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  • 143 | Hydrogen, Horsepower & Hustle: Josh Carr on Innovation, Obsession, and Scaling Echo Water
    Jul 4 2025

    Episode Summary:

    In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Josh Carr—entrepreneur, gearhead, and CEO of Echo Water. From restoring vintage Fords to building category-defining smart bottles, Josh brings the same level of craftsmanship and obsession to every project he touches.

    They dive into how Echo Water became a market leader in the emerging hydrogen water space, why obsessing over the little things actually matters, and how Josh’s refusal to settle for “good enough” helped scale the company from niche idea to national brand. If you’ve ever struggled to simplify your story, build authority in a new category, or balance the grind with your passion—this episode is for you.

    💡 Highlights & Takeaways:

    • What hydrogen water actually is—and why it outperforms coffee
    • The engineering behind Echo Water’s smart flask and how it’s disrupting the wellness space
    • How Josh scaled the company by removing buyer risk and simplifying the story
    • A candid take on why “good enough” is the enemy of innovation
    • The power of metaphors in marketing and storytelling
    • The difference between lifestyle chasing vs. loving the grind

    🔥 Quote of the Episode:

    “Give them the story they’ll tell when they buy what you sell.”

    — Josh Carr


    🔗 Guest Links:

    🔗 Website: https://www.echowater.com

    🧠 Quote to remember: “Give them the story they’ll tell when they buy what you sell.”

    📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshcarr6/

    🧪 Try Hydrogen: EchoWater.com

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

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshcarrsuperstar/?locale=tr_TR


    📍Timestamps:

    00:00 – Ford builds, Baja races, and gearhead bonding

    10:07 – Josh’s intro and the science behind hydrogen water

    14:58 – From skeptic to CEO: how Echo Water came to be

    16:14 – What makes Echo different (smart bottles, supplements & science)

    20:07 – The Apollo connection: How the flask works

    23:20 – Scaling through education and story simplicity

    27:50 – Marketing metaphors and buyer psychology

    30:26 – Coaching, welding, and the true value of expert advice

    33:20 – Where to find Josh (aka “Josh Carr Superstar”)

    34:36 – Rapid-fire Q&A: biggest mistake you don’t regret, and the scary bucket list item Josh still hasn’t faced

    37:56 – Final takeaway: love the grind or you won’t survive the game



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  • 142 | Stories That Last Forever: Andrew Hall on Legacy, Letting Go, and Saying No to Good for the Sake of Great
    Jul 1 2025

    Episode Summary:

    What would you give to hear your grandfather’s stories one more time? For Andrew James Allan Hall, that question turned into a business—and a mission.

    In this heartfelt episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Andrew James Allan Hall, co-founder of No Story Lost, a company that turns family stories into beautifully bound books. They talk about legacy, launching businesses with soul, the hard exit of a nonprofit during COVID, and the difference between saying yes to everything vs. designing a life you actually want.

    Whether you’re a coach, founder, nonprofit dreamer, or just someone who wants to capture your family’s story before it’s too late—this episode is a must-listen.

    💡 Highlights & Takeaways:

    • The emotional spark behind No Story Lost (and how to capture family stories without regret)
    • Why Canada's "smartest person" couldn’t make the finals (hint: choreography)
    • What really happened when COVID crushed Andrew’s first business
    • How to gracefully shut down a nonprofit while preserving its mission
    • The “Goal Stack” process Andrew uses to design each year with intention
    • Why the best founders are also the best at saying no

    🔥 Quote of the Episode:

    “If you want a lifestyle, work for the government. If you love the pain and the grind—that’s entrepreneurship.”

    — Andrew James Allan Hall


    🔗 Guest Links:

    • Legacy books: https://nostorylost.com
    • Andrew’s personal book: To Die Gallantly (available via Blurb)
    • Guest speaker + coaching inquiries: Reach Andrew via nostorylost.com


    📍Timestamps:

    01:40 – The origin story of No Story Lost

    05:59 – How the business works (interviews, editing, photo integration)

    07:50 – Andrew’s surprise appearance on Canada’s Smartest Person

    09:34 – Why Andrew wrote To Die Gallantly

    12:43 – The real work behind writing and editing a book

    14:06 – His first business: launching and growing a national nonprofit

    16:47 – When COVID broke the business and what came next

    21:27 – Becoming a life coach and working with young entrepreneurs

    26:03 – The “Goal Stack” Andrew uses every year

    27:31 – Rodric’s morning mantra: “Am I moving the needle?”

    30:27 – Final wisdom: record your parents, capture their stories now



    Resources:

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    Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

    As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

    Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!...

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  • 141 | Dave Molenda on Blind Spots, Burnout & Building a Balanced Life
    Jun 27 2025

    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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  • 140 | “You Can’t Scale What You Don’t Heal” with Alicia Farricelli
    Jun 24 2025

    Guest: Alicia Farricelli, Emotional Intelligence Consultant

    Topic: Why business growth begins with emotional growth


    In this episode, Rodric sits down with emotional intelligence consultant Alicia Farricelli to explore why so many business leaders hit a ceiling—not because of a lack of strategy, but because of unhealed emotional patterns.


    💡 Key Highlights:

    • The myth of “separating business from personal”
    • Signs that you haven’t done the inner work (and how it shows up in your leadership)
    • Why high emotional intelligence is a non-negotiable in post-COVID business environments
    • Alicia’s personal journey from burnout and breakdown to aligned success
    • How nervous system regulation rewires your capacity to lead
    • The truth about firing (sometimes it's the best gift you can receive)
    • Her best advice for college grads entering today’s workforce


    🧠 Top Quote:

    "We’ve got a world full of unhealed inner children trying to run companies. What they really want is to feel safe." – Alicia Farricelli


    🔗 Connect with Alicia:

    Website: https://aliciafarricelli.com

    Instagram: alicia_farricielli

    Facebook: Alicia Farricielli

    Linkedin: Alicia Farricielli


    Workshops • Leadership Coaching • Speaking Engagements

    📌 Timestamps

    00:00 – Intro

    01:18 – Alicia’s work in emotional intelligence

    04:32 – Why “I need results, not therapy” is a red flag

    09:45 – How suppressed emotions sabotage leadership

    14:22 – Signs you need to do the inner work

    18:40 – Leadership growth starts with emotional accountability

    24:18 – Alicia’s origin story: burnout and breakthroughs

    30:05 – Advice to college grads (stop listening to your parents?)

    33:50 – Final thoughts: Let go of shame, lean into healing


    🔄 Share this episode with a leader who’s doing the inner and outer work.



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    Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

    As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

    Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

    Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

    www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

    **P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending...

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  • 139 | Scaling with Certainty: Digital Marketing at $280M+ in Ad Spend with Borja Cuan
    Jun 20 2025

    🧠 Episode Summary:

    In this high-powered episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric welcomes digital marketing veteran Borja Cuan, co-founder of Four15 Digital. With 24+ years in the game and $280M in managed ad spend projected for 2025, Borja drops raw, actionable insights on media buying, platform strategy, and why patience and communication are everything when it comes to performance marketing.

    This is the episode you send to anyone who says, “Let’s just test a couple hundred bucks and see what happens.” Spoiler alert: that’s not how it works.

    🔥 Highlights & Takeaways:

    • [01:30] – Borja’s journey from internet startup employee #29 to co-founding a top-tier digital agency
    • [06:20] – Why defining your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) is step one in any media strategy
    • [08:45] – The truth about marketing budgets: even a 10x ROAS doesn’t guarantee unlimited spend
    • [12:10] – Human capital post-COVID: the new expectations and challenges of hiring
    • [15:40] – How transparency and alignment set the tone for client relationships
    • [19:15] – The 90–120 day commitment rule for testing paid media channels effectively
    • [25:00] – Creative testing: what to do when you find a winner and how to iterate
    • [32:30] – What really makes an agency worth working with (hint: it's not the sales deck)
    • [36:00] – Why investing in client relationships is how you create retention and standout results


    💬 Favorite Quotes:

    “Eventually the wave will crash. Don’t get complacent—iterate while you win.” – Borja Cuan

    “When someone tells you ‘we’ll spend unlimited if it works,’ they rarely mean it.” – Borja Cuan

    “Relationships outlive ROAS. Take your clients to dinner.” – Rodric Lenhart


    🔗 Connect with Borja Cuan:

    🔹 LinkedIn: Borja Cuan

    🔹 Agency: four15digital.com



    Resources:

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    Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

    As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

    Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

    Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

    www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

    **P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

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  • 138 | The Brand Video You Didn’t Know You Needed — with Emmy-Winner Mariana Henninger
    Jun 17 2025

    In this episode, Rodric sits down with Emmy Award–winning filmmaker and founder of BrandMagnetic, Mariana Henninger, to talk about the one video every entrepreneur should have. Mariana shares how her background in global documentary filmmaking led her to help business owners build trust and accelerate sales—by making themselves unforgettable.

    They break down:

    • Why top-of-funnel trust is broken—and how to fix it
    • The 4 Trust Triggers that move cold leads to warm buyers
    • Why “About Me” pages still matter—and how to do them right
    • The psychology behind narrative transportation (and why it’s marketing gold)
    • How to lead with emotion without losing authority


    Whether you’re a builder, coach, or creative, this episode will reframe how you show up in your marketing—and why your story is your greatest asset.


    🎯 Quote of the Episode:

    “We don’t just want to resonate as peers—we want to resonate as the expert who gets them.” — Mariana Henninger


    🎬 Watch Mariana’s Brand Video: brandmagnetic.com/mariana

    📄 Grab the Cheat Sheet: brandmagnetic.com/cheatsheet


    📲 Connect with Mariana

    • Instagram: @brandmagnetic
    • LinkedIn: Mariana Henninger
    • Twitter: @thisismariana


    ⏱️ Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro & who is Mariana?

    02:20 - The trust disconnect in today’s marketing

    04:50 - From NBC to entrepreneurship: Mariana’s backstory

    08:40 - The real reason most digital marketing doesn’t stick

    13:20 - The 4 Trust Triggers

    18:15 - How to create top-of-funnel connection that lasts

    21:40 - StoryBrand vs Story Resonance

    26:10 - Narrative Transportation: How to bypass objections

    30:40 - Who BrandMagnetic serves (and who it doesn’t)

    36:00 - Done-for-you vs DIY brand video options

    39:40 - Why you can’t just be “relatable”—you need authority too

    44:30 - Mariana’s cheat sheet & final takeaway




    Resources:

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    Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

    As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

    Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

    Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

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  • 137 | ADHD, Delegation, and Dopamine: Organize Your Brain to Scale Your Business
    Jun 13 2025

    Guest: Skye, ADHD Business Coach at Unconventional Organisation

    Summary: In this high-energy, insight-packed episode, Rodric sits down with Skye, an ADHD business coach who specializes in helping unconventional entrepreneurs get organized and thrive. They dive deep into the reality of working with an ADHD brain, why most business owners are burned out—not lazy—and how to build systems that actually work for your brain, not against it. You’ll learn why boundaries matter more than balance, how to increase your dopamine at home, and why you probably don’t need more spreadsheets… you need better delegation.


    🔥 Highlights:

    • (00:03:05) Why Rodric believes all entrepreneurs have ADHD (and Skye agrees)
    • (00:07:12) The #1 symptom that signals you need help: “I had plans… then nothing happened.”
    • (00:10:40) Why traditional organization tools fail ADHD brains—and what to do instead
    • (00:14:18) Delegation resistance: “Nobody can do it like me” and how to get over it
    • (00:20:05) Creating boundaries around client calls and dinner tables
    • (00:27:48) How to make home life more stimulating for dopamine-seeking brains
    • (00:35:30) “I don’t need therapy, I need results”—and why that mindset is a trap
    • (00:40:02) Skye’s free gift: the Focus Filter and how to get it


    🎁 Free Gift: DM Skye on Instagram @unconventionalorganisation with the words “focus flip flops” to get her Focus Filter tool and video series.


    🔗 Connect with Skye:

    • Instagram: @unconventionalorganisation
    • Website: www.unconventionalorganisation.com
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnconventionalOrganisation#
    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unconventional-organisation/



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    Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

    As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

    Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

    Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

    www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

    **P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it...

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  • 136 | The Real Reason Your Coaching Business Isn’t Growing (and What to Do About It)
    Jun 10 2025

    Episode Summary:

    What do you do when you're full of passion but stuck in place? This week on Million Dollar Flip Flops, I sit down with the powerhouse herself, Sandra Kemayou, a business coach for women ready to stop hiding and start turning their skills into a real business.


    We talk about:

    • Why so many coaches never make back their certification cost
    • The sneaky fear of visibility that keeps talented women stuck
    • Why sales isn’t sleazy—it’s essential
    • The difference between helping and saving
    • And how to stop tying your self-worth to your client’s results


    Whether you're a builder, coach, or creator—if you're selling your expertise—this one will hit home.


    🔥 Favorite Quotes:

    “Nothing happens until we sell something.” – Sandra

    “You are the hero of your own story.”

    “Success can’t be measured by your client’s outcomes—it’s how you show up.”

    “Your business is only as healthy as your mindset.”


    Timestamps:

    00:00 – Welcome & intro to Sandra

    01:15 – What Sandra actually does—and who she does it for

    04:20 – Why most new coaches stay stuck

    07:45 – The mindset behind marketing & sales

    10:30 – Tatiana’s $300K journey as a new coach

    13:10 – Coaching vs. therapy and the mindset resistance

    18:00 – When clients quit—and how not to take it personally

    23:45 – Advice, boundaries, and why most people don’t really want help

    30:30 – What not to say to your wife about the gym 😅

    34:00 – Why you should never make your mentor the hero

    36:10 – Final words from Sandra: Believe in yourself, one step at a time


    Resources & Links:

    🔗 Connect with Sandra: https://sandrakemayou.com/

    🎧 Learn more about our foundation: sendastudentleaderabroad.com

    🔗Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/newcoachesmakingmoney

    🔗Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsandrakemayou/

    🔗 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrakemayou/

    🔗YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC26wPO8p36Y-CDO4GjMApbw



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    Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

    As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more...

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