You grind, you push, you finally crack 7-figures… and instead of feeling on top of the world, it feels kinda hollow?

In this snapshot, Carl Taylor and Jackson Millan chat about the silent identity crisis that kicks in once you’ve “made it,” why the revenue game alone won’t keep you motivated, and how to flip your wealth strategy from chasing arbitrary numbers to chasing the life you actually want.

Whether you’re gunning for 7-figures or already there asking “Now what?”, this one’s for you.

You’ll hear:

• Why many entrepreneurs feel less fulfilled after hitting 7-figures
• The “left to right” thinking that’s silently sabotaging your wealth
• How to map out a 20-year vision that gives your present-day hustle actual purpose
• Why creating emotional overlap with your future self unlocks real motivation.
• How to stop tying your entire identity to your business before it breaks you

If your business isn’t funding a life that lights you up, what’s the point? Time to stop chasing vanity revenue targets and start chasing meaning.

Listen to the full episode here

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/096-financial-freedom-through-sustainable-wealth-with/id1509876869?i=1000629944295

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5k43vbJfFx4c4BJUIeFzbD

For full show notes visit: rising.show

WHERE YOU CAN FIND CARL TAYLOR

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Ever feel like you built a business you kinda hate? Let's unpack that.

If you’re a front-of-stage founder trying to juggle the CEO title while still being the magician behind the curtain, Clint Salter’s perspective will feel like a splash of truth serum.

In this snapshot, Clint and Carl get real about what it actually takes to scale past the $1M mark and why trying to “visionary” your way to $10M without a real operator is exactly why you're stuck.

This is a must-listen if you’re tired of the online noise telling you to “just hire an integrator” or “build a $10M empire” without asking the only question that matters: Do you even want that?

You’ll hear:

• Why playing both CEO and guru is the fastest way to stall out between $1M–$3M.
• The costly mistake of hiring an EA and expecting them to run your business.
• How a “successful” business model can still burn you out (and what to do instead).
• Why scaling to $10M only makes sense if it’s aligned with what you actually want.
• The truth no one says out loud: not everyone’s meant to be an entrepreneur (and that’s not failure).

This isn’t about building the biggest business. It’s about building your business. One that actually fits.

Let’s do this differently!

Listen to the full episode here

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/093-building-a-sellable-coaching-company-with-clint-salter/id1509876869?i=1000628296919

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5e8AlBaX7NuRnhbTFtPCYm

For full show notes visit: rising.show

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You think you’ve built a business, but if you’re still the only one selling. What you’ve really built is a job.

In this episode, Carl and Patrick Galang dive deep into what it actually takes to build a sales team that doesn’t tank your reputation or margins, and how doing so could be your path to working fewer hours, growing faster, and showing up more at home.

From crushing the myth that you’re the only one who can close, to managing fears around handing over the reins without quality dropping, this conversation is packed with practical insights for any founder-dad who’s ready to lead and live better.

If you’re still the only one who can close, you don’t own a business. What you’ve done is you’ve built yourself a job.

It’s time to change that.

You’ll hear:

• Why “no one can sell it like I do” is keeping you small
• How to let go without losing control or quality
• What needs to shift (in your head and your systems) before you hand over the reins

If you want to work fewer hours, make more money, and finally stop being the bottleneck—you’ll want to hear this.

It’s time to step up as a business owner. Let’s go.

Listen to the full episode here

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/090-the-power-of-a-solid-sales-system/id1509876869?i=1000626732917

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5B8YAPDXIHDjARwTzbo379

If you’re still grinding to build freedom, but if the business still runs on your back, you’ve built a trap, not a legacy.

In this episode, Carl sits down with marketing wizard Greg Cassar in a conversation built for dadpreneurs who want success and connection, not just cash flow.

You’ll hear how to flip the script, starting with the lifestyle you want and building your business to support it. Greg shares how systems and smart investing unlock freedom, why human-first content still wins in an AI-flooded world, and how to raise resilient kids who can thrive in chaos.

This isn’t just another episode on scaling revenue or juggling fatherhood. It’s about architecting a life that funds your values.

For hard working dads seeking more than just profit, this episode delivers clarity on how to build purpose, presence, and prosperity, all while keeping your kids front and center.

So don’t just view business as a grind. It’s actually a tool for adventure, freedom, and real connection.

For full show notes visit: rising.show

WHERE YOU CAN FIND CARL TAYLOR

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If your business disappeared tomorrow, what would you have left?

In this snapshot, Carl is joined by wealth strategist Todd Polke and they deliver the financial wake-up call most business owners don’t see coming.

If you're pouring everything into your business and banking on a big payday “someday,” you’re playing a dangerous game.

Carl and Todd unpack how to break free from the time for money trap, why your business isn’t your retirement plan, and how to build a life that’s unlimited by income, even if you’re not “investment ready” yet.

If you’ve been treating your business like your future nest egg, this is your financial intervention.

The grind won’t make you wealthy. Strategy will.

Listen to the full episode here

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/087-unveiling-the-power-of-systemic-strategies-to/id1509876869?i=1000625173855

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sWggOG1yu0Lz0prfwzb5l

Drowning in calls, chats, and constant context switching? You’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m joined by productivity expert and father of five, Ari Meisel, to unpack how to reclaim your time, simplify communication, and build a business that doesn’t run your life.

We dive deep into voice-first systems, asynchronous communication, and smart use of AI, all designed to help you show up as a better business owner and a more present dad. Ari shares how he runs his business with no team, no meetings, and no chaos, while still being deeply connected with his clients, his family, and his community.

Ari lays out why voice messaging beats texting across the board for clarity, emotional tone, and real-time flexibility with family, clients, and teams. He also breaks down the four tools every modern business actually needs to function without chaos and where AI can be a game-changer, and where it still falls short.

Most importantly, Ari shares a powerful lens on parenting and leadership in a fast-changing world, one where adaptability and life skills matter more than rigid routines.

This conversation is gold for any dadpreneur who feels the pressure to do it all. It’s not about grinding harder. It’s about being smarter, curating your communication, leveraging voice and AI, and creating systems that serve you, not consume you.

For full show notes visit: rising.show

WHERE YOU CAN FIND CARL TAYLOR

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While you’re busy over-analysing, someone else is quietly building serious wealth with half the effort.

This snapshot is for the overthinkers, the spreadsheet junkies, and the “I’ll-wait-for-the-market-to-crash” crew. Chris Gray breaks down why simplicity beats strategy in property investing, and how being lazy on purpose might be the smartest wealth move you’ll ever make.

If you've got cash flow and no clue what to do next then listen to this episode.

In this episode:

• Why trying to “be clever” might be your biggest wealth blocker
• How to leverage debt (without drowning in it) to grow a serious portfolio
• The simple mindset shift that separates action-takers from armchair experts
• A dead-simple rule of thumb for choosing the right kind of property
• Why paying more tax could actually fast-track your next investment

Sometimes, the smartest move isn’t to study harder. It’s to get out of your own way and just do the damn thing.

Listen to the full episode here

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/084-elevating-wealth-through-intelligent-property-investment/id1509876869?i=1000623721067

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2th0gb9nkFWMKD3vpTKa4J

For full show notes visit: rising.show

WHERE YOU CAN FIND CARL TAYLOR

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You didn’t go into business to miss bedtime and burn out.

Somewhere along the way between the hustle, the pressure to provide, and never ending to do list, the life you were building stopped feeling like yours.

In this episode, Carl sits down with marketing coach and all-around good human Adam Franklin to explore the unspoken truths about building a business while being a present, grounded dad. You’ll hear how Adam turned 4 to 5 hour workdays into his sweet spot for success, how he uses AI to create more space for parenting, not more pressure, and why he's chosen peace over hustle.

Carl and Adam also go deep into modern fatherhood, exploring how to model emotional resilience, why meditation doesn’t need to be weird or perfect to work, and how redefining success can make you more ambitious, not less.

Whether you’re a dad drowning in endless tasks or just want more time for what matters most, this episode will help with mindset shifts, practical examples, and one powerful reminder. You don’t have to do it all alone.

For full show notes visit: rising.show

WHERE YOU CAN FIND CARL TAYLOR

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