One Part Lion - One Part Lamb with Stephen Scoggins

He built millions. He influenced campaigns. He "made it." …And still almost lost everything that mattered.
In this powerful conversation, Kurt Luidhardt shares a conversation with Stephen Scoggins, to reveal the real story behind his success, the grind, the burnout, the identity crisis, and the wake-up call that changed everything.
From sleeping in cars chasing opportunities, to discovering why success without purpose feels empty, to revealing the exact marketing framework that attracts aligned customers at scale. If you want to grow without losing your soul, DON'T SKIP THIS.
Key takeaway: You don't need more success. You need alignment. 🔥
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Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-part-lion-one-part-lamb-with-stephen-scoggins/id1557786484?i=1000756001949
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🎙️ Follow Stephen Scoggins: Website → https://stephenscoggins.com
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Connect with Kurt Luidhardt: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kluidhardt/
07:00 – Sleeping in cars & chasing opportunity
10:30 – Losing the spark
13:30 – Identity in success
18:40 – The wake-up call that changed everything
41:20 – Taking a stand to increase enterprise value
54:20 – How to build conviction without building arrogance
1:02:00 – The 5 P's of marketing Send this to someone building something big, but quietly struggling inside.

He went from bankruptcy to building a $1B company.
The secret wasn't strategy. David Meltzer is a world-renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and one of the most sought-after business coaches on the planet. As the former CEO of the most notable sports agency in the world, he's advised athletes, executives, and founders, and rebuilt his entire life after losing everything. Now he teaches others how to lead from the inside out.
In this conversation with host Stephen Scoggins, David gets unfiltered about identity collapse, the trap of hustle culture, and why the leaders who last are the ones who become whole.
What you'll learn:
- Why hustle culture burns you out, and what actually replaces it
- How to stop tying your worth to money, status, or validation
- The difference between discipline and devotion
- How truth becomes your best filter for partnerships and relationships
- The mindset shift that creates clarity, confidence, and real alignment
SUBSCRIBE:  @LionLambWithStephen   @Stephen_Scoggins 
Pre-order David Meltzer's "Don't Do Business with Dicks" → https://dontdobusinesswithdicks.com
Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-part-lion-one-part-lamb-with-stephen-scoggins/id1557786484?i=1000756001949
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2noJpTtGaahMunejIYxIXq?si=1d5572a0fa284a8c
🎙️ Follow Stephen Scoggins: Website → https://stephenscoggins.com
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stephen_scoggins
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@stephen_scoggins
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/stephenscoggins
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenscoggins
📲 Connect with David Meltzer:
Website → https://dmeltzer.com
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@davidmeltzer
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/davidmeltzer11
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2
X/Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/davidmeltzer
02:40 – Why Telling the Truth Sets You Free (and Filters Your Circle)
05:23 – Authenticity vs Essence
06:25 – Turning criticism into attraction and momentum.
08:50 – The Identity Shift: "I AM" vs External Validation
11:42 – Hustle Culture vs Alignment Culture
14:01 – Discipline vs Devotion
18:40 - Trust Everyone… But Vet Them
24:47 – Foolproof template to make millions of dollars
💬 If this episode resonates with you, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE it with someone who's building something big but knows something deeper is missing.

Most entrepreneurs say they want to sell their company someday. But very few are actually preparing for that moment.
 
In this raw and insightful conversation, Stephen sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and founder advisor Troy Hoffman to unpack the realities behind scaling a business, preparing for an exit, and becoming the kind of leader who can actually sustain success.
 
Troy shares lessons from years of helping burned-out founders reposition their companies for massive exits, while also revealing the painful truths that most entrepreneurs learn too late. Along with Stephen, he also dive into why success can create blind spots, why most entrepreneurs resist learning what they don't know, and how surrounding yourself with powerful mentors and masterminds can radically accelerate your growth.
 
If you're building a company, dreaming of an exit, or trying to lead with both impact and integrity, this episode delivers hard-earned wisdom that every founder needs to hear.
 
"High-level people don't come with questions. They come with the attitude: Show me what I don't know."
 
Discussed on this episode:
2:07 — Ego-driven vs heart-led entrepreneurs
6:20 — "Is this mine to carry?"
10:14 — The five constraints that hold entrepreneurs back
20:30 — Building a scalable system for entrepreneurs
26:35 — Three lessons every entrepreneur should learn early
 
If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, rate, and share it with another entrepreneur who needs to hear these lessons.



Connect with Troy Hoffman
 
Learn more about Troy's work helping founders scale and exit:
 
Instagram: @hoffmantroy
 
Website: https://fndrs.io/

One Part Lion, One Part Lamb with Stephen Scoggins
Guest: Jake Hamilton
 
Everything is on the table in this unfiltered, live conversation from Create Conference 2026.
In this episode, Stephen Scoggins sits down with men's mentor Jake Hamilton for one of the rawest, confronting, and hope-filled conversations we've ever released.
 
This isn't hype.
This isn't "5 steps to a better marriage."
This is a wake-up call.
 
Discussed on this episode:
5:17 – Jake shares his journey and reveals the why behind the work he is doing
15:52 – Are you going to be present to this moment of your life?
18:24 – From drift to authenticity
23:52 – We need external validation because we do not have internal identity
27:00 – What most men get wrong about their marriage
38:22 – Authenticity leads to authority
40:27 – Marriage is the greatest image bearer of God on Earth
46:00 – Just be honest and pay the cost: Honesty destroys ego. 
 
Is there something in the timestamp that is causing you to pause? Then start there.
Share this with someone you think needs to hear it. 
 
Get in touch with Jake Hamilton on socials @thejakehamilton

This episode is a powerful compilation of conversations exploring one central question: What happens when AI becomes the gatekeeper of opportunity?
 
The marketplace is changing faster than most people are willing to admit. Consumers aren't just Googling anymore, they're asking AI. And if AI becomes the gatekeeper of recommendations, then your personal brand isn't optional… it's survival.
 
This compilation episode doesn't just discuss branding strategies. It challenges you to consider:
Who are you becoming in the process of building?
Are you grounded enough to lead in volatility?
Will AI reflect your values — or someone else's?
 
The AI wave is here. Will it amplify you — or replace you?
 
Get to know Stephen Scoggins more: https://stephenscoggins.com/
 
If you want to see the full episodes of the clips shown here, click the links below:
 
👉 The Personal Branding AI Blueprint No One's Talking About with Joseph Shalaby - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dScRuYrT1oA&t=6s
👉 Where Emotional Intelligence meets Artificial Intelligence with Penny Zenker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb85CsoNKIA&t=89s
👉 What You Need to Know Now About Presence & AI with Casanova Brooks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKnv1Rhbxkk