In this episode, I break down 5 hard truths that nobody’s talking about. The kind of truths that will save you months of wasted effort and completely shift how you approach podcasting—if you’re serious about using it as a real business tool.

This episode is personal. And after 5.5 years of doing this show, it’s time to close one chapter and step into another. But before that, I wanted to share what this journey really gave me — the lessons it taught me about myself, the people around me, and the cost of always keepin it real. I’ve carried these lessons through every win, loss, and doubt. What comes next will be different, but if you’ve been with me this far, I trust you’ll know I won’t steer you wrong.

What does success really mean when the traditional markers—titles, money, status—don’t bring fulfillment? @Crewfounder Adam McGraw knows this firsthand. After years as a top-performing executive at American Express, he faced the limits of conventional leadership and personal burnout. That experience led him to co-found CREW, a community designed to support senior leaders in building meaningful, resilient connections that go beyond business results.

Discover how Chef Jonathon Merrick turned his obsession for cooking into a powerful creative outlet that reshaped his life and career. In this episode, Chef Merrick breaks down how passion fuels progress—from making a new city home to launching Chef Dust, a bold spice brand built on authentic global flavors.