The Freedom Founders Podcast

Dr. David Phelps
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Build Wealth You Control. Design A Life You Choose. For Founders aiming higher and wanting to maximize time for enjoyment and impact. Burnt out? Needing direction? If you’ve climbed “the mountain” and still feeling like you’re missing something… This podcast shows how other owners are winning back their time, increasing influence and creating cash flow for maximum impact.

  1. 3d ago

    When Success Outruns Your Body: The Hidden Health Crisis Facing High Achievers - Ep24 Steve Adams

    “Normal isn’t optimal”.What if the exhaustion, brain fog, poor sleep, anxiety, and declining energy you have learned to tolerate are not simply the price of getting older? In this episode, Steve Adam’s joins David to reveal the hidden health crisis facing many high-achieving men: they remain productive enough to keep performing while their health quietly moves from optimal to functional, dysfunctional, and eventually diseased. For entrepreneur Steve Adams, the warning signs became impossible to ignore. After years of building and scaling companies, he found himself waking at 1:00 a.m., unable to sleep, physically depleted, and reacting in ways that no longer felt like him. His success had outrun his body. Together, they discuss why “normal” lab results can offer false reassurance, why isolated biohacks and quick fixes often fail, and frameworks to address the deeper foundations of health. But this conversation is about more than living longer. It is about having the energy, clarity, and physical capacity to remain present for your family, pursue meaningful work, and fully inhabit the next chapter of your life. Because building the financial freedom to choose what comes next means very little if your health no longer allows you to choose it. Episode Links: Learn more about Tiger Medical - https://www.tigermi.com/ Get David Phelps' Exit Optional Playbook - https://exitoptional.com Timecodes: 00:00 – The Hidden Health Crisis 01:57 – Steve's Wake-Up Call 05:01 – Why High Achievers Ignore the Signs 07:49 – Normal Isn't Optimal 11:10 – Taking Ownership of Your Health 15:12 – The Three P Framework 18:47 – Biohacking vs Root Cause Medicine 20:20 – Why Purpose Extends Life 22:29 – Your Next Chapter Starts With Health 23:25 – Final Takeaways

    When Success Outruns Your Body: The Hidden Health Crisis Facing High Achievers - Ep24 Steve Adams

  2. Jul 13

    The Great Filtering: Risk, Trust & the Return of Fundamentals - Ep23 Scott Corbett

    Most investment mistakes don't begin with bad spreadsheets. They begin with bad psychology. Scott Corbett has spent decades working behind the scenes with real estate operators, capital raisers, and entrepreneurs. In this conversation with Dr. David Phelps, he shares what he's learned about evaluating trust, managing risk, and why the best investment decisions often have more to do with character than projections. The discussion moves beyond investing into something every successful business owner eventually faces: identity. Scott opens up about his own decision to step away from the business he spent twenty years building, the unexpected emotions that came with that transition, and why many entrepreneurs struggle to give themselves permission to imagine a different next chapter. Whether you're evaluating investment opportunities, preparing for an eventual exit, or simply trying to build a life with more intentionality, this episode offers practical wisdom on making decisions that extend well beyond money. EPISODE LINKS: Connect with Scott Corbett: https://sunrisecapitalinvestors.com/| Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcorbett/ Get David's book, The Exit Optional Playbook: https://exitoptional.com Time Codes: 00:00 — Why Better Investors Ask Better Questions 04:11 — How Sophisticated LPs Have Changed 10:32 — Why Marketing Has Shifted from Returns to Risk 17:03 — What Great Operators Have in Common 21:01 — Can You Actually Measure Character? 26:40 — When Success Becomes an Identity Trap 30:32 — Giving Yourself Permission to Enter a New Season 33:10 — Breaking Through Major Life Decisions 36:02 — Why Every Entrepreneur Needs Trusted Advisors 37:48 — The Hidden Cost of Carrying All the Responsibility 40:08 — Writing the Story of Your Next Chapter

    The Great Filtering: Risk, Trust & the Return of Fundamentals - Ep23 Scott Corbett

  3. Jul 6

    Today Is Your Someday - Ep22 Jim Palmer

    "On redefining success once you stop chasing a finish line" Success isn't the finish line—it's the beginning of a more intentional life. David Phelps sits down with entrepreneur, author, and Dream Business Mastermind founder Jim Palmer to discuss purpose beyond business, redefining retirement, creating time freedom, and why the best chapter of life begins when you stop waiting for someday. Connect with Jim Website - https://www.getjimpalmer.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-palmer-dream-business-coach-900a75/ Get David Phelps’ Book - https://exitoptional.com Join David Phelps' Workshop - https://www.freedomfounders.com/freedom-number-method-workshop/ Timecodes: 00:00 – Life After Success 02:09 – Redefining Retirement 09:15 – Finding Purpose Without Pressure 13:11 – Lessons From Slowing Down 20:50 – Identity Beyond Business 25:07 – Advice for Your Younger Self 27:49 – Stop Waiting for Someday 31:21 – Health, Energy & Longevity 35:14 – Money, Marriage & Meaning 39:54 – Today Is Someday

    Today Is Your Someday - Ep22 Jim Palmer

  4. Jun 29

    Why Your Best Skills Become Your Worst Investments - Ep21 David Leiter

    "A Wall Street insider on choosing temperament over intelligence — and how your best business instincts work against you" Successful business owners often become poor investors for one simple reason—they bring the wrong mindset. David Phelps sits down with investor and author David Leiter to unpack timeless investing principles, avoid costly mistakes, manage emotions through market cycles, and build lasting wealth through productive assets instead of hype. Episode Links: David Leiter's website - https://www.theultimateinvestor.com/ Pre-order David Leiter's book - https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Making-Stupid-Investments-Wealth/dp/1394377657 Get David Phelps’ Book - https://exitoptional.com Join David Phelps' Workshop - https://www.freedomfounders.com/freedom-number-method-workshop/ Timecodes: 00:00 – Why Smart People Make Bad Investments 03:16 – Business Success vs Investing Success 09:24 – Evaluating Private Investment Deals 15:12 – Hype, Ego & Investment Scams 19:48 – The Power of Long-Term Compounding 23:57 – Real Estate Lessons & Market Cycles 31:39 – Debt, Risk & Protecting Wealth 37:03 – Investing vs Speculating 40:22 – Today's Biggest Investment Mistakes 45:35 – Building Real Wealth That Lasts

    Why Your Best Skills Become Your Worst Investments - Ep21 David Leiter

  5. Jun 22

    Unstoppable After 50 - Ep 20 Mike Capuzzi

    Mike Capuzzi—entrepreneur, author, publisher, and host of the Unstoppable After 50 podcast—shares what happens when success stops being about building more and starts being about living better. This candid conversation explores purpose, family, health, relationships, and why the second half of life may be the most meaningful chapter yet. Episode Links: Get David Phelps’ Book - https://exitoptional.com Connect with Mike Capuzzi: Website - https://mikecapuzzi.com/ Unstoppable After 50 Podcast - https://unstoppableafter50.com/ Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro 02:41 – What Am I Building It For? 06:53 – Building a Business That Has Value 09:56 – The Real Definition of Wealth 16:50 – Health, Fitness & Longevity After 50 22:13 – Why Relationships Matter More Than Ever 29:07 – Marriage, Family & Life Transitions 33:04 – Timeless Advice for Younger Generations 34:12 – The Biggest Mistakes After 50 36:18 – Finding Purpose Beyond Success

    Unstoppable After 50 - Ep 20 Mike Capuzzi

  6. Jun 15

    Choosing Uncertainty: Owning Your Decisions In A Changing World - Ep 19 Patrick Precourt

    "A Comfort Zone Is a Lie You Sell Yourself"In this conversation, David and Patrick get into what actually separates good decision-makers from poor ones — and why the moment you feel most certain is often the moment you're most exposed. They unpack why elevated emotion gives a false signal of clarity, why indecision is itself a decision you're responsible for, and why you can't hold control over your life without owning the outcomes that come with it. From there the conversation turns to the next generation: what feels fundamentally different for young people today, why struggle and friction are the very things we've engineered out of modern life, and what it costs to protect people from the hard things that actually build them. And underneath all of it sits the question: when the ground keeps moving and certainty is gone, where does real stability actually come from? It's a conversation about decisions, ownership, and the difference between standing still and standing your ground. Patrick Precourt is an investor, author, and onetime rugby player and fighter. He bought his first property at 25 and went on to close more than 1,000 deals before helping build the real estate education company FortuneBuilders. Then he walked away from it to study human behavior — and now helps entrepreneurs get unstuck and reach goals they'd written off as impossible. Episode Links:Get David Phelps’ Book: https://exitoptional.com Connect with Patrick Precourt:  Website — patrickprecourt.com Instagram — @patrickprecourt (instagram.com/patrickprecourt) Facebook — facebook.com/patrickprecourt Conversation Highlights:01:06 — The decisions that actually shape a life — career, marriage, scaling, partnering, selling, leaving 02:45 — What separates good decision-makers from poor ones 04:12 — Why feeling certain makes you most vulnerable, not most powerful — the adrenaline trap 05:26 — Rehearsing decisions before the pressure hits 07:17 — Is it permanent or reversible? Why the cost of delay can outweigh a wrong call 09:45 — You can't separate the power from the responsibility 10:14 — Making the right decision and still getting the wrong outcome 13:02 — The next generation: what feels fundamentally different for young people today 15:57 — Does everyone need college? AI as leverage, not replacement 20:09 — The case for gap years, skin in the game, and why we delay kids "adulting up" 25:31 — The harder truth about parenting: protecting kids from the struggle that builds them 28:11 — The paradoxical comfort zone — trading fulfillment for a false sense of safety 29:47 — Why we bury our heads when the next mountain appears 30:47 — Ownership and agency: "if you don't own it, you can't control it" — even in a W-2 role 33:00 — Change the system, not the person — why mediocre output is a system operating perfectly 35:33 — The skill that'll matter most over the next 10–20 years: emotional intelligence

    Choosing Uncertainty: Owning Your Decisions In A Changing World - Ep 19 Patrick Precourt

  7. Jun 8

    The Real Art of High-Stakes Decision Making - Ep18 Mike Hambright

    Mike Hambright—real estate entrepreneur, investor, educator, and founder of Investor Fuel—shares how his definition of success has evolved from chasing financial freedom to pursuing purpose, impact, and time freedom. This conversation explores decision-making, entrepreneurship, margin, legacy, and why building a life you love matters more than building a bigger business. Episode Links: Get David Phelps' Book: https://exitoptional.com Connect with Mike Hambright: Investor Fuel FlipNerd Timecodes: 00:00 – Better Decisions, Better Life 04:20 – Why Entrepreneurs Must Fail Forward 08:45 – Taking Bigger Swings Without Bigger Risk 11:39 – The Trap of “More” 15:04 – From Money to Time Freedom 20:46 – Goals, Seasons & Life Changes 24:18 – Simplifying Life as You Grow 29:10 – Why Margin Matters 31:42 – What Success Really Means 33:51 – The Regrets That Matter Most

    The Real Art of High-Stakes Decision Making - Ep18 Mike Hambright

  8. Jun 1

    Time Is Dry Powder - Ep17 Zach Hoskins

    What if success isn’t about doing more—but creating more freedom? David Phelps sits down with Zach Hoskins, entrepreneur, COO, and leadership coach, to discuss designing a life around intentionality, family, gratitude, and the belief that time—not money—is your most valuable form of dry powder. This conversation challenges conventional hustle culture and offers a refreshing framework for building a life you've already won. Episode Links: Get David Phelps' Book: https://exitoptional.com Connect with Zach Hoskins: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachhoskins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachhoskins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachhoskins X: https://x.com/zachhoskins Time Codes: 00:00 – Time Is Dry Powder 03:36 – Zach’s Military & Entrepreneurial Journey 05:30 – Designing a Compressed Workweek 11:15 – Fatherhood Changed Everything 14:47 – The Power of Free Time 16:55 – Money, Margin & Optionality 22:56 – If This Is As Good As It Gets 26:17 – The Five Freedoms Framework 29:11 – Purpose, Family & Unique Ability 30:18 – Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

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Build Wealth You Control. Design A Life You Choose. For Founders aiming higher and wanting to maximize time for enjoyment and impact. Burnt out? Needing direction? If you’ve climbed “the mountain” and still feeling like you’re missing something… This podcast shows how other owners are winning back their time, increasing influence and creating cash flow for maximum impact.

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  • Creator
    Dr. David Phelps
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    24
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    © 2026 Dr. David Phelps

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