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The Executive Reset
Mastering the Discipline of the "3:30 Stop"

WITH SPECIAL JEREMY ARANDA

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EPISODE 5

The Executive Reset: Mastering the Discipline of the "3:30 Stop"
WITH SPECIAL GUEST JEREMY ARANDA

Professional burnout is often the result of a lack of structural discipline rather than a heavy workload. In this episode, Nick Madden and Jeremy Aranda introduce the "3:30 Stop" challenge, a practical exercise in time-blocking that forces leaders to end meetings early to review the day and plan for the next. By creating this strategic margin, executives can transition from high-intensity work to being fully present for their families, ensuring their personal lives don't become a "sacrifice" to their professional success. The discussion centers on how intentional structure and the "slow is smooth, smooth is fast" philosophy actually accelerate organizational growth.

EPISODE 4

From $1M/Day Losses to $300M Sale: Culture Without HR, 7-Question Filter, Your Idea Is Just an Idea
WITH SPECIAL GUEST JEFF SCHIEFELBEIN

Jeff sits down with Nick Madden to break down why culture and strategy are not separate things, the 7-question filter he uses before committing to any business opportunity, and what backward planning from a 3-year vision actually looks like in practice.

Jeff draws from his experience helping lead an energy consulting firm through a turnaround that ended in a $300M sale, co-founding Undivided Life, and taking ownership stakes in organizations where his skills, network, and faith could have an outsized impact. We also hear what it cost him, personally and professionally, to refuse a client on the grounds of faith and why he has no regrets.

EPISODE 3

Built From Nothing: Raising Millions, The Cheat Plan, Working in Chaos
WITH SPECIAL GUEST BOB HOGAN

As co-founder of Presidio, the first pro-life health insurance company in America, Bob Hogan is building a values-aligned alternative in one of the most complex and regulated industries in the country. Bob sits down with Nick Madden to unpack 100+ failed pitches, constant course correction, and what it takes to execute under pressure when nothing goes to plan.

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No Investor, No Playbook: The Non-Negotiable for Success, People Over Everything, Execution to Win
WITH SPECIAL GUEST FLIP HOWARD

Flip Howard sits down with Nick Madden to break down what actually drives long-term business growth without overcomplicating it. Flip explains why taking action beats waiting for the perfect strategy, how the right people can transform or break a company, and why most entrepreneurs overthink instead of simply executing better than their competition. Flip draws from his experience building Lucid Private Offices, a coworking company to 29 locations across four states, starting with a $25,000 takeover and no outside capital, and growing it over two decades through multiple industry shifts. We also hear how his Faith has guided him through it all.

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700+ Employees and Constant Growth: No-BS Buddies, Forgiveness Mindset, Developing Potential
WITH SPECIAL GUEST TIM LYONS

Tim Lyons sits down with Nick Madden to break down what actually makes a leader effective when the stakes are high. Tim explains why every organization needs skeptics (and how to use them), how to build a set of “no-BS buddies” for real feedback, and why a “personal board of directors” might be the most underused tool in an entrepreneur’s life.

Tim draws from decades at Haggar Clothing, including serving as President, where the brand’s core product was sold in roughly 4,000 retail doors and operated at nearly $500M in annual revenue.

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