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Idiot to Genius

Idiot to Genius

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Ever feel like everyone else has it figured out except you? Todd Porter and Steph Shoell are here to show you that you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. Idiot to Genius is the entrepreneurial life cycle the process by which the individual right to fail unleashes unlimited potential to succeed. These stories prove what’s possible when you refuse to quit. They reveal the tears, the grit, the pivot that turn failure into fuel and setbacks into momentum. Because the truth is, most peop feel lost before they feel capable. These stories remind you you’re not the only oneearning as you go.Pod Savvy Guide Studio Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Misty Cabaniss | The Inner Work That Changes Everything
    Jan 1 2026

    At some point, success stops being about effort and starts being about honesty. In this episode, Misty Cabaniss, a Florida-based Realtor with nearly 25 years of experience in real estate and construction and an agent with eXp Realty in Florida. Misty shares how real estate became a mirror for deeper patterns around money, identity, and self-worth, shaped by years of living in survival mode. She opens up about why integrity became a non-negotiable even when it cost her financially, and how doing the inner work mindset, alignment, and nervous system awareness transformed the way she approaches both business and life. This conversation goes far beyond real estate and into what it really takes to break cycles and build something sustainable.Connect With Misty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtorthatjeeps/ Instagram
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MistyCabanissRealtor

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    28 mins
  • Jeff Kay | Turning Personal Loss Into a Legacy Business
    Nov 20 2025

    What happens when life’s most painful losses turn into your life’s purpose? In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Kay, founder of My Digital Memories, a company dedicated to rescuing photos, films, tapes, and family history before they disappear forever. Jeff shares how losing loved ones at a young age sparked a lifelong mission to preserve memories and protect family legacies.

    From forgotten VHS tapes and handwritten notes on the backs of photographs to genealogy discoveries that connect generations, Jeff explains why memories aren’t just sentimental, they’re intellectual property, emotional anchors, and pieces of who we are.

    We talk about why people procrastinate preserving memories, what happens after disasters like fires or floods, and how digitizing your past can bring clarity, healing, and connection for future generations. This conversation is a powerful reminder that once memories are gone, they’re gone and that taking action today matters more than we think.

    Connect with Jeff Kay

    📧 Email: jeff@mydigital-memories.com
    🌐 Website: https://mydigital-memories.com

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    28 mins
  • Brandon & Michelle Barber | Building a Business You Love
    Dec 25 2025

    What if the real risk in business isn’t failure but staying comfortable for too long? In this episode, we sit down with power couple Brandon and Michelle Barber to unpack what happens when certainty disappears, systems collapse, and entrepreneurs are forced to pivot or be left behind.

    For more than 25 years, they’ve coached over one million people, created 100+ courses, generated $10M+ in revenue, and led hundreds of live events. But when COVID erased their entire in-person business model overnight, they had to confront a hard truth no system lasts forever.

    In this conversation, Brandon and Michelle share the behind-the-scenes reality of rebuilding from scratch. They talk about surviving business plateaus, pivoting from live events to virtual programs, shrinking overhead without shrinking impact, and why adaptability is now a non-negotiable skill for entrepreneurs.

    They also dive into what it’s like building a business as a married couple, the importance of masculine and feminine balance in leadership, and why creating courses isn’t just about income it’s about legacy. From automating evergreen programs to teaching others how to package their knowledge, they explain why they believe there’s a course inside everyone.

    This episode is for entrepreneurs who feel stretched, stuck, or quietly wondering if there’s another way. It’s a reminder that discomfort often precedes clarity and that freedom is built through contribution, not comfort.

    Links & Resources

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonbarbercoaching/?hl=en

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonbarbercoaching

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    31 mins
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