Alchemy Podcast with Doug Cartwright

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Welcome to The Alchemy Podcast with Doug Cartwright Join Doug Cartwright, the author of the best-selling book "Holy Shit We Are Alive," on a transformative journey to unlock the secrets of truly living. This podcast is your gateway to discovering the tools, insights, and practices that can help you feel more alive, elevate your life, and embrace your fullest potential. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds—spiritual teachers, entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, and more—all sharing their unique perspectives on what it means to live a life of purpose, joy, and fulfillment. Whether you're seeking inspiration, practical advice, or just a fresh perspective, The Alchemy Podcast is here to help you start truly living. Subscribe and embark on the journey to transform your life today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2D AGO

    How to Handle What Life Throws at You (Without Losing Yourself) ft. Dayton Leblanc

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with sales phenom and recruiter Dayton LeBlanc to unpack how he transformed a turbulent childhood into elite performance in pest control, alarms (Vivint), and now solar. Dayton opens up about witnessing abuse at home, rewiring his mindset as a teen, paying off debt with his first summer commission, and why conviction, integrity, and service—not scripts—win. They go deep on switching industries, building emotional capacity (“I can handle it”), recruiting through authentic personal branding, leading from the front, and Dayton’s vision for his team, The War Room. Timestamps of Key Moments 00:00 — Intro: Welcoming guest Dayton LeBlanc and setting the table for a vulnerable, high-performance conversation. 02:18 — Childhood Reality Check: Dayton describes growing up scared, witnessing his mom’s abuse, and how those moments shaped his capacity to love and lead. 05:46 — Coping as a Kid: Fear, hiding under the bed, learning to read people early—and realizing later it wasn’t “normal.” 09:12 — $13–15K in Debt at 15: Blows an engine, takes a sales leap, lives off a maxed card—then gets his first wire and pays everyone back. 12:50 — Environment & Belief: First time on a plane, leaders reflect his worth back to him; shifting from “poor me” to “use it as fuel.” 16:05 — Wire Day: The call, the bank, the cash on the table—closing the loop with family and a new identity. 19:40 — From Pest to Vivint: Why he chased leadership over money, set out to break records, and built conviction beyond “the pitch.” 24:28 — Leaving Vivint for Solar: Not fearing the storm, learning longer-cycle sales, and choosing service (grandma-first mindset) over speed. 29:55 — Sales Philosophy > Script: “It’s an emotional transaction.” Selfless listening, deeper time with customers, delayed gratification. 34:22 — Recruiting via Personal Brand: Attract, don’t push. Give real value, scale through your leaders’ 100-lists, and keep commitments (5 a.m. texts, answering at 3 a.m.). 39:47 — Lead From the Front: Manage the system, not the emotions. Stack receipts. Build capacity with the mantra: “I can handle it.” 44:58 — War Room & What’s Next: Creating a home for reps when “the industry loves you till you’re gone,” and why this year will be Dayton’s biggest yet. Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Dayton: IG: @dayytonleblanc

    46 min

  2. OCT 23

    Why Most Sales Reps Won’t Make It and How to Become the 1% Who Do ft. Danny Pessy

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright welcomes Danny Pessy , a 14-summer door-to-door veteran and coach who’s seen it all from alarms to solar.  They get brutally honest about the current state of sales: why solar isn’t the gold rush it once was, how interest rates and new laws reshaped the game, and why only those who master skill and systems will survive.  Danny breaks down the future of the industry from roofing to fiber optics and shares his blueprint for sustainable success: train like a pro, build structure through learning systems, and develop the mindset of a real leader, not just a rep. Timestamps of Key Moments 00:00 – Intro & Danny’s 14-summer run: From Platinum/Vivint glory days to coaching and solar. 00:35 – State of Solar 2025: Expensive money, thinner savings, NEM 3.0, battery complexity, and brutal chargebacks. 02:10 – Prediction: Short-term pain, AI-driven grid pressure → eventual policy tailwinds and incentives returning. 05:20 – Mindset reset: “Work 3x harder for half the money”—moving from gold-rush expectations to pro habits. 09:00 – Top earners = top learners: Books, conferences, deliberate practice; Doug’s “hours, attitude, approach” framework. 12:45 – Leaving (or staying) wisely: The only good exit is a real calling; build rep → manager → regional skills first. 16:30 – Team design that scales: The recruiter + rabbit + team-captain trio to mask weaknesses and duplicate wins. 21:15 – Biggest mistakes & money discipline: Don’t linger as “cool top rep”; save cash, then pivot to recruiting/leadership. 28:40 – Recruiting & brand without cringe: Value-first content, protect customers, studio training over rage-bait. 35:10 – What’s hot now: Roofing realities (insurance tightening), fiber’s government-funded boom, plus water filters & permanent lights. 43:55 – Systems over heroics: Why LMS + AI role-play + clear onboarding beats “throw them on a blitz” every time; train transaction first. 56:00 – Why to be excited: Recessions forge killers—skills outlast cycles; “stick and stay and the job will pay.” Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Brielle: IG: @/dannypessy

    53 min

  3. OCT 16

    The 10-Day Coma That Became the Catalyst for Change ft. Brielle Money

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with his niece, Brielle Whitney Money, a top-10 rookie at Grit Marketing. They explore her powerful journey from brain injury to breakthrough , how discipline, health, and door-to-door sales forged resilience and clarity.  Brielle opens up about her 10-day coma, cognitive recovery, fitness transformation, and the mindset that kept her from quitting. Together they unpack leadership, feminine grit, identity shifts, and the spiritual side of sales and self-belief. Timestamps of Key Moments 00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Brielle Whitney Money & Doug’s pride in her first Grit summer 02:10 – The lifestyle pivot: From partying and autopilot living to Peloton challenge and discipline 05:00 – The coma story: Longboard crash, 10 days in a coma, and the miracle recovery that changed her 08:15 – Cognitive rehab breakthroughs: Functional MRI therapy, attention rebuilding, and learning fatigue 11:20 – Personality 180°: From social butterfly to self-disciplined “gritty” introvert — learning to be present 14:40 – Mind-Body-Spirit Alignment: Animal-based diet, Othership breathwork, and intuitive living 18:05 – Why Grit felt aligned: Being recruited through purpose, not perks — Doug’s 4 currencies of leadership 22:00 – Control, OCD & surrender: Letting go, tapping into the unknown, and “clarity comes in motion” 27:30 – Selling an identity shift: How real recruiting is helping people move from point A to point B 32:50 – Women in sales: How Brielle’s Alabama squad reshaped the culture and raised standards 38:45 – Building evidence-based confidence: Running 20 miles at 20, David Goggins mindset, & mental calluses 45:00 – The next chapter: Leading women at Grit, sharing her growth publicly, and what’s next for Brielle Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Brielle: IG: @briellemoney

    43 min

  4. OCT 9

    How to Turn Your Workouts Into Work-Ins ft. Lunden Souza

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Lunden Souza. Coach, creator of Life Like Lunden, and host of Self Love & Sweat. They explore Lunden’s evolution from “workouts” to “work-ins,” the courage to reinvent, and how core values, meditation, and community shape an aligned life. They unpack friend breakups, the “three-minute / three-hour / three-day friends” framework, emotional regulation, and Dr. Joe Dispenza’s practices. Lunden shares stories from moving to Austria to front a fitness startup, relocating to Utah for nature, and learning to love the messy middle of growth , plus why being willing to feel embarrassed might be the ultimate superpower. Timestamps of Key Moments00:00 — Intro: Welcoming Lunden Souza & the shift from fitness to inner work 02:18 — Origins in Fitness: From psych major to in-home trainer (and what homes reveal) 06:05 — Masks & Motivation: Front-facing pressure, COVID realizations, dropping the persona 10:22 — Courage to Change: Austria, Utah, and giving big life moves “a full year” 14:36 — Growth vs. Fixed Mindset: Micro-steps and doing hard things on purpose 18:11 — Friend Breakups: Boundaries, leaving group chats, protecting your circle 22:47 — 3-Minute / 3-Hour / 3-Day Friends: Doug’s framework for upgrading your people 26:33 — The Messy Middle: Making space for new community & getting good at being alone 31:10 — Try New Things: Hobbies, embarrassment tolerance, learning new skills (skiing, aufguss) 36:02 — Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Work: Breaking the habit of being yourself & morning practice 42:28 — Emotional Regulation: Letting feelings move through; Singer & Ram Dass insights 49:15 — What’s Next for Lunden: Sharing the “mess” authentically & inviting aligned opportunities Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERESubscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Branden: IG :@lifelikelundenPodcast → Self Love & Sweat — available on all major platforms

    51 min

  5. OCT 2

    Why Woo Woo Made Me a Top Sales Leader ft. Max Jones

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Max “Ponyboy” Jones to unpack authentic growth in door-to-door sales, identity work, and leading with vision.  Ponyboy shares the origin of his nickname, his early years navigating tough markets, and the pivotal choice to stay committed when friends quit. He opens up about a “dark night of the soul,” the tools that helped him out of it (including Byron Katie’s “The Work”), and how solidifying identity and daily disciplines transformed his results. They also dive into recruiting with integrity, building culture without toxicity, and designing an adventurous, freedom-driven life—hello, Bali. Timestamps of Key Moments: 00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Max “Ponyboy” Jones & the nickname origin story 01:12 – Rookie Year Starts: Joining Sunrun/Meraki under Zach Anderson & first impressions 03:05 – Little Rock, AR: Culture shock, Pine Bluff “Crime Bluff,” and selling through chaos 05:02 – Choosing to Stay: Friends leave, but Ponyboy commits—why quitting wasn’t an option 06:30 – First Wins: $26K out of high school and the early mindset around money and vision 08:14 – Year Two Leap: From 42 to 120 accounts—being “two feet in” and better leadership 10:22 – Georgia Year: Negative culture, “protecting bandwidth,” and separating to produce 12:47 – Rituals That Worked: Gym for emotional regulation, journaling, and boundary setting 15:10 – Dark Night of the Soul: Months of anxiety, shadow work, and support from mentors 18:06 – The Work by Byron Katie: Deconstructing “I’m not a top rep” and flipping the story 21:18 – Identity Stack: “I am” statements, spoken affirmations, and energy that closes 24:03 – Freedom & Adventure: Designing life around impact, recruiting authentically, Bali plans Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Jimmy: IG: @max.d.jones

    44 min

  6. SEP 25

    How to stop the endless chase and start living fulfilled ft. Jimmy Rex

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Jimmy Rex—entrepreneur, real-estate leader, and founder of the men’s community We Are The They.  They explore the shift from achievement to fulfillment, how to recognize “enough,” building presence in relationships, and practical ways to reduce digital distraction.  Jimmy shares practices for tuning into intuition (silence, nature, solitude), the power of being with uncomfortable emotions, lessons from David Deida on deep presence, and a blueprint for creating real male friendships through vulnerability and shared high-adventure experiences. Timestamps of Key Moments 00:00 — Intro: Why skip the backstory and go straight to what matters now 00:38 — “Tired of chasing”: Moving into a dream home and redefining ambition 02:12 — Seasons of hustle: Jung, ego, and learning that “more” is never enough 05:06 — Choosing ‘enough’: Taking the foot off the gas and grounding in gratitude 08:15 — Be here now: Presence vs. fighting reality; happiness without “better” 12:22 — Feeling the hard stuff: Ram Dass, grief, and letting unpleasant emotions in 16:48 — Dating & depth: From performance to presence; lessons from David Deida 21:13 — Connecting to self: Silence, nature, and sitting still to hear intuition 29:07 — Distraction is the enemy: Boundaries for social (One Sec, Brick, muting feeds) 34:31 — Unconditional love: Loving past versions of self; learning from losses 41:02 — Friend breakups & loyalty: Honoring seasons and making space for new bonds 52:14 — How to build brotherhood: Take off the mask, share truth, and stack big experiences Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Jimmy: IG: @mrjimmyrexListen to my podcast: The Jimmy Rex ShowJoin his community: @wattmovement

    55 min

  7. SEP 18

    What Happens When You Trust the Nudge ft. Dan Reed | The Alchemy Podcast #45

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, Doug welcomes longtime friend and mentor Dan Reed for a wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Dan reflects on his beginnings in door-to-door sales, being among the first to pioneer solar sales, and the bold decision to move his young family to Hawai‘i with no backup plan, an experience that shaped his approach to business and life. He shares the story of co-founding Zeal, a supplement company that scaled to eight-figure revenues before being acquired, and the valuable lessons learned from both successes and failures along the way. Doug and Dan also explore deeper themes of intuition, faith, and surrender, discussing how to distinguish guidance from impulse, when to persist versus when to pivot, and why saying “no” can be as powerful as saying “yes.” This is a candid and inspiring conversation for anyone navigating growth in business, leadership, and life. Timestamps of Key Moments 00:00 Intro — why Dan’s a “winner” across sales, family, and health03:10 Early D2D solar & moving the family to Oʻahu (22 suitcases, no Plan B)12:45 From blank pitch to 1,200 rooftops in 10 months18:20 Leaving D2D, corporate lessons, and what didn’t fit24:30 Launching Zeal (ACV caps → 7 figures), the eight-figure exit32:05 Two post-exit misses: hubris, when to quit vs. push through38:40 Outsourcing weaknesses; agencies & global talent44:10 Family as KPI: annual/weekly planning, saying “no”50:15 Surrender ≠ giving up—dropping inner resistance and going all-in Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Branden: IG: @deerdan

    56 min

  8. SEP 11

    Coaching That Builds Players Up (Not Breaks Them Down) ft. Braden Brown | The Alchemy Podcast #44

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Braden Brown, Performance & Mental Health Coach at BYU (and Doug’s former high-school sports rival).  They revisit chippy hardwood memories, Braden’s position switch at BYU, and the “welcome to college” moment that planted fear and how a single sports-psych session reframed everything.  They dig into coaching frameworks (“connect before you correct”), bouncing back after mistakes (WIN: What’s Important Now), perfectionism and NIL pressure in today’s college sports, and practical reset tools athletes can use in high-stakes moments.  Timestamps of Key Moments 00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Braden Brown, BYU Performance & Mental Health Coach 00:34 – Rivalry Rewind: High-school battles, stitches, and an ejection story 02:10 – Position Shift: From tight end to tackle & a “rag-doll” moment vs. Koa Misi 04:20 – Aftermath & Fear: Film-room embarrassment and playing not to get beat 06:05 – Better Feedback: “Connect before you correct” and seeking context first 07:50 – Mindset Flip: One sports-psych session—focus on controllables, not fear 09:22 – Bounce-Back Tools: Recovering fast with WIN—What’s Important Now 10:55 – Common Struggles: Perfectionism, NIL era pressure, and roster anxiety 12:30 – Growth Lens: The power of yet for bench-to-field transitions 14:05 – Career Path: From IUPUI to BYU; shoutout to Kurt and mental performance 15:40 – On-Field Resets: Visualization, a physical “reset button,” and “flush it” cue 17:15 – Play Present: Mindfulness & the Serenity Prayer—be where your feet are Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Branden: IG: @dr.b.phd

    56 min
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Welcome to The Alchemy Podcast with Doug Cartwright Join Doug Cartwright, the author of the best-selling book "Holy Shit We Are Alive," on a transformative journey to unlock the secrets of truly living. This podcast is your gateway to discovering the tools, insights, and practices that can help you feel more alive, elevate your life, and embrace your fullest potential. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds—spiritual teachers, entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, and more—all sharing their unique perspectives on what it means to live a life of purpose, joy, and fulfillment. Whether you're seeking inspiration, practical advice, or just a fresh perspective, The Alchemy Podcast is here to help you start truly living. Subscribe and embark on the journey to transform your life today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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