In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and author of The Zenith Code, Boaz Gilad, to challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in business and life:

That success comes from working harder.

After building and taking public a real estate development company responsible for over a billion dollars in projects, Boaz shares a different perspective — one rooted in structure, not effort.

Together, Brian and Boaz explore:

Why success is not a linear path — and why that misunderstanding holds people back

How high performers think in terms of “games” with rules, constraints, and measurable outcomes

The critical role of structure over motivation — and why inspiration alone fails

How to reframe failure as data instead of identity

A practical approach to 90-day execution cycles that drive real, measurable progress

This conversation brings together Boaz’s “game-based” thinking and Brian’s S.M.A.R.T. Management philosophy — reinforcing a powerful truth:

👉 If you haven’t defined the game, no amount of effort will help you win.

If you’re a business owner, leader, or professional looking to close the gap between intention and execution, this episode delivers both mindset and tactical application.

What happens when successful leaders reach a moment where something simply feels “off”?

In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Dr. Bobby Hulme-Lippert, leadership coach, keynote speaker, award-winning storyteller, and author of Small Stories About Big Things. After two decades in professional ministry and serving in the U.S. Army chaplaincy, Bobby now helps mid- and late-career leaders navigate pivotal inflection points in their lives and leadership.

Through storytelling, curiosity, and courageous conversations, Bobby guides leaders who feel stuck on the “hamster wheel” of busyness or disconnected from the energy and purpose they once had.

In this conversation, Bobby shares how slowing down, asking better questions, and reconnecting with personal stories can help leaders realign themselves before influencing others.

In this episode:

• Why many leaders feel exhausted or misaligned despite outward success

• How curiosity and powerful questions create stronger leadership cultures

• The story of the “orange posts” and how small steps help leaders rediscover purpose

• Why storytelling builds trust and strengthens responsible influence

• How uncertainty and challenges can become invitations to growth

Bobby reminds us that leadership transformation rarely happens through grand gestures. Instead, it often begins with small stories, thoughtful reflection, and the courage to pause long enough to realign with what truly matters.

Learn more: https://bhl.coach

Episode 700 marks a pivotal moment for Daily Influence — and a shift into a deeper conversation about how leaders actually operate.

In this milestone episode, Brian S. Smith challenges a common frustration shared by business owners and leaders:

“Why isn’t our marketing working?”

The answer is direct:

It’s not a marketing problem.

It’s a communication problem — and more specifically, a lack of discipline in how communication is structured.

Social media doesn’t create the issue… it exposes it.

Brian breaks down why most marketing today is simply activity without structure, and how that leads to noise instead of trust.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why self-focused messaging gets ignored — even when it’s accurate

How S.M.A.R.T. becomes a communication discipline, not just a goal-setting tool

The difference between visibility and true understanding

Why consistency, clarity, and relevance build trust — not promotion

This episode sets the foundation for the next series:

Operating With Intent — From Discipline to Design

Core Idea:

If your communication isn’t structured, it isn’t strategy — it’s activity.