E 201 – The Patterns That Shape Your Success

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Most people don’t fail because they lack information. They fail because they keep repeating the same patterns.

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes Young is joined by Rich Campe and Matt Drinkhahn for a conversation about coaching, personal growth, and the habits that shape every area of life. Together they explore why high performers seek outside perspectives, how fear quietly influences our decisions, and why lasting change comes from consistently practicing better patterns—not chasing perfect ones.

Whether you’re leading a business, serving clients, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, this conversation offers practical tools for breaking old habits, managing overwhelm, and creating the kind of growth that compounds over time.

Because becoming better rarely happens by accident—it happens one intentional pattern at a time.

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E 200 – The Questions That Change Everything

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Success isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about asking better questions.

In this special 200th episode of From Busy to Rich, four returning guests—Rich Campe, Walter Bond, Sten Morgan, and Mike Scovel—share lessons on leadership, coaching, curiosity, and personal growth.

From asking better questions to embracing coaching and staying committed to lifelong learning, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for anyone who wants to continue growing personally and professionally. If you’re ready to challenge your thinking and unlock your next level of growth, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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E 199 – The Legacy That Lasts Longer Than Money with Blake Brewer

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What will your family remember most about you?

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes Young welcomes Blake Brewer, founder of Legacy Letter, for a conversation about the power of intentional legacy. After losing his father in a tragic accident, Blake received a letter that would shape the rest of his life and ultimately inspire a mission to help families preserve what matters most.

Together, we explore the difference between leaving wealth and leaving wisdom, why your words often become your greatest gift, and how legacy planning creates deeper relationships for both families and financial advisors.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, business owner, or advisor, this episode will challenge you to think beyond what you’ll leave behind—and focus on what you’ll leave within the people you love.

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E 198 – The Art of Communication: Why Great Ideas Often Fall Flat

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Communication isn’t just about what you say—it’s about how you say it.

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes Young and Justin Lakin explore why great ideas often fail to create lasting change and how better communication can inspire action. Drawing from a recent leadership conference, Wes shares a simple framework for helping people understand why something matters before telling them what to do.

The conversation explores the power of storytelling, creating common ground, and protecting time to apply what you’ve learned. Wes also shares a memorable personal story that reinforces one of the episode’s biggest takeaways: there are truths in the world that, when discovered and applied, make your life better and make you better at life.

If you want your conversations to create greater influence, deeper connection, and lasting impact, this episode is for you.

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E 197 – Success Isn’t Built Alone with Carl Lenocker

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with bestselling author, keynote speaker, and enterprise software executive Carl Lenocker to discuss success, relationships, personal growth, and building a life by design.

From humble beginnings outside Austin, Texas, Carl shares the lessons that helped him become a multimillionaire in the tech industry, why relationships have been the foundation of every opportunity he’s ever received, and how curiosity, adaptability, and service continue to create success decades into his career.

Together, Wes and Carl explore leadership, AI, mentorship, resilience, and what it means to build a legacy that extends far beyond money.

This episode is a powerful reminder that success isn’t something we build alone—it is built one relationship at a time.

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E 196 – The Fastest Way to Grow | Justin Lakin’s Story (Part 2)

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In Part 2 of Wes’s conversation with business partner and co-host Justin Lakin, the focus shifts from military experiences to professional growth, coachability, leadership, and what it takes to continually improve.

Justin shares his journey transitioning into holistic financial planning, learning to charge for advice, developing confidence as an advisor, and why feedback has been one of the greatest accelerators in his career.

Together, Wes and Justin discuss coaching, mentorship, uncomfortable growth, leadership, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who challenge you to become better.

This episode is a powerful reminder that success isn’t about knowing everything—it’s about being willing to learn, adapt, and keep growing.

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E 195 – Nobody’s Shooting at Me Today | Justin Lakin’s Story Part 1

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In this special episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes turns the tables and interviews his longtime friend, business partner, and co-host, Justin Lakin.

From becoming a Green Beret at just 20 years old, to surviving combat deployments, being blown up by an anti-tank mine, navigating personal loss, career uncertainty, and ultimately finding purpose in business and leadership, Justin shares the experiences that shaped who he is today.

Together, Wes and Justin explore resilience, faith, coachability, partnership, and why some of life’s most difficult seasons often prepare us for our greatest opportunities.

This episode is a powerful reminder that while life will bring challenges, growth comes from continuing to take the next step forward.

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E 194 – Building Freedom Instead of Building Walls with Garrett Gunderson

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and longtime friend Garrett Gunderson for a powerful conversation about scarcity, fear, growth, and the financial prisons people unknowingly build for themselves.

Garrett shares the pivotal moments that changed the trajectory of his life — from realizing he was building walls instead of freedom, to learning how mentorship, vision, relationships, and personal growth became the true drivers of wealth and fulfillment.

Together, Wes and Garrett unpack the stories people tell themselves about money, success, work, and security — and why so many high achievers stay stuck even after they’ve achieved outward success.

This episode is especially impactful for entrepreneurs, advisors, and leaders who feel overwhelmed, trapped, or afraid to make the changes they know they need to make.

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E 193 – From Burned Out to Built Different with Gordon Parker

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with business partner Gordon Parker to discuss what happens when external success no longer creates internal fulfillment.

After 35 years in the financial industry, Gordon realized he didn’t want to stop working — he wanted to stop working the way he always had. Together, Wes and Gordon share the story behind restructuring Gordon’s practice, building a team-driven model, embracing financial planning fees, and learning how to let go of control in order to create a better life and business.

This conversation is about more than business strategy. It’s about identity, ego, trust, growth, and giving yourself permission to evolve before burnout forces the decision for you.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between where you are and what’s possible, this episode will challenge the way you think about success, freedom, and the future you’re building.

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E 192 – Stop Waiting for Permission with Jon Acuff

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with bestselling author Jon Acuff for a conversation on procrastination, growth, permission, and how to stop holding yourself back from the life you actually want.

Jon breaks down why procrastination isn’t a willpower problem (it’s a permission problem) and how the stories we tell ourselves quietly shape our future.

This episode is packed with practical frameworks, mindset shifts, and powerful questions that will help you move from hesitation to action.

In This Episode We Cover

  • Why procrastination is often a form of self-protection
  • The hidden permission issues around money, success, and growth
  • How to “make tomorrow easy today”
  • The difference between dreamers, planners, hustlers, and analysts
  • Why desire, not discipline, is what creates lasting change

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