Why Failure is the Best Thing That Can Happen to You
Release Date: 03/12/2025
Success Secrets From a Secret Agent with Rebecca Fitzsimmons
BUILD with Stephen Scoggins
Most of us grew up watching NCIS on TV and thought "it would just be so cool to be like these guys!" To be in the thick of things and solve puzzles and be in the service of the American people. The life must be so exciting. But today's guest found herself being called away from that life, to serve in a different capacity and to find success there. In this episode of Build, former NCIS agent turned holistic leadership coach Rebecca Fitzsimmons joins Stephen Scoggins to unpack what it means to lead with radical alignment and authenticity. From overcoming fear to redefining...
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Overcome Your Inner Storms Today with Andelina Grossi
BUILD with Stephen Scoggins
Welcome back to Build! Today, Stephen Scoggins introduces Andelina Grossi! In this deeply moving and empowering episode, Stephen sits down with Andelina Storm Grassi, a young author, mental health advocate, and a woman of faith who is wise beyond her years. Andelina opens up about her battle with anxiety, grief, and identity — and how these internal storms led her to write her debut book, Sanity in the Storm. Andelina shares how she learned to surrender her struggles to God, process pain through writing, and serve others through her story. Whether you're facing anxiety, loss, fear, or...
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Conquer The Darkness And Embrace Life
BUILD with Stephen Scoggins
In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, Stephen interviews Brandy Vega, founder and CEO of Promise 2 Live. Together, they dive into the critical issue of mental health—unfiltered, unscripted, and honest. Brandy recounts her own suicide attempt at age 12 and how surviving that moment led to a life filled with purpose: from military service and motherhood to interviewing presidents and adopting children. But it was her daughter’s suicide attempt at 12—while Brandy was producing an NFL broadcast—that shattered her world and ultimately sparked the creation of Promise to Live....
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Conquer Your Adversity And Build a Life Worth Living
BUILD with Stephen Scoggins
Setema Gali is on Build today with Stephen Scoggins! Setema is a Super Bowl Champ! A big man with a big heart and a huge dream to help transform people to break past their limitations. He is an entrepreneur, author, a speaker, and a coach! In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Setema unpack the real journey behind all the accolades. But the heart of this conversation dives into what happened after the stadium lights faded—an identity crisis, financial collapse during the 2008 recession, and the humbling experience of selling his Super Bowl ring to pay bills. Setema reveals how...
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How to Avoid Leadership Failure While Scaling
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"Align your values with the life that you want and what you do on a day-to-day basis." – Ryan Hanley In this deeply personal episode of Build, Stephen welcomes Ryan Hanley. Ryan is a TEDx speaker and thought leader. The episode dives headfirst into the challenges and breakthroughs of what it really takes to lead authentically, and the pitfalls of chasing validation over purpose. Ryan also shares how he started and the challenges he met along the way, and the lessons he learned on his journey. What is on this episode? o Leadership misconceptions and the ego trap o Real...
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The Personal Branding AI Blueprint No One’s Talking About
BUILD with Stephen Scoggins
Personal branding is a hot topic these days, but the real question is: how do you make a real impact? How do you stand out? Stephen Scoggins chats with Joseph Shalaby for a very interesting conversation about personal branding, AI, social media engagements, and making a mark. Joe is the founder of E Mortgage Capital, one of the largest independent mortgage platforms in the nation. He is also a very successful content creator, racking up 30-40 million views a month across all social media platforms. On this episode, he shares how to effectively build a personal brand in...
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You Can Achieve Limitless Success - Here's How
BUILD with Stephen Scoggins
"This is my situation, I need to accept it, but I don't need to wallow in it. I love myself enough to move forward." – Ian Bowen Hey everyone, welcome back to another awesome episode of Build with your host, Stephen Scoggins. Today, we've got a special guest - Ian Bowen. Ian is a coach and an entrepreneur, and he's got an incredible story to share about resilience, persistence, and having a strong sense of self-belief. You won't believe what happened to Ian - the experts told him he couldn't walk, but he refused to let that stop him. He decided that doesn't define who he is....
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Put This One “Drive” in Place And Conquer Anything in Your Path
BUILD with Stephen Scoggins
What's the difference between a poor man and a rich man? The answer is not what you think. Welcome back to Build! We're here to bring you someone amazing, inspiring, and world-class. Today, we've got Stephen interviewing Coach Michael Burt. Coach Burt is the mastermind behind The Greatness Factory and the creator of "Prey Drive." He's passionate about helping others unlock their full potential, and he's gone from coaching high school teams to writing, speaking, and building a business that changes lives. What can you learn from this episode? Why is skill set alone not enough? ...
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Are The Hardest Person You’ll Ever Lead? (Watch this and learn the secret ft. Ryan Leak)
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I’ve got a story in my head about you — can you help me figure out if it’s true? Sometimes the hardest conversations lead to the biggest breakthroughs. Hey everyone, and welcome back to the podcast! Today, we've got the amazing Ryan Leak joining us. Ryan is a highly sought-after speaker, executive coach, and author of books that offer a transformative approach to leadership. In this episode, Stephen and Ryan explores the mind blogging world of working with people who can be a bit tricky. What are the key skills we need to build strong collaborations with those who may seem...
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How to Become Wealthy & Well-known The Easy Way
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There are zero examples of people who got rich from multiple streams of income. And there are zero examples of people who got famous for multiple things. The way you get wealthy and well-known is you have one amazing stream of income, and you become well-known on one single topic. -Rory Vaden Curious about how the wealthy become wealthy and how famous people achieve fame? Stephen and Rory Vaden are here to shed light on these questions in this episode of Build. Rory is a bestselling author and a renowned speaker. This is a deep and meaningful conversation between two people who...
info_outlineIn this groundbreaking episode of BUILD, we dive deep with entrepreneur, author, and punk rock lover Andrew Thorp King, the bold mind behind the powerful book "Failure Rules." Andy’s extraordinary journey, from punk rocker and record label owner to fintech pioneer and bestselling author was built on embracing setbacks as catalysts for transformation.
In this episode:
- Why failure is the "great purifier" and how it burns away your limitations.
- How Andy went from a crushing business and marital breakdown to reinventing his life completely.
- The secret to harnessing chaos and turning it into unstoppable growth.
- Practical strategies to turn your worst moments into your biggest breakthroughs.
- How to find your true calling by facing—and leveraging—rejection.
- Real-life examples and laws from Andy’s personal "playbook" that can immediately upgrade your approach to business and life.
If you’re feeling stuck, lost, or knocked down by life, this episode is your wake-up call. Andy’s authentic, no-BS insights offer you the tools to not just survive your setbacks but thrive because of them.