Sam Hawley is the owner of Zero Gravity Media, a brain cancer survivor, and an accomplished Spartan Race athlete. He shares how resilience, faith, and mental toughness helped him overcome life's greatest challenge while building a thriving creative business.

02:07 The Stage 4 Brain Cancer Diagnosis That Changed Everything

06:53 Preparing for Brain Surgery at Duke University

13:43 Recovery, Walking Again & Mental Resilience

19:10 Faith, Family & Finding Hope Through Adversity

24:35 Signs, Purpose & Life After Cancer

30:24 Sobriety, Addiction & Personal Transformation

37:14 Gratitude, Faith & Living as a Warrior

43:32 Mental Toughness Lessons from Surviving Cancer

46:45 Final Advice: Embrace Adversity & Live with Purpose

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Casey Weade is the founder of Howard Bailey Financial, dedicated to helping people retire with confidence and purpose. A nationally recognized retirement planning expert, podcast host, and speaker, Casey specializes in retirement income, tax-efficient strategies, and financial independence, empowering clients to build lasting wealth and live with intention.

3:01 Golf, Mental Toughness, and Handling Adversity

6:29 Goal Setting, Vision, and Wealth Management Success

8:35 Family, Purpose, and Creating a Life Worth Living

12:55 Financial Independence in Your 20s and Redefining Success

18:17 Remembering What Is True Instead of Chasing More

20:03 Lessons from Nearly 600 Podcast Episodes

23:08 The Story Behind Howard Bailey Financial

26:29 Leadership, Culture, and Scaling a Growing Firm

33:55 Accountability, Expectations, and Conscious Leadership

46:55 Casey's Definition of Mental Toughness

52:10 The Emotional Side of Retirement and Identity

54:24 Why There Is No Finish Line with Howard Bailey Financial

57:58 Final Thoughts on Purpose, Growth, and Living Fully

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Mike Bisaro is the President and CEO of StraightLine⁠, an independent fiduciary wealth management and retirement planning firm. An Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®), Mike has spent more than two decades helping individuals, families, and organizations build long-term financial confidence. He is a nationally recognized speaker on retirement planning, investment management, and financial leadership.

1:05 Golf as the Foundation for a Career in Advice

7:24 What Financial Advisors Can Learn from Great Caddies

10:07 Buying the Firm and Navigating Succession

14:31 The Hinge Moments That Changed Everything

19:29 Leading a Team While Still Serving Clients

24:02 Why Trust Is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage

28:49 The Easiest Financial Decision Is the Hardest Mental Decision

35:08 Staying Steady When Markets Get Volatile

48:30 How AI Will Impact Financial Advisors

55:55 The Future of Wealth Management and Human Connection

1:01:04 Books, Learning, and Continuous Growth

1:03:25 The Meaning Behind Puke & Rally

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