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The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws

Hosted by Ben Laws, the MaxLife Podcast goes beyond the highlight reel to bring you real, unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs and high performers. We dive into their journeys—the wins, the struggles, and the game-changing moments that shaped their success. These are raw, free-flowing conversations about business, relationships, health, and the mindset shifts that lead to massive growth. Our mission is to fire you up and inspire action—whether it’s a bold business move, a new habit, or a

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00:42:07

Are You The Problem? The Truth About Scaling Your...

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/10/05

📝 Find where you're the bottleneck in your own business.Free 1-page worksheet: https://maxlifecoach.com/episodes/are-you-the-problem-scaling-your-businessMost founders think the ceiling on their business is strategy. It's not. It's them. Executive coach Jerome Wade returns to MaxLife to explain why the owner-operator has a job (not a business), how to build a culture that unlocks elite producers, and how to finally scale by getting out of your own way.We get into why "if you are

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00:25:52

Your 14-Hour Day is Destroying Your Company's Value

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/10/01

📝 What's the one thing you're great at that's quietly capping your exit?Free 1-page worksheet: https://maxlifecoach.com/episodes/your-14-hour-day-companys-valueTwo founders can work the exact same 14-hour day and end up in completely different places. One built an asset that compounds and sells without them. The other built a very expensive job.Ben Laws breaks down Pull vs Push: why the work you're best at (your zone of excellence) quietly makes you the bottleneck, how to sort last

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00:11:41

The Money Mindset That Keeps You Broke

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/09/28

Ben Laws on the money mindset that keeps founders broke: why the number showed up and the feeling didn't.📝 Whose scoreboard are you still climbing?Free 1-page worksheet: https://maxlifecoach.com/episodes/20m-founder-operator-burnoutYou did the right tactical things. You put in the hours. The number showed up and the feeling didn't.This one's for founder-operators in the $10M-$20M range who keep hitting milestones and feel more drained every year. It's not a workload problem

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00:11:08

You Are The Bottleneck In Your Own Business

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/09/24

📝 Which decision are you afraid to hand off?Free 1-page worksheet: https://maxlifecoach.com/episodes/you-are-the-bottleneck-in-your-businessWant a business that runs without you? See how we work together: https://maxlifecoach.com/You are the bottleneck in your own business, and it's not because you lack systems. It's the founder identity that has to change before the thing can run, scale, or sell without you.

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01:48:30

#82: One Minute That Can Change How You Handle Stress...

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/07/27

Stress is inevitable.Living in survival mode isn't.In this episode of MaxLife, Ben sits down with Brett Weinroth, Co-Founder of Paragon Performance Evolution, whose work has helped Fortune 500 executives, Special Forces teams, professional athletes, and family enterprises perform at their highest level—not by working harder, but by mastering their internal state.Together they explore the science of heart coherence, emotional resilience, and a simple one-minute practice that can dramatically

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01:30:28

#81: Freedom Lives Inside Structure with Barry Friedman

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/07/13

Most people think freedom means having fewer rules.Barry Friedman believes the exact opposite.After growing up in chaos—including periods of homelessness and living out of a car—Barry found something that gave him control for the first time: juggling. That obsession became a four-time World Championship, appearances on the biggest stages in the world, and a career entertaining audiences for more than three decades.But the greatest lesson wasn't about performing.It was discovering that discipline

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00:11:50

MaxLife Mini: Successful but Miserable

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/07/06

Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/hRiH6CxVmu0Full show notes + free worksheet: https://maxlifecoach.com/episodes/the-science-behind-inner-masteryYou hit the number. You built the thing. And somewhere along the way, the success started to feel like a cage.In this clip from the MaxLife podcast, Joey Klein tells the story of the $80 million client who had everything, the estate, the family, the prestige, and broke down crying in her own library. It's the clearest picture of what he

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01:51:04

#80: Why Hard Isn't Better with Ret Taylor

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/06/29

Ret Taylor spent 35 years chasing success.From building companies and climbing mountains to running ultramarathons and achieving goals most people only dream about, he mastered the art of doing hard things.Then, 18,000 feet up on Denali, he realized something that changed everything:The life he had built was driven by a story he created as a scared 10-year-old boy sitting in a Greyhound bus station.In this episode of MaxLife, Ret shares the moment he stopped rowing against the current and started

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01:28:20

#79: The Real Reason Work Feels So Hard with Susan...

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/06/22

What if the hardest part of work isn't the work itself?Free 1-page worksheet: https://maxlifecoach.com/episodes/why-work-feels-so-hard______For decades, Susan Winchester believed workplace stress was caused by difficult people, demanding environments, and impossible expectations. Then she discovered a deeper truth: many of the struggles we face at work are rooted in stories and survival strategies we developed long before we ever entered the workforce.In this episode of MaxLife, Susan shares a

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01:04:04

#78: What If Your Intuition Is Right with Daniel White

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/06/15

What's the decision you already know, but keep out-arguing?Free 1-page worksheet: https://maxlifecoach.com/episodes/logic-isnt-enough-spiritual-intelligence____Most people trust their logic.Few people trust their intuition.And yet, some of the most important decisions in life arrive as a quiet knowing before they ever become a rational conclusion.In this episode of MaxLife, Daniel White shares stories from a lifetime of helping people remove obstacles, reconnect with their intuition, and discover a

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01:18:37

#77: The Fear You’re Avoiding Is The Door

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/06/01

Most people don’t realize how much of their life is being shaped by fear — not dramatic fear, but subtle fear disguised as comfort, certainty, and “this is just who I am.”In this episode of MaxLife, Sahrit Weinstein shares her deeply personal journey through anxiety, panic attacks, fear of flying, and self-limiting beliefs — and how learning to move through fear completely transformed her identity, marriage, parenting, and life.From conquering skydiving and scuba diving to navigating motherhood,

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01:39:17

#76: The Risk of Always Being Productive

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/05/25

Most high performers were taught that their value comes from output. But what happens when AI can do much of the work we built our identities around?In this episode of MaxLife, Marissa Brassfield and Ben Laws unpack the emotional, entrepreneurial, and deeply human side of AI — from redefining work and value creation to raising adaptable kids in a rapidly changing world.Why the future of work may reward curiosity more than productivityHow entrepreneurs can use AI to create freedom instead of

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00:48:37

#75: The Entrepreneur's Hidden Battle

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/05/18

Success doesn’t automatically create fulfillment.Ben sits down with Kelly Knight, Chris Johnson, and Dennis McIntee for a powerful conversation about the inner work behind entrepreneurship.Together, they explore adversity, gratitude, emotional honesty, confidence, identity, and the hidden struggles many high performers quietly carry.This episode is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone trying to grow without losing themselves in the process.Resources#5: From Struggle to Strength: A Conversation

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00:32:27

#74: The Truth About Money, Success, and Being Aligned

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/05/04

Most people think money is the answer. Make more of it. Manage it better. Build toward the exit. And eventually… life works.But what if money isn’t the solution? What if it’s just the amplifier?In this MaxLife compilation, Ben brings together three powerful conversations that go far beyond traditional financial thinking.Jesse Mecham challenges the idea that money is just a tool—and reveals how it actually represents your time, energy, and life… and why misalignment in spending creates stress, no

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00:33:42

#73: Who You Are Changes Everything with Erik...

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/04/27

What does it really take to live a Max Life?In this special compilation episode, Ben brings together insights from Erik Solbakken, Gary Klaben, and Ken Bogard—each sharing a different perspective on identity, adversity, and connection.You’ll learn:How to discover who you really areWhy your mindset shapes your experienceHow to build deeper, more meaningful relationshipsA Max Life isn’t built by doing more—it’s built from the inside out.Resources & MentionsHow High Performers Can Reprogram Their

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00:33:12

#72: You’re Not Stuck—You’re Misaligned with Jerome...

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/04/20

Feeling stuck isn’t always about effort or strategy. This episode reframes stagnation as a deeper issue—misalignment between who you are, what you value, and how you’re living.Why doing more can take you further off trackThe cost of operating in constant urgency and distractionHow curiosity, trust, and clarity get buried over timeThe gap between intention and how you actually liveWhy alignment—not strategy—is the real leverage pointIn this episode of MaxLife, Jerome Wade, Jason Henkel, Shannon

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00:59:45

#71: The Trap of Being the Problem Solver (And What...

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/04/13

If you’re the one everyone relies on to fix things, you might be the reason your business can’t grow. This episode challenges the belief that solving more problems equals stronger leadership—and shows what it’s really costing you.Why constant problem-solving creates more complexity instead of lessThe hidden reward loop that keeps high performers stuckHow control can quietly limit your team’s growth and ownershipThe shift from reacting in the moment to designing for the futureGuest BioChris

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01:59:01

#70: Why High Performers Still Struggle to...

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/04/06

Most people think communication is about saying the right thing. This episode challenges that—and reveals how your words are quietly exposing your internal state, shaping your relationships, and influencing your results.Why everyday language reveals hidden insecurity, tension, or clarityThe difference between speaking with agenda vs. speaking with intentionHow miscommunication is costing businesses more than strategy ever willWhat “clean” vs. “toxic” internal fuel sounds like in real

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00:20:25

#68: What High Performers Learn Too Late

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/03/30

Most high performers don’t fail because they aren’t capable. They struggle because of what they don’t see.The same drive that helps you build something meaningful can also create hidden costs — stress that feels like ambition, goals that lack clarity, and blind spots that quietly shape your decisions.And the challenge is… you often don’t realize it until much later.In this episode of the MaxLife Podcast, Ben pulls together a series of powerful moments from past conversations with Jeff Benton,

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01:34:39

68: Why Successful Entrepreneurs Still Don’t Feel...

The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws ·

2026/03/23

Guest BioJR Lay believes that when knowledge is commoditized, your published wisdom becomes your advantage. As founder of Level Up Business, he helps entrepreneurs turn their lived experience into intellectual property by publishing their books through podcast conversations—establishing them as the recognized voice of wisdom in their industry.A 2X bestselling author and global keynote speaker, JR ranks among the top 3% of podcast hosts worldwide. His insights have been featured in leading

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