Encourage Mindset

Ethan Van De Hey
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Encourage Mindset is a podcast that will improve your motivation, direction, and confidence. Host Ethan Van De Hey has a passion for motivating people to develop their full potential. Get ready to crush those fears and share your brightness. Tune in and let’s brighten someone else's day! Follow Ethan on Instagram @ethan.vandehey

  1. Jul 7

    #118 | Don't Be A Crab In The Bucket w/ Karel Stoy

    In this episode of Encourage Mindset, Ethan sits down with Karel Stoy, founder of Stoy Media, a performance marketing company. Karel started his first agency at 16 with no overhead and a simple mindset: just try it. He shares what it felt like to bet everything on his business when the only plan was "this works or I go homeless," and how that pressure eventually gave way to a calmer, faith-rooted confidence. The conversation goes deep on the stuff that actually drives a person, not the Ferrari-and-big-house version of why. Karel explains that he simply loves the work itself, comparing it to the gym: you do not always enjoy it in the moment, but you are grateful you showed up. He works six days a week, keeps Sunday for church, and credits his relationship with God as the foundation of his mindset. Both Karel and Ethan dig into a hard truth they have heard from wealthy, successful people over and over: money, fame, and power do not fill the hole, and chasing them as your purpose leaves you empty. From there they get into the real-life skills nobody teaches you: how hard it is to make genuine friends in your 20s, why you have to rip off the Band-Aid and put yourself in uncomfortable situations, and how being bold and receptive opens doors most people never walk through. Karel introduces the crabs-in-a-bucket mindset, where the people around you try to drag you back down the moment you try to climb out, and why protecting your inner circle matters so much. They also cover haters and doubt, the danger of social media as a personal time-sink versus a business tool, patience on your own path, and Karel's tactic for beating laziness: stack small hard things like cold showers and the gym until doing hard things becomes normal. The episode closes on faith as the answer that quiets most mindset questions, and a reminder that being open about what you believe tends to draw people in rather than push them away. What are you waiting for? There is NEVER a right time to make a positive change in your life. Stay disciplined, keep growing, and focus on becoming the best version of yourself. Don’t allow fear or failure to stop you from moving forward. Speakers: Ethan Van De Hey and Rick DeMedeiros Want to talk or have episode suggestions? Email: vandeheyethan@outlook.com

  2. May 14

    #117 | Rejection Is Redirection w/ Rick DeMedeiros

    Rick DeMedeiros joins Ethan Van De Hey for a powerful conversation about mindset, resilience, entrepreneurship, and the importance of serving others with authenticity. Drawing from his experience representing injured workers and building his own law firm, Rick shares practical lessons on overcoming adversity, handling rejection, and staying mentally strong through life’s toughest moments. Throughout the episode, Rick explains why mindset is often the deciding factor between people who recover and grow versus those who stay stuck in negativity. He discusses the importance of focusing only on what you can control, learning from failure instead of fearing it, and why rejection is often just redirection. Rick also shares his journey from working long hours in insurance defense law to building a business centered around helping people and creating meaningful relationships. Rick and Ethan also dive into entrepreneurship, communication, burnout, and work-life balance. Rick explains how simply being responsive, listening well, and treating people with respect has become one of his biggest competitive advantages in both business and life. The conversation is filled with honest, practical advice for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone looking to improve their mindset, leadership, and personal growth. What are you waiting for? There is NEVER a right time to make a positive change in your life. Stay disciplined, keep growing, and focus on becoming the best version of yourself. Don’t allow fear or failure to stop you from moving forward. Speakers: Ethan Van De Hey and Rick DeMedeiros Want to talk or have episode suggestions? Email: vandeheyethan@outlook.com

  3. Apr 30

    #116 | Just Do Esteemable Things w/ Brad Strawbridge

    Brad Strawbridge, founder of Capital City Roofing and co-founder of BuilderLync, joins Ethan Van De Hey to break down what it really takes to build confidence, discipline, and success. Brad shares how self esteem is earned by doing esteemable things, why discipline matters more than motivation, and how being of service to others creates real fulfillment. From overcoming fear and rejection to leading with patience and intention, he delivers practical, no hype advice for entrepreneurs looking to grow both personally and professionally. What are you waiting for? There is NEVER a right time to start anything. Keep pushing yourself to become the best version of yourself. Don’t allow fear to stop you! Speakers: Ethan Van De Hey and Brad Strawbridge Want to talk, have episode suggestions? Email: vandeheyethan@outlook.com

  4. Apr 15

    #115 | Cutting Your Teeth w/ Carmen Taglia

    Carmen Taglia, founder of Roofing Rev Marketing, joins Ethan Van De Hey to share his 25-year journey from winning Fear Factor to dominating the roofing marketing space. Carmen discusses the power of niching down, the importance of "cutting your teeth" through hard work, and why building a life you love is more important than chasing a Ferrari. From "eating the frog" to standing out with a unique brand voice, he offers no-BS advice on surviving the entrepreneurial grind and staying grounded in what matters most. What are you waiting for? There is NEVER a right time to start anything. Keep pushing yourself to become the best version of yourself. Don’t allow fear to stop you! Speakers: Ethan Van De Hey and Carmen Taglia Want to talk, have episode suggestions? Email: vandeheyethan@outlook.com Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanvandehey/

  5. Apr 4

    #114 | Chasing More Than Money w/ Eric Smith

    Eric Smith, a roofing entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, joins Ethan Van De Hey to share his journey from a low-income upbringing to building and selling his first company at just 21, and why he decided to start again. He reflects on how financial pressure shaped his early drive, and how burnout led him to rethink what success really means. Now on his second run, Eric focuses on legacy, relationships, and building a business grounded in strong values rather than quick wins. He talks about the challenge of balancing ambition with family life, and how becoming a father shifted his perspective. Eric also shares key leadership lessons, including treating employees like customers and using fear as a tool for growth. From overcoming procrastination to making fast decisions, he offers practical advice for both business and life. What are you waiting for? There is NEVER a right time to start anything. Keep pushing yourself to become the best version of yourself. Don’t allow fear to stop you! Speakers: Ethan Van De Hey and Michael Grimm Want to talk, have episode suggestions? Email: vandeheyethan@outlook.com Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanvandehey/

  6. Apr 2

    #113 | Building A Reputation That Lasts w/ Michael Grimm

    Michael Grimm, Senior Vice President at Reputation Partners and adjunct professor at Marquette University, joins Ethan Van De Hey to discuss the high-stakes world of strategic communications. Michael breaks down why a reputation takes a lifetime to build but only five minutes to lose, offering a masterclass on how transparency and "walking the talk" can help any organization (from Fortune 500s to small businesses) recover from a crisis. Additionally, Michael shares a deeply personal look into his life as a father to his son George, who was born with cystic fibrosis. He opens up about how this diagnosis shifted his perspective on resilience, vulnerability, and what it truly means to lead with a "glass-half-full" mindset. From the "next-door neighbor" approach to relationship building to Tim Ferriss-inspired productivity hacks, Michael provides actionable advice on focusing on what matters most in both business and life. What are you waiting for? There is NEVER a right time to start anything. Keep pushing yourself to become the best version of yourself. Don’t allow fear to stop you! Speakers: Ethan Van De Hey and Michael Grimm Want to talk, have episode suggestions? Email: vandeheyethan@outlook.com Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanvandehey/

  7. Feb 24

    #112 | Inspired Leadership w/ Aaron Mikulsky

    Aaron Mikulsky shares how he went from 26 years in corporate America to becoming an executive coach helping leaders and organizations think more creatively, lead with purpose, and build innovative cultures. He explains how his “Monday Motivation” emails grew into books on personal development, touching on themes like self-awareness, servant leadership, and setting high standards for excellence rather than perfection. Aaron and Ethan discuss how AI can be either a tool or a crutch, why knowing yourself is the starting point for real growth, and how caring deeply, serving others, and staying resilient through adversity shape a meaningful, impactful life. What are you waiting for? There is NEVER a right time to start anything. Keep pushing yourself to become the best version of yourself. Don’t allow fear to stop you! Speakers: Ethan Van De Hey and Aaron Mikulsky Want to talk, have episode suggestions? Email: vandeheyethan@outlook.com Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanvandehey/

  8. Feb 10

    #111 | Pain As Fuel w/ Dan Leibrandt

    Dan shares how his journey into home services marketing began by helping his dad, a flooring business owner who had little to no digital presence. After experimenting with multiple online business models and failing early on, Dan explains how committing fully to one niche, pest control SEO, allowed him to build real authority and long-term momentum. He breaks down why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in marketing and speaking, and how the best industry leaders use stories to connect emotionally and build trust. Dan also explains why cold calling and spammy outreach strategies attract low-quality clients, while authority building through podcasts, books, and association with top industry leaders creates higher-quality opportunities that come to you. He closes with a powerful mindset message about using pain as fuel, staying disciplined through the early grind, and thinking bigger because success becomes inevitable when you refuse to quit. What are you waiting for? There is NEVER a right time to start anything. Keep pushing yourself to become the best version of yourself. Don’t allow fear to stop you! Speakers: Ethan Van De Hey and Dan Leibrandt Want to talk, have episode suggestions? Email: vandeheyethan@outlook.com Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanvandehey/

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Encourage Mindset is a podcast that will improve your motivation, direction, and confidence. Host Ethan Van De Hey has a passion for motivating people to develop their full potential. Get ready to crush those fears and share your brightness. Tune in and let’s brighten someone else's day! Follow Ethan on Instagram @ethan.vandehey

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  • Creator
    Ethan Van De Hey
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ethan Van De Hey
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    Encourage Mindset