Purpose Chasers Podcast

Stop trying to fill roles that you’re not equipped to fill! Last week, I shared my super painful and expensive lesson of trying to be my own attorney. After years of trying to fill the wrong role in my business, I realized that to level up, I needed to call the experts.  This week, I am talking with my personal business attorney, Nicholas A. Dupre. Nick is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate and is a native Houstonian in his 15th year of practice. Before becoming an owner and partner of his own firm in 2017, Nick worked 12+ years for two premier boutique firms in the Houston and Woodlands area.  Nick assists and protects small to midsize businesses. His work concentrates on probate, estate and gift tax planning, business planning, taxation, and asset protection. Nick also focuses on estate administration, charitable organizations, real estate transactions, tax controversies, and intellectual property transactions. Nick is also married to his chemical engineer wife of 16 years and has four amazing c

Last week, I shared how a scarcity mindset in business leads to large tax bills. Once I gained clarity on my financial goals, my mindset shifted into how I was going to secure my financial success. By hiring a certified and licensed professional tax planner and bookkeeper, my business began to level up exponentially.  This week, I am talking with my personal Tax Planner & Bookkeeper, Sarah Shannon-Jones, owner of Lenwood Hazel Group. With over 15 years of experience, Sarah holds 3 Masters’ degrees, a Certificate from Cornell University is an Enrolled Agent with the IRS-licensed in all 50 states, and is a Certified Tax Coach-an an exclusive designation available only to an Attorney, CPA, or EA in the United States. Lenwood Hazel Group is a unique, full-service tax and bookkeeping firm that creates massive value by integrating advanced tax strategies that are custom-built for each client. LHG also specializes in custom-built CFO services to transform our client’s financial cycle and bring in-depth visibilit

Are you tired of throwing money out the door on generic Facebook ads in hopes of potentially landing a client? Are you looking to invest in the long term game of cultivating authentic relationships? Then you’re going to love our guest this week on Purpose Chasers ® This week, I am speaking with Aleric Heck, YouTube Ads Expert and Founder of AdOutreach where he and his company have helped hundreds of clients leverage the power of YouTube Ads to generate a collective 8-figures in revenue. With 10+ years experience on YouTube and scaling his first channel to over 400k+ subscribers, Aleric helps Coaches, Consultants & Course Creators generate leads & sales through YouTube Ads. As we discuss the difference between an “expense” and an “investment”, we dive into how to utilize multiple social platforms by researching your market and the needs of your ideal client. Aleric shares with us that in order to build trust with your clients, you need to be investing in authentic connection and sharing

In today’s episode, I am sharing with you the tremendous amount of gratitude that I have endured in the last few weeks. As we have entered the fourth month since the rise in COVID-19, I have decided to go inward and tap into my deeper calling. With that, I have gained an incredible insight into the future of Purpose Chasers and what it looks like moving forward. By removing the pressure and noise from my life, I have been able to limit the negative space around me and fulfill what I have been called to do.  Join me this week as I share what I'm learning as I lean inward! Topics Discussed: Reducing the pressure and noise Why I haven't super active on social media Limiting the negative space around me The new direction for Purpose Chasers Insights and awakenings from going internal  Connect with Mark Crandall Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Join the Community  Join the exclusive Purpose Chaser

Hustle is a phenomenal tool to use when working towards our goals and chasing after our purpose. But, hustle isn’t the only tool that we should have readily available. In some seasons of life, hustle isn’t sustainable for our transformative growth. In fact, hustle can’t actually stunt our potential growth if we aren’t careful. Our guest this week shares his incredible insight on how we can utilize other strengths to find a deeper meaning. ​ In today’s episode, I am talking with a third-time-returning guest, Rick Alexander. Rick is an author, speaker, and educator who specializes in helping individuals and organizations understand themselves better so that they can; increase performance, find meaning in their work and build a life that is in alignment with their ultimate goals. As a former member of the Naval special operations community as well as ultra-endurance athlete, Rick crafts content to help lead people through adversity and into a life of meaning.    Join us this week as we dive into what it means to

What can hardships teach us about our values? While many of us are currently walking through adversity, it can be difficult to see our own potential growth. But what if hardships were the key to unlocking our destiny? Maybe you’re currently asking yourself what you can learn through this season you’re in. Our guest this week shares his incredible insights about hardships and how to thrive in the middle of adversity. ​ In today’s episode, I am talking with Marcus Anderson, TEDx/Keynote Speaker, Author, Mindset Coach, and host of the Conscious Millionaire Epic Achiever podcast. Marcus teaches us that adversity is one of our greatest teachers. By facing hardships, this can be the defining moment towards both our future success as well as our destiny. As he walks us through his own transformation, we learn why adversity is essential to growth and how it helps us align with our deepest values. Join us this week as we dive into the greatest lessons adversity can teach us! Topics Discussed: Finding PURPOSE throu

Have you ever wondered how masculinity and femininity play a role in our lives? Have you ever wondered how self-awareness, discipline, and self-discovery impact how we show up in our lives? The truth is, in order to have a massive transformation, we need to learn how to go within and truly evaluate ourselves. Our guest this week walks us through how to achieve self-awareness through introspection and contemplation.  In today’s episode, I am talking with Danielle McGinnis, owner, and founder of AlphaFemme. Danielle is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who focuses on strength and conditioning as well as personal development through holistic health and wellness. Danielle shares with us that she believes each and every person is capable of reaching their personal goals if he or she is appropriately aligned with their vision and purpose. As she walks us through her own transformation, we learn the importance of objectivity, shadow work, and spirituality and how they play a role in how we show up in the world. Join us t

Sometimes trials can lead to our greatest triumphs. What may seem like a holding pattern may just be the road to your success. After weeks of feeling stressed out and pulled into different directions, I have finally found an inner peace that has led to making some powerful decisions in my business. If you feel a huge shift coming to your business and your personal life, then you are not alone. In today’s episode, I am sharing the best piece of advice that my mentor recently spoke into me that shifted my focus for Purpose Chasers. As I’ve realized the different stipulations I was putting on myself, I had been really stressed and felt stretched thin. COVID-19 has taught us a lot of things but one thing that I’ve really pressed into lately is that this has been a huge blessing for me to go inward and do the necessary groundwork. And I can’t wait to share this new season with you.    Purpose Chasers, are you ready to level? Because the time is NOW to step into our greatest callings. Topics Discussed: Why I

One of my core beliefs is that you can’t have true transformation if you don’t focus on your spiritual transformation. While an intellectual transformation is important in growth and maturation, going to hype conferences and surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals can only get you so far. So, what does this look like for you?    In today’s episode, I am talking with Casey Romero, co-founder of Uphunter Solutions whose vision is to “Inspire the human spirit through technology”. She is one of the foundation people who helped me work through my own self-limiting beliefs. Through her ongoing work, Casey is committed that each and every person, regardless of their past or circumstances, has the opportunity to discover their power and grace and impact the quality of their daily lives. It should come as no surprise that I invited Casey to discuss true transformation and how we can overcome our self-limiting beliefs.  Topics Discussed:   The difference between intellectual transformation vs. spiritual t

Have you ever needed to make a decision but just weren’t entirely sure when to go after it? Maybe you’ve been toying with the idea of coaching but aren’t sure if it’s the right fit for you. Or maybe you want to level up in how you show up in the world but need to go at your own pace. Well, have I got news for you! In today’s episode, I am sharing my decision for releasing the Purpose Chasers Academy as a self-governing, 6-week curriculum. Yes, you read that right! You are NOW able to access the Academy at any time! I’ve been sitting with this decision for quite some time now and I am finally opening it up to the world. Huge shoutout to my mentor, Anthony Trucks, for helping me with this decision and I can’t wait to see what this curriculum holds in store for you. Are you reading, Purpose Chasers?!   Topics Discussed: Why I am releasing the academy as a self-governing, 6-week curriculum  Sneak peek into the insights of the academy The future of Purpose Chasers Academy Connect with Mark Crandall   Join th

When you hear the word “sales”, where does your mind automatically go? Maybe you’ve been thrown sales pitch after sales pitch only to feel bombarded with having to oblige someone else’s dream. Or maybe you’ve been burned by sales calls that didn’t fully deliver what was promised to you. For many of us, the term sounds icky and dirty and can carry a lot of baggage. But it doesn’t have to.    In today’s episode, I am sharing why I created the 6 Steps to a No-Sell Close and how you can lead with an opportunity for individuals to chase after whatever it is that they are called to do. The truth is, there are a lot of people out there who deliver false promises and cause a lot of turmoil in the long run. But I am here to change the way you think about sales and how you can set a firm foundation for how you show up in the world.    Topics Discussed: Insights, tips, & tricks to sell without being a scumbag Why “sales” doesn’t have to be a dirty word How to present an opportunity to help individuals get unstuck

Have you ever felt resistant to making money? Maybe you have self-limiting beliefs around the idea of money and how to receive it. But what if we were able to develop a healthy relationship around money while simultaneously claiming and owning our self worth? Today’s guest helps walk us through how to overcome these self-limiting beliefs and how to truly feel empowered to earn the money we deserve.    In today’s episode, I am talking with The Financial Emotional Intelligence Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author, Anne Beaulieu. Anne originally started her career as a Finance Economist and Chartered Financial Analyst. But like many successful people, she felt like something was missing. Through her commitment to deep mentoring and EQ training, she has been able to deliver the self-awareness skills, tools, and strategies we need to shift our money beliefs to get out of our own way. She is also the Founder of Femme Sauvage, the heart of money matters. Topics Discussed:   How to overcome self-loathing through co

Each month, we are highlighting different members from our community as well as the Purpose Chasers Academy to reflect on each member’s growth and how they are achieving their greatest goals and dreams. Each of these community highlights is a direct conversation from our Facebook lives.  This week, I am sitting with Russell Beebe, Therapist, Addiction Specialist, and Life & Wellness Coach as we dive into what it means to truly step out of your comfort zone. Russell shares with us his self-limiting beliefs and he overcame them by taking action towards his calling. Once he was able to claim ownership over his life, he was able to create endless opportunities for himself.   Listen in and be inspired by Russell’s story and start taking action today! Topics Discussed How showing up for yourself opens endless possibilities Getting out of your comfort zone to pursue your calling Taking action and claiming ownership of your life  Why you have to create opportunities for yourself --- Connect with Mark C

Why do we struggle with the yearning of feeling like we always need to look good? Why can't we get authentic and really share where we're at? If our friends, family, and communities want to see our most authentic selves, then why do we constantly feel the need to always look like we have everything together?    These are just a couple of the questions that I am discussing this week as we dive into what it looks like to truly show up as your most authentic self. Listen in as I share the direction I am heading towards with Purpose Chasers and how I am better showing up for you. Remember, the more vulnerable and authentic you can get out of the gate the better you are for it.   Topics Discussed: Why you need to let go of the idea of “looking good”  The new direction for Purpose Chasers  Why being authentic sets you up for more opportunity The idea behind constant struggle and constant growth My BIGGEST struggle when it comes to chasing my purpose The number ONE reason why I became an entrepreneur   Connect wi

What if there was more to life than just fancy clothes and nice sports cars? What if you get to your destination only to find that there is something missing. For most of us, we have often felt the desire for something deeper within ourselves. The truth is, we begin to discover that what it is that we have been chasing for so long can’t be bought with monetary means. This is exactly what our guest today shares with us and what led him to discover his deeper purpose in life.    In today’s episode, I am talking with Robert Mack, an ivy-league-educated Celebrity Happiness Coach, Positive Psychology Expert, Author of Happiness from the Inside Out, and TV Host, Personality and Producer for OWN and E! Robert shares how he went from suicidal ideation and self-hate to finding his inner joy by taking action against his self-limiting beliefs. Listen in as we dive into discovering your deeper purpose and passions in life and be empowered to claim ownership over your own actions. Topics Discussed: Discovering your de

Happy Mother’s Day to all you amazing mothers out there.    In this special episode, I am sitting here with little Mark as we want to recognize all of the incredible mothers out there. I especially want to give a major shoutout to my wife, Megan. Thank you for all that you do for little Mark and our family. You are a real superhero and I wanted to acknowledge all that you have done for us and how our relationship has grown even closer over the years. Topics Discussed: Wishing all the incredible mothers a happy Mother’s Day  Our 5-year fertility journey and how we overcame trials  How COVID-19 has brought my family closer together Acknowledging all that my wife has done for me and little Mark ---    Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you

Every human wants to live their life at their maximum potential. However, the resistance comes from the stories that they have created in their heads surrounding the idea of how difficult that will actually be. As a result, they never end up completing their maximum potential because they often talk themselves out of chasing their greatest potential. They know what’s waiting for them on the other side but they never actually reach that point.    However, this week, I am shutting down the false narrative that you can’t chase after your maximum potential. Through your consistent actions, there are rewards waiting on the other side for you. It’s time you stop creating stories in your mind around the idea that you can’t have what it is that you are set to do. Life isn’t always easy but there is always a way through the difficult times. Once we are able to see opportunity through adversity, then we are able to tap into our greatest potential.   Topics Discussed: - Dealing with the resistance of difficulty - Commi

Are you tired of allowing other people to make decisions for you? Do you often feel pressured by your environment to choose to take action? Maybe you feel pressured by society to opt for a specific career path that you’re not passionate about. Or maybe you have allowed your family to dictate what makes YOU happy in life. The truth is, though, oftentimes we don’t give ourselves enough credit for taking action. Sure, there are outside influences that can be the vehicle in which you get to your destination, but ultimately the choice is yours.    This week, I am sharing with you the three-step-process to never be pressured or persuaded in your decision making again. My wish with this episode is that you start taking ownership of your life and start implementing your power of choice. Other people can’t live your life for you so it’s time to stop allowing them the freedom to make decisions for you. It’s time to breathe life and catch fire to what it is that you have been called to fulfill.    Topics Discussed: Ho

Are you struggling with connecting with your family? Maybe your efforts for being a positive father figure or a deeply devoted spouse aren’t quite being met. Or maybe you never had a father figure in your life, much less a positive relationship with your father, and you’re wanting to level up in how you parent your children. Regardless of your history, your future can still be rewritten. Sometimes our past, even the negative aspects, are needed to shape who we become in the future. You can make the choice today show up wholeheartedly for your family.   This week, I am talking with Larry Hagner, founder of The Good Dad Project as we dive into what it means to truly connect with your family. Larry shares with us his humble beginnings as he walks us through his personal journey of fatherhood. Being without a father figure present for most of his childhood, Larry shares with us the pivotal moment where he realized the father than we knew he needed to be for his own children. Listen as we journey through connectiv

Recently in my meditation and contemplation, I’ve really felt the need to share part of my story on the show. I’ve had the idea for someone to interview me on the show for a while now. But I really wanted to make sure that whoever came on the show to interview me, that challenges me to be a better person. And what better person to have asked me questions about my past and my journey than Rick Alexander. Not only has he been a former guest on the show in its early release, but Rick has also been one of the people in my life whom I deeply respect and resonate with.    This week, Rick Alexander, host of Morning Coffee, sits down and asks me to share parts of my journey that I haven’t shared on the show before. This special episode is one that is very near and dear to me as I get 100% honest and transparent about where I am at in life and how I have gotten to this place of acceptance and gratitude. Tune in to hear about my transformation and the pivotal moments in my life that helped shape who I am today. Topic