Mastering Entrepreneurial Overwhelm with Radical Responsibility | Fleet Maull #453
Release Date: 01/26/2026
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info_outlineShow Notes for Fleet Maull Podcast Episode Episode Overview Join host David Hill in conversation with Dr. Fleet Maull as they explore stress management, mindfulness practices, and radical responsibility for entrepreneurs. Learn practical strategies to optimize your nervous system, improve decision-making, and build sustainable business success.
Fleet Maull helps overwhelmed founders and scaling entrepreneurs step out of survival mode and into CEO-level leadership. Drawing on 25+ years as a business strategist and founder of multiple mission-driven ventures, including an Inc. 5000 company, Fleet developed a high-impact MBA program specifically for bootstrapped entrepreneurs looking to break through 6- to 7- or 7- to 8-figure bottlenecks.
Action Steps Establish a morning routine (even 5-10 minutes)
Practice the "Stop, Feel, Breathe, Be" micro-practice throughout your day
Learn breath regulation techniques at HeartMind.co Identify your top 5 daily priorities through journaling Implement the Pomodoro technique (45-minute focused work blocks)
Delegate tasks that others can do 80% as well as you Practice mindful exercise with full presence
TIME STAMPS
00:00 - 00:30 Introduction & Welcome
00:30 - 02:33 Understanding the Negativity Bias & Why Your Mind Wanders to Stress
02:33 - 10:41 The Two Branches of Your Nervous System Explained
10:41 - 14:30 Why Entrepreneurs Don't Do What They Know They Should (KEY INSIGHT)
14:30 - 20:25 The Power of Mindful Exercise & Morning Routines
20:25 - 24:27 From Operator to CEO: Building Systems & Delegating
28:48 The RISE Morning Routine Framework
34:26 - Stop, Feel, Breathe, Be: The One Micro-
Practice to Start Today His immersive program isn't just business coaching—it’s a complete recalibration of how leaders approach growth, delegation, and sustainability. Fleet’s work combines proven operational strategies with mindset mastery, helping founders replace burnout with vision, build aligned teams, and unlock years of progress in a fraction of the time.
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David Hill is a trailblazer in marketing, sales training and coaching, leveraging over 36 years of experience across multiple industries. He has worked with some of the top companies, including Success, Cardone 10X, and leading real estate brands. David founded Path to Sales Mastery, where he specializes in helping sales professionals and business owners overcome common sales challenges. Known for his ability to drive significant growth, he enables clients to boost their sales by up to 50% and more within 90 days or less. Through his proven strategies, personalized coaching, and practical solutions, David continues to inspire and empower teams to reach their full potential. David also hosts the Path to Sales Mastery podcast with over 400 episodes featuring guests Gary V, Mel Robbins, Grant Cardone, Brian Tracey, and many others.
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