From grappling with childhood trauma and even a near-fatal health scare to closing eight-figure deals and choosing freedom over a seven-figure paycheck, revenue leader Brandon Fluharty unpacks the intentional routines, personal frameworks, and mindset shifts that transformed an insecure overachiever into a fulfilled high-performer living life on his own terms. Key Takeaways• Lead with intention, not autopilots• Your voice > outside noise.• Your number isn’t your worth.• Routines and systems beat burnout.• Introversion can be a sales superpower.• Autonomy > luxury lifestyle.• Turn work into play. Timestamps00:00  Intro / “what makes you you?”05:34  Systems → flow; invite the muse.08:23  Intentionality from childhood—going against the grain.10:58  Burnout: when outside voices drown your inner one.13:22  Skip $250K starters → pitch $25M problems.17:55  Introversion as a strategic superpower.24:42  “Insecure overachiever” & coping tools.33:15  High performance + a good life.36:47  Fork in the road—mini‑stroke & lifestyle choice.45:22  WORK → PLAY framework (Ponder, Leverage, Act, Yield).52:29  Perfect day → act & yield.  LinksLearn more about Brandon FluhartyLearn more about Jolie ShapiroLearn more about Revenue Mind

From transforming childhood insecurities into million‑dollar storytelling skills to setting hard “one‑more‑thing” boundaries after missing his daughter’s first roll‑over, revenue leader Devin Reed unpacks the mindsets, warning flags, and daily resets that keep him centered while scaling side gigs and SaaS rocket ships. Key Takeaways• Lead with story, not specs• Treat blue‑bird wins with gratitude—stay ready for swings• Dad duty > Slack after 4 pm• Create for joy, not just pay• Daily self‑compassion beats the inner critic• Friday pool‑and‑poker nights keep the tank full Timestamps00:00  – Intro / “what makes you you?”02:20  – Hoops chat03:32  – Storytelling vs. imposter syndrome09:48  – $1M rookie year, gratitude breath11:37  – Clari hyper‑growth; new dad14:45 – Missed roll‑over → “one‑more‑thing” boundary19:00  – The Reeder scales to six figures22:57  – Keep creativity over cash29:00  – Friday pool‑&‑poker ritual30:21 – Learning self‑compassion37:19  – Pep talk: trust yourself  LinksLearn more about Devin ReedLearn more about Jolie ShapiroLearn more about Revenue Mind

From wedding‑venue discovery calls to six‑a‑side soccer tactics, agency founder Sam Dunning unpacks the mindsets, warning signals, and daily resets that keep him centred while scaling Breaking B2B. He and Jolie explore why a fat pipeline beats hard‑sell pressure, how styes shout “slow down,” and what two kids and one loyal pup can teach a revenue leader about presence. Key Takeaways• A full pipeline sets you free because it lets you show up calm and human• Discovery is a two-way conversation built on mutual respect• Burnout speaks through your body long before your mind catches up• Kids and dogs are everyday teachers in presence and leadership• Movement clears the fog when your brain feels overworked• Creating daily routines builds leverage and protects your energy Timestamps00:00 – Intro: chip‑on‑shoulder & “the game” mindset03:59 – Laid‑back sales posture & pipeline philosophy05:22 – Discovery call before demo (wedding‑venue example)06:35 – Detaching from outcome & filling the funnel09:11 – Sales‑call framework & mutual respect red flags11:01 – Freight‑train insight: Greece holiday panic & lost house key15:06 – Burnout’s voice: styes, stress and agency exit21:06 – Invisible hustle costs: late‑night U.S. calls24:33 – Delegating to protect mental health30:22 – Leadership lessons from a 5‑year‑old & 7‑month‑old34:06 – Pup‑powered intuition & match‑making story39:57 – Reset ritual: gym, football, walks43:16 – Where to find Sam44:14 – Closing thoughts LinksLearn more about Sam DunningLearn more about Jolie ShapiroLearn more about Revenue Mind

From doom-scrolling to micro-wins, content creator Jamal Hamilton shares the inner work that helped him face one of the hardest weeks of his life—and still show up with purpose. He and Jolie unpack emotional escapism, what it means when “old Jamal” resurfaces, and why making your bed really is a mental health strategy. Key Takeaways• “Action alleviates anxiety”—clarity comes from movement, not rumination• Vulnerability isn’t risky—it’s how we find our people• Escapism hides in plain sight: phones, hustle, even over-exercising• Micro-wins matter—stacking small victories builds momentum• Prompts and partners help when you don’t have the words• Helping one person is enough. Metrics don’t measure impact Timestamps00:00 – Intro: layoffs, illness & emotional overload05:33 – A week from hell—and how he got through it10:38 – LinkedIn as therapy12:52 – Sharing the hard stuff builds community17:34 – Escape artist tendencies & naming the avoidance22:28 – “Action alleviates anxiety”—the quote that changed everything25:45 – When the next step feels overwhelming31:58 – Relationship tools: prompts for emotional clarity35:49 – Victory lists, daily reflection & redefining progress39:16 – Being human is hard—grace over grit40:43 – Where to find Jamal43:46 – Closing thoughts LinksLearn more about JamalLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

From redefining “lazy” to defending a four‑day workweek, sales‑leader‑turned‑author Leslie Venetz shares the inner work that let her trade burnout for balance. She and Jolie unpack toxic hustle culture, the power of saying “no,” and why deep journaling beats quick fixes when you’re rebuilding a healthier relationship with work and self. Key Takeaways• Rest ≠ laziness — recovery is a revenue strategy• Trust your team; micromanagement is a tax on growth• Boundaries create leverage; desperate yeses drain it• Community ends isolation (in sobriety, in sales, in life)• Deep‑dive journaling rewires limiting beliefs faster than surface habits• Build a career you never want to escape from Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: family health crises & off‑record vulnerability02:00 – Writing a book while running a business—impostor syndrome & grit05:42 – Who is Leslie? Joy, curiosity and petting every dog10:38 – First sales job shock: from autonomy to bathroom‑break policing14:53 – Toxic cultures & people‑pleasing in your 20s19:05 – On an island: being the only woman in sales leadership23:31 – Community & sobriety: why connection is the real higher power25:38 – The strategic “no” and designing work you don’t need to escape31:54 – Hustle myths, redefining “lazy,” and honoring rest38:03 – Four‑day workweek: no justification needed42:28 – Shadow‑work journaling, gratitude, and self‑paced healing51:15 – Book launch, where to find Leslie, and closing thoughts LinksLearn more about LeslieLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

From 90‑hour restaurant weeks to running a LinkedIn‑ads agency on his terms, Justin Rowe learned that the ultimate growth hack is guarding your calendar. He and Jolie trade stories on saying “no,” building in public without burning out, and why valuing yourself beyond a job title is the most underrated business strategy on the internet. Key Takeaways• Time is your scarcest currency—budget it like cash• Protected “offline” blocks fuel clearer thinking (and kinder leadership)• Saying no creates leverage; desperate yeses drain it• Lead with strengths, outsource the rest—startup superpower unlocked• Culture = integrity + flexibility; you can teach tactics, not character Timestamps00:00 – Intro: burnout, boundaries & the invisible string theory02:59 – From kitchen chaos to calendar control06:02 – Time management tips when everything feels urgent09:01 – High‑pressure roles & remembering “we’re not saving lives”12:07 – Building in public: spotlight or stressor?17:53 – Leverage 101: the art of a strategic “no”29:09 – Hiring for integrity, training for skills35:31 – Designing a workday that guards mental health40:04 – Self‑worth > salary bands: redefining success44:29 – Invisible strings, lucky breaks & networking serendipity LinksLearn more about JustinLearn more about Jolie Learn more about Revenue Mind

When Ché’s kids called out the calendar for stealing their dad, he hit pause and rewrote the script—one that puts family, mental health, and meaningful work on the same page. In this episode, Jolie and Ché riff on work‑life boundaries, AI as a creativity amplifier (not a crutch), and how inpatient care can be a springboard, not a setback. If your to‑do list is louder than your loved ones, this convo will realign your priorities. Key Takeaways• Vulnerability attracts connection—share the messy middle, not just the highlight reel• Quality time > quantity hustle: your presence is your superpower• AI should extend human creativity, not replace it• Not every ping is a fire drill• Celebrate small wins to build momentum (and protect mental health) Timestamps00:00 – Personal connections & why stories stick05:59 – Vulnerability at work: the trust accelerator11:50 – Kids, calendars & the wake‑up call on balance18:04 – Perspective check: most tasks aren’t ER‑level23:59 – AI as a time‑saver and creativity spark28:23 – Post‑break boundaries: making space to breathe32:15 – Depression, inpatient care & the climb back up37:27 – Community support and celebrating every inch forward45:22 – Turning stress into growth habits LinksLearn more about ChéLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

Landing‑page whisperer Tas Bober gets candid about postpartum burnout, therapy as mental hygiene, and why “I only work three days a week” is her richest flex yet. She and Jolie unpack the fear leaders feel around setting boundaries and how choosing a lifestyle business over a growth grind can be the ultimate power move.  Key Takeaways• Adaptability is a super‑skill, but unchecked can morph into over‑extension• Burnout hides in plain sight—until it bulldozes you• Therapy = dental floss for the brain: do it before there’s a cavity• Loud boundaries (“No, thanks—I log off at 3 PM”) protect both work and life• Success isn’t headcount or ARR; it’s time with the people who matter Timestamps00:00 – Meet Tas & the mental health cost of high growth02:49 – Cultural identity, adaptability, and feeling “everywhere & nowhere”06:04 – Postpartum burnout: how it snuck in and blew up11:45 – Therapy as weekly maintenance, not emergency surgery17:02 – Boundary‑setting 101 (and why leaders fear it)23:58 – Lifestyle biz vs. growth biz: choosing your lane30:01 – Saying “no” as a privilege—and a prerequisite for sanity35:53 – Work, family, and the moments money can’t buy LinksLearn more about TasLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

When a six‑week trip home turned into sudden grief, Dilara Cossette learned exactly how thin the line is between “crushing it” and being crushed. In this raw sit‑down with Jolie, the self‑described bridge‑builder between sales and marketing gets honest about toxic teams, performance anxiety, and why fractional doesn’t mean “always on.” If you’re leading while your heart hurts, this episode is the permission slip you need.  Key Takeaways• Vulnerability isn’t weak—it’s the shortcut to real trust• Fractional leaders must set loud boundaries or drown in Slack pings• Spot stress signals early; burnout is easier to avoid than to rehab• Hobbies and micro‑joys keep the empathy tank full• Celebrate the tiny wins; they compound into resilience Timestamps00:00 – Meet Dilara & why empathy is a demand‑gen superpower01:44 – Leading with vulnerability after personal loss04:37 – Toxic cultures, unrealistic expectations & the exit plan10:20 – Fractional leadership: value without 24/7 availability15:56 – Layoffs & how to show up for colleagues in free fall17:52 – Reading your own stress signals before they scream22:30 – Hobbies, balance, and the “no vacation‑to‑vacation” life33:00 – Grief in business: making space for the hard days40:01 – Modeling vulnerability so teams feel safe to follow47:02 – Burnout red flags & boundary resets56:03 – Fractional doesn’t equal fractional human LinksLearn more about DilaraLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

Jason Widup went from white‑knuckle anxiety to an eight‑hour‑sleep evangelist—and his team is better for it. In this episode, he and Jolie trade notes on self‑doubt, parenting curveballs, and why a morning workout beats doom‑scrolling every time. If you’re leading with an empty battery, press play before you press send.  Key Takeaways• Anxiety wears many masks—naming it is step one• Sleep, sweat, and salads: the simplest stack for mental clarity• Swap coping vices for habits that compound confidence• Leaders who model boundaries give teams permission to do the same• Tiny daily reflections = big, lasting growth Timestamps00:00 – Anxiety, leadership & the moment Jason hit pause02:10 – What anxiety really looks like in high achievers06:31 – Trading unhealthy crutches for healthier rituals11:16 – From late‑night beers to 6 AM burpees19:28 – The trinity: sleep, exercise, nutrition26:19 – Vision boards & micro‑habits27:21 – Self‑compassion > self-criticism32:06 – Quieting impostor syndrome with data and daylight39:49 – Designing a culture that protects personal time47:09 – Normalizing mental health talk at work LinksLearn more about JasonLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

David Walsh went from pink‑slip panic to building a B2B influencer marketplace that’s turning heads. In this candid convo with Jolie, he unpacks the very real loneliness of the corner office, the ruthless side of corporate America, and why trusting your team is the only way to keep your sanity intact. If you’ve ever wondered whether the stress is worth the thrill—listen in.  Key Takeaways• Getting fired can be the nudge that unlocks resilience (and your next big idea)• Transparency > bravado: straight talk builds trust—and better teams• Startups demand full‑body commitment; protect your mental bandwidth• Leadership is lonely—build a peer network before you need it• Grit wins: break audacious goals into bite‑size moves, celebrate, repeat Timestamps00:00 – Meet David Walsh & the “fired” origin story02:40 – Stress signals and why CEOs must log off05:18 – Lessons a layoff teaches in 48 hours10:09 – Corporate America, unfiltered12:25 – Choosing recovery over constant grind19:35 – Hiring people who outshine you (on purpose)22:20 – The myth—and math—of solo entrepreneurship24:34 – Keeping friendships alive when work never sleeps28:15 – Setting “impossible” goals the doable way32:13 – Grit, grit, and a little more grit35:23 – Stress‑management hacks that actually work40:29 – A culture where failure fuels growthLinksLearn more about DavidLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

Revenue leader, former Refine Labs exec, and dad to a snow-loving toddler, Sam Kuehnle unpacks burnout’s warning signs and the myth of the busy calendar. He and Jolie dive into self-imposed pressure, mental load in leadership, and why pushing pause might be the smartest move a high-performer can make. Key Takeaways• Being busy isn’t a badge of honor• Mental burnout shows up on your skin (literally eczema) long before it blows up• “Playbook thinking” fails when real life interrupts the plan.• Fix the human first (self-care, family, breaks), then worry about the leader role.• Model rest and boundaries—your team notices actions more than directives. Timestamps00:06 — Intro & dog cameos02:12 — What makes Sam, Sam04:19 — Early burnout signals07:14 — Health vs. deadlines10:08 — Core motivators11:26 — Leadership’s weight14:16 — Advice to younger self16:30 — Tailored communication19:37 — Busy ≠ important22:46 — Putting team health first25:56 — Anti-playbook mindset26:20 — Life vs. deliverables31:49 — Human before leader36:01 — Trust & resilience38:07 — Modeling rest41:49 — Lasting memories42:14 — Where to find Sam LinksLearn more about SamLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

MBA student, Bogotá expat, and SaaS founder, Jonathan Bland lives for challenge—until his body calls timeout. He and Jolie explore stacking an MBA on a Colombian move, hitting burnout’s limit bar, and why listening to “early whispers” of fatigue saves careers. Key Takeaways• Stacking challenges is thrilling—until it isn’t.• Burnout whispers become screams if ignored.• Seasonal “push then plateau” cycles keep ambition healthy.• Listen to your body louder than your calendar.• Community wins multiply when ego exits the room. Timestamps00:06 – Intro: constant‑challenge personality05:28 – Colombia move & MBA juggle10:52 – Finding burnout’s limit bar15:59 – Early‑whisper body signals21:42 – Redesigning pace post‑burnout26:47 – Family priorities & boundaries32:17 – Push‑plateau strategy for goals37:19 – Community over ego lesson42:51 – Listening before crashing48:04 – Closing & LinkedIn tag LinksLearn more about JonathanLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

Paid‑search vet Evan Hughes calculates stress as “pipeline gap ÷ realistic capacity.” He shares the deep-work timer that tames Slack, the long runs that give birth to campaign ideas, and the lesson that a sustainable pace beats heroic spurts. Key Takeaways• Ask “At what cost?” before stretching goals.• Slack‑off blocks double deep‑work quality.• Running acts as brainstorming engine.• Leaders need private spaces to unload invisible stress.• Legacy > quarterly numbers—mentor, don’t martyr. Timestamps00:01 – Intro: forever “why?” kid04:27 – Busy vs. productive math08:50 – Deep‑work timer breakdown13:23 – Running‑powered ideation18:31 – Public break‑blocking on calendars22:02 – Quota vs. capacity reality check26:00 – Coaching healthy work rhythms30:10 – Fitness‑fueled creativity hacks34:49 – Redefining success & legacy39:42 – Outro & LinkedIn hook LinksLearn more about EvanLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

Commsor founder Mac Reddin swears fun is a feature, not frosting. From the Lego‑Brontosaurus viral stunt to #DinoFacts swag, he shows how deliberate play powers remote teams, why “Zoom‑ifying the office” fails, and how pacing beats sprinting for marathon startups. Key Takeaways• Intentional remote > copy‑pasted office culture.• Fun embedded in work beats after‑hours “culture add‑ons.”• Sprint sparingly, pace always—marathon rules for startups.• Founder habits set the only culture that sticks.• Community flywheels outlast paid‑ad budgets. Timestamps00:01 – Intro: Lego Bronto origin story05:19 – Fun‑first operating principles09:32 – Avoiding look‑good drift in Slack13:28 – Healthy hustle vs. toxic grind18:13 – Goal‑setting amid chaos23:46 – Async rituals that bond teams28:00 – Imposter‑syndrome antidotes33:32 – Pacing, then sprinting37:51 – Community‑driven growth loops42:49 – Closing & #DinoFact offer LinksLearn more about MacLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

Competitive‑hockey grit and weekly therapy keep CMO Mark Huber sane inside VC‑paced growth. He and Jolie dive into blocking therapy like a board meeting, decoupling self-worth from the pipeline, and why voice-note walks beat Slack doom-scrolls. Key Takeaways• Therapy on the calendar is a power move, not weakness.• Outcome ≠ identity—effort is the real KPI.• Leaders destigmatize mental health by speaking first.• Voice‑note walks turn rumination into insight.• Humor keeps intensity sustainable in startups. Timestamps00:01 – Intro: therapy as strategic asset04:50 – ADHD superpower & pitfalls08:43 – Blocking non‑negotiable care time13:43 – Stigma vs. strength in leadership17:07 – Detach quota from self‑esteem21:55 – Voice‑note reflection workflow25:51 – Culture of open calendars30:31 – Nature breaks & perspective35:12 – Making therapy normal company‑wide39:18 – Outro & LinkedIn connect LinksLearn more about MarkLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

Meme‑king Tim Davidson is an introvert who survives agency chaos with therapy, dad jokes, and ruthless stack audits. He explains how becoming a new father cut his workweek without cutting revenue—and why humor disarms buyers faster than any “value slide.” Key Takeaways• Therapy outperforms playbooks for clear communication.• One tool → one KPI; complexity taxes cognition.• Humor interrupts skepticism and speeds trust.• Async memes scale relationships while you sleep.• Four‑hour focused blocks beat eight‑hour context switches. Timestamps00:01 – Intro: 47 SaaS log‑ins later03:44 – Quarterly stack kill‑list07:26 – Selling subtraction to execs11:13 – Async meme enablement15:12 – Humor as pattern interrupt18:40 – “Minimum effective” tech stack22:30 – New‑dad scheduling hacks26:08 – User feedback video libraries29:26 – Minimalist dashboards33:34 – Wrap‑up & glasses joke LinksLearn more about TimLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

From teen side‑hustles to a calm, one‑woman content agency, Lashay Lewis learned the hard way that entrepreneurial depression hides behind “I’m busy.” She and Jolie unpack guest‑podcasting as free therapy, pricing for peace of mind, and why success now equals quiet mornings, not headcount. Key Takeaways• Success = spacious mornings—calendar it first, build work around it.• Guest‑podcast tours grow reach and shrink on‑camera anxiety.• Deep‑dive, single offer > dabbling in ten side gigs.• Freedom pricing: raise rates until you can fire bad clients.• Rested founders make kinder (and smarter) decisions. Timestamps00:01 – Intro & fractional content life05:08 – Entrepreneurial depression origin story09:50 – Podcast‑guest growth loop14:24 – Building, then burning a personal brand20:02 – Peace‑of‑mind pricing math24:28 – Boundaries as leverage29:15 – Client‑selection filters34:02 – Designing a freedom schedule39:21 – Freedom metrics that matter43:49 – Close & LinkedIn invite LinksLearn more about LashayLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

Having survived a unicorn‑math pipeline target, Bolaji Oyejide preaches bottom‑up forecasting for sanity. He explains how 4× pipeline demands erode confidence, the red flags hidden in CPL trends, and diplomatic scripts to push back on delusional boards. Key Takeaways• Bottom‑up forecasts anchor credibility and calm.• T2D3 hype often morphs into tyrannical OKRs.• Watch CPL‑to‑CPBD trends—the canary in the coal mine.• Data‑backed dissent keeps your badge and your brain.• Small, early wins rebuild team confidence after carnage. Timestamps00:02 – Intro: fairy‑tale pipeline scars05:48 – Top‑down vs. bottom‑up models11:40 – T2D3’s dark side explained15:30 – Cost metrics as smoke alarms21:03 – Scripts for polite dissent26:21 – Quarterly re‑forecast cadence30:45 – Storytelling to reset morale35:57 – Confidence‑building quick wins40:55 – Pipeline stress antidotes47:14 – Closing wisdom drop LinksLearn more about BolajiLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind

A botched coffee run taught Alex Boyd that ownership is a binary concept: you do it or you don’t. He unpacks variable-pay psychology, lifestyle creep traps, and how lowering his salary actually increased his freedom. Key Takeaways• Variable pay builds grit when lifestyle stays flat.• Define “enough” cash before the slot‑machine brain takes over.• Post‑deal debriefs sharpen future pitches in minutes.• Voice‑note journaling empties mental cache on the go.• Freedom > fanciest title; optimize for optionality. Timestamps00:00 – Intro: the coffee‑run lesson05:15 – Binary ownership mindset11:46 – Variable‑comp psychology deep dive15:29 – Lifestyle‑creep red flags21:19 – Defining “enough” numbers27:27 – Voice‑note debrief workflow32:53 – Founder vs. employee identity38:12 – Money as optionality42:45 – Burnout‑prevention rituals49:08 – Wrap: grit with grace LinksLearn more about AlexLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind