You can look strong on the outside and still be running on survival underneath.

Russell Harvey joins The ThriveWell Journey for a grounded conversation about real resilience, leadership under pressure, and what it means to keep moving through change without losing yourself in the process.

L. Michael Burt and Russell talk through the difference between surviving, coping, and thriving, and why resilience is not just about bouncing back after a hard season. Real resilience is about learning from what happened, getting back up differently, and building the awareness, support, purpose, and energy to move forward with more clarity.

This conversation also gets into the pressure leaders and entrepreneurs are carrying right now, especially with uncertainty, AI, constant change, business demands, and the private weight of trying to stay strong for everyone else.

Russell shares how the Resilience Wheel helps people look at purpose, confidence, adaptability, support, meaning, and energy in a practical way. He also explains why thriving does not mean everything is perfect. Sometimes thriving means there is a lot going on, and you can still honestly say, “I’m good.”

This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, builders, and high performers who are tired of calling survival resilience and are ready to build something deeper, steadier, and more honest.

Key Topics

• Understanding VUCA and its impact on individuals and organizations
• The difference between surviving, coping, and thriving
• Building internal resilience through reflection and purpose
• The role of vulnerability and emotional intelligence in leadership
• Using strengths-based approaches to foster team resilience
• The importance of purpose and healthy emotional drivers
• Strategies for leaders to support their teams' resilience
• The impact of interconnectedness and AI on resilience

Chapters

00:00 The Landscape of Resilience

02:58 Understanding VUCA and Its Impact

06:14 Situational Awareness and Resilience

09:04 Springing Forward: The True Meaning of Resilience

11:49 The Role of Reflection in Building Resilience

14:54 Personal Experiences and the Journey of Resilience

17:57 The Resilience Wheel: A Framework for Growth

20:59 Redundancy and Identity: Navigating Job Loss

27:28 Emotional Intelligence and Resilience

29:39 Building Resilient Teams

32:56 Leadership and Vulnerability

38:42 Understanding Pressure and Resilience

42:01 AI and Human Resilience

45:38 Nurturing Resilience in Uncertain Times

51:40 Purpose and Healthy Emotional Drivers

Connect w/ Russell Harvey

Resilience Wheel - https://www.theresiliencecoach.co.uk/

Strengthscope - https://strengthscope.com/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7I3drJnBFZvvxHZDPPHM5Q/videos

Adam Olsen joins L. Michael Burt to discuss building a real estate business through follow-up systems, abundance, social media marketing, client service, market strategy, and sales discipline. This episode is for entrepreneurs and real estate professionals who need to move beyond ideas and build the structure that turns opportunities into results.

KEY TOPICS

The importance of relentless follow-up in real estate

Operating with an abundance mindset versus scarcity mindset

Using social media and video to build brand awareness

Adapting marketing strategies during market downturns

The role of discipline and high energy in sales success

Building systems and organization for scalable growth

The impact of market conditions on real estate transactions

Creating value and trust to generate referrals

Chapters

00:00 Going All In: The Key to Success

03:11 The Importance of Follow-Through

06:03 Building a Business: Structure and Discipline

08:53 The Reality of Entrepreneurship

12:10 Overcoming Challenges and Bad Days

15:04 The Drive Behind Success

18:04 Lessons from Childhood and Early Career

25:10 Building Relationships Over Transactions

34:06 The Impact of Institutional Buyers on Real Estate

43:58 Navigating Market Volatility and Lead Flow Issues

49:37 Navigating Responsibilities and Investment Strategies

50:05 Doubling Down in Times of Uncertainty

51:03 Understanding Market Psychology

52:42 The Importance of Basics in Business

53:40 The Power of Community Engagement

56:05 Creative Marketing Strategies for Growth

59:24 Leveraging Social Media for Business Success

01:01:51 Analyzing Market Trends and Consumer Behavior

01:04:46 Creating Buzz with Strategic Giveaways

01:07:29 High Energy and Positive Engagement in Business

01:10:14 The Interconnectedness of Business Strategies

Resources

Adam Olson Team - https://adamolsonteam.com

The Commercial Professionals - https://thecommercialprofessionals.com

Guest Links

Website - https://adamolsonteam.com

Facebook - https://facebook.com/AdamS.Olson

Instagram - https://instagram.com/AdamS.Olson

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Business funding for founders is not just about getting access to money. It is about understanding timing, terms, structure, and whether the capital actually supports the business you are building. L. Michael Burt speaks with Cole Reifler, Founder and CEO of Zenith Group Advisors, about funding decisions, bootstrapping, private credit, alternative lending, and the pressure founders face when their dream needs money.

This conversation helps entrepreneurs think more clearly about when to seek capital, what to avoid in bad funding offers, and why money should strengthen the business instead of keeping a weak structure alive. Cole also shares how access to capital shapes who gets to build, scale, and compete, including his prior work connected to financial access for women entrepreneurs.

For leaders and builders rebuilding direction after disruption, this episode connects finance to self-leadership, discernment, and aligned success.

Takeaways

• Access to capital is crucial for growth, but understanding when and how to seek funding is key.
• Creative financing can be a game-changer for startups and entrepreneurs.
• Bootstrapping should be maximized before seeking external funding.
• Private credit and alternative funding options are viable but require careful evaluation.

Chapter

00:00 Cole Reifler and the Finance Access Problem

02:44 Who Gets Access to Capital and Who Does Not

04:25 Bringing Creativity Into Finance

06:03 Helping Founders Understand Capital

08:29 When Bootstrapping Needs to Shift

11:17 What Founders Should Do When the Dream Needs Money

13:11 Spending Capital to Create More Capital

14:42 Build the Boat While You Are on the Water

15:57 Intentional Business Building Before Funding

18:24 Funding Terms That Can Box You In

20:56 Traditional Funding vs Alternative Funding

23:05 When Founders Get Emotionally Attached to Money

24:17 Private Credit Misconceptions

26:56 Arora and the Gender Lending Gap

31:53 Zenith Group Advisors and Finance Access

33:49 Who Zenith Helps

35:24 Entrepreneurship Challenging Financial Systems

38:14 Advice for Founders Seeking Funding

39:24 How to Connect with Cole Reifler

40:22 Why Finance Can Make or Break a Business

41:43 Final Thoughts

Connect w/ Cole Reifler:

Aurora - Supporting Women Entrepreneurs - https://aurora.com

Zenith - Financial Support for Businesses - https://zenith.com

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