The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett Gilliland

BEYOND Media Group

The podcast for success, entrepreneurship, business, mentorship.

  1. 4d ago

    The Eight Dominoes Framework for Better Marketing and More Clients with Jake Tlapek

    On this episode of Circuit of Success, host Brett Gilliland sits down with Jake “The Wizard” Tlapek, entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and author of Eight Dominoes: A Messaging Framework That Compounds Into Awesome Clients (2026), featuring a foreword by Marty Marion. Jake built and sold The Wizard Marketing, an SEO and web agency, growing its audience through a TikTok following of more than 100,000 small business owners. He now runs the Eight Dominoes community for owners and operators, helping businesses develop messaging that connects with customers and turns attention into meaningful growth. Jake breaks down the Eight Dominoes messaging framework and explains why effective marketing goes beyond product features to focus on what customers truly want to achieve. He explores the four core motivations behind purchasing decisions: identity, fear, duty, and abundance, showing how businesses can use these insights to create more compelling messages. The conversation also covers organic social media growth, video content creation, and why consistent, authentic content can help entrepreneurs build trust and attract the right audience. Jake shares practical advice for business owners who feel uncomfortable on camera and explains how to start creating content without overthinking every detail. The conversation also explores how AI is transforming marketing, productivity, and business operations. Jake shares how he uses AI in his everyday marketing workflows to automate video editing, generate captions, schedule social media content, organize research, and streamline repetitive tasks. His philosophy is clear: AI should be the execution layer, while the practitioner remains the strategist. Rather than allowing automation to produce generic, average content, business owners and marketers must preserve their vision, judgment, unique point of view, and ethical guardrails. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, or business leader, this episode offers practical insights into using AI responsibly, strengthening your marketing message, and building a business that grows without sacrificing what makes your perspective unique.   Watch the Full Episode Here!

  2. Oct 26

    Katie Lee: Surviving Addiction and Building a National Food Brand | LIVE @ BEYOND

    In this special Circuit of Success LIVE @ BEYOND episode, host Brett Gilliland sits down with entrepreneur Katie Lee, founder of Katie’s Pizza and Pasta, to share her extraordinary journey from overcoming addiction and homelessness to building a nationally recognized food brand. From leaving high school at a young age and learning the restaurant business firsthand to discovering her passion for Italian food in Florence, Katie reflects on the experiences that shaped her resilience, ambition, and determination to create a future greater than her past. Speaking live at BEYOND, Katie opens up about hitting rock bottom, finding lasting sobriety, and rebuilding her life through perseverance, faith, and an unwavering belief in herself. She explains how a Kickstarter campaign helped launch her restaurant business, how her team adapted during COVID-19 by selling 50,000 frozen pizzas in six weeks, and how strategic decisions helped expand her products into major retailers, including Target. With her brand growing into thousands of stores nationwide, Katie shares the realities of scaling a business, building strong teams, navigating financial pressures, and staying true to her vision. Throughout this inspiring live conversation, Katie shares valuable lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, adaptability, recovery, and personal growth. She discusses the importance of trusting your team, maintaining mental and physical health, surrounding yourself with the right people, and continuing to move forward when the odds seem impossible. Her story is a powerful reminder that setbacks do not have to define your future and that resilience, hard work, and purpose can transform even the most difficult circumstances into opportunities for success. Tune in to Circuit of Success LIVE @ BEYOND for an unforgettable conversation about overcoming adversity, building a business, and creating a future greater than your past.   Watch the Full Episode Here!

  3. Oct 19

    Tom Schwab: How to Build Trust and Stand Out in a Crowded Market

    On this episode of Circuit of Success, host Brett Gilliland sits down with Tom Schwab, Founder of Interview Valet and a pioneer of Podcast Interview Marketing. Tom has helped over 1,500 leaders, coaches, consultants, and companies amplify their message and attract clients through targeted podcast interviews. Known as the “Godfather of Podcast Interview Marketing,” Tom is also the author of Podcast Guest Profits: How to Grow Your Business With a Targeted Interview Strategy, a book regarded as the bible of podcast guesting. Tom shares why the best business opportunities often come through authentic conversations rather than traditional marketing funnels. He explains how podcast interviews help entrepreneurs build trust, establish online authority, differentiate their brands, and connect with their ideal customers. Brett and Tom also explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way people discover experts and businesses, why authentic human content matters in an increasingly AI-driven world, and how companies can use podcasting to turn listeners into leads and conversations into customers. Drawing on his background as a Navy veteran and engineer, Tom explains how a strategic, systems-based approach to marketing can help businesses cut through the noise and achieve sustainable growth. Beyond marketing, Tom discusses the habits and mindset behind his entrepreneurial success, including persistence, continuous learning, daily reflection, and meaningful relationships. He shares why consistently showing up, staying committed when others give up, and using AI to amplify human creativity can create a lasting competitive advantage. Tune in to Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland to discover how podcast interview marketing, authentic connections, and strategic differentiation can help you build authority and grow your business. Connect with Tom Schwab: 📧 Email | 🌐 Website   Watch the Full Episode Here!

  4. Oct 12

    Kevin Davis: How to Build Success Without Sacrificing Your Health, Family and Marriage

    Kevin Davis, founder of Maxed Out Man, joins Brett Gilliland on the Circuit of Success to challenge the idea that success requires endless hustle, 16-hour workdays, and sacrificing your health, marriage, family, and personal life. Kevin coaches high-performing men who refuse to settle for a half-lived life and also coaches couples alongside his bride, Michelle, through Maxed Out Marriage. With degrees in Exercise Physiology and Business and more than 25 years of experience working with men and couples, Kevin brings a practical perspective on building a life that is successful both personally and professionally.   Kevin and Brett dive into practical strategies for creating a better life, including scheduling your priorities, establishing non-negotiables, exercising consistently, protecting your sleep, practicing gratitude, and making time for your spouse and family. Kevin shares lessons from more than 31 years of marriage to Michelle and explains how daily gratitude, morning and afternoon walks, strength training, and a consistent bedtime routine help him stay focused on what matters most. They also discuss the importance of mentorship, coaching, continuous learning, and finding the right balance between ambition and enjoying the life you’re building. The conversation also explores how artificial intelligence is transforming business, marketing, lead generation, customer service, and productivity. Kevin shares how he uses AI to automate business tasks, improve speed to lead, support customers, and build systems that create more freedom for entrepreneurs. Having built businesses across the health, fitness, technology, automotive, and coaching industries, Kevin offers insights into mindset, entrepreneurship, health, relationships, and personal growth. He is also the author of How I Lost My Left Nut and Other Life Lessons and lives in Montana. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, high achiever, husband, or someone looking to build a more fulfilling life, this episode offers practical lessons for creating success without sacrificing the people and experiences that matter most.   Watch the Full Episode Here!

  5. Oct 5

    Hunter Pence: The Mindset That Built a World Series Champion

    On this episode of the Circuit of Success Podcast, Brett Gilliland sits down with former Major League Baseball star, two-time World Series champion, broadcaster, professional speaker, and philanthropist Hunter Pence. During his 14-year MLB career, Pence earned four All-Star appearances and won World Series Championships with the San Francisco Giants in 2012 and 2014. Since retiring from baseball following the 2020 season, Pence has continued making an impact as a national sports analyst, inspirational speaker, and community advocate. Hunter takes Brett inside the mindset that helped shape his baseball career and success at the highest level. He shares how he developed a commitment to consistency, curiosity, reading, mental training, and visualization, explaining why the inner work can be just as important as the physical work. Pence discusses envisioning himself playing in packed stadiums, repeatedly telling himself he was a World Series champion, learning from failure, developing confidence, and having the patience to keep doing the work even when results don’t come immediately. The conversation goes beyond baseball into the daily habits and beliefs that continue to shape Hunter’s life today. He discusses meditation, affirmations, journaling, intentional beliefs, positive self-talk, small daily wins, and the power of putting your goals and vision on paper. Brett and Hunter also explore self-worth, overcoming imposter syndrome, leadership, authentic confidence, and why believing in yourself can change the way you approach your goals. Beyond his work in sports and broadcasting, Hunter is also committed to giving back to San Francisco through the Healthy Planet Project, the nonprofit he founded with his wife Alexis to help reduce and prevent pollution and create a healthier environment for communities. Connect with Hunter Pence: Follow Hunter on social media at @hunterpence for more insights, inspiration, and updates from his life beyond baseball.   Watch the Full Episode Here!

  6. Sep 28

    The 6 Fs Framework: How to Master Faith, Family, and Business

    In this episode of the Circuit of Success Podcast, Brett Gilliland brings together the F to the 6th Power team to explore six foundational areas of life: faith, family, fitness, firm, fun, and finances. The conversation begins with faith and the lessons that can come from unanswered prayers, trusting God’s timing, strengthening your relationship with Him, and finding hope during difficult seasons. The team also discusses the importance of recognizing that what we think we need isn’t always what is ultimately best for us.   The conversation then turns to family, fitness, and the importance of being intentional with the people and habits that matter most. The team shares practical ideas for creating family traditions, documenting memories, making one-on-one time with children, and being fully present. On fitness, they discuss building sustainable habits, understanding your “why,” setting long-term goals, tracking progress, walking, working out while traveling, and making small daily decisions that compound over time. The episode also explores leadership without a title, with a powerful focus on active listening, thoughtful responses, difficult conversations, and emotional awareness. The team discusses why great leaders listen before responding, how repeating someone’s words back can create better communication, and why being fully present can turn ordinary moments into meaningful experiences. Ultimately, this F to the 6th Power conversation is about building a life with intention, staying connected to what truly matters, and making choices today that support the person you want to become tomorrow.   Watch the Full Episode Here!

  7. Sep 21

    Mike Staver: Why Your Behavior Matters More Than Your Intentions

    On this episode of the Circuit of Success, Brett Gilliland sits down with Mike Staver, Executive Advisor & Strategist, Author, Speaker, and Behavioral Observer, who has spent decades working with executives and leaders through the moments they often don’t share with anyone else. His work centers on a powerful observation: people do not rise to the level of their intentions. They live at the level of their behavior. The gap between what people mean to do and what they actually do is where Mike’s work begins.   Brett and Mike explore the connection between behavior, accountability, clarity, values, and better decision-making. They discuss Mike’s powerful “Yeah, but are you?” challenge and why your daily actions reveal what you truly value. The conversation also dives into behavioral and emotional congruence, leadership, asking better questions, curiosity, fear, courage, and how to stay grounded when the world around you feels chaotic. Mike explains why values should become the boss and guide the decisions leaders make rather than simply becoming words displayed on a wall. Mike also shares insights from his new book, Navigating Crazy: How to Live and Work Sanely in an Insane World. Rather than trying to eliminate the chaos around us, Mike explains how to navigate it by staying anchored to our core values, purpose, and what matters most. Brett and Mike discuss creating an abundant future, pursuing your mission despite fear, and making choices that align with the future you want to create. This conversation is a powerful reminder that success isn’t simply about what we intend to do. It is about the behaviors and choices we make every day. Connect with Mike Staver: 📧 Email | 🌐 Website   Watch the Full Episode Here!

  8. Sep 14

    Brett Gilliland: How to Raise Confident Teens & Build a Stronger Family with Jesse Lebeau

    Brett Gilliland joins Jesse LeBeau on Parenting Teens Today for an honest conversation about raising confident, resilient teenagers while building a successful career, marriage, and family. As a husband, father of four boys, entrepreneur, and founder of Visionary Wealth Advisors, Brett shares lessons from more than two decades of marriage, fatherhood, and personal growth. He opens up about sending his oldest son off to college and the emotions that come with watching your children grow up and become independent. Brett explains why he believes work-life integration is more realistic than work-life balance and how intentional scheduling, communication, and being present can help parents stay connected with their kids. He also shares his Six Power framework built around faith, family, fun, firm, fitness, and finances, along with practical lessons from raising four boys in a world shaped by smartphones, social media, and constant distractions. Brett and Jesse explore how parents can lead by example, communicate more effectively, and create meaningful family experiences. The conversation also dives into Brett’s powerful gratitude and journaling practices, the importance of being present for the little moments, and how parents can help their kids develop confidence, resilience, and strong values. Brett shares his perspective on marriage, parenting mistakes, financial decisions, personal growth, and creating a future greater than your past. If you’re a parent looking for practical ways to strengthen your family, communicate better with your teenagers, and raise confident and resilient kids, this episode offers valuable lessons you can put into practice.   Watch the Full Episode Here!

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