Tyler Kreiling had me on his show to talk all things failure. 

Tyler writes for his publication, WealthNWisdom, on Substack:  https://substack.com/@wealthnwisdom

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On this episode, we talk to Carli Rosencranz. Carli has a 25-year corporate career in CPG and retail. She is the Co-founder of 10X Impact Ventures. 

She is married with two teenagers, and is a "back of the pack" endurance athlete, competing in triathlons. Now, she’s working to find balance as a consultant while building a startup. 

Carli and I discuss banana fibers, life as an adventure hike, and learning to rest.

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On this episode, I explore the cost of not choosing.

Not as a character flaw, but as something that happens when we keep revisiting the same decision without ever making it.

I talk about how avoiding commitment keeps us stuck in potential, why the language we use around indecision is often just a cover for staying comfortable, and how the slow drift of not choosing eventually becomes a direction of its own.

If you've ever found yourself circling the same decision, telling yourself you're still figuring it out, or wondering why nothing seems to move, this episode is for you.

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On this episode, I explore the idea of social atrophy.

Not as a flaw in who we are, but as something that develops when we spend less and less time engaging with the people around us.

I talk about how modern life makes it easy to withdraw, why awkwardness and uncertainty are normal parts of interaction, and how avoiding those moments can slowly make connection feel harder than it actually is.

If you’ve ever felt out of practice socially, noticed yourself pulling back from people, or wondered why connection sometimes feels more difficult than it used to, this episode is for you.

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On this episode, I explore the idea of becoming the partner we want to find instead of focusing only on finding the right person.

I talk about what it means to meet ourselves first, how relationships tend to expose the parts of us we haven’t faced, and how alignment with our values changes how we approach connection.

If you’ve ever spent time wondering why relationships keep repeating the same patterns, or questioning whether you’re looking for a partner or looking for stability, this episode is for you.

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On this episode, I follow up on my conversation with Dustin about whether healthy relationships are transactional.

I unpack why that word made me bristle, the difference between giving to get and giving freely while expecting reciprocity, and how unclear expectations can quietly turn compromise into sacrifice.

If you’ve ever struggled to know when you’re flexing in a healthy way and when you’re slowly absorbing more than your share, this episode is for you.

We hope you enjoy this one. 

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On this episode, we talk to John Hewitt. 

John co-founded the Jackson Hewitt tax company, Liberty Tax in Canada, and his current company, Loyalty Brands. John’s career spans 54 years. 

We discuss competing against yourself, fear of the unknown, and quitting before you win. 

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On this episode, guest co-host Dustin Solomon joins me to explore the difference between compromise and sacrifice. 

We talk about knowing your values and prioritizing what matters most, so it becomes clearer where compromise makes sense and where it starts to cost too much. We examine how compromise is necessary in healthy relationships, but how it can drift into sacrifice when the weight is no longer shared. 

We also discuss analysis paralysis, fear of missing out, and how avoiding decisions in the name of keeping options open can quietly create imbalance. 

If you’ve ever struggled to know when to flex and when to hold your ground, this conversation will give you language for that tension. 

We hope you enjoy this one. 

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On this episode, I explore the failure of being nice. Not as a personality trait or moral virtue. But as a pattern that feels safe and quietly disconnects us from ourselves over time.

I examine why niceness often becomes a substitute for honesty, how approval replaces self-trust, why conflict avoidance gets mistaken for maturity, and how unspoken expectations slowly turn into resentment.

I break down how this pattern forms, why it’s so socially reinforced, and what happens when the goal changes from acceptance to integrity.

If you’ve ever felt agreeable but muted, patient but misaligned, or good on the surface while feeling smaller underneath, then this episode is for you.

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On this episode, we talk to Sara Becht. 

Sara is a young professional balancing a full-time career, her college coursework, and a commitment to continuous self-improvement. She’s passionate about wellness and mindset, and she’s focused on building a life rooted in discipline, growth, and authenticity. 

As she navigates her 20s, Sara is intentional about becoming the best version of herself. She believes that leaning into the difficult seasons in her life has been a defining factor in her success. 

Sara and I discuss taking risks, staying focused on your journey, and why getting a no is good too. 

We hope you enjoy this episode. 

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On this episode, I explore the failure of the Villain Ethos.

Not as a single mistake or moral flaw. But as a pattern that feels clarifying at first, and quietly limits growth, the longer we stay inside it.

We examine why blaming villains can feel productive, how outrage gets mistaken for movement, why certainty replaces curiosity, and how responsibility slowly gets outsourced in the process.

I break down how this pattern forms, why it’s so compelling, and what changes when we stop looking for someone to blame and start taking ownership of what comes next.

If you’ve ever felt justified but stuck, clear but unchanged, or certain about what was wrong without knowing how to move forward, then this episode is for you.

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On this episode, I explore the failure of performative masculinity.

Not as confidence or ambition. But as a pattern that looks good on the surface and quietly creates instability that you don’t notice at first.

We examine why many men confuse performance with presence, how competence becomes brittle, validation supplants self-trust, and why “having it together” often unravels the moment the feedback disappears.

I break down how this pattern forms, why it feels productive, and what changes when masculinity stops being something you perform and starts being something you inhabit.

If you’ve ever felt accomplished but strangely ungrounded, praised but not settled, or confident only when someone else is watching, then this episode is for you.

We hope you enjoy this one.

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A small teaser for what's ahead.

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On this episode, we talk to Scott Rice.  Scott is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and Addy Award-winning commercial director. After studying under world-renowned film scholar David Bordwell, Scott began his career as an art director for Activision. He scripted the groundbreaking hit game SOLDIER OF FORTUNE, and has since written on assignment for Elizabeth Avellan (SPY KIDS), among others.

Scott and I discuss how to choose a story, why a growth mindset matters, and the proper length of a short film.

We hope you enjoy this episode.

Scott is represented by the Brant Rose Agency in Los Angeles for film/television, and Two Shot West Productions for commercials. 

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On this episode, Jamie Brindle. Jamie has been freelancing for 16 years, and in that time, he’s had the privilege of working with clients ranging from local mom-and-pop restaurants to Fortune 500 companies like Google, Hillshire, Netflix, and Lionsgate.

In 2020, he began producing social media content for his fellow freelancers on social media. And now, across multiple platforms, he’s helping over 600,000 freelancers every day with practical tips, and still finding time to get out and do proper client work every month.

We discuss door-to-door moviemaking, failures of leadership, and the proper way to open candy.

Find Jamie here: 

https://jamiebrindle.io/

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I was interviewed on the Outlier's Edge Podcast. This is the audio for that release.

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On this episode, we talk to Dustin Solomon, owner of Mutiny FX, an Arkansas-based visual effects company that has been creating VFX work for over 12 years on shows with companies like Netflix, Disney+, and Universal. He is a widowed father of two and a small business owner, so he spends a good deal of time with one eye open, one eye closed, and fingers crossed on both hands. We discuss mental speed limits, parenting, and the perfect gift.

https://mutinyfx.com

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On this episode, we talk to J Haleem Washington, author, business coach, and corporate trainer. He went from working for $8.00 an hour at the Hampton Inn to earning 6 figures as a Commercial Photographer in just a few years. He accomplished all this while being a convicted felon. While working for $8.00 an hour he developed his mantra #IWon’tStarve, which was the catalyst for him to leave his job after only one year. Over his career, he’s been able to work with Nike, the Save The Children Foundation, NFL, Amtrak, and The WNBA.

 He's since been pardoned and is now a best-selling author and motivational speaker. 

 The platform he created, #IWontStarve, catalyzed his business growth, and he uses the #IWon’tStarve message to encourage and motivate students, entrepreneurs, and career-oriented individuals. His goal is to inspire you to build a platform to ensure that U Won’t Starve.

 We discuss drive, personal impact, and not having a plan b.

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On this episode, we talk to Dustin Williams, Owner, and Head Coach for Precision Fitness, Northwest Arkansas' premier group and personal training studio. Dustin attended one of the most prestigious boot camp training sessions in Las Vegas and has also trained with 4X Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler. He has been studying functional neurology through Z-Health since 2014. 

 In addition to personal training, Dustin is co-author of the best-selling fitness book, “The Fit Formula”, and was invited to Hollywood, California, to accept a Quilly award for making the Best Sellers list on Amazon.com. He has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX affiliates as well as Newsweek, Men’s Health, USA Today, Yahoo! Finance, and CNBC.com. Most recently he was selected by the Arkansas Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 recipient for the state of Arkansas for 2016. We discuss tracking, family, and the benefits of building slowly.

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On this episode, we talk to Lori Carcich, Founder and CEO of Country Smooth Spirits. She’s America’s first female founder of a whisky company. She proudly serves as a Member of the Board of Advisors for CW.COM, LLC and The UCSB PaCE Extension, Women in Leadership Executive Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Lori has been engaged as a keynote speaker to multiple audiences. She has been honored at multiple whiskey festivals as an influential woman within the industry. We discuss backpacking, planning, and the four “p’s.”

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On this episode, we talk to Daniel Hintz. He’s the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Velocity Group, and co-owner of Bauhaus Biergarten in Springdale. He previously served as the Executive Director of both Downtown Bentonville, Inc., and Fayetteville Downtown Partners. Daniel brings with him a broad range of experience and knowledge, and he shares his wisdom and unique perspective with us. We discuss community development, not having your “why,” and the joys of mismatched socks.

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On this episode, we talk to Jessica G. She’s a woman on a mission. With an established career as a successful entrepreneur, she combines her talents of brand management and persuasive speaking to be a beacon of light, creating momentum for change. Her natural ability to raise the vibration of any room is felt through her illuminating sparkle, tenacity, and desire to create hope for so many. We discuss loving life, protecting your energy, and leaving a legacy.

This episode contains discussions about suicide. While suicide is often associated with feelings of loneliness and isolation, it is a shared and far-reaching public health problem. As the tenth leading cause of death in the United States in 2019, suicide affects all ages and types of people. But thanks to an increase in awareness and resources, prevention efforts have become more common and effective.

Despite outdated misperceptions, suicide is neither a personal failure nor the evidence of mental illness, but rather a common human response to difficult environmental factors and emotional pain. Improving life circumstances, enhancing social connections, and reducing emotional pain are the most effective ways to reduce the frequency and intensity of suicidal thoughts and feelings.

Mental health organizations around the country recognize National Suicide Prevention Week and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month during the month of September each year. However, working together to develop our collective understanding and awareness of suicide in order to prevent it is something we need to be doing every day. Talking to a counselor about any questions you have about how to help support others or how to get help for yourself is a great place to start.

 988 is the new three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The ACA has produced a series of relevant educational videos available to the public for free.

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On this episode, we talk to Leah Thrasher. She's a mother, entrepreneur, investor, coach, and author. We discuss taking a business from the bottom to the top, breaking away from traditions, and why you should completely fill your sandbag.

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On this episode, we talk to Ana Vazquez. She's a former teacher turned real estate agent in Northwest Arkansas. We discuss overcoming setbacks, learning to delegate, and the joys of pozole at Christmas.

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On this episode, we talk to Brandon Gore. He’s a concrete craftsman, furniture designer, rammed earth builder, teacher, and father. We discuss failures in design, the importance of integrity, and being a judge on a design/build competition TV show.

Find Brandon’s work online at www.goredesignco.com, and Instagram at www.instagram.com/hardgoodsco

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On this episode, we talk to Chef Erin Rowe. She is the author of "An Ozark Culinary History," and the Founder of Ozark Culinary Tours, guiding people around the best food scenes of Northwest Arkansas' downtowns. We discuss globetrotting, employing yourself, and the difficulty of pancakes.

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This episode is an emotional tribute to our sweet Hadly, to whom we recently said our painful goodbyes. Part sweet angel, part little monkey. All perfect little blessing. We loved her so much.. Now she is at rest, and forever in our hearts.

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On this episode we talk with Glenn Sibley, General Manager of the Wellington in Springdale, Arkansas. Glenn has over 30 years experience and has established himself as a leader and mentor in the bar and restaurant industry, as well as his local community. We discuss fatherhood, mutual respect, and top-down cultural failure.

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On this episode, we talk to Heather Fallen, Founder of Stage 28 Talent and Casting. She’s made a name for herself in the entertainment industry working as a model, a tour manager, and as an agent booking actors to work alongside stars like Ashley Judd. We discuss communication, mentors, and having a backup plan.

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On this episode, we talk to Brian Sage, founder and CEO of Sage Digital, a software agency that specializes in ecommerce, marketing, and fintech. He’s also had a lot of trial and error experience while wearing different hats at various startups and agencies—some successful and some not so much. He’s a big advocate for affirmative action in tech and for working from abroad. We discuss his real estate dalliance, selling cowboy boots, and living the nomadic dream.

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On this inaugural episode, we talk to Jeremiah Beene. He served in Counter-Intelligence in the Army, and pursued a PhD in Psychology. We discuss several points of failure, including a lack of values and the reality of toxic masculinity. 

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