Todd Durkin IMPACT Show

In this week's episode of the IMPACT SHOW Podcast, I'm coming at you LIVE from Chapel Service at Christian High School! Every semester, Christian High School invites me to come and fire up the students, speak life into them, and remind them of who they are and what they're capable of becoming. And it just makes my SOUL SING!

This message was one I knew needed to be shared far beyond the walls of that chapel. Inspired by my recent experience at the Pro Football Hall of Fame with my longtime client and friend Drew Brees, I challenge you to think about what it means to live a life worth telling a story about.

Today's podcast is a consortium of my 10-points as I share some of those highlights with you. This includes talking about owning your story instead of letting your past define you, keeping your eyes focused on what's ahead, discovering your purpose, becoming the thermostat instead of the thermometer, surrounding yourself with people who sharpen you, and—most importantly—getting your mind and soul right every single day. This is crucial because your thoughts shape your beliefs, your beliefs shape your actions, and your actions ultimately shape your life. You have gifts inside of you that were never meant to stop with you. They were meant to be shared, used to serve others, and create IMPACT. And that's what this episode is all about.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why you have to OWN YOUR STORY — You may not get to choose every chapter, but you do get to choose your response, your attitude, your direction, and your next decision.
• Why your past does NOT have to define you — Stop living in the rearview mirror and start pressing forward toward what's next.
• How to discover your purpose — Use your gifts and talents to do work you love, produce results that matter, and live a life of purpose.
• Are you a thermometer or a thermostat? — Learn how to stop simply reacting to the environment around you and start setting the temperature wherever you go.
• Why you need to be the leader — Don't wait for someone else to step up. Be willing to say YES and become the leader your team, school, family, church, and community needs.
• Why your circle matters — The people closest to you influence your standards, confidence, habits, choices, and faith. Find the people who challenge you, hold you accountable, celebrate your wins, and bring out your best.
• Who is sharpening YOU? — And just as importantly, who are YOU sharpening? Iron sharpens iron, and we all need people who make us better.
• Why you need to GET YOUR MIND RIGHT every single day — Your mindset isn't something you work on once. It's a daily practice, just like brushing your teeth or taking a shower.
• What you feed your mind matters — What you watch, listen to, read, and consume on social media all shapes the way you think and ultimately the way you live.
• How faith can anchor your mindset — Through prayer, Scripture, affirmations, and staying connected to God, you can continually renew your mind and stay focused on what matters most.
• Why you need to USE YOUR GIFTS — You have unique gifts for a reason. Your talent isn't just for you; it's meant to become your contribution and serve others.
• How to think about the next chapter of your life — You don't have to have the entire map figured out. You just need to know the next step.
• Why you should BE THE LIGHT — Bring positivity, encouragement, confidence, praise, and hope into every room you enter. Your light is meant to be shared.

There's a moment in this episode that really puts everything into perspective. After seeing Drew Brees reach the pinnacle of his football career by being inducted into the Hall of Fame, I also had the opportunity to sit with Steve Gleason, who is battling ALS. One represents the highest of highs in professional sports, while the other reminded me just how precious every single moment of life truly is. That night reinforced something I've said for years: DON'T WASTE YOUR LIFE. You are writing your story right now. Your choices matter. Your future matters. Your gifts matter. And if you're not excited about the next chapter, remember—you're still writing the book.

So as you listen to this episode, ask yourself: What story are you writing? Who is in your circle? Who is sharpening you? Are you setting themtemperature or simply reacting to it? Are you getting your mind right every day? And are you using the gifts God gave you to serve others?

Because at the end of the day, it's not about getting more. It's about serving more. It's about becoming the light. It's about walking into a room and making it brighter because you were there. And it starts TODAY.

If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs a reset in their life right now. And if you haven't already, make sure you're subscribed to the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW so you never miss an episode. If it fired you up to create even more IMPACT—please do me a favor and do 1 (or all 3) of the following things:

1. Please share/forward this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member whom it might benefit. 2. If you have a newsletter or put out emails to your Community, please consider putting a link to this episode if it would serve them also. 3. Please screenshot this episode, share it to your IG stories or on your Facebook, and tag me at: IG: @ToddDurkin FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10

In this week's episode of the IMPACT SHOW Podcast, I'm coming to you live from a very unique location, High Point University (High Point, NC). It's Parents Weekend but I had to rip this episode to you from a special place. Sometimes you have to go through planes, trains, automobiles, three packed academic buildings, and a college dorm room just to get the job done—and that's exactly the point: Don't wait for perfect conditions to take action. You FIND A WAY.

In this special Q&A episode, I'm doing 2 things: 1. I have a special message from High Point's gorgeous campus and one of the more popular & famous intersections on any college campus in the country. 2. I am answering questions from YOU about getting out of a rut, finding more time and focus, discovering your God-given gifts, balancing passion with financial security, knowing when it's time to make a career move, and staying disciplined with nutrition.

These are real questions from you that hit home because we ALL get stuck, overwhelmed, distracted, or uncertain at times. So let's dive in and get your MIND RIGHT!

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How to get yourself out of a rut when you feel stuck, frustrated, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to do next.
• Why movement, inspiring environments, reading, the right people, and taking action can help create a paradigm shift in your mindset.
• How to stop doom-scrolling and start feeding your mind with things that inspire and move you forward.
• The five things to do when you're running out of time or focus, including getting away, creating "Blue Sky Time," getting a coach, setting goals with deadlines, and booking a date with yourself.
• Why your next 90-day plan can help you focus on the needle movers instead of getting distracted by everything that feels "busy."
• How to begin discovering your divine gift and why you often have to DO the thing before you can know if it's truly your calling.
• The power of journaling and why even two to five minutes a day can create clarity, focus, gratitude, and a cathartic release.
• How to navigate the tension between passion, purpose, and financial security—and why you don't always have to choose one over the other.
• What to consider when you're wondering whether it's time to stay in your current career, create new opportunities, or branch out on your own.
• Why deep communication, vulnerability, and looking for ways to create mutual growth can change the trajectory of your career.
• How to stay consistent with nutrition—even when traveling, attending events, or surrounded by temptation.
• Why you need to stop basing your choices solely on how you feel and start building your life around discipline, routines, and intentional decisions.
• How increasing your protein intake and creating simple food rules can help when hunger and cravings are constantly getting in the way.

At the end of the day, this episode comes back to one powerful theme: YOU have more control than you think. When you're stuck, MOVE. When you're overwhelmed, REPRIORITIZE. When you're searching for a purpose, START DOING. When you're lacking focus, CREATE A PLAN. And when you don't feel like doing what you know you need to do, lean on DISCIPLINE instead of your feelings.

Your life, your health, your career, your relationships, your purpose—it all requires intentional action. So wherever you're listening from today, take one thing from this episode and PUT IT INTO ACTION. Don't wait for the perfect time or perfect circumstances. Get after it, live with passion and purpose, and go create MAXIMUM IMPACT!

If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs a reset in their life right now. And if you haven't already, make sure you're subscribed to the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW so you never miss an episode. If it fired you up to create even more IMPACT—please do me a favor and do 1 (or all 3) of the following things:

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Are you needing some more juice, energy, motivation, and inspiration these days? If so, you found the right episode. If now is the time to get your mind right, your energy right, and your life aligned with what matters most, you are in the right place. In this episode of the IMPACT SHOW, I'm bringing you a dose of the same fire, energy, and messaging I've been sharing from stages around the world—from the U.S. Marine Corps to entrepreneurs, Christian schools, and audiences across the globe. We're diving deep into creating impact, developing grit, overcoming adversity, protecting your energy, and becoming the best version of YOU. If you've been feeling tired, burned out, stuck, or simply know there's another level inside of you, this episode is your reminder: you've got more in you. It's time to go find it!

In Episode 497, you're going to learn/hear:

• How to GET YOUR MIND RIGHT when your mind isn't right—and how your thoughts, habits, environment, and influences shape your life.
• Why you should never waste your pain. Discover how adversity can teach you gratitude, sharpen your focus, deepen your purpose, and ultimately become your advantage.
• Why ENERGY IS EVERYTHING and how your daily habits around sleep, exercise, nutrition, recovery, relationships, and quiet time can dramatically impact the way you live.
• How to quarterback your own health and why prioritizing your physical health is one of the greatest investments you can make in your future.
• The importance of creating rules for your life that protect your time, energy, health, relationships, and priorities.
• The 10 Forms of Wealth and how to evaluate the different areas of your life so you can identify where you're thriving—and where you need to grow.
• The "3 & 30" strategy for turning your goals into action and creating meaningful progress every single month.
• Why fundamentals matter. Whether it's your health, business, leadership, relationships, or family, mastering the basics consistently is what creates long-term results.
• Why you must remember who you are—especially when life gets hard—and how reconnecting with your identity, your roots, and your purpose can reignite your fire.
• How to start becoming the next best version of yourself and live a life worth telling a story about.

My friend, we have ONE life. You have a story to live, a legacy to create, and an impact to make. There will be pain. There will be adversity. There will be seasons where you feel tired, burned out, lost, or like you're getting your butt kicked. But don't forget who you are. Get your mind right. Don't waste the pain. Protect your energy. Focus on the fundamentals. And remember who you are and where you're going. You may not have met the best version of yourself YET—and THAT is what makes this journey so exciting. The best is yet to come!

Now it's time to TAKE ACTION. Don't just listen to this episode and move on with your day. Pick ONE thing from today's message and put it into action immediately. Get your mind right. Move your body. Clean up your nutrition. Protect your energy. Write down your goals. Reconnect with your purpose. And most importantly, put the "Freakin" back in the middle of your name and remember what you're made of!

If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs a little fire in their life right now. And if you haven't already, make sure you're subscribed to the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW so you never miss an episode. If it fired you up to create more IMPACT—please do me a favor and do 1 (or all 3) of the following things:

1. Please share/forward this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member whom it might benefit. 2. If you have a newsletter or put out emails to your Community, please consider putting a link to this episode if it would serve them also. 3. Please screenshot this episode, share it to your IG stories or on your Facebook, and tag me at: IG: @ToddDurkin FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10

In this week's episode of the IMPACT SHOW Podcast, I sit down with my friend Billy Hofacker and we talk about something that affects every entrepreneur, business owner, coach, and leader… MONEY. But this conversation goes WAY deeper than numbers in a bank account. Billy shares his incredible journey from a moment when his car was being repossessed and nearly $500,000 in total debt, to completely transforming the way he thought about money, business, wealth, and his future.

Today, Billy is a fractional CFO and financial coach who helps fitness professionals & entrepreneurs create clarity around their finances, build real wealth, and ultimately create more freedom in their lives. We talk about the mistakes so many successful fitness professionals make with money, the importance of knowing your numbers, how to use your business as a vehicle to build wealth OUTSIDE of your business, and why discipline, consistency, and time can completely change your financial future. This is a powerful conversation about money, mindset, faith, family, and taking ownership of the life you're building.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR:

• Billy's powerful financial wake-up call and the moment his car was repossessed.
• How Billy and his wife went from nearly $500,000 in debt to financial freedom.
• The mindset shift that helped Billy stop avoiding his financial problems and finally take action.
• Why even successful fitness professionals can still experience financial stress and anxiety.
• The importance of creating financial rhythms instead of simply "winging it" with your money.
• The three financial buckets every business owner needs to understand: building the foundation, protecting the foundation, and building wealth.
• Why putting every dollar back into your gym or business may NOT be the best long-term wealth strategy.
• How to use your business as a vehicle to build wealth outside of the business.
• The three versions of yourself as an entrepreneur: you doing the work, your team doing the work, and your money working for you.
• The three ingredients to building wealth: money, discipline, and time.
• Why getting rich slowly may actually be the fastest path to long-term financial freedom.
• How to "Be Your Own CFO" and understand the numbers that matter most in your business.
• Billy's "Critical Four" numbers every business owner should know: sales, net income, net owner benefit, and cash.
• Why measuring your numbers isn't enough—you have to look at the data and take action.
• How improving something as simple as your show rate and sales conversations can create a major impact on your bottom line.
• Why you should create an equal-footing conversation with prospects instead of chasing people.
• The simple process of taking inventory, setting a target, and taking the smallest next step forward.
• How Billy approaches teaching his five kids about spending, saving, giving, and investing.
• Why "more is caught than taught" when it comes to the lessons we teach our families.
• The deeper connection between financial health, emotional health, discipline, and your future.
• Billy's powerful question: "What happens if nothing changes?"
• And why the small decisions you make today can completely change where you are 1, 5, or 10 years from now.

This conversation with Billy is a BIG reminder that you can't build the life you want by avoiding the things you don't want to look at. Whether you're struggling financially, doing pretty well, or already at the top of your game, there is ALWAYS another level. Sometimes that next level starts with simply getting clear on where you are, deciding where you want to go, and taking one disciplined step forward. Your numbers matter. Your habits matter. Your decisions matter. And just like fitness, financial freedom isn't built overnight—it's built through consistency, discipline, and doing the right things over and over again.

So take a hard look at your finances, your business, your future, and your family. Ask yourself the question Billy challenges us with: What happens if nothing changes? Then decide what you're going to do about it.

Listen to Episode 496 of the IMPACT SHOW Podcast with Billy Hofacker, take away 1–3 things you can implement immediately, and start creating more clarity, freedom, and impact in your life and business. And if this episode hits home for you, share it with another fitness professional, entrepreneur, or business owner who needs to hear this conversation.

Be sure to tag me on SM at: @ToddDurkin @billyhofacker

#Ep496 #MoneyMatters

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Billy Hofacker has spent more than 25 years in the fitness industry. He built and sold Total Body Boot Camp on Long Island, NY, and today brings that extensive operational experience to his work as a Fractional CFO and financial coach for fitness professionals and business owners.

Through Fit Profit Solutions, Billy helps fitness business owners grow profits, make better financial decisions, and build wealth beyond their businesses.

He is the author of Fitness Profits and host of the Your Fitness Money Coach Podcast. Billy is also a Distinguished Toastmaster and sought-after speaker who presents for leading fitness industry organizations, including Perform Better.

Outside of business, Billy is a longtime Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and third-degree black belt.

In this special "Labor Day Week" episode of The IMPACT SHOW Podcast, we are stepping back for the first 2-minutes of the Show as I dedicate yet another "Laaaabbboooorrrr Day" speech in honor of my mentor, the venerable late great high school football coach from Brick, NJ, Coach Warren H. Wolf. It's always a crowd favorite and has true deep meaning about the benefits of having a blue-collar work ethic, dedication, belief, overcoming adversity, and the desire to work hard. Enjoy!

For the rest of the Show, I'm spitting some fire about what it REALLY takes to build something great. The early mornings. The boring reps. The setbacks. The failures. The sacrifices. The patience. The belief. And most importantly, the willingness to keep going when nobody is clapping for you. I'm also sharing 5 powerful lessons on why hard work builds character before it builds results, why you can't microwave greatness, why belief without labor is just a wish, and why the greatest payoff isn't always what you get—it's who you become along the way.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR:

• Why the work nobody sees is often the work that matters most—the 5 a.m.'s, the missed weekends, the boring reps, the setbacks, and the decisions to keep going.
• How hard work builds CHARACTER before it builds RESULTS—discipline, patience, resilience, confidence, humility, and mental toughness.
• Why patience is one of the hardest parts of the process and why so many people quit right before things begin to change.
• Why you can't microwave greatness. Some dreams take months. Some take years. Some take decades. Keep planting. Keep watering. Keep believing.
• Why belief + labor is a powerful combination—because your belief gives you the vision, but your work gives you the vehicle to get there.
• What it really means to "roll up your sleeves and get dirty"—getting in the arena, doing the reps, making the calls, having the hard conversations, serving your people, and taking action.
• Why the boring work is often the most important work. Greatness is repetitive. It's the fundamentals, the standards, the morning routines, and the commitment to keep showing up.
• How to use failure instead of wasting it—because rejection, mistakes, losses, and setbacks are all part of the labor.
• Why you need to stop comparing your chapter 3 to someone else's chapter 20. You don't know their story, their sacrifice, their pain, or the years they spent building when nobody cared.
• Why the greatest reward of hard work isn't simply what you get—it's WHO YOU BECOME along the way.
• How to keep going when nobody is clapping for you and trust that consistency has a funny way of revealing what you're capable of creating.

Here's your reminder today: YOUR DREAM IS WORTH THE WORK. YOUR DREAM IS WORTH THE LABOR. Maybe you're building your body. Maybe you're building a business. Maybe you're raising your kids, strengthening your marriage, deepening your faith, or chasing a dream that still feels a LONG way away. Whatever season you're in, KEEP GOING. KEEP SHOWING UP. KEEP BELIEVING. KEEP DOING THE WORK. One day, people may look at your life and call it a success. They'll see the body, the business, the family, the impact, the dream. But YOU will know the truth. You built it when nobody else was watching. So roll up your sleeves. Get in the arena. Get dirty. Trust God. Stay patient. And keep laboring. Because the greatest reward isn't simply what you accomplish. It's who you become along the way.

Listen to this episode of The Todd Durkin IMPACT Show and then ask yourself: WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO LABOR FOR?

I hope you enjoyed today's episode. If it fired you up to create more IMPACT—please do me a favor and do 1 (or all 3) of the following things: 1. Please forward this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member whom it might benefit. 2. If you have a newsletter or put out emails to your Community, please consider putting a link to this episode if it would serve them also. 3. Please screenshot this episode, share it to your IG stories or on your Facebook, and tag me at: IG: @ToddDurkin FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10 ** Would you like to become a Motivational Keynote Speaker who gets paid to speak on stages nation-wide? Or perhaps you just want to become a more effective communicator at your business with your team?

Either way, if the answer is YES to any of those questions, NOW is the time to take part in the Todd Durkin IMPACT Speaker Course…and it all starts on September 8th at 12pm PST / 3pm EST!!! Check out all the details [HERE]

What if the words you speak every single day are shaping the person you're becoming? Guess what? They are! The words you repeat to yourself become ingrained beliefs. Your beliefs influence your actions and your actions ultimately shape your results. Too many of us unknowingly sabotage our own success with negative self-talk: I'm exhausted. I'm not good enough. I can't do this. I'm too old. I'll never change. In this episode of The Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW, I'm breaking down why your words matter so much—and how becoming radically intentional with your words can change your mindset, your relationships, your leadership, and ultimately your impact.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why your words shape your identity and how the things you repeatedly say eventually influence what you believe about yourself.
• How to flip negative self-talk and replace limiting language with words that build confidence, courage, faith, and possibility.
• Why your words reveal what's in your heart and how your vocabulary can become a powerful "heart check."
• How your words create culture at your business, gym, team, locker room, and—most importantly—at home.
• The incredible power of speaking life into someone else and why one sentence from a coach, parent, teacher, or leader can stay with someone for decades.
• Why your words become part of your legacy and how people will remember not only what you accomplished, but how you made them feel.
• How your environment impacts the way you think and speak, including the people you surround yourself with, what you watch, read, and consume.
• The power of "I AM" statements and why writing, reading, and speaking your declarations out loud can reinforce the identity you want to become.
• The 40–70 Rule and why waiting until you have 100% certainty can keep you stuck instead of taking action and creating momentum.
• My 7-Day "Speak Life" Challenge designed to help you become more intentional withyour words and positively impact the people around you.

Your words are more powerful than you may realize. Your kids are listening. Your spouse is listening. Your team is listening. Your friends are listening. And most importantly…YOU are listening. So what would change in your life if you became radically intentional about the words you speak? This week, I challenge you to speak life over yourself, encourage someone who needs it, tell someone you love them, catch yourself before criticizing others, and speak one sentence of faith over your future.

Don't just listen to this episode—TAKE ACTION. Clean up your words. Change your thinking. Speak life. Speak truth. Speak love. And let's use our words to BUILD, LEAD, GROW, and MULTIPLY IMPACT.

Listen now, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and then go put these words into ACTION!

I hope you enjoyed today's episode. If it fired you up to create more IMPACT—please do me a favor and do 1 (or all 3) of the following things: 1. Please forward this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member whom it might benefit. 2. If you have a newsletter or put out emails to your Community, please consider putting a link to this episode if it would serve them also. 3. Please screenshot this episode, share it to your IG stories or on your Facebook, and tag me at IG: @ToddDurkin FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10 ** Would you like to become a Motivational Keynote Speaker who gets paid to speak on stages nation-wide? Or perhaps you just want to become a more effective communicator at your business with your team?

Either way, if the answer is YES to any of those questions, NOW is the time to take part in the Todd Durkin IMPACT Speaker Course…and it all starts on September 8th at 12pm PST / 3pm EST!!! Check out all the details HERE.

This is a conversation with a special group of young professionals that I really enjoyed working with. This week on The IMPACT SHOW, I sat down with the very FIRST class of interns at IMPACT-X Performance—Briseyda, Ernesto, and Jacob—and let them fire away with whatever questions they had. And MAN… they brought the heat! From building a world-class culture and creating exceptional customer experiences, to finding your purpose, learning from mistakes, balancing family and business, pursuing a career in athletic performance, and even navigating AI and the future of coaching, this conversation went DEEP. These 3 interns have been part of history at IMPACT-X Performance as they've been with me almost since the beginning. I was fired-up to answer their questions and share some of the lessons and wisdom that came out of this experience.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• Why culture is everything — and how you build a culture that people can FEEL the moment they walk through the doors.
• The truth about work-life balance — why I don't necessarily believe in "balance" and instead think about life as an orchestra that requires constant adjustment.
• The biggest mistakes I've made in nearly 30 years in the fitness industry — including trusting your gut, making decisions based solely on money, trying to do too much, and failing to surround yourself with the right people.
• Why your passion and purpose matter — and why financial success should be an outcome of doing meaningful work, not the only reason you do it.
• The power of mentorship — why you NEVER outgrow having a mentor and how the right people can help guide your path and accelerate your growth.
• Creating an exceptional customer experience — why it's never about you, your accolades, or your credentials… it's about THEM.
• What it takes to become a great athletic performance coach — from starting with youth athletes to mastering communication, building experience, and learning to speak the language of the sport.
• Why communication may be your most important coaching skill — and how learning to communicate with a 10-year-old can make you a better coach at every level.
• The difference between being a "life coach" and actually BEING a coach — and why experience, education, emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to helping people matter.
• How physical training can evolve into life coaching — and why changing the body and changing the mind are so deeply connected.
• What I look for when building a team — credentials matter, but HEART, character, people skills, work ethic, and a genuine desire to change lives matter even more.
• Why you need to build a CAREER, not just get a job — and the vision behind creating opportunities that can take someone from intern to trainer, leader, business owner, and beyond.
• How I recharge and stay grounded — including "mellow yellow time," getting outside, breathwork, prayer, and remembering WHY I'm doing what I'm doing.
• The role of technology and AI in the fitness industry — and why technology should enhance the human experience, never replace the heart and soul behind it.
• The one word I want to be remembered for — IMPACT.
• What my younger self would tell me today — and why believing, serving, and continuing to be a difference-maker matters through every season of life.

This episode is a reminder that success isn't built overnight. It's built through experience, mistakes, mentors, relationships, relentless learning, and a commitment to serving people at the highest level possible. Whether you're a young trainer just getting started, a seasoned entrepreneur, a coach, a parent, or simply someone trying to figure out your next chapter, there's something in this conversation for YOU.

My challenge is simple: get your mind right, find your purpose, surround yourself with great people, keep learning, and never stop looking for ways to make an IMPACT.

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For the final episode of our three-part Durkin family trilogy, I'm sitting down with my youngest child, McKenna Durkin, just before she leaves home to begin a brand-new chapter at High Point University (NC). This conversation is special—not only because I get to hear directly from McKenna about her dreams, goals, fears, and excitement for college and Division I lacrosse, but because we also get to flip the script and let her interview me. We talk about the value of hard work, discipline, mindset, controlling the controllables, limiting distractions, the power of networking, and what it really means to believe in yourself when you're stepping into something bigger than anything you've experienced before. As a Dad, this episode is a reminder that raising kids is ultimately about preparing them to spread their wings, chase their dreams, and become who they were created to be.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• McKenna's move to High Point University and why she's so excited for this next chapter.
• What it takes to prepare for the next level of Division I lacrosse—and why "controlling the controllables" matters.
• The training, recovery, nutrition, sleep, and discipline McKenna has prioritized this summer.
• Why your environment matters and how the people and places around you can shape who you become.
• McKenna's approach to nutrition, including whole foods, protein, fruits, vegetables, and enjoying a healthy sweet treat.
• Why McKenna is choosing to study Exercise Science and her current dream of becoming a physician's assistant.
• The importance of using college as a time to explore, learn, and discover what you truly love to do.
• McKenna's biggest excitement—and biggest challenges—as she prepares to leave home and figure things out on her own.
• Her dreams for the future, including building a career she loves and someday having a lake house.
• Why some of the best family memories aren't the big trips, but the ordinary moments spent together.
• The Durkin family's special connection to Whitefish, Montana, and the importance of unplugging, slowing down, and creating quality family time.
• McKenna flipping the script and asking me some powerful questions—including the one lesson he hopes she has learned from watching me.
• Why hard work, grit, discipline, and believing in yourself are essential to reaching your goals.
• How to handle self-doubt when you're surrounded by people who are talented, accomplished, and competing at a high level.
• The power of focusing on the process instead of putting pressure on yourself to achieve a specific result.
• Todd's perspective on raising a daughter and the unique bond, love, pride, and protection that comes with being a dad to a girl.
• Why limiting distractions—especially social media—is critical when you're trying to accomplish something meaningful.
• The incredible power of networking and why "your network is your net worth."
• Todd's advice for McKenna as she heads off to college: come home, stay connected, keep getting better, and enjoy the process.
• A powerful reminder from Proverbs 22 about training a child in the way they should go—and then giving them the freedom to grow and spread their wings.

There's something incredibly powerful about watching your kids grow up, develop their own dreams, and step into a future you know you can't completely control. McKenna is about to leave the nest, and while there's certainly some emotion that comes with that, there's also an incredible amount of pride and excitement.

My job as a father has never been to create a life for my kids—it's been to equip them with the values, discipline, faith, work ethic, and confidence to go create their own. McKenna, I am so proud of you. Go chase the dream. Go compete. Go learn. Go build relationships. Go get better every single day. And most importantly, enjoy the PROCESS of becoming the woman you're meant to be. The next chapter is just beginning—and I can't wait to watch you spread your wings and create your IMPACT.

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What a special month this has been thus far! Last week, you got to meet my oldest son, Luke. This week, I'm sitting down with my middle son, Brady Durkin, and I can't wait for you to hear this conversation. Brady is entering his senior year at High Point University (NC), pursuing his passion for media production, film, and storytelling. But this episode goes way beyond cameras, movies, and books. It's about purpose. It's about discipline. It's about creating something that matters. I's about learning to stay present while chasing big dreams. As Melanie and I prepare to become empty nesters, these conversations with my kids have become even more meaningful, and I pray they encourage you as much as they've inspired me.

In true IMPACT SHOW podcast fashion, we flip the script halfway through the episode, and Brady turns the microphone around to interview me with some deep, thought-provoking questions. Let's just say...he definitely didn't go easy on his dad!

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why Brady believes stories have the power to change lives
• How and why he's pursuing a career in film production and creative storytelling
• The incredible experience of working behind the scenes on the upcoming Christmas film All That Glitters at Christmas
• Lessons learned from director Paul Joyner about servant leadership and caring for people
• The story behind Brady's first novel, Lesser, and what inspired him to write over 70,000 words while balancing college life
• Why consistency—not perfection—is the key to accomplishing big dreams
• The importance of staying present instead of constantly worrying about the future
• How discipline is built one day, one decision, and one small win at a time
• Brady's vision for graduate school, filmmaking, and creating stories that leave a lasting impact
• Our favorite family memories—from Disneyland to Europe—and why those moments matter more than ever
• Brady's honest questions for me about regrets, work-life balance, coaching, leadership, and dreaming big
• My advice for young leaders about networking, taking action, and putting your work out into the world before it's "perfect"
• Why your purpose is discovered by doing—not waiting

One of the things I admire most about Brady is that he's never been afraid to walk his own path. He's a deep thinker, an incredible storyteller, and someone who genuinely wants to use his gifts to make people better. Whether it's through film, writing, or simply serving the people around him, I believe God has incredible things in store for him.

As you listen today, I hope you're reminded that your dreams do matter—but so does today's work. Stay faithful to the process. Stay present. Keep showing up. And don't be afraid to create the thing that's been stirring in your heart. You never know how God will use it.

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Please tag Brady & I at: IG: @ToddDurkin @BradyDurkinCreates Note: Don't miss next week's episode as we wrap up our special family series with my daughter, McKenna!

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This month, I'm bringing my family onto the IMPACT SHOW Podcast and we're kicking it off with my oldest son, Luke Durkin. At 23 years old, Luke just completed his first year in law school at the University of South Carolina, after he had a successful 4-year career as a student-athlete at Davidson College (NC) and participated as an ROTC (Army) student. To say he is building a life rooted in discipline, faith, purpose, and hard work is an understatement.

As we prepare to head to Canton, Ohio, this week for Drew Brees' NFL Hall of Fame induction, Luke and I sat down for one of the deeper conversations we've had in a long time. We talk about what it takes to stay disciplined, how adversity shapes your future, why being present matters more than chasing "what's next."

We then turn the tables when Luke interviews me about IMPACT-X Performance, becoming an empty nester, and the lessons I'd give my 23-year-old self. Whether you're a parent, athlete, student, entrepreneur, or simply someone striving to become your best, I hope this conversation is going to encourage you, challenge you, and inspire you. In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why discipline—not motivation—is the foundation for long-term success.
• The biggest lessons Luke learned during his first year of law school.
• How football prepared him for life, leadership, and handling adversity.
• Why staying present is one of the greatest challenges in today's world.
• How jiu-jitsu has become a powerful mental reset and stress reliever for Luke.
• The importance of surrounding yourself with people who push you to grow.
• What setbacks in college football taught Luke about finding his true calling.
• Why your hardest seasons often become the greatest preparation for your future.
• A behind-the-scenes look at building IMPACT-X Performance from the ground up.
• The difference between recreating success and creating something even greater.
• My thoughts on becoming an empty nester and embracing life's next chapter.
• The advice I'd give every young person—and my 23-year-old self—about time, purpose, and living with intention.
• Why family, faith, and meaningful relationships will always matter more than achievement alone.

This conversation reminded me that success isn't just measured by titles, careers, or accomplishments. It's measured by the person you're becoming along the way. Watching Luke grow into the man he is today has been one of the greatest blessings of my life and I hope this episode reminds you to embrace your own journey, stay present, keep showing up with discipline, and never lose sight of what matters most. Take a moment today to appreciate the people in your life, invest in the relationships that matter, and continue becoming the person God has called you to be.

If this episode encourages you, please share it with a family member, colleague, co-worker, or friend who needs it. Additionally, please make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a single episode (including my son Brady's episode next week and my daughter McKenna's episode the following week). Also, please be sure to give us a 5-star rating on write a review.

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