Send us a text What truly sets exceptional financial advisors apart? Is it technical knowledge, investment returns, or something deeper? In this deeply personal conversation, John Evangelista shares the journey that transformed him from a young advisor at American Express to the founder of a specialized wealth management firm serving university faculty and staff across the country. John's story isn't just about building a successful practice—it's about making the courageous decisions that de...
Send us a text Aron Ralston's name became synonymous with extraordinary survival when, trapped by a boulder in Utah's Blue John Canyon for six days, he amputated his own arm with a dull multi-tool knife to escape certain death. Yet as he reveals in this profound conversation, the physical act of cutting through his arm represents just a fraction of his story's true significance. "We don't get to control what happens to us, we get to choose how we respond," Aron reflects, distilling two decad...
Send us a text What does it take to rebuild a life from absolute rock bottom? Ken Miller's journey from Ivy League halls to homeless addiction to entrepreneurial success provides a masterclass in transformation, forgiveness, and finding purpose through pain. Ken recounts his extraordinary life story with unflinching honesty. Born to a teenage runaway prostitute and a drug-dealing pimp, he spent years in foster care before being adopted at age seven. Despite starting life unable to read or wr...
Send us a text "You can never be happy and find peace with more. You can also never be happy and find peace with less. You can only be happy and find peace with what you have – and that can only happen right here, right now." These profound words from Dr. Marshall Goldsmith encapsulate the wisdom shared in this extraordinary conversation. From the son of a gas station owner in rural Kentucky to becoming the world's top executive coach, Marshall's journey exemplifies how an ordinary person ca...
Send us a text What makes someone jump from merely successful to truly impactful? Clint Boxman, Managing Director of Latitude 48 and one of Washington's top-rated financial advisors, reveals the journey that shaped his distinctive approach to business, leadership, and life. Starting with humble beginnings in a small town, Clint shares how his entrepreneurial spirit emerged at just 13 years old when he began his own landscaping business, eventually accumulating more savings than his parents. ...
Send us a text In this landmark 150th episode, the roles reverse as Dave Dick interviews Brian Bosley about the evolution of the Bamboo Lab Podcast and the man behind the microphone. What unfolds is a captivating journey through triumph, struggle, and revelation. Brian opens up about a surprising challenge that emerged when his podcast reached the top 10% globally—how success triggered impostor syndrome and led him to obsessively track metrics rather than impact. "I felt gross because the in...
Send us a text What happens when your darkest moments become the forge for your greatest purpose? Matt Paradise's extraordinary journey from teen homelessness and addiction to award-winning financial educator reveals powerful truths about resilience, surrender, and transformation. At 15, Paradise faced an ultimatum from his parents: sober up or move out. Choosing the latter path led to years of substance abuse, eventually culminating in an overdose while still in high school. Yet beneath the...
Send us a text What happens when technology advances far faster than our ability to use it wisely? In this profound conversation, relationship expert Robert Hall reveals how our addiction to smartphones and social media has created a crisis of connection that affects every aspect of our lives. Drawing from his rural Oklahoma upbringing where relationships were both necessary and complicated, Hall explains how modern technology has disrupted the very foundation of how we relate to one another...
Send us a text What happens when you're raised by a Greek mother who tells you that "it's better to lose an eye than your name"? You might just become one of California's top-rated wealth advisors who refuses to compromise on excellence, even when it means tearing apart a perfectly good dress and starting over. George Papadoyannis joins the Bamboo Lab Podcast from his villa in Greece to share the remarkable journey that took him from Crete to the heights of the financial world. With refreshi...
Send us a text What makes the difference between good leadership and transformational leadership that changes lives? Frank Mossett returns to the Bamboo Lab Podcast with powerful insights from his decades of developing people and creating success stories across the financial industry. Frank shares his revolutionary approach to hiring and developing talent, challenging conventional wisdom with the question: "Do you hire potential or talent?" His answer might surprise you—and could transform y...
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Send us a text What happens when what brought you success becomes the very thing holding you back? Shannon Klug, founder of BLUMARK Financial and 35-year veteran of the financial industry, reveals the counterintuitive secret to reaching your next level of achievement. From his beginnings as a baseball-obsessed kid in blue-collar Detroit to building a thriving financial advisory firm serving clients across 46 states, Klug's journey reveals powerful lessons about discipline, adaptation, and in...
Send us a text What transforms a talented but rough-edged professional into an emotionally intelligent leader? In this deeply personal conversation, Brian Bosley reunites with his friend of nearly three decades, Byron Gega, to explore the leadership journey they've shared since 1998. Byron reveals how his immigrant grandfather's simple wisdom - "We have a brand, so don't mess it up" - established the foundation for his work ethic and determination. From his challenging first year at American...
Send us a text That annoying alarm sound marks your transition from dreamland to reality—and what you do in the moments after it rings could determine your entire day. Are you hitting snooze and unknowingly sabotaging your productivity? In this eye-opening episode, peak performance coach Brian Bosley reveals why that tempting nine-minute snooze isn't the gift you think it is. Science shows it triggers "sleep inertia," leaving your brain confused for up to six hours afterward. Your focus, pro...
Send us a text What happens when you deliberately choose difficulty and discomfort? In this powerful reunion episode with Brian Mora, we explore how voluntary adversity shapes character, expands capabilities, and ultimately leads to greater fulfillment. Since we last spoke two years ago, Brian has transformed his life through deliberate challenge. After taking on leadership of recruiting at Ameriprise Financial, he learned stand-up paddleboarding from scratch to complete the 79-mile Crossing...
Send us a text Have you ever wondered why you were born in this moment in history, rather than thousands of years ago or centuries in the future? This question is at the heart of my conversation with JT Wiederholt, master coach and entrepreneur who helps business leaders who've become "victims of their own success." JT shares his remarkable journey from small-town America, moving through 19 different schools as a child while his father worked for the railroad. These early experiences forced ...
Send us a text What does true masculine strength look like in today's world? Josh Passchier, co-founder of Uncaged Potential Coaching and founder of Uncaged Brotherhood, believes it's found through embracing vulnerability rather than hiding from it. After 30 years in high-performance roles from tennis professional to healthcare startups, Josh discovered his calling helping men break free from societal conditioning and step fully into their authentic selves. Josh shares his transformative jou...
Send us a text What if embracing discomfort was actually the secret to happiness? In this powerful solo episode, Brian Bosley challenges conventional wisdom by introducing a game-changing concept: voluntary adversity—the practice of deliberately seeking out difficult experiences to build resilience and control over your life. Using the compelling metaphor of buffalo versus cows during storms, Bosley reveals why running toward challenges rather than away from them is transformative. While cow...
Send us a text Brandon Mulnix returns to share his extraordinary journey through voluntary adversity – a concept that transformed his life after a devastating car accident left him with 12 facial fractures and his jaw wired shut. Rather than retreating into self-pity, Brandon chose to embrace this challenge head-on, even managing to complete a 50-mile ultramarathon while still unable to eat solid foods. The conversation explores what happens when we purposely seek difficult challenges that b...
Send us a text What makes a truly meaningful life? For Nathaniel "Nate" Waller, the answer lies not in fame or fortune, but in the ripple effect of positive impact we create through others. From the football fields of Ohio to the recording studios of Chicago, Nate's journey is one of reinvention and purpose. After a devastating injury ended his athletic dreams at 17, he discovered an unexpected talent for music production that would lead him to work with major artists—yet he deliberately cho...