The Everyday Millionaire and Mindset Matters Podcast

Patrick Francey
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-- Embark on a transformative journey with The Everyday Millionaire Podcast -- where real people share the strategies, mindset, and habits that built their wealth, freedom, and purpose. Each episode reveals powerful insights from entrepreneurs, investors, and high performers who turned ordinary beginnings into extraordinary success. Learn proven paths to financial independence, personal growth, and fulfillment — and discover how you can create the life and legacy you deserve. Tune in, get inspired, and start your journey toward becoming an Everyday Millionaire today.

  1. Episode #240 - Language That Sells: Paul Ross on Focus, Trust, and Decision Making

    1D AGO

    Episode #240 - Language That Sells: Paul Ross on Focus, Trust, and Decision Making

    In this episode of The Everyday Millionaire, Patrick Francey sits down with sales and psychology strategist Paul Ross to unpack why modern selling is less about logic and more about human behavior. Ross argues that most buying decisions happen in the subconscious, which is why “working harder” often produces smaller gains. Instead of relying on scripts, pressure, or outdated rapport tactics, he teaches teams how to lower resistance, build trust quickly, and create focus in a distracted world. Ross draws a sharp distinction between unethical manipulation and ethical influence. In his framework, influence means “engineering consciousness” by expanding a prospect’s sense of possibility, strengthening self trust, and guiding clarity rather than pushing pain points. He explains how language patterns and pacing can shift attention, and why “focus is the currency” of persuasion. A practical highlight is Ross’s “implied relationship words” that build togetherness fast: we, our, together, explore, and share. He shows how inclusive phrasing positions the seller and buyer on the same side of the table, reducing defensiveness and increasing openness. He also demonstrates how “pattern interrupts” can dissolve common objections like “I need more time,” turning resistance into a deeper conversation rooted in honesty and trust. Patrick connects the discussion to real estate investors raising capital, where trust, diligence, and clear communication matter. Ross emphasizes that numbers still must work, but language can remove doubt and help decision makers feel safe moving forward. The core takeaway: fall in love with language, because the words you choose shape attention, beliefs, and outcomes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-everyday-millionaire-and-mindset-matters-podcast/donations

    1h 4m
  2. Mindset Matters - Episode #226 - The Resilience Muscle: Build It Before Life Forces You To

    6D AGO

    Mindset Matters - Episode #226 - The Resilience Muscle: Build It Before Life Forces You To

    In this Mindset Matters conversation, Patrick Francey and Steffany Hanlen Francey break down a truth most people resist: if you want more in life, you must tolerate more. More uncertainty. More exposure. More discomfort. They unpack how resilience is not built when conditions are ideal, but forged under sustained pressure, when your identity is being stretched and your decision making is being tested. Patrick frames the trap clearly. Comfort can feel safe and productive, but it often becomes the breeding ground for feeling stuck. When there is no challenge, there is no growth, and without growth, ambition turns into frustration. Steffany reinforces this through the lens of elite sport, especially Olympic preparation, where external scrutiny and unpredictable variables create the ultimate test. The key is not avoiding pressure, but training the “resilience muscle” so you can perform, decide, and stay grounded when the stakes rise. Together they define resilience as a trained capacity: staying aligned to your standards under sustained pressure without erosion of identity, decision quality, or integrity. From there, they give listeners a practical pathway for getting unstuck and building resilience: identify what you are avoiding, start with the next small step, define what it means to win the day, tighten habits and systems, and face the harder question of where who you are being is getting in the way of where you are going. The episode closes with a grounded reminder: separate self worth from outcomes. Hold your values when the world gets louder. That is how you stay steady, grow stronger, and build a life that can handle bigger goals. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-everyday-millionaire-and-mindset-matters-podcast/donations

    44 min
  3. Mindset Matters - Episode #225 - The Champions Journey - To the Olympic Podium

    FEB 19

    Mindset Matters - Episode #225 - The Champions Journey - To the Olympic Podium

    In this powerful episode of Mindset Matters, Patrick Francey and Steffany Hanlen Francey explore what truly lies behind success through the lens of the Champion’s Journey. While the world sees medals, podiums, and highlight reels, this conversation reveals the invisible foundation of discipline, resilience, emotional strength, and identity that champions build long before their defining moment. Drawing from Steffany’s decades of work with Olympic and world-class athletes, the episode uncovers what audiences never see. Early mornings, emotional breakdowns, doubt, setbacks, controversy, and relentless pressure are all part of the process. True champions are not created in the spotlight. They are revealed there. Like Michelangelo sculpting David, success comes from chiseling away fear, ego, self-doubt, and distraction to uncover one’s true essence. Patrick and Steffany explain that the Champion’s Journey is not limited to sport. It applies to business, leadership, parenting, and life itself. The same mental and emotional resilience that allows an athlete to perform under Olympic pressure is what allows entrepreneurs, leaders, and individuals to navigate adversity and stay aligned with purpose. The conversation dives into identity versus essence, showing how real champions are not defined by outcomes such as medals or titles, but by who they become through the journey. Setbacks, disappointment, and adversity are not barriers but shaping forces that build clarity, strength, and self-mastery. This episode challenges listeners to reflect on their own path. Whatever your podium may be, success requires commitment, emotional resilience, and the willingness to evolve. The Champion’s Journey is not about winning once. It is about becoming someone capable of rising again and again. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-everyday-millionaire-and-mindset-matters-podcast/donations

    42 min
  4. TEDM – Corey Corpodian on Being Busy vs Being Productive: How High Performers Protect Time and Win (Episode 239)

    FEB 17

    TEDM – Corey Corpodian on Being Busy vs Being Productive: How High Performers Protect Time and Win (Episode 239)

    In this episode of The Everyday Millionaire, Patrick Francey sits down with high performance sales and leadership coach Corey Corpodian, founder of Unleash Success and author of Emotional Fitness. The conversation is a practical deep dive into what separates consistent top performers from talented people who stall when pressure hits. Corey shares his personal turning point: after achieving “success on paper” as a board-certified orthodontist, a melanoma diagnosis forced him to confront the gap between achievement and fulfillment. That wake-up call led him into personal development, disciplined routines, and the framework he calls emotional fitness, defined as the ability to control emotions rather than being controlled by them. Corey explains how fear and faith drive goal pursuit, and why distraction often masquerades as productivity. The cure is focus, measurement, and consistent habits that build mental resilience. Patrick and Corey break down what elite entrepreneurs do differently: they protect their time, build morning rituals, prioritize needle-moving actions, and treat setbacks like a GPS reroute instead of a reason to quit. They also tackle comfort traps like scrolling, alcohol, and “safe problems,” and emphasize that growth requires discomfort and identity-level standards. On the sales side, Corey reinforces a core truth: people buy emotionally and justify logically. Great sales professionals ask better questions, uncover real pain points, and follow up with disciplined execution. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-everyday-millionaire-and-mindset-matters-podcast/donations

    1h 29m
  5. Mindset Matters - Episode #224 - Throwback Thursday - Stop Taking It Personally: Turning Criticism Into Power

    FEB 12

    Mindset Matters - Episode #224 - Throwback Thursday - Stop Taking It Personally: Turning Criticism Into Power

    Many professionals claim they fear failure. In reality, they fear criticism. In this solo episode of Mindset Matters, Patrick Francey explores how the fear of judgment — from peers, partners, or the public — often prevents action. He shares stories from leadership coaching, business intensives, and personal development that highlight how feedback is frequently misinterpreted as personal attack. The distinction is critical: criticism received defensively halts growth. Feedback received curiously accelerates it. For leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers, mastering how you receive critique may be one of the most important performance skills you develop. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-everyday-millionaire-and-mindset-matters-podcast/donations

    23 min

  6. FEB 5

    Mindset Matters - Episode #223 - Seven Hidden Costs of Achieving Meaningful Goals

    In this Mindset Matters episode, Patrick Francey challenges a common belief about why people feel stuck. The obstacle is rarely a lack of talent, intelligence, or opportunity. More often, it is a price they are unwilling or unconscious about paying. Patrick reframes pressure, discomfort, and uncertainty as proof of growth rather than signals of failure, drawing on powerful examples from elite Olympic athletes who expect fear, doubt, and strain because they trained for them. At the heart of the conversation is self mastery and what Patrick calls the true cost of entry to meaningful goals. He explains that outcomes are limited not by ability but by tolerance for discomfort, restraint, discipline, and honesty. Using both high performance sport and everyday life as reference points, Patrick outlines seven costs of entry that show up for anyone pursuing growth. These include uncertainty, imposter syndrome, loneliness, embarrassment, hard conversations, criticism, and boredom. Rather than presenting these costs as problems to eliminate, Patrick argues they are unavoidable gates that must be passed through. Pressure is not the enemy. It is evidence that you are playing at a higher level. Imposter syndrome is not a sign you are unqualified. It signals that your identity is expanding faster than your comfort zone. Loneliness and solitude are framed as transition phases, where old patterns fall away before new ones take shape. Patrick also addresses why so many people stall. They avoid embarrassment, delay courageous conversations, seek universal approval, or quit when the process becomes repetitive. In doing so, they trade long term fulfillment for short term comfort. The episode ends with a grounded reminder that life by design does not come free. The real question is not whether there is a cost, but whether the goal is worth paying it willingly and consistently. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-everyday-millionaire-and-mindset-matters-podcast/donations

    21 min

  7. FEB 3

    TEDM – No Money, No Mission: Nasim Afsar on Sustainable Change in Healthcare (Episode 238)

    In this episode of The Everyday Millionaire, Patrick Francey sits down with physician and healthcare executive Dr. Nasim Afsar to explore what it really takes to lead and build in complex systems. The conversation opens with a clear premise: clarity creates velocity, and confusion is expensive. Nassim traces her throughline of impact at scale, from bedside medicine to executive leadership, and shares why she has always been drawn to connecting fragmented pieces into functioning systems. A pivotal theme is discomfort as a growth signal. Nassim explains that she gets energy from stepping into unfamiliar territory, and she shares real-world examples, including leading through COVID-era uncertainty and building capacity fast by trusting domain experts and asking better questions. Patrick digs into leadership culture, where Nassim emphasizes teams that outlive any one leader, and practical tools that keep trust high. Her “pissed off rule” is a standout: if something bothers you, address it within 24 hours so friction does not calcify into resentment. The discussion then shifts to Nassim’s upcoming book, Intelligent Health, which proposes a three-part blueprint for the future of health: unify health data, apply intelligence (including AI), and make the system consumer-owned so incentives align around real human goals, not just clinical targets. She argues that we currently make healthcare decisions with only a fraction of the data that shapes outcomes, and technology can reduce the cognitive load of healthy living while still preserving choice. They close with a grounded view of AI as a powerful tool that must be used responsibly, plus a candid look at healthcare economics: no money, no mission. The result is a wide-ranging, practical conversation about systems change, leadership, and building a healthier future at scale. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-everyday-millionaire-and-mindset-matters-podcast/donations

    1h 25m

  8. JAN 29

    Mindset Matters - Episode #222 - Why Pushing Harder Can Actually Kill Your Progress

    High performers are often praised for discipline, work ethic, and grit. Yet many driven entrepreneurs, executives, and athletes eventually hit a wall where effort keeps increasing but results stay flat. In this episode of Mindset Matters, Patrick Francey and Olympic mental performance coach Steffany Hanlen Francey challenge one of the most deeply held performance myths: that pushing harder is always the answer. Using the parable of a farmer who worked himself to exhaustion while ignoring depleted soil, Patrick and Steffany explain that growth does not break down because of laziness. It breaks down because people unknowingly violate the foundational laws of growth. These are not motivational ideas. They are operating principles that govern how humans adapt, recover, and perform. Together, they walk through eight ways high performers sabotage progress without realizing it. These include ignoring individuality, falling into constant grind and overload, neglecting restoration, skipping proper progression, underestimating how quickly skills decay, misunderstanding how wins and losses transfer across life domains, failing to adapt to changing conditions, and spreading effort too thin instead of practicing true specificity. Drawing from decades of experience with NHL athletes, Olympic performers, and business leaders, Steffany highlights how the body and mind stop responding to stale inputs. Patrick connects these principles to entrepreneurship and leadership, showing how business growth follows the same laws as physical training and psychological development. A central theme emerges: growth happens in the recovery, not just in the effort. Real progress is built through small, consistent steps supported by intentional rest, environmental design, and focused execution. This conversation reframes burnout, stagnation, and frustration not as personal failures, but as signals that something fundamental is out of alignment. When high performers learn to work with the laws of growth instead of against them, momentum returns, clarity sharpens, and performance becomes sustainable. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-everyday-millionaire-and-mindset-matters-podcast/donations

    31 min
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-- Embark on a transformative journey with The Everyday Millionaire Podcast -- where real people share the strategies, mindset, and habits that built their wealth, freedom, and purpose. Each episode reveals powerful insights from entrepreneurs, investors, and high performers who turned ordinary beginnings into extraordinary success. Learn proven paths to financial independence, personal growth, and fulfillment — and discover how you can create the life and legacy you deserve. Tune in, get inspired, and start your journey toward becoming an Everyday Millionaire today.

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