Episode Summary:

In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Dave Molenda—speaker, bestselling author of Growing on Purpose, and host of the Positive Polarity Podcast. Dave shares the story of how the 2008 crash forced him to pivot from construction supplies to coaching—and how that pivot unlocked his real purpose.

From small course corrections to hard-won lessons about work-life balance, Dave offers practical insights for entrepreneurs who feel like they’re grinding alone. The conversation hits on blind spots, burnout, and why your business might be doing worse than you think (even if it feels “fine”).

Whether you're scaling a team or just trying to survive another quarter, this episode will get you thinking differently—and moving with more purpose.

💡 Highlights & Takeaways:

• How the 2008 housing crash pushed Dave into coaching
• Why “no news is good news” is a terrible business strategy
• The most dangerous blind spot leaders have
• How to design a business that fits around your life—not the other way around
• Why hard work alone isn’t the badge of honor it used to be

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

“Today’s cavity is tomorrow’s root canal. Don’t wait for the pain to start before you ask for help.”

— Dave Molenda

🔗 Guest Links:

📚 Book: Growing on Purpose – https://positivepolarity.com

🎧 Podcast: Positive Polarity Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-positive-polarity-podcast/id1511230852

🔗 Rodric on Episode 252: “Embrace Your Best Life” - https://positivepolarity.libsyn.com/252-embrace-your-best-life-a-journey-to-fulfillment

🌐 Website: https://positivepolarity.com 🎧 Podcast: Positive Polarity Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-positive-polarity-podcast/id1511230852

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_molenda/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Positivepolarity/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmolenda/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@positivepolarity1500

📍Timestamps:

01:45 – Who is Dave Molenda and what does he do?

02:30 – Blind spots, boiling frogs, and the myth of “everything’s fine”

05:40 – The 2008 crash and the pivot that changed everything

09:46 – Rodric’s journey into coaching

12:06 – Why even coaches need coaches

13:20 – The research behind Growing on Purpose

15:41 – Question for the next guest

16:13 – What advice would you tell your 20-year-old self not to take?

18:13 – Setting boundaries with time and client expectations

21:04 – Why speed is worth paying for

24:01 – Million Dollar Flip Flops: the name that hooks you

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