Monster Mindset

Most founders believe success means paying themselves first. That mindset will limit how far your business can actually grow.In this episode, I break down why I was not the highest paid person in my own company for the first five years and how that decision helped scale the business to millions in revenue.We go deep into the transition from a one person operation to a structured company, including what your first hires should look like, how to think about your time value, and why sales systems are the foundation of everything.This episode is for entrepreneurs who want to build something real, scale it properly, and create a business that lasts.If you are serious about growth, leadership, and building a high performing team, this conversation will give you a clear direction.

If your business feels stuck, it’s not the market, your leads, or your luck.It’s your standards.In this episode of Monster Mindset, Doug Bartlett breaks down why so many businesses hit a ceiling — and how most owners unknowingly create that ceiling themselves.You’ll learn:• The real reason your business stopped growing  • How low standards show up (even when you think things are “fine”)  • Why tolerating small problems leads to massive bottlenecks  • The exact mindset shift required to break through your current level  • How to raise standards without losing your team  Most businesses don’t fail because of strategy.  They stall because of what they allow.If you’ve plateaued — this episode will show you exactly where to look and what to fix.Subscribe for more episodes on leadership, entrepreneurship, and building companies that actually scale.

Most entrepreneurs think about the next week, the next quarter, or maybe the next year.But the leaders who build companies that scale and last think much further ahead.In this episode of Monster Mindset, we break down the power of having a ten year vision and why long term thinking separates businesses that grow from businesses that slowly die on the treadmill of survival.A ten year vision changes how you make decisions, how you build systems, how you develop leaders, and how you grow yourself as a founder. When you know where you are going a decade from now, every action today becomes more intentional and more powerful.Inside this episode we talk about why vision drives business growth, how leaders reverse engineer the future into daily execution, how companies outgrow people and systems, and why the founder must constantly evolve to avoid becoming the bottleneck in their own business.If you want to build something meaningful and lasting instead of just getting by, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, growth, and the future you are creating.Monster Mindset is about building stronger leaders, stronger businesses, and a mindset that refuses to settle for average.Listen now and start thinking ten years ahead.

Most people stay busy.Very few people actually win.In this episode of Monster Mindset, Doug Bartlett explains why working harder is not the same as getting results — and why defining the “win” is the mindset shift that separates successful entrepreneurs from everyone else.

Most people never change.Not because they lack potential, but because they never control what they consume.Garbage in. Garbage out.In this episode, we break down why your inputs determine your outputs. The content you listen to. The conversations you tolerate. The habits you reinforce. The environment you allow.If you constantly feed your mind negativity, distraction, and low standards, your results will reflect it.Growth is not accidental. It is intentional.Control your inputs. Change your life.

Every founder hits this wall. You cannot scale if you are still the best employee in your company.In this episode, Doug breaks down the hard truth. If you feel like nobody can do it as well as you can, you are probably operating from control, arrogance, or fear. And that mindset is capping your growth.He explains the shift from working in the business to working on the business, building systems, setting KPIs, creating accountability, and replacing yourself in lower value roles.If you want a company that thrives and scales, it is time to let go and lead.

Hiring the wrong person won’t just slow you down. It will quietly destroy your company.In this second episode of the Monster Mindset relaunch, we break down the hiring mistake most business owners make: hiring for potential instead of hiring for reality. If you wouldn’t “marry” someone based on who they might become, why would you build your company around it?Doug shares hard-earned lessons from scaling a company from startup to $50M+ with 200 employees and why hiring faster doesn’t mean hiring recklessly. You’ll learn how to define roles clearly, protect your highest time value, hire for real skill sets and attitude, and fire quickly when someone is in the wrong seat.If you’re serious about scaling, your hiring and firing process has to be on point. This episode shows you how to do it right.

Three years ago, this podcast went quiet.Not because the work stopped, but because the work got real.In this relaunch episode of Monster Mindset, I explain why we’re back, what changed, and the one principle that carried me from rock bottom to building a $50 million company.This conversation isn’t about hype or shortcuts. It’s about responsibility, discipline, and understanding what you can control when everything else feels uncertain.I share the foundation behind the decisions, habits, and leadership mindset that allowed Bartlett Roofing to scale, even through difficult markets, and why those same principles apply whether you’re leading a company, a team, or yourself.If you’re a founder, executive, or operator who cares about building something real, this is where Season 2 begins.

EPISODE 13: "How To Reprogram Yourself"HOST: Doug Bartlett - CEO / Founder of Bartlett RoofingHOST: Ashlyn Bartlett - CCO of Bartlett RoofingGUEST: Brenda Lee - Corporate Leadership Growth PartnerIN THIS EPISODE: Doug and Ashlyn Bartlett talk to Corporate Leadership Growth Partner Brenda Lee about how to reprogram yourself: to conquer addiction, to achieve personal and career goals, and about how even though it is possible it is a long and challenging process for everyone.Check out our content across all socials here: https://linktr.ee/monstermindsetpodcastThanks for watching our podcast. If you find any value in our content, please like, subscribe, share, follow & or review us on any platform you can. Our goal is to provide meaningful & useful insights, stories, wisdom & inspirational motivation to help impact your life in a positive way.

EPISODE 12: "How Discomfort Can Build Leaders"HOST: Doug Bartlett - CEO / Founder of Bartlett RoofingGUEST: Roman Burlo - VP of Sales for Bartlett RoofingIN THIS EPISODE: Doug and Roman discuss how to discern character and solicit honesty in your work relationships. Uncomfortable, productive conversations can bring long-term solutions, build trust, and promote growth. This is a great approach to identifying and building leaders within your business or community.Check out our content across all socials here: https://linktr.ee/monstermindsetpodcastThanks for watching our podcast. If you find any value in our content, please like, subscribe, share, follow & or review us on any platform you can. Our goal is to provide meaningful & useful insights, stories, wisdom & inspirational motivation to help impact your life in a positive way.

EPISODE 15: "Two business mistakes to avoid..."HOST: Doug Bartlett - CEO / Founder of Bartlett RoofingIN THIS EPISODE: Doug talks about past challenges that taught him how to overcome and learn to be a better business owner.  You can't trust another business to run well or have your same values or ethics.  You need to be in control of your sales and operations so that if another business fails or doesn't meet your standards you don't depend on them.Check out our content across all socials here: https://linktr.ee/monstermindsetpodcastThanks for watching our podcast. If you find any value in our content, please like, subscribe, share, follow & or review us on any platform you can. Our goal is to provide meaningful & useful insights, stories, wisdom & inspirational motivation to help impact your life in a positive way.

EPISODE 14: "Best Marketing Tips for Contractors"HOST: Doug Bartlett - CEO / Founder of Bartlett RoofingHOST: Ashlyn Bartlett - CCO of Bartlett RoofingGUEST: Joseph Hughes - Owner of Contractor DynamicsIN THIS EPISODE: Doug and Ashlyn Bartlett talk to Contractor Dynamics Owner Joseph Hughes about Digital marketing within the construction space.  Why it is so important? What are some strategies for reaching new clients? And how to let the "why" lead your decision-making. Check out our content across all socials here: https://linktr.ee/monstermindsetpodcastCheck out Contractor Dynamic YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ContractorD...Thanks for watching our podcast. If you find any value in our content, please like, subscribe, share, follow & or review us on any platform you can. Our goal is to provide meaningful & useful insights, stories, wisdom & inspirational motivation to help impact your life in a positive way.

IN THIS EPISODE:  Guest Tony Evans - a serial entrepreneur and investor, specializing in cryptocurrency and NFT - discusses the real-world application of blockchain technology and the global obstacles in its path. They dive deep into current affairs in the blockchain and crypto spaces and the future utility of investing in NFTs. Tony and Doug emphasize the importance of a clear roadmap to avoid potential risks and optimize your investments. Tune in to explore these concepts and grow your mindset when it comes to the future of Web3.HOST: Doug Bartlett - CEO/Founder of Bartlett Roofing, Monster Mindset, Infinite StagesGUEST: Tony Evans - Managing Director at Blockchain Industries (Asia and the Middle East), Entrepreneur/Investor specializing in cryptocurrency and NFTMonster MindsetLink Tree: https://linktr.ee/monstermindsetpodcastYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/MonsterMinds...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monstermind...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monstermindse...Tony EvansYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/tonyevanscryptoInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/tonyevanscryptoThanks for watching our podcast. If you find any value in our content, please like, subscribe, share, follow & or review us on any platform you can. Our goal is to provide meaningful & useful insights, stories, wisdom & inspirational motivation to help impact your life in a positive way.

EPISODE 20: A Conversation with The Wolf of Wall Street AKA Jordan BelfortHere is a candid conversation between Doug Bartlett and Jordan Belfort about the current state of Cypto, NFT’s, and investing in the web 3.0 space.  This conversation took place in Miami at Jordan Belfort's personal home after the 3 day Crypto Mastermind he hosted.  Where 9 other entrepreneurs and Doug networked and learned from an expert panel of speakers and The Wolf of Wall Street himself.HOST: Doug Bartlett - CEO / Founder of Bartlett Roofing, Monster Mindset, Infinite Stages GUEST: Jordan Belfort - Jordan Ross Belfort is an American entrepreneur, speaker, crypto investor, author of "The Wolf of Wall Street" which was turned into the blockbuster film with the same title, and former stockbroker.Monster MindsetLink Tree: https://linktr.ee/monstermindsetpodcastYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/MonsterMinds...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monstermind...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monstermindse... Jordan Belfort | The Wolf of Wall StreetWebsite: https://jb.onlineIG: https://www.instagram.com/wolfofwalls...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wolfofwa...Thanks for watching our podcast. If you find any value in our content, please like, subscribe, share, follow & or review us on any platform you can. Our goal is to provide meaningful & useful insights, stories, wisdom & inspirational motivation to help impact your life in a positive way.

EPISODE 10: "Setting Yourself Up For Success"HOST: Doug Bartlett - CEO / Founder of Bartlett RoofingHOST: Ashlyn Bartlett - CCO of Bartlett RoofingIN THIS EPISODE: Doug Bartlett and co-hosts: Ashlyn Bartlett / Roman Burlo, rap about the concept of properly setting yourself up for success in life. What that looks like, the mindset behind it & how to take action to apply it in your world today. To help find the success you want perpetually in your future.Check out our content across all socials here: https://linktr.ee/monstermindsetpodcastThanks for watching our podcast. If you find any value in our content, please like, subscribe, share, follow & or review us on any platform you can. Our goal is to provide meaningful & useful insights, stories, wisdom & inspirational motivation to help impact your life in a positive way.

EPISODE 11: "Infinite Opportunities" HOST: Doug Bartlett - CEO / Founder of Bartlett RoofingGUEST: Roman Burlo - VP of Sales for Bartlett RoofingGUEST: Grayson Colton - SW Regional Sales Manager for Bartlett RoofingIN THIS EPISODE: Doug discusses his perspective on how life is full of infinite opportunities, how he identifies them & takes deliberate action to be prepared to capitalize on them when they arise. How he learned through both having great success and total failure. Then how he progressed into his next business opportunities, which have been very successful, with plenty of lessons learned & pro tips to tune in for. Both Roman & Grayson provide great examples & stories of their respective journeys and collective life/work experiences to enhance the dialogue & discussion about the concept of infinite opportunities. Plus, practical ways to find them & take action to pursue them in your life.Check out our content across all socials here: https://linktr.ee/monstermindsetpodcastThanks for watching our podcast. If you find any value in our content, please like, subscribe, share, follow & or review us on any platform you can. Our goal is to provide meaningful & useful insights, stories, wisdom & inspirational motivation to help impact your life in a positive way.

IN THIS EPISODE: Doug talks candidly with Jake Blanchard, who is a successful entrepreneur, consultant, podcaster, family man, ice bath advocate, & Brazilian jujitsu practitioner. About the path to self mastery, across several dynamic topics, stories and insights in to their combined minds and wisdom. Listen to discover pro tips and insights into how you can fail forward to truly know thy self to become a master of your own domain.HOST: Doug Bartlett - CEO/Founder of Bartlett Roofing, Monster Mindset, Infinite StagesGUEST: Jake Blanchard - Entrepreneur, consultant, podcaster, & Brazilian jujitsu practitionerMonster MindsetLink Tree: https://linktr.ee/monstermindsetpodcastYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/MonsterMinds...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monstermind...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monstermindse...Jake BlanchardYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7U...IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeblancha...Website: https://www.jakeblanchard.com/podcastThanks for watching our podcast. If you find any value in our content, please like, subscribe, share, follow & or review us on any platform you can. Our goal is to provide meaningful & useful insights, stories, wisdom & inspirational motivation to help impact your life in a positive way.

EPISODE 16: "Struggling, Mentoring, and Achieving"IN THIS EPISODE: Watch and learn what important things can lead others to trust you.  Doug and Shane Hall discuss vulnerability, struggling, and achievement through mentorship and open communication.HOST: Doug Bartlett - CEO / Founder of Bartlett RoofingGUEST: Shane Hall  Monster MindsetLink Tree: https://linktr.ee/monstermindsetpodcastYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/MonsterMinds...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monstermind...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monstermindse...Shane HallIG: https://www.instagram.com/shane_hall__/Urban Link Media: https://www.urbanlinkmedia.com/# Thanks for watching our podcast. If you find any value in our content, please like, subscribe, share, follow & or review us on any platform you can. Our goal is to provide meaningful & useful insights, stories, wisdom & inspirational motivation to help impact your life in a positive way.

EPISODE 17: Biohack Your Health Back w/ Kris Gethin - "Business Mogul, Bodybuilder, Biohacker"IN THIS EPISODE: Kris discusses His passion and determination for building a better, stronger, healthier body and mind. That is “Harder To Kill”. How that pushes him to achieve great things for himself physically and mentally, thus enabling him to motivate and inspire his followers and fans across the world to achieve greatness for themselves. Kris has transformed millions of physiques through his immensely popular video series shown on bodybuilding.com, kagedmuscle.com, and now healthkik.com.He is the author of many books including the #1 best seller Body by Design, The Adventures KAGED MUSCLE, The Transformer, and Man of Iron, which was released in April 2019. Kris's books and graphic novels have received global praise and have helped and inspired millions of readers.Kris aspires to help as many people live a healthy, more fulfilling life by raising the bar on health and fitness education through his books, video trainers, blogs, Youtube videos, and show, The Knowledge and Mileage Podcast.HOST: Doug Bartlett - CEO / Founder of Bartlett Roofing, Monster MIndset, Infinite StagesGUEST: Kris Gethin - CEO of Kaged Muscle Supplements, Co-founder Kris Gethin Gyms franchise, founder of Healthkik.com, author, educator, biohacker, and hybrid athlete. Internationally renowned businessman, celebrity trainer, and physique transformation specialist.Monster MindsetLink Tree: https://linktr.ee/monstermindsetpodcastYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/MonsterMinds...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monstermind...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monstermindse...Kris GethinYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/krisgethinPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClkv...IG: https://www.instagram.com/krisgethin/...Podcast IG: Thanks for watching our podcast. If you find any value in our content, please like, subscribe, share, follow & or review us on any platform you can. Our goal is to provide meaningful & useful insights, stories, wisdom & inspirational motivation to help impact your life in a positive way.

EPISODE 7: "Man Talk w/ Don - An Army Ranger"HOST: Doug Bartlett - CEO / Founder of Bartlett RoofingGUEST: Don Ulmer - Senior Production Manager for Bartlett RoofingIN THIS EPISODE: Man Talk w/ Don Ulmer, a former Army Ranger & Bartlett Roofing's Senior Production Manager / longest-tenured employee. In this episode, host Doug Bartlett banters with Don about, what is Man Talk? Why is it important and necessary to be able to have? How to do it and when it works best. Don served our country as an Army Ranger and has worked in home maintenance construction for over three decades. He's also a successful business owner of a Bar in Idaho, as well as Doug's right-hand man since he started Bartlett Roofing. His expertise in communication, conflict resolution + personal and professional negotiation is out of this world. Check out our content across all socials here: https://linktr.ee/monstermindsetpodcastThanks for watching our podcast. If you find any value in our content, please like, subscribe, share, follow & or review us on any platform you can. Our goal is to provide meaningful & useful insights, stories, wisdom & inspirational motivation to help impact your life in a positive way.