In this episode of High Stakes with Steve Rozenberg, Steve sits down with Dr. Bushra Khan —professor, speaker, entrepreneur, and leader—to talk about the chapters that actually shape us.

Everyone has a story.

Most people never tell it.

From being kicked out of university (twice) to becoming a professor…

From self-doubt and imposter syndrome to purpose, faith, and leadership…

From survival mode to building a life rooted in service, integrity, and courage.

This conversation dives deep into:

• Identity beyond titles

• Letting go of beliefs that hold you back

• Leadership, resilience, and emotional intelligence

• Why fear and doubt might actually be signs of growth

• What it really means to live with integrity

If you’ve ever felt stuck, questioned your path, or wondered “Is this really who I’m meant to be?” — this episode is for you.

🎧 Watch now and lean into your next chapter.

Success isn’t just about achievements — it’s about the stories we share and the space we create for others to grow. ✨

For years, I chased constant achievement. But the real breakthrough came when I learned to slow down, embrace solitude, and allow vulnerability to guide me.

During a challenging swim, I stopped and found myself surrounded by schools of stingrays. In that quiet moment, it hit me: sometimes you have to pause to find your direction. 🧘‍♀️

A truly successful life is less about doing and more about being — trusting yourself, releasing what no longer serves you, and creating space for what’s next.

Have you ever had to pause and re-center? Drop a 🌟 if growth and authenticity matter to you, and share your moment in the comments 👇

The most powerful stories are often the ones we dare to share when no one’s watching.

Every person has a story—we just rarely stop long enough to ask.

In this episode, Steve sits down with Dr. Michelle Johnston, leadership professor, author, and connection expert, for a powerful conversation about identity, leadership, and why connection is the missing link in business and life.

From growing up constantly moving, to redefining leadership beyond titles and résumés, this episode dives deep into what it really means to lead with humanity in a world driven by speed and technology.

✨ If you believe leadership starts with listening—and success starts with connection—this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in now.

In this High Stakes conversation, Saahil Mehta breaks down what most leaders get wrong about success.

Saahil is a global entrepreneur, bestselling author, and elite leadership coach who works with founders and CEOs across 25+ countries — many running multi-million-dollar enterprises. His mission is simple but uncommon: scale without sacrifice.

In this episode, we go beyond tactics and talk about the real game of leadership — clarity, decision-making under pressure, and building power without burnout. Saahil shares how navigating business across continents and summiting mountains like Kilimanjaro and Elbrus shaped his approach to peak performance and conscious leadership.

We also dive into his book BREAK FREE, where he exposes the internal limits — fear, self-sabotage, and identity traps — that quietly cap most leaders long before the market does.

If you’re a CEO, founder, or operator who refuses to choose between growth and fulfillment, this episode will challenge how you think, lead, and scale.

🎧 High stakes. Real leadership. Zero regrets.

Today on the High Stakes Podcast, I’m joined by Brett Swarts, founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions., Brett helps business owners and real estate investors defer capital gains taxes when selling highly appreciated assets. He’s the best-selling author of Building a Capital Gains Tax Exit Plan and host of the Build It to Billions and Capital Gains Tax Solutions podcasts.

Brett is one of the few professionals in the world who has closed Deferred Sales Trusts, Delaware Statutory Trusts, and 1031 Exchanges. He’s closed over half a billion dollars in real estate transactions and was the first to help Bitcoin investors defer millions in capital gains taxes.

Today, we’re talking about how to maximize wealth through smart real estate exit strategies.”

🎙️ High Stakes with Steve Rozenberg 🎙️

Every person has a story—you just have to be willing to listen.

In this episode, I sit down with Mikey Taylor to talk about failure, reinvention, leadership, and what it really takes to pivot through life’s toughest seasons. From pro skateboarder to entrepreneur, investor, and mayor, Mikey breaks down why success is built on discipline, belief, and staying in the game when things get hard.

Hours of failure.

Moments of doubt.

One powerful mindset shift.

This conversation is a reminder that failure is normal, persistence is rare, and purpose changes everything.

👉 Tune in to High Stakes and hear the full story.

🎙️ NEW EPISODE | High Stakes with Steve Rosenberg

Everyone has a story — but not everyone takes the time to truly hear it.

In this powerful episode of High Stakes, Steve Rosenberg sits down with Jim Madrid, elite mental performance coach to NFL, NBA, MLS athletes and Fortune 500 companies, to unpack a life shaped by grit, belief, setbacks, and purpose.

Jim shares:

• Growing up in a tough Seattle neighborhood and breaking limiting beliefs

• The mental fitness required to overcome massive personal and financial setbacks

• How mindset shaped his work with elite athletes and top organizations

• His diagnosis with stage four cancer — and the mental tools that helped him defy the odds

• Why confidence, belief, and identity are the real game-changers in life and business

This conversation goes far beyond sports or success — it’s about resilience, perspective, and what it truly means to live with purpose.

📘 Jim also introduces his book Meatballs & Mindset: Recipes for a Positive Life, blending mindset, culture, and life lessons in a way you won’t forget.

👉 Watch now and be reminded that anything is possible — but mindset is everything.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs this message today.

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If you want, I can also:

• Shorten this for YouTube Shorts

• Rewrite it in a more emotional / hook-driven style

• Adapt it for LinkedIn, Instagram, or podcast platforms

Just tell me 👍

🎙️ New Podcast Episode — LIVE Today

Every person you pass has a story.

A past. A present. A future.

Today on the podcast, Steve Rozenberg sits down with Rich Holland — a seasoned entrepreneur who’s lived through massive shifts in business and technology, from punch cards to AI, startups to exits, and reinvention after retirement.

This conversation dives into:

🔥 Life lessons earned the hard way

🔥 What decades in business really teach you

🔥 Reinventing yourself when most people slow down

🔥 The stories we all carry but rarely share

If you love real conversations, real journeys, and lessons that actually matter — this episode is for you.

▶️ Watch the full episode today on YouTube.

After losing his airline job in the wake of 9-11, Steve Rozenberg learned that career stability can disappear overnight. That loss fueled his drive to build a highly successful property management business that scaled to 1,000 properties and was later sold to a venture backed company. In this episode, Steve explains why many contractors are stuck in a chaotic reactive mode without clearly defined systems and processes. He also shares why proactive leadership and in person connection matter when building a company that can withstand disruption.

In this episode you will learn:

- What a sale date reveals about long term direction

- How the dash line connects vision to ownership

- Why reactive patterns quietly limit progress

- What proactive leadership changes inside a company

- Why in person meetings create deeper impact than online sessions

Learn more about The Rozenberg Group steverozenberg.com

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00:00 Welcome to JobTread Headquarters

01:23 Steve Rozenberg's Journey to Becoming a Coach

04:00 Building a Property Management Empire

06:53 The Importance of Vision and Leadership

10:29 Challenges and Solutions for Entrepreneurs

16:00 Reactive vs. Proactive Business Management

29:02 Common Pitfalls in Construction Businesses

32:12 The Reality of Priorities

33:11 Overcoming Fear and Doubt

33:47 The Journey of an Entrepreneur

34:21 The Importance of Systems and Processes

36:28 The Value of Coaching and Investment

39:04 Success Stories and Community Impact

49:30 The Power of Human Interaction

01:01:38 Final Advice and Contact Information

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Welcome to Builder Stories, the podcast where builders, remodelers, and contractors share their personal and business journeys.

Many small to mid-sized construction businesses are great at their trades but not always equally business savvy. Come learn from the stories of successful entrepreneurs who share how they got started, how they found success, and the lessons learned along the way.

Meet Your Host, Eric Fortenberry

Eric is a voice and leader in the construction industry delivering education and technology solutions that are helping thousands of businesses grow and scale. He is the Founder and CEO of JobTread Software, a construction estimating and project management platform that has helped thousands of builders and contractors sell and manage over $1 billion in construction jobs. Prior to JobTread, he successfully built two other businesses, one in software and one in construction.

Eric’s goal for the Builder Stories Podcast is to contribute education to the industry by sharing success stories that can help construction leaders learn and develop their businesses.

Learn more about Builder Stories: BuilderStories.com

One of the greatest gifts of this show is the reminder that every person you meet carries an extraordinary story — often one shaped by battles you never saw and victories they fought hard to earn.

Today, I sit down with Bill Blankschaen — bestselling author and founder of StoryBuilders — and we open up about the chapters of life that shape us, refine us, and sometimes break us before they build us.

This episode is about resilience, purpose, and finding meaning in the moments that test you the most.

If you’re in a season of uncertainty… if you’re rebuilding… if you’re trying to remember why you started…

This conversation is for you.

Tune in.

Let it remind you: your story isn’t over — you’re just entering your next chapter. ✨