Russell Brunson built ClickFunnels into a global movement, became a New York Times bestselling author, and earned the title of one of the most influential marketers alive. But none of that gave him the fulfillment he expected. From growing up as a wrestler, learning to love competition, and facing ego-crushing failures, Russell discovered that true joy comes not from his own wins, but from helping others experience theirs.

In this first episode of Miracle Mentality, Tim Storey and Russell dive into faith, family, humility, and the shift from chasing money to living with purpose. They explore what it takes to stay aligned with your assignment, build success without losing your soul, and why a servant’s heart is the ultimate miracle mindset.Russell Brunson is an entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder of ClickFunnels. Known as one of the top marketers in the world, he’s built a community of millions and helped thousands achieve financial freedom.

In this episode, Tim and Russell will discuss:

(00:00 ) Introduction

(02:00 ) Wrestling vs. Football: early lessons on fairness and resilience

(04:30 ) Humbling transition from high school champion to college underdog

(08:25 ) Breakthrough at the 10X Conference and a sudden “good break”

(12:19 ) Discovering greater joy in teaching and coaching others

(14:57 ) Why helping people succeed is more fulfilling than personal wins

(17:24 ) Staying humble and aligned with your assignment

(20:09 ) Missionary years: lessons in service, rejection, and persistence

(23:11 ) Avoiding the pedestal trap when success draws attention

(27:08 ) Work-life balance and wisdom from powerful mentors

(29:56 ) Developing entrepreneurs as “Prime Movers” beyond marketing

(39:29 ) Shifting your mindset when life tries to pin you down

Russell Brunson is the co-founder of ClickFunnels, a software company that revolutionized online sales funnels and grew into a global movement. He is a New York Times bestselling author of books including DotCom Secrets and Expert Secrets, and has coached thousands of entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses. A former state champion wrestler, Russell brings a competitor’s edge to business and life, but his greatest fulfillment comes from serving others, building communities, and giving back through initiatives like Village Impact.

Connect with Russell:

Russell’s website - russellbrunson.com

Russell’s Instagram - instagram.com/russellbrunson

Russell’s Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/russellbrunson

Resources mentioned:

* sellingonline.com – Russell’s 3-day online selling event

* Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey: https://www.amazon.com/7-Habits-Highly-Effective-People/dp/198213727

* Funnel Hacking Live - ClickFunnels’ flagship annual event: funnelhackinglive.com