes Lives 04:21 Opportunity In The Trades 07:20 Service Versus Fixing Problems 10:16 Finding The Root Cause 11:26 Systems Standards And Consistency 12:38 Growing Up Hunting 14:13 Hunting Dreams Become Reality 15:15 Hunting With Family 20:01 Now The Work Begins 20:44 Never Plateau In Business 21:21 Hunting And Raising Standards 22:25 Elk Versus Whitetail 25:47 Changing The Trades 27:16 Blue Collar Perception 28:38 Creating 1,000 Millionaires 31:39 Investing In Yourself 32:25 Building Great Teams 33:07 Living Up To Your PotentialThanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: https://thehuntforsuccess.com/Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
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  Hunting and Fitness After 40 with Ken Wall 27.08.2026 1u 3min

  On the Hunt for Success podcast, Dr. Sam McGough interviews Ken Wall, a 30-year fitness industry veteran, coach, author, and lifelong hunter from Pennsylvania who focuses on helping men and women over 40 regain fitness with less pain and lower risk. Wall explains how early injuries led him to study exercise science, how the industry shifted from looking good to “being good,” and why recovery depends on sleep, nutrition, stress management, and adjusting training to minimize risk. He discusses mobility as a major limiter for men, strength deficits in women, and his own routine of daily mobility and three weekly strength sessions. Wall shares lessons about maintaining health before it’s lost, parallels between business and fitness, and redefining success around peace of mind, family time, and relationships, especially after COVID and exiting a company. He also describes his book Hunting Beyond Limits, blending practical hunter-focused fitness with hunting stories, and how hunting offers spiritual reset and time in the tree.00:00 Season Never Ends02:19 Ken Wall Background03:24 Fitness After 4007:25 Recovery And Risk09:25 Hunting Beyond Limits11:58 Hunter Fitness Basics13:52 Comfort Versus Capability15:36 Cold Weather Gear17:56 Ken Training Routine19:02 Mobility And Nolan Ryan28:16 Business And Relationships34:05 Redefining Success40:40 Weathering Business Storms43:36 One Lesson For Life45:56 All Or Nothing Trap48:40 Wiring Kids For Hard Things50:56 Phones Changed Childhood57:01 Senses In The Woods59:51 Book Resources And CoachingThanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: https://thehuntforsuccess.com/Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTubeAbout Guest30 year fitness industry professional. I just exited a 10 year fitness training business serving mostly 40 and up professionals. I'm in the planning stages of another fitness training business and have written a couple books. Most recently, Hunting Beyond Limits, it was a project that meshes my two passions, helping people do what they love to do with more confidence and hunting. I'm a country boy at heart and grew up hunting and fishing.LinksWebsite: HuntingBeyondLimits.comLInkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-wall-478a82106/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ken.wall.75/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachkenw570/
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  Seven Stages of Business Success with Carl Gould 20.08.2026 57min

  Dr. Sam McGough interviews business growth expert Carl Gould of Seven Stage Advisors about his entrepreneurial path from starting and selling landscaping and construction/development businesses to coaching since 1990 and building Seven Stage Advisors in 2002. Gould explains how he developed a framework linking an owner’s behavioral style to business strengths and blind spots across strategy, business development, operations, and finance, and says he can drive 10%–30% revenue growth by addressing those blind spots. He highlights common constraints including poor pricing, trying to be everything to everyone, lack of strategic planning, and feast-or-famine business development, emphasizing consistent funnel activity and building scalable systems. Gould discusses hypergrowth (20%+ annual growth), “seasons” of society and buying behavior, the value of focusing on ideal client avatars, and creating an “obnoxious offer” that is premium in value and targeted to a core audience.00:00 When It Gets Easy00:25 Podcast Intro01:00 Meet Carl Gould02:12 From Injury To Business03:27 Becoming A Coach05:28 Business Mirrors Owner09:34 Pricing Mistakes Early11:25 Choose Your Audience15:12 Brand Rules Examples17:02 Hypergrowth Seasons25:21 Know Your Avatar28:45 Selling Multiple Avatars30:05 Biz Dev Blind Spots30:36 Escape Feast Famine35:18 Growth vs Scaling Systems36:50 Bigger Truck Infrastructure40:39 Fishing Lessons for Business46:09 Hunting Trips and Reset48:20 Entrepreneur Rhythms and Family51:59 Advice Pricing and Offers53:51 Obnoxious Offer Wrap Up54:56 Where to Find Carl55:22 Final Sign OffThanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: https://thehuntforsuccess.com/Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTubeAbout GuestCarl Gould is a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and one of the world's leading business growth advisors. By the age of 40, he had built three multi-million-dollar companies before dedicating his career to helping other entrepreneurs achieve lasting success. As the founder of 7 Stage Advisors, Carl has developed coaching and consulting methodologies now used in more than 75 countries, training, certifying, and accrediting over 7,000 business coaches and mentors worldwide. His clients have gone on to become award-winning companies, with many earning recognition on prestigious lists such as the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000. Known for combining practical business strategy with a passion for mentoring others, Carl continues to help leaders build scalable, profitable businesses while creating meaningful impact in their communities.LInksWebsite: https://7stageadvisors.com/
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  The Hustle Mindset: Scaling Enterprise Leadership with Matt Fourie 13.08.2026 42min

  On the Hunt for Success podcast, Sam interviews Matt Fourie, a senior enterprise leader at Siemens Digital Industries Software who leads the General Motors business. Matt describes growing up in South Africa with early exposure to hunting through his father, later moving away from hunting due to lifestyle and restrictive gun culture, and rediscovering hunting after moving to the U.S. around age 30. He connects South Africa’s “hustle” environment to resilience, work ethic, and restarting at the bottom in America without a degree or network. Matt discusses traits of high performers—grit, faith in Christ, mentorship, humility, authenticity, and “over deliver”—and shares a major career setback running an electroplating company that taught him not to chase money unprepared. The conversation ties hunting lessons—pursuit, patience, preparation, and saying no—to leadership, integrity, and sales ethics, alongside talk of rifles, cartridges, SCI convention impressions, and defining success as faith, family legacy, excellence, and time wealth.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:21 Growing Up South African01:57 Early Hunting Roots03:54 Hustle Mindset and Work Ethic06:12 Starting Over in America07:56 High Performers and Mentors10:14 When Business Goes Sideways12:02 Hard Lessons and Faith15:32 Gear Talk and Gunworks Rifles18:30 South Africa Hunt Stories20:35 Hunting Mindset for Business23:49 Outlasting the Game24:10 Hunting Decisions and Saying No24:48 Dangerous Game Preparation26:11 Sales Integrity and Risk27:59 Four-Part Decision Filter29:20 Defining Success and Legacy31:45 Time Wealth and Exits34:14 SCI Show Guns and Money38:51 Africa Rifles and Long Shots41:29 Final Thanks and WrapThanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: https://thehuntforsuccess.com/Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTubeAbout the Guest:Matt Fourie is a Senior Enterprise Leader at Siemens Digital Industries Software, where he leads the strategic partnership and business operations for General Motors—Siemens' largest automotive customer.Originally from South Africa, he grew up in the "bushveld" environment where his father was a professional hunter and game farm manager. This background instilled in him a unique "hustle" mentality and a focus on radical responsibility, which he later applied to his corporate career in the United States.Connect with Matt:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-fourie/
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  Building Careers and Community with Tucker Green 06.08.2026 44min

  In this episode of the Hunt for Success podcast, Dr. Sam McGough sits down with Tucker Green, business owner, public servant, lobbyist, and advocate for the skilled trades industry.The conversation explores leadership, public policy, persistence, and advocacy, shaped by Tucker’s experience serving as the youngest school board member in Georgia, building a successful governmental affairs firm, and representing contractors across the state through association management and legislative engagement.Throughout the discussion, Tucker breaks down the realities of lobbying, the importance of staying connected to the people you represent, and how persistence often determines success in both politics and business. He also shares hunting lessons that mirror professional growth, including patience, preparation, resilience, and earning results through consistent effort over time.Key Takeaways[Persistence Creates Results]: Meaningful wins often come after repeated setbacks, challenges, and long-term commitment.[Advocacy Protects Businesses]: Effective representation can save contractors significant time, money, and regulatory burdens.[Stay Connected to Your People]: Leaders make better decisions when they remain closely connected to those they serve.[Your Reputation Matters]: Integrity, accountability, and honoring your word create opportunities that last a lifetime.00:00 – Pay It Forward Mindset00:59 – Podcast Intro and Guest Introduction02:22 – Early Life and Interest in Politics03:37 – From School Board to Lobbying Career05:50 – Building a Government Affairs Firm07:30 – Rising Star Recognition in Georgia Politics08:34 – The Reality of Legislative Advocacy11:20 – Winning Permit Fee Reform for Contractors15:57 – Staying Connected to Members Across Georgia20:14 – Hunting Roots and Outdoor Traditions22:32 – Bird Hunting and Camp Experiences24:15 – Iowa Hunting Trips and Family Traditions25:22 – Bucket List Hunts and Future Adventures27:33 – Preferred Hunting Equipment and Setup31:41 – Hunting Lessons Applied to Business36:38 – Handling Failure and Professional Setbacks39:32 – Advice for Young Professionals42:43 – Where to Connect with TuckerThanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: HuntforSuccess.comFollow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTubeAbout the GuestTucker Green is a government affairs professional, business owner, lobbyist, and advocate for skilled trades businesses throughout Georgia.They are recognized for their legislative leadership, association management expertise, and successful advocacy efforts on behalf of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. Their background includes public service, political strategy, governmental affairs, and representing industry organizations at the state level.Guest ResourcesTucker GreenWebsite: https://tuckergreenandassociates.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tucker-green-6a7b00224/?trk=profile-badge
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  Crafting a Life of Purpose with Hugh Hornsby 30.07.2026 1u 35min

  In this episode of the Hunt for Success podcast, Dr. Sam McGough sits down with Hugh Hornsby, trades industry leader, business builder, speaker, and author of the upcoming book Blue Collar Smart.The conversation explores resilience, leadership, business growth, and personal responsibility, shaped by Hugh’s journey through childhood epilepsy, major business setbacks, a stage four cancer diagnosis, and decades of helping companies and individuals unlock their potential.Throughout the discussion, Hugh breaks down how focusing on people, sales systems, mentorship, and personal accountability helped him build and transform businesses. He also shares lessons learned from hunting, family traditions, networking, and surrounding yourself with the right people, while emphasizing the importance of becoming valuable to others and creating opportunities through service and relationships.Key Takeaways[Adversity Builds Strength]: Personal challenges can become the foundation for resilience, perspective, and long-term success.[People Drive Performance]: Great businesses are built by identifying potential, developing talent, and creating opportunities for others to succeed.[Focus Creates Growth]: Applying the 80/20 principle and narrowing your attention to high-impact activities accelerates results.[Relationships Open Doors]: Becoming important to the right people through value, service, and trust creates opportunities that money cannot buy.00:00 – Podcast Intro and Guest Introduction01:50 – Childhood Epilepsy and Early Challenges04:34 – Entering the Trades Industry05:31 – Learning from Failure and Taking Ownership10:46 – Building a Fraternity Through Inclusion16:51 – People-First Leadership Principles18:22 – Mentorship from the Napoleon Hill Foundation20:06 – Hunting, Fishing, and Family Traditions30:22 – Turning Around Struggling Companies32:02 – The Power of Niche Focus and Be, Do, Have38:36 – Hunting Bonds and Parenting Lessons40:19 – Comedy, Cancer, and Healing Through Vulnerability47:02 – AI, Private Equity, and Industry Changes52:27 – Why Everything Is Sales56:38 – Networking and Finding the Right Rooms01:12:00 – Exit Planning for Trades Businesses01:17:20 – Sales Systems and Scaling Lessons01:31:17 – Wealth, Freedom, and GratitudeThanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: HuntforSuccess.comFollow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTubeAbout the GuestHugh Hornsby is a trades industry leader, business strategist, speaker, and entrepreneur focused on helping companies grow through leadership, sales systems, and people development.They are the author of the upcoming book Blue Collar Smart, which focuses on practical business wisdom, personal responsibility, and creating success through discipline, relationships, and execution.Guest ResourcesHugh HornsbyWebsite: www.thebluecollarsmart.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-hornsby-51986b10/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hugh.hornsby
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  Gregory DePriest: Pastor to Amazon Logistics Leader 23.07.2026 53min

  In this episode of the Hunt for Success podcast, Dr. Sam McGough sits down with Gregory DePriest, entrepreneur, Amazon logistics operator, former pastor, and leadership strategist.The conversation explores personal reinvention, leadership, business growth, and the mindset required to continually evolve, shaped by Gregory’s journey from banking and finance to ministry leadership and eventually building a successful Amazon logistics company employing more than 200 people.Throughout the discussion, Gregory breaks down the importance of knowing when to pivot, creating structure and accountability within organizations, and building success through relationships, strategy, and personal growth. He also shares how hunting, fishing, and outdoor pursuits mirror business by rewarding preparation, patience, discipline, and the pursuit itself rather than just the outcome.Key Takeaways[Reinvention Creates Opportunity]: Recognizing when it is time for a new chapter allows leaders to continue growing and expanding their impact.[Strategy Gives Faith Direction]: Vision alone is not enough, successful outcomes require systems, planning, and execution.[Culture Drives Performance]: Strong teams thrive when expectations, accountability, and rewards are clearly aligned.[Choose Your Circle Carefully]: Growth accelerates when surrounded by people who provide trust, encouragement, and honest feedback.00:00 – The Impossible to Fail Mindset01:20 – Gregory’s Early Life and Career Journey02:19 – From Banking to Pastoral Leadership03:39 – Fundraising Success and Amazon Logistics Launch05:54 – Why Reinvention Matters10:26 – Moving to Austin and Starting Over14:59 – Dreaming Bigger Than Fear18:09 – Ignoring Opinions and Building Confidence21:29 – Performance-Based Leadership27:01 – Business Lessons Learned Through Hunting30:28 – Creating Exceptional Experiences33:44 – Customer Service Lessons from Luxury Brands37:32 – Building the Right Tribe40:39 – Trust, Relationships, and Safe Circles45:50 – Favorite Hunts and Fishing Adventures49:53 – Bucket List Experiences and Future PlansThanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: HuntforSuccess.comFollow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTubeAbout the GuestGregory DePriest is an entrepreneur, Amazon logistics operator, leadership mentor, and former pastor with decades of experience leading organizations and teams.They are recognized for successfully transitioning across multiple industries, including banking, ministry, fundraising, and logistics, while building high-performing teams and scalable operations. Their background includes financial services, church leadership, nonprofit fundraising, and last-mile logistics management.They are passionate about helping people embrace growth, develop strong leadership skills, and pursue opportunities without being limited by fear or the opinions of others.Guest ResourcesGregory DePriestWebsite: https://www.sglva.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-depriest-b391aa58
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  Hospitality, Real Estate, and Wilderness with Jeramie Worley 23.07.2026 59min

  In this episode of the Hunt for Success podcast, Dr. Sam McGough sits down with Jeramie Worley, a real estate investor, hospitality entrepreneur, and co-owner of Lake Longbow.The conversation explores executive recovery, outdoor hospitality, and legacy property development, shaped by Jeramie's experience in short-term rentals, real estate investing, and creating experiences that help leaders disconnect from stress and reconnect with what matters most.Throughout the discussion, Jeramie breaks down the vision behind Lake Longbow, an 80-acre Missouri retreat built around hunting, fishing, land stewardship, and meaningful relationships. He shares lessons from building and operating the property, overcoming development setbacks, creating premium guest experiences, and helping burned-out executives find clarity through time outdoors.Key Takeaways[Nature Creates Clarity]: Stepping away from daily pressures allows leaders to reconnect with purpose, relationships, and long-term vision.[Launch Before Perfect]: Progress comes from taking action quickly, learning from real-world feedback, and improving as you go.[Experiences Build Relationships]: Shared outdoor adventures create trust, vulnerability, and deeper personal connections.[Legacy Requires Stewardship]: Building a meaningful property involves long-term commitment, patience, and care for the land.00:00 – Podcast Intro and Guest Introduction01:32 – Jeramie’s Airbnb Investing Journey03:05 – Why Executives Need Time Outdoors04:52 – Purchasing and Developing Lake Longbow11:46 – Touring the Property and Amenities14:51 – The Luxury Hunting Retreat Experience18:00 – Campfire Conversations and Vulnerability24:28 – Ethical Hunting and Respect for Wildlife28:00 – Business Lessons from Hospitality33:08 – Outdoor Retreat Concepts and Future Plans37:18 – Shared Ownership and Expansion Vision43:47 – The Mission Behind Lake Longbow51:30 – Why Taking Action Matters55:07 – The Three Essentials for SuccessThanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: HuntforSuccess.comFollow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTubeAbout the GuestJeramie Worley is a real estate investor, hospitality operator, and co-owner of Lake Longbow, a private outdoor retreat focused on executive renewal and outdoor experiences.They are recognized for their early adoption of short-term rental investing and for helping guests create meaningful experiences through hospitality and land stewardship.Their background includes real estate investing, vacation rental operations, outdoor recreation, and retreat development.They are the author of an early Airbnb investing book and continue to focus on helping entrepreneurs and leaders create freedom through strategic real estate and hospitality ventures.Guest ResourcesJeramie WorleyWebsite: https://lakelongbow.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeramie-worley/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakelongbow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeLongbowResort
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  Mastering Business and Real Estate with Chris Rood 09.07.2026 26min

  In this episode of the Hunt for Success, Dr. Sam McGough sits down with Chris Rood, a real estate investor, operator, and former blue-collar business owner.The conversation explores a long-form wealth building philosophy shaped by Chris Rood’s journey from mobile oil change operations to scaling multiple automotive shops, then transitioning into real estate investing, development, and portfolio expansion across mobile home parks, short-term rentals, and land development.Throughout the discussion, Chris breaks down his framework of fast, medium, and slow money, including how disciplined reinvestment, operational experience, and long-term thinking create durable wealth while avoiding over-leverage and short-term traps in real estate education.Thanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: HuntforSuccess.comFollow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTubeAbout the GuestChris Rood is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and former multi-location automotive business owner. He is recognized for building and scaling multiple operational businesses before transitioning into real estate investing and development.His background includes hands-on experience in service-based trades, business acquisition, and large-scale property investment strategies including mobile home parks and land development.Guest ResourcesChris RoodWebsite: https://chrisrood.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-rood-72a76276/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestaterood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisroodentrepreneur/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisRoodentrepreneur
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  Building Wealth and Freedom with Chris Udall 02.07.2026 56min

  In this episode of the Hunt for Success podcast, Dr. Sam McGough sits down with Chris Udall, a venture capitalist and ecosystem builder working at the intersection of startups, capital formation, and regional innovation.The conversation explores venture capital, founder development, and innovation ecosystem building, shaped by Chris’ experience creating educational pathways for refugees in Jordan, managing early-stage investment funds in Alabama, and supporting technology transfer initiatives tied to Huntsville’s engineering base.Throughout the discussion, Chris breaks down how venture capital evaluates early-stage, high-risk, scalable startups, including how founder traits like grit, coachability, and adaptability often determine long-term outcomes more than initial ideas. He also connects these principles to hunting, drawing parallels between decision-making under pressure, preparation, resource allocation, and learning through failure.Key Takeaways[Grit Over Ideas]: Startup success is driven more by founder resilience and adaptability than the originality of the initial concept.[Capital as Ecosystem Fuel]: Strategic funds can keep talent and intellectual property local while attracting outside investment.[Pressure Decision-Making]: Both hunting and entrepreneurship require clear thinking under uncertainty and fatigue.[Failure as Feedback]: Burnout, setbacks, and missed opportunities become critical inputs for better future decisions.00:00 – Podcast Intro and Guest Introduction00:52 – Understanding Venture Capital in Practice02:18 – Chris’ Unconventional Career Path04:52 – Launching Alabama’s Capital Access Fund08:27 – First Experiences in Hunting14:05 – Parallels Between Hunting and Entrepreneurship18:42 – Why Startups Fail Early23:43 – Lessons from an Elk Hunt32:03 – What VCs Look for in Founders36:28 – Risk, Burnout, and Decision Pressure42:57 – Community, Networking, and Ecosystem Growth50:16 – International Hunting and Expansion GoalsThanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day.Dr. Sam McGough"Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison."CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for SuccessDiscover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design.Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for.Join FREE at: HuntforSuccess.comFollow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTubeAbout the GuestChris is a venture capitalist and innovation ecosystem leader focused on early-stage startup growth and regional capital development.They are recognized for building and managing investment initiatives that support high-potential founders and strengthen local innovation pipelines in Alabama.Their background includes experience in education initiatives for refugees, venture funding, and technology transfer programs connected to Huntsville’s engineering ecosystem.They are focused on expanding access to capital and strengthening founder success through structured investment and support systems.Guest ResourcesChris UdallWebsite: https://innovatealabama.org/programs/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-udall
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  Designing a Life of Adventure with Eric Killen 25.06.2026 37min

  In this episode of the Hunt for Success podcast, Dr. Sam McGough welcomes his friend Eric Killen, owner of Killen Outdoor Adventures in Killen, Alabama, to discuss how Eric built an 11-year hunting and fishing travel business while continuing a 26-year corporate sales career.Eric explains his client-first model, where outfitters pay his fee, clients receive vetted options across roughly 48 global locations, and every trip is personally verified by him or his team before anyone is sent. He also breaks down the end-to-end support system that covers airport pickup, outfitter coordination, paperwork, taxidermy, trophy importation, and global delivery through his logistics company, while outsourcing air travel.Throughout the conversation, Eric shares how early bad booking experiences shaped his standards, how he scaled operations by hiring help, and how he designs trips that include post-hunt travel experiences to make them spouse-friendly and more accessible.This episode highlights how disciplined systems, trust-based service, and lifestyle design come together to build both a business and a life built around freedom, and why traits like patience, persistence, and a driven mindset show up in both successful entrepreneurs and hunters.Key Takeaways[Vetting creates trust at scale]: Every location is personally verified before clients are sent, ensuring consistent and reliable experiences.[Service design beats marketing]: Word of mouth and client experience drive growth more than promotion or advertising.[Discipline shows up in both business and hunting]: Patience, persistence, and emotional control directly influence success in the field and in entrepreneurship.[Lifestyle is built, not stumbled into]: Freedom comes from intentional choices around work, time, and long-term priorities.00:00 – Designing Freedom Life00:22 – Podcast Welcome Setup01:17 – Meet Eric Killen02:35 – From Sales to Outfitting04:10 – Business Model Client First08:35 – Luxury Trips Africa Australia11:16 – Trust Stories Proof12:52 – Traits of High Performers16:41 – Scaling Logistics Systems17:51 – Guns Paperwork Trophies19:35 – Partners Delivery Service20:21 – Trophy Wall Negotiations21:35 – Getting Mary Into Hunting23:33 – Designing a Travel Life25:35 – Europe and Spain Hunting27:02 – Scouting and Client Fit29:21 – Success Keys No Debt32:32 – Hunting and Business Traits34:38 – Field Essentials and Gear37:09 – Closing and Sign OffAbout the GuestEric Killen is a hunting outfitter and entrepreneur who built Killen Outdoor Adventures into a global service business focused on hunting, travel, and logistics.He is recognized for creating a highly vetted, service-first model that prioritizes client experience, safety, and reliability across international destinations.His background includes long-term experience in corporate sales and business development, alongside building a multi-location outdoor adventure company serving clients worldwide.He is the founder of Killen Outdoor Adventures, focused on delivering fully managed hunting and travel experiences from booking through trophy delivery.Guest ResourcesEric KillenWebsite: https://www.killenoutdoor.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killen_outdoor_adventures/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KillenOutdoorAdventures/
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  How to Master the Intrapreneur Mindset with Theron Leany 18.06.2026 46min

  In this episode of The Hunt for Success, host Sam McGough sits down with Theron Leany, an owner and operator at Action Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electric. Operating across four states, Theron shares his journey from hands-on appliance repair to executing multi-state corporate acquisitions and high-level consulting.The conversation focuses on the "intrapreneur" mindset, transforming company culture by hiring for character over industry experience, and how structural clarity in business emerges naturally when you anchor yourself to your original "Why." Theron also discusses how bow hunting serves as a high-stress decompression tool and a powerful training ground for teaching youth resilience, problem-solving, and patience.Key TakeawaysThe Intrapreneurial Leap: Moving from an employee to an equity partner requires treating the business as your own from day one. Taking "extreme ownership" and intentionally making yourself invaluable creates opportunities where owners are eager to share equity.Anchoring Structure to the "Why": Business chaos and lack of structure usually happen because owners lose sight of their original mission. When you re-focus purely on why you started (e.g., to help employees hit six figures or provide elite service), the tactical steps and organizational blueprint become instantly clear.Hiring Heart Over History: In the trades, poaching experienced workers can often mean inheriting toxic, short-term habits. Pivoting to hire high-character individuals from outside the industry and training them from scratch builds an elite, loyal culture centered on genuine customer care.Actionable Steps vs. "Rah-Rah" Fluff: Real business growth doesn't happen through motivational hype or emotional cheerleading. Long-term scalability requires hyper-specific, repeatable, and tactical steps.Episode Timeline00:00 – Editorial: Staying Tethered to Your Original Business "Why"01:15 – Introducing Theron Laney of Action Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electric02:00 – From Appliance Repair to Inside Sales: Overcoming a Pivot-Point Injury03:10 – The Pay Cut Shortcut: Making Yourself Invaluable to Earn Business Equity05:00 – The Power of the Ask: Why Entrepreneurs Can't Wait Around for Opportunities06:15 – Childhood Foundations: How Raising Chickens and Small Side Hustles Taught Pride of Ownership08:15 – The Myth of Formal Schooling for High-Performance Founders09:20 – Sweat Equity & Iteration: Adapting Operational Identity Every $5 Million11:15 – Reindeer for Christmas: Theron’s Early Introduction to Hunting Traditions12:50 – Bow Hunting as Active Meditation and Unplugging from 4-State Operational Stress14:40 – Hunting New Mexico and Utah: The Differences in Elk and Mule Deer Behavior16:20 – Surviving a 8-Man Team Walkout: Transitioning from Toxic Culture to Care-Driven Scale18:50 – Why the Technicians Who Care the Most Out-Sell the Competition21:00 – Elevating the Industry: The Choice to Consult and Coach Competitors22:15 – Skin in the Game: Why People Only Pay Attention to What They Pay For24:30 – Fleet Presentation: How Clean, Organized Trucks Decompress Techs and Drive Sales26:15 – Changing Family Trees: Moving a Temp-Agency Worker to Multiple Six Figures29:00 – Managing Skyrocketing Inflation and Changing Public Price Expectations31:15 – Building a Whitetail Legacy in Kansas: Passing Problem-Solving and Wilderness Parables to Youth35:00 – Actionable Consulting: Where to Find Theron and Ben Jordan OnlineAbout the GuestTheron Leany is a seasoned intrapreneur, partner, and executive leader at Action Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electric, a dominant home services provider operating across four states. Alongside his business partner Ben Jordan, Theron runs The Action Group, a tactical consulting firm designed to help home service owners build tight operational structures and adapt their leadership systems for major revenue milestones.Connect with the Guest:Website: https://actionplumbing.net/
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  How to Effectively Mitigate Business Risk with Mark Baker 11.06.2026 25min

  In this episode of The Hunt for Success, host Sam McGough connects with Mark Baker, President and Owner of ACRE Development Corporation. Recording from Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, Mark shares his transition from a second-generation operator in the high-volume retail gasoline and convenience sector to a successful commercial real estate land developer.The conversation focuses on the strategic shift from daily business operations to the long-term, high-stakes process of ground-up commercial development, drawing parallels between the deep preparation required for real estate and the patience of the outdoor lifestyle.Key TakeawaysQuantifying and Mitigating Risk: True entrepreneurs aren't recklessly risk-tolerant; instead, they immerse themselves in their niche, utilizing knowledge and experience to reduce vague risks to a highly finite, quantified number.The Power of Execution over Capital: Success in real estate development relies on three factors: capital, knowledge, and the ability to execute. If a developer possesses the knowledge and execution strategy, the necessary capital can always be sourced from outside investors.The "Hunt" of Development: There is a distinct psychological difference between business operation and business development. While daily operations can invite complacency, the complex 18-to-24-month horizon of land development—securing tenants, analyzing traffic patterns, and legal forecasting—mirrors the thrill and patience of a long-term hunt.The Future of the Trades: Despite the rise of AI data collection in market analysis, human intuition, local physical site assessment, and hands-on skilled trades (like plumbing and HVAC) remain fully insulated from automation.Episode Timeline00:00 – Defining and Quantifying Risk in Commercial Real Estate01:10 – Meet Mark Baker: President of ACRE Development Corporation02:00 – Legacy in the Gas Station Business: Rebuilding from the Ground Up03:15 – The Pivot to Land Development and Second-Gen Commercial Real Estate04:10 – Identifying Market Criteria and International Brand Partnerships05:40 – Tax Incentives: Comparing the US IRS Code to Canadian Structures06:50 – Mitigating Risk by Staying in Your Lane and Avoiding "Flipping"08:15 – The Three Pillars of Real Estate: Capital, Knowledge, and Execution09:40 – An Overview of Prince Edward Island’s World-Class Bluefin Tuna & Shellfish Fisheries11:20 – The Parallel Between the Prep-Work of Development and the Outdoor Hunt13:40 – Navigating the Complexities of 100-Page Commercial Leases15:00 – Scalability Decisions: When to Expand Operations vs. When to Exit and Pivot16:45 – Time Management Benefits: Shifting from High-Volume Staffing to Lean Operations18:15 – The Longevity and Bright Future of Hands-On Blue-Collar Trades19:30 – AI in Real Estate: Accelerating Data Analytics vs. Irreplaceable Physical Site Intuition21:30 – Local Angling: The Emergence of Striped Bass and Atlantic Salmon on PEIAbout the GuestMark Baker is a Canadian entrepreneur and the President and Owner of ACRE Development Corporation based in Prince Edward Island. After a successful decade running and leasing a high-volume regional retail gasoline operation and coffee franchise, Mark transitioned his focus entirely to commercial land development, securing premium locations for national and international corporate brands.Connect with the Show: For more episodes, resources, and insights on building wealth and designing freedom, visit thehuntforsuccess.com.
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  Marketing for Chiropractors: Build It, Scale It, Sell It with Dr. Kendall Price 21.05.2026 48min

  Dr. Kendall Price went from chiropractic school to 200 patient visits a week in just 90 days, not by accident, but by applying "boots-on-the-ground" marketing systems before he even opened his doors. Now, as founder of Elevate Marketing, he helps chiropractors build consistent patient acquisition through repeatable, scalable systems.In this episode of Hunt for Success, Dr. Sam McGough sits down with Dr. Price to break down how understanding numbers like lifetime value and patient acquisition cost changes every business decision — how process and people create businesses that can actually be sold — and how a move to central Illinois, a bird dog, and a bow opened up a second life built around family, faith, and the outdoors.What You'll Learn:– How Dr. Price launched to 200 visits/week in 90 days using repeatable marketing– Why knowing your patient LTV changes how you spend, hire, and grow– How systems and people create a business you can eventually sell– What it looks like to walk away at the right time — and why he has no regrets– How hunting, faith, and family keep his mind sharp and his business focused01:27 Learning Marketing In School02:25 Scaling A Practice Fast03:53 Systems, People, and LTV06:30 Mentors, Numbers, and Delegation10:20 Selling Practice & Buying Out Partner13:30 Move To Illinois & Outdoors Life14:23 How He Started Hunting15:21 Bird Dog and Bowhunting17:22 Canada Fishing Trips21:06 Kids, Family, and Outdoors Lessons24:24 Farm Work as Therapy25:43 Faithful Tree Stand Routine27:06 Food Plots & Big Bucks28:30 Trophy Standards Debate32:34 Business Numbers Non-Negotiables37:06 Pricing & Value Communication38:04 Bow Setup & Gear Talk39:00 First Big Splurge — The Boat41:48 Land Ownership & Family Hunts42:54 Brotherhood, Mastermind & Tribe47:26 Systems Create FreedomAbout the GuestDr. Kendall Price is a former chiropractor and founder of Elevate Marketing, where he helps chiropractors scale their businesses through effective marketing systems and operational strategy. Known for his strong focus on processes, leadership, and long-term business growth, Kendall also shares his passion for hunting, fishing, and family life throughout the episode. Guest Resources:Elevate Marketing: https://goelevatemarketing.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkendallprice/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkendallprice/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-price-5681b189/
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  The People-First System That Keeps Clients Coming Back with Will Bamber 14.05.2026 44min

  On the Hunt for Success podcast, the host interviews Will Bamber of WNUI Safaris in New Zealand, discussing the property’s multi-generation history (including earlier AU Trading roots and WNUI Safaris emerging in the early 1980s) and the family-run culture led by Will’s father Paul. Will shares his multifaceted life: professional racing (including Lamborghini Super Trofeo and other North American series), time living and racing in Asia, and software development focused on ERP/CRM automation for the safari business. They emphasize that people and relationships drive repeat bookings, and describe using technology and AI to streamline proposals, invoicing, accounting, and data insights while keeping a lean team. They also cover trade-show marketing, continuous lodge improvements (new cabin, upgrades, potential jacuzzi area), work-life balance for staff, and New Zealand possum control and possum wool.00:53 Ranch Name History02:07 Racing Career Path02:56 Racing Meets Hunting03:27 Work You Love05:13 Guides and Giving Back07:34 Why Clients Return10:17 Culture and Systems11:10 People First Growth13:27 Red Carpet Service14:49 Software for Outfitters18:26 AI and Automation21:49 Competition and Networking24:12 Booth Hospitality Strategy25:46 Trade Show Networking Mindset26:55 Client Relationships Like Family27:47 Races And Friend Trips28:47 Guide Work Life Balance30:44 Team Culture And Care33:23 Lodge Upgrades And Amenities34:30 Feedback Driven Improvements35:48 Racing Confidence And Balance38:40 Possums And Trade Show Curiosity42:05 Overwhelmed At The ExpoWill Bamber is part of the family leadership team behind Wanganui Safaris, a premier New Zealand hunting lodge with a multi-generational legacy led by the Bamber family. Beyond the safari business, Will brings a unique blend of expertise in professional motorsports, business systems, and software automation, helping modernize operations through ERP, CRM, AI, and workflow automation while maintaining a strong people-first culture. He is also an accomplished race car driver who has competed in Lamborghini Super Trofeo and other North American racing series.Guest Resource:Wanganui Safaris Website: https://www.wsafaris.com/Will Bamber Website: https://www.willbamber.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willbamber/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willbambermotorsport/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willbamber/