Alchemy Podcast with Doug Cartwright

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with longtime friend and door-to-door legend Kevin “K-Swiss” Swiss, now Chief Marketing Officer at NuSun Power. They revisit the early Vivint days when culture, swag, and storytelling transformed door-to-door into a sport, and Kevin shares how those years shaped his philosophy on brand, leadership, and building companies that last. Doug and Kevin unpack what actually makes a story compelling, how top organizations differentiate themselves in a crowded market, and why some companies fizzle out while others build true legacy. The conversation then pivots into a deeply personal chapter: Kevin’s decision to join NuSun, his “had to do it” moment, and how meeting his wife Andrea has transformed his definition of success, partnership, conflict, and holistic wellness. This is part door-to-door history, part masterclass in brand and leadership, and part love story about becoming the next version of yourself with the right person beside you.Timestamps of Key Moments06:58–What Makes a Brand Stand Out in Door-to-Door08:10–Finding Your Differentiator & Identity10:42–Why Most Teams Tell the Same Story13:05–Why Companies Fail or Last15:48–Legacy Thinking vs Flash-in-the-Pan Leadership01:32–Building the Early Sales Empire04:15–The Art of Storytelling in Sales & Leaders25:02–The “Had to Do It” Moment30:45–Energetic States: Fearful vs Hopeful vs Certain33:30–How Culture & Competition Drive Excellence37:20–Finding His Person & Redefining Success40:15–How Kevin Knew Andrea Was “The One”43:05–Choosing the Right Partner & Avoiding Resentment46:52–Navigating Conflict: Tools, Therapy & Repair49:10–Emotional Capacity, Loyalty & Feeling Safe55:00–Holistic Wellness, Marriage & The Next ChapterFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Kevin::IG:  @kswissglobal

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with coach and former CrossFit competitor Julian Gonzalez-Becerra to explore the inner game behind growth, spirituality, and performance. They dive into Julian’s journey from feeling awkward in his body to becoming a high-level CrossFit athlete and coach, and how a brutal burpee workout led to one of his first spiritual awakenings. Julian shares how plant medicine, yoga, and traditional Hatha practices helped him move from a life of constant “doing” into one of deeper awareness, alignment, and intuition. They also unpack the power of daily pause rituals, phone-free Sundays, and learning to distinguish ego from genuine inner calling, especially during big life transitions like leaving LA or changing careers. Along the way, Doug and Julian talk about rewiring limiting beliefs, spotting recurring patterns in relationships and business, and the importance of aligned community and high-quality coaching on the path of becoming your highest self.Timestamps of Key Moments01:32 – Who Julian Was Before Men’s Work, Burning Man & Plant Medicine 03:58 – Feeling Awkward in His Body & Becoming a CrossFit Athlete 06:45 – From Self-Focused Athlete to Service-Focused Coach 09:12 – Spiritual Awakening Doing Burpees: “I Am Not My Thoughts” 12:48 – Last Competitive Season, Moving States & a Potent Mushroom Journey 16:30 – Realizing There’s More to Life Than Just Performance & Goals 19:40 – Moving to Bali & Discovering Traditional Hatha Yoga 23:35 – Mind–Body–Spirit: The 8 Limbs of Yoga & Ascending Consciousness 27:18 – Doug’s First Yoga Class & 15 Years of Mental Noise Going Quiet 31:05 – Funny Restorative Yoga Story & Softening the “Sales Bro” Identity 34:42 – Julian’s Night Routine: Stretch, Breath & Meditation on the Road 38:20 – Front Layer vs Second Layer of Mind & Accessing Intuition 42:36 – You Are the Driver, Not the Car: Self vs the Mind-Machine 46:10 – Flow State, Synchronicity & The Story of How They Actually Met 49:22 – Grandview Summer in Venice: The Power of Aligned Community 53:05 – Following Your Heart, Leaving LA & Knowing When It’s Time to Go 56:40 – Ego vs True Intuitive Calling & Being Honest With Yourself 1:00:02 – Journaling, Patterns in Dating & Rewriting Subconscious Beliefs 1:04:30 – Helping Men Get Free: Coaching, Communication & Energy Leaks 1:08:05 – Why Having a Coach Accelerates Growth & What Julian Works On 1:11:10 – How to Work With Julian & Closing Big LoveFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Julian:IG:  @juliangb

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with sales leader and former national-team boxer Omar Qatishat. They dive into Omar’s journey from growing up between Jordan and the U.S. to finding identity through boxing, and later through door-to-door sales with Vivint. Omar shares raw stories about mental toughness, pushing through extreme training camps, and the wake-up call of realizing his entire self-worth was tied to performance, money, and relationships. He opens up about a devastating breakup, an “ego death” summer on the doors, and how grief, spirituality, and mentorship helped him rebuild from the inside out. Doug and Omar explore what real masculinity looks like, the power of learning to feel your emotions instead of running from them, and how freedom comes not from escaping discomfort, but from expanding your capacity to experience it.Timestamps of Key Moments00:45 — Nervous Start: Omar admits imposter syndrome.02:05 — Alchemy Summit: Redwoods, yoga, spirituality glimpse.03:40 — Liminal Space: Identity crisis after a rough summer.05:00 — What is Alchemy Summit?: Doug explains the purpose 06:30 — Seasonal Energy: Feminine reset vs. masculine sales event.07:55 — Jordan Upbringing: "Too Arab for America, too white for Jordan" tension.09:20 — Boxing Roots: Finding belonging, national team, staying sane through fighting.11:05 — Coach Tom Era: 130° garage gym, Ramadan, "finish 12 rounds."13:10 — Mortality: Weight cuts, dehydration, friends lost in boxing.14:45 — Performance Highs: Sales vs. fight wins; sales' deeper call.16:20 — Letting Boxing Go: Dreams vs. reality of long-term damage.17:55 — Recruitment: Ali Sultan's timely Snapchat message.19:15 — First Blitz: Small upgrades, early wins, commission taste.20:35 — Palm Springs Broke: "Sell 3 EFP or you’re stuck here"—hitting 3.01.22:10 — Rich House Awakening: Mansion, steak, vision expansion.23:30 — Mentors & Brotherhood: Steve, Jay Lou, Ali, Noor, Qais—gratitude.25:00 — DC Summers: Bageling → Rookie 165 → Sophomore 200.26:30 — Heartbreak Summer: Worst breakup, crying daily on the doors.28:00 — Doug Parallels: His 2018 breakup, depression, 125-deal year.29:40 — Self-Worth Collapse: Tying identity to sales, women, status.31:00 — "Just for today": Doug's Little Rock practice—nature, journaling.32:45 — Ego Death: Losing hair, car, money, persona—left weeping.34:20 — Grief as Initiation: Men lacking ritual; Francis Weller.35:55 — Karma Full Circle: Stealing girls → being cheated on.37:15 — Freedom from Self: Doug on feeling discomfort.38:40 — Self-Work as Numbing: Using wellness to escape.40:05 — Last Week Breakthrough: Going out anxious but present; detaching from results.41:30 — Divine Intuition: Surrendering effort, not forcing outcomes.43:00 — Luciana Lesson: "I wake up and let intuition lead."44:30 — Flow vs. Force: Action + surrender, harvesting the day.46:00 — Big-Year Vision: 300+ personal, 2,000-rep downline—by winning today.47:10 — Doug Reflects: From chaos to grounded masculine.48:20 — Closeout: Love, brotherhood, and Alchemy Summit return tease.49:30 — After-Mic: ATL vs. Utah summits; Omar loving Atlanta life.Follow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Charles P. Sales, entrepreneur, golf-tech founder, marathon trainee, and 15 years sober. They dive into running as a doorway to flow and mental clarity, the inner dialogue that pushes you through pain, and Charles’ journey from opioid addiction and homelessness to long-term recovery and leadership in behavioral health. Charles opens up about treatment, AA, plant medicine (including ayahuasca), love and partnership, fatherhood, and his current goals, like chasing a sub-3 Tokyo Marathon and building an AI golf-swing coaching app. It’s a raw, uplifting conversation about discipline, service, and redefining what “being helpful” looks like in everyday life.hip, and practical prospecting strategies (like cold-calling agents) that actually work.Timestamps of Key Moments 02:05 — Welcome: Doug introduces Charles P. Sales; vibe set for a flowy convo 03:00 — Running origin: From zero marathons to training with a South Jordan running gym 05:00 — Picking a race: Why Tokyo Marathon, local marathons 06:30 — Training leap: Second half marathon PB by 10 minutes; age-group win 08:10 — Runner’s high? Doug’s take vs. Charles’ “pleasure comes after” 09:20 — The first 3 miles: Pain, settling into flow, “raw-dogging” runs (no music) 11:15 — Mind mechanics: Daydreamy “other place,” clarity on long efforts 14:30 — Micro to macro: What the hour-long run teaches about long life challenges 19:15 — 15 years sober: Milestone run (15 miles), unexpected wave of emotion 20:40 — The dream: Older self in an attic potential wasted, catalyst to change 22:30 — Misconceptions of addiction: Innocent starts; the opioid era context 27:05 — AA in practice: Sponsors, home group, service, spirituality 28:45 — Meeting formats: Topics like resentment, amends, taking inventory 30:10 — Treatment entry: Homelessness, reverse intervention, 72-hour flight to Utah 33:40 — Withdrawals: Hot/cold, no sleep, body misfires; meds then stopping meds 35:10 — White-knuckle window: 4–5 brutal days; lingering regulation for a year 36:30 — Post-rehab rebuild: Returning at 1 year to say thanks 37:45 — Career lift-off: Hired at the center; nine years to Director-level impact 39:30 — Staying in Utah: Community, recovery ecosystem, outdoor culture 42:40 — Partnership model: Space for “all-in Charles,” opposite recharge styles 44:10 — Same team energy: Loyalty, consideration, intentionality 45:30 — Plant medicine chapter: Sister’s psilocybin shift from clinical depression 48:50 — First psilocybin: Therapeutic container; next-day feeling of deeper God connection 50:05 — Ayahuasca call: Costa Rica; Rachel’s nudge vs. Charles’ fear 51:15 — Night one: Meeting God as Mom; seeing life through her eyes 53:00 — Releasing resentment: Purge, empathy, committing to tell her 57:10 — Integration > ceremony: Living the love without the medicine 58:15 — Running as stabilizer: Embodiment without destabilization 59:30 — Current stance: No near-term plans; grateful, not dependent 1:00:40 — Service ethos: “Be helpful” as organizing principle (without arrogance) 1:03:10 — Connection in a noisy world: Simplify, show up, touch grass 1:04:15 — What’s next—work: AI golf swing coach app; partnering with real 1:06:30 — Giving back: Consulting in behavioral health & recovery 1:07:15 — Dad life: Being present with two daughters; savoring being “the coolest” 1:08:10 — Closing: Gratitude, chapter shifts every 5 years, embracing the unknown 1:09:20 — Wrap: Off-mic reflections; “hour and ten” flyby; dots connecting from 2010 to nowFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Charles:IG:  @charlespsalesTikTok: @charlespsales

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with longtime friend Corey Jones to unpack the real game of real estate, development vs. fix-and-flip, finding deals, underwriting simply, and playing the long game with integrity.Corey shares how growing up in Utah shaped his builder mindset, why cash-on-cash and ARV still rule, and how a bruising 30-unit project and a bankruptcy became his greatest teachers. They dive deep into integrity in business, mentorship, and practical prospecting strategies (like cold-calling agents) that actually work.Timestamps of Key Moments00:00 – Intro & Childhood Memories: Doug and Corey reminisce about Little League football, family stories, and reconnecting after 28 years.04:55 – The Bankruptcy Story: Corey opens up about carrying $30M in personal guarantees, the emotional toll, and lessons learned from losing everything.09:45 – Rebuilding Spiritually: How Corey reframed money, abundance, and forgiveness—learning that shame only blocks future success.13:10 – Entering Real Estate Development: Following in his father’s footsteps after the 2008 crash and returning to the family business.17:45 – First Major Project (Millcreek): A 30-unit apartment build, the precast parking disaster, and lessons in accountability.23:30 – First Big Win: Gaining trust from a major client and overcoming imposter syndrome through results and service.27:40 – Sitting With Discomfort: Doug and Corey discuss emotional resilience, feeling instead of resisting pain, and stacking evidence of worth.32:25 – Integrity in Business: Why Corey only pursues “win-win” deals and how abundance mindset outperforms cutthroat tactics.37:10 – Getting Into the Game: How beginners can find and structure real estate deals, avoid analysis paralysis, and start small.42:30 – Cold Calling & Outreach: Corey’s simple daily method for connecting with agents and sourcing profitable off-market deals.48:00 – Mentorship & Jamil Damji: The importance of finding the right coach and how guidance accelerates results by years.53:40 – State of the Market: Corey’s take on rates, holding property long-term, and why the best deals are built on today’s realities—not tomorrow’s hopes.Follow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Corey:IG: @investordealdad

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Megan “Meg” Del Toro, former top 1% door-to-door alarm rep and now a Kambo practitioner helping clients reset body and mind. They trace Meg’s arc from four straight 200+ years in sales to a profound spiritual awakening, trauma healing, and motherhood. Meg opens up about integration after psychedelics, what Kambo actually is (and isn’t), who it helps, and the simple daily practices—food as medicine, movement, and nature,that keep her calm, confident, and clear.Timestamps of Key Moments00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Meg Del Toro; Doug and Meg’s parallel journeys from D2D “savages” to facilitators 01:02 – Top-tier Sales: Meg’s rookie year, four 200+ seasons, and paying off debt fast 05:12 – Philly on the Doors: Safety, resilience, and adapting from river guide to urban knocks 08:45 – “Full Del Toro”: Fortitude, positive self-talk, and deciding to conquer what she starts 12:18 – Never Waste a Day: Doing the math on lost workdays and locking in productivity 16:40 – Women in Sales: Advantages, challenges, dress/code shifts, and household dynamics 20:55 – Mentors Matter: Lessons from Puck Hereford & Aaron Doria—fail forward and lead with positivity 24:30 – Motherhood & Healing: Bed rest, seeing her “best and worst,” EMDR, and Doug’s nudge toward psychedelics 30:42 – Hard but Holy: Meg’s difficult mushroom journey processing childhood abuse; why integration is everything (Doug adds perspective) 36:58 – Kambo 101: What it is, how it’s administered, legal status, who it’s for/not for 43:15 – Three in 30: Protocol, “weighted jacket off” calm, presence over reactivity 49:50 – Food as Medicine: Taste-bud reset, dropping baby weight, real-food rules & parenting tools; nature for grounding and how to book MegFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Meghan:IG: @kambowithmeg

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with sales phenom and recruiter Dayton LeBlanc to unpack how he transformed a turbulent childhood into elite performance in pest control, alarms (Vivint), and now solar. Dayton opens up about witnessing abuse at home, rewiring his mindset as a teen, paying off debt with his first summer commission, and why conviction, integrity, and service—not scripts—win. They go deep on switching industries, building emotional capacity (“I can handle it”), recruiting through authentic personal branding, leading from the front, and Dayton’s vision for his team, The War Room.Timestamps of Key Moments00:00 — Intro: Welcoming guest Dayton LeBlanc and setting the table for a vulnerable, high-performance conversation.02:18 — Childhood Reality Check: Dayton describes growing up scared, witnessing his mom’s abuse, and how those moments shaped his capacity to love and lead.05:46 — Coping as a Kid: Fear, hiding under the bed, learning to read people early—and realizing later it wasn’t “normal.”09:12 — $13–15K in Debt at 15: Blows an engine, takes a sales leap, lives off a maxed card—then gets his first wire and pays everyone back.12:50 — Environment & Belief: First time on a plane, leaders reflect his worth back to him; shifting from “poor me” to “use it as fuel.”16:05 — Wire Day: The call, the bank, the cash on the table—closing the loop with family and a new identity.19:40 — From Pest to Vivint: Why he chased leadership over money, set out to break records, and built conviction beyond “the pitch.”24:28 — Leaving Vivint for Solar: Not fearing the storm, learning longer-cycle sales, and choosing service (grandma-first mindset) over speed.29:55 — Sales Philosophy > Script: “It’s an emotional transaction.” Selfless listening, deeper time with customers, delayed gratification.34:22 — Recruiting via Personal Brand: Attract, don’t push. Give real value, scale through your leaders’ 100-lists, and keep commitments (5 a.m. texts, answering at 3 a.m.).39:47 — Lead From the Front: Manage the system, not the emotions. Stack receipts. Build capacity with the mantra: “I can handle it.”44:58 — War Room & What’s Next: Creating a home for reps when “the industry loves you till you’re gone,” and why this year will be Dayton’s biggest yet.Follow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Dayton:IG: @dayytonleblanc

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright welcomes Danny Pessy , a 14-summer door-to-door veteran and coach who’s seen it all from alarms to solar. They get brutally honest about the current state of sales: why solar isn’t the gold rush it once was, how interest rates and new laws reshaped the game, and why only those who master skill and systems will survive. Danny breaks down the future of the industry from roofing to fiber optics and shares his blueprint for sustainable success: train like a pro, build structure through learning systems, and develop the mindset of a real leader, not just a rep.Timestamps of Key Moments00:00 – Intro & Danny’s 14-summer run: From Platinum/Vivint glory days to coaching and solar.00:35 – State of Solar 2025: Expensive money, thinner savings, NEM 3.0, battery complexity, and brutal chargebacks.02:10 – Prediction: Short-term pain, AI-driven grid pressure → eventual policy tailwinds and incentives returning.05:20 – Mindset reset: “Work 3x harder for half the money”—moving from gold-rush expectations to pro habits.09:00 – Top earners = top learners: Books, conferences, deliberate practice; Doug’s “hours, attitude, approach” framework.12:45 – Leaving (or staying) wisely: The only good exit is a real calling; build rep → manager → regional skills first.16:30 – Team design that scales: The recruiter + rabbit + team-captain trio to mask weaknesses and duplicate wins.21:15 – Biggest mistakes & money discipline: Don’t linger as “cool top rep”; save cash, then pivot to recruiting/leadership.28:40 – Recruiting & brand without cringe: Value-first content, protect customers, studio training over rage-bait.35:10 – What’s hot now: Roofing realities (insurance tightening), fiber’s government-funded boom, plus water filters & permanent lights.43:55 – Systems over heroics: Why LMS + AI role-play + clear onboarding beats “throw them on a blitz” every time; train transaction first.56:00 – Why to be excited: Recessions forge killers—skills outlast cycles; “stick and stay and the job will pay.”Follow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Brielle:IG: @/dannypessy

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with his niece, Brielle Whitney Money, a top-10 rookie at Grit Marketing. They explore her powerful journey from brain injury to breakthrough , how discipline, health, and door-to-door sales forged resilience and clarity. Brielle opens up about her 10-day coma, cognitive recovery, fitness transformation, and the mindset that kept her from quitting. Together they unpack leadership, feminine grit, identity shifts, and the spiritual side of sales and self-belief.Timestamps of Key Moments00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Brielle Whitney Money & Doug’s pride in her first Grit summer02:10 – The lifestyle pivot: From partying and autopilot living to Peloton challenge and discipline05:00 – The coma story: Longboard crash, 10 days in a coma, and the miracle recovery that changed her08:15 – Cognitive rehab breakthroughs: Functional MRI therapy, attention rebuilding, and learning fatigue11:20 – Personality 180°: From social butterfly to self-disciplined “gritty” introvert — learning to be present14:40 – Mind-Body-Spirit Alignment: Animal-based diet, Othership breathwork, and intuitive living18:05 – Why Grit felt aligned: Being recruited through purpose, not perks — Doug’s 4 currencies of leadership22:00 – Control, OCD & surrender: Letting go, tapping into the unknown, and “clarity comes in motion”27:30 – Selling an identity shift: How real recruiting is helping people move from point A to point B32:50 – Women in sales: How Brielle’s Alabama squad reshaped the culture and raised standards38:45 – Building evidence-based confidence: Running 20 miles at 20, David Goggins mindset, & mental calluses45:00 – The next chapter: Leading women at Grit, sharing her growth publicly, and what’s next for BrielleFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Brielle:IG: @briellemoney

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Lunden Souza.Coach, creator of Life Like Lunden, and host of Self Love & Sweat. They explore Lunden’s evolution from “workouts” to “work-ins,” the courage to reinvent, and how core values, meditation, and community shape an aligned life.They unpack friend breakups, the “three-minute / three-hour / three-day friends” framework, emotional regulation, and Dr. Joe Dispenza’s practices. Lunden shares stories from moving to Austria to front a fitness startup, relocating to Utah for nature, and learning to love the messy middle of growth , plus why being willing to feel embarrassed might be the ultimate superpower.Timestamps of Key Moments00:00 — Intro: Welcoming Lunden Souza & the shift from fitness to inner work 02:18 — Origins in Fitness: From psych major to in-home trainer (and what homes reveal) 06:05 — Masks & Motivation: Front-facing pressure, COVID realizations, dropping the persona 10:22 — Courage to Change: Austria, Utah, and giving big life moves “a full year” 14:36 — Growth vs. Fixed Mindset: Micro-steps and doing hard things on purpose 18:11 — Friend Breakups: Boundaries, leaving group chats, protecting your circle 22:47 — 3-Minute / 3-Hour / 3-Day Friends: Doug’s framework for upgrading your people 26:33 — The Messy Middle: Making space for new community & getting good at being alone 31:10 — Try New Things: Hobbies, embarrassment tolerance, learning new skills (skiing, aufguss) 36:02 — Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Work: Breaking the habit of being yourself & morning practice 42:28 — Emotional Regulation: Letting feelings move through; Singer & Ram Dass insights 49:15 — What’s Next for Lunden: Sharing the “mess” authentically & inviting aligned opportunitiesFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERESubscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Branden:IG :@lifelikelundenPodcast → Self Love & Sweat — available on all major platforms

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Max “Ponyboy” Jones to unpack authentic growth in door-to-door sales, identity work, and leading with vision. Ponyboy shares the origin of his nickname, his early years navigating tough markets, and the pivotal choice to stay committed when friends quit. He opens up about a “dark night of the soul,” the tools that helped him out of it (including Byron Katie’s “The Work”), and how solidifying identity and daily disciplines transformed his results. They also dive into recruiting with integrity, building culture without toxicity, and designing an adventurous, freedom-driven life—hello, Bali.Timestamps of Key Moments:00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Max “Ponyboy” Jones & the nickname origin story01:12 – Rookie Year Starts: Joining Sunrun/Meraki under Zach Anderson & first impressions03:05 – Little Rock, AR: Culture shock, Pine Bluff “Crime Bluff,” and selling through chaos05:02 – Choosing to Stay: Friends leave, but Ponyboy commits—why quitting wasn’t an option06:30 – First Wins: $26K out of high school and the early mindset around money and vision08:14 – Year Two Leap: From 42 to 120 accounts—being “two feet in” and better leadership10:22 – Georgia Year: Negative culture, “protecting bandwidth,” and separating to produce12:47 – Rituals That Worked: Gym for emotional regulation, journaling, and boundary setting15:10 – Dark Night of the Soul: Months of anxiety, shadow work, and support from mentors18:06 – The Work by Byron Katie: Deconstructing “I’m not a top rep” and flipping the story21:18 – Identity Stack: “I am” statements, spoken affirmations, and energy that closes24:03 – Freedom & Adventure: Designing life around impact, recruiting authentically, Bali plansFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Jimmy:IG: @max.d.jones

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Jimmy Rex—entrepreneur, real-estate leader, and founder of the men’s community We Are The They. They explore the shift from achievement to fulfillment, how to recognize “enough,” building presence in relationships, and practical ways to reduce digital distraction. Jimmy shares practices for tuning into intuition (silence, nature, solitude), the power of being with uncomfortable emotions, lessons from David Deida on deep presence, and a blueprint for creating real male friendships through vulnerability and shared high-adventure experiences.Timestamps of Key Moments00:00 — Intro: Why skip the backstory and go straight to what matters now 00:38 — “Tired of chasing”: Moving into a dream home and redefining ambition 02:12 — Seasons of hustle: Jung, ego, and learning that “more” is never enough 05:06 — Choosing ‘enough’: Taking the foot off the gas and grounding in gratitude 08:15 — Be here now: Presence vs. fighting reality; happiness without “better” 12:22 — Feeling the hard stuff: Ram Dass, grief, and letting unpleasant emotions in 16:48 — Dating & depth: From performance to presence; lessons from David Deida 21:13 — Connecting to self: Silence, nature, and sitting still to hear intuition 29:07 — Distraction is the enemy: Boundaries for social (One Sec, Brick, muting feeds) 34:31 — Unconditional love: Loving past versions of self; learning from losses 41:02 — Friend breakups & loyalty: Honoring seasons and making space for new bonds 52:14 — How to build brotherhood: Take off the mask, share truth, and stack big experiencesFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Jimmy:IG: @mrjimmyrexListen to my podcast: The Jimmy Rex ShowJoin his community: @wattmovement

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, Doug welcomes longtime friend and mentor Dan Reed for a wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Dan reflects on his beginnings in door-to-door sales, being among the first to pioneer solar sales, and the bold decision to move his young family to Hawai‘i with no backup plan, an experience that shaped his approach to business and life.He shares the story of co-founding Zeal, a supplement company that scaled to eight-figure revenues before being acquired, and the valuable lessons learned from both successes and failures along the way. Doug and Dan also explore deeper themes of intuition, faith, and surrender, discussing how to distinguish guidance from impulse, when to persist versus when to pivot, and why saying “no” can be as powerful as saying “yes.”This is a candid and inspiring conversation for anyone navigating growth in business, leadership, and life.Timestamps of Key Moments00:00 Intro — why Dan’s a “winner” across sales, family, and health03:10 Early D2D solar & moving the family to Oʻahu (22 suitcases, no Plan B)12:45 From blank pitch to 1,200 rooftops in 10 months18:20 Leaving D2D, corporate lessons, and what didn’t fit24:30 Launching Zeal (ACV caps → 7 figures), the eight-figure exit32:05 Two post-exit misses: hubris, when to quit vs. push through38:40 Outsourcing weaknesses; agencies & global talent44:10 Family as KPI: annual/weekly planning, saying “no”50:15 Surrender ≠ giving up—dropping inner resistance and going all-inFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Branden:IG: @deerdan

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Braden Brown, Performance & Mental Health Coach at BYU (and Doug’s former high-school sports rival). They revisit chippy hardwood memories, Braden’s position switch at BYU, and the “welcome to college” moment that planted fear and how a single sports-psych session reframed everything. They dig into coaching frameworks (“connect before you correct”), bouncing back after mistakes (WIN: What’s Important Now), perfectionism and NIL pressure in today’s college sports, and practical reset tools athletes can use in high-stakes moments. Timestamps of Key Moments00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Braden Brown, BYU Performance & Mental Health Coach00:34 – Rivalry Rewind: High-school battles, stitches, and an ejection story02:10 – Position Shift: From tight end to tackle & a “rag-doll” moment vs. Koa Misi04:20 – Aftermath & Fear: Film-room embarrassment and playing not to get beat06:05 – Better Feedback: “Connect before you correct” and seeking context first07:50 – Mindset Flip: One sports-psych session—focus on controllables, not fear09:22 – Bounce-Back Tools: Recovering fast with WIN—What’s Important Now10:55 – Common Struggles: Perfectionism, NIL era pressure, and roster anxiety12:30 – Growth Lens: The power of yet for bench-to-field transitions14:05 – Career Path: From IUPUI to BYU; shoutout to Kurt and mental performance15:40 – On-Field Resets: Visualization, a physical “reset button,” and “flush it” cue17:15 – Play Present: Mindfulness & the Serenity Prayer—be where your feet areFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Branden:IG: @dr.b.phd

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with long-time friend Chelsea Baugh to explore curiosity, compassion, and the pivots that shape our lives. Chelsea opens up about raising a non-binary child, navigating adoption, pursuing her MBA at 40, and the intentional practices that sustain her marriage. Together, Doug and Chelsea discuss spirituality, respect, parenting, and how to find clarity even in the midst of life’s most difficult challenges.Timestamps of Key Moments00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Chelsea Baugh, long-time friend and seeker of wisdom02:10 – Curiosity as a Strength: How Chelsea’s innate desire to go deep shaped her life and relationships06:40 – Anatomy of Peace: Lessons on compassion, conflict, and living with a heart at peace13:15 – Pivot Moments: Raising a non-binary child and choosing love over resistance20:05 – Marriage Foundations: Communication, intimacy, and values that keep her relationship with Casey strong27:42 – Navigating Conflict: Why repair and intentionality matter more than perfection34:58 – The Quarterly Check-In: How she and Casey align on calendars, kids, and their relationship40:30 – Entering Her 40s: Lessons from her 30s and hopes for the next decade46:55 – Adoption Journey: From fertility struggles to the clarity that opened the door to adoption54:18 – Spiritual Nudges: How Chelsea discerns divine guidance from her own thoughts1:03:05 – MBA Challenges: Stepping into fear, finding her voice, and handling imposter syndrome1:15:40 – Inner Tools: Doug shares practices for relaxing the body and accessing clarity1:28:10 – Faith, Direction & Stewardship: Finding alignment through spirituality and intentional livingFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Chelsea:IG: @chelseaba

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with three-time Golden Door winner and sales mentor Suli Zinck. They dive into her 17-year journey in door-to-door sales  from knocking doors in worn-out Vans to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio. Suli shares how she’s navigated self-limiting beliefs, balanced family and career, built discipline, and invested strategically for long-term freedom. She opens up about the mindset needed to sustain high performance, why fear can be a powerful ally, and how she’s now mentoring others to level up without leaving their companies. Packed with practical advice, inspiring stories, and raw honesty, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and growth both personal and financial.Timestamps of Key Moments:00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Suli Zinck on her 40th birthday03:14 – Biggest lesson learned at 39: Relationships over everything06:59 – From missionary work to 12 summers in pest control12:45 – Balancing motherhood, marriage, and sales success18:04 – Meeting her husband and building an unorthodox partnership25:30 – Communication habits that keep her marriage strong29:18 – Where her discipline and work ethic came from36:14 – Breaking out of a scarcity mindset and embracing personal growth44:53 – Overcoming self-limiting beliefs in sales and leadership54:27 – The power of working with fear instead of avoiding it59:40 – Being a woman and person of color in door-to-door sales1:06:55 – Discovering her strengths through human design and therapy1:13:48 – Why investing in coaching paid off 10x1:20:19 – How Suli built her real estate and investment portfolio1:29:47 – Lessons from losing $100K and bouncing back stronger1:35:55 – Advice for sales reps heading into August grind mode1:43:20 – Daily habits that separate top reps from the rest1:50:05 – Why experienced reps also need accountability and mentorship1:55:42 – How to join Suli’s mentorship blitzes and programsFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Suli:IG: @femaleknockersunite

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with venture capitalist, serial entrepreneur, and former Utah gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham. Together they dive deep into Jeff’s new book, The Last Book Written by a Human, exploring AI as both a transformative tool and an existential mirror for humanity. Jeff shares personal stories on spirituality, vulnerability, psychedelics, and the importance of community in the age of intelligent machines. They discuss the need to rehumanize ourselves, embrace imperfection, lean into awe and wonder, and strengthen our capacity to feel discomfort as a pathway to growth. This candid conversation weaves together business insight, mystical experiences, and heartfelt reflections on love, presence, and purpose.Timestamps of Key Moments:00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Jeff Burningham, author of The Last Book Written by a Human03:42 – The bull case for AI and why Jeff focuses on its spiritual implications07:18 – AI as a “cosmic mirror” reflecting humanity’s data and behavior 12:05 – The beauty of imperfection and the irreplaceable messiness of being human16:44 – Why relationships and friction are essential in an AI-driven world 22:51 – Doug’s story of leaving his phone to connect with community and nature 29:38 – Jeff on embodiment, relationships, and nature as humanity’s greatest teachers34:12 – Finding awe and wonder through presence and seeing with “new eyes”40:16 – Distinguishing between the higher self and the ego’s fearful voice46:02 – Psychedelics, mystical experiences, and rethinking spirituality55:27 – The importance of shedding conditioning to uncover our true nature1:03:14 – Love as the ultimate purpose behind Jeff’s work and life journeyFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Jeff:IG: @jeffburninghamGet his book: The Last Book Written by a Human / https://www.jeffburningham.com/book/

In this solo episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright shares the powerful insights behind his second spiritual awakening and introduces a tool he calls Inner Alchemy, a practical three-step process to increase your capacity to handle emotional discomfort.Doug reflects on the three unavoidable realities of life-pain, uncertainty, and never-ending work and unpacks how our resistance to them often creates more suffering. Drawing on stories from his own spiritual journey, coaching practice, and even an ayahuasca ceremony, Doug teaches us how to lean into discomfort with grace, calm, and self-trust.This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to move from emotional reactivity to personal mastery.Timestamps of Key Moments:0:00 – Intro: Doug sets the stage for this solo episode and shares how discomfort is the key trait of the most successful people he knows.03:45 – Embracing Emotional Discomfort: Why chasing success to avoid unpleasant emotions is a losing game.08:00 – The Illusion of Arrival: Doug explains the common trap of thinking external success will eliminate inner turmoil.13:12 – Three Realities of Life: Pain, uncertainty, and never-ending work—and what happens when we stop resisting them.19:58 – The Mountain Analogy: Doug recalls a pivotal moment when he realized that life is an ongoing climb, not a destination.25:10 – Introducing Inner Alchemy: A practical tool to transmute discomfort rather than escape it.28:30 – Understanding T.A.R.: Tension, Anxiety, and Resistance as signals for when to apply inner alchemy.32:22 – Step One – Unclench: Releasing physical tension as the first step to navigating inner disturbance.36:04 – Step Two – Welcome It, Don’t Touch It: Why resisting emotions only makes them grow, and how to sit with discomfort.41:40 – The Dementor Metaphor: Doug shares an ayahuasca vision that changed how he relates to emotional pain.46:35 – Step Three – I Can Handle This: The mantra that can shift your nervous system and increase your capacity.51:05 – Living in Triple C: Calm in the body, confident in the self, and clear in the mind—Doug’s target state for handling life.Follow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Megan Prince, a seasoned entrepreneur and Chief Revenue Officer, to discuss her remarkable journey from door-to-door sales to corporate leadership. Megan opens up about her transition from Vivint to the tech world, navigating the corporate ladder, and the lessons she's learned about leadership, accountability, and personal growth. Megan also dives deep into her spirituality, daily practices, and why she believes life is a simulation. From meditation to breathwork and embracing joy, Megan shares the tools that have helped her cultivate success and live a fulfilling life.Timestamps of Key Moments:03:40 - Door-to-Door Sales: Megan’s early challenges and success in the field07:00 - Transition to Corporate: Megan’s shift from door-to-door to a more structured corporate role10:10 - Leadership Lessons: How door-to-door sales prepared her for corporate success13:35 - The Power of Accountability: How Megan practices extreme ownership and accountability with her team17:00 - Tapping into the ‘Why’: The importance of understanding personal and team motivations21:15 - Personal Growth: Megan’s advice on self-development and navigating challenges in the corporate space28:00 - The Boomerang Effect: Why what you give comes back multiplied32:00 - Overcoming Obstacles: How Megan learned to tackle difficulties and continue growing35:00 - The ‘Above the Line’ Mentality: How taking responsibility transforms leadership40:20 - The Power of ‘Being Okay’: Why Megan believes true happiness comes from within45:00 - The Evolution of ‘Why’: Megan’s changing motivations and what drives her today49:45 - Life’s Big Questions: Megan and Doug discuss the meaning of life and the possibility of reincarnation53:15 - The Simulation Theory: Megan’s thoughts on living in a simulation and multiple realities56:30 - Hobbies & Self-Care: How Megan finds joy in life beyond work59:10 - Closing Thoughts: Megan’s advice for women in leadership and her vision for the futureFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Megan: IG: @megggprince

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright welcomes Brock Painter, founder of NeuroMastery, for a vulnerable and powerful conversation on emotional resilience, personal transformation, and what it takes to go beyond surface-level self-help. Brock shares how multiple concussions ended his football dreams in high school and led to a long journey of healing, growth, and eventually the creation of his own program, NeuroMastery. Together, Doug and Brock explore the difference between fear and faith, ego and intuition, and how physical challenges like 100-mile ultramarathons can forge the kind of self-worth that no external success can buy.They discuss the moment Brock burned the boats and entered his first 100-mile race with just $500 in the bank, the standards that define high-performing communities, and how men can begin to transmute their pain into purpose. Whether you're an entrepreneur, father, athlete, or someone quietly feeling stuck in the monotony of life, this episode is a deep, expansive reminder that the greatest transformations happen from the inside out.Timestamps of Key Moments:02:58 - Doug reflects on Brock's joyful energy and commitment to growth06:42 - Brock's early life, football injuries, and the birth of NeuroMastery12:10 - The defining moment: His wife calls out his misalignment with finance16:25 - How to distinguish fear from faith and ego from intuition22:18 - Turning down a sales leadership opportunity to pursue purpose29:45 - Courage over confidence: Why quitting finance led to inner alignment35:40 - Building a business with $500 and betting it all on a 100-mile race41:05 - The terrorist voice: Brock's tools for handling self-doubt49:17 - Lessons from ultramarathons: Why mile 40 is where most people quit56:20 - The standards that define poor, good, excellent, and outstanding performance01:06:02 - Building from the inside out: How NeuroMastery changes livesFollow Doug:IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HEREFollow Brock: IG: @brockpainterofficial