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Dec 2025

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TWC Talks is THE PLACE to go and hangout with Mike Walker and Taylor Welch, if you are any of the following: A consultant, educator, coach, practictioner, or strongly desire to go down any of these routes in the near future. In every episode, Mike and Taylor will discuss individual topics covering the biggest issues for consultant etc., the latest changes and trends to what's happening in the world of consulting and education, and most importantly How to think BIG and pave your path towards a business that serves you, your clients, and your team, without sacrificing the things that are important to you. So lean in, take notes, and enjoy the show!

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December 9, 202536 min

#149 - "Why Your Brain Loops, Panics, and Holds You Back"

Feeling “out of control” isn’t a flaw—it’s biology. In this episode, Taylor breaks down the hidden loops your brain runs under pressure and how to rewrite them so uncertainty stops triggering fear and starts triggering growth. Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & Resources Get an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultant https://wealthyconsultant.com/ See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/ OVERVIEW: (4:09) Control, fog, and managing yourself (7:10) Losing control & rewriting internal patterns (14:50) Re-mapping loops for resilience (21:40) The illusion of predictability (25:10) Adaptation, agility & internal certainty (33:40) Spend freely of yourself & create evidence

November 25, 202532 min

#148 - "Fear, Placebos, and the Quantum Mechanics of Your Results"

What if your anxiety isn’t random—but a rehearsal that programs your outcomes? Taylor Welch unpacks the neuroscience, placebo research, and ancient wisdom behind how expectations shape reality, and shows you how to stop mentally rehearsing disaster and start scripting the future you actually want. Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & Resources Get an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultant https://wealthyconsultant.com/ See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/ OVERVIEW: (06:00) Anxiety as deviation from normal (12:00) Perspective — turbulence before liftoff (18:00) Expectations — fear as rehearsal of failure (24:00) Timelines — slow down & enjoy the climb (30:00) Experiences — trauma, rewiring & post-traumatic growth (33:00) Action — do your job when you feel like it and when you don’t

November 18, 202533 min

#147 - " Identity Before Income Leapfrogging Levels Without Permission"

Your circumstances obey your identity, not the other way around. Explore how to “skip levels,” set compensation by conviction, and redesign systems so income expands to match who you decide to be. Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & Resources Get an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultant https://wealthyconsultant.com/ See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/ OVERVIEW: (00:52) Linear vs Quantum Thinking (02:30) The Power of Mental Clarity (05:18) Skipping Levels and Identity (10:49) Embracing Variety for Growth (13:51) Turning Problems into Fuel (23:42) The Value of Failure (28:41) Preparing for a Quantum Season

November 11, 202544 min

#146 - "Aligned or Just Uncomfortable? The Somatic Truth Behind “Upper Limits” (with Kerri Ford)"

Many founders label discomfort as misalignment and stall out. We unpack the somatic difference between fear and intuition—so you stop rationalizing and start expanding. Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & Resources Get an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultant https://wealthyconsultant.com/ See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/ OVERVIEW: (04:00) Core idea: Exit spirals faster = grow faster (06:00) Seasons vs. cycles: See long-term trends (08:00) Upper limits: How your body sabotages success (10:00) Shift: From achiever to performer (12:00) Archetypes: Eight anxious achiever types (14:00) Practices: Morning light + one clear win (16:00) Discomfort vs. alignment (18:00) Growth: The lobster lesson on expansion

November 4, 202514 min

#145 - " Control the Controllables: The Psychology of Winning Hard Days"

When chaos hits, most people panic. High performers pause. Mike Walker breaks down the art of regaining control through simplicity — zooming out, managing your mental battery, and mastering the daily reset that keeps you in the game longer. Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & Resources Get an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultant https://wealthyconsultant.com/ See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/ OVERVIEW: (01:15) Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges (02:21) The Importance of Mindset (05:24) Understanding Cycles and Seasons (08:06) Winning the Day (14:11) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

October 28, 202523 min

#144 - "Self-Sabotage and the Internal Compass: How Worthiness Regulates Your Reality"

Every result in your life mirrors your internal self-image. In this episode — pulled from one of Taylor’s Monday Mindset calls — Taylor Welch reveals how subconscious identity sets the “temperature” for your success, and how to reset it so your external world finally aligns with who you’re becoming. Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & Resources Get an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultant https://wealthyconsultant.com/ See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/ OVERVIEW: (00:55) Understanding False Dichotomies (04:02) The Importance of Permission and Self-Worth (07:59) Balancing Planning and Permission (11:45) Three Levels of Progress (18:01) Visualizing Success and Self-Worth (23:22) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

October 21, 202514 min

#143 - "The Hidden Trap of Success: How Entrepreneurs Get Addicted to Survival Mode"

If your days feel fast but fruitless, you’re likely circling the same block. Mike Walker shows how to replace motion theater with leverage, turning 30 minutes of clarity into enterprise value that 12 hours of hustling can’t touch. Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & Resources Get an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultant https://wealthyconsultant.com/ See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/ OVERVIEW: (00:56) The Success Beast: Psychological Shifts (02:38) Personal Reflections and Journal Insights (05:09) The Identity Crisis of Leaders (06:54) Balancing Hustle and Sanity (07:54) Conflicting Identities (09:25) Evolving from Hustle to Strategic Leadership (12:18) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

October 14, 202531 min

#142 - "The Hidden Gap Between Almost and Breakthrough"

Most people pay the price, then leave before the payoff. Learn the “one more day” rule, how momentum actually forms, and why disciplined repetition, not intensity—collapses the distance to your goal. Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & Resources Get an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultant https://wealthyconsultant.com/ See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/ OVERVIEW: (00:50) The Mental Game of Success (03:00) Layers of Mastery (05:33) Organizing Goals for Success (07:52) Embracing Failure and Resilience (11:50) The Power of Language and Identity (22:59) Creating Ideal Outcomes (28:47) The Pitfalls of Comparison

October 7, 202515 min

#141 - "Time, Belief, and the Billionaire’s Advantage"

Growth isn’t about speed, it’s about durability. Taylor Welch and Mike Walker reveal why most entrepreneurs burn out chasing short-term wins, and how to re-engineer your trajectory so that time itself compounds your wealth, relationships, and joy. This clip was pulled from one of Taylor’s mindset calls a few years ago—wisdom that’s still just as relevant today. Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & Resources Get an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultant https://wealthyconsultant.com/ See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/ OVERVIEW: (01:58) Belief and Mindset: Keys to Success (03:28) Overcoming Cynicism and Embracing Growth (05:33) The Importance of Rest and Recovery (07:55) Building Resilience and Faith (10:59) Achieving Success: Direction and Pace (13:27) Sustaining Long-Term Success

September 30, 202518 min

#140 - "How To Become a Better Leader: Linear Thinking vs Quantum Thinking"

Mike Walker breaks down “quantum decision making”—a framework for escaping analysis paralysis, testing multiple paths, and making confident moves faster. Learn how to boost clarity and decision velocity by treating every choice as an experiment. Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & Resources Get an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultant https://wealthyconsultant.com/ See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/ Download the Quantum Decision Matrix today: https://wealthyconsultant.com/matrix OVERVIEW: (02:19) Understanding Decision Making Processes (03:57) The Importance of Decision Permanence (06:19) Exploring Quantum Decision Making (08:36) Current State Assessment (11:41) Mapping Multiple Futures (13:14) Connecting the Dots and Pattern Recognition (14:38) Leveraging Questions for Better Decisions (15:18) Commitment and Integration (15:37) Conclusion and Final Thoughts