Liberty Leaders Podcast with Mike Fallat

Can someone completely rewrite their life after years of addiction, prison, and setbacks?

In this episode of the Liberty Leaders Podcast, Mike Fallat sits down with entrepreneur, real estate investor, author, and self-storage developer Damon Nichols to share one of the most inspiring comeback stories you'll hear.

After spending decades caught in a cycle of addiction, incarceration, and hardship, Damon made the decision to change everything. Today, he's built multiple successful businesses, completed dozens of real estate deals, develops self-storage facilities across the country, and helps others transform their...

How do successful real estate investors continue closing deals when inventory is tight and competition is fierce?

In this episode of the Liberty Leaders Podcast, Mike Fallat sits down with John Krause, founder of Starvox Capital, to discuss the realities of today's real estate lending market, why finding off-market deals has never been more important, and how investors can position themselves for long-term success.

John shares his journey from the mortgage industry to building a nationwide lending company that helps everyone from first-time fix-and-flippers to experienced commercial...

What happens when decades of real estate experience collide with leadership, personal growth, and entrepreneurship?

In this episode of the Liberty Leaders Podcast, Mike Fallat sits down with real estate veteran Dave Lundgren to discuss the changing landscape of investing, why syndications have become more challenging, and where smart investors are finding opportunity today.

Dave shares his incredible journey from Army chaplain to working alongside Dean Graziosi and Tony Robbins, helping entrepreneurs build businesses, create wealth, and overcome the internal obstacles that often hold them back.

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• The current state of...

 In this episode of the Time Hacker Podcast, Mike Fallat breaks down a simple but powerful automation every business should have inside Go High Level.

 Learn how to automatically tag bounced emails, place bad contacts on DND status, and keep your email lists cleaner for better deliverability and marketing performance. Mike also explains how to build smart lists that help protect your campaigns from wasted sends and damaged sender reputation. This quick training is perfect for service based businesses, real estate investors, agencies, and entrepreneurs looking to tighten up their CRM systems and automate sm...

Mike Fallat’s Time Hacker Podcast – Run a Press Release

In this quick hit episode, Mike Fallat breaks down how to run a press release using 24-7 Press Release to get found on Google fast. He walks through how to position yourself as the expert in your space, get indexed in search results, and create instant credibility without waiting months for SEO to kick in. This isn’t theory… it’s a simple, repeatable strategy you can execute today to start showing up online. If you want more eyeballs, more authority, and more inbound leads, this is on...

Mike Fallat gives a marketing tip of the day.

Most people create content and just hope Google finds it… that’s a mistake.

In this quick tip, I show you how to use Google Search Console to manually request indexing so your pages get discovered faster. Instead of waiting days or weeks, you can submit your URL directly, get it crawled quicker, and start showing up on Google sooner.

If you’re posting blogs, landing pages, or even GHL sites and not doing this… you’re leaving traffic on the table.

What does it really take to go from blue-collar grind to building and selling a multi-million-dollar business?

In this episode of the Time Hacker Podcast, Mike Fallat sits down with Chuck Staszkiewicz, a former master plumber who grew a service-based business from nothing into a $20M+ operation and successfully sold it to private equity.

Chuck shares his raw, unfiltered journey. From growing up with nothing, battling early life setbacks, and working endless hours in the trades, to discovering the hard business lessons most contractors learn too late. You’ll hear how pricing mistakes ne...

In this powerhouse episode of the Time Hacker Podcast, Mike Fallat sits down with elite fitness strategist and off-the-grid warrior Fraser Bayley to unpack the truth about building a high-performance body without wasting time, money, or energy.

Fraser reveals why most entrepreneurs destroy their energy through overtraining, undertraining, dehydration, and bad software (aka bad food). He breaks down why band workouts beat traditional weights after 40, how to find your Goldilocks training zone, and how to unleash more energy from sunlight, movement, and low-barrier daily fitness.

Mike and Fraser dive...

In this gripping episode of the Mike Fallat Time Hacker Podcast, Mike sits down with author and entrepreneur Bevan Cox, whose new book Turn Toward the Storm: How I Turned Trauma into Triumph unpacks one of the most harrowing and inspiring redemption stories you’ll ever hear.

Bevan opens up about a childhood marked by trauma, a lifetime of people-pleasing, and the destructive belief systems that followed him into adulthood. After finding himself in an unhealthy marriage, losing his identity, and eventually hitting rock bottom—culminating in a near-suicide attempt—Bevan experienced a series of life-a...

What happens when the business you built becomes the cage that traps you?

In this powerful episode of The Mike Fallat Show, I sit down with Eric Kline, author of The Liberated CEO: The Business That Runs Without You. Eric’s journey takes us from the high-end construction world of the Cayman Islands to the inner workings of the Ritz-Carlton’s gold-standard culture — and how those lessons shaped his philosophy on leadership, systems, and freedom.

We dive deep into the hero trap—that dangerous addiction entrepreneurs have to being...

Podcast Description – Mike Fallat Show ft. Kaitlyn Ziegler (“She’s Not Broken”)

In this powerful and inspiring episode of The Mike Fallat Podcast, Mike sits down with Kaitlyn R. Ziegler, bestselling author of She’s Not Broken: How to Heal, Reinvent, and Become the Woman You Were Meant to Be.

Kaitlyn opens up about her journey from military service to motherhood to entrepreneurship, revealing how she turned struggle into strength and pain into purpose. She discusses what inspired her to write her book — a message of empowerment for women redefining t...

Podcast Description – The Mike Fallat Podcast ft. Dan Innarella (“The Exit Blueprint”)

In this powerhouse episode of The Mike Fallat Podcast, Mike sits down with Dan Innarella, bestselling author of The Exit Blueprint: Escape the 9 to 5 by Turning Your Skill into a Successful Business.

Dan shares his journey from CFO to full-time entrepreneur, breaking down what it really takes to trade corporate comfort for true freedom. From managing multimillion-dollar companies to flipping houses, building real estate portfolios, and coaching others, Dan reveals the mindset, strategy, and gr...

In this values-packed episode of Million Dollar Stories, Mike Fallat interviews Justin Daymude, the founder of Seven Baskets Financial Coaching, a leadership and financial stewardship program rooted in Biblical wisdom and personal discipline.

Justin’s journey is all about alignment—faith, finances, family, and personal freedom. With his powerful Seven Baskets system, he helps men, couples, and leaders step into their divine calling, clean up their money habits, and reclaim purpose in their lives.

This episode is a masterclass in stewardship, with Justin breaking down what it really takes to get your...

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In this empowering episode of Million Dollar Stories, Mike Fallat interviews entrepreneur, educator, and bestselling author Jamie McClintic, who shares her journey from high school accounting student to bestselling author and leadership coach.

Jamie’s book Leading with Purpose is more than a leadership guide—it’s a sassy, sarcastic, straight-talking roadmap for anyone looking to step into their power as a leader, whether you're running a school, a business, or your own life.

Together, Mike and Jamie dive into the realities of leadership, entrepreneurship, mental health, purpose...

In this episode, Mike Fallat interviews entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Paul Lajoie—a man who has built and bought businesses across multiple industries over the past 25 years. His book, The Exit Plan, is a no-BS guide to escaping the 9-to-5 grind by buying a profitable business instead of building one from scratch.

Paul shares raw, tactical wisdom from the trenches—including how to find deals, negotiate smart terms, and why sacrificing comfort now can lead to long-term freedom. If you’ve ever thought about owning a business but don’t know where to start, this epi...

In this powerful episode of the Million Dollar Stories podcast, Mike Fallat sits down with Justin Cook, an industry leader in insurance and the newly crowned bestselling author of Freedom Beyond Wealth. Together, they dive deep into Justin’s journey from Cape Girardeau, Missouri to building a thriving business and life rooted in purpose, gratitude, and resilience.

Justin shares the ups and downs of writing his book, how it brought clarity to his mission, and why so many people struggle to finish what they start. He opens up about rejection, risk-taking, and how consistent habits—like morning grat...

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Title: Discipline Determines Destiny – A Conversation with Dave Corey

In this high-energy episode of the Mike Fallat Podcast, Mike sits down with bestselling author and transformation powerhouse Dave Corey to discuss the principles behind his new book, Discipline Determines Destiny.

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Welcome to Million Dollar Stories, the podcast where host Mike Fallat explores the powerful journeys of authors and entrepreneurs who boldly transform their stories into impactful legacies. In this episode, Mike is joined by Stacy Ennis, co-author of the acclaimed book "Growing Influence: A Story of How to Lead with Character, Expertise, and Impact."

Dive into an engaging discussion with Stacy Ennis, an accomplished author, book strategist, and international speaker whose career spans the globe from the Caribbean to Vietnam, Thailand, and Portugal. Stacy shares her insights into the art of storytelling, the power of influence, and...

Welcome to Million Dollar Stories, the podcast dedicated to uncovering inspiring journeys of authors and entrepreneurs who've boldly transformed their lessons into lasting legacies. Hosted by Mike Fallat, this episode features special guest Jake Penny, bestselling author of "No Sweat Real Estate Investing 3.0: High Returns, Low Risk, Zero Hassles."

Join Mike as he sits down with Jake Penny, a dynamic real estate investor and founder of Penny Capital Management, as they discuss Jake's unique journey from college dropout to a prominent figure in real estate investing. Jake reveals the deep-rooted motivation behind his mission to empower Main...

Join Mike Fallat in this captivating episode of Million Dollar Stories featuring Charley O'Rourke, author of "A Tale of Two Realtors." Discover the power of hyper-local branding, the essential principles of real estate success, and the secrets to creating a memorable brand. Charley shares insights from his personal journey, highlighting how strategic branding transformed his career and how it can do the same for you. Tune in and learn how to dominate your market by leveraging authenticity, clarity, and purposeful storytelling.

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Mike Fallat is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and...

Join Mike Fallat in this riveting episode of Million Dollar Stories featuring Billy Batt, bestselling author of "Unlimited Seller's Guide." From street gangs to the oil fields and then into entrepreneurship, Billy's extraordinary journey is packed with intense challenges, resilience, and transformative life lessons. Discover how Billy overcame staggering odds, reinvented himself repeatedly, and mastered the art of buying and selling businesses. Tune in to learn powerful strategies for personal growth, deal-making, and leveraging AI and technology to scale your business.

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Mike Fallat is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and...

Welcome to another transformative episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! Today, we’re diving into a game-changing topic that could revolutionize how you run your business and reclaim your most valuable resource: time. Joining Mike is Melissa Smith, the powerhouse author of Hire the Right Virtual Assistant: How the Right VA Will Make Your Life Easier, Create Time, and Make You More Money.

In this insightful conversation, Melissa draws on her unparalleled expertise as a former executive assistant, a virtual assistant, and a VA matchmaker to share her proven process for fi...

Welcome to the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! In today’s compelling episode, we’re delving into one of the most universal challenges we all face—conflict. But don’t worry, we’re not here to shy away from it; we’re here to transform it. Joining Mike is Dana Caspersen, a renowned conflict expert and the author of Changing the Conversation: The 17 Principles of Conflict Resolution.

Dana’s book isn’t just a guide; it’s a toolkit for anyone looking to turn conflict into an opportunity for growth. Designed with a striking two-color...

Welcome to the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! Today, we uncork an extraordinary conversation about the art and science behind one of the world’s most beloved beverages—wine. Joining Mike is Stephen Skelton, a renowned viticulture expert and author of Viticulture - 2nd Edition: An Introduction to Commercial Grape Growing for Wine Production.

This updated edition of Stephen’s widely acclaimed guide is the ultimate resource for aspiring vineyard owners, serious wine trade students, and anyone fascinated by the process of turning grapes into world-class wine. In just 168 pages, Skelton distills decades of exp...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! Today, we’re diving into the art of employee retention with none other than Beverly Kaye, celebrated author of the best-selling book, Love ’Em or Lose ’Em, Sixth Edition: Getting Good People to Stay.

For over two decades, this Wall Street Journal bestseller has been the ultimate guide for managers looking to keep their top talent engaged, motivated, and, most importantly, on their team. Now in its sixth edition, Love ’Em or Lose ’Em has sold over 800,000 copies worldwide, and it’s more relev...

Welcome to the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! Today, we dive deep into the world of branding and business transformation with a guest who knows how to turn ordinary companies into extraordinary brands. Joining us is David Brier, a celebrated branding expert and author of Rich Brand Poor Brand: How to Unleash Your David in a World of Goliaths.

This compelling follow-up to his #1 Amazon bestseller, Brand Intervention, takes branding to the next level, showing leaders how to craft a culture capable of sustaining and growing their brand in an ever-competitive marketplace. Whether...

Welcome to the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! Today’s episode promises to be both enlightening and essential as we welcome Stephanie Seneff, PhD, a senior research scientist from MIT and the author of the groundbreaking book, Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate Is Destroying Our Health and the Environment. This powerful work has been hailed as a game-changer, drawing comparisons to Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring for its urgent and eye-opening revelations.

In this discussion, Mike and Stephanie dive into the shocking truths about glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, the world’s most...

Welcome to another powerful episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! Today, we’re diving into the world of financial independence, retirement planning, and investment strategies with the esteemed Steve Selengut. Steve is a 44-year investment professional and the author of the game-changing book, Retirement Money Secrets: A Financial Insider's Guide to Income Independence.

In this episode, Steve unpacks his unique and proven system for investing in the stock market—a system that delivers reliable income without the need to sell off your hard-earned investments just to cover expenses. Whether the market is s...

Welcome to the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! In this episode, we delve into a topic that’s critical to every manager’s success yet often fraught with anxiety: performance reviews. Joining Mike today is Janelle Brittain, business trainer extraordinaire and co-author of How To Say It Performance Reviews: Phrases and Strategies for Painless and Productive Performance Reviews.

Performance reviews can make or break employee morale, engagement, and productivity. But let’s face it—they’re rarely a breeze for either the reviewer or the reviewed. Janelle’s book demystifies the process by breaking it...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! Today, we dive deep into the world of workplace challenges and triumphs for LGBTQ+ professionals with a very special guest: Dr. Steve Yacovelli, affectionately known as "The Gay Leadership Dude." Dr. Steve joins us to discuss his empowering and thought-provoking book, Your Queer Career: Workplace Advice from "The Gay Leadership Dude."

Navigating a career as an LGBTQ+ professional comes with unique hurdles—from balancing authenticity and professionalism to fostering inclusivity in often complex work environments. In his book, Dr. Steve distills ne...

Welcome to the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! Today’s episode tackles a subject that every manager will inevitably face but few feel fully prepared for: having tough conversations with employees. To help us navigate this challenging yet crucial aspect of leadership, Mike welcomes Paul Falcone, acclaimed HR expert and author of 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees: A Manager's Guide to Addressing Performance, Conduct, and Discipline Challenges.

If you’ve ever struggled to address sensitive workplace issues—whether it’s substandard performance, inappropriate behavior, or team conflicts—this conversation is for you. Paul’s boo...

Welcome to the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! Today, we’re diving into a topic that strikes at the heart of every successful organization: career development. Joining us is the brilliant Julie Winkle Giulioni, co-author of the newly updated Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Still Want.

This third edition of Julie’s bestselling classic comes at a crucial time as workplaces adapt to a more flexible employment environment, including the rise of remote and hybrid work. It’s no secret that career development is a game-c...

Welcome to another transformative episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! Today, we’re thrilled to introduce a conversation that is sure to spark innovation and self-reflection. Our guest is the dynamic Jessica Pettitt, author of "Almost Doing Good: Doing the Best That You Can With What You Have Some of the Time." If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the complexities of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Jessica’s fresh and candid approach will resonate deeply.

This isn’t your typical DEI book or conversation. Jessica breaks down the complexities of workplac...

Welcome to another empowering episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! Today, we’re diving into the art of negotiation with Ed Brodow, author of the acclaimed book "Negotiation Boot Camp: How to Resolve Conflict, Satisfy Customers, and Make Better Deals." In a world where every interaction is a negotiation—whether in business, relationships, or everyday life—having the right strategies can mean the difference between success and compromise. Ed Brodow has spent decades perfecting these strategies, and now he’s sharing them with us.

Ed’s book is based on his widely res...

Welcome to the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! Today, we’re unlocking the secrets to effective communication with Chris Fenning, author of the award-winning book, "How to Start Conversations That Get Results: The First Minute, Book 1." In the fast-paced world of business, clear and concise communication is a must, but knowing how to get to the point without losing clarity can be a challenge. That’s where Chris’s expertise comes in. His book is a practical guide to transforming everyday work conversations, helping professionals of all levels communicate with purpose and precision.

In thi...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast, hosted by the ever-insightful Mike Fallat! Today, we’re diving into one of the most universal yet challenging aspects of professional life: conflict resolution in the workplace. Joining Mike is Kenneth Cloke, a leading expert on conflict resolution and the author of "Resolving Conflicts at Work: Ten Strategies for Everyone on the Job." In this updated and revised classic, Cloke offers fresh insights and strategies for transforming workplace disagreements into opportunities for growth, creativity, and team cohesion.

Resolving Conflicts at Work is much more than a gu...

Welcome to the Million Dollar Stories Podcast, hosted by the one and only Mike Fallat! In today’s episode, we’re joined by a remarkable guest, bestselling author and executive book producer Honorée Corder. Her book, "Your Book Means Business: Save Time, Make Money, and Dominate Your Industry with the Power of a Bespoke Book," is an absolute game-changer for business leaders looking to harness their expertise and transform it into a powerful asset that works for them.

For anyone who’s ever considered writing a book to boost their brand, generate leads, or command higher fees, t...

Welcome to another episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! Today, we're diving into the heart of sales mastery with a unique twist on the B2B (business-to-business) landscape. Our special guest is Frank Somma, sales expert and author of "B2B Is Really P2P: How to Win with High Touch in a High Tech World." Frank’s book sheds light on the critical shift in sales from traditional deal-making to relationship-building, showing how sales success in today’s world goes far beyond transactions—it's about genuine connection.

B2B Is Really...

Welcome to another episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast with your host, Mike Fallat! Today, we're diving into the heart of sales mastery with a unique twist on the B2B (business-to-business) landscape. Our special guest is Frank Somma, sales expert and author of "B2B Is Really P2P: How to Win with High Touch in a High Tech World." Frank’s book sheds light on the critical shift in sales from traditional deal-making to relationship-building, showing how sales success in today’s world goes far beyond transactions—it's about genuine connection.

B2B Is Really...

Welcome back to another episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast, where host Mike Fallat uncovers invaluable lessons from inspiring entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and game-changers. Today, Mike welcomes Agnesia Agrella, an entrepreneur, author, and personal finance expert whose book "Mind Your Own Business: Your Money Is Your Business!!" dives into the fascinating connection between our life strategies and our financial habits. Agnesia's insights reveal that our approach to money is deeply influenced by survival strategies hardwired in our brains from a young age—strategies initially developed to keep us safe, but which can sometimes hinder our financial growth.

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