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The Mind Of George Show

The Mind Of George Show

Written by: Ahuahueya Inc. George Bryant
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 The Mind Of George takes you inside the lives of some of the most respected and successful names in the digital world to reveal what it takes to succeed in life and business today. George Bryant, a New York Times best-selling author, and highly sought-after digital marketing expert has one goal - to help entrepreneurs ethically scale their business through his trademark Relationships Beat Algorithms™ model. Hit subscribe and get ready to listen in twice a week for a mix of interviews and solo episodes that will give you priceless frameworks to increase revenue, create maximum impact, and harness the power of authentic voice to beat the algorithms.2024 The Mind of George Show Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales Self-Help Success
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  • Why Playing Small Feels Safe (And Is Costing You Everything) with Lacey Newman

    Why Playing Small Feels Safe (And Is Costing You Everything) with Lacey Newman
    Apr 24 2026
    What if the life you’ve been chasing is the exact thing disconnecting you from yourself? In this deeply raw and transformative conversation, George sits down with Lacey Newman, top 1% real estate leader, coach, and speaker to unpack the truth most entrepreneurs avoid: Success doesn’t create peace.Peace creates sustainable success. Lacey shares her powerful journey from building a life that looked perfect on paper… to realizing she was completely disconnected from herself. Together, they explore the hidden patterns that keep entrepreneurs stuck: self-doubt, lack of self-trust, performance-based worth, and chasing validation, and how to break free from them. This episode is not about tactics. It’s about truth. Because when you stop sacrificing your soul for your business… everything changes. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Why success without self-trust leads to burnout and disconnectionThe real reason entrepreneurs feel empty even after “making it”How childhood patterns impact your ability to trust yourselfThe difference between working for peace vs from peaceHow to rebuild self-trust through small daily commitmentsWhy most people follow the wrong business path (and how to find yours)The hidden cost of performance-based worthinessHow to design a business that aligns with your life, not replaces it Key Takeaways: ✔️External success cannot fix internal misalignment. ✔️Self-trust is built through small, consistent commitments to yourself. ✔️Most burnout comes from building a business out of alignment. ✔️You don’t need more effort, you need to let go of what’s not working. ✔️You are the architect of your business (and your life). ✔️Copying someone else’s path guarantees misalignment. ✔️True success is building a business you don’t need to escape from. ✔️Peace isn’t the reward, it’s the starting point. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] – The illusion of success and why it doesn’t create peace [03:00] – Lacey’s story: success on paper, disconnection in reality [07:00] – Childhood patterns and losing self-trust [11:30] – How to rebuild trust with yourself (practical steps) [15:00] – Performance-based worth vs true self-worth [20:00] – Why copying others keeps you stuck [25:00] – Designing your business around your values [30:00] – Motherhood, boundaries, and redefining success [36:00] – Letting go of what no longer serves you [42:00] – The power of community and aligned support [48:00] – Authenticity, integrity, and being fully seen [54:00] – Why you must stop chasing peace and start choosing it [1:00:00] – Daily practices to reconnect with yourself Connect with Lacey Newman Lacey Newman is a top 1% luxury listing agent, leader of The Elevated Living Advisory at Compass, keynote speaker, and host of the Emmy-nominated TV show The American Dream. With over 20 years of experience, she now helps entrepreneurs, especially women, build aligned, profitable businesses rooted in authenticity, self-trust, and sustainability. Website: https://laceynewman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alignedwithlacey/ Your Challenge This Week: If this episode resonated… Share it with someone who needs this reminderTag @itsgeorgebryant and @alignedwithlacey with your biggest takeawayLeave a review if this conversation shifted something for you And most importantly, take 10–15 minutes today to sit in silence and listen. That’s where everything starts. Live Events & Retreats Ready to step out of the noise and reconnect with what actually matters? Join George at an upcoming immersive event designed to help you realign your vision, simplify your strategy, and build a business that feels as good as it performs. Explore events: mindofgeorge.com/retreat Join The AllianceThe Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust, connection, and long-term sustainability. Apply for 1:1 Coaching If you’re ready to stop chasing and start building from alignment, apply to work directly with George.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 3 Hard Truths That Will Change How You See Entrepreneurship Forever

    3 Hard Truths That Will Change How You See Entrepreneurship Forever
    Apr 20 2026

    Entrepreneurship didn’t fail you.
    You were just never told the full truth.

    The wins get posted.
    The freedom gets highlighted.
    But the panic attacks, the cash flow stress, the doubt at 11PM?

    That part stays hidden.

    And if you’ve ever felt like something is wrong with you… it’s not.

    You were sold the after-state without the before-state.

    In this raw and deeply honest solo episode, George pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest problems in modern entrepreneurship: the illusion of success without context.

    From social media highlight reels to “overnight success” stories, most entrepreneurs are unknowingly comparing their real, messy journey to someone else’s curated outcome and it’s breaking them.

    George introduces a powerful concept: the After-State Trap, the tendency to chase visible success (money, freedom, recognition) without understanding the reality required to get there.

    This episode is both a wake-up call and an invitation. To stop performing entrepreneurship and start respecting it.

    What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

    • Why entrepreneurship feels harder than it “should”
    • The dangerous illusion of the “after-state”
    • What the “before-state” actually looks like (and why it matters)
    • Why most businesses fail, even when they’re profitable
    • The role of misalignment and cash flow in business collapse
    • How to find a “why” that can actually sustain you
    • Why avoiding hard conversations keeps you stuck
    • The truth about comparison and why it’s sabotaging your growth

    Key Takeaways:
    ✔️You’re not failing, you were given incomplete expectations.
    ✔️Social media shows the highlight reel, not the reality.
    ✔️The “after-state trap” keeps entrepreneurs chasing illusions.
    ✔️Most businesses fail due to misalignment and cash flow, not lack of effort.
    ✔️A weak “why” will collapse under pressure.
    ✔️The answers you need are in the work you’re avoiding.
    ✔️Comparing your chapter 1 to someone else’s chapter 10 is a losing game.
    ✔️Sustainable success comes from truth, service, and alignment, not performance.

    Timestamps & Highlights:
    [00:00] – The truth about entrepreneurship nobody talks about
    [03:00] – The danger of the highlight reel culture
    [06:30] – The After-State Trap explained
    [10:00] – Why most businesses fail (real stats & causes)
    [13:00] – The reality of the “before-state”
    [16:00] – Finding a why that can carry the weight
    [18:30] – The work you’re avoiding is the answer
    [20:30] – Why comparison is destroying your confidence
    [22:30] – Final invitation: respect the process

    Your Challenge This Week:
    If this episode hit you…

    1. Share it with an entrepreneur who needs to hear the truth
    2. Tag @itsgeorgebryant and tell us your biggest takeaway
    3. Leave a review if this show has ever made an impact on your journey

    And most importantly, stop thinking something is wrong with you.
    You’re just in the part nobody talks about.

    Ready to step out of the noise and reconnect with what actually matters in your business?
    George hosts immersive live experiences designed to help you realign your vision, simplify your strategy, and build a business that feels as good as it performs.
    Explore upcoming events and join us: mindofgeorge.com/retreat

    Join The Alliance: The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who want sustainable, relationship-driven growth.

    Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to build a business rooted in truth, alignment, and long-term success? Apply to work directly with George.
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    25 mins
  • Build a Business That Actually Fits Your Life with Landon Poburan

    Build a Business That Actually Fits Your Life with Landon Poburan
    Apr 17 2026
    ou don’t need another funnel.You don’t need another strategy. Because if strategy alone worked… you’d already be where you want to be. The truth? Most entrepreneurs aren’t stuck because they don’t know enough, they’re stuck because they’re building on shaky foundations. And until that changes… nothing else will. In this powerful conversation, George sits down with marketing expert Landon Poburan to dismantle one of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship: that success comes from finding the “right” strategy. After managing millions in ad spend and testing countless approaches, Landon shares the truth most people avoid, there is no universal formula. What actually drives results are the fundamentals beneath the surface: your offer, your messaging, your positioning, and your business model. Together, they explore why so many entrepreneurs chase tactics instead of fixing the root issues and how that leads to burnout, inconsistency, and plateaued growth. This episode is a deep recalibration. A reminder that sustainable success doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from building better. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Why chasing strategies keeps entrepreneurs stuckThe real reason ads, funnels, and tactics stop workingHow your offer and positioning impact everything downstreamWhy complexity kills scalability (and what to do instead)The role of economics in building a sustainable businessHow to future-proof your business against algorithm changes and AIThe difference between a profitable business and a peaceful oneHow to simplify your growth strategy without sacrificing results Key Takeaways: ✔️There is no “perfect strategy”, only aligned fundamentals. ✔️Ad performance is a reflection of your business, not your ads. ✔️Fixing your offer solves more problems than any funnel ever will. ✔️Complexity creates friction, confusion, and burnout. ✔️Simplicity scales. Complexity breaks. ✔️Rising costs and AI shifts make weak foundations more visible than ever. ✔️Most businesses don’t need more inputs, they need better design. ✔️Build a business you don’t need to escape from. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] – Why strategy alone won’t fix your business [04:30] – The myth of the “perfect funnel” [09:00] – What actually drives ad performance [15:00] – The role of offers in business success [22:00] – Why most entrepreneurs overcomplicate everything [30:00] – Simplicity vs complexity in scaling [38:00] – The impact of rising ad costs and AI [45:00] – Fixing the foundation of your business [55:00] – Building a business you don’t want to escape from Connect with Landon Landon Poburan is a marketer with 18+ years of experience helping businesses scale through simple, high-impact strategies. He helps entrepreneurs build profitable, sustainable, and simplified businesses that can thrive in a constantly changing digital landscape. Website: landonp.comInstagram: @landonpoburanBook: The Art Of Modern Media Buying: How to Run Ads That Actually Make MoneySubstack: Landon PoburanYouTube: @landonpoburanLinkedIn: Landon Poburan Your Challenge This Week: If this episode challenged the way you think about growth… Share it with another entrepreneur who’s stuck in the strategy loopTag @itsgeorgebryant and tell us your biggest takeawayTake a hard look at your fundamentals, what actually needs fixing? Because the next level of your business… isn't in another tactic. It's in what you’ve been avoiding. Live Retreat: April 23–25 (VIP Day April 26) Last call! This is where you step out of the noise and rebuild your business from the ground up, with clarity, alignment, and intention. Secure your spot now: mindofgeorge.com/retreat Join The Alliance: The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust, connection, and long-term growth. Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to simplify, align, and scale your business sustainably? Apply to work directly with George.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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