"I've worked really hard and success is really hard. But what I know is harder is being broke. And what I know is the hardest is living an unfulfilled life."

Building a global movement starts with clarity of purpose, disciplined execution, and the courage to act before conditions feel perfect. Sustainable growth is created by focusing on a clear mission, reverse-engineering goals into daily priorities, and eliminating distractions that drain time and energy. Success is less about perfection and more about consistent, intentional action taken in service of something larger than oneself.

Sandra Yancey shares how she built a multimillion-dollar, global organization by designing systems that scale, cultivating values-driven culture, and leading with generosity. She explains why entrepreneurs must master time management, build repeatable processes, and create environments where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to perform at a high level.

Sandra is the cofounder of eWomenNetwork, one of the world's largest business communities for women entrepreneurs. With decades of experience advising Fortune 500 leaders and scaling membership-based organizations, she is widely recognized for her expertise in leadership, systems thinking, and movement-building.

Expert action steps:

 1. Give generously without keeping score, and always remember who helped you along the way.

 1. Get clear on what you want, choose five goals, and break them down into quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily actions.

 1. Take action before everything feels perfect—progress comes from moving, not waiting.

EP741: Sandra Yancey - How To Build A Global Movement

"Organizations like ours attract people to them when they have standards. Men see an opportunity for themselves to develop and get better and grow."

A strong men's organization, the kind that truly serves men, grows by enforcing a high standard. This creates an environment where men are challenged to rise and attracts the men who are ready to do just that. Invite the right men in, set clear standards, and be willing to remove those who refuse to show up, engage, or improve. When these standards are clear and unwaivering, the culture is strong and builds momentum.

This is another Arpa & Billou episode. Theye revisit how Sovereign Man shifted its context to upgrade the quality of the group, attracting more committed members. Arpa explains how they created a culture of cohesion and trust and ultimately attracted more men who wanted leadership development, brotherhood, and real-world results. Men prepared to do the hard work of looking inside themselves and standing up for their fellow man.

Rob Arpa is a senior council member of Sovereign Man. He's a husband, father and owner/operator of a 7 figure business.

Learn more & connect:

https://www.sovereignman.ca/

Also in this episode:

Book: The Prophet — Kahlil Gibran

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EP228: Arpa & Billou - How to Grow A Men's Organization

"Happy money is money that gives you joy when you receive it and also gets you excited when you pay."

Money carries energy, whether we notice it or not. When money is received with appreciation and released with gratitude, it circulates differently through life. Instead of being a source of stress, fear, or control, it becomes a tool for joy, generosity, and forward momentum. The relationship we form with money often mirrors our relationship with trust, self-worth, and contribution. When money is treated as something positive, supportive, and purposeful, it stops feeling heavy and starts feeling alive.

Ken Honda introduces the idea that money can be "happy" or "unhappy" depending on how it is experienced emotionally. He explains that happy money flows from doing meaningful work, creating value, and making others smile. When people earn through alignment with what they love, money becomes a natural byproduct rather than a constant struggle. Ken also connects money to ikigai—one's life purpose—and shows how passion, contribution, and income can coexist without conflict.

Ken is a globally recognized author and teacher known for blending spirituality with practical financial wisdom. With millions of books sold worldwide, including Happy Money, he helps people shift their mindset around wealth, gratitude, and purpose. His work focuses on transforming money from a source of anxiety into a source of peace, joy, and service.

Expert action steps:

 1. Practice gratitude every time money comes in and goes out—train yourself to emotionally appreciate both.

 1. Identify your ikigai by noticing what energizes you naturally, then explore how it might serve others.

 1. Build a small group of supporters who value your work; sustainable income grows through trust and community.

Learn more & connect:

EP740: Ken Honda – Happy Money!!

"When I retired, I figured I'm going into my second career and I'm going to be a filmmaker."

Big ideas don't always start with big budgets. Sometimes they start during moments of disruption, when plans fall apart and creativity has to take the lead. This episode highlights how shifting direction during uncertain times can open the door to entirely new worlds—both creatively and personally.

Doug MacDougall joins the conversation to share the story behind Twice Upon A Time, a bold sci-fi fantasy web series that blends mystery, psychology, and time travel. What began as a creative pivot during lockdown has evolved into an ambitious, multi-season project featuring remote actors, genre-bending storytelling, and a cliff-hanger designed to leave audiences wanting more. The series follows five residents in a near-future asylum whose treatment hides far darker intentions than they realize.

Doug is an independent film producer who creates cinematic web series with actors located across North America. Working entirely remotely, he combines green-screen production, post-production creativity, and a passion for storytelling to bring large-scale ideas to life—proving that even in disruptive times, imagination can still take center stage.

Expert action steps:

 1. Start creating with what you have instead of waiting for ideal conditions.

 1. Use genre and format experimentation to keep audiences engaged.

 1. Design projects that combine creative impact with social contribution.

Learn more & connect:

Check out all of Doug's YouTube content @dougmacdougall4338

EP739: TL Nuggets #219 – Doug MacDougall – Twice Upon A Time

"The night before battle, warriors would check each other for wounds. That's what a good men's group does."

Men aren't designed to carry everything alone. Strength isn't built in isolation—it's forged through loyalty, shared struggle, and honest reflection. When men try to solve life entirely in their own heads, pressure compounds. Expectations rise, purpose blurs, and silence becomes dangerous. Brotherhood isn't a luxury; it's a stabilizing force that keeps a man grounded, accountable, and connected to who he really is.

Throughout this conversation, the importance of male circles becomes unmistakable. Men need other men who can tell them the truth, challenge their blind spots, and hold space when life hits hard. Success—financial or otherwise—doesn't translate into wisdom everywhere else. Without peers who understand the internal weight men carry, even the most accomplished lives can quietly unravel.

Rene Sonneveld is a family enterprise advisor, leadership coach, and legacy specialist who works with high-performing families and business owners around the world. His work focuses on identity, trust, belonging, and the unseen dynamics that determine whether families—and the men within them—thrive across generations.

Learn more & connect:

https://www.renesonneveld.com/

Also in this episode:

 * Movie: Jerry Maguire [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116695/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_jerry%2520mcguire]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116695/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_jerry%2520mcguire

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EP227: Rene Sonneveld - Why Men Need Other Men In Their Lives

"We were delivering five-star service to clients who couldn't afford it."

Most businesses don't struggle because they lack talent or work ethic. They struggle because they're solving real problems for customers who can't afford meaningful solutions. When clients are under-resourced, even great work becomes exhausting, unpredictable, and hard to scale. The same effort, applied to better-capitalized customers, creates stability, clarity, and room to think long term instead of constantly chasing the next invoice.

Emad Rizkalla shares how his company worked with world-class brands yet still found itself financially strained. The issue wasn't capability—it was deal size. By moving upstream into government, defense, and large-scale workforce development, everything changed. Larger contracts meant fewer distractions, longer runways, and the ability to plan years ahead instead of months. The work didn't get easier, but the business finally made sense.

Emad is the founder of Bluedrop, a Canadian technology company focused on workforce development, training systems, and simulation for government and aerospace clients. Over more than 30 years, he's built and evolved organizations by pairing strong culture with the discipline to pursue opportunities that actually support long-term growth.

Expert action steps:

 1. Build a strong, non-toxic company culture before trying to scale revenue.

 1. Stop tying your self-worth solely to outcomes you cannot fully control.

 1. Hire for values and character first, and train skills second.

Learn more & connect:

https://bluedrop.com/

Also in this episode:

EP738: Emad Rizkalla - Why You Should Do Business With Rich Customers

"Most of our stress in life comes from all of the incompletions in our lives."

Becoming a better version of yourself starts with understanding the mechanics behind personal transformation. At its core, growth comes from developing integrity, building systems that eliminate overwhelm, and learning the discipline required to follow through on the commitments that shape your identity. When you treat your life as a designed creation—not an accidental series of reactions—you give yourself the structure needed to operate with clarity and confidence.

Bruce Muzik shares powerful insight into how his years immersed in transformational work—particularly the discipline he learned under Werner Erhard—revealed that excellence begins with completion, honesty, and the willingness to confront what isn't working. Bruce explains how procedures, integrity, and emotional responsibility become tools that not only elevate performance but also strengthen a person's sense of aliveness.

Bruce is a transformational educator and relationship expert who has helped tens of thousands of people strengthen their marriages and redesign how they live. Through his company, Love at First Fight, Bruce brings a systems-based and emotionally intelligent approach to helping people create lasting connection.

Expert action steps:

 * Connect before you communicate.

 * No connection, no conversation.

 * Be honest, not armoured.

 * Vulnerability is simply telling the truth about what's happen

EP737: Bruce Muzik - How To Be A Better Version Of Yourself

"I just want to focus on what I love doing, what lights me up, what brings me joy."

A man who wants his freedom back must first learn where his time is leaking. Most entrepreneurs stay overwhelmed because they confuse being busy with being effective. This episode leans into the principles behind reclaiming time—cutting low-value noise, raising the value of your hours, and deliberately structuring life so your business stops owning you.

George Rivera and Michael Santonato explore what it really means to shift from "doing everything" to doing only what moves the needle. George walks through the mindset of eliminating, automating, and delegating, while Michael reveals the tension between his mission and the low-value tasks holding him back. Together, they illustrate how buying back time isn't theoretical—it's tactical, measurable, and deeply tied to how a man shows up for his family, his money, and his purpose.

George is a 30-year entrepreneur responsible for more than $400 million in sales, now devoted to helping men escape the trap of being cash-rich but time-poor. Michael is a financial educator and advisor focused on helping people become financially indestructible. Both bring lived experience, honesty, and practical strategies for reclaiming your time and redirecting it toward what matters most.

Learn more & connect:

You can find more info about Geroge's book Buy Back Time Formula at https://buybacktimeformula.com/. [https://buybacktimeformula.com/]

Learn more about Michael as a financial coach and educator at https://michaelsantonato.com/.

You're invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you're there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.

EP226: George Rivera & Michael Santonato - How To Buy Your Time Back

"I just want to focus on what I love doing, what lights me up, what brings me joy."

Buying back your time begins with understanding the true value of your hours. When you separate high-value strategic work from low-value administrative tasks, it becomes clear how much freedom can be reclaimed by eliminating, automating, or delegating what weighs you down. The core principle is simple: focus on the activities that move the needle, and build systems for everything else so time becomes an asset—not a burden.

George Rivera & Michael Santonato explore how real transformation happens when you stop being the hero of your business and start becoming its architect. George shows how documenting tasks, creating SOPs, and hiring smartly allows founders to spend more time in their genius. Michael shares how clearing administrative clutter elevates his ability to educate clients and close high-value opportunities. Together, they show that buying back your time is a mindset long before it becomes a system.

George is an entrepreneur with over $400M in career sales who now teaches founders how to reclaim their hours and reconnect with what matters most. Michael is a financial advisor and thought leader who helps people become financially indestructible. Both bring decades of mastery into a practical conversation for entrepreneurs ready to level up their time, income, and lifestyle.

Expert action steps:

 1. Eliminate

Remove tasks that don't genuinely matter. If a task doesn't move the business forward or support your highest-value work, cut it completely.

 1. Automate

Create systems or use tools that handle repetitive work for you. Anything predictable, rule-based, or formula-driven should run on autopilot instead of consuming your mental bandwidth.

 1. Delegate

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EP736: George Rivera & Michael Santonato - How To Buy Your Time Back

"Most of our stress in life comes from all of the incompletions in our lives."

A man becomes hard to shake when he learns to clean up the small things: his word, his boundaries, and the promises he keeps. Strength shows up in clarity, not noise. When a man knows what he can take on—and what he can't—life stops pulling him off centre. This episode leans into the quiet disciplines that make a man steady from the inside out.

Bruce Muzik shares insights from years working inside one of the toughest personal-development environments on the planet. He talks about learning to tell the truth early, set boundaries with power instead of fear, and choose service when life feels heavy. His stories hint at how discipline, honesty, and structure shape a man who can stand firm under pressure.

Bruce is a relationship educator and transformation coach known for helping couples strengthen connection and communication. He splits his time between South Africa and the Dominican Republic, teaches globally, and brings a grounded, no-nonsense approach to personal integrity and relational leadership.

Learn more & connect:

Bruce is known as the 'Relationship Repair Expert'. Learn more at https://www.brucemuzik.com/.

Also in this episode:

 * loveatfirstfight.com [https://www.loveatfirstfight.com/]

 * Sex, Power, and Transformation [https://marciamartintransform.com/thebook] by Marsha Martin

 * Landmark Worldwide [https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/the-landmark-forum]

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EP225: Bruce Muzik - Unfuckwithable

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“A real man is sovereign over his own life. He takes full responsibility for becoming a better man, and owns his own successes and failures. But he also understands the value of being a part of a band of brothers, the kind that have his back, and he can call at 3 AM if he’s stuck in a jail cell, because they’ll come and get him. He understands that just like a wolf pack, the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.” — Nicky Billou Welcome to the Sovereign Man Podcast where we have the conversations that matter to you as a man, and inspire you to become the best version of yourself. You’ll learn from the best business, career, financial, relationship, and mans skills experts from around the world. The Sovereign Man Podcast is for motivated men like you who want to win in today’s world. We equip you to become better in every area of your life from establishing mastery over yourself, to defining your purpose, strengthening your family and your relationships, becoming a better leader, and learning man skills. Each week I have real, unscripted conversations with real men, successful men, and men who give a darn.

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