Tag: Personal Growth

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 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 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 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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E 191 – How to Talk So People Will Listen with Dr. Randy Marshall

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with mentor, speaker, and communication expert Dr. Randy Marshall for a powerful conversation on what it really means to connect with people.

Randy shares lessons from decades of leadership, teaching, ministry, and business—including why the best communicators aren’t necessarily the smartest people in the room, but the clearest and most authentic.

Together, they unpack the three questions every audience is asking, the role emotion plays in communication, and why stories, simplicity, and genuine care matter more than polished presentations.

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E 189- Value, Leverage, and the Power of One Life with Caleb Guilliams

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with Caleb Guilliams—entrepreneur, founder of Better Wealth, and one of the most forward-thinking voices in the insurance space.

Caleb shares his journey from a small-town upbringing to building a nationwide business—and the mindset shifts that made it possible.

They explore what it means to live intentionally, why most advisors struggle to grow, and how understanding value and leverage can completely change your business.

This conversation goes beyond strategy and into the deeper question:
 Are you building a business… or building a life that actually matters?

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E 188- Are You Drifting… or Designing Your Life?

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with Braden Draggoo for a powerful conversation on growth, identity, and what it really means to live a meaningful life.

Braden shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a high-performing advisor—while staying grounded in something deeper than success: love.

This conversation challenges how you think about success, fulfillment, and the life you’re building.

In This Episode We Cover

  • Why personal growth is the most important investment you can make
  • The hidden danger of drifting through life without intention
  • How scarcity shows up in your decisions and relationships
  • Why letting go often creates more opportunity than holding on

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E 186- The Biggest Planning Opportunity of the Year

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Most advisors think about taxes for six weeks a year — and that habit may be costing their clients (and their business) more than anything else.

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Justin and Wes break down why proactive tax planning is one of the most overlooked — yet most powerful — ways to differentiate your practice, increase client retention, and create meaningful value.

In This Episode, We Cover:

  • Why most CPAs focus on preparation, not planning
  • How proactive tax planning creates massive client loyalty
  • Simple tax strategies advisors can begin using immediately
  • Why fear keeps advisors from stepping into tax conversations
  • The one action you should take this week to get started

If you want to differentiate your firm, deepen client relationships, and help clients keep more of what they earn — this episode is a must-listen.

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E184-The Beautiful Savage: Ambition, Gratitude, and the Resistance Between

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What if the tension you feel between ambition and contentment isn’t a problem—but a signal you’re built for more?

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Justin Lakin sits down with Wes Young to unpack the ideas behind his new book, Beautiful Savage.

They explore why high performers often feel the pull toward “what’s next,” how to balance ambition with gratitude, and why the real challenge isn’t learning—it’s applying.

You’ll also hear how fear shows up in the process of growth, why most people avoid making new things normal, and how to push through resistance to create a more meaningful life.

If you’ve ever felt driven but conflicted, this conversation will help you reframe that tension—and use it as fuel.

In This Episode We Cover:

  • The Entrepreneur’s Paradox—and why ambition doesn’t conflict with contentment
  • The concept of a “Beautiful Savage”: ambition, gratitude, and persistence
  • Why most people recognize patterns—but fail to apply them
  • The three forms of resistance that prevent growth (including fear)
  • How to reframe fear as fuel instead of a barrier
  • Why making “new things normal” is the key to transformation 

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