On the Intentional Leadership Podcast, host Graham speaks with Brett Gilliland of Elite Entrepreneurs about the stages of business growth, focusing on the journey from seven figures ($1 million) to $10 million in revenue. Brett Gilliland explains the "five and a half secrets" which represent the stages of growth, highlighting that major stage changes happen at $1 million and $3 million in revenue. The biggest hurdles for businesses approaching $1 million include consistent lead generation and mastering core operations, but the $3 million mark is a significant "wall" because it requires a business owner to stop getting away with not building a capable leadership team. Elite Entrepreneurs specializes in helping scrappy founders transition from being stuck in the business's core operations to doing the necessary "business building work," such as implementing process documentation and strategic planning, and either developing leaders internally or bringing in new leaders.

TIMESTAMPS 1:37 - Brett Gilliland's Experience with Entrepreneurs 2:34 - Who Brett Gilliland Works With (Seven-Figure Businesses) 6:20 - Working on the Business vs. In the Business 9:26 - Revenue Progression and Stage Changes 17:21 - The Five and a Half Secrets and Stages of Growth 28:20 - The $3 Million Wall: Leadership and Consistent Leads 33:59 - The Mistake of Hiring Leaders from Much Larger Companies 40:42 - Key Takeaways: Develop Leaders Faster and Guard the Front Door 44:38 - How to Get the Five and a Half Secrets

Connect with Brett growwithelite.com www.linkedin.com/in/built2lastchamp/

In this episode of the Intentional Leadership Podcast, host Graham Youtsey sits down with Christopher Hussain, founder of RealKey and one of the few mortgage professionals ever licensed in all 50 states. Christopher shares his journey from stumbling into mortgage banking during college to becoming the top loan originator in the country and eventually building multiple companies across FinTech, PropTech, and InsurTech. He opens up about navigating the housing crash, the grit required to survive in a volatile industry, and how his tech-forward mindset led him to create RealKey’s smart deal room—an innovation years ahead of its time. Graham and Christopher dive deep into the realities of fundraising, why most entrepreneurs fail due to weak sales and marketing foundations, how founders can avoid “amateur hour” when pitching investors, and why capital efficiency matters more today than ever. Christopher also discusses the decision to pause RealKey, what the market is missing about mortgage tech, and where he sees his career moving next. This honest and insightful conversation highlights resilience, innovation, and leadership—plus a few personal stories about fatherhood, humor, and the mindset needed to thrive through adversity. TIMESTAMPS 02:48 – Building a Paperless Mortgage Brokerage 04:43 – Childhood Hustle and Entrepreneurial Mindset 06:06 – Surviving the Housing Market Crash 07:06 – Bridging Technology and Mortgage Operations 09:09 – Fundraising and the Battery Incubator Experience 10:58 – What Investors Actually Look For 14:24 – Why Most Startups Fail at Sales and Marketing 21:45 – The RealKey Deal Room Innovation 30:31 – The Decision to Pause RealKey Connect with Christopher https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherhussain/ https://www.realkey.com/

On this episode of Intentional Leadership, we’re diving into what it truly means to live your legacy, not just leave one.

Our guest, Scott Danner, is a CEO, author, husband, and father who believes success is measured not by titles or wealth, but by the love, faith, and impact you leave in people’s lives. Together, we talk about:

💡 Building a foundation of faith and energy that fuels your leadership

❤️ The power of relationships, family, and living intentionally

⚙️ How entrepreneurs can balance drive with emotional intelligence

🌍 What it really means to grow leaders who make a greater impact Suppose you’ve ever felt torn between your professional ambition and personal fulfillment. In that case, this episode will help you reconnect with what matters most and remind you that your most incredible legacy starts with how you live today.

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🌐 Connect with us: https://legacy-leader.com/

On this episode of the Intentional Leadership Podcast, we go deep with Aaron Newcomb, co-founder of Engedi Refuge, a holistic restoration program for survivors of sex trafficking. Aaron breaks down what most people miss: this isn’t a one-night safe bed problem — it’s complex trauma that requires long-term, whole-person care.

We unpack Engedi’s three-phase, ~18-month path: Phase 1 (safety and stabilization), Phase 2 (independent living skills, sober supports, work readiness), and Phase 3 (spiritual growth and peer mentoring). Aaron shares why distancing from traffickers, simplified phones, trauma-focused therapy, addiction support, and real-world structure matter, and how this approach delivers a 90% success rate (far above typical programs). We also compare costs (Engedi ≈ $7.5k/month vs. $30k–$56k/month alternatives) and discuss scaling this model community by community across the U.S.

Want to help? Fund Engedi’s work and fund training so other cities can launch their programs.

🔗 Learn more / donate: engedirefuge.com If this moved you, share it. The movement grows one informed leader at a time.

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It's Graham, and today on the Intentional Leadership Podcast, I had a truly mind-bending conversation with Dr. Don Wood, founder of the Inspired Performance Institute. If you've ever felt stuck, held back by past experiences, or just want to tap into a higher level of performance, you absolutely need to hear what Dr. Wood has to say. Dr. Wood's journey is unique – he didn't set out to be a doctor. His driving force was to literally save his daughter's life from debilitating autoimmune diseases that conventional medicine couldn't cure. This quest led him down a path of groundbreaking research into trauma, the brain, and our DNA, ultimately developing a revolutionary approach called the "TIP method." In this episode, Mind Reboot: Dr. Don Wood on Trauma, Performance & DNA Healing, we dive deep into how unresolved trauma can create "glitches" in our system, leading to issues like depression, anxiety, addiction, and even physical pain. Watch the newest episode of Entrepreneurial Impact now: Mind Reboot: Dr. Don Wood on Trauma, Performance & DNA Healing

It's Graham, and today on the Intentional Leadership Podcast, I had a truly eye-opening conversation with Dr. Erin Wilson. If you're a high-achieving leader who constantly feels the pressure to hustle, hustle, hustle, get ready for a powerful new perspective on something we often neglect: rest. Dr. Wilson challenges the conventional wisdom that rest is just a reward for hard work. Instead, she reveals why strategic rest is actually the fuel that makes you more creative, more decisive, and ultimately, a better leader. In this episode, Strategic Rest in Leadership: Dr. Erin Wilson's Key to Thriving Teams, we also explore the crucial difference between conflict and opposition in team dynamics, and how understanding motivations (people, performance, or process?) can transform your communication and influence.

I'm so thrilled to share something truly inspiring and insightful from a recent gathering that I believe can profoundly impact your journey to greater health and well-being. Sometimes, it feels like we're only seeing a part of the picture when it comes to our health – focusing on symptoms without understanding the whole story. On the newest episode of Intentional Leadership, Rewire Your Health: Practical Steps to Heal Trauma, Boost Energy, & Live Fully, this powerful health panel, featuring three brilliant minds, helped us do just that: step back and see the full landscape of our health and performance. These three experts, each with a massive heart and an even bigger mission, came together to talk about everything from reversing chronic conditions and healing trauma to truly optimizing our energy systems. They shared their raw, real-life journeys and frustrations with conventional approaches that only manage symptoms, rather than seeking a lasting solution. Get ready to have your mind blown and your body inspired. You can listen to the full, unedited conversation and soak in all this wisdom right here: Rewire Your Health: Practical Steps to Heal Trauma, Boost Energy, & Live Fully

It's Graham, and I'm fired up to share my latest conversation on the Intentional Leadership Podcast. I sat down with Andrew Crapuchettes, the visionary behind RedBalloon. If you're a business owner or leader who's ever struggled to find the right talent, or felt like your company culture is under attack, you're going to want to hear this. In this episode, Hiring for Culture: Andrew Crapuchettes on Values-Aligned Talent & Business Freedom, Andrew and his team at RedBalloon talk about connecting values-aligned talent with freedom-loving buisnesses, helping employers build and sustain a culture that truly fits. We dive into Andrew's incredible journey form the tech world of Silicon Valley to building businesses with purpose in Moscow, Idaho (yes, really!). Andrew also pulls back the curtain on some of the current challenges in the HR tech world, revealing why certain algorithms might be working against you when it comes to finding the best people. He shares how RedBalloon helps businesses navigate these waters, fill critical positions for a flat fee (even CEOs!), and ultimately build teams that strengthen, not sabotage, their culture. Watch the newest episode of Entrepreneurial Impact now: Hiring for Culture: Andrew Crapuchettes on Values-Aligned Talent & Business Freedom