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Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee
Hosted by Kyle McGee · EN
"Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee" is a top-tier podcast aimed at entrepreneurs, business leaders, and high performers. The show will focus on leadership, mindset, habits, discipline, and the secrets behind success. Through insightful interviews and practical takeaways, the podcast will empower listeners to build their personal and professional legacies.
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From Selling Turtles to Transforming Cities: Quint Studer on Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Creativity
5d ago00:59:51Tap to summarizeWhat does it really take to build a lasting legacy?In this episode of the Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee, our host sits down with entrepreneur, author, healthcare pioneer, and Pensacola visionary, Quint Studer, for a conversation packed with wisdom. Whether its on leadership, entrepreneurship, culture, faith, resilience, or community building, this conversation has it all.Quint shares:How he went from selling turtles as a kid to building a $55M companyThe mindset that helped transform Pensacola into one of America’s fastest-growing citiesWhy “attraction over promotion” changed the way he builds businessesLessons on leadership, vulnerability, and creating cultures that lastThe importance of mentorship, curiosity, and lifelong learningHow faith and recovery shaped his journey as an entrepreneurThis episode is full of practical insights and timeless principles for anyone who wants to build something meaningful — in business, leadership, or life.Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm
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Elevating Others: Mentorship, Masterminds, and Building A Meaningful Legacy with David Trent
2w ago00:50:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode, our host Kyle McGee sits down with David Trent, entrepreneur, wealth management founder, author of Elevate Others, and CEO roundtable coach, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it truly takes to build something meaningful. David shares the mindset shifts that carried him through Y2K, the 2008 financial crisis, and COVID while growing his firm to over a billion dollars in assets under management. They dig into the power of mentorship (both from books and living mentors), how to attract and keep great people, and why peer groups like CEO roundtables unlock breakthroughs that no amount of solo grinding can. David also gets personal, reflecting on the family influences that shaped his belief in lifting others up, what legacy really means at 62, and why he's operating like he's only halfway through. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this one is packed with wisdom you can put to work immediately.Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm
Transcribe →Building More Than Homes: Faith, Family & Craftsmanship with Klein Miller
2w ago00:57:02Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee, our host sits down with legendary Pensacola custom home builder Klein Miller for an unforgettable conversation about entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, faith, mentorship, and building a lasting legacy.Klein shares his incredible journey from selling concrete in Louisiana to becoming one of the Gulf Coast’s most respected luxury home builders. Along the way, he opens up about the risks he took, the painful projects that taught him hard lessons, the importance of surrounding yourself with great people, and why reputation is everything in business.This episode is packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs, builders, leaders, and anyone striving to build something meaningful.Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm
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Fishing for Marlins: Scaling Capital the Smart Way with Brad Blazer
Feb 2000:52:28Tap to summarizeHow do you raise over $2 billion in capital—and then turn around and teach entrepreneurs around the world to do the same? In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, Kyle McGee sits down with Brad Blazer, former oil company CEO turned globally recognized capital raising expert who has raised more than $2 billion throughout his career Brad shares his journey from walking away from architecture school to launching his own oil company at 23, navigating an industry collapse, and ultimately discovering that his true gift was raising capital and helping others unlock opportunity.This conversation dives deep into what actually moves the needle in capital raising—why trust is everything, why pitching too early kills deals, and how building relationships with the right intermediaries can completely change your growth trajectory. Brad breaks down the mindset shifts required to scale check sizes, attract high-net-worth investors, and build lasting partnerships that multiply your impact.If you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or leader with big goals and an even bigger vision for legacy, this episode will challenge you to think bigger, move smarter, and build with purpose.Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm
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Building a Franchise Empire: Profit, People, and Progress Over Perfection with Brian Beers
Feb 1300:52:07Tap to summarizeFrom two struggling auto repair shops to a 35-location, $50M franchise portfolio — Brian Beers has lived the real path of scaling through franchising.In this episode of Legacy Builders, Brian shares the hard-earned lessons behind growth without burnout, including the leadership hires that transformed his business, why progress beats perfection, and how focusing on one core business creates lasting wealth.We also dive into building teams, avoiding costly distractions, the power of content and community, and what legacy truly means beyond money.🎧 If you’re an entrepreneur looking to scale smarter, lead better, and build something that lasts — this conversation is a must-listen.Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm
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Doing Well By Doing Good: A Conversation with Evan Holladay About Affordable Housing
Jan 2300:52:30Tap to summarizeHost Kyle McGee sits down with guest Evan Holladay, Founder & CEO of Holiday Ventures, to unpack the inflection points that shaped Evan’s path into workforce, affordable, and mixed-income real estate development.They explore Evan’s unconventional career journey, the power of coaching and accountability, and how Holiday Ventures is redefining affordable housing through thoughtful design, nonprofit partnerships, and complex capital stacks that allow investors to do well while doing good. The conversation also dives into mentorship, abundance mindset, faith, and what it truly means to build a legacy that outlives you.If you care about impact-driven entrepreneurship, real estate as a force for good, or building something that matters long after you’re gone—this one’s for you.Connect with Evan: https://holladayventures.com/https://www.affordabledevelopmentmastery.com/Coaching with Trevor McGregor https://trevormcgregor.com/Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm
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Built to Lead: Lessons From the First Fifty Episodes
Jan 1200:50:15Tap to summarizeIn this milestone 50th episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee, our host steps out from behind the guest chair and into a solo, monologue-style conversation—sharing the lessons, failures, convictions, and faith that have shaped both the podcast and his life.From losing his father and mother-in-law far too early, to confronting alcohol abuse, imposter syndrome, and the lie of “someday,” Kyle reflects on what it truly means to lead—not from position or ego, but from service, obedience, and daily discipline.He unpacks:Why action matters more than certaintyHow faith reframes leadershipThe habits and traits shared by high performersCore values that anchor life, family, and businessWhy legacy isn’t built in moments—but in daily decisionsThis episode is for builders who want to become better leaders—and leaders who want to become better humans.No shortcuts. No hype. Just truth, humility, and the call to lead from where you are.🎯 Keep building your legacy.Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm
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Leveling Up with JR Lay: A Conversation about Truth, Identity, Business, and Discipline
Jan 200:59:28Tap to summarizeWhat if the moments you’re most ashamed of are actually the doorway to your greatest impact?In this deeply vulnerable conversation, JR Lay shares the raw story behind his entrepreneurial journey — from early hustles and building companies to facing addiction, identity collapse, and the moment that almost cost him his family. Together, JR and Kyle unpack what it truly means to level up: confronting the truth, mastering your mind, redefining success, and choosing discipline, faith, and presence over performance and ego.This episode is about more than business. It’s about identity, legacy, and the courage to walk through the “thick woods” when life demands transformation. If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or human wrestling with purpose, pain, or calling — this conversation may be the one you didn’t know you needed.Want to connect with JR?Phone: 832-549-5792Website: www.levelupbusiness.comStay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm
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Building a Life of Faith, Family & Goals: What It Means to Be 'Fully Invested' with Chad Willardson
Dec 900:30:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee, our host sits down with entrepreneur, author, and wealth advisor Chad Willardson to explore what it truly means to live a fully invested life — not just in business, but in faith, family, fitness, and purpose.Chad opens up about his personal operating system, the vulnerability of writing his most authentic book yet, and why the traditional concept of “work–life balance” is a lie holding leaders back. He shares how intentional decisions, non-negotiable habits, and a values-driven mindset have helped him build a thriving company while staying anchored at home.Connect with Chad: linkedin.com/in/chadwillardsonBuy Chad's Newest Book: https://fullyinvested.com/Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm
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Built on Values: A Conversation with Chad Henderson
Nov 2600:55:27Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode of The Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee, host Kyle McGee sits down with Chad Henderson—Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner of Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate, and co-founder of Andrews Medicine alongside world-renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews.Chad shares the full arc of his story—from selling ice cream to tourists as a teenager, to navigating great financial crisis early in his career, to ultimately building a multi-billion-dollar national healthcare real estate platform operating in 20+ states with over $2.5B in assets.You don't want to miss this episode! Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm
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