Dive into the jaw-dropping FBI crackdown on October 23, 2025, exposing NBA stars like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in a billion-dollar gambling scandal tied to rigged games and mafia families. I draw a timeless parallel to King Midas' golden curse, revealing how greed destroys lives, legacies, and trust in sports. But there's hope—science shows gratitude can rewire your brain, slashing stress by 23% and boosting joy by 25%. Learn practical tools like gratitude journaling and ...
Bill Fanter — seasoned trader, former investment banker, and coach — to challenge a common career assumption: that a great resume and a steady job are enough to support you in life. Bill argues that relying solely on your W2, your employer, and your credentials is a dangerously limited backup plan. We dig into three powerful alternatives for securing and growing your personal financial future: Contrarian investing, including skills like day-trading and options strategiesBuilding professional ...
I sit down with Leroy Hite, the audacious founder of Cutting Edge Firewood, the first luxury firewood company that redefined how people think about logs and flames. (Yes, luxury firewood.) Leroy shares how he turned a basic commodity into a premium brand, scaling Cutting Edge into a multimillion-dollar enterprise before eventually exiting the business. Along the way, we talk about: The sheer madness (and vision) behind creating a “luxury firewood” niche from scratchThe years of grind, r...
Most people never take time to step back and dream anymore. In this episode, I break down the D.R.E.A.M. framework—a simple but powerful process to help you disconnect from distractions, create space to think clearly, and rediscover what you truly want for your life. Whether you’re stuck in busyness or just coasting, this framework will challenge you to pause, imagine, and start building toward the life you’ve been missing. Please Give A Review If you like the show, it'd be awesome if ...
Are luxury watches just shiny status symbols… or can they actually be smart investments? I sit down with Erich Wolters to break down the real value behind high-end timepieces. We talk about what makes certain brands and models appreciate, how the luxury watch market compares to other investment vehicles, and the pitfalls to avoid if you’re thinking about adding watches to your portfolio. Whether you’re a seasoned investor curious about alternative assets or simply fascinated by the world of l...
The people that change the world are the ones that can block out the noise and focus on signal. But in order to do that, you have to have a dream that you can turn into a mission. You are the hero of your story! What good is a story of a hero without a mission or an enemy? The enemy can be a person, place, thing or force but it must be clear. So many people aren't clear or consistent on that and it shows in the result of their life. We only have one go on this space rock and we don't know whe...
Most entrepreneurs and business owners don’t fail because of bad ideas or lack of funding...they fail from the inside out. In this conversation, Stephen and Kat go over how you can scientifically predict where you will fail BEFORE you do it and how to avoid it. The Entrepreneurial Failure Risk Index (EFRI) helps founders spot hidden risks before they derail the business (try it free with the link)Internal pitfalls like burnout, weak leadership, and resistance to change are just as dangerous a...
If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’m just bad with money,” this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, TEDx speaker and money mindset coach Dave Won joins host Stephen Courson on the LifeBuilder Podcast to dismantle the limiting beliefs that keep people stuck in financial frustration. Together, they explore the emotional and psychological patterns that shape our relationship with money—often more than logic or math ever could. Dave shares insights from his TEDx Talk and years of coa...
Think you're investing just because you put money into stocks, real estate, or crypto? That’s only part of the picture. In this eye-opening episode of the LifeBuilder Podcast, host Stephen Courson reveals why most people are investing wrong—and what true wealth-building actually looks like. We dive deep into an often-overlooked side of personal finance: how you invest your daily resources, not just your dollars. Stephen introduces a powerful framework called TEAMS—Time, Energy, Attention, Mon...
In an era dominated by AI, social media filters, and digital deepfakes, authenticity is becoming the rarest—and most powerful—currency we have. In this episode of the LifeBuilder Podcast, host Stephen Courson sits down with neuroscientist and personal development expert Danita Young to explore the science of authenticity and how understanding the brain can help us unlock real personal growth. Danita dives into the neuroscience behind fear, identity, and emotional regulation, explaining why so...
We’ve been sold a lie. That waiting is noble. That patience is passive. That if you just sit still long enough, life will eventually hand you what you want. Wrong. Waiting does not give you permission to do nothing. In this episode, I break down why it’s better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war. Because even when you're not “in the fight”… preparation is still the mission. Think about it: You’re stuck on a goal? You can still sharpen your skills.Conditions aren’t ideal? You...
In this episode of LifeBuilder, Stephen sits down with Amy Looper to explore what it really takes to bounce back stronger in life and business. Amy shares the five cornerstones of resilience that helped her shift from burnout and survival mode into a life of purpose, impact, and energy. From navigating big transitions to redefining success through intentional living, this conversation is packed with real talk and actionable insight for ambitious people who want more than just productivi...
The Red Alert Diagnosis is a framework I created that we use in my coaching. I walk through the video of it on YouTube if you want to watch it. It is a systematic way for us to discover what is frustrating us in our personal or in our professional lives quickly and to determine what we can do about it that's within our direct power. Fear and frustration are useful because they let us know when there is risk or problems. The problem is when we avoid them and let them grow to a point that they ...
This isn't about fear-mongering or doomsday predictions. It's reality. It's my reality. I have put off having to make 2 different hires because of how I have been able to utilize AI in my business and in my life. This is a massive opportunity and its literally changing the landscape of how our world operates at incredible speed. I don't care if you're a lawyer, plumber, doctor or salesperson or own your own business, you can't ignore this and hope to make more money in the future or have job ...
Its Men's Mental Health Awareness Month and no one cares. Seriously. There aren't any social media banners or flags being waved and we know this. Society has spent decades minimizing and in some cases, demonizing men and the things that make us strong. Our value has been boiled down to what we provide and that's wrong. My conversation with Dejuan and his realization of this and more through relationships and therapy is a breath of fresh air I hope will encourage men to realize that our purpos...
Stop believing society's lie that you have time...you don't. It seems harmless but its a poison pill designed to keep you productive and spend money on things that don't mean much to you. It blinds us to what we really want. That's why its so important we get clarity on what we want and why we want it. When you know what that is with certainty, you won't waste time. You won't chase money at the expense of letting your dreams die. It will enable you to live the life you want and guard you from...
Shelby made her business more profitable and less stressful once she burned out hard in the rat race. We talk about how health is the ultimate business booster and how you can make a business more profitable if you are brave enough to give up parts of it. We talk about the importance of putting yourself in the room where things happen and how to turn a digital product into a real life experience that your customers will love. Check out Shelby's Podcast here Please Give A Review If yo...
Life and work can get overwhelming with never-ending to-do lists. That's why making sure we choose to do the right things that move us to our intended outcome is so important. The people who lose are the ones who can't prioritize and delegate. They will forever be completing other people's lists instead of focusing on their own. This 3D hack will make you rich in time and money. Please Give A Review If you like the show, it'd be awesome if you could take 10 seconds and leave a review on Appl...
This is an unusual episode, but I want to start with THANK YOU. Many people reached out after noticing my absence from socials and the podcast. I had some serious gastric issues and am undergoing some tests to see if there's anything chronic. I'm back on my feet for the most part but I wanted to share some things I've learned from all of this. Please Give A Review If you like the show, it'd be awesome if you could take 10 seconds and leave a review on Apple Podcasts (click here to leave a re...
In this interview with Charles from PodPire, we go over my TEDx Talk, how you can use an alter ego intentionally to win at life and business, and then tactics to get rolling as an entrepreneur. Please Give A Review If you like the show, it'd be awesome if you could take 10 seconds and leave a review on Apple Podcasts (click here to leave a review) Connect With Stephen Visit our website at www.lifebuilder.co Connect with me on LinkedIN Get the show and additional episodes on YouTube Abou...