Wired For Success: Success Mindset, High-Performance Habits, and Business Success for Entrepreneurs

EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and Business Consultant Cary Prejean for another Leaders Are Readers Wired For Success Book Club feature and author interview!   If you’re ready to scale and turn your business into a well-oiled machine that thrives without you, this is the book for you!   In this episode, we talk about: - Cary’s proven framework for operational strategy — drawn from 30+ years of hands-on experience and his book Optimize! - How founders can stop being the bottleneck — and start leading with clarity, vision, and confidence - Why your words matter more than you think — and how effective communication builds (or breaks) trust within your team   EPISODE NOTES Cary is a native of Louisiana, where he graduated with High Honors from UL-Lafayette with a major in accounting, and minors in Economics and Finance. He acquired his CPA license in 1982.   He founded Financial Design Consultants, Inc. in 1987 with offices in three south Louisiana cities and a staff of 16, During this period of working with business owners, he also taught courses at four universities in south Louisiana - LSU, UL-Lafayette, SLU and BRCC. He became a certified ontological coach with the Newfield Group.   He's coached hundreds of business owners and couples in empowerment and effectiveness during that time. He founded CFO Consulting, LLC in 2020 and changed the name to Strategic Business Advisors, LLC in lat 2023 to reflect the work he does in strategic planning and change management.   His vision is to work with business owners on mastering 1. business self-sufficiency, 2. visionary development as an ongoing practice, and 3. long-term strategic planning and execution.   Links: Freebie: https://strategicbusinessadvisors.org/book/ [https://strategicbusinessadvisors.org/book/]   Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Optimize-Operational-Functional-Effective-Organization/dp/1948382849 [https://www.amazon.com/Optimize-Operational-Functional-Effective-Organization/dp/1948382849]   https://strategicbusinessadvisors.org/ [https://strategicbusinessadvisors.org/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryprejean/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryprejean/]   https://www.facebook.com/CFOconsultingLA [https://www.facebook.com/CFOconsultingLA] https://www.instagram.com/cfoconsultingllc54/ [https://www.instagram.com/cfoconsultingllc54/]   ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and serial entrepreneur Adam Rosen as they discuss how to make the laptop lifestyle work.   In this episode, we talk about: - Making cold email work for your business - How to use AI effectively - Traveling the world while building a business   EPISODE NOTES Adam Rosen, a world-traveling entrepreneur, sold his first tech startup in 2019. He now leads eocworks.com, an AI-driven email marketing agency, helping companies get sales through cold email and newsletters. He has exited multiple businesses, has led multiple multi-million dollar real estate developments, and loves the freedom of building successful ventures while traveling to the most inspiring places in the world.   Links: eocworks.com linkedin.com/in/adamirosen; instagram.com/adamirosen   Freebie: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-wNYbsSrkf-cold-email-writer-3-0 [https://chatgpt.com/g/g-wNYbsSrkf-cold-email-writer-3-0]   ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and owner of the R15 biohacking studio George Kozma as they discuss how to stay healthier for longer.   In this episode, we talk about: - 💪 Why Strength Training Is the Ultimate Anti-Aging Tool – Discover how muscle is your best investment in long-term health - ⚠️ The Hidden Dangers of Biohacking – George pulls back the curtain on the dark side of the biohacking industry - 🚀 Elite Biohacks for Energy, Focus & Recovery – From red light therapy to precision recovery tech   EPISODE NOTES George Kozma is the Founder of the revolutionary Biohacking concept R15 Studio in Paris, whose goal is to reverse aging and increase healthspan through the use of cutting-edge strength and recovery technologies for an ultra-personalised experience.   Links:   www.r15-studio.com [http://www.r15-studio.com]   https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-kozma-68b6544/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-kozma-68b6544/]   @r15studio   ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and CEO of Vortic Watches & Colorado Watch Company R.T. Custer as they talk about building a legacy and reviving American manufacturing.   In this episode, we talk about:  - From Idea to Icon: How R.T. built a 7-figure luxury watch company rooted in American heritage  - David vs. Goliath: Inside the landmark legal victory over the global Swatch Group - Legacy in Motion: How turning antique American pocket watches into luxury wristwatches is preserving history through innovation   EPISODE NOTES R.T. is the founder and CEO of Vortic Watches, one of the only truly American-made watch companies. His journey is a masterclass in entrepreneurial resilience, high-performance habits, and business success. R.T. took Vortic from an idea to a thriving seven-figure business, all while overcoming major challenges—including a federal legal battle against Swatch Group, which he won, setting a precedent for small businesses protecting American craftsmanship. His story is a testament to the power of mindset, adaptability, and strategic problem-solving.   Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtcuster/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtcuster/]   https://vorticwatches.com/ [https://vorticwatches.com/]   ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

EPISODE SUMMARY What if everything you thought you knew about learning was holding you back?  In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Preston — educator, author, and founder of Open-Source Learning — to uncover how traditional education systems may actually damage our ability to learn.  Dr. Preston shares his revolutionary approach to healing cognitive and emotional “injuries” caused by school, and how we can rebuild our learning fitness to thrive in every area of life. Whether you're a parent, teacher, lifelong learner, or just school-scarred and curious, this conversation will change how you think about learning.   In this episode, we talk about: - Why traditional schooling may be harming more than helping — and what we can do about it   - Inside the Open-Source Learning movement: empowering students to take ownership of their education   - From classrooms to Ironmans: how Dr. Preston applies his learning philosophy in every area of life   EPISODE NOTES Dr. David Preston is an American educator, journalist, and consultant. He is the founder of Open-Source Learning and the author of ACADEMY OF ONE. For more than 30 years Dr. Preston has helped students, leaders, and organizations strengthen their learning fitness and build high- performing learning communities.  His clients and students have achieved extraordinary goals and realized their dreams by transforming the art of learning in today’s world. Dr. Preston continues to explore his own lifelong passion for learning.  He is currently writing a new book on the Sixth Fitness of learning. He keynotes at conferences and competes in Ironman triathlons, and lives in Palm Springs, CA with his wife and children.   Links:   https://davidpreston.net/ [https://davidpreston.net/]   https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-preston-learning/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-preston-learning/]   https://litafpodcast.com/ [https://litafpodcast.com/]   Freebie: http://48380173.hs-sites.com/open-source-learning-white-paper [http://48380173.hs-sites.com/open-source-learning-white-paper]   ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess [https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess] ------------------   Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) [https://www.sessions.blue/]   -----------------   Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.