The Breakthrough Effect

Jerrid Sebesta
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Each week, host Jerrid Sebesta, transformation expert and bestselling author of "Life-Undeferred," brings you deep conversations with world-class leaders who've made the leap from success to significance. We decode the frameworks, mindsets, and bold actions that create breakthrough results.

  1. 033 Sales is Half the Equation with Quinn Driscoll

    JAN 15

    033 Sales is Half the Equation with Quinn Driscoll

    Most entrepreneurs are obsessed with revenue. They chase the next sale, celebrate the big months, and think more revenue equals more success. But here's what Quinn Driscoll, a business valuation expert who's spent years inside the financials of hundreds of companies, knows that most don't: revenue without strategy is just noise. In this conversation, Jerrid and Quinn break down the brutal truth, sales really is only half the equation. The other half is expenses, strategy, and the mindset shifts that separate a business owner from someone who's built an actual asset.  This isn't about budgets or spreadsheets, it's about understanding that a truly profitable business is separable from you, measurable, and valuable. If you're making good money but have no idea what's actually happening in your business, this episode rewires everything. Let's break through. CONNECT WITH QUINN:  ➤ LINKEDIN: @qdriscoll ➤ WEBSITE: thevaluegal.com TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID  ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta  ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta  ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta  ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com  ➤ BOOK: Life-Undeferred

    37 min
  2. 032 How High-Achievers Trick the Universe

    JAN 5

    032 How High-Achievers Trick the Universe

    Most high achievers know how to want something—they'll grind, work obsessively, and build relentlessly. But they hit a wall at surrender, confusing it with not caring. Jerrid breaks down the Breakthrough Equation (Desire + Belief - Attachment = Breakthrough) and reveals why releasing your grip on the outcome is the actual architecture of breakthrough.  He then introduces the Wholeness Equation (What You Have ÷ What You Need = Happiness), showing why decreasing your need for more is more powerful than chasing more. When your denominator approaches zero, your fulfillment becomes infinite. And here's the secret the universe doesn't advertise: becoming whole doesn't kill your drive—it activates your creator essence, and creators create.  This is when you achieve more, do more, and receive more. Not from desperation, but from being. This episode rewires how you think about desire, surrender, and the actual architecture of getting what you want. Let's break through. TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID  ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta  ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta  ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta  ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com  ➤ BOOK: Life-Undeferred

    15 min
  3. 031 The Grind Without the Burn with Kendra Cooke

    12/16/2025

    031 The Grind Without the Burn with Kendra Cooke

    Kendra Cooke has spent nearly two decades teaching entrepreneurs how to build smarter businesses that let them keep half of what they earn. Not through luck or inheritance, but through ruthless financial literacy and intentional systems. The problem? Most business owners have no idea what they're actually keeping.  Kendra breaks down the financial strategy that most entrepreneurs never learn in school: simple profit-and-loss statements, intentional budget percentages, and the courage to actually track where your money goes.  She addresses the unique financial blocks that keep women entrepreneurs stuck in scarcity (even when they're making great money), and she challenges the false choice between ambition and balance. If you're making money but feeling broke, or working hard but going nowhere, this episode is your reset. Let's break through. CONNECT WITH KENDRA COOKE  ➤ INSTAGRAM: @kendracooke  ➤ FACEBOOK: @kendracooke  ➤ LINKEDIN: @kendracooke  ➤ WEBSITE: kendracooke.com  ➤ BOOK: Embrace Empower Evolve  ➤ TED TALK: (Coming Soon - Available on YouTube) TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID  ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta  ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta  ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta  ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com  ➤ BOOK: Life-Undeferred

    35 min
  4. 030 I Died and Came Back with Bill Goodwin

    12/09/2025

    030 I Died and Came Back with Bill Goodwin

    On November 23rd, 1999, Bill Goodwin literally died. He had an afterlife encounter that changed everything. Then he was resuscitated. From that moment forward, Bill understood something most people spend a lifetime trying to figure out: every day is a gift, and most people are accepting their lives instead of leading them.  Now, as a leadership coach and author of "Priority Living," Bill has dedicated 25+ years to helping people understand what it means to actually lead your life with intention. In this profound conversation, he reveals what he experienced beyond life, how that experience became the catalyst for his "Priority Living" framework, and why the seven pillars he outlines: purpose, growth, impact, rhythm, explore, connect, and give—are the actual path to a life that counts. Let's break through. CONNECT WITH BILL GOODWIN ➤ WEBSITE (BOOK): prioritylivingbook.com  ➤ WEBSITE (BUSINESS): prioritylivingcg.com  ➤ BOOK: Priority Living - Seven Pillars To Make Your Life Count (Amazon)  ➤ LINKEDIN: Bill Goodwin  ➤ FACEBOOK: Bill Goodwin  ➤ INSTAGRAM: @coachbillspeaks  TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta  ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta  ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta  ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com

    46 min
  5. 029 You Have to Be a Little Crazy with Tim Chermak

    12/02/2025

    029 You Have to Be a Little Crazy with Tim Chermak

    Tim Chermak doesn't sugarcoat what it takes to be an entrepreneur: you have to be a little crazy. Entrepreneurs probably have deep psychological issues that attract them to chaos, and if that's not you, Tim's direct advice is simple...don't start a company. From scaling Platform Marketing to over $300,000 in monthly revenue to launching John Galt Mortgage based on radical philosophy, Tim has proven that business success isn't about genius, it's about perseverance in the face of crushing uncertainty.  If you've been romanticizing entrepreneurship, this conversation will strip away the hustle porn and show you exactly what you're signing up for. But if you're someone who genuinely enjoys the game of business, Tim reveals why that's the actual path to both financial and psychological freedom. Let's break through. CONNECT WITH TIM CHERMAK ➤ FACEBOOK: Tim Chermak (primary platform for thoughts and content)  ➤ WEBSITE: platform.marketing  ➤ COMPANY: John Galt Mortgage  ➤ PODCAST (COMING SOON): Happy Capitalist Podcast TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta  ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta  ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta  ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com  ➤ BOOK: Life-Undeferred

    46 min
  6. 028 Stop Being the Bottleneck with Dan "Big D" Sachkowsky

    11/26/2025

    028 Stop Being the Bottleneck with Dan "Big D" Sachkowsky

    You are the problem. Not in a personal way, but in a structural way. If your business can't run without you making every decision, taking every call, and doing every high-level task, then you're not running a business—you're running a glorified job with extra steps and extra stress. Dan "Big D" Sachkowsky went from thinking he needed to clone himself to understanding a principle that changed everything: the bottleneck is the owner who refuses to delegate. If you're exhausted, overworked, and wondering why your business won't scale despite your hustle, this conversation will expose the real problem, and show you the path to fixing it. Let's break through. CONNECT WITH DAN "BIG D" SACHKOWSKY INSTAGRAM: @_big_dan_officialWEBSITE: dansachkowsky.com COACHING: Big D Coaching MASTERMIND: Big D Mastermind PODCAST: Big D Podcast TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com

    29 min
  7. 027 Architect Your Own Luck with Scott Clary

    11/11/2025

    027 Architect Your Own Luck with Scott Clary

    Most people believe in luck. Scott Clary believes in architecting it. After building a platform with millions of followers, multiple revenue streams, and a daily operating rhythm that millions envy, Scott realized something: he didn't get lucky. He systematically designed the circumstances and developed the skills that made success nearly inevitable.  In this conversation, he reveals the exact framework for creating "earned luck", the kind that comes from learning skills others won't master, positioning yourself in front of opportunities others miss, and taking relentless action while others wait for permission. He proves that luck isn't random, it's the byproduct of skill, strategy, and obsessive commitment to one direction. Let's break through. CHAPTERS 02:45 - Who Is Scott Clary Beyond the Work07:26 - Mastery Over Passion: The Real Path11:02 - Identity Evolution and Career Compounding15:01 - There Are No More Gatekeepers19:34 - Manufacturing Your Own Luck21:21 - What Manifestation Actually Means26:21 - Obsession + Action + Time Equals Success29:16 - The 18-Month Breakthrough and Beyond31:05 - How Much Action Actually Matters36:25 - Setting Yourself Up for Financial Success38:28 - Quick Wins vs. Long-Term Commitment40:45 - Why 10 Years Is Actually Quick42:02 - The Value of Your Expertise on the Open Market47:03 - The Biggest Lie Holding Most People Back50:56 - The Permission Slip You've Been Waiting ForCONNECT WITH SCOTT CLARY ➤ PODCAST: Success Story Podcast ➤ NEWSLETTER: newsletter.scottdclary.com  ➤ WEBSITE: scottdclary.com  ➤ INSTAGRAM: @scottdclary  ➤ LINKEDIN: @scottdclary  TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta  ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta  ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta  ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com  ➤ UPCOMING EVENT: The Breakthrough Event - Minneapolis, November 20, 2025

    53 min
  8. 026 Your Greatest Obstacle Awaits with Amberly Lago

    11/03/2025

    026 Your Greatest Obstacle Awaits with Amberly Lago

    Most people think Amberly Lago's darkest moment was when an SUV hit her motorcycle, sending her through 34 surgeries to save her leg from amputation. They're wrong. Her real lowest point came years later when she became an alcoholic trying to self-medicate chronic pain, convinced her family would be better off without her. In this raw, honest conversation, Amberly reveals the lie that nearly ended her life, the one courageous phone call that saved it, and why the physical trauma was never the hardest part of her journey.  Now a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and resilience expert featured on the Today Show and People Magazine, Amberly has cracked the code on what separates those who survive tragedy from those who actually transcend it. Her message is counterintuitive: your greatest obstacle isn't your accident, your diagnosis, or your pain, it's the lie you tell yourself about not being enough.  In this conversation, she reveals how reaching out for help became her greatest strength, why connection is the antidote to isolation, and how to transform your darkest moment into your greatest opportunity. Let's break through. 02:22 - Connection Over Everything04:19 - Entrepreneurship & The Loneliness Factor07:45 - Building a Business from Nothing11:06 - The Secret Sauce Behind Breakthrough Moments15:40 - Authentic Community Building & Connection17:29 - Overcoming Fear & Imposter Syndrome19:01 - Still Learning After Success20:20 - The Reality Behind the Highlight Reel23:23 - When Your Greatest Obstacle Becomes Opportunity24:01 - The Darkest Moment: Alcoholism & Self-Medication27:27 - The Lie Most People Believe29:56 - PhD in Heart: Permission to Show Up31:26 - Your Greatest Obstacle Is Actually...CONNECT WITH AMBERLY LAGO ➤ WEBSITE: amberlylago.com  ➤ INSTAGRAM: @amberlylagomotivation ➤ PODCAST: The Amberly Lago Show  ➤ BOOKS: "True Grit and Grace" & "Joy Through the Journey" TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta  ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta  ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta  ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com  ➤ UPCOMING EVENT: BREAKTHROUGH 2025 - Minneapolis, November 20th, 2025

    36 min
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Each week, host Jerrid Sebesta, transformation expert and bestselling author of "Life-Undeferred," brings you deep conversations with world-class leaders who've made the leap from success to significance. We decode the frameworks, mindsets, and bold actions that create breakthrough results.

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  • Creator
    Jerrid Sebesta
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
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