Living Your Legacy

For decades, college has been presented as the only path to success. Marvin Key believes that mindset is costing people time, money, and opportunity. As Co-Founder and CEO of ForgeNow, he is on a mission to reshape workforce development through accelerated skilled trades training that prepares students for high-demand careers in just six weeks. Marvin shares how his company survived launching just before COVID, why employers are desperate for qualified technicians, and how veterans, career changers, and young adults are building meaningful futures without traditional degrees. This conversation explores entrepreneurship, vocational education, workforce development, skilled trades careers, and the mindset required to build a legacy by solving one of America's biggest labor challenges.
Key Takeaways
Six weeks of immersive, hands-on training can prepare students for careers in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and data centers.
Skilled trades continue to grow because they cannot be outsourced or replaced by AI.
Entrepreneurs build lasting businesses by solving real problems that others overlook.
College is valuable for some, but it is not the only path to financial success or career fulfillment.
Purpose-driven businesses attract investors, employees, and long-term opportunities.

Notable Quotes
"There is a real career path to the trades."
"There is no AI agent that can go up in your attic and fix your AC."
"We're doing something that everyone else isn't offering."
"Our whole pitch is return on investment."
"It is the most efficient trades training program in the country today."

For more than five decades, one wealth management firm has helped retirees navigate one of life's biggest transitions without losing sight of what matters most. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, financial advisor and wealth preservation expert Craig Kirsner shares why retirement planning is about far more than investments. He explains how proactive tax planning, risk management, estate planning, and trusted relationships help families preserve wealth and pass it on for generations. As he continues the business his father founded in 1972, Craig reveals the mindset, systems, and long-term thinking required to protect both financial security and family legacy. This conversation explores retirement planning, wealth preservation, legacy planning, and the leadership principles behind building a business that stands the test of time.
Key Takeaways
Building a legacy starts with preserving wealth, not simply growing it.
Retirement requires a different investment strategy than wealth accumulation.
Active risk management and tax planning can significantly impact long-term outcomes.
Trusted advisors educate clients, create personalized plans, and build lasting relationships.
A family business can continue growing across generations through strong leadership and the right team.

Notable Quotes
"Knowledge doesn't give people power."
"It's important that they have a plan and a planner."
"When it comes to your IRA, it's either pay the government now or pay the government later."
"You really want somebody that's creating content, not just following."
"Dad's very proud, and I'm proud to carry on the legacy."

After surviving being shot five times, losing a kidney and a finger, serving time in boot camp, and nearly losing his home to foreclosure, Bobby Moody refuses to let his past define his future. Instead, he transforms adversity into a mission to help others build wealth through credit repair, financial literacy, and real estate investing. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Bobby shares how discipline, resilience, and intentional action become the foundation for Moody's Movement. He reveals why mindset matters more than circumstances, how leverage creates opportunity, and why financial freedom begins long before your first investment property. This conversation explores entrepreneurship, credit repair, real estate investing, generational wealth, and the personal decisions that ultimately shape a lasting legacy.
Key Takeaways
Surviving extreme adversity can become the foundation for a meaningful purpose.
Financial literacy and strong credit create opportunities to build long-term wealth.
Real estate should be treated like a business that produces cash flow and assets.
Mindset, discipline, and consistent action matter more than luck.
True success is measured by freedom and helping others create better futures.

Notable Quotes
"This is not going to define me. It's just going to better me."
"Opportunities, you have to go get them. They don't always come to you."
"I'm not a believer in luck. I'm a believer in hard work, grit, and sweat equity."
"Success is freedom. It's living life on your own terms."
"If I'm not going to take a chance on myself, who else will?"

Trauma therapist, dream coach, and author Nicole Lemaster shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped her mission to help others heal through nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and intentional living. From growing up in the aftermath of Love Canal to overcoming dyslexia, personal loss, and life-changing adversity, she reveals how each challenge became part of a greater purpose. Nicole explains why transformation is more attainable than most people believe, why burnout is often misunderstood, and how small daily shifts can create lasting resilience. She also introduces the philosophy behind her book WTF Am I Even Doing?! and offers practical insights for anyone seeking healing, clarity, and a life they truly love. This episode explores resilience, purpose, and building a legacy that changes generations.
Key Takeaways
Trauma does not have to define the rest of your life.
Nervous system regulation creates the foundation for healing and sustainable success.
Small daily "micro" shifts can prevent burnout and build resilience.
Alignment between your inner and outer life leads to greater clarity and fulfillment.
Every challenge can become part of a meaningful legacy when approached with intention.

Notable Quotes
"Transformation is possible and easier than you think."
"Alignment and nervous system regulation."
"The nervous system really wants homeostasis."
"You have to engineer that in your day-to-day life."
"Healing can happen, and beyond that, you can live a life you love."

Most entrepreneurs think growth comes from working harder. Brandon Church proves it comes from thinking differently. As the second-generation owner of a small-town towing company, he transforms a traditional family business into a diversified organization spanning roadside assistance, auto repair, truck repair, locksmith services, hospitality, and more. But despite the business success, he discovers that achievement alone cannot fill life's greatest void. In this episode, Brandon shares how leadership, systems, multiple revenue streams, and an unexpected decision to foster and adopt a child reshape both his business and his purpose. His journey reveals what it truly means to build something that lasts, in business, family, and community.
Key Takeaways
Build systems that allow the business to grow without depending on the owner.
Find new revenue streams by solving more problems for existing customers.
Sustainable success requires personal growth alongside business growth.
The greatest opportunities often exist in overlooked industries and small communities.
Legacy is measured by the lives you impact, not just the businesses you build.

Notable Quotes
"We make money by helping people."
"I always wanted to make it better and grow."
"The biggest goal is to help people like I never thought was possible."
"This is the last home that he'll have to live in."
"Everybody deserves to have a home."