In this raw and wide-ranging second round of Founder Talk, Duane Draughon returns to unpack what it's really like to grow, downsize, re-evaluate, and redefine success—on your own terms.

We go deep into the mindset shifts Duane has been going through as he reassesses everything from money and ego to purpose and priorities. This episode is as real as it gets.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this powerful conversation:

✅ What happens when your business becomes your identity—and how to break free
✅ Why Duane downsized his office and is rethinking traditional success metrics
✅ The moment he almost shut it all down—and why he didn’t
✅ Why building status symbols (fancy cars, office space, big teams) rarely delivers the fulfillment you think it will
✅ The power of pivoting toward low-cost, high-impact AI content systems (and how Duane’s using them)
✅ What spiritual growth, emotional honesty, and giving back has to do with running a profitable business
✅ Real talk about imposter syndrome, ego, race, fatherhood, and the mental health side of being a founder
✅ What happens when the economy punches your business in the mouth—and how to respond

This is one of the most honest, unfiltered episodes we’ve done and it's exactly the kind of conversation more founders need to be having.

Whether you're building your first million-dollar business or questioning the one you've already built, this episode will challenge your assumptions and leave you thinking long after it's over.

Where to Find Duane Draughon

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanedraughon/

• Website: https://www.vizxdesign.com/

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In this deep and vulnerable episode of Founder Talk, Isabelle shares the personal story behind her “Loud Whisper” philosophy and how the journey from external success to internal alignment changed everything. She reveals the real reason many successful entrepreneurs still feel unfulfilled—and how unresolved trauma, suppressed identity, and societal conditioning keep leaders from truly living in their purpose.

Here’s what you’ll learn from Isabelle:

✅ How to recognize when you're living out of alignment with your authentic self
✅ The difference between self-confidence and self-worth (and why most leaders get it wrong)
✅ How childhood conditioning and societal pressure can disconnect you from your gifts
✅ The origin of “Loud Whisper” and why amplifying your voice is crucial to personal power
✅ Why healing your inner child is the key to unlocking fulfillment, even if you’re already successful
✅ A raw look at the discrimination Isabelle and her husband faced while building a 7-figure business—and how they overcame it
✅ How to navigate marriage, business, and life with honest communication and mutual growth

This episode is a must-listen for founders who feel like they’re crushing it on paper—but something still feels off inside. If you’ve ever asked yourself “Is this it?”, Isabelle’s story and insights will help you find clarity, wholeness, and purpose again.

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Where to Find Isabelle Drawn

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-draughon-acc-cpcc-5489a762/

• Website: https://isabeldraughon.com/

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In this episode of Founder Talk, we sit down with Blake Harris—an asset protection attorney, founder of the nation's largest exclusively offshore asset protection law firm, and a creator with over 250,000 followers across social platforms.

We go deep into the powerful intersection of content, credibility, and business growth. Blake breaks down how building a personal brand transformed his firm, why he ditched traditional marketing agencies to build an in-house content team, and how offshore trusts are becoming a must-know tool for founders looking to protect their assets.

Here’s what you’ll learn from Blake:

✅ Why offshore asset protection trusts are exploding in popularity and how they work

✅ Why building a strong personal brand isn’t optional if you want to stay relevant and dominate your market

✅ How to build an in-house content machine that actually drives revenue (and saves money)

✅ What most B2B professionals get dead wrong about social media—and how to fix it

✅ How Blake combines in-person relationship building with video content to drive long-term business growth
✅ The real ROI of content creation for founders (hint: it’s not just clients)
✅ How crypto and AI are reshaping the legal world—and what it means for business owners
✅ The mindset shift that separates leaders who win from those who get left behind

Whether you’re a founder, service-based entrepreneur, or professional looking to build real authority and protect what you’ve built, this conversation is loaded with real talk, practical lessons, and founder-to-founder perspective.

Hit subscribe for more founder conversations that give you real insights, no fluff.

Where to Find Blake Harris

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-harris-08a106b/
• Website: https://blakeharrislaw.com

Want to work with us?
At Impaxs Marketing we partner with 7-8 figure B2B companies to help them build their own internal content team, take control of their brand, and grow their business through video content and social media marketing. No need to outsource your content to an agency ever again! We do this by implementing our proven 5-step process we call, “Brand5 Content System”. Check out pricing and services here: ⁠https://impaxs.com⁠

Subscribe to my weekly CMO briefing for unfiltered insights on the biggest marketing shifts, real-life strategies I’m using to scale companies fast, and key lessons from real-world experience—what’s working, what’s not, and why. No fluff, no filler, just actionable insights you can use immediately. Sign up now to stay ahead: ⁠https://impaxs79863.activehosted.com/f/12⁠