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In this soul-stirring conversation, Rodric sits down with transformational coach and nomadic entrepreneur Chris Marhefka. From burning the candle at both ends as a multi-business owner to designing a vision-led life across Europe, Chris shares the pivotal mindset shifts that high-achieving founders must make when hustle alone stops working.

They dive deep into:

• The moment that forced Chris to reimagine what success actually looks like.
• The biggest mental hurdle for founders: “No one can do it like I can.”
• How to delegate without micromanaging (and actually build trust with your team).
• Why slowing down and creating space is the key to scaling your impact.
• The courage to say “no” to anything that’s not a full-body “yes.”

And in a vulnerable closing moment, Chris shares a powerful story of fatherhood, compassion, and leadership that changed the trajectory of one man’s life forever.

🔥 Quotes:

“If it’s not a 100% yes, it’s a no.” – Chris Marhefka

“You will always be the bottleneck if everything must be done your way.” – Chris Marhefka

“There’s leadership in our vulnerability—and healing, too.” – Chris Marhefka

🕒 Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Meet Chris Marhefka (and why he’s recording from Spain)
• 2:00 – Why successful founders still feel stuck
• 5:00 – The mindset shift that changes everything
• 8:40 – From micromanager to leader: a practical framework
• 13:00 – Chris’s journey from burnout to nomad life
• 19:00 – Vision first, decisions second: How to future pace your life
• 24:00 – Why most men have never experienced stillness
• 27:00 – A vulnerable moment that became a breakthrough for others

👤 Guest Links:

🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRIS https://chrismarhefka.com

📱 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chrismarhefka/?hl=en

📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMarhefka/

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In this heart-centered and honest episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Suzanne Leydecker—author of A Woman On Top—to talk about money, identity, healing, and growth. From her split-second decision to write a book during a breakup to building a platform of truth-telling and personal responsibility, Suzanne shares what it really takes to transform pain into purpose.

She opens up about the loneliness of inheritance, the challenge of saying no, and how her three core principles—don’t take things personally, take personal responsibility, and only say yes to what is a “hell yes”—have reshaped her life. If you’ve ever felt alone in your journey or unsure of your next chapter, this episode offers a powerful reminder: you’re not the only one. And you don’t have to do it alone.

💡 Highlights & Takeaways:

• The 11-year journey behind her book A Woman on Top
• Why “no” is a complete sentence (and how to say it with grace)
• What it’s really like to inherit wealth and the unexpected judgment that comes with it
• How writing authentically opened the door to a movement
• What Suzanne learned from a water ski dock moment that changed everything

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

“If it’s not a Hell Yes, it’s a No.”

— Suzanne Leydecker

🔗 Guest Links:

• Website + Free Guide: suzanneleydecker.com
• Instagram: @suzanneleydecker
• Book: A Woman On Top: My Journey of Self-Discovery Through Love and Money https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Top-Journey-Self-Discovery-Through/dp/1962074005

📍Timestamps:

00:00 – Book goals, podcast momentum, and why saying “no” matters

07:35 – Suzanne’s intro: water skiing, Aspen, and becoming an author

10:56 – Rodric's unexpected reaction to the book

11:17 – The moment she decided to write the book

14:24 – Building a movement from vulnerability

22:24 – The 11 ways to say no (and how to get them)

24:42 – The story she almost left out

30:52 – Why her happiness started in 2020

33:55 – A challenge to the audience: try doing just one thing differently

35:19 – Wrap-up and where to connect

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In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Josh Carr—entrepreneur, gearhead, and CEO of Echo Water. From restoring vintage Fords to building category-defining smart bottles, Josh brings the same level of craftsmanship and obsession to every project he touches.

They dive into how Echo Water became a market leader in the emerging hydrogen water space, why obsessing over the little things actually matters, and how Josh’s refusal to settle for “good enough” helped scale the company from niche idea to national brand. If you’ve ever struggled to simplify your story, build authority in a new category, or balance the grind with your passion—this episode is for you.

💡 Highlights & Takeaways:

• What hydrogen water actually is—and why it outperforms coffee
• The engineering behind Echo Water’s smart flask and how it’s disrupting the wellness space
• How Josh scaled the company by removing buyer risk and simplifying the story
• A candid take on why “good enough” is the enemy of innovation
• The power of metaphors in marketing and storytelling
• The difference between lifestyle chasing vs. loving the grind

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

“Give them the story they’ll tell when they buy what you sell.”

— Josh Carr

🔗 Guest Links:

🔗 Website: https://www.echowater.com

🧠 Quote to remember: “Give them the story they’ll tell when they buy what you sell.”

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshcarr6/

🧪 Try Hydrogen: EchoWater.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/superstar/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshcarrsuperstar/?locale=tr_TR

📍Timestamps:

00:00 – Ford builds, Baja races, and gearhead bonding

10:07 – Josh’s intro and the science behind hydrogen water

14:58 – From skeptic to CEO: how Echo Water came to be

16:14 – What makes Echo different (smart bottles, supplements & science)

20:07 – The Apollo connection: How the flask works

23:20 – Scaling through education and story simplicity

27:50 – Marketing metaphors and buyer psychology

30:26 – Coaching, welding, and the true value of expert advice

33:20 – Where to find Josh (aka “Josh Carr Superstar”)

34:36 – Rapid-fire Q&A: biggest mistake you don’t regret, and the scary bucket list item Josh still hasn’t faced

37:56 – Final takeaway: love the grind or you won’t survive the game

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What would you give to hear your grandfather’s stories one more time? For Andrew James Allan Hall, that question turned into a business—and a mission.

In this heartfelt episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Andrew James Allan Hall, co-founder of No Story Lost, a company that turns family stories into beautifully bound books. They talk about legacy, launching businesses with soul, the hard exit of a nonprofit during COVID, and the difference between saying yes to everything vs. designing a life you actually want.

Whether you’re a coach, founder, nonprofit dreamer, or just someone who wants to capture your family’s story before it’s too late—this episode is a must-listen.

💡 Highlights & Takeaways:

• The emotional spark behind No Story Lost (and how to capture family stories without regret)
• Why Canada's "smartest person" couldn’t make the finals (hint: choreography)
• What really happened when COVID crushed Andrew’s first business
• How to gracefully shut down a nonprofit while preserving its mission
• The “Goal Stack” process Andrew uses to design each year with intention
• Why the best founders are also the best at saying no

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

“If you want a lifestyle, work for the government. If you love the pain and the grind—that’s entrepreneurship.”

— Andrew James Allan Hall

🔗 Guest Links:

• Legacy books: https://nostorylost.com
• Andrew’s personal book: To Die Gallantly (available via Blurb)
• Guest speaker + coaching inquiries: Reach Andrew via nostorylost.com

📍Timestamps:

01:40 – The origin story of No Story Lost

05:59 – How the business works (interviews, editing, photo integration)

07:50 – Andrew’s surprise appearance on Canada’s Smartest Person

09:34 – Why Andrew wrote To Die Gallantly

12:43 – The real work behind writing and editing a book

14:06 – His first business: launching and growing a national nonprofit

16:47 – When COVID broke the business and what came next

21:27 – Becoming a life coach and working with young entrepreneurs

26:03 – The “Goal Stack” Andrew uses every year

27:31 – Rodric’s morning mantra: “Am I moving the needle?”

30:27 – Final wisdom: record your parents, capture their stories now

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In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Dave Molenda—speaker, bestselling author of Growing on Purpose, and host of the Positive Polarity Podcast. Dave shares the story of how the 2008 crash forced him to pivot from construction supplies to coaching—and how that pivot unlocked his real purpose.

From small course corrections to hard-won lessons about work-life balance, Dave offers practical insights for entrepreneurs who feel like they’re grinding alone. The conversation hits on blind spots, burnout, and why your business might be doing worse than you think (even if it feels “fine”).

Whether you're scaling a team or just trying to survive another quarter, this episode will get you thinking differently—and moving with more purpose.

💡 Highlights & Takeaways:

• How the 2008 housing crash pushed Dave into coaching
• Why “no news is good news” is a terrible business strategy
• The most dangerous blind spot leaders have
• How to design a business that fits around your life—not the other way around
• Why hard work alone isn’t the badge of honor it used to be

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

“Today’s cavity is tomorrow’s root canal. Don’t wait for the pain to start before you ask for help.”

— Dave Molenda

🔗 Guest Links:

📚 Book: Growing on Purpose – https://positivepolarity.com

🎧 Podcast: Positive Polarity Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-positive-polarity-podcast/id1511230852

🔗 Rodric on Episode 252: “Embrace Your Best Life” - https://positivepolarity.libsyn.com/252-embrace-your-best-life-a-journey-to-fulfillment

🌐 Website: https://positivepolarity.com 🎧 Podcast: Positive Polarity Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-positive-polarity-podcast/id1511230852

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_molenda/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Positivepolarity/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmolenda/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@positivepolarity1500

📍Timestamps:

01:45 – Who is Dave Molenda and what does he do?

02:30 – Blind spots, boiling frogs, and the myth of “everything’s fine”

05:40 – The 2008 crash and the pivot that changed everything

09:46 – Rodric’s journey into coaching

12:06 – Why even coaches need coaches

13:20 – The research behind Growing on Purpose

15:41 – Question for the next guest

16:13 – What advice would you tell your 20-year-old self not to take?

18:13 – Setting boundaries with time and client expectations

21:04 – Why speed is worth paying for

24:01 – Million Dollar Flip Flops: the name that hooks you

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Guest: Alicia Farricelli, Emotional Intelligence Consultant

Topic: Why business growth begins with emotional growth

In this episode, Rodric sits down with emotional intelligence consultant Alicia Farricelli to explore why so many business leaders hit a ceiling—not because of a lack of strategy, but because of unhealed emotional patterns.

💡 Key Highlights:

• The myth of “separating business from personal”
• Signs that you haven’t done the inner work (and how it shows up in your leadership)
• Why high emotional intelligence is a non-negotiable in post-COVID business environments
• Alicia’s personal journey from burnout and breakdown to aligned success
• How nervous system regulation rewires your capacity to lead
• The truth about firing (sometimes it's the best gift you can receive)
• Her best advice for college grads entering today’s workforce

🧠 Top Quote:

"We’ve got a world full of unhealed inner children trying to run companies. What they really want is to feel safe." – Alicia Farricelli

🔗 Connect with Alicia:

Website: https://aliciafarricelli.com

Instagram: alicia_farricielli

Facebook: Alicia Farricielli

Linkedin: Alicia Farricielli

Workshops • Leadership Coaching • Speaking Engagements

📌 Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

01:18 – Alicia’s work in emotional intelligence

04:32 – Why “I need results, not therapy” is a red flag

09:45 – How suppressed emotions sabotage leadership

14:22 – Signs you need to do the inner work

18:40 – Leadership growth starts with emotional accountability

24:18 – Alicia’s origin story: burnout and breakthroughs

30:05 – Advice to college grads (stop listening to your parents?)

33:50 – Final thoughts: Let go of shame, lean into healing

🔄 Share this episode with a leader who’s doing the inner and outer work.

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As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

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In this high-powered episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric welcomes digital marketing veteran Borja Cuan, co-founder of Four15 Digital. With 24+ years in the game and $280M in managed ad spend projected for 2025, Borja drops raw, actionable insights on media buying, platform strategy, and why patience and communication are everything when it comes to performance marketing.

This is the episode you send to anyone who says, “Let’s just test a couple hundred bucks and see what happens.” Spoiler alert: that’s not how it works.

🔥 Highlights & Takeaways:

• [01:30] – Borja’s journey from internet startup employee #29 to co-founding a top-tier digital agency
• [06:20] – Why defining your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) is step one in any media strategy
• [08:45] – The truth about marketing budgets: even a 10x ROAS doesn’t guarantee unlimited spend
• [12:10] – Human capital post-COVID: the new expectations and challenges of hiring
• [15:40] – How transparency and alignment set the tone for client relationships
• [19:15] – The 90–120 day commitment rule for testing paid media channels effectively
• [25:00] – Creative testing: what to do when you find a winner and how to iterate
• [32:30] – What really makes an agency worth working with (hint: it's not the sales deck)
• [36:00] – Why investing in client relationships is how you create retention and standout results

💬 Favorite Quotes:

“Eventually the wave will crash. Don’t get complacent—iterate while you win.” – Borja Cuan

“When someone tells you ‘we’ll spend unlimited if it works,’ they rarely mean it.” – Borja Cuan

“Relationships outlive ROAS. Take your clients to dinner.” – Rodric Lenhart

🔗 Connect with Borja Cuan:

🔹 LinkedIn: Borja Cuan

🔹 Agency: four15digital.com

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In this episode, Rodric sits down with Emmy Award–winning filmmaker and founder of BrandMagnetic, Mariana Henninger, to talk about the one video every entrepreneur should have. Mariana shares how her background in global documentary filmmaking led her to help business owners build trust and accelerate sales—by making themselves unforgettable.

They break down:

• Why top-of-funnel trust is broken—and how to fix it
• The 4 Trust Triggers that move cold leads to warm buyers
• Why “About Me” pages still matter—and how to do them right
• The psychology behind narrative transportation (and why it’s marketing gold)
• How to lead with emotion without losing authority

Whether you’re a builder, coach, or creative, this episode will reframe how you show up in your marketing—and why your story is your greatest asset.

🎯 Quote of the Episode:

“We don’t just want to resonate as peers—we want to resonate as the expert who gets them.” — Mariana Henninger

🎬 Watch Mariana’s Brand Video: brandmagnetic.com/mariana

📄 Grab the Cheat Sheet: brandmagnetic.com/cheatsheet

📲 Connect with Mariana

• Instagram: @brandmagnetic
• LinkedIn: Mariana Henninger
• Twitter: @thisismariana

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & who is Mariana?

02:20 - The trust disconnect in today’s marketing

04:50 - From NBC to entrepreneurship: Mariana’s backstory

08:40 - The real reason most digital marketing doesn’t stick

13:20 - The 4 Trust Triggers

18:15 - How to create top-of-funnel connection that lasts

21:40 - StoryBrand vs Story Resonance

26:10 - Narrative Transportation: How to bypass objections

30:40 - Who BrandMagnetic serves (and who it doesn’t)

36:00 - Done-for-you vs DIY brand video options

39:40 - Why you can’t just be “relatable”—you need authority too

44:30 - Mariana’s cheat sheet & final takeaway

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As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

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