The Voice of Growth Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
Hosted by Manny Teran, the Voice of Growth podcast, sponsored by Profectory, is where entrepreneurs and business leaders gain the insights they need to navigate both the external and internal forces shaping their success. Through insightful monologues and deep-dive interviews with visionary entrepreneurs and business leaders, we explore trends, strategy, and operations while uncovering the mindset needed to lead with clarity, resilience, and wisdom. Success isn’t just about mastering the market—it’s about mastering yourself. The Profectory Podcast helps you do both.
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In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, Manny Teran explores the evolving job market in the age of AI, where bots are increasingly dominating both sides of the hiring process. He discusses how automation is overwhelming hiring managers and job seekers alike, and why resumes alone are no longer enough. Instead, Manny offers a five-part strategy focused on human connection, proof-based portfolios, and intentional engagement to cut...
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, Manny Teran explores how entrepreneurs and leaders can strike harmony between consistency and adaptability in a volatile world. Drawing on Stoic philosophy, he introduces the "dual lens" approach—balancing inner discipline with outer strategic awareness. Manny also highlights five iconic companies (GM, FedEx, Microsoft, Airbnb, and Tesla) that launched or thrived during global turmoil by e...
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, host Manny Teran dives into the universal struggle of starting—why we hesitate even when we have big dreams and bold plans. Drawing from Stoic philosophy, personal anecdotes, and real-life examples from entrepreneurs like Sarah Blakely and Howard Schultz, Manny explores the internal barriers of excuses, fear, ego, and perfectionism. He shares practical tools like clarity, constraint-driven...
From the NFL to Cutting-Edge Sports Tech | Gerhard de Beer on Innovation & Resilience Gerhard de Beer’s story is one of bold reinvention. In this episode, the former NFL lineman shares how he transitioned from elite athlete to real estate investor and founder of DigiWrist—a company changing the future of play-calling in sports. 🏈 How sports prepared him for business 📈 Real estate strategies that scale 📡 The revolutionary tech be...
In this deeply personal episode of The Profectory Podcast, host Manny Teran unpacks the hidden emotional layers of moving into a new home—a process that ranks among life’s most stressful experiences. Through the lens of Stoic wisdom and modern psychological research, he reveals how moving is not just a logistical task but a spiritual and identity-level shift. Drawing from the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, Man...
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, host Manny Teran welcomes acclaimed author and marketing expert Shawn Campbell to share his entrepreneurial journey. Shawn dives into the pivotal moments and lessons learned from years of building businesses and adapting to change. The conversation touches on the value of reinvention, the evolution of marketing, and how seemingly small decisions often shape the biggest outcomes. Listeners ...
In this final episode of The Stillness Series, Manny Teran shares how stillness helped him through one of the hardest seasons of his life. He offers four powerful tools—solitude, nature, digital breaks, and reflection—to help you reset and sharpen your focus. These practical strategies are designed for high achievers who need to recharge without losing momentum. Stillness isn't retreat—it's preparation for your next leap.
In this third episode of the Stillness Series, we explore the power of free flow thinking and its connection to breakthrough insights in business and life. We explain the difference between focused and diffuse thinking, urging listeners to deliberately create space for mental stillness. Through personal stories, scientific research, and team-based applications, Manny shows how moments of rest can unlock strategic clarity and perfor...
In this second episode of The Stillness Series, we explore how nature can act as a powerful antidote to the chaos of modern life. He shares personal insights from a transformative camping trip that sparked the idea for this series. Backed by science, Manny reveals how nature lowers stress, boosts creativity, and replenishes cognitive energy. Whether you're deep in the woods or stuck in the city, you'll learn practical ways to recon...
In this first episode of The Stillness Series, Manny Teran breaks down the powerful—but often overlooked—principle of stillness and its essential role in high-performance leadership. Drawing from Stoic wisdom and modern neuroscience, Manny explores how stepping back, slowing down, and creating intentional space in your life is not weakness—it's strategy. He shares personal stories of emotional growth, explains why leaders feel like...
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market, we dive into the story behind the story with Dr. Ricardo Valerdi — professor, engineer, and founder of the groundbreaking nonprofit Science of Sport.
What started as a small baseball statistics camp for middle schoolers in Tucson has grown into a national movement partnering with over a third of Major League Baseball, the NFL, NBA, and more. Ricardo shares h...
Most leaders think willpower is the key to achieving goals.
But what if the real power comes from alignment — aligning your habits, your environment, and even your subconscious mind?
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, we explore:
- Why stoicism alone isn’t enough
- James Clear's 4 Laws of Behavior Change
- Chase Hughes' methods for subconscious alignment
- Why identity shapes action more than motivation ever could
- How to build...
In this powerful episode of The Profectory Podcast: Mastering the Mind and Market, host Manny Teran dives into the world of authentic connections and community building with Frank Vidal, the founder of Tucson Thrive. Frank shares the inspiring journey behind creating a virtual mastermind that fosters vulnerability, deep conversations, and genuine growth.
We explore how Tucson Thrive breaks the mold of traditional networking by prio...
Welcome to The Profectory Podcast, where we explore the forces that shape success—both in business and within ourselves. I’m Manny Teran, and today, we’re diving into a concept that has the power to transform not just how we lead in business, but how we live our lives.
Today’s topic is ‘Memento Mori,’ a Latin phrase that translates to ‘remember you must die.’ I know—it sounds intense, but trust me, it’s one of the most powerful ide...
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, I’m joined by Molly Gravatt, CEO of Radiant Dev, to uncover the story behind the story of her career. From navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship to empowering engineers and businesses with the right talent, Molly shares golden insights on resilience, AI in staffing, and overcoming bias in hiring.
💡 Key Insights:
- How vulnerability and authenticity create lasting relationships...
23andMe, once valued at $6 billion, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a massive data breach and a collapse in customer trust. In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, Manny Teran explores the rise and fall of this biotech giant through the lens of stoicism and market resilience. We break down what happened, why it matters, and what entrepreneurs and leaders can learn about trust, adaptation, and building antifragile compa...
The Profectory Podcast: Mastering the Forces of Success
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