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09/03/2026

️ Episode 22 is LIVE: Perspective Changes Everything

“It’s not what you look at that matters - it’s what you see.” - Henry David Thoreau

Two people can face the exact same situation and walk away seeing something completely different.

In this episode of The TrentSuccess Show, I share the classic story of the optimistic and pessimistic twins, the inspiring perspective of Barry Shore, and why the way we choose to see our circumstances can have such a powerful impact on what we do next.

Challenges are inevitable. But sometimes, the opportunity is hiding right inside them.

🎧 Listen to Episode 22 now!
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08/20/2026

🎙️ Episode 21 is LIVE: Face Everything and Rise

Fear shows up for every entrepreneur. The question is simple:
Do you Face Everything and Rise — or Forget Everything and Run?

In this episode, I share powerful lessons from Og Mandino, the leadership moments that required courage during major business transitions, and why fear often signals the exact direction we need to move.

Growth usually lives on the other side of fear.

🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/953OqTACGqg

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08/18/2026

🎙️ Episode 21 – Face Everything and Rise

New episode drops Thursday!

Fear shows up for every entrepreneur. The real question is how you respond. This week we explore courage, persistence, and why growth often lives on the other side of fear.

08/13/2026

"Most sales teams do not have an attention problem. They have a trust problem.

When my nephew Ryan began making cold calls as a high school student, his boss suggested a rather quirky icebreaker:

“You don’t know me from a sack of potatoes.”

It was unconventional. It was memorable. And while it may not have transformed his sales results, it taught him something more valuable.

A clever opening may earn a few seconds of attention, but trust, listening and genuine connection are what move a buyer forward.

📬 This week’s Wednesday Wisdom explores what that early sales experience can teach CEOs about building a smarter, more adaptable sales culture.

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08/12/2026

I've always been the kind of person who takes notes.

A lesson from a client. Something I read. A mistake I didn't want to repeat. An idea that changed the way I looked at leadership, business, or life.

Over the years, those notes started adding up.

The Elevation Performance Playbook is really just a collection of the ideas I've come back to over and over again. Not because they're revolutionary, but because they've proven to be true.

Some came from mentors. Some came from books. Some I learned the hard way.

I don't have everything figured out. But I do know there are a handful of ideas that have consistently made me a better leader, a better business owner, and, I hope, a better person. Those are the ones that found their way into these pages.

📘 If you'd like a copy, you can download the Elevation Performance Playbook here:
https://trentsuccess.com/elevation-performance-playbook/

or use the TrentSuccess link in my bio.

08/11/2026

Growth creates a strange problem...

The opportunities do not slow down. They multiply.

New ideas. New partnerships. New ways to expand. And when saying yes helped build the company, it can feel almost irresponsible to start saying no.

But at a certain level, focus becomes more valuable than possibility.

Every new commitment asks something of your team, your ex*****on and your attention.

The real leadership challenge is no longer finding opportunities. It is deciding which ones deserve oxygen.

08/06/2026

🎙️ Episode 20 is LIVE: The Power of Composure

"Be quick, but don't hurry." — John Wooden

Pressure doesn't create leaders—it reveals them.

When everything feels chaotic, the people who stay calm are the ones others look to for direction.

In this episode of the TrentSuccess Show, I share John Wooden's lesson on composure, how calm leadership helped guide clients through market turbulence, and why emotional control is one of the most valuable skills an entrepreneur can develop.

Composure isn't about having all the answers. It's about staying steady while you find them.

🎧 Watch now:
https://youtu.be/GbRJ4XS-yaA

📱 Instagram: If the link isn't clickable, you'll find it in my bio.

08/04/2026

🎙️ Episode 20 – The Power of Composure

Coming Thursday: Calm leadership builds confidence. I’ll share John Wooden’s lesson on composure and why staying steady during chaos is one of the most valuable leadership skills you can develop.

07/30/2026

The security that helped you get where you are today can quietly become the very thing that's keeping you from what's next.

The roles, routines, and responsibilities that shaped your entrepreneurial journey all served a purpose. But eventually, growth requires something different: the willingness to let go of what's comfortable so you can step into what's possible.

If you've been feeling stuck lately, this week's Wednesday Wisdom might be exactly what you need.

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07/23/2026

🎙️ Episode 19 is LIVE: Crisis Reveals Character

What if every crisis you face is preparing you for the next one?
In this episode, I share lessons from Og Mandino’s teachings, the three financial crises that shaped my leadership, and how resilience is built through adversity.

Challenges don’t define you—they develop you.

🎧 Listen now: https://youtu.be/_O1JOEg0xjs
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