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Hi everyone, and welcome to the Made4More podcast!
I’m your host, Mario, and I’m excited to walk with you on this journey of leadership and personal development.
My mission in life is simple: to leave people better than I found them—whether it’s through a conversation, a message, or this podcast. At Made4More, we’re passionate about helping every person take ownership of their life and growth.
Life looks different for all of us, but one thing remains true: we can all make the choice to grow and move forward, no matter where we are. Growth starts with us—because as every great leader knows, we can’t pour from an empty cup.
If you’d like to learn more about our coaching, speaking engagements, podcast episodes, or upcoming classes, visit us at www.made4moreconsulting.com.
And remember: you are made for more. We exist for more. We’re here to offer more. So don’t ever give up, because every single one of us is made4more.
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Send us a text When leaders try too hard, everyone loses. In this episode of Made4More, we explore how micromanagement and control limit your team’s potential—through a story we have all heard. Learn five warning signs you’re falling into the micromanagement trap and how to build trust, empower others, and lead with faith instead of fear. Because real leadership isn’t about control—it’s about helping others win their way. Visit made4moreconsulting.com for course information and me...
Send us a text Fear can paralyze. Words can destroy. In this episode of the Made4More Podcast, we revisit the story of David and Goliath—however, the focus isn’t on David or the giant. It’s on Saul, the leader whose words shaped an entire army’s mindset. As leaders, our words have the power to launch people forward or limit their potential. Join us as we uncover how one sentence from Saul could have changed history—and how your words can shape your legacy, your team, and your family. Thanks f...
Send us a text Course Info <-- click there In this episode of the Made4More Podcast, we explore how fear can silently spread through a team or organization — and how courageous leadership can stop it in its tracks. Using the famous story of David and Goliath, we unpack how a leader’s fear can stall progress, crush morale, and shape culture. You’ll also learn four practical steps to identify and overcome fear so you can lead with courage, clarity, and purpose. What You’ll Learn in This Epis...
Send us a text Ever catch yourself wondering, “Is this as good as life gets?” In this episode, I share the question that completely shifted my perspective—and how moving from chasing balance to living with purpose changes everything. If you’ve been busy but unfulfilled, this conversation is for you. 👉 Visit the link below to check out the course and take your first step toward living On Purpose. CLICK HERE Remember we exist for more, we're here to offer more, don't ever give up, every single ...
Send us a text Welcome to the Made4More Podcast 👋 Thanks for checking out the show! Whether you're here for the first time or coming back for more, we’re so glad you're with us. We’re halfway through 2025 — are you heading in the right direction, or just moving fast? In this episode, we hit pause to reflect with 3 simple but powerful questions that help you evaluate where you are, what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to shift. Whether you're leading a team or leading yourself, thi...
Send us a text Thanks for checking out the show! Whether you're here for the first time or coming back for more, we’re so glad you're with us. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead of listen? We go LIVE on YouTube for each episode! You can catch the full video there any time. Just click the HERE! 📬 Want to grow in leadership each week? Sign up for our Weekly Leadership Challenge (WLC)—a short, practical challenge sent every Monday to help you grow or encourage your team. Click HERE to sign u...
Send us a text WLC SIGN UP HERE <-- Click here HOW WE CAN HELP <-- Click here We’ve all heard it—“You just need better balance.” But what if balance isn’t the answer at all? What if constantly chasing balance is actually what’s draining you, burning you out, and leaving you feeling overwhelmed and stuck? In this episode of the Made4More Podcast, we’re challenging the myth of balance and leaning into something far more powerful: prioritization. Mario walks us through what it ...
Send us a text Follow Mark Hooper on Facebook HERE. Help support Mark's Mission Trip to Alaska HERE. Recovery isn’t just for those struggling with drugs or alcohol—it’s for anyone facing life’s deep wounds: trauma, codependency, anger, food, or pills. In this heartfelt episode, we welcome Mark Hooper, a man who’s walked through it all and is now celebrating 20 years of sobriety. Mark opens up about his early life, his battles with relapse, and the personal transformation that followed....
Send us a text Sign up for Leadership Email HERE This one’s for the graduates—and honestly, for all of us trying to keep growing. It’s not just about where you’re headed, but what you bring with you. And what you bring is you. We’re talking discipline, consistency, staying positive, learning constantly, and showing up as the best version of yourself—no matter what you’re doing. Whether you’re off to college, starting a job, or just figuring things out, this episode is packed with real talk on...
Send us a text WLC SIGN UP In this episode of the M4M Podcast, we explore powerful lessons from The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday—focusing on the discipline of the will, the importance of preparing for trials before they hit, and the strength that comes from accepting what we can’t control. We unpack how figures like Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt endured hardship by cultivating resilience from within, and how our response—not our circumstances—defines our growth. From lea...
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday and explore the power of The Process. Success isn’t just about setting goals—it’s about the steps we take to reach them. WLC SIGN UP Key Takeaways: 🔹 Follow the Process – Inspired by Nick Saban, focus on the present task, not just the big picture. Progress happens step by step. 🔹 Do Your Job, Do It Right – Hard work, honesty, and discipline compound over time. No task is beneath you—how you do anything is h...
Send us a text WLC SIGN UP Welcome back to the M4M Podcast! This episode focuses on taking action, overcoming obstacles, and leading with persistence. Growth is vital—we can’t pour from an empty cup. Key Topics: Facing Challenges: How do we respond to obstacles—avoidance or action?Lessons from History: Demosthenes and Amelia Earhart’s stories of persistence.Overcoming Fear: Fear is a False Reality Appearing Real—take the first step.The Power of Consistency: Small, steady actions lead to big r...
Send us a text WLC SIGN UP In episode 170, we dive into the power of staying present and pushing past obstacles. Too often, we get stuck in a cycle of overthinking, self-doubt, and fear—preventing us from taking action. We break down key insights on: How to stop getting paralyzed by problemsThe importance of focusing on the big picture rather than temporary strugglesOvercoming fear and self-doubt to take meaningful actionLearning to think differently and embrace opportunitiesWhy obstacles are...
Send us a text Episode 169 is here and we are continuing our book on The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday! WLC WAYS WE HELP Topic: Mastering Objectivity & Perspective In this episode, we dive into the importance of practicing objectivity, altering our perspective, and focusing on what we can control when facing obstacles. 🔹 Practicing Objectivity – We often exaggerate challenges or celebrations, letting emotions take over. Training our minds to pause, assess, and resp...
Send us a text WLC EMAIL SIGN UP HERE PURCHAS BOOK HERE “Choose not to be harmed – and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed – and you haven’t been.” – Marcus Aurelius In this episode, we continue our discussion on perception and the power we hold in every situation—no matter our position, title, career, or background. Too often, we allow problems to appear bigger than they are, forgetting that we always have a choice in how we respond. We break down the dangers of blame culture and the ro...
Send us a text WLC SIGN UP Episode 167: The Obstacle Is The Way In this episode of the Made4More Podcast, we dive into The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday and explore how perceptions shape our actions and influence. Key takeaways include: Perceptions as power: We control how we see obstacles—choosing strength or weakness.The discipline of perception: Lessons from leaders like John D. Rockefeller on staying composed under pressure.Growth through challenges: How to shift our mindset and l...
Send us a text Today Mario shares with us the next book for the podcast. The book is The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday. - You can purchase it HERE. What if we learn that in life our way through life is going THROUGH the obstacles and not around. Not backing down because of fear. What if we learn that life is going to give us all we need by going THROUGH and not around? What if the key to life is going THROUGH and not around? This book is going to challenge each of us to rethink the...
Send us a text Welcome to 2025! This year, we want to challenge the way we approach goal-setting and shaping our outlook for the future. Instead of focusing solely on what you want to achieve or how you’ll get there, we’re inviting you to dive deeper and consider two transformative questions: Why are you pursuing your goals? What’s driving you?Even more importantly: Who do you want to become? Who do you want to be by the end of 2025?When we prioritize the second question, every action we take...
Send us a text Weekly Leadership Challenge Email Sign Up In the final episode of the year, Mario and Jamie issue the challenge for 2025 - Choose Growth. In the final episode of the year, Mario and Jamie invite you to embrace the challenge of 2025: Choose Growth. Life will bring its share of challenges, triumphs, decisions, setbacks, failures, and opportunities. Through it all, the choice remains ours: to grow or to stay stagnant. Growth begins when we step into consistency and leave compla...
Send us a text In this episode Mario welcomes back Jay Mayo. Jay was recently on one of the most listened to episodes. Click HERE to listen. Today Mario & Jay are continuing the conversation on Leadership Graveyard - where leadership goes to die. This is part 3 of this podcast series. The previous 2 are on communication, centralized leadership. Today we are looking at a topic that EVERY leader must develop. Self Awareness. You can also sign up for our WLC email HERE. Reme...
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