In this episode of Winners Find a Way, host Trent M. Clark welcomes Travis Luther, a five-time founder (with 2 successful exits), sociologist, and trauma-informed leadership coach. Travis shares deep, personal insights from his groundbreaking research: interviews with terminally ill individuals who opened up about what truly matters when time is no longer guaranteed.
From rural poverty and taking custody of his brothers at 16 to building multiple successful companies and leading as a former EO Colorado President, Travis’s path is one of grit, redemption, and relentless pursuit of meaning.
This conversation is packed with transformational insights for entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone ready to stop waiting and start living intentionally.
Key Highlights:
- Travis’ powerful backstory: from poverty to purpose
- The turning point that led him to study people facing death—and what they regret most
- 4 transformational truths from his upcoming book:
- Stop pretending you have forever
- Love like you're leaving
- Don’t waste time in unproductive relationships
- Design a life that feels authentically yours
- Why trauma-informed leadership is essential for high performers
- The difference between building success vs. building significance
Upcoming Book Launch – July 2025
What We Learn When We Learn We Are Dying: Life Advice from the Terminally Ill
Join the pre-order list and learn more at: 🌐 www.travisluther.com
Travis Luther’s Current Offerings:
- Midlife Alignment Workshop
- What We Learn When We Learn We Are Dying Workshop
- Trauma and Entrepreneurship Training & Coaching
- 1:1 Purpose Coaching for Leaders and Founders
About Travis Luther
Travis Luther, MA is a respected sociologist and expert in childhood trauma and its effects on leadership. With five startups under his belt and features in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Smithsonian Magazine, and Forbes, he brings unmatched insight into building purpose-driven lives and organizations.
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