The Legacy Builders Podcast

he Real Cost of Being Blindsided as a Business Owner | Jason McKenzie

Most business owners don’t fail because they don’t work hard.They fail because they unknowingly build businesses that trap them.
In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, I sit down with Jason McKenzie — entrepreneur, author of Small Business, Big Visibility, and someone who’s spent his career helping business owners grow without getting taken advantage of.
Jason opens up about:
The moment he realized he had built a prison instead of a business
Why most entrepreneurs become the bottleneck without realizing it
How blind spots — not lack of hustle — destroy businesses
The hidden cost families pay when owners are always “on”
Redefining wealth beyond money and into time, presence, and balance
Teaching kids entrepreneurship through real-world experiences
Why delayed gratification needs a mindset shift, not willpower
This is a grounded, honest conversation about ownership, systems, family, and freedom — and what it really means to build generational wealth without burning everything else down in the process.
🎙️ Legacy Builders PodcastRedefining generational wealth one story at a time.
 
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Why SEO & Marketing Agencies Failed Me (And How I Built My Own Growth Engine)

I spent over $36,000–$40,000 on SEO companies and marketing agencies that promised growth—and quietly underdelivered.
This episode breaks down what I actually got for my money, what most small business owners don’t realize they’re paying for, and how that frustration forced me to build my own SEO and marketing engine from the ground up.
After owning and operating service businesses, buying into a franchise, and trusting “approved vendors,” I discovered a hard truth:What works for a multi-million-dollar operation doesn’t always work for the small operator trying to grow.
So I stopped outsourcing blindly and started learning.
In this episode, I share:
What SEO agencies were really delivering for $1,000+/month
Why most business owners don’t know what to look for in SEO reports
How I used AI and systems thinking to build my own SEO backend
Why speed, communication, and transparency matter in partnerships
How this system now plugs into every business I own or acquire
This isn’t a rant—it’s a lesson in ownership, leverage, and accountability.
If you’re a business owner, operator, or entrepreneur trying to build something bigger than yourself, this episode will change how you think about vendors, systems, and growth.
 
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From Fired to Founder at 23 — Redefining Generational Wealth with Tyler Proctor

What happens when getting fired becomes the best thing that ever happened to you?
In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, Mario Gonzalez Jr. sits down with Tyler Proctor — founder of DynoPro Services and co-founder of Third Community Collective — to talk about what it really means to build generational wealth beyond just money.
At 23 years old, Tyler was fired from his job with a family depending on him. Instead of scrambling for another paycheck, he used the moment as a catalyst to finally step into entrepreneurship.
They cover:• Why getting fired can be a blessing in disguise  • Building a service business from the ground up  • The mindset shift from employee to owner  • Community, masculinity, and vulnerability  • Becoming a stepdad and redefining success  • What generational wealth really means  
This is a raw, grounded conversation about ownership, responsibility, and building something that outlives you.
If you want to build something bigger than yourself, you’re in the right place.
 
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What Generational Wealth Really Means (with Eric Sattler)

What if generational wealth isn’t about money at all?
In this episode, Mario sits down with filmmaker and entrepreneur Eric Sattler to talk about creativity, fatherhood, and building a legacy that goes beyond dollars.
Eric shares how he’s teaching his kids to create, own their work, and think independently — while navigating grief, rebuilding his business, and redefining success on his own terms.
This is a raw, thoughtful conversation about time, skills, ownership, and passing knowledge forward.
Legacy Builders Podcast — redefining generational wealth one story at a time.
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Why I’ll Never Start a Business From Scratch Again

started a new business that checked every box: remote, scalable, low overhead — and it even generated $40,000 in the first three months.
So why did I shut it down?
In this episode, I break down the real reason I’ll never start a business from scratch again, what went wrong with our cleaning business, and the lessons every entrepreneur needs to hear about bandwidth, focus, and chasing “fast cash.”
This is an honest conversation about risk, timing, and why sometimes walking away is the smartest move you can make.
Legacy Builders Podcast — redefining generational wealth one story at a time.
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Breaking Generational Cycles & Becoming Your 10.0 Self — w/ Megan McCaleb

In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, I sit down with Megan McCaleb — a comedian, creator, single mom, bodybuilding competitor, and a woman who has rebuilt her life with discipline, humor, and intention.
This isn’t a surface-level conversation.
We talk about what generational wealth really means when you’re raising kids who are watching everything you do. Megan opens up about rebuilding her identity, using comedy as a form of healing and expression, and how fitness and bodybuilding taught her discipline that carried into every other area of her life.
We also dive into what it looks like to build with your kids instead of just for them, passing down confidence, voice, and standards — not just money.
This episode is about resilience, creativity, motherhood, and becoming the person your kids need to see.
If you’re rebuilding, redefining success, or trying to build something bigger than yourself, this conversation will hit home.
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Holiday Depression Is Real — You’re Not Alone

Holiday Depression Is Real — You’re Not Alone

Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship: How I Try to Balance Both

Fatherhood is one of the greatest gifts of my life… and one of the hardest things to navigate as an entrepreneur.
In this episode, I talk openly about the real struggle behind balancing being a present dad while building businesses, managing stress, and chasing a bigger future for my family. No perfect formulas, no “guru” mindset — just the honest truth from a dad trying to figure it out day by day.
I share:• Why it’s hard to turn my brain off as a business owner• The guilt that shows up when I’m physically there but mentally not• What I do to stay close to my kids• How being a father shapes the legacy I’m trying to build• Why this journey matters more than the money
If you’re a parent trying to build something meaningful — this episode is for you.
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My Hip-Hop Story 🎤 | From Rap Dreams to Businessman

Before business.Before fatherhood.Before rebuilding my life…I was chasing a different dream — Hip-Hop.
In this episode, I share the story of my rap journey: the performances, the grind, the passion, the near-misses, and the identity that era forged within me. I talk about how creativity shaped my discipline, how performing taught me confidence, and how the life lessons from music carried into entrepreneurship and who I became as a man.
This isn’t about “a failed dream.”It’s about the things that shape us long before success ever arrives.
If you’ve ever walked away from a passion you loved, or wondered how your past plays a role in your future — this episode will hit home.
 
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What Finally Pushes a Risk-Averse Person to Jump Into Entrepreneurship | Scott Marker

In this episode, Scott Marker opens up about what it’s really like to be risk-averse — wanting something more, dreaming bigger, but feeling terrified to take the leap. For years he stayed in the “safe” path… until his 9–5 pushed him to a breaking point he couldn’t ignore.
We talk about fear, frustration, identity, and the moment he finally decided to bet on himself. If you’ve ever felt stuck or scared to make a move, Scott’s story will hit home.
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