Made to Matter

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What if the secret to finding great leaders isn't posting job ads—but never posting them at all? Max Hansen, founder of Y Scouts, reveals the leadership hiring framework that's transforming how purpose-driven companies find exceptional leaders.

What You'll Learn:

✅ The 3 elevated behaviors every true leader must have (relentless learner, developer of people, results-driven)
✅ Why "sooner and clearer" conversations are the most critical leadership skill right now
✅ How AI is transforming recruiting (and what it will never re...

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Ben Robertson quit his newspaper job with no backup plan, taught himself to code, and built a profitable AI software business—all while working just 20 hours a week.

No $3 billion exit. No venture capital. No hustle culture.

Just enough money to bake bread, mow his lawn, and spend time with his four kids.

In this episode, Ben shares:
✅ How he validated his business idea BEFORE building it (using free SEO research)
✅ Why 70-80% of his cu...

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In today’s episode of Made to Matter, Adam sits down with Heath Wilson — a successful entrepreneur who built and sold a company to a NASDAQ-listed acquirer and then woke up the next day realizing something he never expected:

Success doesn’t prepare you for the identity crisis that comes after.

Heath’s story is a masterclass in what it means to be a second-half man — someone who’s already climbed the mountain, cashed the check, earne...

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At some point in a man’s life, the mission he’s been on—career, identity, achievements—stops fitting. Something deeper begins stirring. A holy dissatisfaction. A call toward the next mission God has been preparing him for all along.

Today’s episode is with a man who has lived multiple missions with courage: Darin Kinder.

Teacher. Military. Secret Service agent. And now, author and faith-driven speaker helping men rediscover meaning in their work and their lives.

Darin shares:

How to recognize when you’re no longer in yo...

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Born without fingers, Jason Burbage could’ve let life’s circumstances define him. Instead, he let purpose do it.

In this powerful conversation, Jason shares his story of growing up different, wrestling with why God made him the way He did, and how that question became the foundation for his life’s mission. Today, he’s the president and equity partner of a purpose-driven franchise company—proof that fulfillment and impact can be built from the inside out.

We talk about the difference between joy and happiness, why culture matters mo...

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In this episode of Made to Matter, host Adam Landrum sits down with Walker McKay, founder of No BS Sales School and host of the No BS Sales School Podcast. Walker opens up about what he calls “The 47-Year-Old Problem” — that moment in midlife when success on paper no longer feels fulfilling and you know something has to change.

Walker shares his powerful journey of walking away from a comfortable career at 48 years old with a house, kids in private school, and a three-year non-compete — and how that leap of faith led him...

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What happens when you realize the success you’ve been chasing isn’t the fulfillment you’ve been longing for? In this conversation, Adam Landrum sits down with Andrew Gissel — a high-achieving professional who walked away from a predictable path to build a life and business that align with his purpose.

Together, they explore:

This epi...

Most men hit their 40s and think health is a downhill slide. But what if the second half of life could be your fittest, most energized season yet?

In this episode of Made to Matter, host Adam Landrum sits down with Luke Depron, nutrition and fitness coach and founder of The Fitmen Project. Luke helps men in midlife break free from unsustainable “quick fixes” and build a lifestyle of strength, energy, and confidence that lasts.

You’ll discover:

What happens when the framework you’ve built your life on no longer fits?

In this episode of Made to Matter, host Adam Landrum sits down with Justin Almas, a former executive pastor who left ministry to step into the uncertain, often disorienting, world of midlife transition. Now a coach for men, Justin helps others navigate the very journey he’s walked—deconstruction, rediscovery, and stepping into a new framework for purpose.

You’ll discover:

What does it take to lead well—not just in your career, but in life?

In this episode of the Made to Matter podcast, Adam Landrum sits down with Adam Tarnow—leadership coach, consultant, author, and host of How to Lead with Clay Scroggins and Adam Tarnow. Together, they dive deep into what it really means to lead with purpose in today’s world.

From facilitating leadership development workshops across industries like oil & gas, technology, and professional services to writing and speaking about effective leadership, Adam Tarnow brings decades of hard-earned insights. You’ll hear...

What happens when a successful business owner decides to walk away from comfort, security, and decades of hard work… to step into the unknown world of middle school teaching?

In this episode of Made to Matter, Adam Landrum sits down with longtime friend Shannon Harvey to talk about his radical midlife career transition — from running a successful Allstate Insurance agency to becoming a middle school math teacher.

Shannon shares:

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Most men in midlife stop dreaming—not because they’ve given up, but because they’ve lived.

Success didn’t look like what they imagined. Failure left scars. The unknown feels too risky. But here’s the truth: your second half doesn’t start with a plan. It starts with a dream.

In this video, Adam Landrum explores how high-achieving men can rewire their minds to dream again—even if they’ve been stuck in survival mode for years. If you’ve lost your vision, this episode will help you get it back.
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In this episode of the Made to Matter podcast, host Adam Landrum sits down with Larry Conn to explore his remarkable transformation in the second half of life. Larry opens up about a lifetime of weight struggles, the gradual slide into poor health, and the wake-up call that finally pushed him to change.

From discovering the right resources to embracing a lifestyle—not a fad diet—Larry’s story is one of self-discipline, honesty, and persistence. His journey toward whole, unprocessed foods and a healthier mindset not only transformed his body but also inspir...