The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast

"I just want to focus on what I love doing, what lights me up, what brings me joy."

Buying back your time begins with understanding the true value of your hours. When you separate high-value strategic work from low-value administrative tasks, it becomes clear how much freedom can be reclaimed by eliminating, automating, or delegating what weighs you down. The core principle is simple: focus on the activities that move the needle, and build systems for everything else so time becomes an asset—not a burden.

George Rivera & Michael Santonato explore how real transformation happens when you stop being the hero of your business and start becoming its architect. George shows how documenting tasks, creating SOPs, and hiring smartly allows founders to spend more time in their genius. Michael shares how clearing administrative clutter elevates his ability to educate clients and close high-value opportunities. Together, they show that buying back your time is a mindset long before it becomes a system.

George is an entrepreneur with over $400M in career sales who now teaches founders how to reclaim their hours and reconnect with what matters most. Michael is a financial advisor and thought leader who helps people become financially indestructible. Both bring decades of mastery into a practical conversation for entrepreneurs ready to level up their time, income, and lifestyle.

Expert action steps:

1. Eliminate

Remove tasks that don't genuinely matter. If a task doesn't move the business forward or support your highest-value work, cut it completely.

2. Automate

Create systems or use tools that handle repetitive work for you. Anything predictable, rule-based, or formula-driven should run on autopilot instead of consuming your mental bandwidth.

3. Delegate

Hand off everything that someone else can do at a fraction of your value. Document the process, give clear instructions, and assign ownership so you never have to touch that task again.

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"Take some action, make a commitment to yourself."

Every meaningful business breakthrough starts with a simple truth: your time is your most valuable asset. When you choose to treat each moment like it matters, you naturally prioritize clarity, courage, and decisive action. That mindset—rooted in focus rather than fear—creates the space for stronger ideas, smarter systems, and the confidence to grow forward.

Becky Amble brings that principle to life. After realizing how quickly everything can change, Becky committed to helping entrepreneurs direct their energy toward what matters, including learning tools that multiply their impact. Through education, storytelling, and hands-on strategy, Becky shows how AI becomes less intimidating and more empowering when approached with curiosity and consistency.

Becky is an author, educator, and AI strategist who has invested more than 3,000 hours mastering ChatGPT and practical business applications of AI. She writes multiple books, teaches entrepreneurs globally, and shares weekly AI tips to help business owners leverage technology one simple step at a time.

Expert action steps:

1. Identify your growth priorities – Use her "four revenue streams" framework to clarify where your biggest opportunity is.

2. Get foundational AI education – Learn the basics so fear and overwhelm disappear, and you can use AI with confidence.

3. Start immediately – Pick one tool or one strategy and take action this week.

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"They get so excited about investing in the U.S. that they don't get the proper consultation before they do so."

Many Canadians lose money in U.S. real estate not because the deals are bad, but because the rules are different. Success comes from understanding taxes, choosing the right markets, and keeping structures simple. When emotions stay out of the way and the math leads, cross-border investing becomes far more predictable and profitable.

Michael Matthew shows how Canadians can avoid expensive mistakes by focusing on landlord-friendly states, population growth, and proper financing; why U.S. markets often offer better entry prices, how inspections can save you from disasters, and why due diligence matters more than excitement when evaluating a property.

Michael is a 35-year professional accountant who specializes in U.S.–Canada real-estate taxation. For over 15 years he has helped Canadians structure deals, avoid tax traps, and make smarter investing decisions on both sides of the border.

Expert action steps:

1. Choose landlord-friendly states where eviction timelines and legal processes won't destroy your cash flow.

2. Invest where population growth aligns with your asset type—match product to real demand.

3. Get specialized cross-border tax and structural advice before purchasing anything to avoid costly mistakes.

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"The whole point of life is people, is other people, is the love that you have for other people. That love is what makes you strong. It's what makes your life worth living."

Real wealth in business and entrepreneurship doesn't come from possessions or revenue; it comes from people. When you build a company around love, gratitude, and relationships, everything else becomes a tool rather than the goal. "Love people, use things" becomes a strategy: clients are human beings, your team is family, and money is simply fuel to serve more lives.

Sitting in a house full of laughter, food, and hugs on Thanksgiving, I'm reminded that every real win in my life has people at the center of it. I feel deep gratitude for my partner, my kids, my clients, my team, and every entrepreneur who's trusted me to help grow their business and impact. Relationships are the real ROI.

If this lands for you, turn it into action. Stop stressing over stuff that breaks and start protecting the love in the room. Call someone you haven't spoken to and tell them what they mean to you. Build your business around serving people, not worshiping things.

"Leadership is not something you do it's something that happens through who you are."

True strength in leadership begins at home. Families built on trust, communication, and that face the emotions beneath the surface, create a foundation far more powerful than any set of numbers on a spreadsheet. Stability, purpose, and resilience come from the invisible yet tangible forces of love, compassion, and loyalty. These shape how people show up in life and business.

René Sonneveld explains how these principles guided him through extraordinary chapters: global career pivots, deep personal loss, and the rediscovery of love. René shows why family governance fails without emotional governance, why "invisible capital" determines longevity, and why the most important asset a leader brings into any room is who they are. His insights tie into the message that family alignment wins over financial success. That's the true measure of legacy.

René is a father of five and a trusted coach to enterprise families worldwide. From corporate boardrooms to deeply human crossroads, René helps families protect unity, purpose, and generational strength.

Expert action steps:

• Prioritize emotional health and invisible capital—not just financial metrics.

• Lead from identity and character rather than roles or authority.

• Protect your reputation intentionally—every decision compounds across generations.

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