Intentional Leadership Podcast

Intentional Leadership
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This leadership podcast show will help you break through the barriers holding you back from the true life of significance you are meant to live. With your host Janelle Bruland, I invite you to join me each month as I share leadership lessons and specific strategies to Transform Your Leadership, Crush Your Goals, and Love Your Life.

  1. 1D AGO

    The Dangerous Blind Spot Every Entrepreneur Misses with Justin D Maxwell

    In this episode, Graham speaks with Justin Maxwell, managing partner of Big Life Financial, to discuss the necessary shift for business owners from being an Owner Operator to an Owner Investor. Justin, who transitioned from being a school teacher to an entrepreneur, highlights the importance of building a new identity outside of the business, establishing a financial operating system to consistently build separate wealth, and intentional planning that aligns personal, business, and financial visions. He also introduces the concept of the 150-year Family Vision to break the "boom-or-bust" wealth cycle. Learn in this episode how to achieve true freedom and lasting generational wealth. TIMESTAMPS 0:55 - Guest Introduction and Background: Justin Maxwell, Partner at Big Life Financial 3:15 - The Awakening: Why Business Owners Get Trapped and the Danger of Net Worth Stuck in the Business 9:21 - The Dangers of Having Only the Business as a Pillar of Wealth and Profound Regret After Selling 20:44 - The Owner Operator to Owner Investor Shift Explained 24:56 - The Biggest Blind Spot: The "I'm Fine" Mantra 27:29 - The Process: Aligning Personal, Business, and Financial Visions (Including Case Study) 36:59 - The Disco Ball vs. Laser Beam Analogy and Scaling the Business and Self 40:48 - The 150-Year Family Vision and Generational Wealth 53:42 - Two Pieces of Advice and How to Connect with Justin Maxwell Connect with Justin biglifefinancial.com www.linkedin.com/in/justindmaxwell/

    58 min

  2. FEB 26

    26 Life-Changing Lessons: Build a Legacy and Secure Your 2026 with Janelle and Graham

    Most people approach the new year with a wish list, but wishes don't build legacies, it's the systems. That's why 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February 1st. Don't be one of the 80%. Learn the systems and mindsets that successful entrepreneurs and leaders use to build a "bulletproof year" and a lasting legacy. This episode breaks down 26 lessons shared by hosts, Janelle and Graham. These lessons are organized into 4 essential pillars. In this episode, learn the systems needed to build the right life, avoid the common pitfalls of resolutions and gain practical steps for personal and professional growth. TIMESTAMPS 0:32: Introduction and The Four Pillars 2:03: The 1st Pillar: Health and Well-being 10:08: The 2nd Pillar: Relationships and Connection 19:06: The 3rd Pillar: Mindset and Personal Philosophy 31:00: The 4th Pillar: Action and Momentum 37:06: Closing and Invitation to Connect

    39 min

  3. FEB 5

    Why Leadership Can Feel Heavy Even When Things Are Going Well with Brett Gilliland

    On the Intentional Leadership Podcast, host Graham speaks with Brett Gilliland of Elite Entrepreneurs about the stages of business growth, focusing on the journey from seven figures ($1 million) to $10 million in revenue. Brett Gilliland explains the "five and a half secrets" which represent the stages of growth, highlighting that major stage changes happen at $1 million and $3 million in revenue. This is a powerful episode you don't want to miss. TIMESTAMPS 1:37 - Brett Gilliland's Experience with Entrepreneurs 2:34 - Who Brett Gilliland Works With (Seven-Figure Businesses) 6:20 - Working on the Business vs. In the Business 9:26 - Revenue Progression and Stage Changes 17:21 - The Five and a Half Secrets and Stages of Growth 28:20 - The $3 Million Wall: Leadership and Consistent Leads 33:59 - The Mistake of Hiring Leaders from Much Larger Companies 40:42 - Key Takeaways: Develop Leaders Faster and Guard the Front Door 44:38 - How to Get the Five and a Half Secrets Connect with Brett growwithelite.com www.linkedin.com/in/built2lastchamp/

    48 min

  4. 12/22/2025

    How To Win When The Economy Tightens with Christopher Hussain

    In this episode of the Intentional Leadership Podcast, host Graham Youtsey sits down with Christopher Hussain, founder of RealKey and one of the few mortgage professionals ever licensed in all 50 states. Christopher shares his journey from stumbling into mortgage banking during college to becoming the top loan originator in the country and eventually building multiple companies across FinTech, PropTech, and InsurTech. He opens up about navigating the housing crash, the grit required to survive in a volatile industry, and how his tech-forward mindset led him to create RealKey’s smart deal room—an innovation years ahead of its time. Graham and Christopher dive deep into the realities of fundraising, why most entrepreneurs fail due to weak sales and marketing foundations, how founders can avoid “amateur hour” when pitching investors, and why capital efficiency matters more today than ever. Christopher also discusses the decision to pause RealKey, what the market is missing about mortgage tech, and where he sees his career moving next. This honest and insightful conversation highlights resilience, innovation, and leadership—plus a few personal stories about fatherhood, humor, and the mindset needed to thrive through adversity. TIMESTAMPS 02:48 – Building a Paperless Mortgage Brokerage 04:43 – Childhood Hustle and Entrepreneurial Mindset 06:06 – Surviving the Housing Market Crash 07:06 – Bridging Technology and Mortgage Operations 09:09 – Fundraising and the Battery Incubator Experience 10:58 – What Investors Actually Look For 14:24 – Why Most Startups Fail at Sales and Marketing 21:45 – The RealKey Deal Room Innovation 30:31 – The Decision to Pause RealKey Connect with Christopher https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherhussain/ https://www.realkey.com/

    49 min

  5. 11/10/2025

    Balancing Family, Faith & Finance: Scott Danner’s Model for Lasting Success

    On this episode of Intentional Leadership, we’re diving into what it truly means to live your legacy, not just leave one. Our guest, Scott Danner, is a CEO, author, husband, and father who believes success is measured not by titles or wealth, but by the love, faith, and impact you leave in people’s lives. Together, we talk about: 💡 Building a foundation of faith and energy that fuels your leadership ❤️ The power of relationships, family, and living intentionally ⚙️ How entrepreneurs can balance drive with emotional intelligence 🌍 What it really means to grow leaders who make a greater impact Suppose you’ve ever felt torn between your professional ambition and personal fulfillment. In that case, this episode will help you reconnect with what matters most and remind you that your most incredible legacy starts with how you live today.   👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes that help you lead with impact and live with intention.   🌐 Connect with us: https://legacy-leader.com/

    46 min

  6. 11/10/2025

    Inside the Fight Against Sex Trafficking: Engedi Refuge’s Holistic Path to Healing & Restoration

    On this episode of the Intentional Leadership Podcast, we go deep with Aaron Newcomb, co-founder of Engedi Refuge, a holistic restoration program for survivors of sex trafficking. Aaron breaks down what most people miss: this isn’t a one-night safe bed problem — it’s complex trauma that requires long-term, whole-person care.   We unpack Engedi’s three-phase, ~18-month path: Phase 1 (safety and stabilization), Phase 2 (independent living skills, sober supports, work readiness), and Phase 3 (spiritual growth and peer mentoring). Aaron shares why distancing from traffickers, simplified phones, trauma-focused therapy, addiction support, and real-world structure matter, and how this approach delivers a 90% success rate (far above typical programs). We also compare costs (Engedi ≈ $7.5k/month vs. $30k–$56k/month alternatives) and discuss scaling this model community by community across the U.S.   Want to help? Fund Engedi’s work and fund training so other cities can launch their programs.   🔗 Learn more / donate: engedirefuge.com If this moved you, share it. The movement grows one informed leader at a time.   👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes that help you lead with impact and live with intention.   🌐 Connect with us: https://legacy-leader.com/

    1h 5m

  7. 07/22/2025

    Mind Reboot: Dr. Don Wood on Trauma, Performance & DNA Healing

    It's Graham, and today on the Intentional Leadership Podcast, I had a truly mind-bending conversation with Dr. Don Wood, founder of the Inspired Performance Institute. If you've ever felt stuck, held back by past experiences, or just want to tap into a higher level of performance, you absolutely need to hear what Dr. Wood has to say. Dr. Wood's journey is unique – he didn't set out to be a doctor. His driving force was to literally save his daughter's life from debilitating autoimmune diseases that conventional medicine couldn't cure. This quest led him down a path of groundbreaking research into trauma, the brain, and our DNA, ultimately developing a revolutionary approach called the "TIP method." In this episode, Mind Reboot: Dr. Don Wood on Trauma, Performance & DNA Healing, we dive deep into how unresolved trauma can create "glitches" in our system, leading to issues like depression, anxiety, addiction, and even physical pain. Watch the newest episode of Entrepreneurial Impact now: Mind Reboot: Dr. Don Wood on Trauma, Performance & DNA Healing

    1h 5m

  8. 07/15/2025

    Strategic Rest in Leadership: Dr. Erin Wilson's Key to Thriving Teams

    It's Graham, and today on the Intentional Leadership Podcast, I had a truly eye-opening conversation with Dr. Erin Wilson. If you're a high-achieving leader who constantly feels the pressure to hustle, hustle, hustle, get ready for a powerful new perspective on something we often neglect: rest. Dr. Wilson challenges the conventional wisdom that rest is just a reward for hard work. Instead, she reveals why strategic rest is actually the fuel that makes you more creative, more decisive, and ultimately, a better leader. In this episode, Strategic Rest in Leadership: Dr. Erin Wilson's Key to Thriving Teams, we also explore the crucial difference between conflict and opposition in team dynamics, and how understanding motivations (people, performance, or process?) can transform your communication and influence.

    52 min
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This leadership podcast show will help you break through the barriers holding you back from the true life of significance you are meant to live. With your host Janelle Bruland, I invite you to join me each month as I share leadership lessons and specific strategies to Transform Your Leadership, Crush Your Goals, and Love Your Life.

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  • Creator
    Intentional Leadership
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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