Big goals often feel out of reach when life throws setbacks your way. But what if the obstacles are actually shaping the path forward? In this episode, Bryan Sweet sits down with Randy Carver, CRPC®, CDFA®, President & CEO of Carver Financial Services, and author of Limitless, to talk about persistence, mindset, and defining personal …
In this episode of The Dream Architect Life, Brian Sweet sits down with Scott Danner, a longtime industry friend, author, coach, and Executive Vice President, Head of Legacy, at Steward Partners, for a real conversation about dreaming bigger, staying grounded, and building a life you actually want to live. Scott shares how growing up without …
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 …
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 …
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 …
What does it take to dream big, stay grateful, and turn ideas into real-world success? In this episode of The Dream Architect Life, Bryan Sweet sits down with serial entrepreneur and Shark Tank alum Chris Johnson, whose journey spans teen dance clubs, a Hollywood talent agency, the Rapid Ramen Cooker, and now an AI-powered hiring …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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. …