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It was a missed rep in the gym that sparked this episode.

In a moment where no one was watching, I had a choice. Count it and move on, or hold myself to the standard I say I believe in. That pause turned into a bigger question. Where else in life and business are we taking quiet shortcuts because no one is keeping score?

In this episode, I reflect on the unseen moments that shape who we become. The missed morning huddles. The rushed exams. The skipped transitions. The small decisions that don’t break things immediately, but slowly erode excellence over time.

We talk about why integrity is built in the quiet. How habits of excellence are formed long before results show up. And why clarity, commitment, and consistency always compound, even when it feels boring or unnoticed.

I also share observations on leadership, influence, and community. What happens when visibility grows. How to handle critics on the sidelines. And why I believe there’s room for everyone to win when we lead with support instead of insecurity.

This episode is a reminder that people are always watching, especially the ones who matter most. Your team. Your family. Your patients. And ultimately, yourself.

Because doing it right when nobody’s watching is where excellence actually lives.

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In this episode, I break down how Growth Summit was built months in advance with intention, structure, and clarity. No guessing. A clear agenda. Trusted relationships. A capped room to protect community.

I share how this same framework applies directly to your clinic. From running better meetings, to building real team and patient connection, to getting clear on who you’re actually meant to serve.

Growth comes from intention, not chaos.
 Community is built on purpose, not by chance.

The question is simple:
 What are you building on purpose right now?

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Most businesses don’t struggle because they lack options.
 They struggle because they offer too many.

In this episode, I share a simple principle from a 1950s shoe salesman that has shaped how I think about pricing, care plans, leadership, and even how I schedule meetings with my team: two options, not three.

We talk about why too much choice creates hesitation, how complex pricing slows patient decisions, and why clarity is one of the most underutilized leadership tools in chiropractic. This applies to patient conversations, care plan design, team communication, and business growth.

If you’ve ever felt like people “just need more time to think,” this episode will challenge that assumption and help you design decisions that create movement instead of delay.

Sometimes the fastest way forward isn’t adding more.
 It’s simplifying what’s already there.

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A lot of chiropractors feel called to build something bigger. A second brand. A program. A new offer. Another stream of income.

But expansion without freedom usually just creates a more complicated version of the same problem.

In this episode, I break down why I believe freedom has to come first and how living at least 80 percent of your ideal schedule is the real prerequisite for building anything new. I share the honest story behind how Adventure Summit, Growth Summit, Chiro180, Empire, and Freedom Accelerator were created, not as money grabs, but as responses to real needs inside my clinics, my life, and our profession.

We talk about the difference between creation and distraction, why adding more too early can quietly steal your time, and how clarity, margin, and alignment create the foundation for sustainable growth.

If you’re feeling the pull toward “what’s next” but haven’t fully built freedom where you are, this episode will help you slow down, get honest, and refocus on what actually compounds.

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In today’s economy, inflation isn’t just raising prices. It’s raising expectations.

People still have money. They’re just done paying for average.

In this episode, I break down what I’m seeing in real time, from $300 dinners that felt forgettable, to gyms and service businesses quietly losing customers, to why average is no longer survivable in a world of constant evaluation.

I share how we’ve built excellence inside Corrective Chiropractic, why tools like the Spinal Health Score create trust instead of confusion, and how small details compound into an experience people are willing to pay for.

We’ll also look at well-known businesses that didn’t fail because they were bad, but because they stayed average while the world moved on.

If you’re a business owner, leader, or anyone trying to stand out in a crowded market, this episode is a reminder that excellence isn’t optional anymore. It’s the price of staying relevant.

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Back in 2016–2017, one relationship changed the entire trajectory of our practice.

Not an ad campaign.
 Not a new service.
 Not a viral moment.

A relationship.

In this episode, I break down why every single one of us is one relationship away from completely transforming our life and business. I share the story of how a partnership with a country club quietly opened doors we never could have forced, how one patient has referred over six figures of business year after year, and why relationships compound in ways no marketing strategy ever will.

We’re also talking honestly about what’s happening in chiropractic right now. Spending is tighter. Many clinics made less last year than the year before. In seasons like this, average gets exposed and differentiation matters more than ever.

This episode is a reminder that there’s no such thing as a bad event, only missed opportunities, and that growth rarely comes from doing more. It comes from showing up better.

If you’re wondering what to do differently in a more competitive, cautious world, this conversation will shift how you look at people, events, and opportunities moving forward.

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In this episode, I sit down with Lauryn Brunclik for a real, unscripted conversation about what actually matters when you’re building something that lasts.

We talk about why most chiropractors burn out even when the practice is “doing well,” the difference between CEO time and just doing more admin, and why long-form conversations build trust in a way shortcuts never will.

This episode goes behind the scenes of podcasting, personal brand, leadership, wealth, and identity. Not the polished version. The real one. The part most people turn the mics off for.

You’ll hear us unpack:

• Why CEO time isn’t paperwork and what it’s really for
• How long-form content creates trust, leverage, and opportunity
• The difference between revenue, wealth, and a rich life
• Why tolerating the wrong things quietly kills growth
• How clarity, impact, and relationships compound over time

If you’re building a business, leading a team, raising a family, and trying to do it without losing yourself in the process, this conversation will hit home.

No hype. No shortcuts. Just real talk about building the business and keeping the life.

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What Are You Tolerating That’s Costing You Growth?

As we move toward 2026, most conversations focus on what we want to add. New goals. New strategies. New habits.

This episode takes a different approach.

Instead of asking what more you need to do, I invite you to look at what you’ve been tolerating.

The quiet energy drains.
 The conversations you’ve been avoiding.
 The systems you know need attention.
 The decisions that once made sense but no longer serve where you’re going.

I share a personal reflection on a location that has taken more energy than it’s given back, along with why tolerating friction is never neutral. Sometimes the bottleneck isn’t something we need to let go of. Sometimes it’s a step forward we haven’t taken yet.

Because when a bottleneck finally clears, growth doesn’t come from working harder. It comes from releasing pressure.

This episode is a reminder that clarity is lighter than tolerance, and that the things we put up with quietly shape the ceiling of our business, our leadership, and our life.

As you step into 2026, the question isn’t what you need to add.

It’s what you’re ready to stop tolerating.

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As 2025 comes to a close, I wanted to do something different.

Instead of highlighting wins, numbers, or milestones, this episode is about the lessons that were earned the hard way. The ones that came from uncomfortable conversations, tightening systems, leading teams, protecting family time, and learning where growth actually comes from.

In this episode, I share 25 lessons 2025 taught me, spanning leadership, business, patient experience, systems, community, and personal growth. These aren’t theories. They’re reflections from a year of building Chiro180, leading multiple clinics, creating events, and being intentional about who and what gets my energy.

If you’re a business owner, leader, or someone who cares about doing meaningful work without losing yourself in the process, this episode is for you.

My hope is that one or two of these lessons land exactly when you need them and help you finish the year strong and step into 2026 with clarity, standards, and momentum.

Thanks for being part of the journey.

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What does transformation actually look like when nothing “breaks,” but something still needs to change?

In this episode, Austin Cohen shares the quiet, uncomfortable evolution from control to connection. He opens up about the early years of building his business, when everything ran through him, listening to phone calls, managing payroll hour by hour, and unintentionally limiting the growth of the people around him.

Through honest stories and reflection, Austin explores how an unhealthy version of high achievement and Enneagram 3 tendencies can shrink your world without you realizing it. He talks about the shift from being needed to building systems, from working nonstop to becoming intentional with time, and from chasing approval to choosing alignment.

Most importantly, Austin dives into what became his greatest asset: relationships. Rebuilding his circle, becoming selective with where his energy goes, and discovering that time with the right people compounds faster than any metric or milestone.

This conversation is for founders, leaders, and high performers who feel successful on paper but sense there’s another level of fulfillment waiting, if they’re willing to step out of their own way.

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