Why You Can't Accomplish Your Goals (It's Not Your Willpower)
Why do we struggle to accomplish the things we know we want? Why can life look great on the outside while something still feels completely off on the inside? In this episode of the Be Free and Clear Podcast, I sit down with Nicole Hope Sylvester, author of Calm Is Power, to explore the connection between stress, the nervous system, mindset, decision-making, and the lives we create. Nicole shares her own experience with chronic stress and burnout and explains why learning to recognize what i...
15 Sept 2026
Why Time, Not Money, Is Your Real Wealth—A Franchise Owner's Story
What if there was more to life than financial freedom or money? In this episode of the Be Free & Clear Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and business coach Todd Woods, who shares the incredible journey of building multiple successful franchise businesses—and the life-changing lesson that made it all worthwhile. Todd started with nothing more than a dream, moved his family 850 miles away to start a business, grew to over 120 employees, and eventually sold his franchise group...
22 May 2026
Be Your Own Bank? The Wealth Strategy Most Families Never Learn
In this powerful episode, Jon sits down with Kristina Messenger of Messenger Financial Consulting to discuss one of the most talked-about financial concepts today: What does it really mean to “Be Your Own Bank”? Together, they break down: Infinite banking explained simply How life insurance can be used beyond death protection Wealth strategies used by high-net-worth families Tax-advantaged financial planning Protecting your family and legacy&n...
28 Apr 2026
Is AI Replacing Your Job… Or Is It Your Biggest Opportunity?
Are you feeling overwhelmed by AI… or wondering if it’s coming for your job? In this episode of the Be Free & Clear Podcast, I sit down with AI expert Sarah Montana to break through the noise and give you a completely different way to think about artificial intelligence. Here’s the truth: AI isn’t here to replace you. But it will amplify whatever you’re already doing. And that’s where most people are getting it wrong. Sarah shares how she went all-in on AI early, logging over 8,000 ho...
16 Apr 2026
Is The American Dream Dead? Or Are We Playing By Outdated Rules?
For decades, we were told the formula was simple: Go to school. Get a stable job. Work hard. Buy a home. Build wealth. But what happens when someone does everything right… and still can’t afford the average house in their own hometown? In this episode, I unpack why so many hardworking people feel frustrated, stuck, and confused in today’s housing market, and why the issue may not be that the American Dream is dead… but that the rules of the game have changed. Inside this episode, we cover: • ...
10 Feb 2026
The “Hamster Wheel” Money Trap: How to Break Free Without Another Budget App
In this episode Jon talks with Brian Johnson, owner of thrivewithmoney.com. Brian shares how he built a personal financial system that creates real momentum, including the unexpected moment that forced him to go all-in on his purpose. What you’ll learn: How to find your Financial North Star so your money stops driftingWhy most people stay trapped on the financial hamster wheel, even when they “do everything right”Simple frameworks you can use immediately: Plan, Track, Pivot and Disrupt, Quest...
10 Feb 2026
37 Cents from Survival… Then Built a Business from Nothing
In this episode of Be Free & Clear, Jon sits down with Karen Hernandez and Chris Anderson to unpack what it really looks like to start from nothing, push through setbacks, and build a business and life that finally feels aligned. From broke and overwhelmed to building momentum: the early years, the pressure, and what kept them moving.“Don’t ask how, just start”: Karen’s leap into business during COVID, and why it unexpectedly became her best year.The hidden mistake that cost them 2,000 ho...
10 Feb 2026
How to Bust the Fear That Keeps You From Starting Over
In this episode of Be Free & Clear, Jon sits down with Dr. Kim Deng to unpack why starting over in a job or career feels so heavy and how people can move through fear, self-doubt, and uncertainty without forcing confidence or blowing up their life. Confidence is not bravado, it’s relaxation: Dr. Kim explains why tension signals fear and how real confidence shows up as calm presence, even in uncomfortable transitions. Identity shifting vs self-fixing: Instead of endlessly improv...
10 Feb 2026
You’re Not Lazy, You’re Self-Sabotaging
Why do people finally get the money, relationship, or success they wanted… then somehow sabotage it? In this Be Free & Clear episode, Jon sits down with high-performance coach and entrepreneur Matt Stafford to unpack how your unconscious “set point” quietly governs what you believe you deserve and what you’ll allow yourself to keep. You’ll hear a simple thermostat analogy that explains why you keep returning to the same level in life, plus a practical path to raising that floor through pe...
10 Feb 2026
The 4-Step Deal System Most Real Estate Investors Never Learn
Most people jump into real estate chasing strategies, tools, or the next “hot” tactic. What they miss is the system underneath that actually creates consistent deal flow and long-term wealth. In this Be Free & Clear episode, Jon sits down with Eric Howell, founder of Deal Boss, to unpack the simple 4-step framework most investors never see, and why skipping it keeps people stuck doing one deal at a time. This conversation reframes real estate investing as a real business, not a side hustl...
10 Feb 2026
How to Get Unstuck Fast
Feeling stuck in your finances, career, or life can feel like reality, but it is often your brain’s filtering system and old identity beliefs running the show. In this episode, Jon sits down with Darren Lichfield (certified master practitioner in NLP, hypnotherapy, and timeline therapy) to break down how subconscious patterns shape your emotions, decisions, and results. You’ll learn a simple way to notice the “story” your mind is defaulting to, challenge it, and shift into a more resourceful ...
10 Feb 2026
He Quit a $200K Job to Build Real Freedom — Here’s What Happened
Most people think wealth comes from cutting back. Matt Mishler proves it comes from thinking bigger. In this episode of Free & Clear, host Jon Mykala sits down with Matt Mishler, founder of Lion Rock Financial, who went from food stamps and welfare to building a $9.2 million business — without playing small or saving every penny. Matt shares how leaving his $200K corporate job was the best financial move of his life, why the “scrimp and save” mentality keeps most people stuck, and how au...
5 Dec 2025
Airbnb Is My 401(k)
You’ve been told to max out your 401(k), diversify, and hope the market cooperates. But what if there were a faster, safer, and more tangible way to build your retirement — one that creates real cash flow today and long-term security for tomorrow? In this episode of Free & Clear, Jon Mykala sits down with Kate Stoermer, who walked away from a high-paying corporate career and built herfinancial safety net through short-term rentals. Together, they unpack the strategy behind replacing incom...
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