George Wright III explains the power of “dream building” as the starting point of all success, arguing that success is the progressive realization of a worthwhile dream and that the vividness and clarity of a dream determine motivation, faith, and belief. Referencing James Allen’s As a Man Thinketh (chapter six, “Visions and Ideals”), he emphasizes that people become what they think about and that “dream lofty dreams” because every achievement begins as a dream.

He shares a personal story of becoming a young husband and father of twins at 17 and relying on his vision to push through financial struggle. Wright teaches that successful people don’t ask for smaller problems; they build bigger dreams, citing Dexter Yager’s line, “If the dream’s big enough, the facts don’t count.” He recommends purposeful, scheduled daily visualization, getting interactive with dreams, and placing dream reminders everywhere.

01:14 Lessons From As A Man Thinketh

02:51 Dreams As Fuel

04:06 Bigger Dreams Beat Obstacles

05:27 What Dream Building Means

05:54 Make It A Daily Ritual

07:17 Get Interactive With Dreams

07:47 Put Reminders Everywhere

08:17 Final Quote And Challenge

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George Wright III explains that win-win is not a negotiation tactic but an identity rooted in an abundance mindset, arguing that scarcity thinking makes people believe success requires someone else to lose or that happiness must be sacrificed.

He outlines how entrepreneurs are often conditioned to compete transactionally and emphasizes that win-win is leadership built on long-term relationship equity and reputation. He offers a practical framework: stop reacting when situations feel competitive, define what a real win looks like for both sides, separate ego from the outcome, and expand the playing field by changing variables such as time, scope, creativity, or outside resources.

Using a client price negotiation example, he suggests adjusting scope, extending contract length, or bundling services. He encourages practicing win-win in daily routines and invites listeners to follow the podcast and access upcoming free resources on authority and branding.

01:01 Show Intro Monday Setup

01:46 Prosperity Pillar Win Win

03:09 Scarcity vs Abundance

04:05 Entrepreneur Traps and Ego

06:15 Win Win Framework Steps

08:45 Negotiation Example Pricing

09:57 Practice Both Not Either

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In this episode of the Daily Mastermind, George Wright II discusses the importance of giving 100% effort in all aspects of life. Drawing on his 25 years of experience working with brands and thought leaders, George underscores the need to go 'all in' to achieve ultimate success and fulfillment.

He shares personal anecdotes, motivational quotes, and a powerful poem by Les Brown to inspire listeners to fully commit to their endeavors. The episode encourages self-awareness and challenges individuals to overcome distractions and fears to live their best lives.

01:21 Quote of the Day: How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything

01:48 The Importance of Going All In

02:51 Personal Anecdote: The Distracted Project

04:09 Challenges of Commitment and Focus

06:14 Benefits of Full Commitment

07:02 Jim Carrey's Commencement Speech on Fear and Faith

08:01 Encouragement to Go All In

08:57 Les Brown's Inspirational Poem

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George Wright III argues that happiness is a daily choice, not something earned through revenue, recognition, or milestones, and that conditional happiness leads to an endless chase, burnout, anxiety, and stress. Wright emphasizes focusing on what you can control, your response, philosophy, and emotion,s calling emotional ownership a form of leadership.

He notes that goals often represent desired emotions (freedom, confidence, peace, joy), encourages listeners to recall a moment of happiness to prove it’s internally generated, and recommends designing days with small wins and rituals so happiness becomes intentional and strategic, anchored in gratitude.

01:01 Prosperity Pillar #7: “I Choose to Be Happy”

01:21 Why Conditional Happiness Leads to Burnout

02:40 Happiness Is a Path: Focus on What You Can Control

03:57 Make It a Daily Choice (Not a One-Time Decision)

04:20 You’re Not Chasing Things—You’re Chasing Feelings

05:01 Exercise: Recall a Happy Moment to Prove It’s Internal

05:55 Design Your Day: Rituals, Small Wins, and Strategic Joy

06:22 Weekly Challenge + Gratitude Anchor

06:54 Wrap-Up: Reach Out, Share What You’re Working On

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George Wright II interviews Jake Hadlock, founder and owner of Nutrient, a fast-growing contract manufacturer, and host of the Bottom Line podcast/YouTube show. Jake shares his path into supplements through his grandfather’s influence, early work in marketing at a supplement brand, and a shift toward product development and formulation consulting that led to building a manufacturing business.

They discuss how many supplement products are similar and how brand, marketing, and team execution often separate winners, while long-term success still depends on product experience and efficacy. Jake explains why proprietary blends can be misleading, how ingredients are listed from greatest to least within a blend, and how brands may “fairy dust” desirable ingredients.

00:37 Jake’s Origin Story: Family, Formulation & Finding the Path

02:11 Behind the Scenes of Supplements: What Really Sets Brands Apart

03:50 Proprietary Blends Explained: ‘Fairy Dusting’ & Label Red Flags

06:55 What Makes Companies Last: Innovation, Trends & Staying Ahead

08:37 AI in Formulation: Faster Copycats vs Real-World Product Experience

10:06 Efficacy vs Compliance vs Marketing: How Brands Play the Game

12:06 The Operator Mindset: Supply Chain, Production & Making It Work

14:50 Scaling Nutrient: Building the Team, SOPs & Systems to Grow

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‍About the Guest:

Jake Hadlock is a growth-focused entrepreneur and manufacturing executive in the health and wellness industry. As the CEO of Nutriient, Jake leads one of the fastest-growing contract supplement manufacturers in the United States, helping emerging and established brands bring high-quality nutritional products to market.

Jake is known for his candid insights into the realities of retail, capital strategy, and the competitive dynamics of the wellness space. He has shared his expertise on industry platforms, including the podcast Retail War Games, where he discusses manufacturing economics, brand positioning, and scaling strategies in today’s marketplace.

Website: Nutriient.biz

LinkedIn: Jake Hadlock

YouTube: Bottom Line

George Wright II interviews broadcaster and longtime host Nicea DeGering, who has spent about 30 years in television, including 23 years with Good Things Utah. Nicea shares how she pursued journalism from childhood, trained at BYU’s broadcasting program, and landed at ABC4 after an internship—ultimately being thrust into a crime reporter role at 23 when a reporter quit. She describes the steep learning curve of crime reporting, early failures, and how opposition and being told she couldn’t do it fueled her persistence.

Nicea reflects on covering the Elizabeth Smart case for eight weeks and how she would now bring more empathy and community perspective. She also discusses changes in media consumption, the rise of phones and digital platforms, and why trusted local sources still matter. Finally, she shares her passion for travel, explains how travel builds perspective and lasting memories, and previews a forthcoming travel podcast focused on making travel more accessible and experience-driven, tying it to end-of-life regrets about time and family. She closes by encouraging people to lean into what they’re passionate about, be multifaceted, and grow authority through consistent practice and connection, and provides her website and social channels for listeners to follow.

01:20 The Art of Making Guests Comfortable: News vs Lifestyle Hosting

02:24 Childhood Dream to Broadcast: BYU, Internships, and Early TV Lessons

04:12 Thrown Into Crime Reporting at 23: Trial by Fire in the Newsroom

05:59 The Surprise Pivot: Getting Assigned to Host ‘Good Things Utah’

07:32 Fuel for the Fire: Proving People Wrong & Taking the Opportunity

09:09 Using the Platform for Impact: Stories, Issues, and Making Utah Better

12:38 Media Has Changed: Connection Over Authority + The Rise of Phones & Social

14:57 Why ‘Good Things Utah’ Lasts: Format, Trust, and Local Credibility

16:58 From Local Reporter to Netflix: Revisiting the Elizabeth Smart Case

17:55 What I’d Do Differently Now: Empathy, Community, and Perspective

18:52 How to Build Connection: Listen Like You Mean It

20:11 Control the Narrative Without Sounding Scripted (Transitions + Talking Points)

21:40 Don’t Memorize—Prepare, Then Be Human on Camera

23:25 Confidence Comes From Reps: Do It Daily, Learn Through Failure

24:26 Why Travel Matters: Perspective, Family Memories, and a New Podcast

29:27 Travel as a Mindset: Regrets, Time, and Making Memories Now

About Nicea DeGering

An Emmy-award-winning television anchor, host, and media personality best known for her long-standing role on Good Things Utah, the lifestyle and morning show on ABC4 Utah. She began her broadcast career after graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Brigham Young University, quickly rising to become the Crime Reporter at ABC4 at age 23 — a rare achievement for such a young journalist.

Over more than 25 years on Utah television, Nicea has covered everything from breaking news like the 2002 Winter Olympics and the search for Elizabeth Smart to lifestyle interviews with high-profile figures and everyday community members alike.

Guest Resources

Official Website: https://www.niceadegering.com

Instagram: niceadegering

LinkedIn: Nicea DeGering

George Wright III records from the Board of Advisors Mastermind at the Ritz-Carlton in Las Colinas, Texas, sharing Prosperity Pillar #6: “I create an attitude of abundance.” He explains that abundance is created, not waited for, and that it begins before results through how you think, decide, and show up. Abundance is framed as perspective options, opportunity, energy, and confidence, while scarcity focuses on “not enough” and limitations.

He encourages listeners to notice whether their questions and decisions are fear-based or creation- and faith-based, emphasizing that abundance is a decision made in advance of outcomes. He highlights gratitude as a disciplined practice that trains the mind to see opportunities “abundance in motion” and links abundance with personal responsibility rather than blame. Practical prompts include asking each morning what you can create, choosing confidence over fear, giving value without expectation, and investing time in learning.

00:41 Prosperity Pillar #6: Create an Attitude of Abundance

00:57 Abundance Starts Before Results: What It Really Means

01:32 Scarcity vs. Abundance: The Filter Shaping Your Life

02:43 Abundance Is a Decision: Choose Faith Over Fear

03:29 Gratitude as a Discipline: Abundance in Motion

04:12 Responsibility & Relationships: Living Abundance in Every Area

04:51 Practical Ways to Practice Abundance This Week

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In this episode of The Daily Mastermind podcast, host George Wright III interviews successful entrepreneur Jed Morley, CEO and managing member of PLA Pay. Jed shares his journey from a real estate broker to a pioneering figure in the payment processing industry.

They discuss the importance of building relationships, leveraging authority, and utilizing technology to scale businesses. Jed also sheds light on his innovative venture, Payment Cowboys, and how it's making waves in the FinTech space. Additionally, he offers valuable insights on the current market landscape, the impact of AI, and the significance of finding purpose and fulfillment in both personal and professional life.

00:50 Welcome to the Authority Formula Podcast

02:11 Jed Morley's Background and Career Journey

04:04 Transition from Real Estate to Payment Processing

06:01 Innovations in Payment Processing

10:56 The Birth of Payment Cowboys

13:22 The Importance of Relationships in Business

14:37 Building Authority and Brand Strategy

16:28 Building Authority Through AI and Machine Learning

16:52 Interviewing Kathy Ireland: From Script to Friendship

17:08 The Importance of Trust and Credibility in Business

17:56 Opportunities in FinTech and Banking

19:23 Creating a Personal Brand and Legacy Asset

22:58 Leveraging AI for Business Success

24:32 Finding Purpose and Value in Business and Life

25:51 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

28:34 The Impact of Personal Passions on Business

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About the Guest:

Jed Morley is a seasoned entrepreneur, brand strategist, and FinTech leader. As the CEO of PlatPay and co-founder of Payment Cowboy, Jed has spent over two decades helping businesses navigate the complexities of secure payment solutions and brand scaling. He is a featured contributor for Entrepreneur and ValiantCEO, specializing in high-volume transaction platforms and authority positioning.

Guest Resources:

Published Works

Book: Building a Brand That Scales: How to Unlock the Hidden Value in Your Brand and Business (Fast Company Press)

Framework: Creator of the Backstory Brand Wheel™ Framework

Connect Online

Website: JedMorley.com / Backstory Branding

LinkedIn: Jed Morley on LinkedIn

Business: PlatPay (Platinum Payment Systems)