What's Your Story? with Mike & Scott

“The Grass Isn’t Greener” – Truitt Robinson on Gen Z Job Struggles, AI & Real Life After College

Truitt Robinson joins the show as our youngest guest ever — an ASU Cronkite grad, Phoenix Suns video intern, and video editor who’s lived a very different college experience than most. He opens up about moving from a small Alabama town to Ohio, then surviving rough living situations in Phoenix while grinding as a videographer. Truitt shares how ADHD and Asperger’s shaped his early years, the bullying he faced, and the powerful shift that happened when he got serious about fitness, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and self-improvement. He also gives a candid look at the Gen Z job market in 2026 — ghosting, AI disruption, insane competition, and why even a perfect resume often isn’t enough. Truitt talks about the pressure of “the grass is always greener,” why pace of the leader still matters, and his advice for young people trying to earn real respect. Chapters: 00:00 – Get in Shape First: Truitt’s #1 Advice for Young People 01:32 – Podcast Intro & Welcome to Truitt Robinson 02:19 – Truitt’s Story: Alabama Roots, Ohio Move & Finding His Way to ASU 04:01 – Tough College Years Living in Phoenix (Rough Areas & Mental Toll) 07:00 – The Turning Point: Moving to Tempe & Finally Feeling Like a College Kid 09:03 – The Scary Reality of the Gen Z Job Market in 2026 13:23 – ADHD, Asperger’s, Bullying & How Getting in Shape Changed Everything 16:30 – Video Editing Journey, Student Emmy & Landing the Phoenix Suns Internship 20:08 – Pace of the Leader: Why Truitt Turns Down Work When Leaders Won’t Show Up 22:00 – Rapid Fire, Philadelphia Eagles Fandom & Final Advice Links: * Truitt on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube / X: @TRobVidz What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone graduating right now? Drop it in the comments 👇 Thanks for watching! If this episode moved you, hit LIKE, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw stories, mindset shifts, and real conversations. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning! * TikTok: tiktok.com/@whatsyourstorypod_com [https://tiktok.com/@whatsyourstorypod_com] * Instagram: instagram.com/whatsyourstorypod_com [https://instagram.com/whatsyourstorypod_com] * X: x.com/WYSPodcast_com [https://x.com/WYSPodcast_com] * Facebook: facebook.com/WhatsYourStoryPod [https://facebook.com/WhatsYourStoryPod] Mike's Website: mikelindstrom.com [https://mikelindstrom.com/] Scott's Website: scottleeseconsulting.com [https://scottleeseconsulting.com/] NEW WEBSITE! whatsyourstorypod.com [https://whatsyourstorypod.com] #TruittRobinson #PhoenixSuns #GenZJobMarket #WhatsYourStoryPod #GetInShape #SelfImprovement #ASU #VideoEditing #YoungestGuest

Are You Risking Everything by Risking Nothing? | Jodi Low

Jodi Low went from sole parent of two young kids, half a business debt, and no financial support after divorce to building U and Improved — an 18-year leadership training company focused on heart-based leadership. In this conversation she shares how she turned rock bottom into purpose, why most corporate leaders manage instead of lead, and the 18-inch journey from head to heart that changes everything. She also opens up about the “enoughness” conversation, why in-person connection still beats AI for real transformation, and the powerful moment Les Brown saw something in her she didn’t see in herself. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Welcome to Jodi Low 02:00 – Jodi’s Abbreviated Story: Single Mom Entrepreneur 06:50 – The Divorce That Changed Everything & Starting U and Improved 08:00 – Juggling Single Motherhood While Building the Business 11:00 – Heart-Based Leadership: The 18-Inch Journey 13:49 – Les Brown’s Impact & “Seeing the Quan” in People 16:30 – AI, Human Connection & Why In-Person Training Still Wins 27:00 – The “Enoughness” Conversation with Mike Lindstrom 32:00 – Travel, Personal Growth & Life After Kids Leave Home 35:00 – Book “From Me to You” & Teen Leadership Foundation 38:00 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Jodi Links: * You and Improved: uandimproved.com [https://www.uandimproved.com/] * Book – From Me to You [https://a.co/d/061JHmbY] * Instagram: @jodilow & @uandimproved What does “enoughness” mean to you right now? Drop it in the comments 👇 Thanks for watching! If this episode moved you, hit LIKE, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw stories, mindset shifts, and real conversations. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning! * TikTok: tiktok.com/@whatsyourstorypod_com [https://tiktok.com/@whatsyourstorypod_com] * Instagram: instagram.com/whatsyourstorypod_com [https://instagram.com/whatsyourstorypod_com] * X: x.com/WYSPodcast_com [https://x.com/WYSPodcast_com] * Facebook: facebook.com/WhatsYourStoryPod [https://facebook.com/WhatsYourStoryPod] Mike's Website: mikelindstrom.com [https://mikelindstrom.com/] Scott's Website: scottleeseconsulting.com [https://scottleeseconsulting.com/] NEW WEBSITE! whatsyourstorypod.com [https://whatsyourstorypod.com] #JodiLow #HeartBasedLeadership #SingleMomEntrepreneur #YouAndImproved #Enoughness #LeadershipTraining #PersonalDevelopment #WhatsYourStoryPod

“What Can I Become With AI?” – The Mindset Shift Every Leader Needs | Patrick Antrim

What if AI isn’t about replacing tasks… but about becoming something greater? Patrick Antrim (NectarFlow CEO and our studio “landlord”) returns to the show and shares the exact mindset shift every leader needs right now: Stop asking “What can AI do for me?” and start asking “What can I become with AI?” In this episode he breaks down: * Why most companies are using AI wrong (and creating noise instead of value) * NectarFlow’s Picasso Hire – decision intelligence that finds the right people before the interview * RAMP – ensuring new hires actually understand what to do in their first 60-90 days * How to design organizations for the future instead of managing what you already have * Multifamily and insurance as the beachhead (and why it applies to every industry) If you’re hiring, leading, or scaling in the AI era, this conversation will change how you think about talent, execution, and growth. Chapters: 00:00 – Studio “landlord” returns 01:25 – Podcast intro 02:20 – What NectarFlow actually does 06:00 – The big AI mindset shift: “What can I become?” 09:00 – Picasso Hire: Decision intelligence for talent selection 12:30 – RAMP: Onboarding that actually works 16:00 – Why hiring is no longer an HR conversation 20:00 – Execution advantage in the AI era 24:00 – Multifamily & insurance beachheads 28:00 – Final thoughts on AI, thinking, and leadership Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments: Are you asking “What can AI do for me?” or “What can I become with AI?” 👇 Links: * NectarFlow: nectarflow.com [https://nectarflow.com] * Patrick on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickantrim/] Thanks for watching! If this episode moved you, hit LIKE, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw stories, mindset shifts, and real conversations. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning! * TikTok: tiktok.com/@whatsyourstorypod_com [https://tiktok.com/@whatsyourstorypod_com] * Instagram: instagram.com/whatsyourstorypod_com [https://instagram.com/whatsyourstorypod_com] * X: x.com/WYSPodcast_com [https://x.com/WYSPodcast_com] * Facebook: facebook.com/WhatsYourStoryPod [https://facebook.com/WhatsYourStoryPod] Mike's Website: mikelindstrom.com [https://mikelindstrom.com/] Scott's Website: scottleeseconsulting.com [https://scottleeseconsulting.com/] NEW WEBSITE! whatsyourstorypod.com [https://whatsyourstorypod.com]

“Assets Are Sexy” + The ONE Equation That Creates True Wealth | Sharon Lechter

What if the book that changed millions of lives started as nothing more than a brochure to sell a board game? Sharon Lechter — co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, 29 books in 29 years, five-time New York Times bestseller, and lifelong financial literacy crusader — sits down for a masterclass on money, mindset, and legacy. In this powerful conversation, Sharon shares: * The hilarious (and slightly “kinky”) story of how her husband introduced her to Robert Kiyosaki * How Rich Dad Poor Dad was written in weeks as a simple brochure — and then took on a life of its own * Why her son’s credit card debt in 1992 became the spark for her life’s mission * The Personal Success Equation that turns fear into faith (Passion + Talent × Association × Action + Faith) * Why “Assets are sexy” — and how to build true wealth beyond dollars * Her new book Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth with 26-year-old real estate millionaire Nathan Barkocy * When to close a door (the Tums & Rolaids test) and the power of association If you’ve ever wondered how to shift from scarcity to abundance, build real assets, or leave a legacy that actually matters — this episode is required listening. Chapters: 00:00 – Sharon’s hilarious “kinky” husband story that started it all 01:21 – Podcast intro with Mike & Scott 02:00 – Lower middle-class roots, accounting days & first entrepreneurship 03:36 – Son’s credit card debt sparks her life’s mission in financial literacy 06:03 – The full origin story of meeting Robert Kiyosaki 08:18 – How Rich Dad Poor Dad was written as a brochure for a $200 board game 12:04 – Writing 29 books: why every book is a different journey 14:10 – The incredible story behind Outwitting the Devil 19:00 – New book Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth with Nathan Barcachi 23:25 – The power of storytelling that made Rich Dad explode 28:00 – Personal Success Equation: Passion + Talent × Association × Action + Faith 33:00 – The Tums & Rolaids test: when to close a door and walk away 37:00 – Speaking, mentoring, Cherry Creek Lodge retreats & what’s next 39:00 – Final advice & where to find Sharon Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments — was it the origin story, the Personal Success Equation, or the “Assets are sexy” mindset? 👇 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations with legends who’ve built real wealth and real impact. Links: * Sharon’s website: SharonLechter.com [SharonLechter.com] * New book Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHLC44HD?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_GTF9EB1KJQG9JH0P6X8M&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_GTF9EB1KJQG9JH0P6X8M&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_GTF9EB1KJQG9JH0P6X8M&bestFormat=true] * Cherry Creek Lodge retreats: CherryCreekLodge.com [CherryCreekLodge.com]

It's Only Money – Why This Financial Planner Chose Family Over 'Success' | John Moriarty

What if the success you’ve been chasing for 25 years suddenly felt empty once your kids became adults? John Moriarty, founder of e3 Wealth and co-author of The Entrepreneur Playbook, opens up about the moment everything changed. After decades of grinding as a financial planner and entrepreneur, he realized “enoughness” wasn’t another zero on the balance sheet — it was protecting the family he had unintentionally left behind while building the business. In this raw and powerful conversation, John opens up about: * Growing up lower middle class and the moment he decided “that will never be my family’s story” * The painful conversation with his wife that changed everything * Why he now teaches “enoughness” instead of endless growth * How an introvert runs a successful wealth firm without burning out * His surprisingly smart (and compliant-approved) way to enjoy Vegas, wine, and golf * The one money conversation every parent is avoiding… but shouldn’t If you’re an entrepreneur, parent, or high-earner who feels like you’re “winning” but still feels something’s missing — this conversation will hit different. Chapters: 00:00 – The wild Mayfair Supper Club roller-skate show in Vegas 02:43 – John’s raw elevator pitch (and why he’s an introvert who loves people) 09:35 – What “Enoughness” really means to a 25-year financial planner 10:00 – The beach conversation with his wife that broke him (and healed their family) 13:59 – How he mentors (and why most people shouldn’t try to be like him) 16:07 – His son’s internship reality check: “90% of work is boring… and that’s the point” 28:57 – The childhood money moment that still drives him today 33:14 – How he & his wife do Vegas smart (comped rooms, points, and still have fun) 37:11 – Rapid fire: Favorite books, the quote he lives by, best baseball stadiums 38:42 – His #1 piece of advice for every parent listening right now Connect with John: 🌐 Website: https://e3wealth.com [https://e3wealth.com] 📘 Book: The Entrepreneur Playbook [https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneur-Playbook-Cracking-Unlock-Strategies-ebook/dp/B0FTTDT982/] (Amazon now + Audiobook coming soon!) Thanks for watching! If this episode moved you, hit LIKE, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw stories, mindset shifts, and real conversations. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning! * TikTok: tiktok.com/@whatsyourstorypod_com [https://tiktok.com/@whatsyourstorypod_com] * Instagram: instagram.com/whatsyourstorypod_com [https://instagram.com/whatsyourstorypod_com] * X: x.com/WYSPodcast_com [https://x.com/WYSPodcast_com] * Facebook: facebook.com/WhatsYourStoryPod [https://facebook.com/WhatsYourStoryPod] Mike's Website: mikelindstrom.com [https://mikelindstrom.com/] Scott's Website: scottleeseconsulting.com [https://scottleeseconsulting.com/] NEW WEBSITE! whatsyourstorypod.com [https://whatsyourstorypod.com] 💬 Comment your biggest “enoughness” moment or the money conversation you still need to have with your family