How Serendipity & Curiosity Can Shape a Wealthier Life with Sonu Varghese (Ep. 95)

How Serendipity & Curiosity Can Shape a Wealthier Life with Sonu Varghese (Ep. 95)

What if curiosity could be your greatest financial advantage? Bryan Sweet sits down with Sonu Varghese, VP and Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, for a conversation that blends mindset and money in unexpected ways. From growing up in Oman to building a career in finance, Sonu shares how serendipity, curiosity, and courage shaped his …

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Why Stories, Not Strategies, Build Legacies with Lee Brower (Ep. 94)

Why Stories, Not Strategies, Build Legacies with Lee Brower (Ep. 94)

When you’ve built success, what’s next? Bryan Sweet sits down with Lee Brower, international gratitude advocate, founder of Empowered Wealth, and long-time coach with Strategic Coach. What unfolds is a masterclass in mindset, purpose, and what truly lasts. Lee shares stories that will shift how you think about goals, values, family, business, and what it …

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Branding, Fear, and Finding Your Voice with Randi Brill (Ep. 93)

Branding, Fear, and Finding Your Voice with Randi Brill (Ep. 93)

At 25 years old, Randi Brill turned down a promotion, a salary more than double her current one, stock options, a secretary, and a company car. Why? Because she believed in something bigger than the offer on the table. In this inspiring conversation, Bryan Sweet sits down with Randi to unpack her journey from a …

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Dreaming Beyond Fear: Peter Maller on Redefining Success and Life’s Next Chapter (Ep. 91)

Dreaming Beyond Fear: Peter Maller on Redefining Success and Life’s Next Chapter (Ep. 91)

Life transitions can feel daunting, even after years of success. How do you move from a thriving career into a new chapter filled with meaning, purpose, and balance? In this episode, Bryan Sweet welcomes Peter Maller, a South Africa–born tennis player turned top financial advisor, who shares how he built an extraordinary career and then …

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Lessons from 80 Years of Living and Leading with Don Connelly (Ep. 90)

Lessons from 80 Years of Living and Leading with Don Connelly (Ep. 90)

Don Connelly isn’t just a master storyteller; he’s living proof that passion, purpose, and soft skills matter more with age, not less.  At nearly 80 years old, Don brings unmatched wisdom from decades in the financial services industry. In this rich and heartfelt conversation with Bryan Sweet, he reflects on building a life of value, …

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Mentorship, Mindset, and Next Big Ideas with Brian Heckert (Ep. 89)

Mentorship, Mindset, and Next Big Ideas with Brian Heckert (Ep. 89)

In this episode of The Dream Architect Life Podcast, Bryan Sweet welcomes long-time friend and fellow study group member Brian Heckert. From small-town beginnings to leading a multi-state advisory firm, Brian shares the principles, mentors, and turning points that shaped his career and life. Brian discusses: How meeting his wife in first grade shaped his …

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You Don’t Get Old Until You Run Out of Future with John Moshides (Ep. 88)

You Don’t Get Old Until You Run Out of Future with John Moshides (Ep. 88)

What if your biggest legacy isn’t what you leave behind, but how you live right now? In this heartfelt episode, Bryan Sweet is joined by his longtime friend and fellow financial advisor John Moshides to explore the meaning behind “Dreams Are Possible Day,” a holiday Bryan created to reignite purpose and possibility at any age.  …

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You’re Either Winning or Learning: Ron Greenberg on Building a Life That Works (Ep. 87)

You’re Either Winning or Learning: Ron Greenberg on Building a Life That Works (Ep. 87)

Ron Greenberg didn’t grow up around wealth, but he did grow up with hustle.  In this inspiring episode, Ron shares how a modest upbringing, a strong work ethic, and a desire for financial stability propelled him into a 35+ year journey of entrepreneurial success. From duct-taped car doors to onboarding his firm’s largest client ever, …

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JR Lay on Reinvention, Alignment, and Leaving a Legacy (Ep. 86)

JR Lay on Reinvention, Alignment, and Leaving a Legacy (Ep. 86)

He started a business at 19 to impress a girl. That girl became his wife, and the business became the foundation for a powerful entrepreneurial journey spanning over two decades. In this release, Bryan Sweet sits down with JR Lay, bestselling author, global keynote speaker, and founder of Level Up Business. From early success and …

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