Take The Power Back

Take The Power Back - Episode #31

Every successful person reaches a point where they have to stop making excuses, confront the truth about where they are, and make a decision to grow. Those defining moments are the ones that force you to take ownership of your life, business, and future are what Ian Prukner calls "Come To Jesus Moments."

In this episode of the Take the Power Back Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur, coach, and leadership expert Ian Prukner to discuss why personal development is the foundation of business success, why most people stay stuck despite having access to endless information, and how honest self-reflection can completely change the trajectory of your life.

Ian Prukner: https://www.instagram.com/ianprukner/?hl=en

Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/

For insurance agents and financial advisors who want to add serious scale to their business: https://www.greatnesslab.com/

Most entrepreneurs think the key to scaling is getting more clients. In reality, the businesses that grow the fastest are the ones that build great people, create repeatable systems, and develop leaders who can operate without the owner being involved in every decision.

Take The Power Back - Episode #30

In this episode of Take the Power Back, I sit down with entrepreneur and agency owner Stacy Murphy to discuss how she built one of the largest independent insurance organizations in the country after leaving corporate America.

Stacy Murphy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-murphy-31987724/

Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/

For insurance agents and financial advisors who want to add serious scale to their business: https://www.greatnesslab.com/

Take The Power Back - Episode #29

In this episode of Take The Power Back, I sit down with Marshall Ellison to break down how he doubled his income three years in a row after graduating college and fast-tracked his way into executive leadership by the age of 25. Marshall shares the mindset, habits, and career decisions that helped him accelerate his growth faster than his peers. From turning down a traditional salaried job, betting on himself in a commission-based career, relocating multiple times for opportunity, and consistently outworking the competition, Marshall explains the exact strategies that fueled his rapid rise.

We discuss the importance of finding a career with unlimited upside, why most young professionals underestimate the power of hard work, how leadership opportunities create exponential growth, and the lessons Marshall learned from sports that translated directly into business success. You'll also learn why persistence matters more than talent, how to position yourself for promotions, and what separates top performers from everyone else.

Marshall Ellison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshall-ellison48/

Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/

For insurance agents and financial advisors who want to add serious scale to their business: https://www.greatnesslab.com/

Take The Power Back - Episode #28 How To Rise To The Top Of Any Company?

We'll It's actually easier than you think. In this episode of Take The Power Back, I sit down with Sami Dongle, one of the top performers in our company, to break down exactly how he went from a recent college graduate to a Regional Vice President in just a few short years.

Sam Dhungel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samyam-dhungel/

Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/

For insurance agents and financial advisors who want to add serious scale to their business: https://www.greatnesslab.com/

Take The Power Back - Episode #27 Most people go through school believing that if they get good grades, follow the rules, and stay on the “safe” path, success will eventually come. But what if the education system was never designed to create entrepreneurs, leaders, or independent thinkers in the first place? In this episode of Take The Power Back, I sit down with talent development expert and educator Colby Jubenville to break down one of the biggest problems facing young people today: the system may secretly be training people to think average.

Colby Jubenville: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjubenville/

Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/

For insurance agents and financial advisors who want to add serious scale to their business: https://www.greatnesslab.com/

Take The Power Back - Episode #26 In this episode of the Take The Power Back Podcast, I sit down with Todd Buchanan, President of Wealth at AmeriLife, to break down the mindset, discipline, and relentless work ethic that transformed his life from growing up with nothing to leading at the highest levels of financial services.

Todd Buchanan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-buchanan/

Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/

For insurance agents and financial advisors who want to add serious scale to their business: https://www.greatnesslab.com/

Take The Power Back - Episode #25

Most people stay average because they avoid discomfort. In this episode of Take the Power Back, I sit down with Mike Karsa to unpack the mindset, discipline, and relentless work ethic required to create extraordinary success. From sleeping only a few hours a night and grinding through rejection, to building over $4 billion in assets under management, Mike shares the real story behind what it takes to win in business and life. We dive deep into confidence, adversity, sales, entrepreneurship, mental toughness, and why becoming comfortable being uncomfortable is the true key to growth. If you’ve ever felt stuck, average, or uncertain about your future, this conversation will challenge the way you think. Subscribe for more conversations on mindset, business, self-improvement, and taking your power back.

Mike Karsa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkarsa/

Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/

For insurance agents and financial advisors who want to add serious scale to their business: https://www.greatnesslab.com/

Take The Power Back - Episode #24 In this Episode I sit down with Bernard Porter, investor, Entrepreneur, and CEO. He gives his inspiring story going from a school dropout to becoming the CEO of 5 successful companies.

In this interview, we dive into entrepreneurship, business growth, mindset, failure, success habits, and what it really takes to build multiple companies from the ground up. From leaving school early to leading thriving businesses, this conversation is packed with motivation, real-world business advice, and entrepreneurial insights. If you're interested in startups, self-made millionaires, business strategy, leadership, personal development, or inspiring success stories, this episode is for you.

Topics Covered: How he became CEO of 5 companies

Why he dropped out of school Entrepreneur mindset & discipline

Building businesses from scratch Lessons on leadership and success

Motivation for entrepreneurs & creators

Bernard Porter: https://www.instagram.com/bernardporter/

Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/

For insurance agents and financial advisors who want to add serious scale to their business: https://www.greatnesslab.com/

Take The Power Back - Episode #23

In this episode of the Take the Power Back, I sit down with a Food Network Champion and Chopped winner Jordan Arcuri to break down exactly what it takes to win at the highest level and how winning changed her entire career. Chef Jordan shares the real story behind winning Chopped, what happened after the cameras stopped rolling, and how she became a Food Network Champion again and again. From mastering high-pressure cooking competitions to building a reputation as the “Beef Queen,” she dives deep into the mindset, discipline, and strategy required to succeed in the culinary world. If you’ve ever wondered how top chefs actually win, what separates champions from everyone else, or how to turn one opportunity into long-term success — this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: How she REALLY won on Food Network competitions What winning Chopped did for her career The habits and mindset of a repeat champion Behind-the-scenes insights from competitive cooking shows How to build authority and stand out in a competitive industry Whether you're an aspiring chef, entrepreneur, or just love Food Network, cooking competitions, and success stories, this episode will give you powerful insights you can apply to your own journey.

Jordan Arcuri: https://www.instagram.com/broilerqueen/

Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/

For insurance agents and financial advisors who want to add serious scale to their business: https://www.greatnesslab.com/

Chapters:

0:00 - Leadership Starts At The Top

0:48 - Jordan Arcuri

3:20 - "The Broil Highness"

3:54 - Who is the "Beef Queen"

5:00 - Leading a Kitchen

8:00 - How to Become an Executive Chef

12:13 - Designing a Menu

14:20 - Angry Chefs

15:53 - Take the Power Back

16:50 - Responsibilities of a Chef

23:12 - Growing Up Around Cooking

29:00 - Getting a Michelin Star

30:57 - Challenges in the Restaurant Industry

32:45 - How to be Successful in Food

36:00 - Like and Subscribe! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Take The Power Back - Episode #22

Most people wait until their idea is perfect, which is why their idea never gets made.

Today I called Kyle Scheele, and we broke down how one of his “bad” videos posted to just 17 followers turned into 68+ million views, and completely changed his life.

This isn’t about luck, it’s about how creativity actually works, and why most people never give their ideas a chance. If you’re a student, creator, or entrepreneur trying to figure out your next move, this episode will change how you think about your actions.

Kyle Scheele:

https://kylescheele.com/ 

Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/ 

For insurance agents and financial advisors who want to add serious scale to their business: https://www.greatnesslab.com/ 

Chapters:

0:00 - Gaining Traction

0:53 - Kyle Scheele

2:27 - Million View Video

5:07 - How Did You Get Into Your Field?

8:15 - Corporate Speaking

11:46 - Magic Get-Rich Scheme

13:04 - Creative Energy

16:23 - What Is Your Process?

20:17 - Teacher Stories

23:27 - Take The Power Back

24:20 - What To Do Out Of College

29:45 - Limiting Belief

32:10 - Don't Stop

35:47 - Getting Started

37:51 - Why Weird Ideas?

41:05 - What's Next?

42:37 - Last Advice

45:00 - Like and Subscribe!

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