The Mind Of George Show

What if you could build real wealth—without sacrificing your time, your energy, or your peace?In this game-changing episode of The Mind of George Show, I sit down with Chris Miles, founder of Money Ripples and cash flow strategist for entrepreneurs and high-performers who want to achieve financial freedom fast—without grinding themselves into the ground.Chris shares the real reason most people never build wealth (even if they make good money), how to escape the “accumulation trap,” and why financial freedom has less to do with income and more to do with control.This episode is packed with truth bombs, mindset shifts, and practical steps to help you stop working for money—and make your money start working for you.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe biggest myth about financial freedom (and what it actually means)Why the “accumulation model” is broken—and what to do insteadHow to create cash flow from your current assetsHow to get out of the financial hamster wheelThe difference between passive income and leveraged incomeHow to design a life of freedom before you hit your “number”Key Takeaways✔️Financial freedom isn’t about saving more—it’s about creating better cash flow.✔️Most people don’t realize they’re playing the wrong money game.✔️You don’t need to retire—you need your income to be passive.✔️If you don’t control your time, you don’t control your life.✔️Invest in things you understand, that cash flow now, and are in your control.✔️You don’t need a million dollars—you need a different strategy. Timestamps[00:00] – The “retire early” trap and why most advice is flawed[03:30] – Chris’s backstory: financial planner to financially free[08:00] – The accumulation model vs. the cash flow model[12:00] – What financial freedom really means[17:00] – The problem with focusing on net worth[21:00] – Where to look for leverage and passive income[25:00] – How Chris hit $10k/month in passive income[29:00] – What keeps people financially stuck (even if they earn well)[34:00] – Common mistakes high performers make with money[40:00] – Simple steps to start building freedom today[45:00] – Why freedom is a mindset before it’s a number[50:00] – Final thoughts + the biggest wealth reframeYour Challenge This WeekAudit your current income streams: how many are passive vs. active?Ask yourself: “Do I want freedom—or am I just chasing more money?”DM @itsgeorgebryant and @chriscmiles with your biggest takeaway from the episode—we want to hear what hit home.Resources MentionedLearn more about Chris’s work and coaching at moneyripples.comDownload free cash flow tools and get access to his trainingListen to Chris’s podcast: “Money Ripples”Instagram: @chriscmilesJoin The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connectionApply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply hereLive Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/event

What if your biggest problem isn’t the situation itself—but the story you’re telling yourself about it?In this powerful solo episode, I reveal the single mindset shift that transformed how I run my life and business: understanding that your lens is your leverage. I break down how the way you see a problem determines whether it becomes a breakdown… or a breakthrough.Whether you’re launching a product, navigating tough client calls, or just stuck in a negative spiral, this episode will give you the framework and clarity to change your perspective and change your results.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe difference between breakdown and breakthrough (and how to shift between them)The 4-part perspective framework to regain clarity and controlWhy your business results reflect your mental lensesHow to apply this mindset shift to launches, team issues, and tough decisionsWhy future-casting and coaching accelerate your perspective trainingHow to pause reactive spirals and turn them into strategic movesKey Takeaways✔️The problem is rarely the problem—it’s how you see it.✔️Event → Lens → Response → Result is the formula for personal power.✔️Disempowering stories lead to disempowering actions—and poor outcomes.✔️You can’t control what happens, but you can control your lens.✔️Changing your lens changes your inputs—and that changes your identity.✔️Perspective is the gateway to progress. Choose it wisely. Timestamps[00:00] – The power of perspective: welcome to part two of the mindset series[03:00] – Perspective as the difference between your prison and your power[05:00] – Flopped launches, lost clients, failed products—how to reframe them[07:00] – The 4-part framework: Event → Lens → Response → Result[10:00] – George’s personal story: the spiral that lost him two clients[13:00] – How events are neutral until we assign meaning[15:00] – From hotel events to intimate Airbnbs—when perspective drives pivots[17:00] – How to identify your current lens and shift into clarity[19:00] – The power of coaching and modeling new perspectives[21:00] – Poker players and high performers: reframing “bad hands”[23:00] – Recap: shift your lens → choose your response → create new resultsYour Challenge This WeekUse the Event → Lens → Response → Result framework with one challenge in your business this week.Ask: “What lens am I wearing right now?” and “What else could be true?”DM me @itsgeorgebryant with your favorite reframe or perspective shift. Let’s build better reactions—and better results—together.Join The Alliance – Where high-integrity entrepreneurs sharpen their mindset and messagingApply for 1:1 Coaching – Create clarity, consistency, and long-term results with supportLive Events – Find your next breakthrough moment in the room: mindofgeorge.com/event

In today’s episode of The Mind of George Show, I’m joined by the brilliant Karina Baldwin, a performance psychologist, extreme sports enthusiast, and coach to high-achieving women who want to calm the fudge down and lead from true embodiment.This conversation is a masterclass on how to regulate your nervous system, build better mental habits, and stay grounded while running your business like the professional athlete you are.Karina brings Olympic-level insight and real-life stories (including glacier summits and surfing retreats) to help you rewire your thoughts, shift your identity, and reclaim your power… without burning out or breaking down.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy entrepreneurship is a professional sport — and how to train like an athleteHow Karina’s surfing metaphor can help you master your mindsetThe science of rewiring your brain for high performance (and how fun speeds it up)Why staying “calm” isn’t soft — it’s how high performers dominateHow to detach your identity from your business without losing your driveThe one test to check if your business identity is healthy (and what to do if it’s not) Key Takeaways✔️ You don’t control every thought that enters your brain — but you choose which ones to ride.✔️ Your thoughts are like waves. The more skilled you get, the better you are at choosing the right ones to surf.✔️ Slowing down isn't a weakness — it’s a high-performance strategy.✔️ Identity cannot come from business. You must build it first to lead your business well.✔️ It only takes 15 reps to rewire a neural pathway — if you’re having fun doing it.✔️ You’re not stuck. You’re just surfing the wrong wave. Timestamps[00:00] – Meet Karina: Marine trainer, adventure lover, nervous system queen[04:00] – Surfing analogy: The secret to thought mastery[10:00] – Choosing which thoughts to ride[12:00] – Real client example: Breaking the “I can’t have balance” belief[18:00] – Reticular Activating System: What you focus on, grows[23:00] – Science says: fun rewires your brain faster than grind[27:00] – Identity building through results[32:00] – Summit mentality: There’s always another peak[38:00] – Calm the Fudge Down: Why stress is destroying your performance[42:00] – Nervous system 101: It’s a light switch, not a dial[46:00] – State shifts: Cold plunges, screaming, and sloth-walking[51:00] – Slowing down is your power move[56:00] – Who are you outside your business?[01:01:00] – How to be a peak performer without being a burnout machine[01:05:00] – The Ames Scale and assessing business identityYour Challenge This WeekTake the AIMs (Athletic Identity Measurement Scale) test — but replace “athlete” with “entrepreneur.”Are you wrapping too much of your worth in your work?Identify one way to reconnect with who you are outside your business.Then go ride the right wave.Resources Mentioned in the EpisodeConnect with Karina on:Instagram: @trueadventurecoListen to her podcast: The True Adventure PodcastThe AIMs test: Original Study – AIMS ScaleWant George's SOS model? DM “SOS” on Instagram @itsgeorgebryantLoved this episode? Let Karina know what landed for you! Drop her a DM or tag her in your IG stories.Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connectionApply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply hereLive Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/event

Explore the idea that what feels like being stuck is actually a reflection of past choices. Discover how daily habits shape your identity and results. Learn the Inputs → Identity → Outputs framework to transform your life. Reflect on the power of personal accountability and how to reassess the influences around you. Gain insights into retraining yourself for better outcomes. This introspective journey encourages you to pause and take ownership of your actions, leading to powerful, positive change.

Too many entrepreneurs are trying to market from a place of fear, confusion, and performance. But messaging only works when it’s rooted in identity.In this powerful conversation, George sits down with Maya Elious, personal branding strategist and founder of Built to Impact, to explore how faith, clarity, and confidence fuel sustainable business growth. Together they dismantle the myth of fearlessness, unpack the dangers of performative success, and outline what it really takes to build a business aligned with your values, voice, and vision.If you’ve been feeling misaligned, stuck, or unclear in your messaging—this is the reset you’ve been waiting for.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy your messaging falls flat when you don’t know your identityHow to get clear on your values and use them to lead your businessWhy fearlessness is a myth—and what courage actually looks likeHow faith and stewardship unlock abundance and alignmentThe difference between performative success and lasting impactWhat it means to truly live the message you’re trying to marketKey Takeaways✔️Fearlessness isn’t required—courage is.✔️Your brand’s power lies in your clarity, not your charisma.✔️Impact is measured by transformation, not transactions.✔️If you can’t define your values, you can’t live them—or lead through them.✔️Success without stewardship will collapse under pressure.✔️The clearer you are on your calling, the easier it is to say no to distractions. Timestamps[00:00] – The power of identity in business[03:45] – Why privilege should be a motivator, not a weight[08:10] – How to lead from your values (and define them clearly)[12:00] – From MySpace to multi-million-dollar messaging[17:00] – Why people-pleasing robs you of your power[21:00] – Breaking the myth of fearlessness[25:00] – The connection between prayer, stewardship, and results[30:00] – Clarifying your message by clarifying your mission[36:00] – Messaging, money, and measuring impact[42:00] – Burnout, distraction, and coming home to yourself[47:00] – Maya’s future vision—and how she’s choosing peace over pressureYour Challenge This WeekWrite down your top 5 values and journal how each one shows up (or doesn’t) in your business right now.Choose one way to align your message or offer with your values this week.DM @mayaelious and @itsgeorgebryant with your biggest breakthrough—we want to hear from you!Resources Mentioned in the episodeGet Maya’s Messaging Guide – mayaelious.comCalling in "The One": 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life - Katherine Woodward ThomasConnect with Maya EliousInstagram: @mayaeliousWebsite: www.mayaelious.comPodcast: “Work Hard, Live Soft”Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connectionApply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply hereLive Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/event

Most businesses are trying to sell with sales pages, pitch decks, and feature lists—while the most powerful sales tool is sitting right in front of them: their customers’ stories.In the fifth and final episode of the Stories That Stick series, I break down the art and science of customer stories—how to capture authentic transformations from your clients, how to structure them for maximum impact, and how to use them to sell without selling.If you want to build a business that earns trust and converts consistently, it’s time to step back and let your results—and your clients—do the talking.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy customer stories convert better than traditional marketingThe 3-part framework to craft compelling, relatable storiesThe difference between testimonials and transformation storiesHow to extract emotional and practical shifts from your clientsWhere and how to use customer stories across your businessReal examples of client stories that inspire and convertKey Takeaways✔️Customer stories are more powerful than your best pitch.✔️People don’t buy because of logic—they buy because of emotional resonance.✔️Relatable beats impressive—choose simplicity over inflated results.✔️The story arc = Normal → Explosion → New Normal.✔️Ask the right questions to uncover the emotional and practical before/after.✔️Client voices are your strongest proof. Use them. Everywhere. Timestamps[00:00] – Why customer stories outperform sales pitches[02:00] – Overview: the final episode in the 5-part storytelling series[05:00] – What a customer story is (and what it’s not)[07:00] – Why small, relatable stories build more trust than big wins[09:00] – The mindset shift: letting others be the hero of your brand[11:00] – The 3-part story arc: Normal → Explosion → New Normal[13:00] – What questions to ask to get emotional and practical depth[16:00] – Where to use customer stories across your business[18:00] – Real example of a client transformation (Sarah’s story)[22:00] – Final reminders: document, share, and use your storiesYour Challenge This WeekChoose one past client you’ve helped (big or small).Use the 3-part story arc to write their story: Normal → Explosion → New Normal.Share it somewhere—email, DM, podcast, story, or sales page.Tag me on Instagram @itsgeorgebryant so I can read and celebrate your work!This is the fifth and final episode in the 5-part podcast series on entrepreneurial storytelling, based on Stories That Stick by Kindra Hall.Listen to the full series to master storytelling that connects and converts:Ep. 591 Stories That Stick: The Four Stories Every Entrepreneur Needs to TellEp. 593 The Value Story: Sell the Transformation, Not the ThingEp. 595 The Founder Story: Turn Your Why Into ConnectionEp. 597 The Purpose Story: Inspire Alignment and LoyaltyClick here to access the workbook!Join The Alliance – My Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for high-integrity entrepreneurs.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Scale your business with storytelling, simplicity, and soulLive Events – Get in the room where your next breakthrough happens: mindofgeorge.com/event

What if chasing wealth was actually costing you your health—and slowing your business growth? In today’s episode of The Mind of George Show, George reconnects with Mauro Stara, CEO of Six Pack CEO, to reveal the critical connection between peak performance, biological health, and entrepreneurial success. Mauro shares why entrepreneurs can’t afford to delay their health journey, how to optimize core pillars like sleep and recovery, and why mastering your biology is your ultimate business advantage. If you’re ready to stop grinding and start thriving, this episode is your blueprint.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow delaying your health journey is costing you business growthThe four foundational pillars for achieving peak performanceWhy mastering your recovery is more powerful than working harderHow your biology is either your biggest asset—or your biggest liabilitySimple, actionable shifts to optimize your energy, focus, and health starting todayKey Takeaways✔️Prioritize Health Early: Waiting for financial success before focusing on health actually slow down business success.✔️The Four Pillars: Recovery (sleep and stress management), nutrition, resistance training, and daily activity are the foundation of sustainable high performance.✔️Optimize Recovery, Not Just Effort: You don’t need to work less—you need to recover better.✔️Focus on Simplicity, Not Biohacks: Master the basics like consistent sleep, sunlight exposure, movement, and nutrition before diving into complex optimization tools.✔️Track with Data: Blood work is critical to tailoring your optimization journey—don’t just copy influencers or random online advice. Timestamps[00:00] The trap of “I’ll prioritize my health when I hit my goals”[02:00] Why biology dictates business success[04:00] Meet Mauro Stara and the Six Pack CEO philosophy[06:00] Sequencing priorities: how health impacts wealth[10:00] Investing in your biology for accelerated growth[18:00] The Four Pillars of Peak Performance[22:00] Burnout: under-recovery vs. overwork[28:00] How deep sleep and REM impact your hormones and recovery[33:00] How eating timing affects blood sugar and sleep quality[38:00] Why simple habits beat fancy biohacks every time[45:00] Common mistakes in chasing peak performance[52:00] How to use blood work to guide your optimization[57:00] The mindset shift: there is no “finish line” for your health Choose Your Next Steps:Audit your core pillars: sleep, nutrition, training, and activity. Pick ONE area where you can make a simple improvement this week—and commit to it for the next 7 days.Bonus: DM George or Mauro and share what pillar you’re committing to upgrade!Connect with Mauro Stara:Instagram: @maurostaraofficialWebsite: sixpackceo.comJoin The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connectionApply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply hereLive Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/event

91% of consumers today make buying decisions based on a brand’s purpose—not just its products. Yet most entrepreneurs are still stuck pitching features, funnels, and stats.In today’s episode, I dive deep into the Purpose Story, the third foundational story from Stories That Stick by Kindra Hall. You’ll discover how your deeper mission—not your marketing tactics—is the real engine for sustainable growth, trust, and community.If you want to build a brand that people believe in, not just buy from, this episode will show you how to craft a Purpose Story that rallies your audience, inspires loyalty, and helps you create a movement—not just a business.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy people crave meaning, not marketing—and how to give it to themHow to craft a Purpose Story that builds community and loyaltyThe three-part story arc to make your mission stick (Normal → Explosion → New Normal)Prompts to help you find the moment your mission was bornHow to embed your Purpose Story across your business: hiring, marketing, sales, and leadershipReal-world examples of micro and macro Purpose Stories in actionKey Takeaways✔️People don’t follow products—they follow purpose.✔️Movements are built by sharing stories, not selling offers.✔️Your Purpose Story is the mirror where your audience sees their values reflected.✔️Alignment isn’t a buzzword—it’s a business strategy.✔️Purpose-driven brands create loyalty that transcends features, prices, or competitors.✔️Your mission deserves to be shared—and to invite others to stand alongside it. Timestamps[00:00] – Why most brands are focusing on the wrong thing[02:00] – Welcome to Part 4 of the Stories That Stick series[05:00] – What is a Purpose Story, and why does it matter?[07:00] – How Purpose Stories create emotional alignment[10:00] – The three-part storytelling framework for your Purpose Story[12:00] – Prompts to uncover your mission-defining moment[14:00] – How to make your Purpose Story relatable and real[18:00] – Tips to avoid “sanitizing” your story—keep it raw and resonant[21:00] – Where to use your Purpose Story across your brand[24:00] – Real-world example of crafting a Purpose Story[27:00] – Final invitation: Write and share your Purpose Story this weekChoose Your Next Steps:Take 30 minutes and journal: What broke your heart? What woke you up?Craft a rough draft of your Purpose Story (normal → explosion → new normal)Share it somewhere—email, social media, a team meeting, or a video post.Tag me on Instagram @itsgeorgebryant so I can celebrate your movement with you!This is the fourth episode in a special 5-part podcast series on mastering storytelling for entrepreneurs, based on Stories That Stick by Kindra Hall.Download your free companion workbook to reflect, take action, and make the most out of this series.Click here to access the workbook!Make sure to listen to the other episodes in the series too (linked below) to complete your storytelling blueprint!Ep. 591 Stories That Stick: The Four Stories Every Entrepreneur Needs to TellEp. 593 The Value Story – Sell the Transformation, Not the ThingEp. 595 The Founder Story – Turn Your Why Into ConnectionJoin The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who lead with heartApply for 1:1 Coaching – Scale your business with simplicity, alignment, and purposeLive Events – Get in the room where movements are born: mindofgeorge.com/event

Have you ever felt like big success is just a series of small wins stacked over time? Most people overestimate what they can do in a day—and underestimate what they can achieve in a year.In this episode, Ryan Carey shares the real, unfiltered story of how he turned consistent daily actions into a thriving business — and how you can too. Whether you’re just starting or looking to scale, his journey will reignite your belief in steady growth over flashy shortcuts.Together, we dive into how consistency, relationship-building, and trusting the long game helped Ryan scale a thriving, purpose-driven business without burning out.If you’re feeling frustrated by slow growth or tempted by flashy shortcuts, this episode will reconnect you to the real game of entrepreneurship: playing for legacy, not likes.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow small, daily wins compound into massive business growthWhy patience is a superpower most entrepreneurs overlookHow to prioritize authentic relationships over marketing gimmicksThe emotional challenges of slow seasons—and how to navigate themMindset shifts that helped Ryan scale sustainably and intentionallyHow to stay grounded and focused during periods of uncertaintyKey Takeaways✔️Consistency compounds faster than you think—if you stay patient.✔️Your business grows at the speed of the relationships you build.✔️Success is hidden in the quiet seasons, not just the highlight reels.✔️You don’t need massive wins—you need daily micro-commitments.✔️Trust the long game. If you master the process, the results will chase you.✔️Sustainability > speed when building something that lasts. Timestamps[00:00] – Why slow growth often beats fast success[03:50] – Ryan’s backstory: building momentum one day at a time[08:10] – The real compounding effect of small daily wins[14:30] – How authentic relationships accelerated Ryan’s business[20:00] – Managing mindset during the “quiet seasons”[26:40] – The patience paradox: staying committed when results are invisible[31:50] – How Ryan stays focused and consistent today[37:00] – Final advice: How to reframe what success really meansChoose Your Next Steps:Identify one small action you can commit to daily (even when no one’s watching)Reach out to someone in your network and nurture an authentic relationship—no agendaReflect: Am I optimizing for flash… or for legacy?Share your biggest breakthrough from this episode with me on Instagram: @itsgeorgebryantConnect with Ryan CareyLoved Ryan’s insights? Be sure to connect with him and let him know your biggest takeaway from the episode!InstagramWebsiteBetterOnJoin The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connectionApply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply hereLive Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/event

88% of consumers say authenticity is a key factor when choosing the brands they support—but most entrepreneurs still hide behind logos, credentials, and sales tactics.In today’s episode, I dive into the Founder Story, the second storytelling pillar from Stories That Stick by Kindra Hall. I break down why your origin story is your greatest marketing asset, how to craft it with authenticity, and where to use it to build deep, lasting trust with your audience.If you’ve ever wondered how to differentiate yourself in a crowded market—or felt awkward talking about yourself—this episode will show you why your “why” is the bridge between your brand and your audience’s loyalty.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy people follow leaders, not logos—and how your story builds trustThe three-part storytelling framework for crafting your Founder StoryThe biggest myths that hold entrepreneurs back from sharing their storyHow to make your Founder Story relatable (even if you think it’s “not dramatic enough”)Where and when to use your story to deepen connection and loyaltyReal-world examples to inspire you to share yoursKey Takeaways✔️Your audience isn’t buying what you sell—they’re buying why you care.✔️Authenticity beats perfection every time.✔️Your story doesn’t have to be dramatic. It just needs to be real.✔️Sharing your why closes the trust gap faster than any marketing tactic.✔️Your story should live everywhere: sales calls, about pages, podcasts, DMs, launches.✔️The story that moves the world isn’t your resume—it’s your heart.✔️The biggest risk isn’t telling your story wrong—it’s not telling it at all. Timestamps[00:00] – Why logos and credentials don’t build trust—your story does[02:00] – Welcome to Part 3 of the Stories That Stick series[05:00] – What is a Founder Story and why it matters[07:00] – Common myths about sharing your story (and why they’re false)[10:00] – The 3-part storytelling arc: Normal → Explosion → New Normal[12:00] – Prompts to uncover your most powerful founder story moments[14:00] – Example of a Founder Story you can model[18:00] – Where and how to use your story across your brand[20:00] – Your invitation: share your story authentically this weekChoose Your Next Steps:Block 15 minutes of distraction-free time.Reflect on the moments that shaped your why (using the prompts in the episode).Craft a rough version of your Founder Story—messy is okay.Share it publicly—Instagram, podcast, email, DM, wherever feels right.Tag me on Instagram @itsgeorgebryant so I can read and celebrate it with you!This is the third episode in a special 5-part podcast series on mastering storytelling for entrepreneurs, based on the framework from Stories That Stick by Kindra Hall.Download your free companion workbook to reflect, take action, and make the most out of this series.Click here to access the workbook!Make sure to listen to the other episodes in the series too (linked below) to complete your storytelling blueprint!Ep. 591 Stories That Stick: The Four Stories Every Entrepreneur Needs to TellEp. 593 The Value Story – Sell the Transformation, Not the ThingJoin The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for heart-centered entrepreneursApply for 1:1 Coaching – Build your brand with alignment, authenticity, and storytelling masteryLive Events – Get in the room where everything changes: mindofgeorge.com/event