Built On Purpose

Max Hansen
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Built On Purpose

Hosted by YScouts' CEO & Founder, Max Hansen, Built On Purpose is all about building great organizations that achieve missions that matter.

  1. 4D AGO

    Building Apex and a Motorsport Community with Jason Plotke

    🚀 From canceled leases to a world-class racetrack. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Jason Plotke shares how he turned a canceled track lease and a few phone calls into one of the top motorsport destinations in the country. 💡 What You’ll Learn:✅ What it takes to build a business around your passion✅ How Apex became one of the most member-centric racetracks in the country✅ Why Radical racing cars created radical growth✅ The importance of building a brand through experience and community 🔥 Memorable Quotes:✨ “We thought we were just building a track. What we really built was a community.” – Jason Plotke✨ “The cars get you to Apex. The people are what make you stay.” – Jason Plotke✨ “Experience comes right after you need it. We figured it out by living it.” – Jason Plotke 🔗 Connect with Jason Plotke:📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonplotke📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexmotorclubaz🌐 Website: https://apexmotorclub.com 📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:📱 Max Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com 🎙 Enjoyed the Episode?Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share with someone who needs to hear this message! 🎧 Subscribe for more powerful conversations on transformation, mindset, and leadership!

    1h 4m

  2. APR 8

    From Stunts to Sobriety with Mathew Pritchard

    🚀 From chaos to clarity. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Mathew Pritchard shares his journey from fame and addiction to fitness and purpose. The former Dirty Sanchez star now inspires through plant-based living, cold water swims, and ultra-endurance events. 💡 What You’ll Learn:✅ What it’s like to walk away from fame and start over✅ How extreme endurance transformed his mind and body✅ Why sobriety gave him more than the party ever could✅ Tips for eating clean, staying focused, and living on purpose 🔥 Memorable Quotes:✨ "You don't need to nail your nuts to a board to prove something, but you do need to go for it." – Mathew Pritchard✨ "I used to chase chaos. Now I chase clarity." – Mathew Pritchard✨ "You’ve only got one body. Treat it with respect, and it will take you places." – Mathew Pritchard 🔗 Resources:📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pritchardswyd 📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:📱 Max Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com 🎙 Enjoyed the Episode?Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share with someone who needs to hear this message! 🎧 Subscribe for more powerful conversations on transformation, mindset, and leadership!

    52 min

  3. APR 1

    Building an Anti-Fragile Life with Eric Partaker

    🚀 Most people don’t need more time. They need more clarity. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Eric Partaker shares how to build an anti-fragile life, the power of identity, and a simple habit that can change everything. 💡 What You’ll Learn:✅ Why identity is the foundation of performance✅ How to use the 3 Alarms to align your day with your goals✅ The difference between resilience and anti-fragility✅ How to think, plan, and live like a high-performer 🔥 Memorable Quotes:✨ “You can’t outperform your identity” – Eric Partaker✨ “Resilience helps you bounce back. Anti-fragility helps you bounce forward” – Eric Partaker✨ “Most people don’t need more time. They need more clarity” – Eric Partaker 🔗 Resources:📱 Eric’s Website: https://www.ericpartaker.com📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-partaker-5560b92📚 Book: https://ericpartaker.com/the-3-alarms 📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:📱 Max Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com 🎙 Enjoyed the Episode?Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share with someone who needs to hear this message! 🎧 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations on leadership, AI, and purpose-driven business!

    1h 3m

  4. MAR 25

    Unlocking Your True Self with Jerrid Sebesta

    🚀 From forecasting the weather to forecasting purpose. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, we explore Jerrid Sebesta’s journey from local meteorologist to speaker, coach, and author of Life Undeferred. He shares how aligning mind, body, and spirit changed his life and how it can change yours, too. 💡 What You’ll Learn:✅ How to rewrite your story by changing how you think✅ Why your healing is actually a revealing✅ The importance of aligning with your true self✅ Why grit alone will burn you out and what works instead 🔥 Memorable Quotes:✨ “You don’t need to go find the answer. The answer is already inside of you.” – Jerrid Sebesta✨ “Life doesn’t happen to you. It happens for you—if you’re willing to look at it that way.” – Jerrid Sebesta✨ “Effortless effort is when you’re doing less but seeing supernatural results because you’re aligned.” – Jerrid Sebesta 🔗 Resources:📱 Follow Jerrid on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerridsebesta📱 Follow Jerrid on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerridsebesta📚 Life Undeferred: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Undeferred-Already-Discover-Exciting-ebook/dp/B0DMWDCWV4/ref=sr_1_1 📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:📱 Max Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com 🎙 Enjoyed the Episode? Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share with someone who needs to hear this message! 🎧 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations on leadership, AI, and purpose-driven business!

    56 min

  5. MAR 18

    The Blueprint for Innovation & Growth with Jared Smith

    🚀 How do you turn branding into an immersive experience? In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, we explore how Blue Media revolutionized event branding and large-scale activations, executing everything from the Super Bowl to the World Cup. Jared Smith shares his lessons in business growth, leadership, and what it means to innovate at scale. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How Blue Media grew from a small print shop to a global branding powerhouse ✅ The leadership lessons from handling Super Bowl-level activations ✅ How innovation and technology transformed event marketing ✅ Why focusing on fewer, high-value clients led to greater success 🔥 Memorable Quotes: ✨ “If you find a way to make it your fault, you can fix it. When problems are owned, problems are solved.” – Jared Smith ✨ “The answers are there if you listen long enough and stay curious enough to hear them.” – Jared Smith ✨ “Innovation happens when necessity meets creativity. Our goal is to make every event better than the last.” – Jared Smith 🔗 Resources:📱 Follow Jared Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-smith-9b58873/📢 Read more about the acquisition here: https://www.teamwass.com/news/wasserman-acquires-bluemedia-leading-branding-and-signage-company/ 📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:📱 Follow Max on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen/🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com/ 🎙 Enjoyed the Episode?Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share with someone who needs to hear this message! 🎧 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations on leadership, AI, and purpose-driven business!

    1h 5m

  6. MAR 11

    How AI is Reshaping Business with Chris Johnson

    🚀 AI is transforming business, are you ready? In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, host Max Hansen sits down with Chris Johnson, CEO of LaneTerralever and Managing Partner at TomorrowToday, to explore how AI is revolutionizing industries, leadership, and the future of work. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ The biggest misconceptions business leaders have about AI ✅ How AI is enhancing productivity and decision-making across industries ✅ Why data quality is crucial for AI implementation ✅ The future of AI automation, AI-driven workflows, and leadership in the digital age 🔗 Resources & Mentions: 📱 Follow Chris Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsonchris/ 📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts: 🌐 Y Scouts Website: YScouts.com 📱 Follow Max on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen/ 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more inspiring conversations on leadership, AI, and purpose-driven business!

    58 min

  7. FEB 25

    Unlocking Peak Performance After 50 with Scott Jagodzinski

    Episode Overview In this episode, Max sits down with Scott Jagodzinski, founder of Argent Alpha, a community dedicated to helping men over 50 optimize their health, mindset, and overall performance. Scott shares his journey into health and fitness, why he created Argent Alpha, and how men can take control of their future by implementing strong habits, fitness routines, and community-driven accountability. Scott also dives into the importance of resistance training, hydration, longevity-focused fitness, and mindset shifts that allow men to stay strong, agile, and high-performing as they age. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ What is Argent Alpha? – The mission behind the community and how it helps men over 50.✅ The Inspiration – How Scott’s personal health journey led him to create Argent Alpha.✅ The Science of Aging & Performance – Why maintaining skeletal muscle mass is key to longevity.✅ Accountability & Community – How having structure and like-minded peers can lead to real change.✅ Fitness & Longevity – Scott’s recommended training principles and the exercises that predict longevity.✅ Mindset & Personal Standards – Why designing your life with purpose leads to success.✅ The Role of Hydration & Nutrition – Simple but powerful health changes that make the biggest difference.✅ Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs – Why so many men settle for “good enough” and how to push beyond that.✅ Scott’s Knee Injury Story – Overcoming pain without surgery through alternative therapies. Memorable Quotes: 🗣️ “Nobody ever regretted getting stronger.”🗣️ “What you eat in private, you wear in public.”🗣️ “Reinvention beats retirement.” Resources & Mentions: 🔗 Argent Alpha Website: https://argentalpha.com/📱 Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theargentalpha/📚 Recommended Reading: Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl, Outlive – Peter Attia Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts: 🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com/📱 Follow Max on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen Enjoyed the Episode? If you loved this episode, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with someone who needs to hear this message! 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more inspiring conversations!

    1 hr

  8. FEB 18

    The Psychology of Leadership & Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura Gallaher

    Episode Summary: In this episode of Built on Purpose, Max Hansen sits down with Dr. Laura Gallaher to explore the psychology of leadership, self-acceptance, and organizational culture. Dr. Gallaher shares insights from her early career at NASA, where she was hired to help transform the agency’s culture after the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy. Together, they discuss the importance of psychological safety, self-awareness, and accountability in leadership, and how leaders can foster environments that drive both high performance and employee well-being. Key Topics Discussed: 1. Introduction to Dr. Laura Gallaher Founder and CEO of Gallaher Edge (est. 2013) PhD in Organizational Psychology Early career at NASA working on cultural transformation post-Columbia accident 2. NASA, Psychological Safety, and Leadership Lessons The role of organizational culture in the Columbia disaster Why psychological safety is critical for open communication How NASA’s culture unintentionally bred fear despite being rated one of the best places to work The impact of self-deception in decision-making 3. The Importance of Self-Awareness and Radical Self-Acceptance How high achievers often struggle with self-acceptance The difference between self-acceptance and complacency Moving from self-judgment to self-improvement without self-criticism The self-acceptance quiz and its four quadrants 4. Creating Accountability in Organizations Why accountability must come from within, not imposed externally Leaders should model self-accountability to inspire teams How to structure feedback and performance conversations The power of asking employees, “On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you think you’re doing?” 5. Building Strong Organizational Culture in Hybrid and Remote Workplaces The necessity of intentional communication in remote settings The role of structured meetings vs. informal check-ins Encouraging phone or video calls for relationship building The value of in-person team gatherings Key Takeaways: ✅ Psychological safety enables people to speak up and share concerns without fear.✅ Self-acceptance and self-improvement are not opposites; they can coexist.✅ Leaders must take ownership of their role in team dynamics and accountability.✅ Remote work requires intentional communication strategies to maintain culture and engagement. Resources & Links: 📌 Take the Self-Acceptance Quiz: SelfAcceptanceQuiz.com📌 Learn more about Dr. Laura Gallaher:  https://drlauragallaher.com/ 📌 Connect with Laura Gallaher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gallaher-phd/📌 Connect with Max Hansen: yscouts.com

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Hosted by YScouts' CEO & Founder, Max Hansen, Built On Purpose is all about building great organizations that achieve missions that matter.

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  • Creator
    Max Hansen
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
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    Explicit
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