The $3 Million Loss That Unlocked Purpose & Peace featuring Brad Chandler

In this thought-provoking episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with longtime CG member and personal friend Brad Chandler to uncover one of the most inspiring transformations I’ve witnessed in our community. Brad opens up about his journey from being a high-volume real estate investor chasing financial success to becoming a happiness coach committed to helping others heal from the inside out.

 

We talk about everything—from childhood wounds that unconsciously drove his early business decisions, to the $3 million mistake that changed his approach to risk, to the powerful inner work that unlocked a new sense of purpose and peace. Brad’s story is not just about business; it’s about rediscovering identity, healing generational trauma, and building a life that feels as good as it looks. If you’re an investor who’s ever wondered why success still feels unfulfilling—or how to scale your business without sacrificing your sanity—this is the episode for you.

 

Timeline Summary

[0:00] - Introduction

[2:22] - Brad’s early entry into real estate and the evolution of his investment model

[4:25] - How a casual recommendation led Leon to add a jingle that transformed his brand

[7:10] - Childhood scarcity and how conflicting parental beliefs shaped Brad’s drive

[11:19] - The origin of Brad’s business partnership and building Express Homebuyers

[17:03] - The $3 million loss: reckless development deals and the subconscious fear behind them

[25:01] - Brad’s awakening: a three-hour session that unraveled decades of unresolved trauma

[28:06] - The concept of memory reconsolidation and how it erases negative behaviors

[36:52] - The transformation process and how quickly clients start to experience change

[40:17] - Real-world business results from Brad’s coaching clients

[47:26] - The real reason most people want to scale—and why it’s worth re-examining your “why”

 

5 Key Takeaways

 

1. Money Doesn’t Equal Worthiness: Brad believed financial success would make him feel valuable. It took a personal crisis to realize that belief stemmed from childhood experiences—not truth.

2. Subconscious Beliefs Drive Behavior: 95% of our daily actions are influenced by unconscious programming formed before the age of 10. Rewriting those patterns can radically shift your life and business.

3. Transformation Can Be Quick: Brad’s breakthrough came from a single weekend session. Many of his clients experience life-changing results within just five weeks.

4. True Leadership Starts Within: Brad’s shift from chaos-driven business owner to present, supportive leader didn’t just change his team culture—it improved company performance.

5. Redefine Your “Why”: Scaling for validation or fear of inadequacy leads to burnout. Purpose-driven growth, grounded in self-love, leads to sustainable success and joy.

 

Links & Resources

 

• Take Brad’s Self-Love Quiz: https://unlocklimitlessyou.com/

• Collective Genius Podcast: https://thecgpodcast.com/

• “7 Levels Deep” Exercise and other tools: Available under Resources at https://unlocklimitlessyou.com/

If Brad’s story moved you like it moved me, take a moment to rate, follow, and review the Collective Genius Podcast. And if you know someone grinding their way to burnout, share this episode—it might be the wake-up call they need.