EP720: Dave Lukas – Success Secrets Of A Misfit Entrepreneur
The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast
Release Date: 10/14/2025
EP743: TL Nuggets #220 - My Speech To The Transformational Leadership Council (Jack Canfield)
The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast
“Authenticity is really the new currency in our world everywhere.” Join the audience on this special episode. I was given the opportunity to speak about the power of podcast guesting on the stage of Jack Canfield’s Transformational Leadership Council. I was invited to teh stage by my good friend, Raymond Aaron. I shared how many treat podcast appearances as a branding exercise but the real value comes from long-form conversations where you can demonstrate your authenticity, creating trust and meaningful connection. Podcast guesting allows people to be heard in context, not...
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EP742: Donna Parker - The Soul Of A Thought Leader
The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast
“The deeper we meet ourselves, the deeper we can meet someone else.” True leadership begins with self-ownership. Growth is not about eliminating pain, conflict, or contradiction, but learning how to integrate them. When individuals stop chasing a one-sided version of positivity and instead understand polarity—challenge and support, strength and vulnerability—they gain clarity, resilience, and authenticity. Life stops happening to them and starts unfolding for them, revealing meaning even in the moments once labeled as failure or trauma. Donna Parker is a global coach...
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EP741: Sandra Yancey - How To Build A Global Movement
The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast
“I’ve worked really hard and success is really hard. But what I know is harder is being broke. And what I know is the hardest is living an unfulfilled life.” Building a global movement starts with clarity of purpose, disciplined execution, and the courage to act before conditions feel perfect. Sustainable growth is created by focusing on a clear mission, reverse-engineering goals into daily priorities, and eliminating distractions that drain time and energy. Success is less about perfection and more about consistent, intentional action taken in service of something larger than...
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EP740: Ken Honda – Happy Money!!
The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast
“Happy money is money that gives you joy when you receive it and also gets you excited when you pay.” Money carries energy, whether we notice it or not. When money is received with appreciation and released with gratitude, it circulates differently through life. Instead of being a source of stress, fear, or control, it becomes a tool for joy, generosity, and forward momentum. The relationship we form with money often mirrors our relationship with trust, self-worth, and contribution. When money is treated as something positive, supportive, and purposeful, it stops feeling heavy and...
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EP739: TL Nuggets #219 – Doug MacDougall – Twice Upon A Time
The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast
“When I retired, I figured I’m going into my second career and I’m going to be a filmmaker.” Big ideas don’t always start with big budgets. Sometimes they start during moments of disruption, when plans fall apart and creativity has to take the lead. This episode highlights how shifting direction during uncertain times can open the door to entirely new worlds—both creatively and personally. Doug MacDougall joins the conversation to share the story behind Twice Upon A Time, a bold sci-fi fantasy web series that blends mystery, psychology, and time travel. What...
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EP738: Emad Rizkalla - Why You Should Do Business With Rich Customers
The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast
“We were delivering five-star service to clients who couldn’t afford it.” Most businesses don’t struggle because they lack talent or work ethic. They struggle because they’re solving real problems for customers who can’t afford meaningful solutions. When clients are under-resourced, even great work becomes exhausting, unpredictable, and hard to scale. The same effort, applied to better-capitalized customers, creates stability, clarity, and room to think long term instead of constantly chasing the next invoice. Emad Rizkalla shares how his company worked with...
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EP737: Bruce Muzik - How To Be A Better Version Of Yourself
The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast
“Most of our stress in life comes from all of the incompletions in our lives.” Becoming a better version of yourself starts with understanding the mechanics behind personal transformation. At its core, growth comes from developing integrity, building systems that eliminate overwhelm, and learning the discipline required to follow through on the commitments that shape your identity. When you treat your life as a designed creation—not an accidental series of reactions—you give yourself the structure needed to operate with clarity and confidence. Bruce Muzik shares...
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EP736: George Rivera & Michael Santonato - How To Buy Your Time Back
The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast
“I just want to focus on what I love doing, what lights me up, what brings me joy.” Buying back your time begins with understanding the true value of your hours. When you separate high-value strategic work from low-value administrative tasks, it becomes clear how much freedom can be reclaimed by eliminating, automating, or delegating what weighs you down. The core principle is simple: focus on the activities that move the needle, and build systems for everything else so time becomes an asset—not a burden. George Rivera & Michael Santonato explore how real...
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EP735: Becky Amble - Make Every Moment Count
The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast
“Take some action, make a commitment to yourself.” Every meaningful business breakthrough starts with a simple truth: your time is your most valuable asset. When you choose to treat each moment like it matters, you naturally prioritize clarity, courage, and decisive action. That mindset—rooted in focus rather than fear—creates the space for stronger ideas, smarter systems, and the confidence to grow forward. Becky Amble brings that principle to life. After realizing how quickly everything can change, Becky committed to helping entrepreneurs direct their energy toward...
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EP734: THE Michael Matthew - How To Invest In US Real Estate & Not Lose Your Shirt
The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast
“They get so excited about investing in the U.S. that they don’t get the proper consultation before they do so.” Many Canadians lose money in U.S. real estate not because the deals are bad, but because the rules are different. Success comes from understanding taxes, choosing the right markets, and keeping structures simple. When emotions stay out of the way and the math leads, cross-border investing becomes far more predictable and profitable. Michael Matthew shows how Canadians can avoid expensive mistakes by focusing on landlord-friendly states, population growth, and...
info_outline“You win this race in your mind before you ever win it with your legs. It’s the same in business. You’re going to win with your mind before you ever win it with all the tactical stuff that you do.”
Success rarely comes from following convention. It’s born from resilience, courage, and the willingness to think differently. The misfit entrepreneur doesn’t seek comfort—he seeks growth. He plays the long game, knowing that discipline, consistency, and perseverance outlast luck every time. Through every setback and success, the defining principle remains simple: keep showing up when everyone else quits.
Dave Lukas built multiple Inc. 5000 companies by thinking like a contrarian. When others pulled back during crisis, he tripled down on sales. When injuries or failures hit, he rebuilt stronger. He’s proof that success comes from mastering your mind before mastering your craft—and that long-term focus beats short-term hype.
Dave is an entrepreneur, investor, endurance athlete, and host of The Misfit Entrepreneur. He teaches people how to build financial freedom through his company, 12MinuteTrading.com, and lives by his DCP Formula: Discipline, Consistency, and Perseverance.
Expert action steps:
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Apply the DCP Formula—Discipline, Consistency, and Persistence—to every area of life and business.
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Master your mindset, because beliefs determine results.
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Spend a full day discovering what you truly want and define your core beliefs as your guiding compass.
Learn more & connect:
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The Ten-Year Career – by Dave Lukas
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