When John Truscott left politics to build his own PR firm, he didn’t realize how heavy the pressure would hit.

Lost clients. Bare-bones months. Thirty paychecks depending on him.

And he learned very quickly: if you won't show up, your business won't either. 

He remembers taking heat for voicing unpopular opinions as the governor of Michigan’s press secretary, and later navigating an unlikely merger with a competitor-turned-friend.

Because success doesn’t come from playing it safe.

Success comes from walking away at the right moment, having the uncomfortable but necessary conversations, grinding through calls, and remaining steady when cycles get brutal.

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Ethan Lloyd built a marketing agency from scratch, landing major gigs with Detroit’s city government and helping both local florists and big names tell their story.

He started starting small... $250 a month jobs and no experience.

Then the real stories came out.

The moment he realized he had no idea who supported or hated him.
Why he’d rather work with real people, not liars or the ego-driven.
And what kept him going when quitting felt like the only option.

Connect with Ethan 
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Manager Jon slept on an office floor for eight months, tasting carpet between dreams and the grind. He built studios from scratch. Connected with creators who had millions of followers but were still broke. Turns out “followers” don’t pay bills. Brand clarity and speaking real numbers do.

Top takeaways:
-Break the silence about your struggles.
-Track what your time is actually worth.
-Build something anyone can grow inside of... even if you’re not sure how you’ll pay rent next month.

Do you measure yourself against others, or against the version of yourself you’re fighting to become?

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#ContentCreation #EntrepreneurLife #PodcastTips #CreatorJourney #StudioBuild #BrandClarity #ImposterSyndrome #AuthenticContent

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I sit down with Coach Bob Shenefelt, creator of the Visionary Forum and author of Unscatter the Chatter, and talk about the real ups and downs of entrepreneurial living.

Coach Bob shares his stories of failure and self-discovery, including how he almost lost everything... financially and personally.

Why do visionary leaders struggle to slow down? How can building the right team save your business? Why is identity and self-worth so tangled with what we build? If you’ve wondered if you’re the only one who struggles with doubt, burnout, and the pressure to keep going, you can't afford to miss this episode.

#Entrepreneurship #VisionaryLeadership #BusinessGrowth

**Connect with Coach Bob**
Web: https://imatter.com/

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Jocelyn Ho is the founder of Rare Plant Fairy a world-class rare tropical plant business after immigrating to the US.

She shares how loneliness in a new country fed her curiosity and a collector's mindset which sparked the $1M idea - turning a pandemic hobby into a thriving company with 100,000+ plants, an international customer base, and a one-of-a-kind Detroit facility. 

We talk building culture, hiring your first employee (and your spouse), and the CRAZY world of $50,000 plants.

Rare Plant Fairy: https://rareplantfairy.com
The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean

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What happens when your grandmother gives you $— and you put all of it into Bitcoin?
That decision turned Erik Finman into one of the youngest Bitcoin millionaires in the world. In this episode of The Dillon England Show, we unpack his wild story: from buying Bitcoin at $10 a coin to hitting $1M at just 18 years old, and how that early win shaped his view on money, innovation, and freedom.
We go deep on crypto, AI, censorship, and America’s future — why Erik believes blockchain technology like Optio will redefine social media, why free speech is at risk, and how decentralized platforms like Parler can protect truth in the digital age.
This is part tech, part philosophy, and part wake-up call. We talk about:
-How AI could make work optional (and what that means for purpose)
-What really happened to America’s work ethic
-The untold story of Bitcoin’s early days and his viral protest that started it all
-The Kennedy legacy, government overreach, and COVID-era manipulation
-The future of blockchain-based social platforms that can’t be silenced
If you care about innovation, free speech, or the next generation of builders — this one’s worth your full attention.

1:00 Intro
03:07 From Crypto to Politics
04:50 Class, Culture, and Free Speech in the UK vs. US
07:00 America’s Decline in Work Ethic
10:00 Boeing, Maintenance, and the Hidden Crisis
13:00 Moon Landing and American Ingenuity
17:00 How AI Will Replace Jobs (and Why That’s Good)
20:00 Robots, Family, and the Future of Parenting
26:00 The AI Economy: Two Classes of People
30:00 Generational Wealth, Parenting, and Purpose
33:00 The Kennedy Legacy & Family Lessons
37:00 The Protest That Introduced Him to Bitcoin
39:00 Bitcoin at $100: How He Made $1M by 18
45:00 Why Free Speech Needs Blockchain
49:00 The Twitter Files and Government Censorship
55:00 COVID, Fauci, and The Collapse of Trust
1:03:00 The Boomer Mindset vs Modern Culture
1:05:00 Final Thoughts + The Future of Parler & Optio

💡 ABOUT THE GUEST — ERIK FINMAN

Erik Finman is one of the world’s youngest Bitcoin millionaires. He invested $1,000 in Bitcoin at age 12 and became a millionaire by 18. Since then, he’s built multiple tech ventures, advised companies on blockchain innovation, and become an outspoken advocate for free speech and decentralized technology.

Follow Erik on X: https://twitter.com/erikfinman

Learn more about Optio Blockchain & Parler: https://parler.com

ABOUT THE DILLON ENGLAND SHOW

Our mission is authentic conversation with interesting people across personal growth, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle improvement — while keeping it entertaining and informative.
Hosted by Dillon England, brand voice for Parler and top 5% creator on PlayTV.

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If you’re leading a team and feel like you’re always fighting fires, this one’s for you. Dave Feidner breaks down identity change, Level 5 leadership, the “change equation,” and how EOS gives teams a real operating system — not just another meeting. We get practical on aligning human energy, ending normalized dysfunction, and why your culture follows your habits.
We also swap stories on London vs Detroit, language and respect, self-sabotage, philosophy, and what “authentic” really means — hint: it doesn’t mean staying the same. If your company needs vision, discipline, and traction, watch this, then book your 90-minute.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:03:40 What EOS is and why it works
00:05:48 Dave’s path from paper route to global scale
00:16:00 Culture, belonging, and aligning human energy
00:31:06 Tools → habits → organizational alignment
00:34:40 Level 5 leadership and humility vs ego
00:39:05 Self-sabotage and identity shifts leaders must make
00:47:46 The Change Equation explained
00:53:19 Why teams slip around day 90 and how to reset
00:55:58 Running in 90-day worlds and the hero’s journey
01:26:24 Where to find Dave and EOS next steps

Connect with Dave
Find Dave on LinkedIn and via the EOS Worldwide Implementer directory.



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“Fail, fail, fail”—except do it prepared. Today I’m joined by Omai Kofi—first-generation millionaire, strategist, and connector—to tear down the myths that keep people stuck. We trace her journey from welfare and odd jobs to 111 documented income streams and real ownership, including the “food-stamp card” identity shock, the 2015 pivot into investing, and how she engineered an environment that pulled her up instead of holding her down.
Omai breaks down wealth vehicles that compound your efforts: infinite banking (using properly structured whole life to recapture dollars), real-estate equity plays (HELOCs, cash-out refis), and the principle that money should make more money than your labor. We talk heart-set vs mindset, why courage and preparation beat hype, and how to curate rooms with people who talk wealthy, act wealthy, and build durable systems.
We also get brutally honest about accountability—including a missed mortgage payment that nuked a pristine credit score by 110 points, and the exact framework she used to reverse it without lying or blaming. If you’re tired of feast-or-famine and ready to build an affluent environment, this is your field manual: tell the truth, upgrade your circle, practice relentlessly, and let capital do the heavy lifting.

Check out Dr Omai's website: https://omainetwork.com/bio/

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If you’re exhausted by the circus and just want straight talk, meet Joe D’Orsie—Pennsylvania State Rep for the 47th (Eastern York County). Joe’s the guy who goes home to his family after session, hosts real “Java with Joe” town halls, and votes with facts over feelings. We get into what actually hits home: term limits, keeping girls’ sports for girls, free speech on campus, and school choice that helps families—not systems.

We walk through how politics should work—listen first, push good policy, skip the “keep my seat” game. Joe breaks down his Dads Defending Daughters Act (HB 1849), why anonymous campus “bias reports” need to go, and how he helped deliver a bipartisan win (HB 355) that toughened penalties for adults who prey on minors. We also hit AI and data centers at the local level, what it means to serve a district instead of a party, and why making law from raw emotion almost always backfires.
If you want America-first results without the drama, this one’s for you.

Check out Joe's podcast Straight to the Point on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-to-the-point-with-joe-dorsie/id1710599325

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Former NFL Super Bowl Champ Tony Hills opens up about the day the draft went sideways, the surprise call from Pittsburgh, and walking straight into a Super Bowl. He shares the quiet moment with Troy Polamalu that changed his money life forever, the standard Mike Tomlin demands, the culture Dan Campbell builds, and why the work you do in the dark eventually gets called into the light.

We also go deep on fatherhood, faith, choosing to retire on his terms, and what he tells young athletes about purpose, decisions, and money when the noise is loud and the cameras are gone. If you have a dream, a family, or a team, this one will hit you.

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