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🚀 From JetBlue to Southwest, culture architect Ann Rhoades has helped shape some of the most admired brands in the world.
In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Ann shares how to define values, link them to behaviors, and make culture a measurable performance driver.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why defining values is only step one
✅ How behaviors connect values to action
✅ Why culture is not soft — it's measurable
✅ How to make values a daily leadership habit
🔥 Memorable Quotes:
✨ “Your values should be a promise to every employee, every customer, every investor.” – Ann Rhoades
✨ “Values don’t get a day off. If you live them, they guide every decision.” – Ann Rhoades
✨ “Culture is the collection of behaviors across the organization. That’s what drives performance.” – Ann Rhoades
🔗 Connect with Ann Rhoades:
📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annrhoades
🌐 Website: https://peopleink.com
📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:
📱 Max Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen
🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com
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Tuesday May 27, 2025
Coffee with Max: Purpose, Hiring, and Culture
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
🚀 What happens when a leader loses their purpose?
In this solo episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Max Hansen shares how he lost his own sense of purpose, how that led to founding Y Scouts, and why meaningful work and values-driven leadership are more critical now than ever before.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why the promise of tech and social media has failed to connect us
✅ How to structure job roles and hiring around purpose
✅ Simple ways to prevent offer rejections and counteroffers
✅ Why leadership starts with clear values and accountability
🔥 Memorable Quotes:
✨ “Purpose matters more than ever. It’s the antidote to a disconnected, AI-driven world.” – Max Hansen
✨ “You can't outsource culture. Leaders drive values, values drive behaviors, and behaviors drive performance.” – Max Hansen
✨ “Hiring the right people is the only sustainable business strategy.” – Max Hansen
📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:
📱 Max Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen
🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com
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Tuesday May 20, 2025
Building Elite Organizations from the Inside Out with Michael Erath
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
🚀 From collapse to clarity.
In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Michael Erath shares how losing everything during the Great Recession led him to redefine what it means to lead and build elite organizations from the inside out.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why emotional intelligence is critical in leadership
✅ The five obsessions that drive elite organizations
✅ Why your people strategy is your growth strategy
✅ How to lead through systems without losing your soul
🔥 Memorable Quotes:
✨ “Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces intelligent people into thinking they can’t fail.” – Michael Erath
✨ “Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets. If you want better results, design a better system.” – Michael Erath
✨ “You cannot treat profit and cashflow as a byproduct and expect to be elite.” – Michael Erath
🔗 Connect with Michael Erath:
📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelerath1
🌐 Website: https://www.nextlevelgrowth.com
📘 Book: https://fiveobsessions.com/
📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:
📱 Max Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen
🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
The Power of Energy and Self-Healing with Dr. Kevin Preston
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
🚀 What if your pain isn’t the problem, but the signal?
In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Dr. Kevin Preston shares how true healing requires presence, energy alignment, and deep inner listening.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why most modern health systems overlook the root cause of illness
✅ The power of Chinese medicine and energy clearing to restore balance
✅ What hooks and cords are and how they drain our energy
✅ Why healing often starts with slowing down and listening within
🔥 Memorable Quotes:
✨ “I don’t heal people. They heal themselves. My job is to be the mirror.” - Dr. Kevin Preston
✨ “The body is one of the most powerful communication devices on the planet.” - Dr. Kevin Preston
✨ “Wholeness starts with presence. If you don’t slow down, you’ll miss what your body is trying to say.” - Dr. Kevin Preston
🔗 Connect with Dr. Kevin Preston:
📱 Website: https://drkevinpreston.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkevinpreston
🎙 Podcast: https://drkevinpreston.com/podcast/
📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:
📱 Max Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen
🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com
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Tuesday May 06, 2025
Leading Through Trauma and Emotional Health with Andy Maurer
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
🚀 From trauma to transformational leadership.
In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Andy Maurer shares how emotional health shapes leadership success, how unresolved trauma impacts executive performance, and how leaders can step into wholeness.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why trauma is often the hidden driver behind leadership struggles
✅ How emotional health impacts decision-making, relationships, and results
✅ The tools leaders can use to process stress and avoid burnout
✅ How Pursue Whole equips executives to lead from a place of strength and wholeness
🔥 Memorable Quotes:
✨ “You cannot lead others if you are not first leading yourself.” – Andy Maurer
✨ “Wholeness is not perfection. It’s integration.” – Andy Maurer
✨ “Your business will never outgrow the level of your personal growth.” – Andy Maurer
🔗 Connect with Andy Maurer:
📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymaurer
🌐 Website: https://www.pursuewhole.com
📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:
📱 Max Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen
🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com
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Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
The Power of Letting Go and Reinvention with Cal Callahan
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
🚀 From trading floors to emotional freedom.
In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Cal Callahan shares how deep inner work and courage to reinvent led to a life filled with authenticity, purpose, and clarity.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why traditional success often masks deeper desires
✅ How to heal emotional wounds through inner work
✅ Why simplifying your life can lead to more abundance
✅ How betting on yourself creates true freedom
🔥 Memorable Quotes:
✨ “When you finally connect to your heart, you get to truly give that to everyone around you.” – Cal Callahan
✨ “Simplification is the real art of living.” – Cal Callahan
✨ “Betting on yourself is the most powerful investment you can make.” – Cal Callahan
🔗 Connect with Cal Callahan:
📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cal-callahan
🌐 Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com
📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:
📱 Max Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen
🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com
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Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
From Law Enforcement to Live TV with Sean Larkin
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
🚀 From gang unit to national television.
In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Sean “Sticks” Larkin shares his 25-year law enforcement journey and how a twist of fate led him to co-host On Patrol: Live.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ What most people misunderstand about police work
✅ How Sean transitioned from chasing suspects to hosting crime shows
✅ The importance of emotional balance for first responders
✅ Why purpose matters more than rank or spotlight
🔥 Memorable Quotes:
✨ “Being a police officer is not my identity. It’s a job.” – Sean Larkin
✨ “We thought we were building a TV show. What we ended up building was a bridge.” – Sean Larkin
✨ “The tide has turned. People want law and order again.” – Sean Larkin
🔗 Connect with Sean Larkin:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_c_larkin
📖 Book: https://a.co/d/9VaiL6C
📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:
📱 Max Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen
🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com
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Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Building Apex and a Motorsport Community with Jason Plotke
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
🚀 From canceled leases to a world-class racetrack.
In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Jason Plotke shares how he turned a canceled track lease and a few phone calls into one of the top motorsport destinations in the country.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ What it takes to build a business around your passion
✅ How Apex became one of the most member-centric racetracks in the country
✅ Why Radical racing cars created radical growth
✅ The importance of building a brand through experience and community
🔥 Memorable Quotes:
✨ “We thought we were just building a track. What we really built was a community.” – Jason Plotke
✨ “The cars get you to Apex. The people are what make you stay.” – Jason Plotke
✨ “Experience comes right after you need it. We figured it out by living it.” – Jason Plotke
🔗 Connect with Jason Plotke:
📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonplotke
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexmotorclubaz
🌐 Website: https://apexmotorclub.com
📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:
📱 Max Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen
🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com
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Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
From Stunts to Sobriety with Mathew Pritchard
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
🚀 From chaos to clarity.
In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Mathew Pritchard shares his journey from fame and addiction to fitness and purpose. The former Dirty Sanchez star now inspires through plant-based living, cold water swims, and ultra-endurance events.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ What it’s like to walk away from fame and start over
✅ How extreme endurance transformed his mind and body
✅ Why sobriety gave him more than the party ever could
✅ Tips for eating clean, staying focused, and living on purpose
🔥 Memorable Quotes:
✨ "You don't need to nail your nuts to a board to prove something, but you do need to go for it." – Mathew Pritchard
✨ "I used to chase chaos. Now I chase clarity." – Mathew Pritchard
✨ "You’ve only got one body. Treat it with respect, and it will take you places." – Mathew Pritchard
🔗 Resources:
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pritchardswyd
📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:
📱 Max Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen
🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Building an Anti-Fragile Life with Eric Partaker
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
🚀 Most people don’t need more time. They need more clarity.
In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Eric Partaker shares how to build an anti-fragile life, the power of identity, and a simple habit that can change everything.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why identity is the foundation of performance
✅ How to use the 3 Alarms to align your day with your goals
✅ The difference between resilience and anti-fragility
✅ How to think, plan, and live like a high-performer
🔥 Memorable Quotes:
✨ “You can’t outperform your identity” – Eric Partaker
✨ “Resilience helps you bounce back. Anti-fragility helps you bounce forward” – Eric Partaker
✨ “Most people don’t need more time. They need more clarity” – Eric Partaker
🔗 Resources:
📱 Eric’s Website: https://www.ericpartaker.com
📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-partaker-5560b92
📚 Book: https://ericpartaker.com/the-3-alarms
📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:
📱 Max Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen
🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com
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