The Purpose Chasers

How do you climb from a real estate rookie to one of the top sales trainers at Keller Williams? You stop selling and start connecting. In this episode, Mark is joined by Jayson Stone to deconstruct the "value bombs" that transformed his career and his life.

Jayson and Mark pull back the curtain on the sales industry, revealing why so many professionals fail by losing sight of the human being on the other side of the transaction. If you want to master the art of influence without losing your soul, Jayson’s insights on authenticity and high-level training will give you the competitive edge you’ve been looking for.

Key Takeaways:

• The Sales Connection: Why human-centric communication is the most overlooked "secret" in elite real estate.

• From Rookie to Trainer: Jayson’s journey to the top of Keller Williams and what it takes to train the next generation of closers.

• Overcoming the "Salesy" Stigma: How to drive massive revenue while maintaining deep personal integrity.

• Mindset of a High-Performer: The daily habits and mental shifts required to thrive in a high-pressure sales environment.

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Ian shares his experience with getting caught in the "hustle" and the realization he had surrounding WHY he was working. Ian is a successful real estate agent that has built a team of badasses. Ian's perspective on time freedom and quality of life is what makes him a prime guest on the Purpose Chasers Podcast.

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Purpose Chasers Podcast is designed to provide insights into personal development, spirituality, recovery, entrepreneurship and how to create an unstoppable mindset to empower individuals to break free from mediocrity and live extraordinarily.

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What does it take to go from owning a restaurant for 25 years and working 90 hours a week to owning 1,100+ multifamily units and becoming a world-class mentor? In this episode, Mark talks with Gino Barbaro, co-founder of the massive real estate brand Jake and Gino, about the exact moment he decided to exit the "rat race."

Gino shares his journey of engulfing his life in personal development to break free from the restaurant industry. He dives deep into how he leveraged coaching and real estate to create a life of true freedom for his family of six. If you feel like your business owns you—rather than you owning your business—this conversation is your wake-up call to start chasing your purpose.

Key Takeaways:

• The Exit Strategy: How Gino transitioned from a grueling 25-year restaurant career to financial freedom in multifamily real estate.

• The Education Shift: Why "engulfing" yourself in personal development is the only way to break mediocre patterns.

• Building a Real Estate Empire: The foundations of the "Wheel Barrow Profits" system and mentoring thousands of students.

• Fatherhood & Legacy: How a father of six manages high-level investments while staying present for what matters most.

  
  

  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

How do you go from being a "ragged victim" in a Salvation Army food line to becoming a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and Ph.D. holder? You do it five minutes at a time. In this powerful episode, Mark sits down with Carolyn Colleen to discuss her journey through abuse, poverty, and the limiting beliefs that keep so many people trapped in their past.

Carolyn reveals her "F.I.E.R.C.E. 5" method—a tactical approach to personal transformation that focuses on winning small increments of time to build massive momentum. This isn't just a story of survival; it’s a blueprint for anyone looking to bridge the gap between their current struggle and the extraordinary life they deserve.

Key Takeaways:

• The F.I.E.R.C.E. Method: Breaking down the 5-minute strategy to face fear and reclaim your well-being.

• Breaking the Cycle: How to navigate the transition from an abusive environment to academic and entrepreneurial success.

• Shattering Limiting Beliefs: Mark and Carolyn discuss the specific mental shifts required to heal from trauma and build an "epic" life.

• The "F.I.E.R.C.E." Motherhood: Balancing a full-time career, a coaching business, and a Ph.D. while staying present for your family.

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

What happens when a "convict" interviews a career Police Officer? The walls come down, and the truth about human potential comes out. In our debut episode, Mark sits down with Aaron Keith Hawkins to explore the thin line between mediocrity and an extraordinary life.

Aaron opens up about a harrowing near-death experience that acted as a "pattern interrupt," forcing him to re-evaluate his path and pivot toward a life of radical service. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your career or seeking a deeper sense of calling, this conversation provides the blueprint for shifting your outlook and becoming a true Purpose Chaser.

Key Takeaways:

• The Near-Death Pivot: How a single moment of crisis can catapult you into a lifetime of service.

• Dual-Track Success: Lessons from Aaron on how he balances a full-time career in law enforcement while building a thriving coaching and speaking business.

• Breaking the Cycle: Why "potential" is a trap if you don't have the mindset to back it up.

• The Power of Perspective: Finding common ground and humanity in the most unlikely partnerships.

  
  

  
  

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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

In this episode of Take Action Tuesday Mark Crandall, LMSW, LCDC| Transformational Life & Business Coach| Keynote Speaker| discusses how to get out of the cycle of working for Friday and dreading your daily life.

Purpose Chasers Podcast is designed to provide insights into personal development, spirituality, recovery, entrepreneurship and how to create an unstoppable mindset to empower individuals to break free from mediocrity and live extraordinarily. 

Carey Smolensky is the author of the book "Living Life with Passion and Helping Others". Published December 2015, this book is an embodiment of how he lives his life. Carey is Executive Producer of The Passion Summit; an annual event of two life-changing days, in the Chicago area, to ignite your passions, fuel your existence, create purpose, help others and be part of a lifelong global community. Carey is constantly challenging himself, both physically and mentally, and giving of himself in donating his time, talents and self for numerous charities. As a founding board member of Front Row Foundation and the annual Warm Clothing and Giving Hearts Drive (http://www.awarmerwinter.com), Carey has firsthand experience in helping others. Carey talks to Purpose Chaser Podcast about he built a family-owned company and has found a way to balance business while treating employees as family and partner vendors as respected extended family.

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Purpose Chasers Podcast is designed to provide insights into personal development, spirituality, recovery, entrepreneurship and how to create an unstoppable mindset to empower individuals to break free from mediocrity and live extraordinarily.

Check out more information: https://markcrandall.net

In this episode of Take Action Tuesday the realization that no one can do it for you is shared. All actions need to be taken by the individual desiring the outcomes. I share systems to implement to ensure that you accomplish all of your desired outcomes. 

Purpose Chasers Podcast is designed to provide insights into personal development, spirituality, recovery, entrepreneurship and how to create an unstoppable mindset to empower individuals to break free from mediocrity and live extraordinarily. 

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Tara Bosler is a master copywriter and this episode is jam-packed with deep insight and perspective to aid anyone looking to further their message. Tara outlines how a business can define and share a concise message to their audience.......then Mark brings up the topic of Feminism. Mark discusses the struggles of wanting to back the feminine movement while navigating male relationships.

This episode goes deep and provides spectacular insights and mental challenges.

In this episode of Take Action Tuesday Mark Crandall| Transformational Life & Business Coach| Keynote Speaker| discusses how he uses 1 hour on Sundays to plan the success of his entire week. 

Purpose Chasers Podcast is designed to provide insights into personal development, spirituality, recovery, entrepreneurship and how to create an unstoppable mindset to empower individuals to break free from mediocrity and live extraordinarily. 

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