What if the secret to a fulfilling career wasn’t just about making money, but about building connections, embracing growth, and aligning your work with your purpose? In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Bryan Hurd—real estate pro, entrepreneur, and founder of The Evolution Project—to discuss the key lessons he’s learned about success in both business and life.

Bryan shares his journey from almost becoming an accountant to building a thriving real estate business, the mindset shifts that helped him navigate challenges, and the importance of intentionality in work and relationships. We also dive into leadership, personal growth, and how to manage energy, not just time, to live a truly fulfilling life.

🔥 Key Insights from This Episode:
✅ How to build a business based on trust and relationships
✅ The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make (and how to avoid them)
✅ Why managing your energy is more important than managing your time
✅ The mindset shift that will help you create a meaningful career

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! And stay tuned for Part 2, where we continue our conversation about personal growth, leadership, and what matters most. We'll also explore Bryan’s Evolution Project—a transformative experience designed to help men reconnect with purpose and personal growth.

💡 Connect with Bryan Hurd
👉 Learn more about The Evolution Project: myevolutionproject.com
👉 Follow Bryan on Instagram: @bhurd2u

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Until next time, let’s make it a meaningful week!

00:00 Introduction to a Fulfilling Career
01:01 Meet Bryan Hurd: Real Estate Pro and Entrepreneur
03:11 Bryan's Journey into Real Estate
05:43 Challenges and Lessons in Real Estate
15:17 Finding Fulfillment in Work
19:47 Leadership and Mentorship
25:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, we kick off a two-part series on how to stand out at work and become an indispensable employee. Whether you're aiming for a promotion, a raise, or simply greater job satisfaction, these principles will help you make a meaningful contribution to your organization.

Drawing inspiration from Seth Godin’s book Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?, we explore five key strategies to gain credibility, be seen as a valuable asset, and position yourself for success in your career. You'll learn:

✔️ The importance of executing your role with excellence
✔️ How to build credibility and earn respect from colleagues and supervisors
✔️ Why positivity and adaptability set you apart in the workplace
✔️ The dangers of workplace gossip and how to avoid it
✔️ When (and when not) to offer suggestions for improvement

We also discuss how to start thinking innovatively, ask the right questions about company systems, and present ideas that can boost efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

Tune in now to discover how you can elevate your career, make a lasting impact, and create fulfilling work!

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🔊 Listen now and make this week a meaningful one!

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In this short bonus episode, Anthony is joined by his wife, Jennifer Craiker, to talk about their experience attending Podfest Multimedia Expo earlier this month. They discuss some of the highlights of the conference, including a keynote presentation from John Lee Dumas and Kate Erickson Dumas from Entrepreneurs on Fire. Jennifer and Anthony also reflect on how sharing the message of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life with the world through podcasting brings meaning and fulfillment into their lives.

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• Check out Alex Sanfilippo's company: PodMatch
• Rita Goodroe
• Check out Courtney Elmer's company: PodLaunch

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In this episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life, host Anthony Craiker dives into one of life’s inevitable certainties—change. Drawing from personal stories, timeless wisdom, and career coaching insights, Anthony explores how embracing change can lead to personal development, meaningful work, and a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re navigating a job loss, a major life transition, or simply feeling stuck, this episode provides actionable strategies to help you redefine what’s possible and thrive in the face of adversity.

Listen now to discover how you can flip the script on life’s challenges and create a path filled with growth, resilience, and purpose.

George Clooney scene from Up in the Air: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkX-TPaodoM&t=18s (explicit language)

Coach Jim Harbaugh quote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i81czbJYfk

Article from the American Psychological Association on building resilience: https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience/building-your-resilience

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This week, Host Anthony Craiker talks about the life and legacy of Dan Miller, popular author, speaker, podcaster, coach, and entrepreneur (or as Dan would say, "Eaglepreneur"). Anthony discusses Dan's popular book, 48 Days to the Work You Love, which provides a roadmap full of wisdom and practical advice for finding the work and life you love. Anthony also shares his own story about how this book inspired and helped him early in his career as a young attorney. Whether you're a Dan Miller follower or are just hearing about him for the first time, this episode will encourage you to find and create fulfilling work and a meaningful life!

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In this episode, host Anthony Craiker introduces Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life and shares some of his personal story. He also discusses the meaning deficit many experience in their lives and highlights upcoming topics for future episodes.

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