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Stop Burning The Boats: Why The 90-Day Success Myth Is Destroying Entrepreneurs with Chris Avery | Naked Sunday - Episode 170

In this episode of Naked Sunday, Caleb Nelson sits down with Chris Avery to call out one of the most dangerous lies in the entrepreneur world: the 90-day success myth.Chris breaks down why “burn the boats” thinking creates panic, bad decisions, and broken families—and what to do instead. You’ll hear the 20 Mile March story, how to build a business using micro time, and why slow, steady growth is the real shortcut.You’ll also hear Chris’s story of healing, faith, and forgiveness—and how facing your past can become fuel instead of baggage.If you’re building a business while juggling a job, a marriage, kids, and real life… this one will hit.What you’ll learn:Why “just jump” advice is reckless (and often fake)How to build a business without quitting your job too soonThe 20 Mile March principle (slow is smooth, smooth is fast)Why fast success can be more dangerous than slow progressHow scarcity makes coaches control clients (and kills results)Why business is personal growth in disguise“Freedom is on the other side of forgiveness”How to use your past as power instead of shameWhy purpose matters more than hypeConnect with Chris Avery:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.avery.9083/Instagram (Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/chrisaverycoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-avery-coaching/Instagram (Chris Runs America): https://www.instagram.com/chrisrunsamericaWebsite: https://chrisrunsamerica.com

Do Less, Be More: How to Start a Profitable Business After 50 with Danielle Lindner | Naked Sunday Podcast - Episode 169

Think you're too late to start a business? Think again.In this episode of the Naked Sunday Podcast, Caleb Nelson sits down with serial entrepreneur and business mentor Danielle Lindner to reveal why your 50s might be the BEST time to build a profitable business — and why it has nothing to do with hustling harder.Danielle has built multiple successful companies from scratch — including a global HR firm and a STEM-based preschool — and now helps women 50+ turn their decades of experience into real income.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome03:44 - Who is Danielle Lindner?06:10 - Building a Global HR Firm from a Closet11:35 - Opening a STEM-Based Preschool21:15 - Working with Your Spouse in Business27:00 - Raising Kids in an Entrepreneurial Lifestyle37:00 - The Jewelry Business Story: Turning Rejection into Success42:30 - Rejection is Just Information50:00 - The Importance of Foundation Over Flash58:30 - Why Mentorship Matters1:03:00 - Do Less, Be More Philosophy1:22:00 - Starting a Business After 501:26:00 - Competitive Public Speaking & Playing to Win1:11:00 - Desert Island Question: Love Boat & Goodfellas1:18:00 - Deathbed Meal: Key Lime Pie & Family1:26:00 - Final Words of Wisdom🔥 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:✅ Why rejection is just data (and how to leverage it)✅ The critical difference between a hobby and a real business✅ Why foundation beats flashy tactics every time✅ How the right mentor can save you years of trial and error✅ Why entrepreneurship is a lifestyle choice, not a job✅ The "Do Less, Be More" framework for sustainable success✅ How to reinvent yourself and build profit after 50👉 THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR:• Women over 50 ready to start something new• Second-career entrepreneurs• Anyone navigating midlife reinvention• Female founders at any stage• Experienced professionals wanting to monetize their expertise• Women who refuse to let age define their ambitions🔗 CONNECT WITH DANIELLE LINDNER:Website: www.daniellebuildsbusiness.comInstagram: @danielle.lindner | @parentingtakespracticeFacebook: @parentingtakespracticeEmail: support@daniellelindner.com🎙️ MORE FROM NAKED SUNDAY PODCAST:Listen to all episodes: iamcalebnelson.com/nakedsundaypodcast💬 If this episode resonated with you, drop a comment below and share it with a woman in her next-chapter season.Because starting over at 50 isn't starting over — it's starting from experience.#WomenEntrepreneurs #BusinessAfter50 #MidlifeReinvention #FemaleFounders #SecondCareer #WomenOver50 #EntrepreneurshipJourney #BusinessMentor #DoLessBeMore #NakedSundayPodcast

The Hidden Cracks That Kill Good Businesses with Deanna Lucas | Naked Sunday Podcast - Episode 168

Most businesses don’t collapse because of talent.They collapse because of cracks in the foundation.In this episode of the Naked Sunday Podcast, Caleb sits down with Deanna Lucas — entrepreneur, nurse practitioner, construction industry insider, and founder of DND Business Systems — to talk about business systems, leadership, work-life harmony, and why strong foundations matter more than hustle.Deanna grew up on construction sites, built homes with her family, pivoted through the housing crash, worked in emergency nursing, and now helps builders and service-based businesses automate and scale without burning out.This conversation covers:Why strong foundations matter in business and lifeThe hidden cracks that quietly destroy good companiesHow poor systems cost you time, money, and energyWhy work-life balance starts with identityThe fear business owners have around looking at their numbersHow automation and AI can give builders their time backWhy younger generations might actually be right about workIf you're a contractor, builder, service-based entrepreneur, or business owner trying to grow without sacrificing your life — this episode is for you.🔨 About Deanna LucasDeanna is the founder of DND Business Systems, where she helps builders, contractors, and service-based businesses master the business side of building through automation, marketing systems, and operational clarity.She is also the host of The Builder’s Edge Podcast, where she teaches contractors how to grow sustainable, profitable businesses.🔗 Connect with DeannaWebsite:https://dnd-business-systems.com/homeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/deannalucas01LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-lucas-b30938303/Podcast:The Builder’s Edge – Mastering the Business Side of Buildinghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-builders-edge-mastering-the-business-side-of-building/id1800286770If this episode hit home:• Share it with a builder or entrepreneur• Leave a review• Follow the show for more conversations on leadership, identity, business, and personal growthListen now at:👉 iamcalebnelson.com/nakedsundaypodcastUntil next time…Love. Every. Body.#ContractorLife#ConstructionBusiness#HomeBuilder#SmallBusinessOwner#ServiceBasedBusiness#LeadGeneration#BusinessSystems#EntrepreneurLife#LocalBusiness#BusinessGrowth

The Real Reason You’re Burnt Out (with Danielle Zilg) | Naked Sunday Podcast | Episode 167

Burnout isn’t just “too much work.”Most of the time, it’s unhealed patterns, people-pleasing, and living in survival mode while calling it “normal.”In Episode 167, I’m joined by Danielle Zilg (coach + therapist-in-training). We talk about what burnout is really pointing to, why most people chase quick fixes, and how real change happens when you stop avoiding the truth.In this episode, we cover:The real reason people stay stuck in “Band-Aid fixes”What burnout is actually trying to tell youOverworking as a coping strategy (and where it comes from)How to choose the right coach without getting burnedCoaching vs therapy: what each is best forWhy the best decisions feel calm, not hypedDanielle’s simplest advice: Choose yourselfConnect with DanielleWebsite: https://www.daniellezmft.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.z.mftFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellezilgX: https://x.com/daniellez_mftLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellezilg

Why Good Marriages Struggle with Great Sex with Dan Purcell | Naked Sunday Podcast - Episode 166

Why do so many good marriages struggle with intimacy?In this episode of the Naked Sunday Podcast, Caleb Nelson sits down with marriage and intimacy coach Dan Purcell to talk about why strong relationships often hit a wall when it comes to sex, communication, and connection.Dan shares his personal story of growing up in a conservative environment, having a great marriage on paper, and realizing there was a whole deeper level of intimacy he and his wife were never taught to explore. That discovery didn’t just improve their sex life, it improved their communication, health, confidence, and overall happiness.This conversation goes beyond techniques and talks about the patterns that keep couples stuck, including people-pleasing, fear of conflict, and losing yourself inside the relationship.In this episode, we talk about:• Why intimacy struggles are more common than people admit• How avoiding conflict quietly kills connection• The difference between codependence and healthy partnership• Why sexual conflict can be an invitation to grow• How personal growth impacts attraction and desire• What it takes to build long-term passion in marriageConnect with DanWebsite: https://getyourmarriageon.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getyourmarriageon/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getyourmarriageon/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYQphX4IJhjtLquH0dkKq4Q