Most entrepreneurs think they know how they’re doing — until the numbers say otherwise.

In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Jairek Robbins, entrepreneur and performance coach (and yes, the son of Tony Robbins) for a conversation that cuts through the hype and gets real about AI, decision-making, and what actually drives business results.

Jairek explains why founders get trapped in “good stories” like we’re trending up or best year ever… even when the business is quietly bleeding. His point is simple: you can’t run a company on vibes. You need facts, comparables, and the right metrics — and AI can help you get there faster, as long as you use it with guardrails.

They break down what to track, how to read business reality like a GPS with a true starting point, why copying billion-dollar company systems can break smaller teams, and how to use AI to spot blind spots, build strategy, and even create custom learning plans without getting misled by confident nonsense.

If you’re building a business in 2026 and trying to stay sharp while the rules keep changing, this episode will save you time, money, and a whole lot of guessing.

Inside This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why “best year ever” can still mean you’re losing money
• The difference between facts and founder narratives
• How to define “where you are” like a GPS starting point
• Why context matters: today vs last week vs last year vs targets
• The metrics that reveal real health beyond revenue
• Why team happiness and customer happiness predict longevity
• What buyers and investors look for beyond top-line numbers
• How founders copy the wrong systems at the wrong stage
• Why “right vehicle for the terrain” matters in business growth
• How to use AI as an analyst without letting it mislead you
• A simple way to build custom learning plans with AI
• Why cross-checking outputs is smart before big decisions

🎁 Free Gifts & Resources Mentioned:

2 Weeks Free Access — Swedish Wealth Institute Community
Implement these lessons with real entrepreneurs, accountability, and live teaching
👉 Here

Free Event Ticket — Swedish Wealth Institute Upcoming Events
Featuring Robert Kiyosaki, Les Brown, Brian Tracy, Marci Shimoff, Jack Canfield & more
👉 Here

Jar Robbins — Tools/Platforms Mentioned
PCU Office AI (for coaches) + Executive Office AI (in development)
👉 Here

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What happens when you reach the top — and then lose everything?

In this powerful episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Marquez Ogden, former NFL offensive lineman turned entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and business leader, for one of the most raw and honest conversations we’ve had on the show.

Marquez shares his full story — from being drafted into the NFL, building identity and income as a professional athlete, to crashing financially and emotionally after football. He opens up about addiction, ego, bankruptcy, custodial work for $8.25 an hour, and the moment he finally took full ownership of his life.

This episode isn’t just about failure. It’s about resilience, accountability, discipline, and rebuilding momentum when everything feels broken. Marquez explains how the same fundamentals that create elite athletes also create elite entrepreneurs — and why true comebacks only begin when blame ends.

If you’ve ever faced a financial hit, lost confidence, or felt like you were starting over, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

Inside This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How Marquez went from the NFL to rock bottom
• The discipline lessons he learned from his Hall of Fame brother
• What separated elite athletes from average ones
• Why raising your “floor” matters more than motivation
• The mistake that cost him millions in business
• How ego and blind trust can destroy companies
• What rock bottom really felt like — and how he got back up
• Why accountability changes everything
• The mindset shift that rebuilt his career
• What it means to “move like a bison” through adversity

🎁 Free Gifts & Resources Mentioned:

2 Weeks Free Access — Swedish Wealth Institute Community
Implement these lessons with real entrepreneurs, accountability, and live teaching
👉 Click Here

Money Mastery New Year’s Summit — Free Ticket
Featuring Robert Kiyosaki, Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Les Brown, Marci Shimoff & more
👉 https://swedishwealthinstitute.com/events

Marquez Ogden — Inner Game Community (Free Access)
Normally $97/month — free for listeners of this episode
👉 Click Here

🎙 Guest:

Marquez Ogden
Former NFL Player | Entrepreneur | Keynote Speaker | Host of Get Authentic with Marcus Ogden

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How does a book get rejected 144 times… and still become one of the biggest publishing success stories in modern history?

In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Mark Victor Hansen — co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul and one of the most prolific authors in the world — to break down what really happened behind the scenes: the partnership with Jack Canfield, the sales strategy that created unstoppable momentum, and the mindset that kept them moving when the publishing world kept saying “no.”

Mark shares how he learned to sell from a platform, why your results rise or fall based on the size of your “ask,” and how writing goals daily can train your mind to spot opportunities you’d normally miss. He also gets into mastermind teams, rejection training (“NEXT”), and why distribution matters as much as the message.

If you’re building a book, a brand, a business, or a mission-driven platform — this episode is packed with real tactics, real stories, and the kind of perspective that pushes you to think bigger.

Inside This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• How Mark and Jack partnered up to build Chicken Soup for the Soul
• The behind-the-scenes story of the 144 publisher rejections
• Why “NEXT” is a skill — and how to train it
• How Mark used written goals to build momentum year after year
• What “selling from the stage” really means (and how it works)
• Why your outcomes follow the size of your ask
• How mastermind teams accelerate results
• Why distribution beats talent when nobody sees the work
• Mark’s approach to journaling for business, relationships, and long-term vision
• Where to get Mark’s free resources after the episode

🎁 Free Gifts & Resources Mentioned:

Money Mastery New Year’s Summit — Free Ticket (Limited Giveaway)
Featuring Robert Kiyosaki, Les Brown, Nick Vujicic, Marci Shimoff, Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Janet Attwood & more
👉 Click Here

Mark Victor Hansen Free Resources
AskTheBookClub.com

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