In this episode of The Unbridled Creative, Laura and Trent sit down with Guido Del Re, owner of da Vinci Pools, whose life proves that an unconventional path can still lead to extraordinary leadership and business success.

Guido shares his journey from Mozambique to South Africa, Europe, and eventually Texas, where competitive sailing pulled him out of school and into a life of discipline, risk, and adventure. Along the way, teaching sailing, running newspaper routes, and working in Tex-Mex kitchens gave him leadership skills, a strong work ethic, “kitchen Spanish,” and a deep instinct for serving people well.

He explains how farming in Arizona and Colorado became a leadership laboratory. By working side-by-side with crews in the fields, learning the numbers behind the business, and earning respect through service rather than authority, Guido discovered that people will work hardest for leaders who serve.

Guido then walks through the evolution of his pool career: the collapse of his father’s pool company, the founding of da Vinci Pools with his brother Tiago, and his decision to buy and run the business with precision. He shares his philosophy of designing pools that look like they were built with the house, selecting craftsmen whose work complements rather than competes with the home, and pricing every detail down to the penny—treating construction as both art and stewardship.

He also speaks candidly about COVID, including his decision not to raise contract prices for clients, how that nearly cost him the business, and how he and his wife Wendy had to reinvest, reinvent, and eventually embrace professional marketing leadership. His respect for the “art and science” of marketing mirrors the trust clients place in him to design their backyard sanctuaries.

This episode is for anyone who didn’t finish school, questions their leadership, or wonders how to stand out in a crowded industry. Guido’s story is a reminder that excellence, integrity, and a willingness to start again can set you apart.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Guido went from high school dropout to professional sailor to successful business owner
• Leadership lessons learned by working alongside farm crews
• Why he makes a friend before ever selling a pool
• How he designs pools that feel integrated with the home
• The costly COVID decisions that forced smarter systems and strategy
• Why working smarter, mastering details, and knowing the numbers doubled profits
• Encouragement for parents and students who don’t fit the traditional school model
  

Break Free Blueprint (Today’s Takeaway):

• Take something common and do it in an uncommon way
• Serve alongside your people, not above them
• Build relationships before making offers
• Get precise with your numbers
• Give yourself permission to start again

Choose one step and act on it this week—turning inspiration into transformation.

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Be bold. Break free. Live unbridled.

After a powerful interview with body-mechanics innovator Ken Mensch, Laura draws a parallel between physical pain and business pain: both are signals that something deeper needs attention. Together, Laura and Trent walk through a faith-first, systems-focused way to interpret the “it’s not working” moments in your marketing.

Highlights:

• Pain is a pointer, not a verdict—slow down and diagnose the root cause.

• Marketing isn’t a tactic; it’s a system that blends art and science.

• In a trust recession, people want to trust you before they know and like you.

• The antidote to shiny-object whiplash is a clear process, ideal-client clarity, and measurable next steps.

• BeLocal as a strategic channel: reaching new movers at the right moment with the right message to rebuild diluted brand awareness.

• The Trust Bridge: serve first, show proof, and invite the next faithful step.

You’ll learn how to:

• Spot “symptom-chasing” in your marketing and get back to causes.

• Align message, market, medium, and moment to reduce waste.

• Build trust signals that compound (print + digital + presence).

• Set realistic expectations, measure wisely, and stay the course.

Scripture-infused perspective: pain can be a God-given nudge to release what no longer serves—expect some tension, patience, and obedience as you rebuild the right way.

Break Free Blueprint (Today’s Takeaway)

1. Name the Pain - Write the honest version of “It’s not working because…”. Is it targeting, offer, message, or follow-through?
   
2. Find the Cause - Map your funnel from attention → trust → action. Circle the first weak link.

3. Replace Pills with Process - Choose one system improvement (e.g., consistent new-mover reach, lead capture, or nurture). Commit 90 days.
   
4. Lead with Trust - Add one trust signal this week (testimonial, case story, third-party feature, BeLocal placement, helpful guide).
   
5. Measure What Matters - Pick two metrics tied to the weak link (e.g., qualified inquiries, booked consults) and review weekly.
   

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Be bold. Break free. Live unbridled.

In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, Laura and Trent welcome Ken Moench, founder of The Moench Method, a revolutionary approach to bodywork that has helped thousands of people move from chronic pain to restored mobility, hope, and wholeness.

Ken has spent more than 30 years specializing in deep corrective work—combining myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and movement—to get to the root cause, not just the symptom. His motto says it all: “It hurts, but it works.”

But this episode isn’t just about the body.
It’s about obedience.
It’s about calling.
It’s about faith over fear.
And it’s about what happens when God places a gift inside you that challenges the mainstream—and you choose to follow Him anyway.

Ken shares:

• How he discovered his method by accident while preparing for PT school
• Why pain is not the enemy—it’s the body’s messenger
• The divine wisdom he prayed for that shaped his entire method
• His years of pushback from traditional systems and why he kept going
• How God repeatedly guided him with timing, provision, and divine appointments
• The emotional reality of working with people who have lost hope
• Why fear is the enemy’s tool to keep people from stepping into their God-given potential
• How he’s now expanding his mission globally, including a new center in Spain
• Why he believes there should be a Moench Method facility in every city in the world
• His soon-to-be-released book Every Baby Hurts, exploring pre-birth postural patterns and the origins of pain

You’ll also hear Laura share her own testimony of transformation from the Moench Method—how it changed her posture, her pain levels, her mood, and even her ability to show up fully and step into her calling as a podcast host.

This conversation is a masterclass in boldness, surrender, and trusting God’s design for the body and for your life.

If you’re at a crossroads…
If you feel called into something unconventional…
If you’re wrestling with fear…
This episode is a holy nudge: Step forward. God will meet you there.

Break Free Blueprint (Today’s Takeaway)

1. Pain is a messenger, not the enemy.
In your body and in your business, pain is simply a signal pointing you to the root cause. Don’t ignore it—address it with intention.

2. Your calling may not look like the plan you had.
Sometimes God leads you through a side door you never expected. Follow the fruit. Follow the transformation. Follow the peace.

3. Real transformation requires boldness.
Fear is the enemy’s favorite tool. Break through it. Walk forward. God meets you on the other side with clarity, strength, and provision.

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