The Freedom Founders Podcast

What if success isn’t about doing more—but creating more freedom? David Phelps sits down with Zach Hoskins, entrepreneur, COO, and leadership coach, to discuss designing a life around intentionality, family, gratitude, and the belief that time—not money—is your most valuable form of dry powder. This conversation challenges conventional hustle culture and offers a refreshing framework for building a life you've already won.

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How do You Build for Freedom Without Getting Trapped by Your Own Success?

In this episode, Dr David Phelps sits down with Perrin DesPortes to unpack one of the most overlooked problems in dentistry today — the practice that's become too valuable for a clean, simple exit.

If you've ever wondered how to transition your practice without taking a discount, handing it to a DSO, or getting trapped in a partnership that wasn't built to last...

What if most of what we believe about education is wrong?

In this episode, Daniel Louzonis—founder of The Einstein Blueprint, educator, entrepreneur, and former Wall Street trader—shares why traditional schooling leaves massive human potential untapped. From homeschooling and accelerated learning to entrepreneurship, screens, and social intelligence, Daniel explains how parents can help kids become self-driven learners prepared for ...

What if the key to better leadership isn’t reacting faster—but thinking deeper?

In this episode, Schuyler Williamson—West Point graduate, Army combat veteran, entrepreneur, and author of The Steady Leader—shares how military leadership principles, intentional thinking, and faith-driven purpose shaped both his business journey and his life. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom on leadership, decision-making, influence, a...

Most investors think they understand risk—until the cycle turns.

In this episode, Anna Kelley—real estate operator, LP, and former institutional investor—breaks down why today’s economy is more fragile than it looks. From liquidity cycles to debt risk and market illusions, Anna shares what she’s watching closely and how disciplined investors can navigate uncertainty without getting caught in the next downturn.

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Most business owners think the goal is simple: scale, sell, retire. But what if that path creates more regret than freedom?

CFO Burt Copeland breaks down why most exits fail—and how to build a business that gives you control, income, and options. This conversation challenges everything you’ve been told about selling.

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Burt Copeland - New Life CFO - https://newlifecfo.com/
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What if the conversations you’re avoiding are the very thing holding you back?

In this episode, Greg Stephens, author of The Art of Restoring Impossible Relationships, shares why real power comes from within—and why leaders must go first. Greg helps entrepreneurs navigate conflict, rebuild broken relationships, and unlock freedom on the other side of difficult conversations.

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Connect with Greg: greg@alignment-resources.c...

What if your wealth isn’t as accessible as you think?

Ted Oakley is Founder & CIO of Oxbow Advisors with 50+ years in markets. He breaks down market volatility, liquidity risk, and why the ability to get to cash quickly may matter more than returns in the years ahead.

We cover inflation strategies, sequence risk, the growing gap between paper gains and real financial control, and why selling your business isn’t always the clear w...

Marcus Crigler is the CEO of BEC, a CFO business that works with real estate investors and operators. He breaks down what businesses are struggling with, why profits are collapsing, why “scaling” is misleading, and how ignoring key numbers leads to painful resets. If you’re growing, struggling, or questioning your model, this episode will lead you in the right direction.

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Marcus Crigler's BEC Site: https://beccfo.com/

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Joey Mure, co-founder of Wealth Without Wall Street, shares how business owners can stop trading time for money by building passive income systems using the infinite banking strategy (a strategy banks use themselves).

After earning $300K in mortgage sales yet feeling trapped, Joey rebuilt his financial strategy and now teaches founders how to create optionality, liquidity, and multi-stream wealth.

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Markets are shifting. Institutional trust is eroding. Owners who don’t recognize the new risk environment may be exposed.

Investor and macro strategist Alastair J. Macdonald explores rising systemic risk, why traditional growth and exit assumptions are breaking, and how trust networks and critical thinking will shape the next era and determine who thrives.

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Follow Alastair on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alasta...

David McAlvany is a wealth manager, macro thinker, and precious metals strategist. He explains why volatility creates opportunity, how ratio-based investing can compound wealth across cycles, and why younger investors must adopt discipline, savings, and long-term thinking. A powerful framework for navigating turbulent markets without fear or complacency.

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McAlvany Weekly Commentary: https://mcalvany.com/commentary/

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Author, speaker and business coach Tony Rubleski shares lessons from decades in entrepreneurship. Discipline, persistence, referrals, mindset, and regret management. This conversation reveals what it takes to build a sustainable business.

Navigating doubt, distraction, or growth fatigue? Tony’s practical frameworks will help you keep moving forward.

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Tony's book Don't Quit: https://go.mindcapturegroup.com/donotquit-order

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Jon Ostenson is a franchise consultant, investor, and author of Non-Food Franchising. After leaving corporate leadership, he built a portfolio of franchise and real estate investments while helping professionals transition into business ownership.

Today, Jon explains the realities of semi-passive ownership, partnering with operators, and using franchise “stacking” to build diversified income and long-term optionality.

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Mike Michalowicz is the bestselling author of Profit First, Clockwork, and Fix This Next. After losing everything early in his entrepreneurial career, Mike developed practical frameworks that help business owners build profitable companies that run without them.

Today, he teaches why most businesses grow broke, how owners become bottlenecks, and why financial habits matter as much at home as they do in business. Listen to start lear...

Ken Wimberly is an entrepreneur and founder of Laundry Luv, a growing laundromat brand built around hospitality, family experience, and community impact.

In this conversation, Ken shares lessons from failed ventures, why focusing on one business at a time gives more results, building strong partnerships, and why mission-driven companies outperform profit-only businesses.

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Ken Wimberly's Coaching, Real Estate and Laundry ...

History says we are in a crisis.

According to historian Neil Howe, societies move through recurring cycles every 80–100 years. The final stage — the Fourth Turning — is a period of crisis when institutions break down, trust erodes, and the old systems are forced to reset.

In this episode, Neil shows that we are undergoing a Fourth Turning. He argues what individuals, families, and business owners can do to prepare for this period of ...