The Hunt for Success

Sam McGough
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The Hunt for Success is the premier conversation-driven podcast, delivering executive-level business insights for high-achieving entrepreneurs, founders, and executives who believe that true success must ultimately fund a life intentionally designed—a life of freedom, abundance, and purpose. Hosted by Dr. Sam McGough, the show cuts through generic business advice to provide exclusive access to the minds of top performers who are mastering both the boardroom and the backcountry. This isn't just a business podcast; it’s an intellectual hunting ground blending business authority with lifestyle/outdoor stories, where strategy and passion intersect. Every immersive, campfire-style conversation is a deep dive into the journeys of successful operators and investors who have built wealth and aligned it with how they actually want to live. The show is built on a clear, consistent framework designed to deliver high-impact content and actionable value every week. We establish why the guest is worth hearing by examining their accomplishments, reputation, and the foundational principles, strategic choices, and valuable failures that led to their success. This is where listeners gain elite entrepreneurial insights, learning the repeatable success patterns and mental models that top performers use to create financial leverage without burnout. Dr. Sam McGough, as a systems-builder and healthcare executive, guides the conversation as an engaging storyteller with executive credibility, ensuring the takeaways are strategic and meticulously structured. The Hunt for Success is dedicated to premium outdoor adventure lifestyle content and the role outdoor pursuits—such as high-end hunting, fishing, and adventure experiences—play in discipline, clarity, and leadership. Guests share their captivating stories, revealing how their passion for the outdoors reinforces their mindset, decision-making, and performance in business. The brand’s authentic storytelling comes to life, connecting elite business insights with a sophisticated, relatable lifestyle. The podcast synthesizes how business mastery and lifestyle combine to create a "Designed Living" framework. It provides listeners with practical principles, repeatable habits, and tangible advice they can apply immediately. The goal is to move beyond the feeling of being stuck in "work mode" and provide clarity on how to build sustainable success while still living a high-quality, high-impact life. Dr. Sam McGough is more than a host; he is an entrepreneur, executive, and operator who is actively connected to high-level founder and investor networks. His real-world business experience—as the Founder & CEO of Discovery Medical Center, a leader in national clinic platforms, and the creator of Aestus Mastermind—gives him the credibility and access to engage in natural, high-trust conversations with the most successful people. He embodies the brand's tone: a confident mentor with an adventurous spirit. The Promise: Exclusive Access. Actionable Insights. Adventure-Driven Learning. Hunt for Success is a high-impact content engine, designed to educate, entertain, and inspire. It is the premier media platform where elite entrepreneurs connect, share their journeys, and inspire others, ultimately serving as the connective tissue for a high-value network where excellence in business and lifestyle is the non-negotiable standard. If you are building wealth and designing freedom, and you know that success should fund the life you want to live, then join the hunt. Success is earned. Freedom is designed. Create a life worth hunting for. Listen to The Hunt for Success at https://thehuntforsuccess.com.

  1. 2d ago

    Hunting and Fitness After 40 with Ken Wall

    On the Hunt for Success podcast, Dr. Sam McGough interviews Ken Wall, a 30-year fitness industry veteran, coach, author, and lifelong hunter from Pennsylvania who focuses on helping men and women over 40 regain fitness with less pain and lower risk. Wall explains how early injuries led him to study exercise science, how the industry shifted from looking good to “being good,” and why recovery depends on sleep, nutrition, stress management, and adjusting training to minimize risk. He discusses mobility as a major limiter for men, strength deficits in women, and his own routine of daily mobility and three weekly strength sessions. Wall shares lessons about maintaining health before it’s lost, parallels between business and fitness, and redefining success around peace of mind, family time, and relationships, especially after COVID and exiting a company. He also describes his book Hunting Beyond Limits, blending practical hunter-focused fitness with hunting stories, and how hunting offers spiritual reset and time in the tree. 00:00 Season Never Ends 02:19 Ken Wall Background 03:24 Fitness After 40 07:25 Recovery And Risk 09:25 Hunting Beyond Limits 11:58 Hunter Fitness Basics 13:52 Comfort Versus Capability 15:36 Cold Weather Gear 17:56 Ken Training Routine 19:02 Mobility And Nolan Ryan 28:16 Business And Relationships 34:05 Redefining Success 40:40 Weathering Business Storms 43:36 One Lesson For Life 45:56 All Or Nothing Trap 48:40 Wiring Kids For Hard Things 50:56 Phones Changed Childhood 57:01 Senses In The Woods 59:51 Book Resources And Coaching Thanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day. Dr. Sam McGough "Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison." CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for Success Discover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design. Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for. Join FREE at: https://thehuntforsuccess.com/ Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube About Guest 30 year fitness industry professional. I just exited a 10 year fitness training business serving mostly 40 and up professionals. I'm in the planning stages of another fitness training business and have written a couple books. Most recently, Hunting Beyond Limits, it was a project that meshes my two passions, helping people do what they love to do with more confidence and hunting. I'm a country boy at heart and grew up hunting and fishing. Links Website: HuntingBeyondLimits.com LInkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-wall-478a82106/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ken.wall.75/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachkenw570/

    Hunting and Fitness After 40 with Ken Wall

  2. Aug 20

    Seven Stages of Business Success with Carl Gould

    Dr. Sam McGough interviews business growth expert Carl Gould of Seven Stage Advisors about his entrepreneurial path from starting and selling landscaping and construction/development businesses to coaching since 1990 and building Seven Stage Advisors in 2002. Gould explains how he developed a framework linking an owner’s behavioral style to business strengths and blind spots across strategy, business development, operations, and finance, and says he can drive 10%–30% revenue growth by addressing those blind spots. He highlights common constraints including poor pricing, trying to be everything to everyone, lack of strategic planning, and feast-or-famine business development, emphasizing consistent funnel activity and building scalable systems. Gould discusses hypergrowth (20%+ annual growth), “seasons” of society and buying behavior, the value of focusing on ideal client avatars, and creating an “obnoxious offer” that is premium in value and targeted to a core audience. 00:00 When It Gets Easy 00:25 Podcast Intro 01:00 Meet Carl Gould 02:12 From Injury To Business 03:27 Becoming A Coach 05:28 Business Mirrors Owner 09:34 Pricing Mistakes Early 11:25 Choose Your Audience 15:12 Brand Rules Examples 17:02 Hypergrowth Seasons 25:21 Know Your Avatar 28:45 Selling Multiple Avatars 30:05 Biz Dev Blind Spots 30:36 Escape Feast Famine 35:18 Growth vs Scaling Systems 36:50 Bigger Truck Infrastructure 40:39 Fishing Lessons for Business 46:09 Hunting Trips and Reset 48:20 Entrepreneur Rhythms and Family 51:59 Advice Pricing and Offers 53:51 Obnoxious Offer Wrap Up 54:56 Where to Find Carl 55:22 Final Sign Off Thanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day. Dr. Sam McGough "Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison." CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for Success Discover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design. Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for. Join FREE at: https://thehuntforsuccess.com/ Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube About Guest Carl Gould is a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and one of the world's leading business growth advisors. By the age of 40, he had built three multi-million-dollar companies before dedicating his career to helping other entrepreneurs achieve lasting success. As the founder of 7 Stage Advisors, Carl has developed coaching and consulting methodologies now used in more than 75 countries, training, certifying, and accrediting over 7,000 business coaches and mentors worldwide. His clients have gone on to become award-winning companies, with many earning recognition on prestigious lists such as the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000. Known for combining practical business strategy with a passion for mentoring others, Carl continues to help leaders build scalable, profitable businesses while creating meaningful impact in their communities. LInks Website: https://7stageadvisors.com/

    Seven Stages of Business Success with Carl Gould

  3. Aug 13

    The Hustle Mindset: Scaling Enterprise Leadership with Matt Fourie

    On the Hunt for Success podcast, Sam interviews Matt Fourie, a senior enterprise leader at Siemens Digital Industries Software who leads the General Motors business. Matt describes growing up in South Africa with early exposure to hunting through his father, later moving away from hunting due to lifestyle and restrictive gun culture, and rediscovering hunting after moving to the U.S. around age 30. He connects South Africa’s “hustle” environment to resilience, work ethic, and restarting at the bottom in America without a degree or network. Matt discusses traits of high performers—grit, faith in Christ, mentorship, humility, authenticity, and “over deliver”—and shares a major career setback running an electroplating company that taught him not to chase money unprepared. The conversation ties hunting lessons—pursuit, patience, preparation, and saying no—to leadership, integrity, and sales ethics, alongside talk of rifles, cartridges, SCI convention impressions, and defining success as faith, family legacy, excellence, and time wealth. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:21 Growing Up South African 01:57 Early Hunting Roots 03:54 Hustle Mindset and Work Ethic 06:12 Starting Over in America 07:56 High Performers and Mentors 10:14 When Business Goes Sideways 12:02 Hard Lessons and Faith 15:32 Gear Talk and Gunworks Rifles 18:30 South Africa Hunt Stories 20:35 Hunting Mindset for Business 23:49 Outlasting the Game 24:10 Hunting Decisions and Saying No 24:48 Dangerous Game Preparation 26:11 Sales Integrity and Risk 27:59 Four-Part Decision Filter 29:20 Defining Success and Legacy 31:45 Time Wealth and Exits 34:14 SCI Show Guns and Money 38:51 Africa Rifles and Long Shots 41:29 Final Thanks and Wrap Thanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day. Dr. Sam McGough "Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison." CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for Success Discover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design. Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for. Join FREE at: https://thehuntforsuccess.com/ Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube About the Guest: Matt Fourie is a Senior Enterprise Leader at Siemens Digital Industries Software, where he leads the strategic partnership and business operations for General Motors—Siemens' largest automotive customer. Originally from South Africa, he grew up in the "bushveld" environment where his father was a professional hunter and game farm manager. This background instilled in him a unique "hustle" mentality and a focus on radical responsibility, which he later applied to his corporate career in the United States. Connect with Matt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-fourie/

    The Hustle Mindset: Scaling Enterprise Leadership with Matt Fourie

  4. Aug 6

    Building Careers and Community with Tucker Green

    In this episode of the Hunt for Success podcast, Dr. Sam McGough sits down with Tucker Green, business owner, public servant, lobbyist, and advocate for the skilled trades industry. The conversation explores leadership, public policy, persistence, and advocacy, shaped by Tucker’s experience serving as the youngest school board member in Georgia, building a successful governmental affairs firm, and representing contractors across the state through association management and legislative engagement. Throughout the discussion, Tucker breaks down the realities of lobbying, the importance of staying connected to the people you represent, and how persistence often determines success in both politics and business. He also shares hunting lessons that mirror professional growth, including patience, preparation, resilience, and earning results through consistent effort over time. Key Takeaways [Persistence Creates Results]: Meaningful wins often come after repeated setbacks, challenges, and long-term commitment. [Advocacy Protects Businesses]: Effective representation can save contractors significant time, money, and regulatory burdens. [Stay Connected to Your People]: Leaders make better decisions when they remain closely connected to those they serve. [Your Reputation Matters]: Integrity, accountability, and honoring your word create opportunities that last a lifetime. 00:00 – Pay It Forward Mindset 00:59 – Podcast Intro and Guest Introduction 02:22 – Early Life and Interest in Politics 03:37 – From School Board to Lobbying Career 05:50 – Building a Government Affairs Firm 07:30 – Rising Star Recognition in Georgia Politics 08:34 – The Reality of Legislative Advocacy 11:20 – Winning Permit Fee Reform for Contractors 15:57 – Staying Connected to Members Across Georgia 20:14 – Hunting Roots and Outdoor Traditions 22:32 – Bird Hunting and Camp Experiences 24:15 – Iowa Hunting Trips and Family Traditions 25:22 – Bucket List Hunts and Future Adventures 27:33 – Preferred Hunting Equipment and Setup 31:41 – Hunting Lessons Applied to Business 36:38 – Handling Failure and Professional Setbacks 39:32 – Advice for Young Professionals 42:43 – Where to Connect with Tucker Thanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day. Dr. Sam McGough "Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison." CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for Success Discover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design. Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for. Join FREE at: HuntforSuccess.com Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube About the Guest Tucker Green is a government affairs professional, business owner, lobbyist, and advocate for skilled trades businesses throughout Georgia. They are recognized for their legislative leadership, association management expertise, and successful advocacy efforts on behalf of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. Their background includes public service, political strategy, governmental affairs, and representing industry organizations at the state level. Guest Resources Tucker Green Website: https://tuckergreenandassociates.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tucker-green-6a7b00224/?trk=profile-badge

    Building Careers and Community with Tucker Green

  5. Jul 30

    Crafting a Life of Purpose with Hugh Hornsby

    In this episode of the Hunt for Success podcast, Dr. Sam McGough sits down with Hugh Hornsby, trades industry leader, business builder, speaker, and author of the upcoming book Blue Collar Smart. The conversation explores resilience, leadership, business growth, and personal responsibility, shaped by Hugh’s journey through childhood epilepsy, major business setbacks, a stage four cancer diagnosis, and decades of helping companies and individuals unlock their potential. Throughout the discussion, Hugh breaks down how focusing on people, sales systems, mentorship, and personal accountability helped him build and transform businesses. He also shares lessons learned from hunting, family traditions, networking, and surrounding yourself with the right people, while emphasizing the importance of becoming valuable to others and creating opportunities through service and relationships. Key Takeaways [Adversity Builds Strength]: Personal challenges can become the foundation for resilience, perspective, and long-term success. [People Drive Performance]: Great businesses are built by identifying potential, developing talent, and creating opportunities for others to succeed. [Focus Creates Growth]: Applying the 80/20 principle and narrowing your attention to high-impact activities accelerates results. [Relationships Open Doors]: Becoming important to the right people through value, service, and trust creates opportunities that money cannot buy. 00:00 – Podcast Intro and Guest Introduction 01:50 – Childhood Epilepsy and Early Challenges 04:34 – Entering the Trades Industry 05:31 – Learning from Failure and Taking Ownership 10:46 – Building a Fraternity Through Inclusion 16:51 – People-First Leadership Principles 18:22 – Mentorship from the Napoleon Hill Foundation 20:06 – Hunting, Fishing, and Family Traditions 30:22 – Turning Around Struggling Companies 32:02 – The Power of Niche Focus and Be, Do, Have 38:36 – Hunting Bonds and Parenting Lessons 40:19 – Comedy, Cancer, and Healing Through Vulnerability 47:02 – AI, Private Equity, and Industry Changes 52:27 – Why Everything Is Sales 56:38 – Networking and Finding the Right Rooms 01:12:00 – Exit Planning for Trades Businesses 01:17:20 – Sales Systems and Scaling Lessons 01:31:17 – Wealth, Freedom, and Gratitude Thanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day. Dr. Sam McGough "Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison." CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for Success Discover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design. Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for. Join FREE at: HuntforSuccess.com Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube About the Guest Hugh Hornsby is a trades industry leader, business strategist, speaker, and entrepreneur focused on helping companies grow through leadership, sales systems, and people development. They are the author of the upcoming book Blue Collar Smart, which focuses on practical business wisdom, personal responsibility, and creating success through discipline, relationships, and execution. Guest Resources Hugh Hornsby Website: www.thebluecollarsmart.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-hornsby-51986b10/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hugh.hornsby

    Crafting a Life of Purpose with Hugh Hornsby

  6. Jul 23

    Gregory DePriest: Pastor to Amazon Logistics Leader

    In this episode of the Hunt for Success podcast, Dr. Sam McGough sits down with Gregory DePriest, entrepreneur, Amazon logistics operator, former pastor, and leadership strategist. The conversation explores personal reinvention, leadership, business growth, and the mindset required to continually evolve, shaped by Gregory’s journey from banking and finance to ministry leadership and eventually building a successful Amazon logistics company employing more than 200 people. Throughout the discussion, Gregory breaks down the importance of knowing when to pivot, creating structure and accountability within organizations, and building success through relationships, strategy, and personal growth. He also shares how hunting, fishing, and outdoor pursuits mirror business by rewarding preparation, patience, discipline, and the pursuit itself rather than just the outcome. Key Takeaways [Reinvention Creates Opportunity]: Recognizing when it is time for a new chapter allows leaders to continue growing and expanding their impact. [Strategy Gives Faith Direction]: Vision alone is not enough, successful outcomes require systems, planning, and execution. [Culture Drives Performance]: Strong teams thrive when expectations, accountability, and rewards are clearly aligned. [Choose Your Circle Carefully]: Growth accelerates when surrounded by people who provide trust, encouragement, and honest feedback. 00:00 – The Impossible to Fail Mindset 01:20 – Gregory’s Early Life and Career Journey 02:19 – From Banking to Pastoral Leadership 03:39 – Fundraising Success and Amazon Logistics Launch 05:54 – Why Reinvention Matters 10:26 – Moving to Austin and Starting Over 14:59 – Dreaming Bigger Than Fear 18:09 – Ignoring Opinions and Building Confidence 21:29 – Performance-Based Leadership 27:01 – Business Lessons Learned Through Hunting 30:28 – Creating Exceptional Experiences 33:44 – Customer Service Lessons from Luxury Brands 37:32 – Building the Right Tribe 40:39 – Trust, Relationships, and Safe Circles 45:50 – Favorite Hunts and Fishing Adventures 49:53 – Bucket List Experiences and Future Plans Thanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day. Dr. Sam McGough "Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison." CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for Success Discover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design. Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for. Join FREE at: HuntforSuccess.com Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube About the Guest Gregory DePriest is an entrepreneur, Amazon logistics operator, leadership mentor, and former pastor with decades of experience leading organizations and teams. They are recognized for successfully transitioning across multiple industries, including banking, ministry, fundraising, and logistics, while building high-performing teams and scalable operations. Their background includes financial services, church leadership, nonprofit fundraising, and last-mile logistics management. They are passionate about helping people embrace growth, develop strong leadership skills, and pursue opportunities without being limited by fear or the opinions of others. Guest Resources Gregory DePriest Website: https://www.sglva.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-depriest-b391aa58

    Gregory DePriest: Pastor to Amazon Logistics Leader

  7. Jul 23

    Hospitality, Real Estate, and Wilderness with Jeramie Worley

    In this episode of the Hunt for Success podcast, Dr. Sam McGough sits down with Jeramie Worley, a real estate investor, hospitality entrepreneur, and co-owner of Lake Longbow. The conversation explores executive recovery, outdoor hospitality, and legacy property development, shaped by Jeramie's experience in short-term rentals, real estate investing, and creating experiences that help leaders disconnect from stress and reconnect with what matters most. Throughout the discussion, Jeramie breaks down the vision behind Lake Longbow, an 80-acre Missouri retreat built around hunting, fishing, land stewardship, and meaningful relationships. He shares lessons from building and operating the property, overcoming development setbacks, creating premium guest experiences, and helping burned-out executives find clarity through time outdoors. Key Takeaways [Nature Creates Clarity]: Stepping away from daily pressures allows leaders to reconnect with purpose, relationships, and long-term vision. [Launch Before Perfect]: Progress comes from taking action quickly, learning from real-world feedback, and improving as you go. [Experiences Build Relationships]: Shared outdoor adventures create trust, vulnerability, and deeper personal connections. [Legacy Requires Stewardship]: Building a meaningful property involves long-term commitment, patience, and care for the land. 00:00 – Podcast Intro and Guest Introduction 01:32 – Jeramie’s Airbnb Investing Journey 03:05 – Why Executives Need Time Outdoors 04:52 – Purchasing and Developing Lake Longbow 11:46 – Touring the Property and Amenities 14:51 – The Luxury Hunting Retreat Experience 18:00 – Campfire Conversations and Vulnerability 24:28 – Ethical Hunting and Respect for Wildlife 28:00 – Business Lessons from Hospitality 33:08 – Outdoor Retreat Concepts and Future Plans 37:18 – Shared Ownership and Expansion Vision 43:47 – The Mission Behind Lake Longbow 51:30 – Why Taking Action Matters 55:07 – The Three Essentials for Success Thanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day. Dr. Sam McGough "Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison." CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for Success Discover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design. Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for. Join FREE at: HuntforSuccess.com Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube About the Guest Jeramie Worley is a real estate investor, hospitality operator, and co-owner of Lake Longbow, a private outdoor retreat focused on executive renewal and outdoor experiences. They are recognized for their early adoption of short-term rental investing and for helping guests create meaningful experiences through hospitality and land stewardship. Their background includes real estate investing, vacation rental operations, outdoor recreation, and retreat development. They are the author of an early Airbnb investing book and continue to focus on helping entrepreneurs and leaders create freedom through strategic real estate and hospitality ventures. Guest Resources Jeramie Worley Website: https://lakelongbow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeramie-worley/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakelongbow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeLongbowResort

    Hospitality, Real Estate, and Wilderness with Jeramie Worley

  8. Jul 9

    Mastering Business and Real Estate with Chris Rood

    In this episode of the Hunt for Success, Dr. Sam McGough sits down with Chris Rood, a real estate investor, operator, and former blue-collar business owner. The conversation explores a long-form wealth building philosophy shaped by Chris Rood’s journey from mobile oil change operations to scaling multiple automotive shops, then transitioning into real estate investing, development, and portfolio expansion across mobile home parks, short-term rentals, and land development. Throughout the discussion, Chris breaks down his framework of fast, medium, and slow money, including how disciplined reinvestment, operational experience, and long-term thinking create durable wealth while avoiding over-leverage and short-term traps in real estate education. Thanks for listening, and please share this episode with someone who's building more than a business, someone who's building a life worth living. It helps us grow the show and bring these honest conversations, practical insights, and life design strategies to more founders, operators, and builders pursuing both success and freedom. Have a great day. Dr. Sam McGough "Success should fund a life you actually want, not a self-created prison." CONNECT with Dr. Sam McGough & Explore Hunt for Success Discover conversations with founders, operators, and builders who have earned success and intentionally designed the freedom to enjoy it. Access real stories, practical lessons, and authentic perspectives on leadership, discipline, business growth, systems, and life by design. Join a community of entrepreneurs and leaders committed to building businesses that create opportunity without sacrificing the life they're working for. Join FREE at: HuntforSuccess.com Follow Hunt for Success: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube About the Guest Chris Rood is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and former multi-location automotive business owner. He is recognized for building and scaling multiple operational businesses before transitioning into real estate investing and development. His background includes hands-on experience in service-based trades, business acquisition, and large-scale property investment strategies including mobile home parks and land development. Guest Resources Chris Rood Website: https://chrisrood.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-rood-72a76276/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestaterood/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisroodentrepreneur/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisRoodentrepreneur

    Mastering Business and Real Estate with Chris Rood
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The Hunt for Success is the premier conversation-driven podcast, delivering executive-level business insights for high-achieving entrepreneurs, founders, and executives who believe that true success must ultimately fund a life intentionally designed—a life of freedom, abundance, and purpose. Hosted by Dr. Sam McGough, the show cuts through generic business advice to provide exclusive access to the minds of top performers who are mastering both the boardroom and the backcountry. This isn't just a business podcast; it’s an intellectual hunting ground blending business authority with lifestyle/outdoor stories, where strategy and passion intersect. Every immersive, campfire-style conversation is a deep dive into the journeys of successful operators and investors who have built wealth and aligned it with how they actually want to live. The show is built on a clear, consistent framework designed to deliver high-impact content and actionable value every week. We establish why the guest is worth hearing by examining their accomplishments, reputation, and the foundational principles, strategic choices, and valuable failures that led to their success. This is where listeners gain elite entrepreneurial insights, learning the repeatable success patterns and mental models that top performers use to create financial leverage without burnout. Dr. Sam McGough, as a systems-builder and healthcare executive, guides the conversation as an engaging storyteller with executive credibility, ensuring the takeaways are strategic and meticulously structured. The Hunt for Success is dedicated to premium outdoor adventure lifestyle content and the role outdoor pursuits—such as high-end hunting, fishing, and adventure experiences—play in discipline, clarity, and leadership. Guests share their captivating stories, revealing how their passion for the outdoors reinforces their mindset, decision-making, and performance in business. The brand’s authentic storytelling comes to life, connecting elite business insights with a sophisticated, relatable lifestyle. The podcast synthesizes how business mastery and lifestyle combine to create a "Designed Living" framework. It provides listeners with practical principles, repeatable habits, and tangible advice they can apply immediately. The goal is to move beyond the feeling of being stuck in "work mode" and provide clarity on how to build sustainable success while still living a high-quality, high-impact life. Dr. Sam McGough is more than a host; he is an entrepreneur, executive, and operator who is actively connected to high-level founder and investor networks. His real-world business experience—as the Founder & CEO of Discovery Medical Center, a leader in national clinic platforms, and the creator of Aestus Mastermind—gives him the credibility and access to engage in natural, high-trust conversations with the most successful people. He embodies the brand's tone: a confident mentor with an adventurous spirit. The Promise: Exclusive Access. Actionable Insights. Adventure-Driven Learning. Hunt for Success is a high-impact content engine, designed to educate, entertain, and inspire. It is the premier media platform where elite entrepreneurs connect, share their journeys, and inspire others, ultimately serving as the connective tissue for a high-value network where excellence in business and lifestyle is the non-negotiable standard. If you are building wealth and designing freedom, and you know that success should fund the life you want to live, then join the hunt. Success is earned. Freedom is designed. Create a life worth hunting for. Listen to The Hunt for Success at https://thehuntforsuccess.com.

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  • Creator
    Sam McGough
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 | All Rights Reserved | Sam McGough
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    The Hunt for Success