David Deighton has devoted his life to being an anonymous, entrepreneur, and world traveler. However, David is also concerned about social and politial divides we seem to have in our world today. David took some time to talk about a project he created in order to seek connection and understanding with people on some of these subjects during his travels. Marc and David don't engage in a politial conversation, but they do talk about what they see when it comes to how we connect and relate to each other in a world that is becoming more and more fragmented. David not only talks about what he does, he also talks about what it means to him and what he hopes to achieve through this project.  

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Back in 2021, Taylor Harrell was a guest on Marc My Words. The result was a very memorable conversation about what inspired Taylor to become an entrepreneur. The fact that Taylor chose this path in her twenties and was already having so much success was very impressive. Taylor's story was so memorable that Marc chose to bring her back for a reunion episode five years later. In this episode, not only can you see how much both Taylor and Marc have grown in their work, you can also see how far they've come as people. Taylor also talks about a car accident that not only lead to a near death experience, but also an inspiring recovery story as well. This experience is something that inspires her today as well as her continued commitment to helping female entrepreneurs from around the world.

Jake Didinsky is a passionate and hardworking CEO who wears many different hats. Jake not only stopped by to talk about their entrepreneurial career and what inspired them to do all of the things they do, they also talked about how mitochondrial disease, autism, and ADHD doesn't stop them from pursuing their goals in life. Although Marc and Jake have lead very different lives, they both understand what it's like to be different. They have a great discussion about how the early years of their lives shaped their passions, work ethic, and how it brought them to where they are today.  

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Marc has been working full time and podcasting for the entire run of Marc My Words. He spent some time breaking down how he does this and maintains a full time job successfully. From staying organized, to booking guests, to knowing when to take a break Marc has learned how to navigate both sides of his life successfully. He felt like it was important to share his point of view on how he does it, why he still does it, and how others can do it too.

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Jay Jacobson has dedicated his entire career to being a great leader. From being a funeral director to testifying before the United States Senate to running his own cookie business, Jay has committed himself to being a great leader. Jay and Marc not only talk about leadership, Jay also shares wisdom and stories from an entrepreneurial life and career that has been shaped by his ability to lead. Jay not only wants to lead with respect to his staff, he also wants to teach others this plus other strategies that have helped him to be effective as a leader.

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After doing some reflecting on past solo episodes Marc realized that he hadn't done an "introducing myself" episode since Marc My Words started. As a result, Marc took some time to reflect on his journey, the impact Marc My Words has had on him and what he hopes to accomplish in the future. Marc also took some time to thank his guests and listeners for sticking with him over the past six years. Life and business lessons are also shared and elaborated on in the first solo episode of Marc My Words in 2026. This episode is also filling the void of not having an interview episode this week. New interview episodes will be back by the 2nd/3rd week of April!

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Maddison Violet tells the story of how she became so passionate about winemaking. She is a self proclaimed winemaker who met a man who came from generations of entrepreneurial winemakers. Together, they became a married couple who started their own winery on a beautiful farm in Canada. Maddison talks about how her and her husband came together and brought their unique skills together in order to create a business where they not only create their own products, but also provide an amazing experience for those who visit. Maddison gives a lot of great detail in this episode about what it takes to start a business like Ve Oh Lay Acres and what somebody might need to do, from finding land to managing staff, in order to be a success.

Alyssa Nolte tells the story of how she became an entrepreneur right out of college and how she has used the very first opportunity she was given to help her learn and grow into the entrepreneur she is today. Not only has she built a business, but she also tells the story of how she created a second business by accident due to her passion as a dance team coach. As you listen to this episode you will learn that Alyssa is an excellent speaker. In addition to being a serial entrepreneur, she also can claim to be a serial podcaster as she currently has two shows, Taking Back Monday Podcast and The Growth Signal Podcast. Both of these shows aim to take a deep dive in all of the wisdom she has gained as a serial entrepreneur. Marc and Alyssa have a great conversation about their entrepreneurial experiences, podcasting, and more.

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Mike Deaton tells the story of how him and his wife both got laid off on the same day and how this experience changed their outlook and their lives. The layoff caused them to rethink what their next professional move was, their values, their lifestyle, and everything in-between. It wasn't until they stumbled upon a workshop near their home that they realized land flipping and entrepreneurship could be a good next step for them. Mike also talks about the impact being an entrepreneur has had on his family's quality of life.

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Matt Morizio talks about the impact being a professional athlete had on the evolution of what became his business Reconstructing Wealth. Matt's primary goal is to help people understand their relationship with money. Matt not only talks about mindset, but also explains how we have the power to change our relationship with money. Matt also does a good job of using his own life and experiences to relate to how we can change our relationship with money and even create a new path that can help future generations in families.

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