Beyond The Story with Sebastian Rusk

Send us a textIn episode 250 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Mark Manderson, the CEO of Pacific Shores Recovery and author of The Recovery Way, as he combines science-backed strategies with compassionate care. His mission is to end the stigma around mental health and prove that lasting healing is possible for everyone.Tune in for an inspiring discussion that goes beyond the surface of storytelling and dives into the meaningful connections that shape our journeys.TIMESTAMPS[00:02:01] Early childhood trauma and recovery.[00:06:35] Recovery in Beautiful Locations.[00:09:08] Healing unprocessed trauma in recovery.[00:11:20] Aha moments in recovery.[00:14:29] Overcoming addiction through community.[00:17:38] Podcast subscription benefits.QUOTES"Education without execution just continues to create the cycle of chaos and sedation." - Mark Manderson“For some reason, there's this beautiful rebirth. When I'm out in nature doing the work, and when I'm getting in the water.” - Mark Manderson"They got to get to the core of why they're trying to escape in the first place, because usually that's the root of it all." - Sebastian Rusk==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSSebastian RuskInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabMark MandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markcmanderson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.manderson.777/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-manderson-12a911a6/WEBSITEPacific Shores Recovery: https://www.pacificshoresrecovery.com/BOOK IS AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!The Recovery Way: https://www.amazon.com/Recovery-Way-addiction-start-enjoying/dp/B0CNH8YH5N==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

Send us a textIn episode 249 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Rusty Dycus, the Owner and President of Olde School Marketing, as he discusses his 23-year tenure in the apparel industry, where he thrived by creating small companies within a larger corporation, highlighting the freedom and passion that entrepreneurship has brought to his life. Tune in to hear more about Rusty's inspiring story and insights into the entrepreneurial mindset.TIMESTAMPS[00:01:06] Early entrepreneurship and success.[00:07:07] The art of networking.[00:10:01] Effective networking strategies.[00:11:15] Pay to play networking groups.[00:15:14] Direct mail marketing effectiveness.[00:18:51] Rapid company creation.QUOTES“Just go be human and watch what happens. Go invest in other people. And it's fun watching what happens because people connect, relationships start brewing. And then over time, it's amazing to watch what kind of business is created.” - Rusty Dycus“I built my entire brand networking, but these days it's more of strategic networking because I do come from the school of thought that people at networking events are broke and they're there for free ****.” - Sebastian Rusk“So you've got to find the right audience. You've got to get in front of it. I pay to play. Other people pay me to play. When there's money involved, people are invested.” - Rusty Dycus==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSSebastian RuskInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabRusty DycusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rdycus1876/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rusty.dycus/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rusty-dycus-9349a8/WEBSITEOlde School Marketing: https://oldeschoolmarketing.com/==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

Send us a textIn episode 248 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Kelsey Daingerfield, a Business Coach and Pocket COO, as she helps multi-six- and seven-figure entrepreneurs streamline operations and reclaim their time, and also offers insights into her backstory, detailing the experiences that led her to her current role and the impact of coaching on her professional growth. Tune in to gain insights into the evolving landscape of fractional roles and the power of community in driving success.TIMESTAMPS[00:02:02] Becoming a fractional COO.[00:06:03] Strategic oversight in entrepreneurship.[00:08:26] Finding purpose in business.[00:11:29] Fractional COO for business growth.[00:15:06] Delegating business responsibilities effectively.[00:20:07] Business Operations Support.[00:20:50] Podcast subscription and reviews.QUOTES“It was just a breath of fresh air and it's been ever-evolving. I think that's the beauty of entrepreneurship too. And when you run your own show you evolve, you figure out what you like and what you don't like.” - Kelsey Daingerfield“I find that taking the time to ask for help and start asking like, ‘Who can help me with this? Who can I lean on for support,’ is the best way to grow yourself and your business because you're making yourself a little more vulnerable too.” - Kelsey Daingerfield"It's kind of sales, it's kind of marketing, but it's more about deals, partnerships, and long-term sustainability that's going to drive new business and new opportunities from there." - Sebastian Rusk==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSSebastian RuskInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabKelsey DaingerfieldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseydaingerfield/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelky.douglasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseydaingerfield/WEBSITEKelsey Daingerfield: https://www.kelseydaingerfield.com/==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

Send us a textIn episode 247 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Josh Tomeoni, a passionate advocate for men's mental health and authenticity. Josh shares his journey from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the importance of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success.Tune in as we go beyond the surface to uncover the deeper stories that shape who we are.TIMESTAMPS[00:01:05] Embracing failure as a lesson.[00:03:56] Definition of failure.[00:07:22] Life as a guided journey.[00:12:20] Forgiveness and personal accountability.[00:15:57] Effective blaming for personal growth.[00:20:16] Rediscovering authentic masculinity.[00:22:13] Growth through failure.QUOTES"A failure just means that I tried to do something and it didn't work out the way that I wanted it to work out." - Josh Tomeoni"We're all searching and we're all looking. Some of us have found it, some of us haven't. And that's okay. It's meeting people exactly where they're at and not, leading our experience into theirs." - Sebastian Rusk"I'm trying to help men though is to rediscover their authentic masculine selves because without that what ends up happening is that guys dig into addiction primarily, whether it's drugs, alcohol, women, or work being a big one." - Josh Tomeoni==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSSebastian RuskInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabJosh TomeoniInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshthederelictLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuatomeoni/AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!The 5 Traps Men Face in Divorce…and How to Triumph Over Them: https://www.amazon.com/Traps-Face-Divorce-Triumph-Over-ebook/dp/B0DM6N4BH6==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

Send us a textIn episode 246 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Byron Bailey, a Personal Injury Attorney and the Founding Partner at Byron C. Bailey & Associates, PLLC, as he shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to establishing his own law firm, emphasizing the importance of helping others and advocating for justice.Tune in to discover how Byron is redefining success and making a meaningful impact in the lives of his clients.TIMESTAMPS[00:01:21] Journey to becoming a lawyer.[00:05:27] Personal injury attorney misconceptions.[00:08:11] Value of pain in negligence cases.[00:11:02] Mixed bag of injuries.[00:15:37] Entrepreneurship and personal growth.[00:20:41] Commitment and following through.[00:24:08] Entrepreneurship as lifestyle design.[00:25:15] Lifestyle design and personal success.QUOTES“My whole mission and mantra is to first treat the body and mind because an accident is a very traumatic experience. And so it messes with your mental and messing with your body.” - Byron Bailey“You start to meet individuals like yourself too that actually care about the human being and that everyone's going to win.” - Sebastian Rusk"But you got to just cling to the positivity, cling to those who become a part of your community. And that's what I've been focused on in life, is to not worry about the lack of or being grateful for what I do have." - Byron Bailey==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSSebastian RuskInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabByron BaileyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/byronbaileylaw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byroncbailey/WEBSITEByron C. Bailey & Associates, PLLC: https://www.byronbaileylaw.com/==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

Send us a textIn episode 245 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Brett Gallant, the Founder of Adaptive Office Solutions, as he discusses the importance of taking risks emphasizing the critical need for proactive cybersecurity measures, the value of masterminds, and the lessons learned along the way.  Tune in for an engaging conversation that goes beyond the surface, exploring the personal narratives that drive professional achievements.TIMESTAMPS[00:02:22] Ice cream sales success story.[00:08:01] Importance of masterminds.[00:11:30] Cybersecurity risk assessment process.[00:13:41] Cybersecurity prevention strategies.QUOTES"I learned that when you execute and show up and put that effort in, good things will come." - Brett Gallant“We often do deep dives… And it helped me see some things I didn't see and face the truth and some things that needed to happen.” - Brett Gallant"Only everything's available on the other side of fear.” - Sebastian Rusk==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSSebastian RuskInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabBrett GallantInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett_gallant/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brett.gallant.9LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-gallant-97805726/WEBSITESAdaptive Office Solutions: https://www.adaptiveoffice.ca/The Adaptive Mindset Podcast: https://www.theadaptivemindset.ca/==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474 

Send us a textIn episode 244 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Darren Salt Kesler, a Navy veteran and entrepreneur, as he discusses how he found his way into the pool industry, the importance of community, and his mission to empower fellow veterans through his successful business.Tune in to hear Darren's inspiring story of resilience and the profound impact of faith on his life.TIMESTAMPS[00:02:01] Power of faith and transformation.[00:06:44] Reconnecting with estranged family.[00:10:06] The power of hope in recovery.[00:15:44] Community-driven food and coat donations.[00:17:01] Community support for veterans.QUOTES“We believe that if we provide you with a good quality job and the process is smooth, we're helping improve your quality of life for you and your family, for generational memories to be had. We get to have a little part of that.” - Darren Salt Kesler“God's in the business of blowing mines and, he does daily. You got to believe it's possible.” - Sebastian Rusk“If you're a person without hope, I just recommend that you at least cry out to Jesus and say, ‘Hey Jesus, I'll give you a year of my life. I'll give it all to you. If you make it better, I'll give you the rest of my life.’” - Darren Salt Kesler==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSSebastian RuskInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabDarren Salt KeslerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrenkesler/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darren.keslerWEBSITEA Veterans Pool Company: https://aveteranspoolcompany.com/==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

Send us a textIn episode 243 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Jonathon WolfeBarron, the CEO at Rolling Adz LLC, as he discusses the types of brands that benefit from this innovative advertising method, the importance of maintaining an omnichannel presence, and the exciting growth trajectory his company is experiencing in 2025.Tune in to hear more about Jonathon's inspiring story and the creative strategies behind his successful business model.TIMESTAMPS[00:01:38] Vehicle advertising and technology.[00:04:51] Real-world advertising effectiveness.[00:08:04] Oregon's diverse climate advantages.[00:11:32] Mentorship and personal growth.[00:14:46] Bucky's gas station experience.[00:17:36] Digital advertising on vehicles.[00:19:58] Podcast subscription and reviews.QUOTES“I've done every type of campaign you probably think of, but we have our core values. We're like, if it's going to endanger one of my drivers, we're not going to do it.” - Jonathon WolfeBarron“Advertising is fun. It's a fun display.” - Jonathon WolfeBarron==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSSebastian RuskInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabJonathon WolfeBarronFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jonny.WolfeBarron/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathonwolfebarron/WEBSITERolling Adz LLC: https://rollingadz.com/==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

Send us a textIn episode 242 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Zulfiya Forsythe, the CEO and Founder of Omadli Group, as she shares her inspiring journey from being a corporate accountant to venturing into the world of IT and data analytics.Tune in to hear how her passion for improving efficiency led to the creation of a company that empowers others to harness the power of data and technology.TIMESTAMPS[00:01:04] Journey from accounting to IT.[00:07:11] Love for numbers and creativity.[00:08:52] Veterinary clinics and data management.[00:14:02] AI chatbot solutions for veterinary.[00:15:37] AI solutions for business processes.QUOTES"People come to you for expertise and they rely on you to kind of provide that and be self-sourced and dependent on solving these problems." - Zulfiya Forsythe“Let's take a look at the processes that are taking a long time on your end… And let's figure out the kind of workflow that we can set up for you so you can scale your business so you can also educate your team on the AI solutions as well.” - Zulfiya Forsythe“AI is definitely not going anywhere. Looks like it's here to stay, whether we like it or not.” - Sebastian Rusk==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSSebastian RuskInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabZulfiya ForsytheInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zulfiyaforsythe/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zulfiya-forsythe-akbarova-cpa-0214b98/WEBSITEOmadli Group: https://omadligroup.com/==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

Send us a textIn episode 241 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews JuliAnn Crafton, an E-Commerce Expert, as she discusses the importance of mitigating risks in business, the excitement of helping clients achieve their goals, and the lessons learned from scaling a business. Tune in to discover how Julianne's experiences have shaped her business perspective and the lessons learned along the way.TIMESTAMPS[00:02:45] E-commerce growth and entrepreneurship.[00:06:32] E-commerce marketplace expansion strategies.[00:08:34] Scaling and risk management.[00:12:26] Client referral benefits in e-commerce.[00:16:21] TikTok as a commerce platform.[00:20:01] TikTok shop evolution and strategy.[00:22:19] Digital real estate investment.QUOTES“If you don't take care of your customer, somebody else will… You have to speak their language in your language as crazy loaded as that sounds on there just to be able to help them better understand.” - Sebastian Rusk"I didn't want to start all over again for someone else. And so we just decided to start all over for ourselves." - JuliAnn Crafton"Every business, every industry has a risk involved, but working hard and striving to eliminate as much or mitigate as much risk for us and for our clients, has always been our number one priority." - JuliAnn Crafton==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSSebastian RuskInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabJuliAnn CraftonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianncrafton/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julianncrafton==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474