Grew up in a broken home, taught himself web design in high school, and ended up outranking billion-dollar companies on Google—all without spending a cent on ads.

In this episode, Damon Burton opens up about the patterns he had to break, how he turned a layoff into a multi-million-dollar SEO agency, and why chasing freedom mattered more than chasing fame.

We go deep on:

• Breaking generational cycles and building stability from scratch
  
• How betting on himself after losing his job changed everything
  
• The mindset that took him from survival to leadership
  
• How he built trust with clients like Tony Robbins and the Utah Jazz
  
• Why most people get SEO completely wrong—and what actually works
  

It’s raw, honest, and full of lessons for anyone who wants to rewrite their story and build a life of real freedom.

Guest: @DamonBurton
Get his free book: https://damonburton.com

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What happens when two Adams sit down and start unpacking the truth about success, systems, and freedom?

Adam Ivy went from a broke factory worker in Wisconsin to a music producer living his dream, until a sudden hearing loss ended everything. Instead of giving up, he rebuilt himself on YouTube… and went on to generate over $3.5 million in organic sales, teaching others how to turn attention into income.

In this raw, honest conversation, Adam shares the real story behind his rise — from being bullied and broke to becoming one of YouTube’s most respected growth strategists.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Growing up poor and learning the value of hustle early
  
• Losing his hearing and finding a new mission
  
• How he turned pain into purpose through YouTube
  
• The 5C system that helps creators turn content into clients
  
• The truth about school, work, and what “success” really means
  
• How to build freedom through creativity and consistency
  

Adam’s story is proof that you don’t need perfect circumstances, just relentless intention, courage, and consistency.

👉 Connect with Adam here:
🔗 Facebook: Adam Ivy
🔗 YouTube → @AdamGetsAttention
🔗 Instagram → @AdamIvy
🔗 Website → AdamIvy.com

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Two dads. Two completely different rock bottoms. One mission: break free from a system designed to keep them broke.

In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sat down with Daniel Chou and Nathan Bokkers - the co-founders of Wealth Warriors who went from food stamps, addiction, and 15-hour shifts… to building a multi-seven-figure online business that’s helped over 40,000 people escape the 9-5 trap.

But their story isn’t just about money. It’s about the cost of following the script and the power of rewriting it.

Daniel grew up in Taiwan with parents who were teachers. He did everything “right” - chemical engineering degree, corporate defense contractor job, the safe paycheck. Yet after 15 years, he found himself broke, $35,000 in debt from a failed Amazon business, delivering car parts, and putting his family on food stamps.

Nathan dropped out of high school, lost his teeth to addiction, and spent years behind the wheel of a truck - 15 hours a day, gone for weeks at a time, missing birthdays and goodnight calls. Until one night, his daughter looked him in the eyes and asked: “Daddy, why do you work so much? We never see you.” That moment changed everything.

Together, they built Wealth Warriors from scratch, cleared their debts in 10 months, and created a brand that pays out six figures to their affiliates while giving them back the one thing money can’t buy - time with their families.

Inside this conversation, you’ll hear:

• The breaking points that forced them to walk away from “safe” jobs
  
• How they turned debt and failure into fuel for freedom
  
• Why schools and jobs are designed to keep you stuck
  
• The skills that matter most if you want to escape the paycheck trap
  

How they teach their own kids about money, freedom, and building a legacy

This isn’t just another success story; it’s proof that you don’t have to follow the path laid out for you.

If you’ve ever felt trapped, behind, or like there’s more in you than the system allows… this one will shake you.

👉 Connect with Nathan here:

🔗 Facebook: Nathan Bokkers
🔗 Instagram: @wealthwarrriorsofficial

👉 Connect with Daniel here:

🔗 Facebook: Daniel Chou
🔗 Instagram: @wealthwarrriorsofficial

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What happens when you grow up being told to “play it safe”… then end up fighting a war you never signed up for?

That’s Mark Douglas’ story. From hustling as a 12-year-old just to play video games, to serving in the U.S. Army, to eventually becoming a ClickFunnels Ambassador and founder of The Mental Marketer, Mark’s journey is anything but ordinary.

In this raw and inspiring interview, we cover:

• Why school train workers, not entrepreneurs
  
• How the Army forced him to face fear, discipline, and leadership
  
• The rise and fall of his first businesses (and the lessons they left behind)
  
• How losing his corporate job pushed him into funnels and digital marketing
  
• The mindset shift that turned failure into a six-figure business
  

Mark doesn’t sugarcoat the fight. He shares the real sacrifices, the setbacks, and the breakthroughs that shaped his mission today.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a script that wasn’t written by you, this episode will hit home.

👉 Follow and connect with Mark here:
🔗 Facebook: Mark Douglas
🔗 YouTube: The Mental Marketer
🔗 FB Group: Funnel Building 101
🔗 Instagram: the_mental_marketer

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What does it really take to go from broke, in debt, and driving Uber… to building a seven-figure business that impacts thousands?

In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Sahil Sehgal opens up about his journey: from leaving India with nothing but a $25K loan, to paying it off through endless side jobs, to finally cracking the code of online business. His story is raw proof that your starting point doesn’t define your future.

You’ll hear:

• The moment Sahil chose to trade comfort for curiosity
  
• How debt and pressure shaped his drive to succeed
  
• Why “being resourceful” beats waiting for the perfect plan
  
• The biggest lessons he wants to pass on to his daughter
  
• Why solving your own mess becomes the message that impacts others
  

This is more than a business story, it’s about rewriting the script you were handed and choosing freedom over fear.

👉 Connect with Sahil here:
🔗 Facebook: Sahil Segal

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She went from panic attacks on every sales call… to closing over $3.4M in deals in just three years.

Princess Bonhomme didn’t follow the script. She dropped out of nursing school, walked away from trading, and left behind a life that looked good on paper but was slowly draining her.

Instead, she bet everything on learning sales and built a career that gave her freedom, confidence, and purpose.

In this raw conversation, Princess opens up about:

• How she went from terrified of sales to becoming a top closer
  
• The fear of success most people don’t talk about
  
• What it really costs to build a new life (friends, comfort, and old identities)
  
• Why most people are already “failing” before they even start
  
• Her mindset shifts around money, risk, and identity
  

This isn’t just about making money, it’s about rewriting the script you were handed.

👉 Connect with Princess here:
🔗 Facebook: Princess Bonhomme
🔗 Instagram: princess_bonhomme

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What do you do when life keeps breaking you… and the system offers no safety net?

In this powerful episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sit down with Roxy Hops a resilience coach, mental health advocate, and founder of a new healing framework that’s saving lives.

Her story is raw, heartbreaking, and deeply inspiring:

• Growing up in Russia and leaving home at just 17
  
• Losing her marriage, her stability, and starting over as a refugee in Latin America
  
• Facing the devastating loss of her 22-year-old sister to suicide
  
• Rebuilding her life with neuroscience, mindfulness, and a mission to prevent others from going through the same pain
  

Today, Roxy leads global projects in suicide prevention and is launching a mental health center in Chile for children and young adults.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why trauma can be the beginning of your purpose, not the end
  
• How to break free from cultural conditioning that keeps you stuck
  
• What resilience really looks like when the odds are against you
  
• The mindset shift that makes you unstoppable, no matter what happens

🔗 Find and support Roxy on Facebook: Roxy Hops

You weren't born to follow the script you were born to be free.

What does it really take to go from broke, in debt, and driving Uber… to building a seven-figure business that impacts thousands?

In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Sahil Sehgal opens up about his journey: from leaving India with nothing but a $25K loan, to paying it off through endless side jobs, to finally cracking the code of online business. His story is raw proof that your starting point doesn’t define your future.

You’ll hear:

• The moment Sahil chose to trade comfort for curiosity
  
• How debt and pressure shaped his drive to succeed
  
• Why “being resourceful” beats waiting for the perfect plan
  
• The biggest lessons he wants to pass on to his daughter
  
• Why solving your own mess becomes the message that impacts others
  

This is more than a business story, it’s about rewriting the script you were handed and choosing freedom over fear.

👉 Connect with Sahil here:
🔗 Facebook: Sahil Segal

🔔 For everyone who is listening, If this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Please share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

What if everything you believed about life… wasn’t yours?

Martha Glory Kartaoui was born and raised in a religious cult.

For 26 years, her thoughts, choices, and even what she could eat were dictated by someone else.

She escaped at 26, but the real journey began when she had to un-brainwash herself and rebuild her identity from scratch.

Today, she’s a bestselling author, speaker, coach, and founder of Pick Wellness and the TraumaX community, helping people heal their mind, body, and spirit.

But the road from trauma to purpose wasn’t straight… and it wasn’t easy.

In this conversation, we go deep into:

• What it’s like to grow up under total control — and how to break free
  
• The life-changing power of questioning everything you’ve been told
  
• Why society keeps us financially uneducated (and stuck in debt)
  
• The identity traps that keep us playing small
  
• How to redefine success so it’s yours, not theirs
  

If you’ve ever felt trapped by your circumstances, conditioned beliefs, or the “script” society hands you, this episode will make you rethink what freedom really means.

🔗 Follow Martha:
Instagram: @MarthaKartaoui
Facebook: Martha Glory Kartaoui
TraumaX Community: trauma-x.org

You weren't born to follow the script, you were born to be free.

He was chasing success. But inside, he was falling apart.

In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sit down with Spencer Jones, founder of the Energizer Movement, to unpack what really happens when the hustle, ego, and personal growth masks finally crack.

Spencer was doing everything "right"
✔️ Building businesses
✔️ Staying positive
✔️ Helping others

But underneath the surface, he felt lost. Burned out. Disconnected from who he really was.

When his ego-driven identity finally shattered, Spencer had to start over, from the inside out.

🎯 In this interview, you’ll hear:

• The painful moment he realized he didn’t even know what he liked anymore
  
• Why traditional self-care doesn’t work if your “cup” is leaking
  
• The hidden beliefs that sabotage most people’s energy and success
  
• How to rebuild your identity and rewire your purpose
  
• The real reason so many people chase money... and still feel empty👇
  

Connect with Spencer:
🌐 Facebook: Spencer Jones
📱 Instagram: @jonesinfor

You weren't born to follow the script. You were born to be free.