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George Wright II interviews entrepreneur and speaker Ben Kjar, who was born with Crouzon syndrome and overcame bullying and medical adversity to become an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler, flip over 200 homes, and release the film “Standout: The Ben Kjar Story.” Ben shares a pivotal grocery-store incident that led his mother to reframe his difference as a purpose—“born to make a difference” and “born to stand out”—shaping his identity and gratitude. He explains why wrestling helped him create control through effort and attitude, and outlines his 3XSC framework: call your shot (clear goals), enlist “shot callers” for accountability, and set an expiring timeline (“shot clock”). They discuss disobeying averages across all life areas, daily discipline such as protecting mornings for family and routines, and Ben fulfilling a 20-year goal of speaking on stage with Tony Robbins.
01:58 Ben's Early Challenges
02:42 Confidence Through Effort
05:02 Grocery Store Turning Point
07:49 Identity and Support System
09:53 Why Wrestling Chose Him
13:43 Introducing 3XSC
17:17 Breaking Down 3XSC
17:56 Facing Fear to Call Shots
18:33 Fear Of Being Seen
19:02 Losing Still Inspires
20:26 Why Call Your Shot
20:59 Finding Shot Callers
21:40 Half Marathon Support
23:06 Lets Go Theory
24:08 Disobey Average Mindset
26:02 Raising Kids Standards
28:50 Daily Rituals Discipline
30:43 Stop Being 2.0
32:08 Adversity As Leverage
33:22 Tony Robbins Long Game
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“It’s Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”
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About Guest: Ben Kjar
Ben Kjar was born with Crouzons syndrome (a craniofacial anomaly), and as a young boy, the doctors told him that he would live a different life.....and that’s exactly what he’s done! He has risen above any of life’s challenges and become a Victor, not a victim. Ben is Utah Valley University’s first-ever NCAA Division 1 Wrestling All-American and has represented the USA team internationally. Ben is an international professional speaker and has told his story to millions around the globe, in front of crowds of up to 10,000 people!
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George Wright III explains that clarity shows where you want to go, but focus is what produces execution and results, especially for entrepreneurs. He argues that modern life conditions people toward constant distraction, causing cycles of starting and stopping that kill momentum, and defines focus as “following one course until successful” and directing energy toward a specific outcome until completion.
He identifies three major distractions: external interruptions (phone, email, social media), internal noise (overthinking, doubt, stress, imposter syndrome), and lack of structure. To build focus, he recommends choosing one target aligned with goals, creating a protected time block with no multitasking, controlling the environment by removing distractions, and finishing what you start to build confidence.
He urges shifting from time management to attention management and previews discipline as the next topic for creating habits and consistency.
00:52 Show Intro And Theme
01:55 Why Knowing Is Not Enough
03:02 Distraction And Conditioning
03:47 What Focus Really Means
04:56 Three Types Of Distractions
06:08 How To Build Focus
07:43 Common Focus Mistakes
08:27 Attention Management Challenge
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Is the "ladder of success" you’ve been climbing actually leaning against the wrong wall? Discover how to shift your mindset from trading time for money to building a legacy through innovation and blockchain.
In this episode, host George Wright III sits down with Bob Stead, a multi-billion-dollar nutritional company co-founder and early Bitcoin pioneer. They dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey, from selling Kool-Aid as a child to building global infrastructures.
You'll learn why traditional career advice is increasingly outdated and how emerging technologies like blockchain and AI are creating new opportunities for ownership. Bob shares his philosophy on success, philanthropy, and why the way you think is more important than the specifics of what you do.
Key Takeaways:
Timestamps:
00:00 – Reevaluating the traditional ladder of success
01:00 – Introducing Bob Stead: Global entrepreneur and blockchain pioneer
02:00 – Early entrepreneurial sparks and the "Freezes" business
08:00 – Lessons from the grocery store: Trading time vs. creating value
12:00 – Disrupting industries through chemical composition and consumer choice
18:00 – Demystifying blockchain and the future of digital ownership
24:00 – The intersection of AI, technology, and human innovation
28:00 – Lessons from the wild: Clarity, grit, and hunting grizzly bears
31:00 – Philanthropy and finding purpose after "making it."
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About the Guest:
Bob Stead is the co-founder of a multi-billion dollar nutritional company operating in 50 countries and a former CEO across healthcare and product development sectors. He is an early Bitcoin miner and blockchain infrastructure builder, as well as an author, philanthropist, and world-record-holding outdoorsman. His diverse background spans from high-tech digital assets to boots-on-the-ground charity work in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Guest Resource:
Website: https://cirrusnetworks.io/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-l-2149aaa/
Are your marketing words actually moving the needle, or just taking up space? Discover how to transform your copy into a measurable growth tool with industry veteran Stephen Kimball.
In this episode of The Daily Mastermind, host George Wright III sits down with copywriting legend Stephen Kimball to discuss the evolution of direct response copywriting. They dive deep into why high-level marketing strategy must always drive your message, especially in an era saturated with generic, AI-driven marketing.
Kimball shares his insights on how to build authentic authority and why understanding human behavior is the secret to high-converting sales copy. Whether you are launching a new product or scaling a brand, this conversation reveals the subtle tweaks that turn words into profit.
Key Takeaways:
03:02 – Why a Copywriter Should Be Viewed as a Marketing Partner
04:30 – The Impact of AI on Content Quality and Market Authority
06:45 – The Art of Persuasion in a Competitive Ad Environment
08:45 – Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Launching Products
11:05 – The Three Core Pillars: Function, Audience, and Uniqueness
15:30 – Authenticity and the Rise of User-Generated Content (UGC)
20:45 – Strategic Tweaks: Headlines, Upsells, and Smartphone Optimization
24:30 – Establishing a Baseline to Stop Chronically Testing Without Direction
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About the Guest: Stephen Kimball is a direct response copywriting expert with over 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies like Capital One and Walmart. He specializes in helping brand owners sharpen their messaging and turn words into measurable business growth tools. Stephen acts as a strategic marketing partner, focusing on human behavior and buying habits to maximize profitability.
Guest Resource:
Website: SKcopywriting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenkimb/
In this episode, George Wright III sits down with Lee Krijian, co-founder of Encompass Pay, to uncover one of the most overlooked profit strategies in business today: eliminating hidden revenue leakage from payment processing. While most entrepreneurs focus on increasing sales, Lee reveals how businesses processing millions—sometimes billions—are silently losing significant margins through outdated payment structures.
Lee introduces the concept of “fair charging,” a compliant and strategic approach to offset credit card processing fees without negatively impacting customer experience. The conversation dives into why many companies resist this shift, the legal pitfalls of improper surcharging, and how a simple adjustment can immediately boost EBITDA.
Through real-world examples, including private equity firms adding tens of millions in enterprise value, this episode challenges traditional thinking. It highlights why optimizing existing revenue streams is often more powerful than chasing new ones.
Key Takeaways
02:30 – Understanding Profit Leakage in Payment Processing
04:45 – Why Businesses Ignore Hidden Revenue Opportunities
07:00 – What is “Fair Charging” and How It Works
09:15 – Real Example: Turning Processing Costs into Profit
12:00 – Case Studies: Adding Millions to EBITDA
14:30 – Identifying If Your Business is Losing Money
16:00 – Overcoming the Mental Block to Adopt Change
18:30 – Industry Trends & Why This Strategy is Growing
20:30 – The Power of Networks and Relationships in Business
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About the Guest
Lee Krijian is a seasoned entrepreneur and financial strategist with over 30 years of experience in the consumer finance industry. He is the Co-Founder of Encompass Pay, a company focused on helping businesses recover lost revenue and increase profitability through optimized payment processing systems.
Lee specializes in identifying hidden financial inefficiencies—particularly in credit card processing—and implementing compliant “fair charging” strategies that allow companies to improve margins without raising prices or increasing sales volume. He currently oversees a nine-figure payment portfolio, with clients collectively saving millions of dollars annually.
Connect with Lee Krijian
Company Website: https://encompasspay.com
Email: [email protected]
In this episode of The Daily Mastermind, George Wright III breaks down one of the most overlooked reasons people fail to achieve their goals: lack of clarity. While many believe they need more resources, better strategies, or additional skills, the real barrier is often confusion caused by too many inputs, distractions, and competing priorities.
George explains how clarity acts as the foundation for focus, discipline, and results. He introduces a powerful framework centered on three core areas: vision, purpose, and priorities. Listeners will learn why simplifying their goals is essential and how eliminating noise can dramatically improve decision-making and execution.
The episode also provides a practical 5-step process to create clarity, emphasizing that clarity is not something you wait for—it’s something you build through action. If you’ve been overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next move, this episode offers a clear roadmap to regain control, sharpen your focus, and start making meaningful progress.
Key Takeaways:
Clarity Drives Results: Lack of clarity—not lack of talent—is the main reason people feel stuck and fail to gain momentum.
Focus on What Matters Most: Reduce your goals and priorities to what truly moves the needle instead of trying to do everything.
Execution Creates Clarity: Stop waiting for perfect direction—taking action is what generates clarity and progress.
Eliminate Noise: Too much information leads to indecision; simplifying inputs leads to better decisions.
Use a Clarity Filter: Align daily actions with your vision and eliminate anything that doesn’t contribute to your goals.
01:10 – Why Most People Feel Stuck (It’s Not What You Think)
02:00 – The Real Problem: Overwhelm, Noise, and Indecision
03:00 – How Clarity Creates Power (Focus → Discipline → Results)
03:30 – The 3 Types of Clarity: Vision, Purpose, Priorities
05:00 – The 5-Step Process to Create Clarity
07:00 – Common Mistakes That Kill Progress
08:30 – Mindset Shift: Don’t Find Clarity—Create It
09:00 – Daily Questions to Build Clarity
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George Wright III interviews Phil R. Taylor, founder and CEO of the Goal Achievers Summit, about building entrepreneurs through three core tracks: sales and marketing, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Taylor shares how discovering professional selling at 18 changed his view of work and was shaped by key books like How to Win Friends and Influence People, Think and Grow Rich, and Tom Hopkins’ selling program.
He explains the Summit as a mastermind-driven movement designed to create clarity on goals and ongoing accountability through small groups that meet weekly between events, emphasizing community over “lone wolf” entrepreneurship. Taylor ties mastery to service, choosing friends carefully, daily learning through Proverbs, and leading through example, concluding with advice to guard your heart and act with integrity for greater impact.
What You'll Learn:
– How Phil discovered professional selling at 18 and why it changed his worldview
– The three tracks inside the Goal Achievers Summit, and who each one is for
– Why mastery is always tied to service and how to use that in your business
– The weekly accountability structure that keeps Summit members moving between events
– How to guard your heart and lead with integrity for greater long-term impact
– Why your circle of friends may be the most important business decision you make
01:34 Show Intro And Guest
03:47 Sales Spark At 18
05:37 Three Summit Tracks
07:34 Why Mastermind Matters
11:19 Biblical Roots Of Mastermind
15:16 Surround Yourself Wisely
16:45 Daily Proverbs Ritual
18:20 Leadership Means Action
20:51 Dreaming Versus Doing
23:02 Summit As A Movement
24:40 Goals Plus Accountability
27:09 Final Advice: Watch Your Heart
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About the Guest:
Phil Taylor is the founder and CEO of the Goal Achievers Summit, a platform dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow through leadership, sales, and mastermind collaboration. With decades of experience and connections to top thought leaders, he focuses on creating impact-driven communities that foster real transformation.
Guest Resources:
Website: https://www.goalachieverssummit.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrtaylor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goalachieverssummit/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goalachieverssummit/
George Wright III interviews serial entrepreneur and 18 Summers Advisory CEO George Rivera, who shares a pivotal moment from 2015 when his dying father urged him not to miss his son Leo’s games, revealing how founders become “cash rich, time poor” and risk family breakdown and regret. Rivera explains his Buyback Time Formula, starting with a “freedom audit” of all activities, then applying a “10K per hour filter” to identify work outside a founder’s zone of genius and remove it via the “time liberation trifecta”: eliminate, automate, or delegate.
He emphasizes delegating outcomes with clear success criteria, guardrails, and a weekly 15-minute cadence, using Loom recordings and AI to create SOPs. Rivera’s “18 Summers” mission highlights the finite time with children and outlines practical reconnection steps like calendar commitments, weekly family check-ins, and true presence, while also describing his 11-year-old son Leo’s interview podcast.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
01:18 Pivot Moment and 18 Summers
02:59 Cash Rich Time Poor Trap
04:46 Freedom Audit and 10K Filter
07:03 Zone of Genius Focus
07:56 Time Liberation Trifecta
10:26 Delegation With Ownership
13:14 SOPs With Loom and AI
15:42 Mission Behind 18 Summers
18:36 Reconnecting With Family
20:39 Presence Over Proximity
23:03 Leo Podcast and Lessons
26:35 Resources and Final Takeaways
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About the Guest
George Rivera is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of 18 Summers Advisory, helping founders reclaim their time, scale their businesses, and reconnect with their families. With over 30 years of experience, he focuses on building systems that create both business growth and personal freedom.
His work is centered around the belief that true success includes both professional achievement and personal fulfillment. Through his frameworks—such as the Buyback Time Formula—he teaches business owners how to create systems that allow their companies to grow without sacrificing the moments that matter most.
Guest Resources:
Website: https://buybacktimeformula.com/home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgerivera77
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgerivera1977
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-rivera-53b3296/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buybacktimeformula
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buybacktimeformula
This episode of the Daily Mastermind features Kurt Belding, founder of Western Obsessions TV. The conversation explores how Belding transitioned from a burnt-out entrepreneur managing dozens of employees and multiple failing businesses to running a streamlined $3 million media and talent agency entirely solo using AI and automation.
They emphasize that businesses with similar offerings can separate themselves “light years” through personality and narrative. In their own business, storytelling is used to build trust by letting audiences watch hunts through episodes or social clips until they feel they know and trust the speaker. That trust carries into sales conversations, so when the speaker or consultants recommend a hunt to book, customers already have confidence in the brand’s guidance.
23:29 Avoiding a Bland Brand
23:51 Standing Out With Personality
24:07 Building Trust Through Content
24:21 Turning Trust Into Bookings
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
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About the Guest:
Kurt Belding is a seasoned entrepreneur, content creator, and the founder of Western Obsessions TV, a premier hunting media brand and talent booking agency. With over 20 years of experience in the business world, Kurt has navigated the highs and lows of entrepreneurship—from franchising a 26-location retail chain to successfully scaling his current niche media empire to over $3 million in annual revenue.
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George Wright III explains that most people start Monday reacting to leftover stress, unfinished tasks, and urgent messages, which keeps them stuck, while high performers begin with intention through a “weekly reset.” He defines the weekly reset as a deliberate mental, emotional, and strategic recalibration that resets identity, targets, and standards, and warns that skipping it leads to scattered execution, overcommitment, burnout, reactivity, and drifting growth. He outlines three pillars: clarity (define 1–3 key outcomes and what makes the week a win), focus (identify what not to do, remove distractions, and time-block high-value activities), and discipline (set non-negotiable habits and execute consistently). He offers a simple framework—reflect, reframe to neutral, and refocus priorities—plus common pitfalls like overplanning and setting too many goals.
00:00 Design Your Week
00:46 Why Mondays Go Wrong
01:39 What Weekly Reset Means
02:31 Three Reset Pillars
03:59 Quick Reset Framework
05:08 Identity Shift to Lead
06:11 Avoid Planning Traps
07:05 Standards and Closing
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“It’s Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”
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The Daily Mastermind is a Daily Podcast for Entrepreneurs. It provides a Daily Dose of Inspiration, Motivation and Education to help you Create Your Ultimate Destiny and Unleash Your Potential.

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