In episode 18 of The VICI Code, Joe Dunaway interviews Paul Hawkins, a veteran turned entrepreneur, as he shares how discipline, structure, and intentional distance have shaped his 17+ years of leading remote teams. He breaks down the habits, mindset shifts, and practical systems that create real freedom in remote work.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with practical advice and strategies for success!

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:39] Remote work and discipline.

[00:05:33] Building trust in remote teams.

[00:09:27] Transitioning to business ownership.

[00:11:29] Courage to leave safety nets.

[00:16:42] Dual mission of Sidekicks.

[00:19:36] Moms balancing work and family.

[00:24:03] Accomplishment in business partnerships.

[00:26:05] Remote work benefits and misconceptions.

[00:31:32] Remote executive assistant benefits.

[00:34:06] Work-life integration vs. balance.

[00:38:25] Growth and scaling challenges.

[00:40:01] Fitness and language learning challenges.

[00:43:10] Remote work's impact on life.

QUOTES

• "Work really, really hard to be effective and communicate often with the people you're working with right from the start." -Paul Hawkins
• "Every single thing in my life, including my faith, has improved and increased by me focusing on my fitness and nutrition." -Paul Hawkins
• "On the other side of those challenges is another layer, another version of you that you just keep breaking the mold." -Joe Dunaway

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Joe Dunaway

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoedunaway/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-dunaway

Paul Hawkins

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hawkins-08246b24/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose_driven_paul/

https://www.instagram.com/ars_sidekicks/

WEBSITE

VICI Finance: https://www.vicifinance.com/

In episode 17 of The VICI Code, Joe Dunaway interviews Skye Waterson, founder of Unconventional Organization, as she shares her powerful journey from burnout to breakthrough, detailing her late diagnosis of ADHD during her PhD and the lessons learned along the way.

Tune in for raw, honest conversations that provide practical insights for overcoming adversity in business and life.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:03] ADHD and burnout challenges.

[00:06:30] Unlearning productivity after diagnosis.

[00:09:06] ADHD and financial challenges.

[00:12:01] Focused, balanced growth strategies.

[00:17:06] Collaborative leadership dynamics.

[00:21:01] Divergent vs. convergent thinking.

[00:25:36] Working against your own brain.

[00:26:41] Knowing yourself for leadership.

QUOTES

• "If you have ADHD, your brain's probably gotten you out of a couple of tight jams in the past, but also struggles with time blindness, working memory, and executive functioning." -Skye Waterson
• "The chances are that the answer isn't just to work harder." -Skye Waterson
• "The power of building systems based on reality, not aspiration” -Joe Dunaway

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Joe Dunaway

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoedunaway/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-dunaway

Skye Waterson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unconventional-organisation/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unconventionalorganisation/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnconventionalOrganisation/

WEBSITE

VICI Finance: https://www.vicifinance.com/

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

In episode 16 of The VICI Code, Joe Dunaway interviews Michael Tutcher II, a wealth management specialist with a background in psychology, who shares insights on how investor behavior often determines success more than market performance itself.

Tune in for raw, honest conversations that decode real stories of overcoming challenges in faith, family, and finances.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:20] Psychology of panic in investing.

[00:05:26] Human psychology in finance.

[00:10:08] Risk tolerance misconceptions.

[00:15:15] Family principles in business.

[00:20:04] Serving those who've served.

[00:22:36] Fundraising and community service lessons.

[00:26:05] Doing hard things builds confidence.

[00:30:39] Building a financial team.

[00:34:04] Community service in the industry.

QUOTES

• "When you have this discipline and you don't let your little b**** voice in your head win, it really helps you grow as an individual to become resilient." -Michael Tutcher II
• "We do hard things. We don't run from it." -Michael Tutcher II
• "Strength training just gives you confidence, not just in the gym, but in life." -Joe Dunaway

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SOCIAL MEDIA

Joe Dunaway

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoedunaway/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-dunaway

Michael Tutcher II

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-a-tutcher-ii/

Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelTutcher

WEBSITE

VICI Finance: https://www.vicifinance.com/