Wired For Success: Success Mindset, High-Performance Habits, and Business Success for Entrepreneurs

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Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and Business Consultant Cary Prejean for another Leaders Are Readers Wired For Success Book Club feature and author interview!

If you’re ready to scale and turn your business into a well-oiled machine that thrives without you, this is the book for you!

In this episode, we talk about:

- Cary’s proven framework for operational strategy — drawn from 30+ years of hands-on experience and his book Optimize!

- How founders can stop being the bottleneck — and start leading with clarity, vision, and confidence

- Why your words matter more than you think — and how effective communication builds (or breaks) trust within your team

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Cary is a native of Louisiana, where he graduated with High Honors from UL-Lafayette with a major in accounting, and minors in Economics and Finance. He acquired his CPA license in 1982.

He founded Financial Design Consultants, Inc. in 1987 with offices in three south Louisiana cities and a staff of 16, During this period of working with business owners, he also taught courses at four universities in south Louisiana - LSU, UL-Lafayette, SLU and BRCC. He became a certified ontological coach with the Newfield Group.

He's coached hundreds of business owners and couples in empowerment and effectiveness during that time. He founded CFO Consulting, LLC in 2020 and changed the name to Strategic Business Advisors, LLC in lat 2023 to reflect the work he does in strategic planning and change management.

His vision is to work with business owners on mastering 1. business self-sufficiency, 2. visionary development as an ongoing practice, and 3. long-term strategic planning and execution.

Links:

Freebie:

https://strategicbusinessadvisors.org/book/

Get the book:

https://www.amazon.com/Optimize-Operational-Functional-Effective-Organization/dp/1948382849

https://strategicbusinessadvisors.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryprejean/

https://www.facebook.com/CFOconsultingLA

https://www.instagram.com/cfoconsultingllc54/

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Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and serial entrepreneur Adam Rosen as they discuss how to make the laptop lifestyle work.

In this episode, we talk about:

- Making cold email work for your business

- How to use AI effectively

- Traveling the world while building a business

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Adam Rosen, a world-traveling entrepreneur, sold his first tech startup in 2019. He now leads eocworks.com, an AI-driven email marketing agency, helping companies get sales through cold email and newsletters. He has exited multiple businesses, has led multiple multi-million dollar real estate developments, and loves the freedom of building successful ventures while traveling to the most inspiring places in the world.

Links:

eocworks.com

linkedin.com/in/adamirosen;

instagram.com/adamirosen

Freebie:

https://chatgpt.com/g/g-wNYbsSrkf-cold-email-writer-3-0

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Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and owner of the R15 biohacking studio George Kozma as they discuss how to stay healthier for longer.

In this episode, we talk about:

- 💪 Why Strength Training Is the Ultimate Anti-Aging Tool – Discover how muscle is your best investment in long-term health

- ⚠️ The Hidden Dangers of Biohacking – George pulls back the curtain on the dark side of the biohacking industry

- 🚀 Elite Biohacks for Energy, Focus & Recovery – From red light therapy to precision recovery tech

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George Kozma is the Founder of the revolutionary Biohacking concept R15 Studio in Paris, whose goal is to reverse aging and increase healthspan through the use of cutting-edge strength and recovery technologies for an ultra-personalised experience.

Links:

www.r15-studio.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-kozma-68b6544/

@r15studio

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Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and CEO of Vortic Watches & Colorado Watch Company R.T. Custer as they talk about building a legacy and reviving American manufacturing.

In this episode, we talk about: 

- From Idea to Icon: How R.T. built a 7-figure luxury watch company rooted in American heritage 

- David vs. Goliath: Inside the landmark legal victory over the global Swatch Group

- Legacy in Motion: How turning antique American pocket watches into luxury wristwatches is preserving history through innovation

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R.T. is the founder and CEO of Vortic Watches, one of the only truly American-made watch companies. His journey is a masterclass in entrepreneurial resilience, high-performance habits, and business success.

R.T. took Vortic from an idea to a thriving seven-figure business, all while overcoming major challenges—including a federal legal battle against Swatch Group, which he won, setting a precedent for small businesses protecting American craftsmanship. His story is a testament to the power of mindset, adaptability, and strategic problem-solving.

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtcuster/

https://vorticwatches.com/

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What if everything you thought you knew about learning was holding you back? 

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Preston — educator, author, and founder of Open-Source Learning — to uncover how traditional education systems may actually damage our ability to learn. 

Dr. Preston shares his revolutionary approach to healing cognitive and emotional “injuries” caused by school, and how we can rebuild our learning fitness to thrive in every area of life. Whether you're a parent, teacher, lifelong learner, or just school-scarred and curious, this conversation will change how you think about learning.

In this episode, we talk about:

- Why traditional schooling may be harming more than helping — and what we can do about it

- Inside the Open-Source Learning movement: empowering students to take ownership of their education

- From classrooms to Ironmans: how Dr. Preston applies his learning philosophy in every area of life

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Dr. David Preston is an American educator, journalist, and consultant. He is the founder of Open-Source Learning and the author of ACADEMY OF ONE.

For more than 30 years Dr. Preston has helped students, leaders, and organizations strengthen their learning fitness and build high- performing learning communities. 

His clients and students have achieved extraordinary goals and realized their dreams by transforming the art of learning in today’s world. Dr. Preston continues to explore his own lifelong passion for learning. 

He is currently writing a new book on the Sixth Fitness of learning. He keynotes at conferences and competes in Ironman triathlons, and lives in Palm Springs, CA with his wife and children.

Links:

https://davidpreston.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-preston-learning/

https://litafpodcast.com/

Freebie:

http://48380173.hs-sites.com/open-source-learning-white-paper

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Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and website investor & financial freedom expert Matt Raad as they discuss the potential of building a website portfolio.

In this episode, we talk about:

- How to turn simple websites into serious monthly cash flow (even if you're not a techie)

- Behind the scenes of building a multi-million-dollar portfolio—what worked, what didn’t, and what made all the difference

- The most unexpectedly lucrative website niches right now

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Matt Raad has spent the past 27 years challenging traditional career paths and creating financial independence through digital investments. He and his wife, Liz, are website investors—they were one of the first to pioneer the strategy of buying, building, and selling websites as cash-flow assets.

Starting with nothing, Matt and Liz built a multi-million-dollar portfolio by applying their expertise in business acquisitions to the digital world. Today, through their eBusiness Institute, they train everyday people—including corporate professionals, solopreneurs, and side hustlers—how to generate income online and reclaim their time.

Beyond digital investments, Matt is passionate about alternative career paths and lifestyle-driven business models. Whether speaking to high achievers ready for a career shift or young entrepreneurs looking to skip the 9-to-5, he offers practical strategies for financial freedom.

As an experienced speaker and advisor, Matt is frequently featured on top-ranking podcasts, including Rich Dad, John Lee Dumas’ Entrepreneurs on Fire, and The RASK Australia Podcast.

Links:

⁠https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/⁠

⁠https://www.mattandlizraad.com/⁠

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@digitalinvestorshow⁠

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-raad/⁠

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Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and Chief Consciousness Officer Charley Johnson as they discuss the importance of conscious leadership.

In this episode, we talk about:

- What is a Chief Consciousness Officer—and why your company might need one sooner than you think

- Why 'consciousness' isn’t just woo-woo: The strategic edge of self-aware leadership

- From conflict to cohesion: How clarity, connection, and curiosity are transforming modern business culture

EPISODE NOTES

Charley has spent 20+ years in corporate as a business owner, 7 years in non-profit as the President of the Pay it Forward Foundation, and 10 years with an enlightened teacher. 

The combination of these three things creates a unique set of skills that will be crucial for companies and their employees moving forward. 

He is the world's first Chief Consciousness Officer and is working to bring this crucial position to the forefront of business and into companies' awareness. 

Consciousness is not spiritual; it is tactical and necessary for corporations moving forward.

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjconsciousness/

@truthhasnosides

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Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and real estate investment expert Adiel Gorel as they discuss creating wealth on autopilot.

In this episode, we talk about: 

- How to Unlock Financial Freedom with Real Estate
Discover the strategies real estate investors use to build lasting wealth—and how you can get started, even without a fortune.

- Why the 30-Year Fixed Mortgage is the Greatest Financial Gift in America
We break down how this underappreciated tool can become your secret weapon for predictable, long-term wealth.

- Turning Inflation Into Your Wealth-Building Superpower
Learn how to benefit from inflation and use it as a tailwind for your financial goals instead of a threat.

EPISODE NOTES

Adiel Gorel is one of the leading experts on Real Estate and Real Estate Investment in the United States, and around the world. A master entertaining storyteller and Thought Leader, he is the founder and CEO of ICG (International Capital Group) Real Estate Investments, a renowned real estate investment firm founded in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Since 1987 Adiel continues teaching tens of thousands of investors how to secure a strong financial future for themselves and their families, whether for college, legacy wealth growth and retirement. 

He is the author of 5 books, including his Amazon Bestseller, "Remote Control Retirement Riches”. 

As an experienced speaker Adiel has lectured or conducted seminars all over the world, including at Stanford, Cisco, Meta, Intel, Microsoft, Berkeley, Amazon, and many others. 

He has also been featured on Fox Business, ABC, NBC, Fortune, Entrepreneur Magazine, and is regularly featured in local San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles Area media. Adiel even has his own Public Television real estate show (Remote Control Retirement Riches), which is still airing in its 6th year. 

His dynamic and entertaining on-stage presence led him to be featured on TedX in 2023 (https://youtu.be/wxtJLO4aK5I?si=7ol7sddHYMkiyuls) and has been viewed more than 1 Million times.

Links:

icgre.com

https://www.instagram.com/adielgorel/

https://www.facebook.com/Adiel.Gorel.Profile/

https://www.youtube.com/c/AdielGorel

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adielgorel/

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Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and mushroom entrepreneur John James Staniszewski as they discuss the fungitarian lifestyle.

In this episode, we talk about:

- Building a community of 10M Fungitarians

- Healing the world through mushrooms

- Fighting incentives that keep people addicted to unhealthy food

EPISODE NOTES

John Staniszewski is a pioneer in the mushroom wellness movement, self-taught mycologist, co-owner of WindyCityMushroom, and founder of the Fungitarian lifestyle.

As the first mushroom wellness trainer in the US, he’s on a mission to transform health by replacing processed foods with mushrooms. Through his coaching, products, and advocacy, he’s building a community of 10 million Fungitarians worldwide.

Links:

www.mrfungitarian.com

www.windycitymushroom.com

https://www.instagram.com/mr_fungitarian

https://www.instagram.com/windycitymushroom

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