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That Will Nevr Work Podcast

That Will Nevr Work Podcast

Written by: Maurice D. Chism Sr. | Entrepreneur & Business Strategist
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 Inspiration for Dreamers. Strategy for Doers. Welcome to the That Will Nevr Work Podcast—where purpose-driven entrepreneurs, bold dreamers, and relentless creators come to transform “impossible” into their next breakthrough.

Hosted by Maurice Chism, award-winning podcaster, business strategist, and coach, this podcast is your go-to space for raw conversations, practical wisdom, and stories that defy the odds. Each episode dives into the mindset shifts, business strategies, and real-life lessons behind the journeys of successful entrepreneurs, visionaries, and changemakers who were once told, “That will nevr work.”

Whether you're launching a podcast, growing a brand, pivoting careers, or searching for your “why,” this show offers the clarity, courage, and community you need to take your next step with confidence.

Get ready for authentic interviews, solo episodes packed with entrepreneurial insight, and powerful reminders that your voice, your idea, and your vision matter.

Listen weekly and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Because sometimes... the thing they said would never work is exactly what the world needs.Copyright Maurice D. Chism, Sr. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • S7|E6 End Emotional Decisions: Build Strategic Discipline

    S7|E6 End Emotional Decisions: Build Strategic Discipline
    Feb 19 2026
    You often get lost in the emotional whirlwind of your entrepreneurial journey, making strategic reviews a daunting task. Maurice shares his personal struggles with infrequent and emotionally charged reviews, revealing how this common pitfall can turn your minor issues into major setbacks, hindering your growth and intention.

    Chapter Summary:

    00:00 Strategy: Review, Don’t Retreat
    03:13 Consistency: Theory to Traction
    06:27 Small Adjustments, Big Results
    09:32 Weekly SWOT: Your Growth Catalyst

    Featured Quotes:
    • “Progress doesn’t come from thinking harder once a year, It comes from checking alignment consistently.” - Maurice
    • “Strategy fails when it’s infrequent.” - Maurice
    • “Growth favors those who reviews their information, i.e. the feedback loop.” - Maurice
    Behind the Story:Maurice opens up about the challenge of separating emotion from strategy, particularly for entrepreneurs like you who are deeply invested in your work. He highlights that without your consistent, unemotional review, your small problems can escalate, and your business can drift from your intended path. His approach to weekly SWOT analyses provides you with a framework for staying honest and making disciplined, fact-based decisions.

    Resources:
    • Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechism
    • Podmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice
    • *FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts
    Connect With:
    • Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMaurice
    • Website: https://bit.ly/mauricechism
    • To be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcast
    • Business Email: mchism@chismgroup.net
    • Business Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018
    Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:
    • Spreaker: https://bit.ly/TWNWSpreaker
    Support the channel
    • Purchase our apparel: https://bit.ly/ThatWillNevrWorkPodcastapparel
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    11 mins
  • S7|E5 Find Hidden Threats to Your Career and Business Growth

    S7|E5 Find Hidden Threats to Your Career and Business Growth
    Feb 17 2026
    You’ll discover how comfort and complacency quietly drain your momentum, hindering your growth until you deliberately challenge these subtle threats.

    Top 3 Highlights:
    1. You’ll see how comfort often acts as a hidden competitor, stopping your personal and professional stretching.
    2. You’ll recognize that complacency can disguise itself as stability, leading to your stagnation when unchecked.
    3. You’ll learn that momentum is fragile; identifying and addressing subtle threats is crucial to maintaining yours.
    Episode Navigation:

    00:00 Identifying Quiet Threats to Growth
    03:25 Comfort: A Hidden Competitor
    06:03 Challenging Comfort and Complacency
    08:41 Momentum’s Fragility and Potential


    Take Action:Identify one comfort you’ve mistaken for safety and decide if it’s protecting you or holding you back.

    Share This Episode:“Is comfort killing your growth? 🚀 You’ll hear Maurice on ‘That Will Nevr Work’ reveal how quiet threats erode your momentum.

    Listen and challenge your comfort zone! #GrowthMindset #Podcast”

    Resources:
    • Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechism
    • Podmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice
    • *FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts
    Connect With:
    • Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMaurice
    • Website: https://bit.ly/mauricechism
    • To be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcast
    • Business Email: mchism@chismgroup.net
    • Business Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018
    Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:
    • Spreaker: https://bit.ly/TWNWSpreaker
    Support the channel
    • Purchase our apparel: https://bit.ly/ThatWillNevrWorkPodcastapparel
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    11 mins
  • S7|E4 Your Guide to Finding Opportunity in Discomfort

    S7|E4 Your Guide to Finding Opportunity in Discomfort
    Feb 12 2026
    You’ll explore how opportunities often appear in unexpected forms, challenging your preconceived notions of success. This episode helps you recognize subtle opportunities by embracing discomfort and acting with intention, even amidst uncertainty.


    In This Episode:

    00:00 Opportunity’s Quiet Nature
    01:26 The Unfamiliarity of Opportunity
    03:43 Growth Demands Response
    05:48 Readiness: A Decision, Not a Feeling
    08:43 The Cost of Postponing Opportunity


    Key Takeaways:
    • Recognize subtle opportunities that don’t fit your expected molds.
    • Distinguish between discomfort and actual danger in new situations you face.
    • Cultivate curiosity, observation, and humility to understand opportunities fully.
    • Decide to be ready rather than waiting for the feeling of readiness.
    • Act with intention, as your readiness grows through movement, not hesitation


    Resources:
    • Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechism
    • Podmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice
    • *FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts
    Connect With:
    • Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMaurice
    • Website: https://bit.ly/mauricechism
    • To be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcast
    • Business Email: mchism@chismgroup.net
    • Business Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018
    Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:
    • Spreaker: https://bit.ly/TWNWSpreaker
    Support the channel
    • Purchase our apparel: https://bit.ly/ThatWillNevrWorkPodcastapparel
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    11 mins
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