Ever failed in business only to rebound and 10X your life?

Eric and Emily Orton did just that!

Join us as we discuss their journey from failure on Manhattan's Broadway to their year at seas with their family to their Awesome Factory Global Travel business.

Eric, an Award-winning writer, and Emily, an educator, bootstrapped their life for a year aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean with their 5 children, inspiring their memoir "Seven at Sea."

They emphasize overcoming fear, setting clear goals, and taking small, incremental steps.

Their life design framework includes "Choose Your Own Island," "Chart Your Course," "Cast Off," "Navigate Out of the Harbor," "Set Your Autopilot," "Trust Your Compass," and "Drop Anchor."

They now run the Awesome Factory, offering sailing adventures worldwide, promoting personal growth and community.

This is a must listen story that will inspire anyone!!

Michael Zwick joins us on the Balanced Growth Show to talk about lost money.

He is an attorney turned private investigator with Assets International. He focuses on finding missing heirs and inheritance assets.

He highlights the common issue of people misplacing their inheritance and the varying state laws on unclaimed property, which collectively total $100 billion.

Michael shares his process of locating heirs, including using death and birth certificates, genealogy searches, and potential future use of DNA.

He emphasizes the importance of clear estate planning, including specific bequests and asset inventories, to avoid family disputes and ensure smooth transitions.

Join us for this incredible conversation.

Dr. Travis Parry hosts Nathan Newberry, a business scaling strategist and creator of the AI Freedom Method, on the Balanced Growth Show.

Nathan discusses his journey from pastoring to founding a marketing agency, emphasizing the importance of systems over endless hustle.

He highlights four key skills for business growth: marketing, sales, product quality, and systems/leadership.

Nathan stresses the need for a clear offer, consistent personal branding, and leveraging AI and teams to free up time.

Join the conversation and get all the details on how to leverage time with AI.

Don't just have a business, create a business that runs on systems!

Shawn Johnson was a property manager who successfully grew his business and retired at 39.

He uses his expertise to help other business owners grow and scale their businesses through systems and people.

Join our conversation to discuss Shawn's frameworks and insights!

Don Power and his wife, Angie, founded Marriage and Family Works, a non-profit organization, after overcoming significant marital challenges, including infidelity.

In this episode, Don shared his background of growing up in an abusive household and Angie's traumatic childhood. They developed a framework called "The Point of Impact" to help couples address emotional hijacks early and improve communication through skills like repeating, affirming, and validating (RAVE). They emphasize the importance of quality time, daily appreciations, and understanding individual needs.

Don and Angie offer free resources and coaching, aiming to help couples restore and maintain healthy marriages.

Pete Mohr discussed his journey from business owner to coach, focusing on helping business owners transition from operators to owners.

Pete emphasized the importance of the "six Ps" framework: Promise, Product, Process, People, Promotion, and Profit. He highlighted the need for business owners to plan for their eventual exit, addressing financial readiness, business exit readiness, and personal mindset.

We discussed the significance of communication and alignment within businesses, especially family-owned ones.

Dr. Clifton Brady, a chiropractic doctor and health coach, discusses his journey from a contractor to helping people with mental health issues. He attributes his interest in health to his grandmother's nutritional studies and his own practice experiences.

Dr. Brady emphasizes the importance of addressing inflammation and nutritional deficiencies in the brain to treat conditions like anxiety and depression. He shares success stories of clients overcoming severe mental health issues through his protocols.

Cliffton also highlights the need for healthcare professionals to break free from traditional systems and the potential of micronutrients in improving brain function and overall well-being.

Scott Maderer, co-founder of Inspired Stewardship, discusses his journey from aspiring medical researcher to school teacher, corporate leader, and stewardship coach. He emphasizes the importance of aligning time, talent, and treasure to live an authentic life.

Scott highlights the critical role of self-investment, serving others, and developing influence. He addresses male suicide rates, particularly among business owners, linking them to financial and time management issues.

Scott's framework for personal growth includes investing in oneself, others, and developing influence, leading to broader impact. He advocates for a growth mindset, gratitude practices, and creating time for reflection to foster long-term success.