Tag: Unlived Life

E 202 – Your Words Create Your World

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Every day, life will hand you something you didn’t expect.

A setback.
A disappointment.
A difficult conversation.
A season you never would have chosen.

The question isn’t whether those moments will come. The question is how you’ll respond when they do.

In this solo episode, Wes shares one of the most impactful lessons he’s ever learned through a story from bestselling author Andy Andrews: every day, you’re going to get pushed into the swimming pool.

That simple metaphor becomes a powerful reminder that while we can’t control every circumstance, we always have the ability to choose our response.

Through personal stories, practical wisdom, and a moving account of his father’s recovery from bacterial meningitis, Wes explores why hope matters, why your words create your world, and how your greatest challenges can become the foundation for your greatest growth.

If you’ve been facing unexpected obstacles, this episode will encourage you to stop asking, “Why did this happen?” and start asking, “How can I grow because of it?”

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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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E164 – From Side Hustle to Scaled Simplicity: Building Systems that Serve

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In this episode of “From Busy to Rich,” hosts Wes Young and Justin Lakin interview entrepreneur Bryan Clayton. Bryan shares his journey from starting a lawn mowing business at 14 to building and selling a $10 million company, then founding GreenPal, the “DoorDash for lawn care.” The discussion covers the value of domain expertise, learning from customers, continuous improvement, and building strong teams and company culture.

We will cover:

  • The necessity of validating assumptions with real users early in the product development process.
  • The balance between working in the business and working on the business for sustainable growth.
  • The importance of building strong company culture and aligning team members with the business mission.
  • Strategies for fostering employee growth and engagement within a company.

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E162 – Untapped Opportunities with Business Owner, Author, CPA Mike Jesowshek

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In this episode of “From Busy to Rich,” hosts Wes Young and Justin Lakin interview tax strategist Mike Jesowsheck about the untapped potential of tax intelligence for financial advisors. Mike shares his journey from entrepreneur to digital accounting firm founder and explains how advisors can add value by mastering core tax strategies. He introduces resources like his book, podcast, and Tax Home software, emphasizing the importance of trusted, actionable guidance. They highlight how proactive tax planning can boost client profitability and advisor differentiation.

In today’s episode we will cover:

  • The importance of tax intelligence in financial planning.
  • The gap between tax preparation and proactive tax planning.
  • The role of financial advisors in enhancing client profitability through tax strategies.
  • The distinction between core and advanced tax strategies.
  • Strategies for maximizing deductions and reducing taxable income.
  • Resources available for financial advisors to improve their tax knowledge.

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E161 – Unlocking The Unlived Life Within You

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Most of us live two lives: the one we live, and the one we haven’t yet unlocked.

In this thought-provoking episode, host Wes Young and co-host Justin Lakin explore the concept of the “unlived life” within each of us, inspired by Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art. 

Through personal stories, like Wes’s journey from a Blockbuster Video employee to a successful business leader, they illustrate how embracing the gap between where we are and where we want to be can fuel growth, happiness, and impact.

Listeners will learn how to:

  • Define a “rich life” that you don’t want to retire from
  • Use gratitude and ambition as dual fuel for purpose-driven progress
  • Create a 90-day action plan that aligns with your long-term goals
  • Guide clients in meaningful conversations about their life’s vision
  • And more!

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