As entrepreneurs, we’d never dream of blowing off an appointment with a client—so why do we so often blow off the appointments we set with ourselves?

In this episode, Chuck sits down with Mark Bellestri—a seasoned entrepreneur, 3to5 Club facilitator, and Crankset leader—to explore why honoring your own calendar may be the most important discipline in business ownership.

With a diverse career spanning real estate, insurance, banking, consulting, and business ownership, Mark has successfully grown companies in the locksmith, healthcare, and education sectors. Drawing from his wide-ranging experience, he shares why keeping appointments with yourself isn’t just a productivity hack—it’s a long-term strategy for freedom, balance, and abundance.

Together, Chuck and Mark unpack:

• The difference between signal vs. noise and why most of us get stuck in the noise.
• How “playing office” keeps us busy but not productive.
• The one thing you can do each week to create permanent momentum in your business.
• Why your strategic work needs a different place than your tactical work.
• How keeping appointments with yourself leads to less stress, more impact, and lasting freedom.

If you feel trapped by the tyranny of the urgent, this conversation is for you. Learn why your own calendar is the first place to start—and how committing to yourself can change your entire business trajectory.