196 episodes
- 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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Dr. Rob Bell - 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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Dr. Rob Bell - 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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Dr. Rob Bell - Sarah Dale is President of Know No Bounds and Partner at Performance Insights, where she works with financial advisors and financial services firms to enhance leadership, team performance, and business growth. Specializing in executive coaching and organizational development, she helps professionals build resilience, strengthen relationships, and maximize their potential.
1:11 Adapting Without Compromising Core Values
5:25 Why Leadership Vision Must Be Lived, Not Framed
10:42 The Career Opportunity That Changed Everything
12:31 Great Advisors Don't Automatically Become Great Leaders
17:20 The 7-Person Team Threshold in Wealth Management
20:32 Financial Advisor Coaching: Building High-Performing Support Teams
28:03 Using DISC to Improve Team Dynamics and Client Relationships
34:06 The Partnership Mistake That Became a Hinge Moment
36:51 Why Mindset Drives Every Leadership Decision
38:42 Mental Toughness in Wealth Management: Adapt or Get Left Behind
41:51 Abundance Thinking, Hiring, and RIA Growth
45:53 Advisor Succession Planning Is Really About Trust
48:21 The Identity Challenge of Retirement for Financial Advisors
54:27 Stop Pointing Fingers and Take Ownership of Growth
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Dr. Rob Bell Ep. 194 - Morton Brown Family Wealth - The Relationship Side Of Wealth Management
2026/06/05 | 56 mins.Dennis Morton and Katie Brown are the founders of Morton Brown Family Wealth, a firm dedicated to helping individuals and families align their financial decisions with their values and long-term goals. Through their client-centered approach, they guide families in building financial confidence, creating meaningful legacies, and navigating life's opportunities and challenges with clarity.
04:13 Billion-Dollar Vision & Goal Setting
06:01 Building a Purpose-Driven Client Experience
10:17 The Founders' Success Exercise
14:17 Transparency, Ownership & Business Growth
20:13 Consistency, Leadership & Client Trust
22:21 Wealth Beyond Money
26:22 The Future of Financial Advice
29:37 Financial Advisor Client Service Mistakes
35:23 Succession Planning for Financial Advisors
53:02 Overcoming Fear as a Financial Advisor
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About Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell
Welcome to The Mental Toughness Podcast, where high performers learn to build resilience, master their mindset, and dominate under pressure.
Hosted by Dr. Rob Bell—sports psychology coach, keynote speaker, 8x author, ultrarunner, and coach to PGA Tour winners, Olympians, and Fortune 500 leaders.
🎙️ Each episode features raw stories and insights from elite athletes, Navy SEALs, coaches, no-quit parents, and leaders who refused to fold under pressure.💡 Learn how to turn adversity into a hinge moment, manage failure, and grow stronger from setbacks.
🔑 You’ll Discover:
📍The importance of hinge moments
📍Proven mental game strategies for sport, business, and life
📍Stories of grit, struggle, comeback, and growth
📍Habits and frameworks of world-class winners
📍The role of focus, fear, and pressure in performance
📍 No one gets there alone. Let’s build a tougher mindset.
🎧 New episodes every other week🔗 Full show notes and coaching at DrRobBell.com/mental-toughness-podcast
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