Best Mark Dolan Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 81 - Save Thousands on Payment Processing: Mark Dolan from Tiger Payments 41:18

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Join Alex Danner for a money-saving conversation with Mark Dolan, payment processing expert from Tiger Payment Solutions, as they break down how fence and deck contractors can dramatically reduce or eliminate credit card processing fees. In this episode, Mark reveals: How contractors processing $1 million annually through QuickBooks are losing $30,…

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Blinded by the Obvious: Simple Solutions, Real Change | Mark Dolan at MIT (BLU Talks, Boston) 10:58

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At the MIT Museum in Boston, Mark Dolan delivers his Blu Talks keynote: “Blinded by the Obvious.” A foggy 2 a.m. commute, two deer, and one kind supervisor (“Have you considered slowing down?”) reveal three time-tested principles that rebuilt Mark’s life, leadership, and career: 1️⃣ Solutions are simple (not easy). 2️⃣ Seek experienced, kind adviso…

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When Your Strength Isn’t Enough: How Faith Fuels Real Success 9:05

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In this second episode of the 5-part Time Tested Mastery: Life Lessons Sell series, Mark Dolan pulls back the curtain on a part of his story most people never see: how faith, surrender, and God’s power have shaped his life, career, and long-term success in real estate and sales. Building on a ChatGPT reflection exercise (full quote in the show note…

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Sally Mann, photographer and writer 51:34

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Sally Mann is a photographer and a New York Times bestselling writer. She is best known for making large-format black and white photographs of the people and places in her immediate surroundings: her children, her husband, and the rural landscape of her home state and the American South.Sally was born in Lexington, Virginia, the youngest of three c…

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Battle-Tested: Turning Adversity Into Your Career Superpower 9:54

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In this episode of Time Tested Mastery: Life Lessons Sell, Mark Dolan pulls back the curtain on a piece of his story he doesn’t often talk about: what it really means to be battle-tested in life and in business. Drawing from decades of rebuilding after addiction, childhood trauma, business setbacks, and market shifts, Mark breaks down why adversity…

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Surrender: The Shortcut to Your Biggest Breakthroughs 8:59

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Surrender: The Shortcut to Your Biggest Breakthroughs What if the solution to burnout, overthinking, and stalled momentum is not more effort — but surrender? In this solo episode, Kevin breaks down the surprising connection between surrender, emotional precision, and the highest levels of performance. You will learn why the biggest breakthroughs us…

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Lorraine Kelly, broadcaster 50:12

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Lorraine Kelly is a journalist and broadcaster who has been a mainstay of daytime television for over 40 years. She has hosted her own show Lorraine since its launch in 2010 and she was awarded a lifetime achievement BAFTA in 2024. Lorraine was born in Glasgow and later moved with her family to the new town of East Kilbride. She became a junior rep…

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Episode 80 - Why Bamboo is Changing Decking: Neil Adams from MOSO Bamboo 38:53

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Join Alex Danner for an eye-opening conversation with Neil Adams, Social Media Marketing Director for Moso Bamboo Outdoor, as they explore bamboo as a revolutionary decking and fencing material that's changing the industry. In this episode, Neil reveals: How Moso Bamboo is priced at approximately half the cost of exotic hardwoods like ipe The uniqu…

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Lennie James, actor 51:32

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Lennie James is a British actor and writer. In 2025, he received the BAFTA for Leading Actor for his portrayal of Barrington Walker in the TV adaptation of Bernadine Evaristo’s novel Mr. Loverman. This award adds to his collection, which also includes accolades for writing. At seventeen, he wrote Trial and Error and won the National Youth Theatre–T…

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Episode 79 - Bobby Parks - How to Sell Your Business, NADRA Awards Scoring & Future of Deck Industry 57:31

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Join Alex Danner for an inspiring conversation with deck industry legend Bobby Parks, who successfully built and sold Peachtree Deck after generating over $2.5 million in annual revenue. Bobby shares his journey from building custom homes straight out of high school to becoming one of the most respected names in the deck industry. In this episode, …

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Work for Free, Get Paid for Life — Mark Dolan at MIT (BLU Talks) 8:59

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At the MIT Museum in Cambridge, Mark Dolan lays out a blunt truth: the highest ROI in your career comes from the hours you’re unpaid but not uncompensated. In this BLU Talks session, Mark shares time-tested principles that took him from shaky knees at Toastmasters to a 40-year career in real estate, leadership, and coaching—without gimmicks or hype…

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Mary Greenwell, makeup artist 48:37

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Mary Greenwell is a makeup artist who has worked with some of the most famous faces in the world including Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, David Bowie and Cate Blanchett. Her less-is-more approach has won her plaudits in the beauty industry and she became Princess Diana’s makeup artist of choice. Mary was born in Sussex and left school at 16…

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Scott Levy, Building Peak Performance with Neuroscience and AI 'Lego' Bricks - Innova.buzz 691 56:59

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit innovabiz.substack.com Our guest in this episode is Scott Levy, the founder and CEO of ResultMaps. Scott is on a mission to help the world be its “inspired best” by architecting systems that clear away the “friction” of modern work. He combines a deep understanding of neuroscience with a…

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Episode 78 - Stone Decks: 2M+ Sq Ft Installed 46:58

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In this episode of the Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast, host Alex Danner sits down with Bart Stuchell, founder of StoneDek Systems, to explore an innovative alternative to traditional wood and composite decking. Bart shares how he invented the Silka Grate system back in 2007—a revolutionary honeycomb subfloor that allows contractors to install natural…

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Work Ethic: Izzy Barden’s 30-Task System, Team Leadership, and Generational Wealth 43:40

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Top Big Bear agent and team leader Israel “Izzy” Barden joins Mark to unpack the habits that built his career—from grinding through down markets to running a multi-market team. Izzy shares his simple but ruthless 30-task daily system, the “two-year rule” for testing strategies, how he shifted from buyers to listings, and why real estate done right …

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Ronnie Wood, musician 50:36

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Ronnie Wood is a musician and artist who has been a major player on the UK music scene for over 60 years. In 1975 Ronnie became a member of the Rolling Stones, one of the most influential and enduring bands of the rock era. Ronnie’s parents were born and worked on barges moving cargo up and down the canals between Manchester, Stratford-upon-Avon an…

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Episode 77 - How Outback Deck Scaled to $10M and Built DeckMetriX Software 1:07:08

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MENTION THE PODCAST TO GET $1500 OFF THE PLATFORM FEE! In this episode, Alex Danner chats with Brian Miller and John Gwaltney, founders of Outback Deck and creators of DeckMetriX. They share how they grew Outback Deck into a multi‑million‑dollar business, built a powerful software tool for deck & outdoor living contractors, and transformed their sa…

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From Cable to Cabins: Rich & Gina Thomas’ Journey Into Big Bear Real Estate 41:29

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Rich and Gina Thomas left successful careers in the entertainment and cable industries—including HBO and Spectrum—to reinvent themselves in Big Bear Lake, California real estate. In this episode of Time Tested Mastery: Life Lessons Sell, host Mark Dolan explores their journey from corporate sales to resort property sales, where the challenge isn’t …

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Angela Harding, artist 52:15

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Angela Harding is an artist, printmaker and illustrator. Based in Rutland, Angela’s work is inspired by the countryside of the British Isles, and in particular British birds. Alongside her many prints and artistic creations, her award-willing illustrations can be found adorning many a book cover. Angela was born in Stoke-on-Trent in June 1960, the …

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How Top Speakers Convert the Room without Feeling Salesy with Joel Bauer 52:41

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Joel Bauer is the mentor behind some of the highest earning speakers and closers on the planet. In this conversation we get specific about what actually moves a room. You will hear the structures, language patterns, and first touch tactics that make you unforgettable and make conversion feel natural. Simple. Direct. Repeatable. What You Will Learn …

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Episode 76 - From Fence Posts to Award-Winning Projects: Scott Groschel’s 20-Year Climb 49:39

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In this episode, Alex Danner sits down with Scott Groschel, founder of SG Construction in California, to unpack his journey from digging post holes at 15 to becoming a multi-award-winning outdoor living contractor. Scott shares how he evolved from fencing to premium outdoor living builds, the systems he's implemented to navigate California’s comple…

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Resilience & Mastery: Mark Dolan on Turning Trauma Into Transformation 44:48

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Welcome back to The Microshift Project Podcast — where we talk about the moments that change everything. Around here, it’s not about hype or overnight success. It’s about perseverance — and the microshifts that move us from stuck to unstoppable. Today’s guest, Mark Dolan, is the founder of Time Tested Mastery: Life Lessons Sell — a coach, communica…

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From Commissions to Connection: Faith, Work Ethic, and 5x Growth with Nick LaBate 38:16

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New agents chase leads; pros chase consistency and character. In this conversation, Realtor Nick LaBate shares how centering his business on faith, choosing connections over commissions, and running a disciplined morning system took him from ~$6–8M a year to ~$25M—and why he’s now blueprinting a $50M year. We break down his 4:30 a.m. routine, prosp…

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Michael Sheen, actor 51:25

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Michael Sheen is an award-winning actor. After finding his love for the stage with the West Glamorgan Youth theatre as a teenager, he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He spent the 1990s making a name for himself as a stage actor, shining in the classics from Romeo and Juliet to Peer Gynt as well as in 20th century masterpiece…

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Epsiode 75 - ULTIMATE Digital Marketing MASTERCLASS at DeckXLive 56:40

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In this special LIVE episode recorded at DeckXLive inside the Legacy Decks Academy, Alex Danner delivers the ultimate marketing masterclass for fence and deck contractors. Whether you're struggling to get ranked on Google or unsure where to invest your marketing dollars, this session lays out the full blueprint—including proven tools, tactical tips…

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Joanna Zhang, Connecting Strategy with Soul for a Thriving Business - Innova.buzz 690 55:16

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Our guest in this episode is Joanna Zhang, who helps leaders connect strategy with soul to build businesses on a solid foundation. Joanna’s own journey, marked by three profound personal transformations, led her from being a transactional professional living a “gray color” life to becoming a balanced, spiritual leader. In our wonderful chat, Joanna…

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Grief in Real Estate: Leading with Empathy and Care 38:55

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Grief touches every part of life—including real estate. In this powerful episode of Time Tested Mastery: Life Lessons Sell, we explore how real estate professionals can walk with empathy, emotional intelligence, and genuine care when clients are navigating loss. Whether it’s a death in the family, a divorce, or a major life transition, clients brin…

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Episode 74 - How Barrett Pribyl Built Denver Fence Guys from the Ground Up 1:02:03

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Barrett Pribyl shares how he went from building his first fence with a borrowed saw to growing Denver Fence Guys into a multi-crew operation with over 400+ five-star reviews. In this candid conversation with Alex Danner, Barrett explains how he scaled without debt, built a team that cares, and balanced business with his passion for hunting and fami…

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Sauna, Sobriety, and the Future of Connection with Jen Veralle 27:17

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Episode summary Jen Veralle builds connection without the crutch of alcohol. We dig into mindful drinking as a performance enhancer for life and work, the power of sauna as a guided nervous system reset, and how to change the culture around office drinking without becoming the fun police. Expect practical moves you can use the next time "just one d…

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Perseverance and Purpose - How Crystal Volinchak Built CNV Creative From Adversity 58:13

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Welcome back to The Microshift Project Podcast — where we get real about the moments that change everything. This isn’t about hype or quick fixes. It’s about perseverance, transformation, and the small shifts that move us from stuck to unstoppable. Today’s episode is personal. I’m sitting down with my wife, Crystal Volinchak — co-founder of CNV Cre…

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Faith as Your Business Edge: Christine Lee on God, Prayer & Entrepreneurship 43:03

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In this episode of Time Tested Mastery: Life Lessons Sell, Mark Dolan sits down with Christine Lee—entrepreneur, faith-driven leader, and founder of the God in Business Mastermind—to explore how faith can radically reshape the way we build and lead businesses. Christine shares her journey from skepticism to fully embracing God in her entrepreneuria…

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Emma Möller, Shaping a Brighter AI Future by Leading with Human-Centered Curiosity - Innova.Buzz 689 49:35

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Our guest in this episode is Emma Möller, an AI strategist and former diplomat with a fascinating journey from a small village in Sweden to the forefront of global technology strategy. Emma helps leaders navigate the complex systems of AI, drawing on her deep understanding of how the frameworks we build shape our human reality. In our chat, we expl…

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The Microshift Project Podcast - Episode 12 - Irina Shehovsov 44:05

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Welcome back to The Microshift Project Podcast — where we shine a light on the small, powerful shifts that change the course of our lives. Around here, it’s not about quick fixes. It’s about perseverance, resilience, and the everyday microshifts that build lasting transformation. In this episode, I sit down with Irina Shehovsov — founder of Reclaim…

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How to Expand Your Influence Without Losing Yourself (with Dr. Benah Parker) 25:04

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How to Expand Your Influence Without Losing Yourself Guest: Dr. Benah Parker, social psychologist and executive coach Why listen: If working harder is not moving the needle, this conversation shows you how a simple identity shift can expand your influence without losing yourself. Episode Snapshot You do not rise to your goals. You rise to your iden…

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Brian Walker | Why Your Fire Renewal Exploded—and What Smart Agents Do Now 35:52

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Episode 73 - How Deck Remodelers Became the Most Awarded Builder in NADRA History 1:14:50

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Discipline Beats Talent with Mark Dolan 22:58

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Discipline Beats Talent with Mark Dolan Guest: Mark Dolan Real estate veteran, speaker, and founder of Time-Tested Mastery. Four decades in real estate, investing, and leadership. Why this episode matters Success is not a mystery. It is effort, discipline, and repeatable principles. Mindset and philosophy drive sales and business results in any eco…

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Patrick van der Burght, Unlocking the Power of 'Yes' with the Proven Science of Ethical Influence - Innova.Buzz 688 54:31

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Our guest in this episode is Patrick van der Burght, one of the world's leading experts in the science of ethical persuasion. After a challenging start as a sales rep for a product with a terrible reputation, Patrick discovered the powerful work of Dr. Robert Cialdini, using its principles to turn that product into a market leader. He now dedicates…

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The Microshift Project Podcast - Episode 11 - Jan Raeder, The Self Care Sensei 52:24

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Welcome back to The Microshift Project Podcast — where we explore the moments that change everything. Around here, it’s not about hype or quick fixes. It’s about perseverance, hard-earned wisdom, and the small shifts — the microshifts — that add up to transformation. In this episode, I sit down with Jan Raeder, better known as The SelfCare Sensei. …

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Building the Right Loan Strategy- Michele Town 40:26

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The mortgage world isn’t one-size-fits-all—and guessing costs clients money. In this episode, lender Michele Town (30+ years in the business, known as “the gal who gets it done”) breaks down today’s loan landscape in plain English so agents and buyers can make smarter, faster decisions. We cover the real differences between conventional (Fannie/Fre…

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Ali Hafizji, Escaping the Build Trap: From Passionate Builder to Business Owner - Innova.buzz 687 46:40

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Our guest in this episode is Ali Hafizji, the CEO of Wednesday Solutions, who joins us from Pune, India. He's on a critical mission to steer startup founders away from the chaos and waste that often plagues their journey, offering them a clear, systematic path to success. In our chat, Ali Hafizji breaks down the fundamental mindset shift that separ…

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The Microshift Project Podcast - Episode 10 - Breaking the Cycle 32:38

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Some cycles run deep — loss, abuse, addiction, trauma. They pass from one generation to the next unless someone decides to break them. In this episode, I share my most personal story yet. I grew up losing my mom young, living with abuse, and carrying anger I didn’t know how to process. Addiction consumed me, leading to homelessness, jail, and estra…

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Work Ethic & Marketing Mastery | Rachael Smith-Meadors 39:47

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In this episode of Time Tested Mastery: Life Lessons Sell, Mark Dolan interviews Rachael Smith-Meadors, Broker Associate at RE/MAX Big Bear, on her journey from Kentucky to California, cutting her teeth in vacation rentals, spending a decade on a top team—then making the leap solo and thriving. Rachael breaks down the real drivers of growth: relent…