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“Entertaining, Informative, & Invaluable!” The Remarkable People Podcast is a powerful library of inspiring real-life stories of Remarkable People who overcame huge adversities to achieve meaningful success. Their journeys are broken down into the practical steps of how they did it, so you can too. It’s motivation, knowledge, and hope all rolled into one Remarkable show! Enjoy these Remarkable episodes and share them with your family and friends. Our community is all about helping people grow, and glorifying God. Together we do both best!! And like our slogan says, “Listen. Do. Repeat. For Life!”

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September 2, 2026Episode 141159 min

Jay Paterno: Adversity Doesn’t Define You | Faith, Family & Leadership

Send us Fan Mail Adversity may become part of your story—but it does not have to define who you are. In this episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, David Pasqualone sits down with former college football coach, author, and consultant Jay Paterno for a powerful conversation about faith, family, leadership, resilience, identity, and what happens when the life you expected suddenly changes. Jay grew up as the son of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, but this conversation goes far beyond football. Jay shares the values his parents taught him, the difference between success and excellence, how to balance family and professional ambition, why children need to learn how to face adversity, and why a leader should never abandon foundational values simply because circumstances change. Jay also shares his personal perspective on the public crisis that changed his family's life, the loss of his coaching career, his father's death soon afterward, and how faith helped him reinvent himself at age 43. In this episode you'll discover: • Why adversity does not have to define your identity • The difference between success and excellence • How to stay grounded in your core values • Why “when you get home, be home” • The Blue Line principle for life balance • Why parents should prepare children for the path • How to stop living in someone else's shadow • Why leaders will never win unanimous approval • The difference between problem people and solution people • How faith and patience help during difficult seasons • Why progress happens one play—and one day—at a time One of Jay's most powerful reminders: “You can't let the adversity define you.” And perhaps even more importantly: “That's not the last chapter written in your life.” ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome & What to Expect 02:13 Jay Paterno Joins the Remarkable People Podcast 03:41 Sponsor Break 05:20 Jay's Story Begins 05:55 Core Values from the Paterno Home 07:00 Faith, Service & “We, Us and Our” 09:08 Growing Up with a High-Profile Father 09:55 “When You Get Home, Be Home” 11:25 The Blue Line: Creating Boundaries in Life 12:33 Success vs. Excellence 13:38 Faith as a Positive Way of Living 16:43 Growing Up as Joe Paterno's Son 19:07 Prepare the Child for the Path 20:29 Proving Himself Outside His Father's Shadow 22:17 Being Released from Other People's Expectations 24:33 17 Seasons of Coaching & Lessons from Adversity 25:54 Education, Athletics & Developing Leaders 28:17 Preparing Athletes for Life After Football 32:04 The Penn State Crisis and Jay's Career Reset 34:27 Losing His Father 35:22 The Book of Job & Reinventing Life at 43 38:12 Turning Pain into Prevention & Helping Others 40:31 Dealing with Anger, Critics & False Accusations 40:46 Problem People vs. Solution People 44:18 Protecting Marriage, Family & Faith 44:45 “You Can't Let Adversity Define You” 45:25 “That's Not the Last Chapter Written in Your Life” 46:05 You Don't Need Everyone's Approval 49:24 Finding the Pony in the Manure 51:50 Advice for Anyone Ready to Quit 52:08 Faith, Patience & Hope 53:01 Progress Happens One Step at a Time 53:32 Life Is the Next Play 55:16 Stack the Days & Small Victories 55:50 Final Thoughts 56:24 Listen. Do. Repeat. For Life! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOW Visit the sponsors and partners mentioned in this episode and use promo code: REMARKABLE where applicable. Promotional offers and terms may change, so verify the current offer when ordering. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ If this conversation helped you, please LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT with your biggest takeaway, and SHARE it with someone currently walking through adversity. Listen. Do. Repeat. For Life! #JayPaterno #OvercomingAdversity #RemarkablePeoplePodcast Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

August 26, 2026Episode 141059 min

One-Page Wealth: David Nassief on Going from Fired at 63 & Nearly Broke to Millionaire by 69

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if you were fired at 63 and discovered you were nearly broke? In this powerful episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, David Pasqualone sits down with David Nassief to discuss how he went from being fired at 63 and nearly broke to becoming a millionaire by 69. David shares the hard lessons he learned after decades of making money but not building wealth. He explains how losing his job forced him to rethink everything, simplify his financial strategy, and create what became the One-Page Wealth Compass—a practical framework designed to help everyday people build real wealth without making money unnecessarily complicated. This conversation is for anyone who wants to: • build wealth later in life • become financially independent • recover after financial setbacks • simplify investing • get out of debt • stop living paycheck to paycheck • create a practical money plan • understand what really builds wealth In this episode, David discusses: • what happened when he was fired at 63 • why making money and building wealth are not the same thing • how he recovered after feeling financially trapped • why simplicity matters so much in personal finance • the One-Page Wealth Compass • career and income growth • debt freedom • emergency funds and investing • low-cost index funds • the rule of 72 • market volatility • why clear direction matters more than speed • how identity must be rooted in something deeper than your job title One of David’s most powerful lines in this episode: “Clear direction beats misdirected speed every time.” Get David’s free One-Page Wealth Compass: https://onepagewealthcompass.com Learn more about the book: One-Page Wealth Compass by David Nassief 🌎 Connect with the Remarkable People Podcast: https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ 📺 Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@remarkablepeople ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to the Episode 01:37 What Listeners Will Gain from This Episode 02:45 David Nassief’s Background and Early Career 03:37 Fired at 63 After 18 Years 05:28 Starting Over on Straight Commission 08:50 Why David Needed a Wealth Compass 10:16 Download the Free One-Page Wealth Compass 12:37 Career and Income Come First 13:24 Debt Freedom and Why It Matters 14:26 Emergency Fund vs. Investing 21:05 The Five North Star Principles 22:04 Live on Less Than You Earn 28:23 Verify Before Trust 32:20 The Rule of 72 Explained 33:02 David’s 3 Keys to Building Wealth 41:07 Identity Beyond a Job Title 52:13 Where to Get the Book and Free Wealth Compass 54:23 Clear Direction Beats Misdirected Speed 55:26 Final Encouragement and Wrap-Up ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOW Use promo code, "REMARKABLE" at participating sponsors and partners mentioned by David Pasqualone. Offers and availability may change over time, so always verify current details before purchasing. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ If this episode helped you, please: LIKE the video SUBSCRIBE to the channel COMMENT with your biggest takeaway SHARE this with someone who needs hope and practical financial direction Listen. Do. Repeat. For Life! #OnePageWealth #DavidNassief #RemarkablePeoplePodcast Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

August 19, 2026Episode 140959 min

One Last Hit: Austin Rampt on Addiction Recovery, Faith & Redemption

Send us Fan Mail Retirement? Not this time. This episode goes somewhere much darker—and much more redemptive. In this powerful episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, David Pasqualone sits down with Austin Rampt to discuss addiction, relapse, shame, faith, family, recovery, and redemption. Austin shares an unforgettable story of childhood anxiety, bullying, deep emotional pain, drug addiction, burning down his family home, arrests, sobriety, relapse, running to Mexico, cartel danger, rock bottom, and finally the truth that began changing everything: you do not have to earn love. This episode is for anyone battling: addiction relapse shame hopelessness emotional wounds spiritual confusion family breakdown or the belief that their life is too far gone to be restored In this conversation, you will hear about: childhood wounds and how they shaped Austin’s identity the first time alcohol made the noise go quiet addiction, overdoses, and life in Mexico the lie of “not good enough” why the opposite of addiction is connection how faith, surrender, and truth changed his life the power of family, fatherhood, and recovery how rock bottom became the beginning of redemption One of Austin’s most powerful lines in this episode: “The opposite is not sobriety. It’s deep, intimate connections.” If you or someone you love is struggling, please share this episode. Connect with Austin Rampt 🌐 Website: https://onelasthitbook.com 📘 Book: One Last Hit Available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Audible, and his website. Connect with the Remarkable People Podcast 🌐 Website: https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ 📺 Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RemarkablePeople Episode Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Episode 00:40 What Austin Promises to Deliver 01:52 Affiliate Sponsor Break 03:03 Austin’s Childhood, Shame, Anxiety & Baseball 06:05 First Drinks, First Peace, and the Start of Addiction 07:12 Burning Down the Family Home 08:25 College Collapse, Arrests & Teen Challenge 10:51 Grandma’s Funeral, the Golf Cart Incident & Jail 12:30 Sobriety, Business Success, Marriage & Relapse 14:05 The Opposite of Addiction Is Connection 15:11 Divorce, New Relationship & a Dangerous Spiral 17:12 Marchman Act, Rehab or Jail, and Fleeing to Mexico 18:36 Cartel Chaos, Violence & Self-Pity in Mexico 20:47 The Childhood Trauma Beneath the Addiction 23:41 The “Not Good Enough” Wound 25:07 Despair, Suicide Talk, and a Serious Clarification 27:01 Stuck in Mexico City and the Family That Changed Him 31:04 Gunpoint, Rock Bottom & Returning to Treatment 32:14 The Breakthrough: You Don’t Have to Earn Love 34:07 Vulnerability, Recovery & Real Relationships 35:11 Family, Fatherhood & Surrendering Control 37:45 Addiction, Emptiness & the Need for God 38:43 Austin’s Spiritual Journey and Return to the Bible 43:14 Do 12-Step Programs Align with Scripture? 48:37 Austin Today: Family, Book, Businesses & Service 51:20 What Peptides Are and Austin’s Professional Work 52:26 Growth Happens in the Valley 54:16 Where to Find Austin and His Book 55:17 Slow Down and Notice the Miracles 55:39 Final Encouragement and Wrap-Up Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

August 13, 2026Episode 140850 min

Don’t Retire from Purpose Chris Maduri on Identity, Faith & Your Second Act

Send us Fan Mail Retirement should be the beginning of your next meaningful chapter—not the end of your purpose. What happens when your career ends and the title, routine, responsibilities, and identity that shaped your life suddenly change? In this powerful episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, David Pasqualone sits down with Chris Maduri, founder of Vibrant Retirement, to explore how to find purpose after retirement, rebuild your identity beyond work, deepen your faith, and create a meaningful second act. Chris shares much more than retirement advice. He opens up about his own remarkable journey through adoption, struggles with identity, the devastating loss of his best friend, alcohol, divorce, multiple DUIs, jail, and the spiritual transformation that followed. During one of the lowest seasons of his life, Chris began reading the Bible, slowing down, becoming still, and developing a deeper relationship with God. That process helped him begin seeing himself differently—not according to his failures, income, career, achievements, or the opinions of other people, but through a completely different understanding of identity, grace, responsibility, and purpose. In this conversation, you’ll discover: • Why financial preparation alone does not prepare you for retirement • How career and achievement can become dangerously connected to identity • Why you should begin designing your “second act” years before retirement • How to balance work, family, health, faith, and enjoying life now • Why stillness, prayer, listening, and self-awareness matter • How Chris rebuilt his life after addiction, DUIs, divorce, and jail • Why failure does not mean your life or purpose is over • How small acts of service can reveal a much larger purpose • Why purpose ultimately has to extend beyond yourself • How to stop endlessly preparing and begin taking meaningful action • Why you do not need to be perfect before you can add value to someone else’s life One of Chris’s most powerful insights from the episode: “If you’re looking for purpose, it has to be outside of you. No one’s purpose is to help themselves.” Whether you are 25, 45, 65, approaching retirement, already retired, experiencing a major life transition, or simply wondering, “What does God want me to do next?”—this conversation is for you. Your career may eventually end. Your job title may change. But if you are still here, your life still matters—and there is still good you can do. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CHRIS MADURI Chris Maduri is the founder of Vibrant Retirement, where he helps people think beyond the financial side of retirement and ask better questions about identity, time, relationships, purpose, and their next chapter. ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Retirement Doesn't Mean Retiring from God's Purpose 01:33 What You Can Expect to Gain from This Episode 02:08 Why Financial Retirement Planning Isn't Enough 03:27 Busyness, Midlife & “What Happened to My Life?” 05:56 Designing Your Second Act Before Retirement 07:30 Don't Wait Until Retirement to Start Living 08:52 Work-Life Balance & Escaping Hustle Culture 10:50 Chris Maduri's Story: Childhood, Adoption & Identity 14:02 Loss, Alcohol & the Beginning of a Downward Spiral 15:18 DUIs, Jail & the Turning Point 17:22 How Chris Found God While in Jail 18:15 The Bible, Identity & How God Uses Broken People 20:29 Redemption, Grace & Second Chances 22:39 Stop Living for Other People's Approval 24:55 Rebuilding Life, Marriage, Family & Faith 27:04 Leaving the Traditional Career Path 28:41 Feeling Lost? Start by Being Still 31:46 Prayer, Stillness & Meditation 33:17 Training Your Mind Like a Muscle 35:04 Physical Movement & Flexibility 36:20 Retirement Arrived—Now What? 36:46 Purpose Has to Be Outside of You 37:40 Finding Purpose Through Serving Others 38:20 Start Moving Before You Know the Destination 39:10 The Power of Saying Yes 39:30 The Men's Retreat That Changed Chris's Direction 41:00 Bible Study, Ministry & Service 41:52 Vibrant Retirement & Connecting with Chris 45:09 Final Lessons on Balance, Faith & Imperfection 45:52 Don't Apologize for Who You're Not 46:20 The Gifts Inside You Are Waiting to Come Out 46:48 Listen. Do. Repeat. For Life! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ If this conversation helped you, please LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and SHARE this episode with one person who may be approaching retirement, questioning their purpose, rebuilding their life, or simply wondering what God has for them next. Your share may be exactly what that person needs today. #PurposeAfterRetirement #ChrisMaduri #RemarkablePeoplePodcast Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

August 7, 2026Episode 14071 hr 1 min

URGENT: Mike Lindell Resigns from MyPillow to Focus on Minnesota Governor Race

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready for the truth about the Minnesota Governor's race? In this urgent, passionate, and raw episode of The Remarkable People Podcast, Mike Lindell reveals why he just stepped down as CEO of MyPillow to dedicate his life to saving Minnesota. With the primary election rapidly approaching on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Mike exposes the corruption of the Uniparty, Tim Walz, Amy Klobuchar, and Lisa DeMuth. "This decision is not about walking away. It is about stepping forward to serve. I am putting Minnesota above myself, my title, and my business interests so I can give this campaign and the people of our state my full time, energy, and attention." — Mike Lindell We dive deep into Mike's 82-page budget plan that eliminates the state income tax and tackles the massive costs of illegal immigration. Did you know Minnesota taxpayers are spending $159 million a year to house 1,400 illegal immigrants in the state prison system—averaging over $113,000 per illegal alien every single year? We are spending more on criminals than we do on our disabled American veterans. This is a spiritual battle for the future of our state and our country. Listen now, share this with every Minnesotan (and American) you know, and get out to vote on August 11th! ➕ Additional Links, Offers, and Details Mentioned in Interview: ✅ Support Mike's Campaign: https://LindellGov.com ✅ Support MyPillow: https://MyPillow.com/Remarkable. Use promo code REMARKABLE for 30-80% off your entire order AND free shipping too! ✅ Check out the full episode and details at https://DavidPasqualone.com/MNGovRace2026 ✅ Mike's Proposed MN Budget can be downloaded at https://mikelindellgov.com/ ✅ Download the FULL 799-page Report Mike Discusses with proof of fraud, bribery, and election fraud now! https://electioncrimebureau.com/lotsaevidence/ ✅ 2026 Minnesota Farmfest Full Governor's Forum: https://youtu.be/RqLKfYAc_GM?si=lnqNzP98E9F4MVzr ✅ CORRECTION: 7-0 Mosque approval in McKinney TX, not Virginia: https://www.fox4news.com/news/mckinney-city-leaders-vote-7-0-approve-controversial-mosque-development Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

August 5, 2026Episode 140657 min

When Life Happens: The Comeback After the Setback | Cherita O'dell on the Remarkable People Podcast

Send us Fan Mail "I could feel my leg tearing in three places as I was launched up into the air... There I was, knowing that my dream was over, that I had reached the highest and lowest point of my life at the exact same time." ~ Cherita O'dell Key Discussion Highlights & Takeaways Turning Insults into Fuel: How Cherita used the verbal bullying she faced in high school as mental "power packs" to become a stronger athlete. The Olympic Heartbreak: The harrowing story of slipping on a wet takeoff board days before the Olympics, tearing her leg in three places. The Power of a Pivot: Why you should let your day job fund your passion until you can fully transition into your true calling. Manifesting Success: How writing the vision down and boldly declaring her goals helped Cherita acquire the exact luxury car she needed to elevate her real estate brand. Trusting Divine Timing: Cherita's journey through an eight-year single season, the personal development she embraced, and how it led to her marriage and family. ⏱️ Show Timestamps & Chapter Markings 00:00:00 - Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast 00:02:51 - The Comeback Helps You Deal with the Setback 00:06:45 - Becoming "Cherita the Cheetah" and Overcoming Bullying 00:09:50 - Earning a Full Ride to Rice University 00:15:00 - Jumping a National Record from Pure Anger 00:17:10 - The Olympic Nightmare: Tearing Her Leg in the Rain 00:20:20 - Finding Hope from Missionaries Outside the Olympic Village 00:24:40 - The Mental Game of an Elite Athlete 00:28:15 - Transitioning to Hospitality and Real Estate 00:34:20 - How to Transition Your Career Safely 00:42:15 - The Power of Manifestation and the White Luxury Car 00:49:30 - Navigating an 8-Year Single Season and Divine Timing 00:52:00 - Cherita's Book: Good God! Guest Bio: Cherita O'dell is a former Olympian, author, and luxury real estate agent based in Barbados. After earning a full athletic scholarship to Rice University, she qualified for the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta in the long jump. A devastating injury during a practice meet abruptly ended her athletic career. Since then, Cherita has transitioned into hospitality and entrepreneurship, serving as a successful realtor for the past 20 years. She is also the author of the book Good God! , a comical and insightful look at her eight-year journey as a single woman before starting her family. Website: https://cheritaodellspeaks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheritaodellspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheritaodellspeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherita-odell Check out the full episode and special offers at https://DavidPasqualone.com/Cherita now! Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

July 22, 2026Episode 140536 min

George Rivera on Faith, Fatherhood & Founder Freedom: You Can Make More Money, But You Can’t Redo a Childhood

Send us Fan Mail “You can make more money, but you can never redo a childhood.” ~ George Rivera Key Discussion Highlights & Takeaways The Wake-Up Call: How a final conversation with his dying father shifted George’s perspective from chasing money to valuing time. Scaling Freedom vs. Chaos: Why your business structure dictates your lifestyle, and how to intentionally design a business that scales freedom. The Freedom Audit: A step-by-step process to track your time, apply the “10K per hour filter,” and ruthlessly eliminate, automate, or delegate tasks. Delegate Outcomes, Not Tasks: Why delegating simple tasks causes “context switching” and kills productivity, and how to use AI and SOPs to delegate entire outcomes. The 18 Summers Rule: A powerful reminder that parents only get 18 summers with their children, making the case for being present now. ⏱️ Show Timestamps & Chapter Markings 00:00:00 – Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast 00:01:26 – George’s Golden Nugget: The 18 Summers Perspective 00:02:29 – Sponsor Break: Console Vault 00:04:16 – The Early Hustle: George’s 31-Year Entrepreneurial Journey 00:05:37 – The Turning Point: A Conversation with His Dying Father 00:07:16 – Cash Rich, Time Poor: The Temptation to Burn It All Down 00:08:48 – Redesigning the Business: From 90 Hours to Complete Freedom 00:09:30 – Teaching His 8-Year-Old Son Real Estate Negotiation 00:15:11 – Helping Founder Dads Reclaim 10-20 Hours a Week 00:16:50 – The Freedom Audit & The Time Liberation Trifecta 00:20:18 – How to Delegate Outcomes (Not Tasks) Using AI 00:22:49 – The Myth of the “Open Door Policy” and Context Switching 00:27:42 – Founder Dad Tables & Connecting with George Rivera 00:30:39 – Final Thoughts: Escaping the Founder Prison Remarkable Guest Info: Guest Bio: George Rivera is a 31-year entrepreneur who started his first online business in 1995 while still in high school. Despite reaching incredible financial success, George found himself trapped in the “founder prison,” working 90-hour weeks and sacrificing his family life. Following a profound realization before his father’s passing, George re-architected his life and business to prioritize his family. Today, he is the creator of the Buy Back Time Formula and Founder Dad Tables, dedicated to helping other cash-rich, time-poor fathers reclaim 10-20 hours a week to reconnect with their families without sacrificing their business. Website: https://buybacktimeformula.com/branding For full episode details and All Remarkable Special Offers, visit https://DavidPasqualone.com/GeorgeRivera Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

July 15, 2026Episode 14041 hr 9 min

From Failing College to Financial CEO: William Bissett on True Leadership and Letting Go

Send us Fan Mail William Bissett is the founder of Portus Wealth Advisors, a firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, dedicated to helping small business owners navigate complex financial landscapes. After overcoming a turbulent childhood, tragic family events, and early academic failures, William built a resilient career in financial planning. Launching his own firm in 2019, he has since grown it into a multi-million-dollar operation. William is also an active angel investor, a dedicated husband and father, and a passionate advocate for leading businesses from a place of abundance rather than fear. Key Discussion Highlights & Takeaways Redefining Failure: Why failing is only permanent when you give up, and how muscles—like people—must reach failure to build true strength. The Catering Epiphany: How serving figures like Alan Greenspan at a catering job in D.C. inspired William to return to college, study economics, and turn his life around. The Danger of a Fear-Based Mindset: How William realized he was building his business out of a fear of bankruptcy—mirroring his father's tragic struggles—and the steps he took to shift to an abundance mindset. Stepping into the CEO Role: The difficult leadership transition from being a financial planner who controlled every detail to becoming a true CEO who empowers his team. Giving Up Control: William’s ultimate advice on why realizing you have zero control over life is the first step toward true personal and professional freedom. ⏱️ Show Timestamps & Chapter Markings 00:00:00 - Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast & The Meaning of Failure 00:03:19 - Sponsor Read: Hunter's Blend Coffee 00:04:21 - William’s Childhood: Divorce and Living Out of a Suitcase 00:13:00 - Coping with Trauma and Family Tragedies 00:24:00 - Failing College and the D.C. Catering Job Wake-Up Call 00:27:00 - Finding Financial Planning and Rejecting Predatory Sales 00:37:00 - Earning His Own Firm: Launching Portus Wealth Advisors 00:46:00 - Shifting from Fear to Abundance in Leadership 00:54:00 - The Struggles of Delegation and Trusting Your Team 01:03:00 - Final Advice: Why You Must Give Up Control Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

July 8, 2026Episode 14031 hr 14 min

17 Years of Addiction to Running America: Chris Avery’s Blueprint for Shattering Limiting Beliefs

Send us Fan Mail "The key is letting go. The key isn't holding on, the key is letting go. And so I realized if I wanted to move in a new direction in my life, I had to let go of some of these things in the past." ~ Chris Avery Chris Avery spent the first part of his life battling the dark shadows of childhood molestation, physical abuse, and a 17-year addiction to drugs and alcohol. Realizing he needed to change his trajectory, Chris immersed himself in personal development, faith, and mentorship, ultimately transforming his life and achieving sobriety. Today, Chris is a dedicated coach, husband, and father. He is currently preparing for a monumental physical and mental feat: starting January 1, 2027, Chris will run the entire perimeter of the United States, completing an ultra-marathon (31.1 miles) every single day for 365 days. Key Discussion Highlights & Takeaways The Power of Environment: How Chris found sobriety by changing his circle, attending leadership events, and listening to over 10,000 hours of personal development audio. Redefining Forgiveness: Why Chris views forgiveness as a tool for his own freedom rather than for the perpetrator, and how seeing the humanity in others helped heal his deep anger. Shattering Limiting Beliefs: The incredible story of how Chris ran a full 26.2-mile marathon with absolutely zero training just to prove that our minds hold us back more than our physical abilities. The "One Mile" Strategy: How Chris built the discipline to run around America by setting a goal so small—running just one mile a day—that it was impossible to fail. The 5-Minute Marriage Hack: The simple nightly gratitude journaling practice Chris and his wife used for a year to save their struggling marriage and shift their focus to love and appreciation. ⏱️ Show Timestamps & Chapter Markings 00:00:00 - Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast 00:02:21 - Sponsor Read: Upgrade Your Truck with Maxzina 00:03:44 - Chris Avery’s Origin Story: Childhood Trauma & Abuse 00:08:14 - 17 Years of Drug and Alcohol Addiction 00:11:57 - The Turning Point: Finding Mentors & Personal Development 00:16:12 - Stepping into Leadership & Finding Sobriety 00:27:00 - How to Truly Forgive and Let Go of the Past 00:43:00 - Moving to Utah & A Crazy Marathon Proposition 00:48:45 - Running a Marathon with Zero Training to Break Limiting Beliefs 00:52:19 - The Next Massive Goal: Running the Perimeter of America 00:54:12 - Starting Small: Building Trust with One Mile a Day 01:03:00 - How a 5-Minute Nightly Gratitude Journal Saved Chris's Marriage 01:08:48 - Connect with Chris: chrisrunsamerica.com To watch the full episode and get all special offers and details, visit our official website at https://DavidPasqualone.com/ChrisAvery now! Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

July 1, 2026Episode 140257 min

Stage 4 Cancer to Still Standing: The Steve Olsen Story of Hope, Mindset & Action

Send us Fan Mail Steve Olsen is a retired dentist, a high-performance coach, and a walking miracle. Diagnosed simultaneously with stage four lymphoma, stage one kidney cancer, and total kidney failure requiring dialysis, Steve was handed a grim medical prognosis. Refusing to accept the “probable,” he relentlessly focused on the “possible”. By combining traditional medical interventions with advanced mindset techniques, NuCalm neuroacoustic technology, and deep faith, Steve achieved complete remission within a year. Today, through his platform OptimalPerformance.cc, he coaches everyone from patients to race car drivers on how to control their thoughts, enter the flow state, and live a life of victory. Key Discussion Highlights & Takeaways The Cancer Diagnosis: How Steve processed the devastating news of stage 4 lymphoma and kidney failure, and why he immediately rejected the standard terminal timeline. Possible vs. Probable: The crucial mindset shift required to survive critical illness, and why Steve tells patients to actively seek out stories of people who beat the odds. The NuCalm Protocol: How Steve used binaural beats and the NuCalm system to safely guide his brain into the Gamma flow state, allowing him to visualize his immune system destroying cancer cells. Respond, Don’t React: Why reacting is an emotion-driven survival reflex, whereas responding is a deliberate, calm, and practiced choice that lowers the body’s toxic stress load. The Black Door: A powerful illustration of why human beings often choose the comfort of known suffering over the fear of the unknown—even when the unknown leads to freedom Key Timestamps & Moments of Gold 00:00:00 – Episode Intro & MyPillow Mega Sale 00:02:40 – Welcome Steve Olsen: The Importance of Mindset 00:05:00 – Steve’s Early Life, Photojournalism, and Coaching Roots 00:09:10 – Facing Stage 4 Lymphoma, Kidney Cancer, and Dialysis 00:13:30 – Fixed vs. Growth Mindset and the Power of Definition 00:15:10 – The Bernie Siegel Story: How Words Can Kill or Heal 00:20:40 – The Gamma Brain Wave: Visualizing Healing and Flow State 00:23:00 – Using NuCalm to Warp Time Perception and Relieve Stress 00:30:20 – Stress: The Silent Killer and the “Respond vs. React” Framework 00:35:00 – Victor Frankl and Choosing Your Response in the Darkest Times 00:38:00 – Rebuilding Concrete Hope When All Seems Lost 00:44:00 – Entering the Gamma State Safely with Binaural Beats 00:50:00 – Connecting with Steve Olsen at optimalperformance.cc 00:54:00 – Final Thoughts, Taking Action, and Episode Wrap-Up Website: https://OptimalPerformance.cc (not .com) More Info: https://www.copingconqueringcancer.com Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!