How Founders Transformed Their Relationship with Success

These entrepreneurs didn't just fix a few problems—they transformed their entire approach to business and life. Each story shows what happens when you're willing to do BOTH the internal work AND the external work.

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ANXIOUS ACHIEVERS WHO BECAME CALM COMMANDERS

These founders were burned out, dysregulated, and running on empty—until they learned to regulate their nervous system and rewrite their mental equations.

Program: Anxious Achiever to Calm Commander (1:1)

Ross McCray

Founder of VideoAmp ($2B valuation)

Before: Driven by raw talent and ambition, but plagued by insecurity and ego. Chasing vanity metrics and success narratives without a deeper sense of purpose.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Shifted from goal-oriented hustle to purpose-first leadership. Reduced reactive decision-making through nervous system awareness. Realigned business tactics with core values and strategic thinking. Built a company culture centered on mindfulness and shared purpose.

Results: VideoAmp rose from $18M to $88M (ultimately surpassing $2B). Discovered clarity and fulfillment across professional and personal realms.

"My time with CK was a journey of profound self-discovery and impactful leadership."

Victor M.

Co-Founder of 7-Figure CPG Company (Featured on Shark Tank)

Before: Struggling with cost overruns and emotional strain, especially around his family life. Felt paralyzed by stress and unable to juggle business challenges and personal well-being.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Built capacity to face financial stress without shutting down. Identified and closed a 35% gap in variable shipping costs, saving $300K annually. Experienced a personal breakthrough with his son, finding renewed peace and balance.

Results: Immediate operational savings that boosted profitability. A mindset shift: learned the power of letting go and embracing fulfillment rather than chasing it.

"This coaching helped me see the possibilities in letting go and finding fulfillment along the way."

Justin Barr

Co-Founder of TapIt (8-Figure Exit)

Before: On an emotional rollercoaster craving motivation and productivity hacks. Lacked clarity in how to scale success without sacrificing family and well-being.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Gained a new perspective on personal greatness, especially regarding core family relationships. Understood how loved ones see him—and who he needs to be for them.

Results: Elevated relationships at home while also 10X-ing his professional impact. Feels deeply aligned with his goals and the people he cares about most.

"This newfound clarity is going to 10X everything I do."

Tony B.

Founder of 7-Figure Agency

Before: Struggled with co-founder conflict, who also happened to be his spouse. Felt torn between marital needs and business obligations.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Implemented clear boundaries, communication frameworks, and accountability in both marriage and work. Found a harmonized approach that respects both relationship and business growth.

Results: Relationship and business are thriving, even after just one week of changes. Sustainable structure for long-term harmony at home and in the office.

"We elevated our communication to a level we never thought possible."


Ron M.

Silicon Beach Serial Entrepreneur

Before: Carried deep guilt and regret about a lost relationship with his kids—felt like a crushing 100lb burden. Experiencing physical pain and emotional heaviness.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Shifted perspective to respect the problem without letting it define him. Released emotional baggage, leading to a physical release from back pain.

Results: Feels lighter, stronger, and balanced; approach to family challenges is more grounded. Gained new emotional freedom, sparking deeper resilience.

"Your work is powerful, my brother—I can't thank you enough."


V.M.

Founder of 7-Figure Business

Before: Emotionally drained and resenting his business. Facing severe nervous tics as stress escalated.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Attended a ceremony as a last resort before medication. Gained profound clarity, letting go of deep-rooted angst.

Results: Nervous tics vanished; reconnected spiritually and personally. Feels empowered to live fully and run his business with genuine alignment.

"The retreat was a turning point in my life."

Kristofer Q.

Co-founder of a 7-figure CPG company (Featured on Shark Tank)

Before: Focused on business growth but held back by deeper emotional obstacles. Overlooked precious family moments, especially with aging parents.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Realized the importance of cherishing family while time remains. Tapped into a 'warrior' energy—limitless determination and inner strength.

Results: Feels truly empowered in both personal life and company growth. Embracing family bonds and forging a more purposeful business future.

"I discovered I am a warrior, and the sky is the limit."

Bradford Hamilton

Global Expansion Executive

Before: On a deeply transformative journey, unsure how to maintain momentum post-plant-medicine experiences. Wanted to integrate spiritual insights into practical life changes.

Breakthrough & Transformation: CK's post-journey integration ensured he capitalized on breakthroughs—expanding gratitude, physical posture, and daily mindfulness. Recognized life as a holistic experience, not just a linear race from goal to goal.

Results: Feels more whole, grounded, and present in every arena. Freed from past mistakes and regrets, enabling a forward-looking perspective.

"The end result is I feel more whole, more grounded, more present."


David H.

Crypto Hedge Fund Manager

Before: Lost, overwhelmed, and lacking a driving sense of clarity or purpose. Unsure how to balance spiritual curiosity with demanding professional goals.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Activated the 'Warrior King' energy—standing strong and fully engaged in his vision. Deepened intuition and self-trust, fueling decisions from a place of solid inner power.

Results: Moved from paralysis to purpose-driven action. Now embodying soul force, forging an inspired path forward in his hedge fund career.

"CK helped me unleash my soul force, connecting deeply with intuition and self-trust."

Anthony G.

Founder of Multiple 7-Figure Businesses

Before: Constantly people-pleasing, feeling empty and drained. Unsure of how to reclaim personal power without adopting arrogance or aggression.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Identified self-doubt as the root of his problems—released it through guided masterminds. Discovered a grounded, authentic power that balances strength with empathy.

Results: Now takes decisive action daily, fueled by a newfound sense of confidence. Feels more committed, energized, and ready to expand his businesses.

"I'm ready to maintain this powerful state every single day."

Peter F.

Founder of Sales Agency

Before: Constant mental chatter and intrusive thoughts, undermining his flow. Felt each challenge was an uphill battle with no end in sight.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Adopted the mantra "focus on the flame," staying present in each moment. Learned to release struggle, allowing forward momentum without resistance.

Results: More fluid approach to business hurdles, seeing solutions more readily. Lives in greater harmony, balancing ambition with inner peace.

"This practice has been transformational."

Dylan Watkins

Founder of RealitySmash

Before CK

Clear on the what and how of his company, but not the why.

Lack of a guiding star to unify decisions and direction.

Breakthrough & Transformation

Unearthed the deeper purpose (the true “why”), becoming the team’s North Star.

Aligned daily actions and long-term strategy around a unified vision.

Results

Stronger team alignment and renewed momentum.

A transformative sense of clarity, guiding scale and innovation.

The impact on our vision has been transformative.

SCATTERED BUILDERS WHO BECAME FOCUSED FINISHERS

These mid-career professionals and side-hustlers were smart but stuck—until they learned to pick one bet, ship weekly, and build with allies.

Program: Scattered Builder to Focused Finisher (Group)


Marcus

Before: People-pleaser jumping from relationship to relationship hoping to find validation. When he didn't get approval, he spiraled into destructive patterns.

After: Makes more money than he's ever made, surrounded by trusted allies with a clear purpose and daily disciplines driving results toward his lifelong vision. At a recent industry event, former colleagues asked how he maintained such energy and focus. He's in the best shape of his adult life.


David

Before: Doing all the surface-level work—meditation, exercise, personal development. Enthusiastic and coachable. But underneath, struggling with money management—constantly juggling expenses, hiding financial stress from those closest to him.

After: Has a clear 10-year vision and daily discipline driving results toward his creative dreams. Can discuss money and business without emotional reactivity.


Alex

Before: Just ended a long-term relationship. Successful as a senior technical professional but addicted to work. Grinding harder was his only strategy for advancement. Felt hollow doing everything. Emotionally flat, waiting to feel fulfillment once he hit the next career milestone. No real interests outside work, limited social connections, struggled with authentic expression.

After: Speaks up confidently in high-stakes situations. Advancing rapidly in his organization, earning respect from both his team and senior leadership. Champions important initiatives, drives meaningful projects, finds genuine satisfaction in his daily work. Has a clear long-term vision and maintains his disciplines while staying flexible about the path forward.


Ryan

Before: Incredible external advantages—major investor backing, deep industry expertise, connections with top-tier influencers. But sabotaging himself through toxic relationship patterns and poor judgment calls. Caught in cycles of self-blame, turned to substances for numbing, made big commitments but struggled with follow-through.

After: Clear-minded and physically strong. Building real momentum toward his entrepreneurial vision, has genuine self-confidence, maintains consistent spiritual practices. Preserved his crucial investor relationship and is reactivating his valuable industry network.


Sur En

Co-Founder of LigoLab

Before: Company lacked a clear articulation of its "why, how, and what." Felt the misalignment between individual values and organizational mission.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Through efficient, impactful exercises, uncovered the company's true purpose and core values. Aligned founders' personal motivations with the business vision, fostering a renewed sense of unity.

Results: Created a shared mission that energizes the entire team. Established a solid strategic foundation for growth.

"We wouldn't have reached this clarity without CK's transformative approach."

Dylan Watkins

Founder of RealitySmash

Before: Clear on the what and how of his company, but not the why. Lack of a guiding star to unify decisions and direction.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Unearthed the deeper purpose (the true "why"), becoming the team's North Star. Aligned daily actions and long-term strategy around a unified vision.

Results: Stronger team alignment and renewed momentum. A transformative sense of clarity, guiding scale and innovation.

"The impact on our vision has been transformative."

John Le

Founder of FB Marketing Agency

Before: Wanted to unlock full potential but felt a lifelong burden from being labeled "lazy." Struggled with underlying guilt inhibiting true self-expression.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Realized the "lazy" label was others' way of pushing him to stop—insight led to immediate release of a self-defeating identity. Embraced a joyful, loving approach to work and life.

Results: Left the program overflowing with clarity and concrete steps to lasting happiness. Freed from a psychological weight that had held him back for years.

"This experience was truly life-changing."

Manu E.

Founder of a Silicon Valley startup

Before: Wanted to uncover what was holding him back—believed he needed to fix his flaws. Approached the program feeling self-critical.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Discovered instead what he needed to double down on—strengths, values, and core capabilities. Emerged with a renewed vision of self that overcame limiting beliefs.

Results: Felt fundamentally changed, more self-assured, and guided by potential rather than doubt. Returned to his startup with fresh energy and innovative ideas.

"This weekend has definitely changed me. Truly incredible."

Alex Tsatkin

Founder of a 7-figure e-commerce business

Before: Felt life had lost its spark, drained by daily battles. Yearned for a return to childlike wonder but didn't know how.

Breakthrough & Transformation: Realized the struggle was self-created; learned to operate with awareness and synchronicity. Found a way to be fully awake and joyful in business and life.

Results: Rediscovered true self with clarity, ditching the constant grind. Business regained momentum as creativity and passion returned.

"It's like rediscovering the wonder of being a kid."


READY TO STEP INTO YOUR TRANSFORMATION?

If you recognize yourself in the Anxious Achievers: You need nervous system regulation and mental reframing.

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If you recognize yourself in the Scattered Builders: You need strategic capability and peer accountability.

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