Social 333 Podcast - Chris D. Bentley

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Your Mind Is More Powerful Than You Think | Dawna Campbell #social333podcast #175 Sep 23, 2026

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Your Mind Is More Powerful Than You Think | Dawna Campbell #social333podcast #175

In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Dawna Campbell, known as the “Mind Whisperer,” to explore spirituality, manifestation, consciousness, abundance, and the power of the subconscious mind.

Dawna discusses her inspirational documentary Pillars of Power and the five areas it focuses on: money, relationships, mental wellness, spirituality, and health. Chris and Dawna dive into how limiting beliefs can influence the way we see ourselves, why manifestation should be combined with action, and how becoming more aware of your thoughts can help change the direction of your life.

The conversation also explores spiritual awakening, defining true abundance, producing a documentary, and recognizing the beliefs that may be holding you back from reaching your potential.

✅ Understanding the connection between manifestation and action

✅ How the subconscious mind influences your thoughts and decisions

✅ Why limiting beliefs can hold you back from your potential

✅ What true abundance means beyond financial success

✅ The five pillars explored in Pillars of Power

✅ How self-worth can influence what you believe you deserve

✅ The importance of becoming more aware of your thoughts and beliefs

✅ Dawna’s journey creating Pillars of Power

✅ Lessons from spirituality, personal growth, and healing

✅ How changing your beliefs can change the direction of your life

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:06 – Meet Dawna Campbell

00:42 – Spiritual Awakening & The Movie

02:10 – Manifestation & Consciousness

05:50 – The Power of the Subconscious Mind

08:48 – Making a Spiritual Documentary

12:29 – Understanding Abundance

15:44 – New Projects & The Movie Journey

16:47 – Spirituality & Authentic Awakening

23:40 – Breaking Limiting Beliefs

28:50 – Self-Worth & Your Potential

32:43 – Changing the Beliefs That Hold You Back

34:55 – Where to Find Dawna & Pillars of Power

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This One Question Separates Good Leaders From Great Ones | Kristin Kaufman #social333podcast #174 Sep 19, 2026

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This One Question Separates Good Leaders From Great Ones | Kristin Kaufman #social333podcast #174

In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Kristin Kaufman, CEO and founder of Alignment Inc., to talk about leadership, personal growth, finding purpose, and what it means to become truly aligned with the life and career you want.

Kristin shares her journey from nearly 30 years as a corporate executive in the technology industry to becoming an entrepreneur, author, and leadership advisor. She explains how her own experiences, global travels, and encounters with people shaped her philosophy around alignment and inspired her Is a Seat Taken? book series.

The conversation explores how leaders can recognize when they are out of alignment, why self-awareness and reflection matter, and how asking the right questions can change the way you approach leadership, relationships, and major life decisions.

✅ Kristin’s journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur

✅ The meaning of personal and professional alignment

✅ How everyday encounters can teach powerful life lessons

✅ Why self-awareness is essential for effective leadership

✅ The importance of asking better questions

✅ How leaders can understand how others perceive them

✅ Lessons from Kristen’s Is a Seat Taken? Books

✅ Finding purpose when success no longer feels fulfilling

✅ How reflection can help leaders make better decisions

✅ Building stronger relationships through awareness and connection

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:06 – Meet Kristin Kaufman

01:09 – Kristin’s Books & Inspiration

02:40 – Lessons From Unexpected People

03:20 – Building Connections While Traveling

04:20 – Genuine Connections & Helping Others

07:45 – Staying Aligned as a Leader

12:46 – The Question Great Leaders Ask

16:08 – The Danger of Leadership Ego

18:24 – Leadership Expectations & Authenticity

23:40 – Leadership Buzzwords & Key Lessons

25:53 – Leadership Lessons From Bloomberg

27:07 – Where to Find Kristin & Her Books

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Birrieria Chalio's Authentic Recipe - You Won't Believe It | Raul Luis #social333podcast #173 Sep 18, 2026

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Birrieria Chalio's Authentic Recipe - You Won't Believe It | Raul Luis #social333podcast #173

In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Raul Luis, a member of the family behind Birrieria Chalio, to discuss authentic birria, entrepreneurship, family business, and the challenges of building and scaling a restaurant.

Raul shares his journey of learning birria from his family, moving from Los Angeles to Texas, overcoming business failures, and growing a traditional family recipe into a successful restaurant business. They also discuss restaurant operations, maintaining quality, working with family, and lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.

✅ Raul’s journey into the restaurant business

✅ The story behind Birrieria Chalio’s authentic birria

✅ Learning from business failures

✅ Building and scaling a restaurant

✅ Working with family and maintaining standards

✅ The rise and popularity of birria

✅ Why quality should come before expansion

✅ Advice for aspiring restaurant entrepreneurs

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:06 – Meet Raul Luis

01:33 – Raul’s Journey & Moving to the U.S.

03:35 – Hiring for Hunger & Determination

06:44 – Lessons From Failed Ideas

11:24 – Scaling a Restaurant Business

14:10 – Creating a Great Customer Experience

18:40 – Scaling Catering Operations

21:13 – Growing a Business From Your Strengths

24:25 – From Food Truck to Restaurant

26:01 – The Reality of Restaurant Life

27:00 – Where to Find Raul Luis

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You Have To Love Being You Before Anyone Else Can | Mike Wood #social333podcast #172 Sep 16, 2026

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You Have To Love Being You Before Anyone Else Can | Mike Wood #social333podcast #172

In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Mike Wood, author of One Brave Breath: The Owner’s Manual for Being Human, to discuss anxiety, depression, trauma, negative thought patterns, self-worth, and the process of becoming more comfortable with who you are.

Mike shares insights from his 30-year personal journey with anxiety and depression and explains how fear, past experiences, and negative beliefs can shape the way people see themselves and the world around them. The conversation explores how anxiety can keep people focused on future scenarios while depression can keep them trapped in the past, and why recognizing these patterns can be an important step toward changing them.

Chris and Mike also discuss gratitude, self-love, negative thought loops, the influence of childhood experiences, surrounding yourself with people who elevate you, and practical tools that can help people break destructive patterns and create a healthier relationship with themselves.

✅ Mike Wood’s 30-year personal journey through anxiety and depression

✅ How anxiety and depression can affect the way people think and respond

✅ Why trauma and past experiences can create lasting negative thought patterns

✅ How negative beliefs can become deeply rooted over time

✅ The importance of gratitude and learning to appreciate yourself

✅ Why self-worth plays a major role in how you see your potential

✅ How negative thought loops can influence everyday decisions

✅ The importance of letting go of the past and focusing on the present

✅ How your environment and closest relationships can influence your mindset

✅ Practical tools for breaking negative patterns

✅ How entrepreneurs can deal with difficult periods and feeling stuck

✅ Why separating your identity from your job can change your perspective

✅ How becoming more self-aware can help you recognize new opportunities

✅ Mike’s One Brave Breath book and personal development resources

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:06 – Meet Mike Wood

00:22 – Mike’s 30-year journey through anxiety and depression

02:10 – Understanding anxiety, depression, and emotional patterns

05:02 – Trauma, depression, and getting stuck in the past

09:56 – Gratitude, self-love, and rebuilding self-worth

14:10 – Negative thought loops and how they shape your beliefs

17:43 – Breaking patterns and focusing on the present

19:35 – Your environment, relationships, and recognizing your potential

22:13 – Practical tools for breaking negative patterns

26:02 – Separating your identity from your job and finding opportunities

29:03 – Where to find Mike Wood, his book, and free breathwork resources

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The Dallas Startup Boom Nobody's Talking About | Jasper Cannon #social333podcast #171 Sep 12, 2026

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The Dallas Startup Boom Nobody's Talking About | Jasper Cannon #social333podcast #171

In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Jasper Cannon, Managing Partner of Chesterton Hills, to discuss the growing startup ecosystem in Dallas, helping innovative companies scale, preparing founders for investors, and what it takes to build a successful business. Jasper shares his experience working with startups through sales leadership, strategic partnerships, international expansion, and capital readiness programs. He explains why many founders struggle when pitching investors, how companies can better communicate their value, and why understanding your business before seeking funding is critical.

This conversation explores startup growth, venture capital, fundraising strategies, artificial intelligence, business scaling, and the challenges entrepreneurs face when building companies in today’s rapidly changing market. Chris and Jasper also discuss the Dallas startup boom, why more companies are choosing Dallas as a place to grow, how AI is impacting businesses, and the importance of preparing founders for both opportunities and challenges ahead.

✅ Jasper Cannon’s journey and role helping startups grow

✅ How founders can improve their investor pitches

✅ Why understanding your business comes before seeking funding

✅ The importance of preparing for different types of investors

✅ How startups can build stronger strategic partnerships

✅ Common mistakes founders make when raising capital

✅ Why storytelling matters when pitching investors

✅ The difference between angel investors and larger investment groups

✅ How Dallas is becoming a growing hub for startups and innovation

✅ The challenges startups face when scaling operations

✅ How AI is changing the way businesses operate

✅ Why companies need to think carefully about AI adoption

✅ The future of entrepreneurship and innovation

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:06 – Meet Jasper Cannon

00:50 – The art of pitching startups and preparing founders for investors

02:40 – Why founders struggle with understanding their numbers

04:32 – AI startups, opportunities, and the future of artificial intelligence

08:20 – Family offices, investing, and the shift toward entrepreneurship

10:06 – Philanthropy, impact investing, and Dallas’ growth

14:33 – Why people are leaving certain areas and searching for new opportunities

17:21 – Building stronger startup ecosystems and entrepreneurial communities

20:40 – The future of startups, investment, and innovation

23:44 – Final thoughts and where to connect with Jasper Cannon

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Employees Don't Quit Jobs, They Quit This | William C. Davis #social333podcast #170 Sep 11, 2026

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Employees Don't Quit Jobs, They Quit This | William C. Davis #social333podcast #170

In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with William C. Davis, executive leader, author of The Ultimate Leadership Blueprint, and experienced business mentor, to discuss what truly makes great leaders, why employees stay with companies, and how leaders can build stronger relationships with their teams.

William shares lessons from his extensive leadership career and explains why successful leadership is not just about authority, titles, or managing tasks. He discusses the importance of understanding people, developing trust, showing vulnerability, and creating an environment where employees feel valued and supported.

This conversation explores leadership development, employee retention, workplace culture, generational differences, and why the best leaders know when to be firm, when to show empathy, and how to bring out the best in the people around them.

Chris and William also discuss the challenges of promoting employees into leadership roles, why companies often lose great team members, and the fulfillment that comes from helping others grow and succeed.

✅ William C. Davis’ leadership journey and experience across multiple industries

✅ The difference between being a manager and becoming a true leader

✅ Why leaders must understand employees as individuals

✅ How building personal relationships improves employee retention

✅ Balancing honesty, accountability, and empathy as a leader

✅ Why different people require different leadership approaches

✅ The challenges of managing younger generations in today’s workforce

✅ How vulnerability can make leaders more effective

✅ Why great employees are sometimes lost after failed promotions

✅ The importance of developing people instead of replacing them

✅ How company culture is created through the people inside the organization

✅ Why mentorship and helping others grow is one of the most rewarding parts of leadership

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:06 – Meet William C. Davis

00:32 – William’s books and leadership philosophy

01:40 – Are leaders born or developed?

07:26 – Building relationships and retaining great employees

09:37 – What great leaders do differently

10:37 – Leadership mistakes and workplace challenges

17:00 – Understanding employees and creating trust

24:00 – The balance between accountability and empathy

31:45 – Developing leaders instead of losing great employees

34:43 – Building a strong company culture through people

36:17 – The fulfillment of mentoring and helping others succeed

37:51 – Final thoughts and where to connect with William C. Davis

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The Decision Making Layer Every Deal Misses | Guffy Wright #social333podcast #169 Sep 10, 2026

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The Decision Making Layer Every Deal Misses | Guffy Wright #social333podcast #169

In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Guffy Wright, a consultative sales leader, author of Attach High, and expert in high-stakes decision-making, to discuss the psychology behind sales, the decision-making layer behind major deals, and how sales professionals can build deeper trust with clients.

Guffy shares his journey from starting in insurance sales to becoming a leader managing a team of 70 salespeople. He explains why successful selling is not just about presenting a product, but about understanding people, creating better experiences, reducing emotional friction, and helping clients make confident decisions. This conversation explores consultative selling, customer psychology, emotional decision-making, delivering premium service, and why the best salespeople focus on becoming trusted advisors rather than simply trying to close a transaction.

✅ Guffy Wright’s journey into sales leadership and building a successful career

✅ The ideas behind his upcoming book Attach High

✅ Understanding the decision-making layer behind major deals

✅ Why high-value sales require trust and confidence

✅ How customer experience impacts buying decisions

✅ The importance of understanding client emotions and motivations

✅ Why premium clients expect a higher level of service

✅ How emotional friction can make or break a deal

✅ Why salespeople should become students of the game

✅ How to create stronger relationships instead of transactional interactions

✅ The impact of mindset and emotional attachment in sales

✅ Why consistency matters even after achieving success

✅ Lessons from leading and developing sales teams

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:06 – Meet Guffy Wright

00:31 – Guffy’s upcoming book Attach High

01:38 – The art of selling and understanding decision-making

06:20 – The decision-making layer behind bigger deals

09:47 – Creating a better customer experience during the sales process

13:02 – Becoming a student of the sales game

14:06 – Why wealthy clients expect premium service

15:05 – Emotional friction and understanding your customer

23:30 – Staying consistent after success and avoiding complacency

24:51 – Book launch, upcoming projects, and future plans

28:50 – Final thoughts and where to connect with Guffy Wright

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Why Professional Personal Tanning Is About To Explode | Stacy Fike #social333podcast #168 Sep 05, 2026

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Why Professional Personal Tanning Is About To Explode | Stacy Fike #social333podcast #168

In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Stacie Fike, founder of one of Houston’s top-rated sunless tanning boutiques and creator of Glo Pro, to discuss the evolution of professional spray tanning and why the industry is becoming a major opportunity in the beauty space. Stacie shares how she built her tanning business over more than 20 years, why consumers are becoming more conscious of UV exposure, and how spray tanning has evolved from a niche service into a mainstream beauty and self-care option. She also explains how professional tanning differs from simply buying a kit and starting a social media page, and why proper education and business development matter.

The conversation also dives into the business side of professional tanning, including memberships, customer retention, recurring revenue, training, licensing, and the opportunities available for people who want to enter the beauty industry without the traditional cost and time commitment of cosmetology school.

✅ How professional spray tanning has evolved over the past 20 years

✅ Why more consumers are becoming aware of UV exposure

✅ Why spray tanning is becoming increasingly mainstream

✅ The difference between professional spray tanning and DIY tanning

✅ How Stacie built a sustainable tanning business from a side hustle

✅ Why memberships can create predictable recurring revenue

✅ The difference between selling packages and building long-term customer relationships

✅ How Glo Pro helps aspiring tanning professionals launch their own businesses

✅ Why proper training and education matter in the beauty industry

✅ How social media has lowered the barrier to entering the tanning business

✅ Why experience and technique can make a major difference in professional results

✅ How spray tanning can be used for weddings, vacations, fitness competitions, and special events

✅ Common misconceptions about spray tanning and different skin tones

✅What aspiring beauty entrepreneurs should know before getting started

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:06 – Meet Stacie Fike

02:36 – The evolution of professional spray tanning

04:13 – Spray tanning, UV exposure, and skin protection

06:49 – Why SPF matters with a spray tan

09:27 – Professional tanning vs. DIY and inexperienced services

11:31 – Social media and the rise of beauty services

12:11 – Building a profitable tanning business

15:00 – Tanning products, lotions, scents, and packages

16:22 – The biggest myths about spray tanning

17:34 – Preparing for weddings and special events

19:30 – The business side of professional tanning and plans for expansion

20:51 – Advice for entering the beauty industry

21:53 – Where to find Stacie Fike and Glo Pro

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The Fake Life Trap: Why So Many Fall Into It | Courtney Stough #social333podcast #167 Sep 03, 2026

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The Fake Life Trap: Why So Many Fall Into It | Courtney Stough #social333podcast #167

In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Courtney Stough, author of Reclaim Prana Rising, to discuss authenticity, success, spirituality, energy, burnout, and what happens when the life you built no longer feels like the life you want.

Courtney shares her journey from becoming a partner at a major law firm to recognizing that external success does not always lead to internal fulfillment. The conversation explores the pressure to achieve, the roles and identities people create for themselves, and how entrepreneurs and professionals can become trapped in lives that look successful but leave them feeling exhausted or disconnected.

Chris and Courtney also discuss energy vampires, listening to yourself, childhood experiences, personal trauma, and the difficulty of making major changes once you have built a career, family, financial obligations, and an established life. They explore how slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and becoming more aware of what you truly want can help you move toward a more authentic life.

✅ What inspired Courtney Stough to write Reclaim Prana Rising

✅ Why perfectionism can prevent people from starting

✅ The reality of reaching a major career goal and still feeling unfulfilled

✅ Why external success does not always create happiness

✅ How people can become disconnected from their authentic selves

✅ What energy vampires are and how they can affect your life

✅ Why certain jobs, environments, and relationships can drain your energy

✅ The importance of slowing down and listening to yourself

✅ How entrepreneurs can become trapped in constant work and achievement

✅ Why starting over can feel impossible after years of building a career

✅ How childhood experiences and past trauma can influence your adult life

✅ Why recognizing what is no longer working is an important first step

✅ How small changes can help you reconnect with yourself

✅ The difference between having everything and actually feeling fulfilled

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:06 – Meet Courtney Stough

00:41 – The story behind Reclaim Prana Rising

01:13 – Writing without waiting for perfection

04:47 – Leaving a successful career and finding something deeper

06:07 - Chris’s personal journey into spirituality and understanding death

08:15 – Energy vampires and the people or environments that drain you

11:05 – When problems look like success

18:03 – Listening to yourself and finding clarity

20:00 – The trap of productivity, titles, and status

23:53 – Feeling trapped in a life that doesn't feel authentic

29:01 – Breaking free from the past and moving forward

33:43 – Where to find Courtney Stough and her book

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The Real Work Happens When Nobody's Watching | Chris Hutchins #social333podcast #166 Sep 02, 2026

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The Real Work Happens When Nobody's Watching | Chris Hutchins #social333podcast #166

In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Chris Hutchins, author of Beneath the Signal: What AI Can’t Replace The Leadership Work That Makes Healthcare Data Matter, to discuss the future of healthcare, artificial intelligence, leadership, and the human side of medicine.

Chris shares his experience working in healthcare and explains how the industry has evolved from physically moving X-rays through hospital corridors to using advanced technology and AI to analyze massive amounts of medical data. The conversation explores why healthcare information is still difficult to transfer between providers, how AI is helping doctors and healthcare organizations, and why technology alone cannot replace human judgment, communication, and compassion.

Chris and Chris also discuss the uncomfortable realities of healthcare, including delivering difficult diagnoses, supporting patients and families through serious illnesses, and the importance of making people feel genuinely cared for rather than treating them like another number in the system.

✅ Chris Hutchins’ journey from traditional healthcare operations to healthcare leadership

✅ How healthcare technology has changed over the years

✅ Why transferring medical records between healthcare providers can still be difficult

✅ The importance of making patients feel heard and genuinely cared for

✅ How AI is being used to analyze healthcare data and identify patterns

✅ Why massive amounts of healthcare data create both opportunities and challenges

✅ How AI can help healthcare professionals process information more efficiently

✅ The human side of delivering difficult medical news

✅ How doctors and healthcare leaders deal with emotionally difficult situations

✅ The impact serious illness can have on patients and their families

✅ Why human judgment, empathy, and leadership remain essential alongside AI

✅ The lessons Chris shares through his book Beneath the Signal

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:06 – Meet Chris Hutchins

01:29 – Beneath the Signal and what AI can’t replace

03:19 – The challenges of transferring medical records

05:50 – When patients feel like just another number

08:30 – Communication and the human side of healthcare

10:13 – How AI is helping healthcare

11:58 – The growing amount of healthcare data

15:36 – The uncomfortable truths of healthcare

18:24 – Supporting patients through serious illness

19:38 – The impact on families and caregivers

24:00 – Where to find Chris Hutchins and his book

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