The Winning Balance

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On 'The Winning Balance,' real estate investor and family man Tanner Litchfield talks with high achievers about how they build wealth, grow their careers, and stay present for the people they love. Tune in for inspiration and practical advice to balance your own life.

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep. #33: Josh Romney - Growing a Career While Staying Present at Home

    Josh Romney joins The Winning Balance Podcast to talk about building real success without losing your family in the process. From Harvard Business School to real estate and mortgage leadership — and raising eight kids — Josh breaks down what “balance” actually looks like when your career is demanding and your priorities are bigger than business. This episode gets practical about entrepreneurship, investing in today’s market, being present at home, and why Utah’s culture makes it easier to win in both work and family. In this episode, Josh shares: • Why he left New York’s high-pressure career path to build a more intentional life in Utah • What “work-life balance” really means (and why it’s never perfectly even) • How he stays present at home when work doesn’t stop — including simple reset habits • Parenting with eight kids: unconditional love, boundaries, and meeting each child’s needs • Why one-on-one time matters — and the trips, traditions, and moments his kids remember most • Real estate investing right now: where deals don’t pencil, what’s risky, and what’s still worth looking at • Rates, inventory, and uncertainty: how policy pressure and tariffs can affect housing and inflation • Passive investing options for non-operators (and why spreading risk matters) • What AI could disrupt in real estate — and where opportunities may still be strong • Why he’s putting major energy into homelessness solutions and saving the Great Salt Lake • What Intercap does differently — and why culture between ops + loan officers matters for execution If you’re trying to grow your income, stay grounded at home, and make smarter long-term moves — this conversation will give you a clearer framework for both.

    41 min

  2. FEB 16

    Ep. #32: Curtis Marshall - Building Dental Intelligence & The Work-Life Relationship

    Curtis Marshall has helped build Dental Intelligence into a category-leading platform — and he’s done it while keeping family at the center. In this episode of The Winning Balance Podcast, Tanner Litchfield sits down with Curtis to talk entrepreneurship, leadership, parenting, and why “work-life balance” is the wrong goal. You’ll hear how Dental Intelligence started inside a dental office, the pivot that changed the business, and the real lessons Curtis learned leading people and raising three daughters through the grind seasons. Host: Tanner Litchfield — founder and host of The Winning Balance Podcast, focused on business, family, faith, and long-term success. Guest: Curtis Marshall — co-founder of Dental Intelligence with 20+ years in marketing and 15+ years in dental practice management, coaching, and operations. In this episode: • How Dental Intelligence started (and the early “sell it before it exists” phase) • Why Curtis pivoted away from marketing data to practice management insights • Pay cuts, tight seasons, and having a supportive marriage through the build • “Work-life relationship” vs “work-life balance” • Parenting pillars: what Curtis stayed consistent on with his daughters • Adapting to seasons and different personalities as kids grow • Human performance: circumstance → thoughts → feelings → actions • Leadership lessons: gratitude, connection, and coaching vs replacing people • AI in dental practices: chat insights + analyzing calls to improve scheduling • Investing lessons: don’t buy stories—buy what you understand Subscribe for more conversations like this. What’s one “pillar” you want to be more consistent with?

    57 min

  3. FEB 9

    Ep. #31: Parker Vassau on Faith, Family, and Building Wealth Young

    Most guys chase money and call it success. Parker Vassau built a life around something bigger. In this episode of Winning Balance, Parker shares how door-to-door sales became a vehicle to build real wealth — without sacrificing faith, family, or who you become in the process. From missions and rejection to marriage and long-term vision, this conversation breaks down what an abundant life actually looks like. In this episode, Parker shares: • How door-to-door sales helped him build real wealth (27 units and counting) • Why getting married raised his level of commitment and standards • The framework he lives by: faith, family, finances, and fitness • How losing his stepdad to ALS reshaped his priorities • Why he wrote a book for the next generation of young men If you’re young, ambitious, and trying to build something real without letting the important things go dark, this conversation is worth your time.

    56 min
  4. Episode #30 - Austin McFee - Building a Company in 3 Years to a $500+ Million Exit

    FEB 2

    Episode #30 - Austin McFee - Building a Company in 3 Years to a $500+ Million Exit

    Sometimes there is no work-life balance — there’s a season where you sprint. In this episode, Austin McFee shares his journey from small-town farm work to co-founding a dental company that scaled fast and sold for a reported $500M. We talk about the real cost of building: imbalanced seasons, debt, pressure, and the conversations you have to have before going all-in. You’ll hear:• What grit actually looks like when it’s earned • Why “go to work” still beats everything • The mental toll of scaling fast • Life and purpose after a major exit If you’re in a heavy season of building or rebuilding, this one will hit. Check out Austin’s clothing brand ROVOR and get 20% off at https://rovorsport.com using code ROVOR.

    1h 10m
  5. Ep. #29: Blake Erickson — The Science-Backed Framework to Dominate 2026

    JAN 25

    Ep. #29: Blake Erickson — The Science-Backed Framework to Dominate 2026

    What if 2026 is the year your career changes everything? In this conversation, Blake Erickson breaks down what real scale actually means — and why most people confuse it with growth. He shares the origin of scaling.com, why “realistic goals” limit performance, and how exponential goals force better decisions. You’ll hear:• Why scale is about systems and people, not just revenue • How standards and discipline shape long-term success • The role of A-players, leadership, and non-negotiables • What it actually takes to stop playing small If you’re building a business, a team, or a bigger future, this episode will challenge how you think about growth.

    1h 9m
  6. Ep. #28: Dr. Nick Howland – Transformation, Self-Worth, and Living Fully

    09/29/2025

    Ep. #28: Dr. Nick Howland – Transformation, Self-Worth, and Living Fully

    Dr. Nicholas Howland is more than a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon — he’s a storyteller, speaker, and host of The Naked Patient podcast. He’s also stepping into new roles as a cast member on Writer’s Island and the author of his upcoming debut, The Atheist’s Prayer. In this episode, Nick shares:Why transformation is about more than just the physical How his patients (and his own journey) shaped his views on self-worth and self-love The lessons he’s learned balancing medicine, media, and family life If you’ve ever wrestled with questions of identity, confidence, or what it really means to live fully, Nick’s story will give you a fresh perspective on how to embrace the changes that matter most.

    1 hr
  7. Ep. #27: Alex Mashburn – 27 Year Old with Millions in Wedding Venues

    09/15/2025

    Ep. #27: Alex Mashburn – 27 Year Old with Millions in Wedding Venues

    At just 27, Alex Mashburn has already lived through failures that would make most people quit. Instead, he used them as fuel to build a path in real estate and the wedding venue business. In this episode, Alex opens up about:How early missteps shaped his approach to entrepreneurship The lessons he’s learned buying and operating wedding venues Why persistence and family remain his non-negotiables If you’ve ever wondered how to keep moving forward when the setbacks outnumber the wins, Alex’s story will inspire you to see challenges as part of the process—not the end of it.

    1h 3m
  8. Ep. #26: Michael Perry – Selling 1,000 Homes in a Year, Flipping Luxury, and Finding New Perspective as a Father

    09/08/2025

    Ep. #26: Michael Perry – Selling 1,000 Homes in a Year, Flipping Luxury, and Finding New Perspective as a Father

    Michael Perry is the founder of The Perry Group, Utah’s #1 real estate team—and the first team in the state to sell over 1,000 homes. Beyond leading the top team, he’s also flipped high-end homes and built a reputation as one of the sharpest voices in real estate. In this episode, Michael opens up about becoming a new father to Scarlett, what that’s done to reshape his perspective on life and business, and why narrowing your focus is the key to becoming the best in the world at something. From leading at the very top of real estate to navigating fatherhood’s first season, Michael’s story is a masterclass in ambition, excellence, and balance.

    1h 4m
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On 'The Winning Balance,' real estate investor and family man Tanner Litchfield talks with high achievers about how they build wealth, grow their careers, and stay present for the people they love. Tune in for inspiration and practical advice to balance your own life.

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  • Creator
    Tanner Litchfield
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tanner Litchfield
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    The Winning Balance