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Dec. 10, 2025

Episode 297: From Fixing Laundromats to Building a $100M Empire: Why 'Why Not?' Changes Everything

About the Guest: Sardor Umrdinov is a serial entrepreneur, founder, and ecosystem builder who went from growing up in Uzbekistan without basic resources — including a refrigerator — to running one of the largest appliance repair companies in the U.S., plus a rapidly scaling multi-business ecosystem. Sardor’s story is defined…

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Dec. 10, 2025

Episode 297: From Fixing Laundromats to Building a $100M Empire: Why 'Why Not?' Changes Everythin...

About the Guest: Sardor Umrdinov is a serial entrepreneur, founder, and ecosystem builder who went from growing up in Uzbekistan without basic resources — including a refrigerator — to running one of the largest appliance repair companies in the U.S., plus a rapidly scaling multi-business ecosystem. Sardor’s story is defined…

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Dec. 3, 2025

Episode 296: Relentless Resilience Even If You Feel Broken w/ Dr. John King

About the Guest: Dr. John A. King is a poet, author of 27 books, speaker, former executive, and trauma-focused performance strategist who helps high-achieving leaders confront the internal battles they’ve spent a lifetime avoiding. Known for his blunt honesty, deep compassion, and the Finnish concept of sisu—“white-knuckled courage in the…

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Dec. 3, 2025

Episode 296: Relentless Resilience Even If You Feel Broken w/ Dr. John King

About the Guest: Dr. John A. King is a poet, author of 27 books, speaker, former executive, and trauma-focused performance strategist who helps high-achieving leaders confront the internal battles they’ve spent a lifetime avoiding. Known for his blunt honesty, deep compassion, and the Finnish concept of sisu—“white-knuckled courage in the…

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Nov. 26, 2025

Episode 295: Ask Better Questions Even If You’re Afraid of Not Having the Answers with Jen Mueller

About the guest: Jen Mueller is a veteran sports broadcaster with more than 20 years on NFL and MLB sidelines, including as the longtime team reporter for the Seattle Seahawks. She’s known for her mastery of strategic communication, her ability to build trust in seconds inside high-stakes locker rooms, and…

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Nov. 26, 2025

Episode 295: Ask Better Questions Even If You’re Afraid of Not Having the Answers with Jen Mueller

About the guest: Jen Mueller is a veteran sports broadcaster with more than 20 years on NFL and MLB sidelines, including as the longtime team reporter for the Seattle Seahawks. She’s known for her mastery of strategic communication, her ability to build trust in seconds inside high-stakes locker rooms, and…

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Nov. 19, 2025

Episode 294: Unlock Your True Purpose Even If You’ve Tried Everything Before with Paul Davis

In this episode of the GrowthReady Podcast, Steve Mellor talks with intuitive strategist and author Paul Davis about uncovering your unconscious purpose, strengthening your intuition, and breaking free from cycles of feeling stuck or despondent. Paul shares why passion isn’t enough, why hunger comes after inner alignment, and how intuitive…

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Nov. 19, 2025

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𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧, n𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙜𝙤𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙚𝙩? In this episode of the Growth Ready Podcast, host Steve Mellor sits down with Paul Davis to explore a deeper, more honest approach to growth, purpose, and authenticity. Listeners will learn:…

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Nov. 19, 2025

Episode 294: Unlock Your True Purpose Even If You’ve Tried Everything Before with Steve Mellor

In this episode of the GrowthReady Podcast, Steve Mellor talks with intuitive strategist and author Paul Davis about uncovering your unconscious purpose, strengthening your intuition, and breaking free from cycles of feeling stuck or despondent. Paul shares why passion isn’t enough, why hunger comes after inner alignment, and how intuitive…

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Nov. 12, 2025

New Episode is out now!

Lane Kawaoka tells host Steve Mellor why staying curious is the key to real growth, in business and in life. 🎧 Watch the full episode to learn how leading with curiosity can open unexpected doors. #GrowthReady #Curiosity #Leadership #Mindset #PodcastClips

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Nov. 12, 2025

Episode 293: Build Real Wealth Without Burning Out with Lane Kawaoka

About the guest: Lane Kawaoka is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of The Wealth Elevator, a platform dedicated to helping high-net-worth individuals and business owners move beyond traditional investing. A former engineer turned full-time investor, Lane has built a multimillion-dollar portfolio through alternative investments and has built a…

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Nov. 12, 2025

Episode 293: Build Real Wealth Without Burning Out with Lane Kawaoka

Most high performers get stuck repeating what got them here, even when it’s not what’ll get them there. Today’s guest, Lane Kawaoka, was an engineer who thought success meant stability. Then he realized real growth comes from curiosity, courage, and connection, and built an eight-figure investing business doing exactly that.…

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Nov. 5, 2025

Episode 292: Redefine Your Identity and Achieve Unreasonable Growth with Dr. Nona Djavid

Most leaders set goals that feel safe, but safe goals don’t create transformation. In this episode, Dr. Nona Djavid shares how to rewire your brain, expand your identity, and design a vision so bold it scares you, then make that vision feel safe enough to live. We break down her…

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Nov. 5, 2025

Episode 292 is now live! #shorts

𝘌𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 292 𝘪𝘴 𝘓𝘐𝘝𝘌 🎙️ Your identity drives your behavior. If you want to change your life, you must first decide who you're going to be. That's not just a quote. That's neuroscience backed by research. In Episode 292, we're diving deep with Dr. Nona Djavid, a neuroscientist who's helping…

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Nov. 5, 2025

Episode 292: Redefine Your Identity and Achieve Unreasonable Growth with Dr. Nona Djavid

Most leaders set goals that feel safe, but safe goals don’t create transformation. In this episode, Dr. Nona Djavid shares how to rewire your brain, expand your identity, and design a vision so bold it scares you, then make that vision feel safe enough to live. We break down her…

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Nov. 4, 2025

High-Performance Leadership Keynote | Former Olympic Coach Steve Mellor

🎯 Looking for a keynote speaker who delivers real, lasting impact, not just temporary motivation? Steve Mellor is a former Olympic coach turned executive leadership speaker who helps healthcare, finance, engineering, and professional services teams unlock high-performance leadership. With 15+ years coaching executives and elite athletes, Steve brings evidence-based frameworks…

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Oct. 29, 2025

Rewriting Your Inner Voice | Episode 279 | Steve Mellor with Tracy Clark

Most people don’t even realize there’s a voice running the show, shaping stories, driving reactions, and defining identity. Take ownership. Start noticing. That’s where growth begins. 🎧 Catch the full conversation on GrowthReady with Steve Mellor... leadership, mindset, and human performance for growth-driven leaders. #GrowthReady #SteveMellor #TracyClark #Mindset #Leadership #SelfAwareness…

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Oct. 29, 2025

Relentless Curiosity Fuels Growth | Episode 279 | Steve Mellor with Tracy Clark

Stay curious. Stay relentless. 🚀 🎧 Listen to the full episode of GrowthReady with Steve Mellor for deeper insights on leadership, mindset, and growth. #GrowthReady #SteveMellor #TracyClark #Leadership #Mindset #Curiosity #PersonalGrowth #BusinessGrowth #PodcastShorts #RelentlessCuriosity

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Oct. 29, 2025

Episode 291: How to Build Founder Confidence When No One Believes in You with Anya Cheng

Too many founders and high-performers hit a wall when confidence doesn’t match ambition. You know your idea has potential, but between rejection, resource scarcity, and self-doubt, it’s hard to believe in yourself long enough to see success. Today’s guest, Anya Cheng, went from leading global teams at Meta, McDonald’s, and…

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Oct. 29, 2025

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Too many founders and high-performers hit a wall when confidence doesn’t match ambition. You know your idea has potential, but between rejection, resource scarcity, and self-doubt, it’s hard to believe in yourself long enough to see it succeed. This week’s guest, Anya Cheng, went from leading global teams at Meta,…

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Oct. 29, 2025

Episode 291: How to Build Founder Confidence When No One Believes in You with Anya Cheng

Too many founders and high-performers hit a wall when confidence doesn’t match ambition. You know your idea has potential, but between rejection, resource scarcity, and self-doubt, it’s hard to believe in yourself long enough to see success. Today’s guest, Anya Cheng, went from leading global teams at Meta, McDonald’s, and…

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Oct. 22, 2025

Episode 290: How to Break Free from Perfectionism Without Losing Your Edge with Mitch Matthews

Ever feel like no matter how much you achieve, it’s still not enough? Like the goalposts keep moving and the pressure to look successful is crushing the joy of actually being successful? Mitch Matthews is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and success coach who helps people dream bigger, think better,…

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Oct. 22, 2025

Episode 290: How to Break Free from Perfectionism Without Losing Your Edge with Mitch Matthews

Ever feel like no matter how much you achieve, it’s still not enough? Like the goalposts keep moving and the pressure to look successful is crushing the joy of actually being successful? Mitch Matthews is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and success coach who helps people dream bigger, think better,…

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Oct. 22, 2025

New Episode of GrowthReady Podcast is out now!

What happens when you stop chasing perfection and start pursuing excellence instead? In the newest episode of Growth𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺, Steve Mellor and @MitchMatthews unpack how curiosity, authenticity, and grace can transform not just your performance, but your peace of mind. 🎧 Episode out now on all major podcast platforms.

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