Freedom Nation Podcast

Tired of building someone else's dream in a 9-to-5?

The traditional path school, job, save for retirement often ends in burnout, not freedom. If you’re feeling stuck or uninspired, you’re not alone.

Luke Van Der Veer broke the mold—and built his own digital empire.

After years of trying side hustles, Luke discovered the power of renting out websites like digital real estate. Today, he earns passive income by generating leads for local...

Stuck in a corporate job and wondering if you can make the leap to entrepreneurship?

Most professionals dream about freedom—working for themselves, building a business, and living life on their terms—but fear and finances keep them locked into the 9-to-5.

Justin Dixon made the jump.

After 18 years in corporate recruiting (including roles at Comcast and startups), he and his wife slashed their expenses, built passive income, and took t...

Ever wonder what it really takes to build and scale a startup?

Too many entrepreneurs rush into business with passion but no plan—burning money, wasting time, and sometimes walking away defeated. But what if you could learn from someone who’s done it four times—building, selling, and scaling real companies?

Meet Tanner Haas.

At just 18, Tanner launched his first venture—only to discover firsthand why passion alone can’t beat bad econo...

Think you need a degree to succeed in real estate? Think again.

Giancarlo Carangelo dropped out of high school at 16 and started working in restaurants—but he knew he wanted more. Tired of long hours and low pay, he took a chance on a real estate course, and that single decision changed everything.

Today, he’s a successful real estate investor, property manager, and coach.

Giancarlo didn’t grow up with a roadmap to wealth. He built it...

Tired of “invisible hustle” with no clients or income to show for it?

Many coaches, consultants, and service providers waste years on the wrong marketing strategies, burned out and broke—trading time for exposure instead of results.

That was Jeanne Omlor’s story… until she turned it all around.

After eight years of grinding offline with little traction, Jeanne finally got online, took massive action, and hit $1M in revenue in just 17 ...

Dreaming of travel but think you can’t afford it?

For many families, vacations feel like a luxury—something you squeeze in when the bills are paid and life slows down. But what if you could turn your everyday spending into free flights, five-star resorts, and international adventures?

That’s exactly what Tim Walker did.

Living in one of the poorest communities in Pennsylvania, Tim hit his breaking point—struggling with compassion fati...

Stuck in a 9-to-5 and wondering how to escape the grind?

You’re not alone and today's guest proves there's another way.

Meet Bart Merrell, the Side Hustle Samurai.

He never had a "real job" and built a thriving lifestyle by stacking creative side hustles from DJing high school dances to launching a dog training business and even monetizing his own amputation story (yes, really).

In this episode, Bart reveals exactly how he finds profit...

Feeling stuck in a cubicle or overwhelmed in your business with no way out?

Many couples dream of working together and building a business—but the reality often leads to stress, miscommunication, and burnout.

Larry and Sue Pruett have been there.

After 20+ years of working jobs and building businesses side-by-side, they sold their e-commerce company and transitioned into purpose-driven coaching. Along the way, they faced debt, burnout...

Charley Johnson had it all—by traditional standards.

He was a successful business owner with 85 employees, pulling seven figures. But he was miserable.

Overworked, overwhelmed, and never home, Charley realized he was climbing the wrong mountain. So he did what few entrepreneurs have the courage to do: he burned it all down. He sold his company, built a simpler life, and began redefining what success and freedom really mean.

In this ep...

Most people wait until it’s too late to capture a loved one’s story. They assume there’ll be more time, more chances, more tomorrows. For Chance McClain, that realization came just days after filming his stepfather’s life story—he passed away five days later.

What started as a favor for a friend turned into a calling. A single interview turned into a thriving business, Heritage Films, with over 800 documentaries created across 40 st...

Are you a hobbyist dreaming of turning your passion into real profit?

Too many creatives stay stuck, unsure how to scale their side hustle without burning out or going broke.

Stoane, founder of Wood and Stone, went from cleaning job sites to building a 7-figure woodworking business—all while staying true to his craft. In this episode, Jeff and Stoane dive deep into how you can start small, scale smart, and turn your passion into a pr...

Most entrepreneurs wait until something goes wrong before thinking about systems, customer retention, or business automation. And when those problems hit, they cost time, money, and momentum. William Holston learned this the hard way—from carnival-style side hustles that flopped to nearly losing a deal because of a wrong phone number. But instead of giving up, he turned each mistake into a lesson, eventually creating tools like the...

Most professionals earn well from their 9-to-5 jobs but feel stuck—unable to build real wealth or achieve financial freedom. Many also fear the stock market, believing it's too risky or unpredictable. Fadi Habib was one of them. Despite high-paying roles in engineering and tech, he couldn’t afford the life he wanted. He turned to real estate—but thought the stock market was just a casino. That is, until he discovered the power of o...

Many families are stretched thin—juggling work, raising kids, and dreaming of starting a business—but feel stuck in the traditional 9-to-5 grind. When Jonathan Harris saw layoffs looming, he and his wife Renee had a choice: uproot their family for corporate survival or risk it all to build a business together. With six kids at the time (and now nine!), they bet on a lotion bar Renee developed at home—and turned a farmer's market si...

Most people feel trapped by the traditional path—go to college, get a job, grind until retirement—only to find themselves overworked, underpaid, and financially insecure. Kris Krohn lived that life. A broke college student working 18-hour days, he hit rock bottom when he came home to find his wife crying because they couldn’t afford food. That moment pushed him to reject the system and take control of his financial destiny through ...

Most families approach college planning emotionally instead of strategically—leading to wasted time, unnecessary debt, and missed opportunities for aid. Annmarie Hatfield has spent over a decade guiding families through the complex and overwhelming college admissions process. From misunderstood financial aid forms to choosing the wrong schools based on sports teams or family tradition, she’s seen how misinformation costs students t...

Small businesses are losing time, customers, and profit by relying on outdated systems—especially when 60% of calls go unanswered. Ken Cox has seen this over and over. After decades in tech and entrepreneurship, he’s now helping small businesses automate their customer communication with “AI employees” that work 24/7, speak every language, and never forget your policies. The kicker? Most businesses don’t even realize how accessible...

Many high achievers build success externally but feel stuck, exhausted, or unfulfilled internally. Even leaders can lose their way, unsure what the next evolution of their purpose looks like. That’s exactly what happened to James Robbins. From the foothills of the Rockies to leading ministry teams and global business audiences, James was always seen as a leader. But behind the scenes, he wrestled with self-doubt, burnout, and a lon...

Many creative professionals feel trapped in 9-to-5 careers that drain their energy—even when they love their craft. That was Matthieu Mehuys. A gifted landscape architect from Belgium, he found himself stuck in a corporate job, staring at a screen instead of designing nature. Burned out and unfulfilled, he packed a backpack and set off on a global journey that changed everything—from eco-resorts in the Amazon to creating edible gar...