A son on the brink calls his father from a riverbank and hears an answer he never expected: “I think I have some answers. Trust me.” That moment unlocks a story about real wealth—not assets, but well-being—and the hard, human path to get it back.

We sit with Jacob Ford as he traces a line from a split home to two combat deployments, the loss of purpose after service, and a three-year fall into alcohol and opiates that led to five overdoses. The turning point is vulnerable and specific: a ten-day protocol blending NAD amino acid therapy, plant-based medicine, and daily journaling in a quiet West Virginia treehouse, with his dad beside him as he confronted the scared child within. Jacob returns with clarity, love, and a vow to help others find their way home—founding Warrior Tribe Assembly alongside veteran leader Gary Hess.

Gary brings the other half of the truth: the weight of moral injury, the limits of a decade of conventional treatments, and why a peer-led container with clinical oversight can change outcomes. He lays out a practical toolkit—breath work, ice baths, meditation, stillness, intention setting—and explains how “soul retrieval” isn’t escape, but reconnection. We talk about the entrepreneurs who outrun pain with productivity, the ceilings built by old stories, and how making the unconscious conscious frees us to choose differently. This is not about transcendence; it’s integration. It’s learning to sit with shame, grief, and fear until they alchemize into agency.

If you or someone you love is a veteran, first responder, trauma survivor, or a founder hitting invisible walls, you’ll hear both hope and a plan: structure, community, and embodied practices that stabilize and restore choice. Ready to learn more or reach out for support? Visit warriortribeassembly.com. If this conversation moved you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find their way back to well-being.

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Connect with our guests:

Jacob Ford, Mental Health Specialist, Warrior Tribe Assembly
j.ford1995@hotmail.com
304.616.1019

Gary Hess, Founder, The Warrior Tribe Assembly
gary.hess@vahahealth.com
https://warriortribeassembly.com/
819 4th St, Gretna, LA 70053

Website: https://warriortribeassembly.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/WarriorTribePod
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WarriorTribeMA/videos
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-ford-a18521136/

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Investment advisory services offered through CWM LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors. The opinions voiced in the Way to Wealth with Scott Ford are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for an individual. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Guests on Way to Wealth are not affiliated with CWM, LLC. Legado Family is not affiliated with CWM LLC. Carson Wealth 19833 Leitersburg Pike, Suite 1, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742.

Ever wonder why some founders exit with clarity and calm while others get trapped by their own success? We sit down with M&A advisor Brian Goodhart of Capstone Strategic to unpack the real mechanics of selling a mid-market business—what buyers actually value, how timing and structure shape outcomes, and why “someday” is a dangerously vague plan. If your company is your largest asset, this conversation helps you protect it.

We go deep on the difference between owning a job and owning a transferable business, the quiet power of clean financials, and building a leadership bench that can run without you. Brian lays out a simple three-phase process—planning and preparation, outreach and engagement, and deal advisory to close—that keeps confidentiality tight, aligns buyer conversations with your priorities, and reduces surprises in diligence. We also break down the “selling equation,” a mix of price, terms, post-close involvement, timing, operational changes, and the personal X-factors that matter to you. Define these early and you invite offers that fit, not just numbers that flatter.

Founder fatigue is real, and naming it can save value. We talk openly about burnout, why starting early creates options, and how knowing your “enough” number guides smarter deal structures—from taking some chips off the table to rolling equity for upside. The twist? Preparing to sell often makes the business stronger and more enjoyable, so you may choose not to transact at all. That’s the point: optionality. If you want a sale on your terms, or simply a company that runs better now, this is your roadmap.

If this resonates, follow and share the show, and leave a review with the one question you still have about selling your business. Your question might shape a future episode.

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About Our Guest:

Brian Goodhart
Capstone Strategic, Director, M&A Advisory Services
8521 Leesburg Pike, Suite 230, Vienna VA 22182
bgoodhart@gmail.com
717-372-2403
www.capstonestrategic.com

As Director of Capstone’s M&A Advisory Services, Brian is a proven Growth Engineer experienced in conducting middle-market transactions on both the buy and sell sides. He works side-by-side with clients throughout the deal making process.

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https://theway2wealth.com

Learn more about our Host, Scott Ford, Managing Director, Partner & Wealth Advisor
https://www.carsonwealth.com/team-members/scott-ford/

Investment advisory services offered through CWM LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors. The opinions voiced in the Way to Wealth with Scott Ford are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for an individual. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Guests on Way to Wealth are not affiliated with CWM, LLC. Legado Family is not affiliated with CWM LLC. Carson Wealth 19833 Leitersburg Pike, Suite 1, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742.

What if your business could be a vehicle for freedom rather than consuming your life? In this illuminating conversation, Liz Hartke, founder of Luminary Leadership, reveals the transformational shift from "force" to "flow" that has helped countless entrepreneurs escape the treadmill of busyness to create fulfilling businesses.

After 14 years helping business owners scale their companies, Liz discovered a universal truth: most entrepreneurs hit ceilings not because of flawed strategies, but because their businesses outgrow their leadership. The solution isn't another marketing tactic or hire – it's unlocking the leader.

Through frameworks like the Visionary Matrix, Liz identifies how entrepreneurs get stuck in the "heavy but easy" quadrant – doing work that generates income but feels suffocating and misaligned with their deeper calling. The path forward requires courage to step into the "light but hard" quadrant – activities that energize you despite being challenging.

Particularly fascinating is Liz's approach to family integration. Rather than compartmentalizing work and family, she involves her four children in her entrepreneurial journey, making her business their classroom. Her 10-year-old researches with AI, her 8-year-old learns photography, and they host mastermind events in their home. This integration creates powerful learning opportunities while eliminating the soul-draining feeling of being constantly divided between priorities.

Most compelling is the revelation that when leaders spend more time in their "sweet spot," business growth accelerates rather than stalls. The average successful entrepreneur spends less than 5% of their time doing what truly energizes them. Increasing this percentage creates a "ripple effect that is divinely orchestrated" – doors open, clarity emerges, and success follows naturally.

Whether you're struggling with entrepreneurial burnout or seeking greater alignment between your business and life's calling, this episode offers practical wisdom for making the shift from constant grinding to purposeful flow. Ready to find your "Big Next" and create a business that fuels rather than drains your life? This conversation is your starting point.

Visit luminaryleadershipco.com/harmony for free harmony-building prompts that have helped entrepreneurs break through limiting patterns and reconnect with what matters.

Elizabeth Hartke, CEO Luminary Leadership Co.
Salem, NH 03073

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Learn more about our Host, Scott Ford, Managing Director, Partner & Wealth Advisor
https://www.carsonwealth.com/team-members/scott-ford/

Investment advisory services offered through CWM LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors. The opinions voiced in the Way to Wealth with Scott Ford are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for an individual. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Guests on Way to Wealth are not affiliated with CWM, LLC. Legado Family is not affiliated with CWM LLC. Carson Wealth 19833 Leitersburg Pike, Suite 1, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742.