What if AI could help you sleep better, think faster, and win bigger? In this episode of Breakaway Wealth, Jim Oliver sits down with Silicon Valley powerhouse Kevin Surace—entrepreneur, innovator, and one of the early voices on AI’s transformational power.

They dive deep into:

• Why most entrepreneurs lose not because of bad ideas, but bad timing.

• How AI can act as your daily decision-making partner—from analyzing supplements to writing business plans.

• Why grit and risk tolerance are still the ultimate wealth-building tools.

• And the surprising truth about success: it’s not just about making money—it’s about finding joy.

Whether you’re a startup founder, seasoned business owner, or just trying to stay relevant in a fast-moving world, Kevin's blueprint will show you how to adapt, lead, and break away from convention.

1. AI as Your Tactical Wingman
   Use AI as a daily assistant for research, writing, planning, and decision-making. It doesn’t replace you—it amplifies you.

2. Timing > Talent
   The biggest startup killer? Being early. Mastering the art of timing in business is more important than chasing “great ideas.”

3. Resilience Builds Empires
   Endurance, not genius, separates winners from wannabes. Show up, survive setbacks, and let compound effort do its thing.
   
   

Kevin’s decades of experience will challenge your thinking—and give you a modern playbook to stay ahead in a world that won’t wait.

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Connect with Kevin Surace:

Website: www.kevinsurace.com/

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ksurace/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kevinsurace/

Twitter: twitter.com/kevinsurace

Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@kevin_surace

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kevin.surace/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@kskoolstuff

In this conversation, Jim Oliver and Auguste Auger discuss the generational differences in technology use, the journey into entrepreneurship, and the power of TikTok as a marketing tool. Auguste shares his experiences in user-generated content marketing and the importance of building a personal brand on social media. They explore how to create value and community through content, emphasizing the need for authenticity and consistency in online presence.

3 Key Takeaways:

• The TikTok Advantage: Auger explains how TikTok's short-form content, algorithm, and user engagement make it a high-leverage platform for brand exposure and organic marketing.

• Generational Perspective: Auger shares how growing up in a family of business owners and competing in sports cultivated both his entrepreneurial mindset and resilience at an early age.

• Marketing Through Authenticity: Auger outlines why blending advertisements into natural, personal content outperforms traditional ad strategies on platforms like TikTok.

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Connect with Auguste Auger:

Discord: https://discord.gg/d9mXXCwPXU

Twitter: x.com/toasty1k

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tvtoasty

In this episode, Jim Oliver sits down with high-performance coach Deekron Krikorian to discuss the foundational role of mindset and self-awareness in building wealth and achieving freedom. They dive deep into the process of identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs that hold people back from realizing their full potential. Deekron provides powerful insights and practical tools for reframing negative thoughts, setting actionable goals, and cultivating the self-discipline necessary for lasting change. This conversation emphasizes that true success and financial freedom begin with an intentional shift in your thinking.

3 Key Takeaways:

• Identifying Limiting Beliefs: Discover how to pinpoint exactly what's holding you back—those hidden thoughts and patterns that sabotage your success.

• Reframing Negative Thoughts: Learn actionable methods to reframe negative beliefs into empowering perspectives, helping you build a stronger foundation for success.

• Building a Sustainable Mindset: Understand the crucial role daily practice, intentional repetition, and consistent self-awareness play in solidifying your new mindset.

Reframing your beliefs is not a one-time event—it’s a continuous commitment to growth. By intentionally challenging old patterns and building a sustainable mindset, you can unlock new levels of wealth, health, and freedom.

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Connect with Deekron Krikorian:

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/deekron

In this conversation, Jim and Sharon Spano get into the intricacies of leadership, self-leadership, and the dynamics of time and money. They explore the importance of personal mission, the myth of work-life balance, and the concept of radical abundance. The discussion highlights how personal history and mindset influence financial perspectives, emphasizing the shift from scarcity to abundance.

3 Key Takeaways:

• Time and Money Traps for High Achievers: Dr. Spano highlights how many successful professionals unknowingly fall into patterns of overworking and underperforming in their personal lives - which can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction, even for those who seem to have everything together.

• The Power of Self-Leadership: True effectiveness, both at work and at home, stems from strong self-leadership rather than external titles or authority.

• Vision vs. Hustle: Dr. Spano explores how vision and mission, rather than sheer effort and hustle, are what truly create wealth and success.

In a world obsessed with hustle and achievement, Dr. Spano’s insights offer a refreshing reminder that true wealth comes not from external validation but from aligning our purpose, vision, and self-leadership.

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Connect with Sharon Spano:
Website: https://sharonspano.com/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sharon.spano.902

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drsharonspano/

Blog: https://sharonspano.com

Podcast: The Other Side of Potential

In this conversation, Jim interviews Enneagram expert Doug Lynam, who shares his unique journey from a wealthy upbringing to a 20-year stint as a Benedictine monk, and finally to a career in finance and writing. Doug discusses the complexities of money, personal development, and the Enneagram, emphasizing how our childhood experiences shape our financial behaviors and beliefs. He introduces the concept of 'money monsters' and explores the importance of healing our relationship with money through understanding our sacred wounds and attachment styles.

3 Key Takeaways:

• Money Trauma: Early experiences often shape lifelong beliefs and behaviors about money. For example, conflicting messages about money during Doug’s childhood created confusion and avoidance.

• Enneagram and Financial Behavior: The Enneagram gives us a structured way to understand the emotional undercurrents that drive financial decisions. Doug explains how each type reflects specific emotional reactions to early stress and outlines how these patterns can be recognized and redirected.

• From Scarcity to Strategy: Shifting from a scarcity mindset to a values-based financial strategy involves identifying emotional triggers, building awareness, and creating systems that support intentional decision-making over inherited habits.

Listen to the full episode to explore how understanding your money story can change your financial future.

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Connect with Doug Lynam:

Website: https://www.douglynam.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/douglynam/

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lynam/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/douglynam/

In this conversation, Jim Oliver and Nick Kosko explore the hidden costs of comfort and the importance of embracing discomfort for personal growth. They discuss how complacency can lead to stagnation and how high performers leverage tension to achieve their goals. The guys share personal anecdotes and challenge listeners to confront their comfort zones, emphasizing that true growth often comes from uncomfortable experiences.

3 Key Takeaways:

• Income vs. Wealth: A high salary does not guarantee financial freedom. Wealth is built through discipline, strategy, and behavior—not income alone.

• Behavioral Finance: Emotional conditioning and early money experiences often drive financial decisions; identifying these patterns is key to breaking destructive cycles.

• Breaking the Cycle: Practical steps for shifting mindset, challenging traditional advice, and creating systems that prioritize long-term wealth over short-term gains.

This episode challenges listeners to reevaluate what financial success really looks like and consider the trade-offs of prioritizing stability over control.

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In this powerful episode of Breakaway Wealth, Jim Oliver sits down with Bronson Hill—once a successful (yet time-strapped) medical sales professional who transformed his life through multifamily real estate syndication and smart tax strategies. Bronson shares the pivotal mindset shifts that pushed him to walk away from the comfortable corporate path and into the world of real estate, passive income, and true time freedom. If you’re serious about claiming the life you deserve, this conversation is a goldmine of practical steps and everyday habits that can forever alter your financial future.

3 Key Takeaways:

• Financial Freedom Equals Time Freedom: It’s not just about piling up cash. Real independence means controlling your schedule—and that happens when your assets fund your lifestyle, not your paycheck.

• Why Savers Often Finish Last: Inflation is constantly eating away at your savings. Bronson and Jim explain why funneling money into the right investments is the real key to financial security and growth.

• Tax Secrets of the Wealthy: From real estate write-offs to strategic investments in energy and agriculture, learn how to keep more of what you earn and supercharge your net worth.

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Connect with Bronson Hill:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BronsonEquity

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/bronson-equity/mycompany

YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1KYJL8ZjF3GC3Wh5lYNfg

Instagram: www.instagram.com/bronsonequity/

Website: www.BronsonEquity.com

Jim Oliver sits down with men’s coach and author, GS Youngblood, to uncover the secrets of modern masculinity. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance drive, presence, and emotional connection, this conversation delivers. GS shares why being fully grounded doesn’t mean you’re less powerful—rather, it supercharges your relationships, boosts your confidence, and amps up your success in every area of life.

3 Key Takeaways:

• Masculinity in relationships: Polarity strengthens attraction and connection; lacking it can lead to distance and dissatisfaction.

• Leadership and emotional safety: A man’s ability to stay grounded, provide structure, and create emotional security determines relationship success.

• Impact on business performance: Stability at home directly affects focus and effectiveness in professional life.

GS redefines leadership, showing how men can cultivate presence, emotional mastery, and decisiveness to lead with clarity and confidence. His framework offers a new perspective on strength—one that transforms both relationships and life.

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Connect with GS Youngblood:

Website: gsyoungblood.com