Never by the Book

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Sep 2024

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Kelly Schols invites guests from across the globe to share their ‘Never by the Book’ life lessons. Each episode is packed with dynamic conversation and ‘ah-ha!’ reveals giving listeners a fresh take on what it means to overcome obstacles to build a life of wealth and fulfillment. Kelly Schols is the author of Never by the Book, a story of overcoming alcohol addiction and grabbing the brass rings of success with both hands to become a multi-millionaire by age 40. Today he travels across the globe to inspire others to take control of their finances. Kelly gives people hope that they can achieve financial freedom by becoming debt-free.

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September 30, 202447 min

Guest Appearance on the Everlasting Fulfillment Podcast with Nico Van De Venne

In a role reversal, I am sharing a podcast in which I'm the guest. Interviewed by Nico Van De Venne of The Everlasting Fulfillment Podcast, we discuss my journey from starting in the plumbing business at 16 to becoming a successful leader.🔍 Episode Highlights:Work Ethic and Perseverance: Learn how Kelly’s motto, "A little shit now would mean less shit later," perfectly captures the value of tackling hard work early for future success.Mentorship and Support: Hear heartwarming stories of how mentors and close relationships helped Kelly navigate the challenges of life and business.Impact of Community: Discover Kelly’s inspiring journey of raising funds for a cardiac rehab center in honor of his late wife, and how community support can transform lives.Balancing Life and Business: From fatherhood to entrepreneurship, Kelly shares valuable lessons on finding balance and fostering a culture of continuous learning.📢 Why You Should Listen: This episode is packed with inspiring stories and actionable insights on perseverance, community, and hard work. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this discussion will motivate you to tackle challenges head-on and find your own path to fulfillment.Connect with Nico on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicovandevenne/Reach out to Kelly Schols @ https://kellyschols.com

March 29, 2024Episode 245 min

The Turning Point with Dr. Lucette Beall

I met today's guest on a recent visit to the great state of Texas and learned her incredible story.Dr. Lucette Beall knows what it feels like to hit bottom and rebound to live an extraordinary life.Discovering a devastating breast cancer diagnosis as a newly divorced single mom with no child support then stepping out of her practice to care for her brother after a traumatic brain injury and finding herself near bankruptcy.Today we’ll learn about her turning point and how she was able to survive, thrive, and build her veterinary practice into a highly profitable enterprise.Connect with Dr. Lucette Beall here: https://www.drlucette.net/Download your Vision Map, Appreciation List, Book and more: https://www.drlucette.net/resourcesConnect on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lucette-beall-aa395744Reach out to Kelly Schols @ https://kellyschols.com

February 24, 2024Episode 134 min

The Human Design with Justin Judd

I first witnessed our guest's energy while onstage at a recent conference. He was dynamic, confident, engaging, and the kind of person you can tell at first glance: He’s been through some stuff. Justin refers to himself as a ‘sales savage’ who had taken companies from zero to 1 billion in three years. Wow! He’s vice president of sales and partnerships at CHIIRP, a communication and marketing automation software company in Provo, Utah. In today’s episode, we dive deep to explore 'The Human Design' and what it takes to change when facing a painful past. The Human Design is also the name of Justin's coaching/mentoring business he founded in 2020.Contact Justin:https://chiirp.com/ph: 385-285-9496email: Justin@chiirp.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-judd-b5052297/Reach out to Kelly Schols @ https://kellyschols.com

October 19, 202325 min

I'm in Your Corner Part 3 with Oly Olsen

Part three of "I'm in Your Corner" is the last episode of my conversation with friend and former business partner, Oly Olsen. Oly talks about living through the symptoms of a mysterious and disabling illness and coming to terms with changes he needed to make in order to get healthy. We dive deep into our discussion about his work, his family, and his future. Reach out to Kelly Schols @ https://kellyschols.com

October 11, 2023Episode 320 min

I'm in Your Corner Part 2 with Oly Olsen

Today I continue my discussion with Oly Olsen, my friend and former business partner. We discuss Oly's determination to be the best of the best as he leaned into the plumbing trade. What drove him to want his name at the top of the chart? Then we talk about his transition to ownership as part of CPI's succession plan.Reach out to Kelly Schols @ https://kellyschols.com

October 3, 2023Episode 223 min

I'm in Your Corner with Oly Olsen (Part One)

Today I interview longtime friend and business partner Oly Olsen in a series we titled 'I'm in Your Corner'. Oly's story is one of overcoming alcohol and drug addiction at a young age, accepting that academia was not in his future, deciding to become the best plumber that ever lived, and eventually becoming a partner in a multi-million dollar home service enterprise, CPI Plumbing and Heating. This interview is an emotionally raw and often entertaining ride that I know you'll enjoy.Reach out to Kelly Schols @ https://kellyschols.com

August 2, 2023Episode 134 min

From Rags to Riches with Richard Flournoy

How did a plumber go from one million in debt to a multi-millionaire in less than five years? In 2019 Richard Flournoy, found himself buried in debt. The business was struggling. He needed help. Three years later, in 2022, Richard became a multi-millionaire. How did he do it?In this episode, you’ll hear Richard’s inspirational journey starting at age 10 when he worked in his dad’s plumbing business, to starting A-Total Plumbing at age 24. We’ll explore his life-changing experience of raising a disabled son, and finally why he sought out coaching and accountability in 2019, resulting in extraordinary financial success.Reach out to Kelly Schols @ https://kellyschols.com

January 19, 202329 min

Eli Hans and Joseph Bennett with Part 2: Out of the Blue

I made the acquaintance of Joseph Bennett and Eli Hans (AKA The Sublime Guys) recently and discovered we have much in common such as views on money, passion to keep things simple, and overcoming obstacles to name a few.In this episode, Part 2, we’ll hear about Eli’s amazing story of dealing with a life-threatening illness, and other challenges musically and artfully told in his stage production: Out of the Blue. If you missed Part 1, The Art of Saying NO, and Doing Less as they relate to spending habits, we cover a lot of ground related to saving money and getting out of debt with intention.Check out Joseph and Eli's Joy of Money Workshop Series Staring January 7, 2023. Six weeks devoted to transforming your relationship with money. Check it out here: https://www.sublimeguys.com/moneyCheck out their vacation rental, retreats and workshops here: https://sanmiguelretreats.comOrder Joseph's Book: Rest the Art of Doing Less https://www.amazon.com/Rest-Doing-Less-Joseph-Bennett/dp/B0B2TF6581Join the wait list and get notified of the sensational Out of the Blue musical: a mostly one-man show starring Eli Hans and Joseph Bennett. https://www.outoftheblueshow.com/Reach out to Kelly Schols @ https://kellyschols.com

December 20, 2022Episode 948 min

The Art of Saying No and Doing Less with Joseph Bennet and Eli Hans

I made the acquaintance of Joseph Bennett and Eli Hans (AKA The Sublime Guys) recently and discovered we have much in common such as views on money, passion to keep things simple, and overcoming obstacles to name a few.Our discussion is split into two parts starting with the Art of Saying NO, and Doing Less as they relate to spending habits. We’ll also unpack Joseph’s book “The Art of Doing Less”.In Part II we’ll hear about Eli’s amazing story of dealing with a life-threatening illness, and other challenges musically and artfully told in his stage production: Out of the Blue. Check out Joseph and Eli's Joy of Money Workshop Series Staring January 7, 2023. Six weeks devoted to transforming your relationship with money. Check it out here: https://www.sublimeguys.com/moneyCheck out their vacation rental, retreats and workshops here: https://sanmiguelretreats.comOrder Joseph's Book: Rest the Art of Doing Less https://www.amazon.com/Rest-Doing-Less-Joseph-Bennett/dp/B0B2TF6581Join the wait list and get notified of the sensational Out of the Blue musical: a mostly one-man show starring Eli Hans and Joseph Bennett. https://www.outoftheblueshow.com/Reach out to Kelly Schols @ https://kellyschols.com

October 17, 2022Episode 834 min

To Hell and Back with Ed O'Connell Part Two

Part Two of To Hell and Back begins with Ed O'Connell's recovery from alcohol addiction and embracing help from others. He reaches out to the Service Round Table community to help him climb out of debt in his plumbing business (a whopping 250K). He meets his wife, Rebecca, who becomes indispensable in the success that O'Connell Plumbing becomes.When I first met Ed, the connection was instant. And it was just because both of us owned successful plumbing companies at the time, our bond went much deeper. We both had a history of alcoholism that almost killed us. Ed's story is definitely more extreme. It includes homelessness, drug dealing, and service in Vietnam. Our session covers a before and after story of sobriety and the immeasurable personal and professional success that followed. What you'll hear today in Part One of Ed's journey To Hell and Back. It is Ed's version of a living hell: Alcohol addiction. Ed O'Connell has been a mentor to many in the trades. In fact, he's won a number of awards including two for his mentorship to Service Nation Advisory Boards. He writes articles for Contractor Magazine. Before Ed sold O'Connell Plumbing, he was named Service Round Table's Contributor of the Year. Community and giving back are of utmost importance to Ed. Make sure you stay tuned for Episode Two where Ed shares his love for his community and the transformation he experienced along with sobriety.Reach out to Kelly Schols @ https://kellyschols.com