In this episode, Matt sits down with longtime friend and business leader Danny Bae — President of Sales for Reimani, a luxury K-Beauty skincare company expanding globally — to talk about harmony, faith, leadership, and the discipline it takes to show up fully in every room you walk into.

Danny's story is real. He's built and rebuilt. He's traveled the world and stayed rooted at home. And through it all, he keeps coming back to the same truth: it's not either/or. It's both/and.

In This Episode You'll Hear:

• How Danny and Matt's friendship stretches back 22+ years — and how it's shaped both of their lives
• Why the personal development culture of network marketing translates to every industry
• The difference between people who quit and people who stay the course — and what burns the ships
• Why Danny, despite having every reason to coast, still keeps his foot on the gas
• The parable of talents and what it means to steward the gifts God gave you
• How to manage a demanding career while staying present at home
• Jim Rohn's principle — wherever you go, be 100% there — and why it's the key to harmony
• Why balance is a myth, but harmony is absolutely possible
• Two practical ways to live more intentionally in 2026

Key Takeaways

Burn the ships mentality. Danny's parents arrived from Korea in 1997 with no English, no connections, and everything they had invested in a dry cleaning business. There was no exit. That level of commitment is what most entrepreneurs are missing.

Wherever you go, be 100% there. Stop showing up to work worried about home. Stop showing up to dinner thinking about the office. Presence is the practice.

You've been entrusted with five talents. The parable isn't just a Bible story — it's a life philosophy. Whatever gifting, opportunity, or influence God has placed in your hands, your job is to multiply it.

Show your kids the whole story. Don't shield them from the hard seasons. Let them see the setbacks, the rebuilding, and the resilience. Those are the life lessons that stick.

Harmony requires intentionality. Schedule the things that matter. Write down what you want to build — in your marriage, with your kids, in your business. What becomes your dominant thought becomes your reality.

About Danny Bae

Danny Bae is the President of Sales for Reimani, a luxury Korean skincare brand that launched globally three years ago and is now operating in 11 countries with 22 planned by end of year. He's a speaker, leader, husband, and father of three — and one of the most consistently grounded people Matt has met in 25 years of business.

Connect with Danny on Instagram: @dannybaeofficial

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One quick note before you go: This isn't a Christian podcast — but it's built on one. If you're searching for real harmony in life, not just productivity hacks, the foundation matters. Danny said it as clearly as anyone: without faith, I don't know how people stay the course.

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How AI Can 10x Your Productivity and Expand Your Freedom with Derek Caldwell

In this episode of The One Life Podcast, Matt sits down with Derek Caldwell to explore one of the most important questions entrepreneurs are asking right now: How can AI increase productivity without costing us our presence, priorities, or purpose?

Derek is a real estate team leader, entrepreneur, and AI innovator leveraging automation at a remarkably high level—the equivalent of roughly 250 working hours per week inside his business. But this conversation goes beyond tech.

Together, Matt and Derek unpack the deeper issue underneath all the AI buzz: If technology gives you time back, what will you do with it? They talk about leverage, alignment, family, faith, identity, and how to use AI not just to scale business—but to expand freedom, protect what matters most, and build a life of greater purpose.

If you’ve been curious about AI, intimidated by it, or wondering how to use it without losing your soul in the process, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn

1. What it actually means to create 250+ hours a week of leverage through AI
2. Why Derek believes AI is the biggest shift of our lifetime
3. The difference between using AI as a replacement versus an enhancement
4. How AI can help operators make decisions faster and more confidently
5. Why many people are behind on AI simply because they’re judging it by outdated versions
6. How Derek uses AI to create freedom, flexibility, and margin at home
7. Why spontaneity with your spouse and kids matters—and how leverage can protect it
8. What happens when business stops being the end goal and becomes the engine for your mission
9. How Derek and his team are using business to support local ministry and community impact
10. Why identity, faith, and purpose must stay stronger than the speed of technology

Key Takeaways

AI is neutral.

It can amplify chaos or it can amplify clarity. The tool itself isn’t the answer—your priorities are.

Freedom is the real goal.

For Derek, AI hasn’t just increased output. It’s created the ability to say yes to field trips, date nights, community, travel, and moments that matter most.

Your identity must stay anchored.

As technology accelerates, the temptation will be to find your worth in speed, relevance, and performance. Derek makes it clear: identity in Christ and clarity of purpose must never change.

Don’t ignore AI.

You do not need to become an expert overnight. But burying your head in the sand is not a strategy. Start small, get curious, and build familiarity.

Purpose is not compartmentalized.

You don’t have one purpose for business, another for marriage, and another for faith. You have one life, one calling, and one purpose that flows through all of it.

Memorable Quotes

1. “Leverage is neutral, but technology doesn’t decide your priorities—it just amplifies them.”
2. “It’s allowed me to say yes to everything that I love doing.”
3. “Date night with Bailey is an appointment.”
4. “It’s no longer what’s my purpose for my business or my marriage or my life—it’s just, what’s my purpose?”
5. “Your identity must never change.”
6. “Don’t be disheartened. You’re definitely not alone.”
7. “AI is not ever going away.”

Topics Covered

1. Derek’s use of AI and automation across his real estate business
2. The evolution of AI from clunky tool to serious business advantage
3. Using AI to fix workflows, support operations, and reduce bottlenecks
4. The human element in a highly automated world
5. Why creativity still matters more than ever
6. Internal mission versus external mission inside a business
7. Supporting missionaries and local causes through business revenue
8. Family rhythms, margin, and building a business that supports your actual life
9. Succession, legacy, and what Derek hopes his daughters say about him someday
10. How entrepreneurs can take a first step into AI without getting overwhelmed

About Derek Caldwell

Derek Caldwell is a real estate team leader, entrepreneur, and AI innovator based in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. As co-leader of the Caldwell Group, he helps build high-performing agents, strengthen operations, and deliver exceptional client experiences rooted in strong values. He is also actively developing AI-driven systems and tools that help business owners reclaim time and scale impact.

Derek has been married to his wife Bailey for 12 years, and together they are raising two daughters. His leadership is deeply grounded in faith, family, and the desire to build a meaningful legacy.

Mentioned in This Episode

1. North – Derek’s seller report system for agents
2. The Caldwell Group
3. Rooted / The Rooted Workbook
4. The idea of AI as a “force multiplier”
5. Supporting local mission work through business giving

Connect with Derek Caldwell

1. Instagram: @thecaldwell
2. Website: CaldwellRG.com

You can also find Derek’s current projects and links through his Instagram.

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From Proximity to Presence: How to Step Away Confidently From Your Business

What does it look like to build a thriving business—and still step away confidently?

In this live talk recorded with a Chicago Title team, Matt shares the hard-earned lessons from 21 years in real estate that transformed how he leads, serves clients, and shows up at home. After realizing he was physically present but emotionally absent with his family, Matt rebuilt his business around proactive communication, clear systems, and intentional teamwork.

This episode is about moving from proximity to presence—creating raving fans, reducing chaos, and engineering your business so you can actually unplug without guilt or fear.

Key Themes & Takeaways

Proximity vs. Presence

Being home doesn’t mean you’re present. True success includes emotional and mental availability for the people who matter most.

The Phone Rings for New Business Only

If clients are calling to ask for updates, you’re playing defense. Anticipate needs. Communicate before questions arise. Uncertainty creates anxiety—clarity builds trust.

Step Away Confidently Framework

Identify your choke points, define success, remove obstacles, and build systems that allow you to unplug without sacrificing service.

Client Experience = Communication

Great service isn’t champagne at closing—it’s consistent, proactive communication throughout the process.

Offense Over Defense

Operate ahead of problems. When you lead the communication, you reduce stress for clients—and for yourself.

Slow Down to Speed Up

Build the right systems once so you can serve better, earn more referrals, and create margin at home.

Help Each Other Win the Day

Get clear on what “winning” looks like in each role—and actively support one another. Fulfillment at work makes presence at home possible.

Relationship Rich

There is no rich like relationship rich. The goal isn’t just production—it’s uninterrupted, focused time with the people you love.

About This Episode

Recorded live with a Chicago Title team, this episode applies to anyone in a high-pressure, service-driven industry. Whether you’re in real estate, escrow, leadership, or entrepreneurship, the principles are the same:

Build systems.

Communicate proactively.

Create raving fans.

And step away confidently.

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A Story of Reinvention, Resilience & Designing a Life You Love with Tom Tezak

In this episode of The One Life Podcast, Matt sits down with longtime friend Tom Tezak — top 1% Maui luxury Realtor, entrepreneur, former brokerage owner, and resort market coach — for a powerful conversation about reinvention, resilience, marriage, money, and designing a life that truly matters.

Tom’s journey is anything but ordinary. From deputy coroner and Army surplus store owner in Illinois… to moving his young family to Maui knowing no one… to nearly losing everything in the 2009 market crash… to rebuilding, acquiring a brokerage, and creating a life by design — this conversation is raw, practical, and deeply encouraging.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burnt out, financially stretched, or unsure how to build success without losing your marriage or joy, this episode will meet you right where you are.

What You’ll Learn

1. Why “Life is precious… make it count” isn’t just a phrase — it’s perspective earned through real loss
2. The 85/15 rule of resort real estate (and how it applies to any niche market)
3. How long-term relationship building creates opportunity years — even decades — later
4. What nearly losing everything in 2009 taught Tom about humility, partnership, and perseverance
5. Why communication — not protection — saved his marriage during financial crisis
6. How grinding through a down market can quietly build massive future momentum
7. The biggest retirement mistake real estate agents make (and how to fix it today)
8. Why investing in real estate is one of the smartest forced-wealth strategies for agents
9. The difference between balance and harmony — and why harmony wins
10. How to build goals that integrate business, marriage, faith, and personal life

A Marriage Forged in Fire

Tom and his wife Lori recently celebrated 35 years of marriage with a vow renewal in Tuscany — surrounded by close friends and family.

But their story includes deep valleys.

During the 2009 market crash, Tom went from selling $35–40 million annually to almost nothing. Debt mounted. Stress filled the house. Divorce was discussed.

Then one sentence changed everything:

“We can’t let one bad year ruin 18 amazing years.”

That moment of communication shifted them from opposition to partnership.

The lesson?

You can’t protect your spouse from stress by hiding it.

You build strength by sharing it.

Resilience in a Down Market

While other agents complained about the market, Tom worked open houses 29 out of 30 days a month — for 17 straight months.

Nothing was selling.

But he was building relationships.

When the market turned, he had a pipeline ready — and went from survival to $35 million in sales again.

Short-term pain created long-term positioning.

Financial Wisdom for Agents

Tom is passionate about one hard truth:

There is no automatic retirement plan in real estate.

1. Start a retirement account immediately.
2. Invest consistently.
3. Don’t inflate your lifestyle dollar-for-dollar with income.
4. Buy real estate as a wealth vehicle.
5. Build mailbox money.

As Tom says:

“At 65, you’ll either say, ‘I’m glad I started,’ or ‘I wish I had.’ There’s no in-between.”

Designing Your Life (Not Just Your Business)

Inspired by The One Life Podcast, Tom rebuilt his entire goal-setting workbook around harmony instead of balance.

Instead of only tracking production goals, he integrates:

1. Business
2. Marriage
3. Faith
4. Personal life
5. Community impact
6. Long-term vision

Because success in business means nothing if the rest of your life collapses.

If You’re Feeling Stuck or Burned Out

Tom’s advice:

1. Take 15–30 minutes each morning to reflect.
2. Write everything down.
3. Get clarity on what’s broken.
4. Make one small change.
5. Protect one hour a day for mental clarity (walk, reflect, think).
6. Reconnect with vision.

Incremental clarity creates momentum.

Memorable Quotes

1. “Life is precious. Make it count.”
2. “We can’t let one bad year ruin 18 amazing years.”
3. “There’s no pot of gold at the end of the real estate rainbow.”
4. “Balance is unrealistic. Harmony is intentional.”
5. “Don’t be the 70-year-old agent who has to work because you didn’t prepare.”

About Tom Tezak

Tom Tezak is a top-producing luxury Realtor in Maui and former co-owner of Wailea Realty. A long-time coach in the Tom Ferry ecosystem, Tom now mentors resort and luxury agents across the country.

He’s been married to Lori for 35 years and is the proud father of two daughters. His life philosophy is simple:

“Life is precious… Make it count.”

Connect with Tom

📱 Text Tom directly: 808-280-2055

(Yes — he really means that.)

Let’s connect!

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Benjamin shares a miraculous story from his college years—an experience that nearly took his life but instead became a divine wake-up call that set him on a lifelong mission to awaken purpose and raise world-changing leaders.

Together, Matt and Benjamin unpack deep truths about calling, purpose, and identity, including why:

1. Your calling isn’t the same as your career.
2. You rise only as high as your foundation is strong.
3. We must work from approval, not for it.
4. Noise, comparison, and distraction are the enemies of clarity.
5. You already have what you need in your hands for your next step.

They also explore the idea of primal questions—the deep, core questions that drive how we lead, love, and live—and how identifying your own can bring clarity and healing in your relationships, business, and faith.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, pastor, or parent, this conversation will help you realign your focus, rediscover your purpose, and remember that you are already enough because of who you are—not what you do.

Key Themes & Takeaways

1. “We rise as high as our foundation is strong.”
2. Identity and purpose come from God, not performance.
3. Your career is a platform; your calling is bigger.
4. Cut out the noise—clarity comes from focus and stillness.
5. Steward what’s in your hands before asking for what’s next.
6. You already have the resources and relationships for your next step.
7. Leadership begins with leading yourself well.

About Benjamin Lundquist

Benjamin Lundquist is a top motivational speaker, pastor, and leadership coach recognized as one of the leading voices empowering today’s generation. With over 25 years of ministry and leadership experience, Benjamin has become a trusted coach to pastors, executives, and purpose-driven leaders around the world.

His mission is simple yet powerful: to awaken purpose, ignite transformation, and raise up world-changing leaders.

Benjamin is the founder and host of the Rise and Lead Podcast, a top 1% global show heard in over 145 countries, where he equips listeners to crush limiting beliefs, discover their true value, and lead with bold, Kingdom-centered vision. His practical, faith-driven message resonates with audiences across schools, corporations, churches, and conferences, inspiring them to live the life they were created for.

Beyond the stage, Benjamin is a devoted husband to his wife Kim and proud father to two amazing kids. His passion for family and faith shapes everything he teaches—reminding leaders that true success begins with a strong foundation at home.

Connect with Benjamin

1. Website: www.riseandlead.com
2. Instagram: @benjaminlundquist
3. Email: info@benjaminlundquist.com
4. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-and-lead/id1469123862

In this episode of One Life, Matt sits down with Pastor Scott Worthington (Senior Pastor of Hope Church, Las Vegas) to talk about what it looks like to live with discipline and dependence—building a meaningful life, leading at a high level, and staying grounded in a relationship with Jesus. Scott shares the habits and spiritual disciplines that formed his “trellis” for growth, how he protects his energy and priorities, and why real progress starts with telling the truth and taking the next step. If you want to thrive in business without losing what matters most, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

What You’ll Learn

1. Why Scott says his greatest joy right now is alignment with his wife Candace
2. The “trellis” concept: how spiritual disciplines create structure for sustainable growth
3. The difference between earning and effort (and why Christians should embrace grace-fueled grit)
4. How to pursue God like it depends on Him, while showing up like it depends on you
5. Why you’ll never “accidentally” become the person you want to be
6. How to build a culture people love: collaboration, accessibility, authenticity, and simple “softball tosses”
7. How to lead your family with unity so the business feels like mission, not competition
8. Practical family systems (including the weekly calendar meeting + Skylight calendar)
9. What God is teaching Scott right now about parenting and trust

Key Takeaways

1. “Faithful in the dark” matters—success isn’t spotlight, it’s faithfulness.
2. You don’t rise to the level of goals; you fall to the level of systems.
3. Grace is opposed to earning, not effort. (Dallas Willard)
4. Progress begins with truth: evaluate where you are, ask for feedback, then take the next step.
5. Building a “life by design” requires intentionality—but it’s sustained by dependence on God.
6. A thriving family doesn’t happen by default—your culture at home needs a playbook too.

Memorable Quotes

1. “You will never passively find what you don’t actively pursue.”
2. “A lazy Christian is an oxymoron… but so is striving to make God love you more.”
3. “There’s nothing I can do today to make God love me more or less—so I’m free to steward the day.”
4. “One degree by one degree over ten years will make you unrecognizable.”
5. “Celebrity culture proves you can have everything and still have nothing.”

Mentioned in This Episode

1. John 15:5 — “Apart from Me you can do nothing.”
2. Philippians 2:12–13 — “Work out your salvation… for it is God who works in you.”
3. 1 Timothy 4 — “Train yourself for godliness.”
4. James Clear — “You don’t rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.”
5. Dallas Willard — “Grace is opposed to earning, not effort.”

Connect with Pastor Scott Worthington

1. Instagram: @s.worthington (as mentioned in the episode)
2. Visit Hope Church (Las Vegas): Hope Church

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In this special episode, Matt sits down in Tom Ferry’s studio in Dallas for a real conversation about what it really takes to build a thriving business and a meaningful life at home.

Tom opens up about the “origin story” behind our beliefs around success, the power of learning from multiple mentors (instead of idolizing one person), and why energy, presence, and intentionality aren’t personality traits — they’re choices. They also get practical about marriage guardrails while traveling, protecting your relationship “beyond reproach,” and how entrepreneurs can build big without sacrificing their spouse, kids, health, or faith along the way.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re choosing between crushing it in business or being the spouse/parent you want to be — this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways

1. If you don’t live intentionally, your industry will hand you a playbook — and it may cost you what you value most.
2. You can learn specific strengths from different mentors without copying their blind spots.
3. Strong marriages don’t happen by accident; they’re protected through clarity, habits, boundaries, and communication.
4. Startup seasons require intensity — but they also require alignment so the spouse isn’t left carrying the weight alone.
5. No other win makes up for losing at home.

Memorable Moments

1. Tom shares how he learned business perseverance from his dad — but intentionally chose a different path for relationships.
2. The “and vs. or” shift: cutting the “either/or” mindset out of your life.
3. Tom’s approach to staying faithful while traveling: “I give them no room.”
4. A candid story from 2008 where Tom realized his marriage was at risk — and what he changed.

Links & Resources

1. Learn more and join the community: https://mattfarnham.com/one-life-podcast
2. Tom Ferry / Ferry International (guest): https://www.tomferry.com/

Let’s connect!

1. Instagram: @mattfarnham

Connect with Tom Ferry

1. Tom Ferry: @tomferry

What does it look like to finish the year with clarity—and step into the next one with purpose?

In Part 2 of the end-of-year recap, Matt continues reflecting on the second half of Season One’s guest conversations—pulling out the big ideas that keep showing up across every story: identity, mindset, gratitude, alignment, marriage, and building a business that supports your life (not consumes it).

Matt also shares updates on the Better Together One Life Retreat, gives a preview of what’s coming in 2026 (including new guests and new community experiences), and ends the episode by speaking gratitude over the people behind the scenes—then praying over the One Life community.

Key Themes & Takeaways

1. Identity & Influence: Don’t let other people’s experiences (even well-meaning ones) write your story—get clear on who God made you to be.
2. Bet on Yourself: If you have the right people, the right tools, and you’re committed to the work—why wouldn’t you win?
3. Upgrade Your Mindset “Operating System”: We update our phones… but never update the beliefs and loops running in our minds.
4. Run Your Own Race: There’s power in staying in your lane—like a locomotive on rails—focused, aligned, and unstoppable.
5. Do Hard Things: Resistance produces growth, and training yourself to endure hard things builds capacity for hard seasons.
6. Gratitude as an Anchor: Don’t let the frustrating 10% overshadow the faithful 90%—gratitude keeps you grounded and resilient.
7. Leverage What You Already Love: Build relationships where you already are—kids’ sports, hobbies, communities—don’t chase the next shiny strategy.
8. Outcome Over Process: The “how” can feel heavy; the vision of the outcome can restore energy and motivation.
9. Your Calendar Tells the Truth: Most people say what matters most—but their calendar says something else. Order your life around your real priorities.
10. Grace Over Shame: Shame has no place in your life. Choose grace and forgiveness daily—and let God write beauty through imperfection.
11. Marriage & Business Alignment: Ego can’t coexist with a healthy marriage. Think 100% ownership, not 50/50.
12. Pivot Without Shame: You’re not stuck. If you realize you’re on a path you don’t want, you can change direction—boldly.

About This Episode

This two-part recap marks five months of The One Life Podcast—highlighting how the community is growing, how stories are already coming in from listeners, and why these conversations are meant to be evergreen.

Matt also shares:

1. A recap of the Better Together One Life Retreat at The Broadmoor
2. A core question: Do you have vision and values for your marriage like you do for your business?
3. What’s coming next: more retreats, One Life Boot Camps (working title: “One Life Elevated”), and a new evolution of Rooted under the One Life umbrella (One Life Foundations / One Life Rooted)

Coming in 2026

Matt previews several upcoming guests and community experiences, including:

1. Tom Ferry (a more personal, behind-the-scenes conversation)
2. Benjamin Lundquist (Rise and Lead Podcast; keynote speaker at Better Together)
3. Pastor Scott Worthington (Hope Church)
4. Tom Tizak (life-by-design story + pivoting with purpose)
5. More marriage retreats + new “boot camp” style experiences for agents, team leaders, and entrepreneurs

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Five months. 16 episodes. Countless stories of encouragement — and we’re just getting started.

In Part 1 of this two-part end-of-year recap, Matt looks back on the first season of The One Life Podcast and shares the biggest takeaways from the early episodes — including his three foundational solo episodes and the first wave of guests.

This episode is an invitation to go back and binge the “evergreen” conversations, revisit the moments that hit home, and step into 2026 with fresh perspective: you don’t have to choose between a thriving business and a meaningful life — you can have both.

Key Themes & Takeaways

The Foundation of One Life

1. Episodes 1–3 (Solo): My Burden, My Story, My Hope — why One Life exists, the pain points in entrepreneurship/real estate, and the journey toward work-life harmony.
2. No arriving: There’s no “PhD” in work-life harmony — but you can make real progress through disciplines, boundaries, and intentionality.

Pastor Vance Pittman — Margin, Rest, and the Danger of the Grind

1. Margin creates room for divine interruptions: If you can’t be interrupted, you may be carrying things God never assigned you.
2. Rest is not weakness — it’s obedience: Sabbath and margin refill your “cup,” increasing creativity, energy, and effectiveness.
3. A confronting definition of fame: Chasing accessibility to people who don’t truly matter can cost you the ones who do.
4. Significance and spiritual warfare: Distraction isn’t just inconvenience — it can be warfare when it pulls you away from purpose.

Jason Pantana — Stewardship, Motives, and AI as “Electricity”

1. AI is the electricity to your marketing: It powers what you’re already doing and multiplies impact when used with intention.
2. Work as stewardship: Time, talent, and treasure aren’t owned — they’re entrusted.
3. Two gut-check questions:
4. Why am I doing what I’m doing?
5. Who am I doing it for?
6. Success without surrender is still empty: Motives matter — doing it “for the Lord” reshapes everything.

Garrett Maroon — Identity, Comparison, and Changing the Scoreboard

1. Run your race: Nobody can be you — the world needs the real you, not the ideal version.
2. Redefine winning: The industry’s scoreboard is incomplete; measure what actually matters.
3. Track what you want to grow: Marriage, health, mind, kids, relationships, impact — not just units/volume.
4. The “why I started” wake-up call: The story of the agent who got into business for time freedom… and didn’t pick up her daughter once in four years.

Treasure Davis — Showing Up Well, God’s Agenda, and Boundaries

1. You can control how you show up: Energy, habits, and choices shape your presence in every room.
2. God’s agenda over ego: Your calendar might not be proof of your greatness — it might be God positioning you for someone else.
3. Boundaries protect what matters: Marriage and family require guardrails.
4. Social media realism: Perfection is poison — don’t confuse highlight reels with real life.
5. If you’re still here, your assignment isn’t complete: God isn’t done with you.

Kyle Whissel — Schedule Discipline and Running Business Like a Business

1. Win the day early: Kyle emphasizes routines and execution — “wins the day by 8 a.m.”
2. Militant calendar management: High output comes from intentional inputs.
3. EOS impact: Entrepreneurial Operating System helped bring structure, clarity, and real business operating rhythm.

Leo Pareja — Authenticity, Joy, and Calendar Alignment

1. Be the most authentic version of yourself: Performing as someone else is exhausting and unsustainable.
2. Joy is found in progress: Not just outcomes — progress itself can be a source of joy.
3. Remove unnecessary pressure: If you’re building a life you don’t need to retire from, you can loosen the grip on artificial deadlines.
4. The calendar tells the truth: If it’s not scheduled, it doesn’t exist — especially marriage and family.

About Matt

Matt Farnham is a Las Vegas-based real estate leader and the host of The One Life Podcast, a community built for high-performing realtors and entrepreneurs who want to thrive in business without sacrificing what matters most — faith, marriage, family, health, and purpose.

Through conversations with top leaders, pastors, coaches, and high-capacity entrepreneurs, Matt helps listeners challenge the industry’s default playbook, change the scoreboard, and build a true life by design.

Connect / Resources Mentioned

1. Go back and listen to: Episodes 1–10 (Solo foundation + early guests)
2. Guests highlighted in Part 1: Vance Pittman, Jason Pantana, Garrett Maroon, Treasure Davis, Kyle Whissel, Leo Pareja

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Episode Summary

What happens when success costs too much?

In this episode, Matt sits down with Adam Haley, a top-producing agent and broker from Kentucky, who made the bold decision to step away from the constant grind of leadership and production to reclaim time, peace, and purpose.

Adam’s story is one of ambition, burnout, obedience, and grace — learning to let go of “more” in order to embrace “margin.” He shares what it looked like to walk away from a thriving brokerage role, launch a construction company that now builds 30+ homes per year, and rediscover joy through faith, family, and intentional living.

Key Themes & Takeaways

1. The Natural Progression Trap: How the industry’s playbook can quietly become your identity — and what it costs you.
2. Margin Over More: Why Adam stepped away from a $100M+ brokerage to gain back time with family, church, and friends.
3. Faith as the Guardrail: How trusting God replaced anxiety and fear of “losing status.”
4. Life by Design: Reallocating time toward what matters — faith, family, construction, and purpose.
5. Favorite Client = Himself: The joy of building homes he believes in and investing in his own long-term vision.
6. Guardrails for Peace: No morning appointments, no Sundays, and learning to truly rest.

About Adam

Adam Haley began his real estate career at the age of 23 when his father opened Haley Auctions and Realty. After 3 years Adam became the top agent in his county and has been a top 10 agent in his MLS for the past 8 years. In 2020 he also began a construction company with his now business partner to go along with his real estate business. In 2022 Adam took over as broker for Haley Auctions and Realty, a company of 14 agents that closed 400+ transactions in 2022 and 2023. At the end of 2024, Adam gave up his position of broker of the company to pursue a career long dream, being able to spend quality time with his family and friends.

Connect with Adam

1. Facebook: @AdamHaley.Number1Realtor
2. Instagram: @adamhaleyrealtor
3. Construction Company: H&S Homes
4. Email: adam@haleyauctionsandrealty.com

Adam welcomes personal connections — as he said on air, “Just call me or look me up on Facebook. I’d love to talk to anyone anytime.”

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Episode Summary

Doug and Joan Johnston embody what so many couples hope is possible: a marriage that flourishes and a real estate business that thrives. With 40 years of marriage and 30 years as business partners, they share the real story behind building a life of unity, purpose, and longevity.

From raising toddlers while hosting open houses, to embracing changing roles when illness required a shift, to turning their home into a hub of hospitality and client connection, Doug and Joan prove that you don’t have to choose between marriage, business, or family—you can live them in harmony.

This episode is a masterclass in partnership, resilience, and building a “relationship-rich” life that outlasts markets, seasons, and challenges. Their wisdom is honest, heartfelt, and deeply encouraging for couples navigating entrepreneurship.

Key Themes & Takeaways

1. Respect & Kindness: The two values they say have anchored every season of marriage and business.
2. No Ego in the Marriage or Business: Ego destroys partnership—humility builds it. Their teamwork works because they stay focused on we, not me.
3. Early Years & Shared Roles: Balancing diapers, open houses, and growing a business from a desk in their bedroom.
4. Flexibility & Mutual Support: Joan stepping into the field during Doug’s illness—discovering strengths she didn’t know she had.
5. Faith & Mentorship: How a spiritually grounded mentor and church community shaped their marriage and personal growth.
6. Relationship-Rich Business: Why hospitality, backyard gatherings, and showing genuine care create better clients, deeper friendships, and long-term impact.
7. Surviving the 2008 Crash: Retooling, short sales, rebuilding, and leaning into community during one of the hardest seasons in Boise real estate.
8. “Low & Slow”: Doug’s BBQ metaphor for life and relationships—patience, presence, and intentionality win every time.
9. Legacy: Honesty, fairness, open doors, good meals, and helping people win—what they want their clients, friends, and family to remember.

Resources & Mentions

1. SoldMan.com – Doug & Joan’s real estate website
2. Instagram: @thesoldmanteam – Real estate updates and client connection
3. Instagram: @boisebarbecueguy – Doug’s BBQ, cooking tips, and behind-the-scenes fun
4. Their 150-person backyard parties, tri-tip cookouts, and hospitality-driven client events
5. “No rich like relationship rich” — a theme woven throughout their story

Share this with a married couple in business, a new real estate partnership, or anyone who needs hope that life, marriage, and work can thrive together.

About Doug & Joan

Doug and Joan Johnston have been married for 40 years and have spent 30 of those years building a successful real estate business side-by-side in Boise, Idaho. Parents of two daughters and proud grandparents of three, they’ve built a “relationship-rich” life where faith, family, and hospitality shape everything they do. Known for their backyard events, generosity, mentorship, and deep client care, they’ve grown The Sold Man Team into one of Boise’s most respected relationship-driven real estate practices.

Connect with Doug & Joan

1. Website: https://soldman.com
2. Instagram (Real Estate): @thesoldmanteam
3. Instagram (BBQ): @boisebarbecueguy

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Episode Summary

Mikki unpacks what it looks like to build a profitable real-estate business while leading with faith at home and at work. From “home is for hospitality” to hiring people you want to “do life with,” she shares how intentional rhythms, grace over shame, and clear non-negotiables create harmony across marriage, parenting, and leadership. We also hit her honest 2020 rebuild story, her “Nanny Realtor” first hire, and why CRM time is the team’s daily must.

Key Themes & Takeaways

1. Intentionality: “Create your future—or someone else will.”
2. Grace over shame: Pre-deciding to stand with your kids (and spouse) in hard moments.
3. Home as ministry: Hospitality > impressing; family on mission together.
4. Leadership & hiring: Servant hearts, team players, low drama only.
5. Operational habits: Daily CRM time; manage your day or it manages you.
6. Resilience: Rebuilding team and culture after a tough 2020 season.

Resources & Mentions

1. Craig Groeschel – teaching on “pre-decide” (sermon habit Mikki referenced)
2. Charleston Eats (Mikki’s picks): Fleet Landing (laid-back lunch on the water); Peninsula Grill or Hall’s Chophouse (upscale dinner & standout service)
3. Healthy Realty – Mikki’s brokerage/team in Charleston
4. Instagram: @movingwithmikki (see “Connect with Mikki” below)

Share this with a young mom, a new grandparent, or a leader navigating a rebuild. Your share could be the encouragement they need today.

About Mikki

Mikki Ramey has been married to her college sweetheart, John, who is a practicing physician, for 29 years. She has 4 children (some are adults), ages 23, 19, 17, and 12. She is a new grandma as well. She has been a real estate licensee for over 20 years and has been the broker/owner of Healthy Realty since 2008. She currently has a real estate team of 12 agents, 1 ISA, and 3 TCs. In 2024, they served 223 families and individuals with the purchase or sale of their homes, and are passionate about serving more clients with their real estate needs in the years to come.

Connect with Mikki

1. Instagram: @movingwithmikki (handle mentioned on the show)
2. Brokerage: Healthy Realty — Charleston, SC (Broker/Owner)
3. Website: https://mikkiramey.com/
4. Email: MikRamey@gmail.com

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Mike shares the journey behind his new company, Profits Coaching, and explains why success isn’t about scaling endlessly or chasing vanity metrics — it’s about building a business that serves your family, your purpose, and your future.

This conversation goes deep into the heart of what makes sustainable success possible — from managing marriage and business dynamics to scheduling what matters most. You’ll learn:

1. Why the most successful leaders schedule family time first.
2. The difference between profitability and vanity metrics (and why revenue doesn’t equal success).
3. How burnout often begins at home, not at work.
4. The one question every entrepreneur should ask to start living a truly One Life.
5. Why harmony, not balance, is the real goal.

Mike’s stories and insights — drawn from decades of experience coaching real estate leaders across North America — will help you redefine success on your own terms, protect what matters most, and build a life you don’t need to retire from.

Key Themes & Takeaways

1. Profit > Revenue: Bigger isn’t always better. Profit and purpose create freedom.
2. Harmony over Balance: Schedule family and rest the same way you schedule business.
3. Faith, Family, Business Alignment: A thriving business starts with healthy relationships.
4. Identity Check: You are not your job title — your work is a vehicle, not your worth.
5. Reverse Engineering Success: Build your life calendar first, then your business around it.
6. Define Success for Yourself: Don’t let the industry prescribe your scoreboard.

About Mike Schumm

Mike Schumm has been an entrepreneur for over 35 years. Over those 3 decades, Mike has personally built a number of successful businesses, many of which focused on different areas of the real estate industry.

Mike has been a licensed realtor since 2003 and started coaching and mentoring in 2014. Since then he has mentored and scaled hundreds of North America's larger but more importantly profitable real estate enterprises.

Mike has undoubtedly reached mastery-level mentorship with over 10,000 hours and over 30,000 completed coaching sessions.

Mike is currently focused on launching a one-on-one coaching company, Profytz Coaching, that helps real estate teams scale and maintain higher profit margins than most teams in the industry.

Mike is committed to lifelong learning and creating memories with his family. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with his life-partner Lisa and his son Mikey.

Instagram: @mikeschumm_

Email: mike@profytz.com

Website: https://profytz.com/

In this conversation, Matt Farnham sits down with Robert Mack—a top-producing Realtor, team leader, and personal growth advocate—to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of success, identity, and navigating pressure in business and life.

Robert opens up about the internal shifts that helped him find peace, the daily disciplines that keep him grounded, and how to build a business that doesn’t steal your joy.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. The mindset shifts that helped Robert move from stress to stability
2. How he rebuilt from burnout and anxiety with a healthier foundation
3. The habits that protect his peace and confidence as a leader
4. What it means to build significance beyond sales
5. Why self-awareness is the key to sustainable success

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. You can feel peace even when your business is in chaos
2. Significance isn’t what you build—it’s who you become
3. Self-leadership is the foundation of leading others well

About Robert Mack:

Robert Mack is a Realtor, team leader, and speaker based in Southern California. He’s built a highly successful business, but his deeper passion lies in personal growth, mindset, and helping others lead with intention. Through his leadership and content, Robert equips others to pursue peace, confidence, and significance in business and life.

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In this episode, Matt Farnham is joined by Spring Bengtzen, CEO of The Utah Life Real Estate Group and one of the top-performing leaders in the industry. Spring pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to lead at a high level, grow quickly, and still protect what matters most—her family, her mindset, and her faith.

This episode is for anyone who wants to grow big but stay deeply grounded in their values, identity, and purpose.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. Spring’s journey from burnout to breakthrough
2. The daily habits that help her stay centered and focused
3. What she teaches high achievers about alignment and boundaries
4. How to lead with vision while protecting your energy
5. The power of showing up fully as yourself in business

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. Scaling doesn’t have to come at the expense of your soul
2. Slowing down internally is key to speeding up externally
3. Growth that lasts comes from alignment, not just ambition

About Spring Bengtzen:

Spring Bengtzen is the CEO of The Utah Life Real Estate Group brokered by REAL and one of the top-producing team leaders in the U.S. She also runs a thriving coaching business, hosts retreats and events, and is passionate about helping people grow their business and their life. Known for her intensity, authenticity, and love for personal development, Spring helps leaders create lives that match their ambition.

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In this episode, Matt Farnham sits down with Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, to explore his journey from top-producing agent to executive leader. Leo shares how his immigrant upbringing, entrepreneurial drive, and desire to leave a legacy have shaped the way he leads—and lives.

This conversation is packed with insight for real estate professionals and business leaders who want to build something meaningful while staying grounded in purpose and impact.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. How Leo’s childhood experiences shaped his mindset and mission
2. The tension between rapid growth and intentional leadership
3. How to lead at scale while staying personally aligned
4. What it means to build a business with legacy in mind
5. Why impact matters more than image

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. Leadership at any level begins with clarity and humility
2. True success is about multiplying opportunity, not just personal achievement
3. Building legacy starts with making decisions today that serve others tomorrow

Special Guest Leo Pareja

Leo Pareja began his real estate career at the age of 19. By 28, he had become the #1 Keller Williams agent worldwide. Over his 15-year career in sales, his team personally sold approximately 4,000 homes.

In 2012, he co-founded Washington Capital Partners, transforming it into one of the largest private lending companies on the East Coast, with over $2 billion in originated hard money loans. In 2016, he co-founded Remine, which quickly became the fastest-growing MLS platform in the industry—capturing 80% market share and serving more than 1.1 million users.

After successful exits from both WCP and Remine, Leo joined eXp Realty’s executive leadership as a named officer of EXPI. He has served as President of Affiliated Services and Chief Strategy Officer, leading strategic initiatives that have strengthened eXp Realty’s competitive edge and agent value proposition. He currently serves as CEO of eXp Realty.

Leo has been named to the Swanepoel Power 200 (SP 200) six times, recognizing him as one of the most powerful and influential executives in residential real estate.

In 2020, Leo co-founded the Pareja Family Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing economic disparities by equipping individuals with the tools and opportunities to achieve financial independence. The Foundation supports women, minority-led startups, and underserved communities through education, mentorship, and financial assistance. It offers a Financial Literacy Course—developed in partnership with Miami Dade College—that teaches essential financial skills for long-term success.

By investing in economic equity and empowering the next generation, Leo continues to drive meaningful impact beyond the real estate industry.

Connect with Leo

https://www.instagram.com/leopareja/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/leo.pareja.104/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopareja/

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In this episode, Matt Farnham sits down with Kyle Whissel, one of the most innovative real estate team leaders in the country, to talk about what it really takes to build a high-growth business without losing your peace, your presence, or your people.

Kyle shares the behind-the-scenes struggles and lessons that shaped his leadership journey, including how he rebuilt his life and business around alignment, family, and intentional choices.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. The hidden costs of unchecked growth and hustle
2. What Kyle changed after realizing success had come at too high a price
3. How he’s restructured his time to prioritize presence with family
4. Why clarity and simplicity are the foundation of sustainable scaling
5. Practical tips for entrepreneurs who want to lead with alignment

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. Scaling your business doesn’t have to mean sacrificing yourself
2. The best decisions in business come from clarity, not chaos
3. Leadership starts at home—and success means showing up where it matters most

About Kyle Whissel:

Kyle Whissel leads the Whissel Realty Group brokered by eXp Realty in San Diego, CA. His team is consistently ranked among the top in the nation. Known for his innovation in video marketing and team building, Kyle is also a national speaker and instructor dedicated to helping agents build businesses that align with their lives—not overtake them.

Connect with Kyle:

https://www.facebook.com/KyleWhissel/

https://www.instagram.com/kylewhissel/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylewhissel/

https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhisselWay

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Treasure opens up about:

1. Walking through personal challenges while staying anchored in gratitude and faith
2. How to create team culture that inspires loyalty, longevity, and productivity
3. Choosing quality time over quantity when it comes to family and parenting
4. Boundaries that protect marriage, family, and business partnerships
5. Her decision to remove alcohol from her life and the clarity it brought to her leadership
6. Why she and Matt are co-hosting the upcoming Better Together One Life Retreat for real estate couples

This conversation will encourage you to reframe success, align your family and business values, and remember that nothing in life—even the struggles—is wasted when you live with intention.

Connect with Treasure Davis:

1. Treasure Davis Team Website
2. Instagram
3. Facebook

Better Together One Life Marriage Retreat

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In this episode, Matt Farnham welcomes Garrett Maroon—Realtor, coach, and author of The Balanced Breakthrough—for an honest conversation about building a thriving referral-based business without sacrificing faith, family, or health.

Garrett shares how he built a business that runs on relationships, how faith informs every area of his leadership, and why intentional rhythms are the key to long-term success.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. How Garrett runs a 100% referral-based real estate team
2. The importance of setting boundaries and owning your calendar
3. How to build a business that fuels your life—not consumes it
4. The mindset shifts that helped him move from burnout to balance
5. Why faith isn’t separate from business—it’s the foundation

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. You don’t have to hustle endlessly to grow—you need the right systems and priorities
2. Building your life around your values makes your business more magnetic
3. Long-term success comes from stewardship, not striving

Special Guest Garrett Maroon

Garrett’s real estate journey began with just 40 names in his database, and in just over ten years, he’s sold more than 650 homes – all through relationships, without spending a dime on leads. As the founder of the 2:10 Realty Group, a top 1% real estate team in Southeast Virginia, Garrett combines expertise, authenticity, and heart to serve his clients and team at the highest level.

Garrett’s passion for faith-driven business extends beyond transactions. He co-founded The 2:10 Collective at eXp Realty, where agents learn to integrate their faith into real estate. He’s also the founder of The Faithful Agent, a nonprofit cultivating a community of Gospel-centered agents who aim to grow both in their business and their faith.

As the host of the top-rated The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett inspires listeners weekly with insights on how to thrive both professionally and personally. His personal mission centers on helping agents achieve a Balanced Breakthrough so they can Win at Work Without Losing at Life.

Garrett’s superpower? Helping agents make more money by doing what they love. Outside of work, life stays full and joyful with his wife Rachel, their four kids – Haddie (7), Dylan (5), Ivy (3), and Zoe (1) – and their puppy, Sampson. Garrett is actively involved in his church, has a passion for dad jokes, and lives out his belief that success is about relationships – in business, faith, and family.

Garrett’s New Book - Coming Soon!

The Balanced Breakthrough – Winning at Work Without Losing at Life - Preorder Here!

Join Garrett’s free community, Serving Not Selling, for Christian Realtors HERE

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In this episode, Matt Farnham sits down with marketing expert and industry leader Jason Pantana for a conversation that goes far beyond branding and social media strategy. Jason opens up about the rhythms, boundaries, and values that allow him to lead with focus while staying deeply rooted in faith, family, and purpose.

Whether you're a Realtor, entrepreneur, or creative professional, this episode will help you slow down, get clear, and lead with intention in your work and life.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. How Jason stays grounded despite a demanding travel and speaking schedule
2. What it means to live “from clarity, not for clarity”
3. How boundaries and rhythms protect your peace
4. The intersection of branding, identity, and personal alignment
5. Why your business should reflect your deepest values

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. The best marketing strategy begins with personal clarity
2. Boundaries are essential for sustainability—not restrictions, but protections
3. You can be both highly productive and highly present when your priorities are clear

Special Guest Jason Pantana

Jason Pantana is a coach, trainer, and speaker for Tom Ferry International the world’s leading real estate coaching program, as well as host of the popular seminar, Marketing Edge. His dynamic sessions arm professionals with the tools they need to stay current, competitive, and, above all, successful. Formerly the education director for a leading national real estate franchise, Jason creates tailored sessions for a range of professionals. His areas of expertise include social media strategy, digital marketing, and developing an eye for emerging business trends. He’s provided clear paths for companies, to roll out powerful ad campaigns through the use of Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Google, and other mass online platforms. Jason has gained thousands of social media followers through his many effective engagements. His energetic style engages his audiences — in individual, team, and conference settings alike — while readying them to utilize the ever-changing marketing tools of today.

Jason's Facebook page Jason on YouTube @jasonpantana on Instagram

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In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Vance Pitman and Matt Farnham go even deeper into the real cost of performance-driven leadership—and how to exchange it for peace, clarity, and purpose.

Vance shares biblical wisdom and personal experiences around leadership, fatherhood, and the pressures we face as high-capacity people. If you’ve ever struggled to slow down, to feel “enough,” or to lead without pressure, this episode will speak directly to you.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. How to define success through stewardship, not results
2. What it means to lead with values-based clarity
3. The tension between ambition and surrender
4. How to build spiritual rhythms that support emotional health
5. Why presence is more impactful than performance in your legacy

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. You don’t need to chase more to be faithful—you need to steward what’s in your hands
2. Legacy isn’t built through pressure—it’s built through presence
3. When your identity is secure, your leadership becomes sustainable

Scriptures Quoted – Multiple passages are cited, such as:

1. Proverbs 23:4–5
2. Colossians 1
3. Matthew 11:28–30
4. 1 Timothy 6:8
5. Deuteronomy 6
6. Philippians 4

Special Guest Vance Pitman

Vance Pitman is president of Send Network, founding pastor of Hope Church, and author of UNBURDENED: Stop Living for Jesus So Jesus Can Live Through You and The Stressless Life: Experiencing the Unshakable Presence of God's Indescribable Peace. As a seasoned church planter and now leader of the largest church planting organization in North America, Vance seeks to inspire people to join in God’s eternal, redemptive mission of making disciples, by multiplying the Church all over North America, that the nations may come to know Him. Vance and his wife Kristie have four children and four grandchildren, and live in Georgia.

@vancepitman on Instagram

Vance Pitman's books:

1. Unburdened: Stop Living for Jesus So Jesus Can Live Through You (2020)
2. The Stressless Life: Experiencing the Unshakable Presence of God’s Indescribable Peace (2022)
3. Find Vance's books here!

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In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Vance Pitman (founding pastor of Hope Church and president of Send Network) joins Matt Farnham to explore what it means to lead with intention, build a legacy, and parent with presence.

Vance’s wisdom comes from decades of ministry and leadership—but his message is deeply personal. In this episode, he shares practical insight on leading from a place of approval rather than performance, creating healthy rhythms, and staying grounded in faith while navigating the demands of business, marriage, and parenting.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. Why rest is a spiritual discipline, not a reward
2. The myth of “excellence” and the freedom of diligence
3. How to stay connected to your calling when leadership gets heavy
4. The importance of showing up with presence in parenting
5. Why clarity around your values protects your peace

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a spiritual foundation for sustainable leadership
2. Parenting is more about intentional presence than perfect performance
3. You were never meant to work for approval—you were made to work from it

Scriptures Quoted – Multiple passages are cited, such as:

1. Proverbs 23:4–5
2. Colossians 1
3. Matthew 11:28–30
4. 1 Timothy 6:8
5. Deuteronomy 6
6. Philippians 4

Special Guest Vance Pitman

Vance Pitman is president of Send Network, founding pastor of Hope Church, and author of UNBURDENED: Stop Living for Jesus So Jesus Can Live Through You and The Stressless Life: Experiencing the Unshakable Presence of God's Indescribable Peace. As a seasoned church planter and now leader of the largest church planting organization in North America, Vance seeks to inspire people to join in God’s eternal, redemptive mission of making disciples, by multiplying the Church all over North America, that the nations may come to know Him. Vance and his wife Kristie have four children and four grandchildren, and live in Georgia.

@vancepitman on Instagram

Vance Pitman's books:

1. Unburdened: Stop Living for Jesus So Jesus Can Live Through You (2020)
2. The Stressless Life: Experiencing the Unshakable Presence of God’s Indescribable Peace (2022)
3. Find Vance's books here!

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What if you stopped settling for survival and started living with clarity and courage?

In this episode, Matt Farnham shares the deeper “why” behind The One Life Podcast—a hope-filled vision for leaders who are ready to align their lives with what matters most.

This episode casts the vision for a better way to live and lead. It’s a call to high-performing entrepreneurs, realtors, and leaders to reject the lie that they must sacrifice family, faith, or peace to build a thriving business. You were made for more—and it’s not found in the hustle alone.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. Why we often live reactive, exhausted lives—even when we’re “successful”
2. The consequences of chasing growth without guardrails
3. A vision for building a life by design, not by default
4. The three pillars that guide The One Life Podcast
5. How to live with peace, presence, and purpose

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. You don’t have to choose between your business and your family—you were created for both.
2. The life you want won’t come from working harder—it starts with getting clear on what matters.
3. Peace is not the absence of progress; it’s the fruit of alignment.

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Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” but still feel off?

In this raw and honest episode, Matt Farnham shares the personal story behind The One Life Podcast—a season marked by burnout, quiet breakdowns, and the eventual breakthrough that changed everything.

You’ll hear how Matt went from high performance and outer success to a place of deep misalignment—and what helped him begin rebuilding a life with more peace, purpose, and margin.

If you're a Realtor, entrepreneur, or faith-driven leader trying to find your footing again, this story will hit home.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. The signs of emotional exhaustion that high achievers often ignore
2. What Matt hid behind his professional success
3. The pressure of being everything to everyone—and what finally broke the cycle
4. The first small steps that led to freedom
5. A new framework for living aligned with your values

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. You don’t have to wait for a breakdown to make a breakthrough.
2. Owning your story is the first step toward healing and clarity.
3. True harmony begins when you stop striving for perfection and start living with intention.

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Have you ever looked successful on the outside but felt completely drained on the inside?You’re not alone—and this is the episode that started it all.

In this launch episode of The One Life Podcast, host Matt Farnham shares the burden that sparked the vision behind the show. After years of chasing performance and ignoring the signs of burnout, Matt found himself at a crossroads: keep grinding or start living differently.

This episode is for every leader, entrepreneur, and Realtor who’s ever felt like their success was costing them something more important.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. The hidden signs of burnout among high achievers
2. How hustle culture quietly undermines relationships and health
3. Why so many leaders feel trapped in the “either/or” mindset
4. What sparked Matt’s journey to pursue alignment over achievement
5. The mission behind The One Life Podcast

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. Burnout often hides behind high performance—until it forces you to stop.
2. You don’t have to choose between success and significance.
3. Living aligned with your values creates more impact—not less.

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