In Part 3 of the Making with Purpose podcast, John and Marc discuss with Dr. K why personal energy levels predict business success more reliably than time or money. They explore detecting burnout through language and body cues, strategies to maximize energizing tasks while minimizing draining ones, and recommendations like the book Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell. The conversation highlights team dynamics for energy management, the role of purpose and impact in sustaining motivation, and leading with authenticity to foster high energy.

Timestamps

00:00:00 Trailer

00:00:20 Intro

00:00:21 Energy as leading indicator

00:00:46 Energy vs time/money

00:01:16 Burnout detection on calls

00:01:31 Approaching burnout example

00:02:00 Optimizing personal energy

00:14:41 Purpose as energy fuel

00:14:48 Identifying draining activities

00:15:01 Gradual habit building

00:15:25 Epiphanies and realizations

00:15:35 High energy, high impact

00:15:43 Outro

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In part 2 of the Making with Purpose podcast, John and Marc sit down with Dr. K, MakerFlo’s emotional health coach, and explore visualization techniques backed by brain science to help entrepreneurs mentally rehearse success. It covers balancing big-picture thinking with action, daily visualization routines, preparing for setbacks, and making visualization effective rather than wishful thinking. The discussion ties visualization to personal identity and practical business growth.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Trailer00:00:24 Intro00:01:24 Brain science of memory and imagination00:02:39 Thinkers vs doers in entrepreneurship00:05:03 Visualization creates future memories00:06:02 Daily visualization routine00:07:37 Visualizing success and handling objections00:09:05 Free-throw shooting visualization evidence00:10:23 Carving out time for visualization00:11:05 168-hour weekly time audit00:13:10 Phone-free morning routine00:15:27 Constant vs scheduled visualization00:17:53 Effective visualization vs wishful thinking00:20:07 Aligning vision with practical strategy00:22:21 Visualization and personal identity00:23:03 Outro

Follow Dr. K -Instagram - Dr. Karthik Ramanan (@dr.karthikramanan) • Instagram photos and videosYoutube - EMOTIONAL HEALTH DEFINITION - What is Emotional Health?Facebook - Dr. Karthik Ramanan | Chandler AZ | FacebookLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkarthikramanan/

Connect With Us -John & Marc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnandmarc/MakerFlo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makerflo_/Our Website - makerflo.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/makerfloTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@makerflo.comJoin our private Facebook community:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BT4HPCUak/

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In this episode of the Making with Purpose podcast, John and Marc interview Dr. K, MakerFlo’s emotional health coach, about his transition from Wall Street burnout to coaching. He discusses his rock bottom experience, the five pillars of emotional health, identity reinvention, and practical mindset strategies. The conversation covers goal setting for 2026, avoiding identity traps in business, accountability, and handling failure

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Trailer

00:00:38 Intro

00:03:10 Welcoming Dr. K

00:04:46 Dr. K's backstory and Wall Street years

00:06:57 Rock bottom moment

00:09:00 Key transformation epiphany

00:11:06 Five pillars of emotional health

00:19:46 Learning from painful experiences

00:22:00 Reinventing identity

00:31:23 Identity traps and business comparison

00:58:05 Setting challenging yet achievable goals

01:05:00 Accountability strategies

01:09:39 Psychology of failure and rejection

01:22:00 Outro

Follow Dr. K -Instagram - Dr. Karthik Ramanan (@dr.karthikramanan) • Instagram photos and videosYoutube - EMOTIONAL HEALTH DEFINITION - What is Emotional Health?Facebook - Dr. Karthik Ramanan | Chandler AZ | FacebookLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkarthikramanan/

Connect With Us -

John & Marc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnandmarc/

MakerFlo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makerflo_/

Our Website - makerflo.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/makerflo

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@makerflo.com

Join our private Facebook community:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BT4HPCUak/

Join us live every day: https://makerflo.com/pages/makerflo-lives

In this episode of the Making with Purpose podcast, John and Marc talk about how adding real, authentic value creates the foundation of loyalty, trust, and brand longevity. They break down the mindset shift from transactional selling to impact-driven creation, and why “giving first” always comes back full circle in business and life. The episode dives into how small intentional actions compound over time, why staying true to your purpose keeps you aligned during challenges, and how MakerFlo’s mission continues to shape the company’s culture, decisions, and community.

In this episode of The MakerFlo Making with Purpose Podcast, the founders share how they built a business centred around people, not just profits. From free lunches and paid breaks to providing mental health support and a life coach for the team, they break down how “Be Good, Do Good, Spread Good” became more than a motto; it became the heart of MakerFlo.Stay till the end for a special bonus segment featuring real stories and experiences from MakerFlo’s own team members.

We just spent two weeks in China filming inside our factories, and we're showing you everything. This episode takes you through the real manufacturing process - from our tumbler factory that uses 12-15 machines and tests every unit at 1000°F, to why the "Made in China = cheap" myth exists (American buyers demanded the cheapest products for decades). We share our $40,000 mistake with watch boxes, explain our "pride bigger than price" philosophy, and get brutally honest about trying to source Made in USA products. After 8 months of searching for cutting board manufacturers, dealing with constant ghosting, and facing 5-6x higher costs with no infrastructure support, we're proposing solutions while maintaining the same quality standards regardless of country.

It started with a plan… and quickly went sideways.

Maybe you’ve been there—things looking perfect on paper, only for reality to crash the party. In this episode, we take you through the moments that made us panic, laugh, and question our life choices. From projects that blew up in our faces to unexpected wins that changed the game, we’re sharing the raw, unfiltered journey from chaos to clarity.

You’ll hear the stories behind the mistakes, the lessons we wished we’d learned sooner, and the surprising victories that reminded us why we keep going. It’s about more than just failing—it’s about learning fast, adapting, and finding the small wins that turn a rough day into progress. We’re spilling it all: the missteps that stung, the wins that felt impossible, and the mindset that kept us moving forward.

Whether you’re chasing a dream, tackling a project, or just trying not to crash and burn, this episode is full of laughs, insights, and takeaways you can actually use. By the end, you might just see your own challenges differently—and maybe even start celebrating your own mini victories along the way. Epic fails, hard lessons, and the big wins that follow—this is our story, and it might just be yours too

If you’re a maker, creator, or small business owner, one of the biggest questions you’ll face is: Where should I sell my products?! Do you set up shop on Etsy and tap into their huge handmade-loving audience? Do you build your own branded storefront on Shopify for maximum control? Or do you throw your hat in the ring with Amazon to chase massive reach (but also massive competition)?

In this episode of Making with Purpose, we break it all down so you don’t have to waste time (or money) figuring it out the hard way. We go platform by platform, digging into the real pros and cons that most people won’t tell you:

• Etsy → Amazing for exposure and handmade credibility, but can you stand out in a sea of sellers and rising fees?

• Shopify → Total control and branding power, but do you have the traffic plan to back it up?

• Amazon → The biggest marketplace on the planet, but are you ready to fight copycats and razor-thin margins?

We’ll also talk about the hidden traps that new sellers fall into, what kind of products thrive on each platform, and when it makes sense to move from one to another as your business grows. Plus, we share real-world strategies to help you build not just a storefront, but a sustainable brand that connects with your audience.

This episode isn’t about hype—it’s about clarity. By the end, you’ll know which platform (or mix of platforms) is the smartest starting point for your unique goals, and how to approach e-commerce with confidence instead of confusion.

Because making with purpose isn’t just about what you create—it’s about how you share it with the world.

Join Marc Pendergraft and John Modi in the first episode of "Making with Purpose" as we explore the journey of MakerFlo.

We discuss challenges in product sourcing and quality control, emphasizing the importance of unique, high-quality offerings and a strong brand identity.

Gain insights on connecting with audiences and fostering industry growth, with actionable advice for entrepreneurs!