"Build" with Stephen Scoggins

Most of us grew up watching NCIS on TV and thought "it would just be so cool to be like these guys!" To be in the thick of things and solve puzzles and be in the service of the American people. The life must be so exciting.

But today's guest found herself being called away from that life, to serve in a different capacity and to find success there.

In this episode of Build, former NCIS agen...

In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, Stephen interviews Brandy Vega, founder and CEO of Promise 2 Live. Together, they dive into the critical issue of mental health—unfiltered, unscripted, and honest. Brandy recounts her own suicide attempt at age 12 and how surviving that moment led to a life filled with purpose: from military service and motherhood to interviewing presidents and adopting children. But it w...

Setema Gali is on Build today with Stephen Scoggins! Setema is a Super Bowl Champ! A big man with a big heart and a huge dream to help transform people to break past their limitations. He is an entrepreneur, author, a speaker, and a coach!

"Align your values with the life that you want and what you do on a day-to-day basis." – Ryan Hanley

In this deeply personal episode of Build, Stephen welcomes Ryan Hanley. Ryan is a TEDx speaker and thought leader. The episode dives headfirst into the challenges and breakthroughs of what it really takes to lead authentically, and the pitfalls of chasing validation over purpose.

Ryan also ...

Personal branding is a hot topic these days, but the real question is: how do you make a real impact? How do you stand out?

Stephen Scoggins chats with Joseph Shalaby for a very interesting conversation about personal branding, AI, social media engagements, and making a mark. Joe is the founder of E Mortgage Capital, one of the largest independent mortgage platforms in the nation. He is also a very succe...

"This is my situation, I need to accept it, but I don't need to wallow in it. I love myself enough to move forward." – Ian Bowen

Hey everyone, welcome back to another awesome episode of Build with your host, Stephen Scoggins. Today, we've got a special guest - Ian Bowen. Ian is a coach and an entrepreneur, and he's got an incredible story to share about resilience, persistence, and having a strong sense ...

What's the difference between a poor man and a rich man? The answer is not what you think.

Welcome back to Build! We're here to bring you someone amazing, inspiring, and world-class. Today, we've got Stephen interviewing Coach Michael Burt. Coach Burt is the mastermind behind The Greatness Factory and the creator of "Prey Drive." He's passionate about helping others unlock their full potential, and he's ...

I’ve got a story in my head about you — can you help me figure out if it’s true? 
Sometimes the hardest conversations lead to the biggest breakthroughs.

Hey everyone, and welcome back to the podcast! Today, we've got the amazing Ryan Leak joining us. Ryan is a highly sought-after speaker, executive coach, and author of books that offer a transformative approach to leadership. In this episode, Stephen and Ryan explores the mind blo...

There are zero examples of people who got rich from multiple streams of income. And there are zero examples of people who got famous for multiple things. The way you get wealthy and well-known is you have one amazing stream of income, and you become well-known on one single topic. -Rory Vaden

Curious about how the wealthy become wealthy and how famous people achieve fame? Stephen and Rory Vaden are here ...

What if the success you're chasing isn't what actually fulfills you?

In this episode of BUILD with Stephen Scoggins, entrepreneur and Marine veteran George Bryant breaks down what it really takes to build a business that doesn't just scale but sustains your soul.

This isn’t your typical business strategy conversation. No funnel hacks. No marketing tricks. Just the raw, unfiltered truth behind why so many entrepreneurs hit $500K, $1...

What if the secret to building a thriving business wasn’t more hustle, but alignment?

In this episode of BUILD, Stephen Scoggins sits down with JM Ryerson, entrepreneur, bestselling author of Let's Go Win, and peak performance coach, for a raw, powerful conversation about building a meaningful life from the inside out. JM shares how he sold 3 companies, faced near-divorce, lost his father to suicide, and completely reinvented himse...

Why are you so tired all the time even when you think you’re doing everything right? Dr. Amy Shah, bestselling author of I'm So Effing Tired, joins Stephen Scoggins on BUILD to break down the real root causes of modern fatigue, burnout, and hormonal imbalance—especially for high-achievers and women.

In this powerful episode, Amy reveals how our brains are being hijacked by food companies, why burnout is wired into the way society f...

In this brutally honest conversation, serial entrepreneurs Mike & Kass Lazerow join Stephen Scoggins to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and survive business, emotionally, mentally, and financially.

From selling Golf.com and Buddy Media for millions to raising $100M+ in venture capital and still fearing failure, Mike and Kass reveal the hidden costs of success, the role emotional control plays in leadership, and why...

I'm joined by Greg Reid, bestselling author of Three Feet From Gold and creator of the Secret Knock. He shares his hard-earned truths about success, mentorship, legacy, and why passion alone won't make you rich.

In this raw and real conversation, Greg unpacks how he built a global brand despite being dyslexic and why the most successful people don't chase their passions first. Instead, they seize opportunity, surround themselves wi...

In this episode of BUILD, I'm with Ramsey Solutions speaker and bestselling author George Kamel about the real reason people stay broke and how to escape it for good. George shares how he went from $40,000 in debt to millionaire status in under a decade, all while avoiding debt and skipping the credit card games.

What you’ll learn:

- Why personal finance is mostly behavior, not knowledge

- The hidden traps behind credit cards and r...

What does it really mean to be a man today?

Victor Marx is a former Marine, trauma survivor, and global humanitarian with a mission to restore men, rescue the abused, and confront evil head-on. In this raw, powerful conversation, Victor and Stephen tackle:

- Why men sabotage their own success

- The real root of "toxic masculinity"

- How trauma, abuse, and fatherlessness distort identity

- Why moral masculinity matters more than eve...

Most people never reach their potential because they don’t know where to start. In this episode, Stephen Scoggins talks with Entrepreneurs on Fire host John Lee Dumas about the proven roadmap to build a life of true freedom, fulfillment, and purpose.

JLD has interviewed over 3,000 of the world’s top performers. From that, he’s created a simple 17-step blueprint to help anyone find their big idea, overcome fear, and take meaningful ...

Erwin McManus has built movements, written bestsellers, and impacted millions, but what really sets him apart is his ability to cut through the noise and challenge how we think. In this episode of BUILD, Stephen Scoggins sits down with Erwin to unpack the core lessons from his book Mind Shift, diving into why talent is overrated, why success can stunt your growth, and why forgiveness isn’t optional if you want real freedom.

They ex...

Damon West was a star quarterback. A Capitol Hill staffer. A Wall Street stockbroker. And then he became a meth addict leading a burglary ring in Dallas. That spiral landed him a 65-year prison sentence.

But prison didn't break Damon. It built him.

In this raw and transformational conversation with Stephen Scoggins, Damon shares how addiction, identity loss, and self-destruction gave way to surrender, faith, redemption, and purpose...