The Purpose Chasers

Have you noticed a shift in your relationship lately? Maybe you’ve been married for 20 years but just can’t seem to rekindle what drew you together. Or maybe you are thinking about marriage but realize there is still a lot of work to be done within your relationship. 

Our guests this week, Danielle and Justin Williams, hosts of the Legendary Marriage podcast, join us as we dive into what it means to build a successful marriage. We discuss the importance of teamwork, why honest communication matters, and how to create a life together. Danielle and Justin also speak with us about the early trials in their marriage and how they have used their experiences to help other couples set the groundwork for their futures.

Topics Discussed:

• Why honest communication is key to having a legendary marriage
• Learning to understand your goals and pursuing a future together 
• Why couples can benefit from coaching each other
• How the culture and environment dictates the state of your marriage
• Learning how to reignite the fire of the honeymoon phase

Connect with Danielle and Justin Williams

• Website: https://www.legendarymarriage.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/legendarymarriages. 
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/legendarymarriages

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Connect with Mark Crandall

• Website: https://markcrandall.net
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-crandall-lmsw-lcdc-570b1280/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purposechaserspodcast/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purposechasers/?hl=en

Have you ever wondered if there was something more to life than what you’ve been told? Something much bigger than yourself urging you to step up and live life on purpose? The truth is, we all have self-limiting beliefs that stop us from stepping into our true calling. But what if there was a way to unlearn our limitations?

Our guest this week, entrepreneur and host of the Unconventional Leaders podcast, Heather Parady shares with us how she stepped into her calling by unlearning self-limiting beliefs, the insecurities of education, and the pressures of religious limitations. Heather talks to us about what it means to start from ground zero and how she uses that as a driving force to help other people. When we use our spiritual transformation as a means of bettering ourselves, we are able to fully step into our callings. 

Topics Discussed:

• Unlearning our limiting beliefs
• Using our gifts for the societal good
• Why survival mode isn’t enough for internal success
• How competition can drive us away from our callings
• Becoming who we are supposed to be without limitations
• Evaluating our spiritual transformations

Connect with Heather Parady 

• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/645500432309046/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherparady/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady

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Connect with Mark Crandall

• Website: https://markcrandall.net
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-crandall-lmsw-lcdc-570b1280/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purposechaserspodcast/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purposechasers/?hl=en

What are you actually chasing? For most entrepreneurs, the finish line is a moving target defined by other people’s expectations. In this episode, Mark is joined by Chantelle Turner, the creator of Stronger Mommy, who has revolutionized the narrative around special needs parenting. Chantelle didn't just build a brand; she built an online sanctuary where parents move from "disability" to "different ability."

Chantelle and Mark discuss the "thief of comparison" and how to protect your vision from the background noise of the industry. Chantelle shares her tactical approach to becoming a problem solver within your passion, proving that finding opportunities is a superpower anyone can develop. Whether you are building a non-profit or a high-level marketing firm, this conversation will help you redefine your success and start treating money as a tool rather than a destination.

Key Takeaways:

• Redefining the Narrative: How Chantelle transitioned from a "victim" mindset to an advocate, changing "disability" to "different ability."

• The Comparison Trap: Why comparing your Chapter 1 to someone else’s Chapter 20 kills your momentum and your mission.

• The Problem-Solver Superpower: How to identify the biggest gaps in your industry and build a business that fills them.

• Money as a Tool: Shifting your perspective on wealth so it serves your purpose instead of becoming your master.

The Purpose Chasers | Align. Scale. Thrive.Ready to stop chasing and start living? For the full podcast archive, exclusive merch, and deep dives into the "Heart-Centered Hustle," visit the home base:👉 ThePurposeChasers.com

Ready to turn your happy clients into your best marketing? Mark Crandall works with coaches, consultants, and trades businesses on testimonial marketing, content, and business growth. Book a consultation at TheHappyCheck.com

Free resource: Download The Happy Check List (the 3-Question Framework) at TheHappyCheck.com/checklist

Do you struggle with comparison when it comes to creating content? Maybe you are thinking about launching a podcast but the number of downloads of other podcasts challenges you. Maybe you already started a business but the number of clients in other businesses frightens you. Regardless of where you are at in your journey, the number one killer of hopes and dreams is comparison.

This week, I am sharing with you my struggle of comparison and how I am able to acknowledge my own strengths. You have a unique gift to offer to the world, so stop comparing your beginning to the middle of someone else’s story.

Topics Discussed:

• How comparison depletes past accomplishments

• Why comparison is detrimental to personal growth

• The importance of self-evaluation

Connect with Mark Crandall:

• Website: https://markcrandall.net

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-crandall-lmsw-lcdc-570b1280/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purposechaserspodcast/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purposechasers/?hl=en

Ready to turn your happy clients into your best marketing? Mark Crandall works with coaches, consultants, and trades businesses on testimonial marketing, content, and business growth. Book a consultation at TheHappyCheck.com

Free resource: Download The Happy Check List (the 3-Question Framework) at TheHappyCheck.com/checklist

When was the last time you truly got alone with yourself and asked: "Who am I, and what am I doing with my life?" In a world full of background noise and "hustle" expectations, most people are running toward a version of success that isn't even theirs. In this episode, Mark sits down with marketing strategist and host of the Unbecoming podcast, Phoebe Mroczek, to discuss the vital process of shedding the layers that no longer serve you.

Phoebe shares the exact moment she chose to shut out the noise and focus on her true calling. We dive deep into the self-limiting beliefs—like "I'm not good enough"—that stop us from evolving. Before you can answer what you are called to do, you must first give yourself permission to figure out who you are called to be. This is a masterclass in identity-driven success for every heart-centered hustler.

Key Takeaways:

• Shutting Out the Noise: How to create the mental space necessary to hear your own calling over the world's expectations.

• The "Who" Before the "What": Why identity must precede activity if you want to avoid burnout and find true fulfillment.

• Granting Permission: Breaking the cycle of seeking external validation and learning to give yourself the green light.

• Overcoming the Fear of Failure: Strategic shifts to move past the "not good enough" narrative and start moving toward the person you want to become.

The Purpose Chasers | Align. Scale. Thrive.Ready to stop chasing and start living? For the full podcast archive, exclusive merch, and deep dives into the "Heart-Centered Hustle," visit the home base:👉 ThePurposeChasers.com

Ready to turn your happy clients into your best marketing? Mark Crandall works with coaches, consultants, and trades businesses on testimonial marketing, content, and business growth. Book a consultation at TheHappyCheck.com

Free resource: Download The Happy Check List (the 3-Question Framework) at TheHappyCheck.com/checklist

Have you ever made a decision solely based on the opinions of what others thought you should do? Maybe you chose the wrong career path because other people told you how to live your life.

Maybe you didn’t take the jump on landing your dream client because other people told you not to put yourself out there. But, if you truly want to excel into who you are called to be, you have got to start leaning into what your inner voice is telling you.

This week, I share a personal experience of what happened when I chose my intuition over what other people thought I should do. I also teach you how you too can tap into that inner voice and operate at the highest level you were called to. Regardless of the excuses you keep telling yourself, you can step into that calling. Sometimes, we just need reminders along the way.

Topics Discussed:

• Why not every opportunity is the best opportunity

• Why focusing on money alone can hinder your decision making
• How getting quiet strengthens your ability to listen to your intuition
• Why other people’s opinions should never have a louder voice than your heart
• How outside noise hinders your ability for growth

Connect with Mark Crandall:

• Website: https://markcrandall.net

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-crandall-lmsw-lcdc-570b1280/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purposechaserspodcast/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purposechasers/?hl=en

Ready to turn your happy clients into your best marketing? Mark Crandall works with coaches, consultants, and trades businesses on testimonial marketing, content, and business growth. Book a consultation at TheHappyCheck.com

Free resource: Download The Happy Check List (the 3-Question Framework) at TheHappyCheck.com/checklist

Do you have a dream of starting something BIG? Do you get stopped by your own limiting beliefs? Then this was recorded for you. 

I've never shared why I started the Purpose Chasers Podcast with the world and wanted to share why and the process that I've gone through. 

Connect with Mark Crandall:

• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

Ready to turn your happy clients into your best marketing? Mark Crandall works with coaches, consultants, and trades businesses on testimonial marketing, content, and business growth. Book a consultation at TheHappyCheck.com

Free resource: Download The Happy Check List (the 3-Question Framework) at TheHappyCheck.com/checklist

How do you go from one year of light martial arts training to fighting on the biggest stage in the world? In this episode, Mark is joined by professional MMA veteran Clifford Starks. Clifford has competed in the UFC, Bellator, and the World Series of Fighting, but his greatest battles—and victories—have taken place within his own mind.

Clifford shares the foundational lessons he learned at just six years old: that life is about action and that you must take total responsibility for your results, regardless of the circumstances. From navigating the isolation of not "fitting in" as a child to amassing an undefeated 7-0 pro record, Clifford discusses how to use "no" as fuel and why the greatest opportunities are always hidden inside your biggest obstacles. If you are ready to stop making excuses and start taking massive action, this conversation is your blueprint.

Key Takeaways:

• The Call to the UFC: The dedication and "impossible" vision required to jump from a beginner to an elite professional athlete.

• Life is About Action: Why taking immediate responsibility for your life is the only way to gain control over your destiny.

• The Optimist’s Edge: How to mentally reframe obstacles as opportunities for growth and proof of your potential.

• Disproving the Doubters: Using the skepticism of others as the ultimate fuel for your personal and professional evolution.

The Purpose Chasers | Align. Scale. Thrive.Ready to stop chasing and start living? For the full podcast archive, exclusive merch, and deep dives into the "Heart-Centered Hustle," visit the home base:👉 ThePurposeChasers.com

Ready to turn your happy clients into your best marketing? Mark Crandall works with coaches, consultants, and trades businesses on testimonial marketing, content, and business growth. Book a consultation at TheHappyCheck.com

Free resource: Download The Happy Check List (the 3-Question Framework) at TheHappyCheck.com/checklist

NEVER underestimate the power of a thank you. This doesn't even need to be for something that was directly done, you can thank someone for an indirect impact as well. 

In this episode, I share how I utilize leverage in my business, and in my life and give a shout out to YOU the audience of the Purpose Chasers Podcast for all of your support. 

Make sure to join our Facebook Community: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/PurposeChasersCommunity/

Ready to turn your happy clients into your best marketing? Mark Crandall works with coaches, consultants, and trades businesses on testimonial marketing, content, and business growth. Book a consultation at TheHappyCheck.com

Free resource: Download The Happy Check List (the 3-Question Framework) at TheHappyCheck.com/checklist

How do you transition from the elite world of Naval Special Operations and ultra-endurance athletics to the complex world of entrepreneurship? You start by being honest. In this episode, Mark welcomes back Rick Alexander, author of Burn Your Couch and host of LionHeart Radio, for a deep dive into the value structures that define a high-performance life.

Rick challenges the typical "hustle" narrative by arguing that the quickest path to high performance isn't more work—it's more authenticity. He shares his struggles as an entrepreneur, his evolving relationship with money, and why the most important skill you can learn is saying "NO" to anything that doesn't align with your mission. If you are looking for clarity in your coaching practice or your personal life, Rick’s insights from the Clarity Academy will help you stop settling and start leading.

Key Takeaways:

• Authenticity as an Accelerator: Why being your true self is the most efficient way to achieve elite results in business.

• The Power of "No": Learning to guard your time and energy against distractions that mimic opportunities.

• Investing in the Self: Rick’s criteria for finding a world-class coach and why networking is a non-negotiable for growth.

• The Clarity Academy: Inside the framework designed to lead people through adversity and into a life of profound meaning.

The Purpose Chasers | Align. Scale. Thrive.Ready to stop chasing and start living? For the full podcast archive, exclusive merch, and deep dives into the "Heart-Centered Hustle," visit the home base:👉 ThePurposeChasers.com

Ready to turn your happy clients into your best marketing? Mark Crandall works with coaches, consultants, and trades businesses on testimonial marketing, content, and business growth. Book a consultation at TheHappyCheck.com

Free resource: Download The Happy Check List (the 3-Question Framework) at TheHappyCheck.com/checklist