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[00:00]
A
What's up, everybody? This is Russell Brunson. Welcome back to the Marketing Secret show. This episode is the exciting conclusion of our four part series of my interview with Monica Tanner from On the Brighter side podcast and then my beautiful wife's interview as well. And so I hope you have been enjoying it. I know I got tons of feedback on Instagram and Facebook. People loved Colette's interview. So if you love this one too, again, take a snapshot on your phone, go post it on Instagram or Facebook and let me know. Tag me in it and I will make sure Colette reads your comments, what you thought about her episode. And so that's all I got. With that said, I will cue up the theme song. When we come back, you'll hear the exciting conclusion to this four part episode where you hear the rest of Klutt's interview with Monica Tanner from On the Brighter side podcast. So the big question is this. How are entrepreneurs like us who didn't cheat and take on venture capital, who are spending money from our own pockets? How do we market in a way that lets us get our products and our services and the things that we believe in out to the world and yet still remain profitable? That is the question and this podcast will give you the answers. My name is Russell Brunson and welcome to Marketing Secrets.
[01:17]
B
So a lot of your life gets documented on social media. I mean, I know everything that you're doing all the time. Not just because we're friends, but because I follow Russell and I see what you guys are up to. What is it like to live in the public eye so much? Like, are you ever just, like, over it? Like, get that camera out of my face or I mean, how do. What is that like for you when he's documenting so much of your personal life?
[01:39]
C
Sometimes I forget, like, he just pulls it out and he's instastory everything until we go somewhere and he gets spotted or we are at an event and people are like, I just love Nora. And I'm like, ooh, okay, that. And then the realization hits, like, there's a lot of people that are watching what we are doing. And sometimes I kind of freak out when the, you know, the camera comes on and I'm like, whoa, I'm out. Until I realized he looked like a single dad. And then I'm like, you know what? I need to be in some of those stories. I'm like, I am very involved. Make sure I look that way.
[02:13]
B
Yes, well, it's true. My family, you know, I mean, way lower scale But, I mean, I document a lot of my family's life on social media, too. And sometimes they're like, mom, do not post that. Are you ever just like, russell, do not post that.
[02:29]
C
Sometimes, like, ooh, did you catch that? Who's gonna see this?
[02:33]
B
Oh, my go. I love it. Well, one of the things that just warmed my heart. Russell is a really good dad. He's a really good dad. He's a family man. I mean, he is who he says he is, which I absolutely love. And not many people can really say that, but he is just super genuine. And when I asked him about that, like, how he stays so grounded and so kind of true to who he is, he gave you all the credit about. He said that he gets so passionate about things, and he could spend months at the office and forget about everything and everyone else in his whole life, but he said that you don't really care about all of that stuff, and you just kind of love him for him, and you've created this home that he loves to be and this family where he loves to be a part of, and he considers that his greatest accomplishment. So what do you think about that?
[03:22]
C
I love it. I feel like I'm in a really unique position where he cares so much. And I feel like sometimes I talk to other wives, moms, you know, friends that don't have a. You know, I mean, it's just different. And so I feel super blessed that he is very visual with his family. It's exactly what he wants. And every time I do take the kids on a little road trip so he can finish a project or we go do something, his comment is always like, oh, this house is too quiet without you. Bring back the family. It's too quiet. But he is such an energy, a ball of energy that keeps up. And I'm not kidding you. I mean, there's constant wrestling at the house. There's constant jumping and playing outside, but he is very aware of the time spent at home. And I am so blessed because I feel like that's not the case for a lot of. A lot of women. And I just love how involved he is and how. I don't know, he is very. And I love being the one to keep him grounded. I feel like I'm jumping all over the place, but I do. Sometimes I'm like, yeah, keep it real. Can you please take out the garbage? People are like, you know, I don't know.
[04:30]
B
He's just.
[04:31]
C
But, yeah, he just is a normal guy. And that's always makes me giggle when you Run into people and they're like, oh, my goodness, it's Russell Brunson.
[04:37]
B
I'm like, uh huh. Yep.
[04:39]
C
He's an amazing, grounded man that I don't know.
[04:42]
B
It's funny for me too, because I've gotten to know you guys and I think I got to know you long before I knew even what a click funnel was. But I've always known him as this kind of shy, quiet, stand in the background, hold the baby kind of guy, you know, and then when you see him on stage and when you. I watch his incessant videos and you could see I'm reading all of his books, it's like, wow, because he accomplishes all of this. But I mean, when I think of Russell, I think of him standing in your doorway holding Nora or, you know, participating in whatever your family's doing. I mean, he's always around and I just think that's so admirable. And I think he's right. I think you do have so much to do with that because you don't care about the flashy cars and the big houses and all the toys and like, you know, you just love him and your family.
[05:29]
C
Sometimes I'm like, can we please just get a normal vehicle?
[05:33]
B
I just want a normal vehicle. Fat jeep.
[05:36]
C
Brenda's not gonna die because of all the bells and whistles anyway. I give him a hard time, but he really is a hands on type of dad and it makes me happy. And the funny part is when we do go, well, let me say this. When he's so busy at work and all he wants to do is come home and spend a vacation at home, I'm ready to go on the real trip, you know, where we've created this beautiful home to be able to enjoy. So I have to keep that in mind. Like, okay, let's give him a couple days at the house and then let's go.
[06:06]
B
And then let's go somewhere fun. Yes. So what has been the biggest blessing for you being married to him? I mean, you know, an entrepreneur, somebody with that goes a million miles a minute and is always constantly thinking of these bigger, better, awesome things. Like, what has been the biggest blessing for you?
[06:25]
C
I think the biggest blessing is being able to do so many amazing things. I've been able to. I mean, of course I want to say my children. My children. I'm super blessed because my dream is always just to be. Not just, but to be a mom and a stay at home mom and be able to do things with my kids. And I think the other blessings Are like, I've been able to go to a lot of events such as Tony Robbins or just different relationship things to better myself and grow, because sometimes that's really an expensive thing to do. I just feel super blessed to be able to have these tools in my life. And I say all of the time, because the people like Russell's inner circle people or the people that come to the events are amazing. And so I feel so blessed to have a part of all of these amazing people's lives. And then I think the other thing, too is my. I feel so blessed. I just could probably pour out a thousand things, but we've been able to do a couple of charities, different charities. And it is funny because when the number sometimes Russell will come home and be like, oh, my gosh, this is how much we made today. I'm like, great. Who can we help today? Can we put this money towards so and so? Or I'm already giving. I'm giving it away. And so I just feel so blessed to be able to help freely, I guess, because it does give you a little bit of a comfort.
[07:38]
B
Yeah. No, I mean, I think that's amazing. And you guys do give back so much. And I always tell people, too, when people find out, like, I know Russell personally, you know, they're. They're always like, oh, I can't even imagine what it'd be like to sit down and talk to Russell or have him help you with this. And I'm like, you know what the thing about Russell is he probably wouldn't charge anybody anything for anything. Like, he'd probably. He loves. He gets so passionate. He loves this stuff, and I think he genuinely loves helping people. But he does ascribe to this kind of rule that you pay attention when you pay. And I think that's true. But also the money that he is able to make, he has so much power to do good with it. He give. You guys do give stuff so generously to so many organizations that help so many people. So not only are you helping people to create their dreams by charging them so that they take seriously what they're learning, but then you guys take that money and you do just these crazy, amazing, beneficial things with it. And so I just think that that's so beautiful. And you are extremely down to earth. I mean, it's so funny because if you just stripped everything away and you were to just meet the Brunsons, it's like any other family that lives in, like, any other town. Normal. Just totally normal people. But you do do a lot of wonderful things in the world. So I do love that. So I ask all my guests on the show the same question. If you had the undivided attention of all, I think that you would probably speak the entrepreneurial wives, the wives behind the scenes. What is the greatest piece of advice you could give them about maneuvering through all the ups and downs and just kind of navigating everything that comes with being married to entrepreneur?
[09:19]
C
Oh, gosh, that's such a good question. I was really pondering this question this morning because I'm like, okay, how did I get through all of my ups and downs? Because there is a lot of them. First of all, prayer and a lot of prayer. And then, you know what? I have an amazing village of friends and advice given through life coaches. I mean, I listen to a lot of podcasts, but I just feel like to navigate the ups and downs, I don't know. I just have an amazing village of girlfriends. And I don't speak negatively of my hus. But when you haven't, when you are having it down, just help encourage positive things. I really do. I just love being able to talk to a certain group of friends every day and about our day. And we call it metal reporting. Right. When you metal report your day to others. But I don't know, I just feel like to navigate, get through it, just have good friends.
[10:11]
B
What good support system.
[10:12]
C
Yeah. And I'm not gonna lie. There's sometimes a lot of tears and there's sometimes a lot of frustration. But then to learn how to communicate that well and which is not my strong suit. And so I would definitely say have your village of people that you talk positively about your problems. It really does make me think pretty darn hard because I have a lot of women come up to me and ask, how in the world do you keep or allow. Is that the right word? Your husband or your spouse to keep going with this journey and because it is hard and there are a lot of ups and downs. And it really does make me think every single day, how in the world have I done it? And I really do. Like, I. I talked earlier a lot about my blessings and things like that, but I really have been blessed with a good group of women that help navigate certain thoughts and find a good support system. Find a good support system. Find a good support system and just get through it. Journal, Journal it. Because it's really fun to go back and look and see and how you did do it. And sometimes it's kind of amazing how you figure it out.
[11:18]
B
And that's A good point, too, is just to realize that you're not alone, that there's people experiencing similar things. And actually, this le leads into my next question, because you've learned so much through this journey, through the opportunity to go through these ups and downs and to learn all of these things and to not be sure sometimes. And now you have the opportunity here. Time is freeing up a little bit now as your kids are growing up, to start a new project that is, I know, is really exciting for you. I am so excited. You guys were, like, my biggest supporter as I was starting my podcast, both of you. Russell's always giving me good, constructive criticism. And he told me, actually recently that you came to him and said, have you heard Monica's recent podcast? They're getting so good. And that meant the whole wide world to me. I'm like, oh. I'm like, that just means so much to me that you would notice, that you would point that out, that you would say that. And so, anyways, I am so excited to support you in this project that you are now doing, taking all of this knowledge and all of your experience and putting it out there. So tell us about this new project you're working on.
[12:23]
C
Okay, so not too long ago, we had the Unlock the Secrets event in Colorado, happened in August, And a good girlfriend of mine, she actually helps decorate and design our home with all these projects that we like to do. And she came to me and she said, I have this vision to start a podcast in bringing greater connection for women. And would you like to be a part of it? And usually I get really nervous because, you know, you've asked me if a couple times to be part of some of the things. I'm like, not the right time. I'm not ready. Kids are too small. Like, all the excuses. So this new project that we're working on, it is a podcast, and it is sharing her journey, and it is basically putting stories into words that will show the people who have shared a certain struggle that they are seen and that they are heard. Which is exciting because, like, navigating, when you just were asking the question, too, about the greatest piece of advice, I feel like women come up to me all of the time, and they ask me, how in the world do you do this? And then it really makes me think. I don't know. Like, it really makes me think. So I'm really excited for this podcast that will be coming out, and it is sharing her journey, and it's just basically letting women tell their stories and so that people can feel Validated in their own stories to generate more openness. As we share stories, we can relate to others and people can relate to us as well. And we're just real people. So kind of the same thing that you're doing. Just an audience more for housewives, moms, sisters, women that struggle with bringing, I don't know, just being togetherness.
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B
Yeah. Supporting each other.
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C
Supporting each other. So just real stories. So I'm hoping to help people on that Will talk.
[14:00]
B
I hear you stories. And really the thing is, is when you're in the thick of raising kids and doing family life, it can get really, really lonely. And I think throughout my life, I've been really lucky to also to have a very strong support system. But it's just so good to know that there's other people doing what you're doing and even if their experience is a little bit different, that there's always something we can learn from each other and we can always, like, reach out with a hand of understanding. And I love what you guys are doing. So you're doing it with two other women who are also. Aw. Do you want to talk about them for a second?
[14:32]
C
Sure. Nicole Goggins and Kirsten Brockner. Kirsten is who approached us both to see if we would like to do this. To do this project with her. And she basically came to us with this quote that was the inspiration. But it's a quote about women who were all down. They're in a village, and they're doing laundry together until one by one, they each get a washing machine. So slowly they, like, anyways, slowly of depression came about because they weren't talking with each other as frequently. And so anyways, they found that it was the absence in the community that kind of, you know, you just need the community to build relations. I don't know. So anyways, yeah, I just. So Kirsten came to us with that, and I said, heck, yes. I'm super excited, but nervous to share and get all the critiques and all the things that come with sharing and I don't know. And then Nicole has been a dear friend of mine for a very long time, and I'm excited to do this with them.
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B
Yeah. Well, you guys are awesome. I am so excited to follow along. Where can the listeners find this podcast and follow along in what you guys are doing?
[15:36]
C
Okay, so we haven't quite launched yet. We're getting super close, but you can find us at sharingherjourney on Instagram and also on Facebook. And I believe we will be having a launch party, hopefully in the next couple of weeks. Keeping our fingers crossed. But yeah, if you're interested, check us out on Instagram sharing her journey. And stay tuned for the launch party. We're excited.
[15:59]
B
Awesome. Well, thank you so much for coming. This has been so fun to just chat with my friends.
[16:03]
C
Thanks, Monica.
[16:07]
A
Hey, this is Russell again, and really quick. I want to thank you so much for listening to the Marketing Secrets podcast. I hope you enjoyed this episode. And if you did, can you imagine what it would be like to experience this for 4 days with 5000 other insane funnel hackers, People who are just like you, who think like you, who believe like you, who have vision like you? If you would like to do that, then you need to be at this year's Funnel Hacking Live. It's coming up very, very soon. If you don't have your tickets yet, you can go to funnel funnelhackinglive.com and it gives you the ability to leave your home, leave where you're trying to create and dream, and come to a place with a whole bunch of people who think like you, who believe like you, who see visions like you of what they can create and what they can become. Funnel Hacking Live is not just a marketing event. It's not just a personal development event. It's both of those things wrapped into one. And it is an experience that will change your life forever. So make sure you get your tickets. If you don't have them yet, go to funnelhackinglive.com you get your tickets. We have sold out five years in a row. We will sell it this year as well. And after you get tickets, you will be there with 5,000 other insane, crazy, fun funnel hackers talking how to grow their business, sharing all the best marketing secrets. Things are working today. You gotta go get your Tickets now@funnelhackinglab.com Thanks so much and I'll see you in Nashville.

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The Russell Brunson Show

Episode: On The Brighter Side With Collette (Part 4 of 4)
Date: December 4, 2019
Host: Russell Brunson
Guest: Collette Brunson
Original Interviewer: Monica Tanner, from "On the Brighter Side" Podcast

Episode Overview

This episode concludes a four-part series featuring Collette Brunson, as interviewed by Monica Tanner. Offering a candid look behind the scenes of the Brunson family, Collette opens up about life as the wife of a high-profile entrepreneur, the blessings and challenges of living so publicly, their shared values around family and giving back, and her journey stepping into her own podcasting project. Throughout, the conversation is warm, down-to-earth, and filled with relatable advice for others navigating family life, entrepreneurship, and personal fulfillment.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Life in the Public Eye

Constant Documentation:
Collette discusses her adjustment to having much of her life shared online due to Russell’s social media and business activities.
- She sometimes forgets how many people are watching until confronted by fans in public.
  
  “He just pulls [the camera] out and he's instastory everything until we go somewhere and he gets spotted or we are at an event and people are like, I just love Nora. And I'm like, ooh, okay, that… then the realization hits, like, there's a lot of people that are watching what we are doing.” (01:39)
- There’s an awareness of needing to appear present, so it doesn’t look like Russell’s a “single dad.”
  
  “I need to be in some of those stories. I'm like, I am very involved. Make sure I look that way.” (01:58)
Boundaries with Social Sharing:
Both Monica and Collette relate to the occasional reluctance about sharing private moments online.

“Are you ever just like, Russell, do not post that?” – Monica (02:13)
“Sometimes, like, ooh, did you catch that? Who's gonna see this?” – Collette (02:29)

Russell Brunson: The Family Man

Staying Grounded:
Monica shares how Russell credits Collette for keeping him balanced and focused on family, despite his business passions.

“He gets so passionate about things, and he could spend months at the office... but he said that you don’t really care about all of that stuff, and you just kind of love him for him, and you’ve created this home that he loves to be and this family where he loves to be a part of, and he considers that his greatest accomplishment.” – Monica (02:32)
Collette’s Perspective:
Collette feels “super blessed” that Russell is so involved with the family, highlighting his energy and commitment to being present at home despite a chaotic schedule.

“He is such an energy, a ball of energy that keeps up. And I'm not kidding you. I mean, there's constant wrestling at the house. There's constant jumping and playing outside, but he is very aware of the time spent at home.” (03:22)

She enjoys being the one to keep him grounded, “keep it real,” and reminds listeners that despite the fame, Russell is just a normal husband and dad.

“Yeah, keep it real. Can you please take out the garbage?” (04:19)

Balancing Work and Family Life

Creating a Home They Love:
Collette notes the importance of building a home life that her husband wants to return to.

“We've created this beautiful home to be able to enjoy. So I have to keep that in mind. Like, okay, let's give him a couple days at the house and then let's go.” (05:46)
Blessings of Entrepreneurship:
Collette cites her top blessings: being a mom, experiencing personal growth (seminars, events), and engaging in meaningful charity work.

“My dream is always just to be... a mom and stay at home mom and be able to do things with my kids... I've been able to go to a lot of events such as Tony Robbins... to better myself.” (06:24) “I just feel so blessed to be able to help freely... it does give you a little bit of a comfort.” (07:14)
Giving Back:
Both Monica and Collette celebrate the Brunsons’ commitment to using success for good causes.

“The money that he is able to make, he has so much power to do good with it... you guys do give stuff so generously to so many organizations.” – Monica (07:51)

Advice for Entrepreneurial Spouses

Support Systems:
Collette emphasizes the necessity of supportive friendships (“a village”) and positive communication.

“Prayer and a lot of prayer. And then, you know what? I have an amazing village of friends and advice given through life coaches... I just love being able to talk to a certain group of friends every day and about our day. And we call it metal reporting...” (09:18) “Find a good support system. Find a good support system. Find a good support system and just get through it. Journal, Journal it.” (10:48)
Normalize Struggles:
She notes that ups and downs are part of life, and journaling can offer helpful perspective.

“There's sometimes a lot of tears and there's sometimes a lot of frustration. But then to learn how to communicate that well… Journal it. Because it's really fun to go back and look and see and how you did do it.” (10:12/10:48)

Stepping into Her Own Project: Sharing Her Journey Podcast

Why a Podcast? Collette describes being approached by friend Kirsten Brockner, inspired by a quote about the loss of women’s community when modern conveniences isolated them.

“She came to me and she said, ‘I have this vision to start a podcast in bringing greater connection for women. Would you like to be a part of it?’” (12:22)
Podcast Mission:
The podcast aims to share women’s stories, especially those navigating similar challenges, for validation, openness, and connection.

“It is sharing her journey, and it's just basically letting women tell their stories and so that people can feel validated in their own stories to generate more openness.” (12:53)
- Collette teams up with Nicole Goggins and Kirsten Brockner for this project.
Building Community:
Inspired by the idea that isolation can lead to loneliness and even depression, they hope to recreate a “village” feel online.

“They found that it was the absence in the community that kind of, you know, you just need the community to build relations.” (14:13)
Where to Follow:

“You can find us at sharingherjourney on Instagram and also on Facebook... and stay tuned for the launch party.” (15:36)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Visibility:

“Until I realized he looked like a single dad. And then I'm like, you know what? I need to be in some of those stories. I'm like, I am very involved. Make sure I look that way.” – Collette (01:58)
On Support:

“I just feel like to navigate the ups and downs... just have good friends.” – Collette (09:40)
On Normality:

“If you just stripped everything away... it’s like any other family that lives in like any other town. Normal. Just totally normal people. But you do do a lot of wonderful things in the world.” – Monica (08:53)
On Generosity:

“Who can we help today? Can we put this money towards so and so? Or I’m already giving. I'm giving it away. And so I just feel so blessed to be able to help freely.” – Collette (07:14)
On the Need for Community:

“It was the absence in the community that kind of, you know, you just need the community to build relations.” – Collette (14:13)

Important Timestamps

01:16 – 02:32: Life in the public eye, and the challenges of social sharing.
02:32 – 05:29: Russell as a father and husband; Collette’s experience balancing family and visibility.
06:06 – 07:38: Biggest blessings of their lifestyle—kids, growth, giving back.
09:18 – 11:17: Advice to entrepreneurial spouses—support systems, community, and coping strategies.
12:22 – 15:58: Announcement and mission of “Sharing Her Journey” podcast, team formation, and launch information.

Final Thoughts & Episode Tone

This episode is a heartfelt conclusion to Collette’s story, characterized by candor, humor, and warmth. Both Monica and Collette model vulnerability as they talk about the joys and struggles of blending family life with entrepreneurial dreams. Listeners are left with a sense of the beautiful normalcy behind public personas, actionable advice for their own lives, and an invitation to join a new community of women sharing their stories.

Learn more or follow Collette’s new project:
Instagram/Facebook: @sharingherjourney
Stay tuned for launch updates and the upcoming podcast!

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[00:00]
A
What's up, everybody? This is Russell Brunson. Welcome back to the Marketing Secret show. This episode is the exciting conclusion of our four part series of my interview with Monica Tanner from On the Brighter side podcast and then my beautiful wife's interview as well. And so I hope you have been enjoying it. I know I got tons of feedback on Instagram and Facebook. People loved Colette's interview. So if you love this one too, again, take a snapshot on your phone, go post it on Instagram or Facebook and let me know. Tag me in it and I will make sure Colette reads your comments, what you thought about her episode. And so that's all I got. With that said, I will cue up the theme song. When we come back, you'll hear the exciting conclusion to this four part episode where you hear the rest of Klutt's interview with Monica Tanner from On the Brighter side podcast. So the big question is this. How are entrepreneurs like us who didn't cheat and take on venture capital, who are spending money from our own pockets? How do we market in a way that lets us get our products and our services and the things that we believe in out to the world and yet still remain profitable? That is the question and this podcast will give you the answers. My name is Russell Brunson and welcome to Marketing Secrets.
[01:17]
B
So a lot of your life gets documented on social media. I mean, I know everything that you're doing all the time. Not just because we're friends, but because I follow Russell and I see what you guys are up to. What is it like to live in the public eye so much? Like, are you ever just, like, over it? Like, get that camera out of my face or I mean, how do. What is that like for you when he's documenting so much of your personal life?
[01:39]
C
Sometimes I forget, like, he just pulls it out and he's instastory everything until we go somewhere and he gets spotted or we are at an event and people are like, I just love Nora. And I'm like, ooh, okay, that. And then the realization hits, like, there's a lot of people that are watching what we are doing. And sometimes I kind of freak out when the, you know, the camera comes on and I'm like, whoa, I'm out. Until I realized he looked like a single dad. And then I'm like, you know what? I need to be in some of those stories. I'm like, I am very involved. Make sure I look that way.
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B
Yes, well, it's true. My family, you know, I mean, way lower scale But, I mean, I document a lot of my family's life on social media, too. And sometimes they're like, mom, do not post that. Are you ever just like, russell, do not post that.
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C
Sometimes, like, ooh, did you catch that? Who's gonna see this?
[02:33]
B
Oh, my go. I love it. Well, one of the things that just warmed my heart. Russell is a really good dad. He's a really good dad. He's a family man. I mean, he is who he says he is, which I absolutely love. And not many people can really say that, but he is just super genuine. And when I asked him about that, like, how he stays so grounded and so kind of true to who he is, he gave you all the credit about. He said that he gets so passionate about things, and he could spend months at the office and forget about everything and everyone else in his whole life, but he said that you don't really care about all of that stuff, and you just kind of love him for him, and you've created this home that he loves to be and this family where he loves to be a part of, and he considers that his greatest accomplishment. So what do you think about that?
[03:22]
C
I love it. I feel like I'm in a really unique position where he cares so much. And I feel like sometimes I talk to other wives, moms, you know, friends that don't have a. You know, I mean, it's just different. And so I feel super blessed that he is very visual with his family. It's exactly what he wants. And every time I do take the kids on a little road trip so he can finish a project or we go do something, his comment is always like, oh, this house is too quiet without you. Bring back the family. It's too quiet. But he is such an energy, a ball of energy that keeps up. And I'm not kidding you. I mean, there's constant wrestling at the house. There's constant jumping and playing outside, but he is very aware of the time spent at home. And I am so blessed because I feel like that's not the case for a lot of. A lot of women. And I just love how involved he is and how. I don't know, he is very. And I love being the one to keep him grounded. I feel like I'm jumping all over the place, but I do. Sometimes I'm like, yeah, keep it real. Can you please take out the garbage? People are like, you know, I don't know.
[04:30]
B
He's just.
[04:31]
C
But, yeah, he just is a normal guy. And that's always makes me giggle when you Run into people and they're like, oh, my goodness, it's Russell Brunson.
[04:37]
B
I'm like, uh huh. Yep.
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C
He's an amazing, grounded man that I don't know.
[04:42]
B
It's funny for me too, because I've gotten to know you guys and I think I got to know you long before I knew even what a click funnel was. But I've always known him as this kind of shy, quiet, stand in the background, hold the baby kind of guy, you know, and then when you see him on stage and when you. I watch his incessant videos and you could see I'm reading all of his books, it's like, wow, because he accomplishes all of this. But I mean, when I think of Russell, I think of him standing in your doorway holding Nora or, you know, participating in whatever your family's doing. I mean, he's always around and I just think that's so admirable. And I think he's right. I think you do have so much to do with that because you don't care about the flashy cars and the big houses and all the toys and like, you know, you just love him and your family.
[05:29]
C
Sometimes I'm like, can we please just get a normal vehicle?
[05:33]
B
I just want a normal vehicle. Fat jeep.
[05:36]
C
Brenda's not gonna die because of all the bells and whistles anyway. I give him a hard time, but he really is a hands on type of dad and it makes me happy. And the funny part is when we do go, well, let me say this. When he's so busy at work and all he wants to do is come home and spend a vacation at home, I'm ready to go on the real trip, you know, where we've created this beautiful home to be able to enjoy. So I have to keep that in mind. Like, okay, let's give him a couple days at the house and then let's go.
[06:06]
B
And then let's go somewhere fun. Yes. So what has been the biggest blessing for you being married to him? I mean, you know, an entrepreneur, somebody with that goes a million miles a minute and is always constantly thinking of these bigger, better, awesome things. Like, what has been the biggest blessing for you?
[06:25]
C
I think the biggest blessing is being able to do so many amazing things. I've been able to. I mean, of course I want to say my children. My children. I'm super blessed because my dream is always just to be. Not just, but to be a mom and a stay at home mom and be able to do things with my kids. And I think the other blessings Are like, I've been able to go to a lot of events such as Tony Robbins or just different relationship things to better myself and grow, because sometimes that's really an expensive thing to do. I just feel super blessed to be able to have these tools in my life. And I say all of the time, because the people like Russell's inner circle people or the people that come to the events are amazing. And so I feel so blessed to have a part of all of these amazing people's lives. And then I think the other thing, too is my. I feel so blessed. I just could probably pour out a thousand things, but we've been able to do a couple of charities, different charities. And it is funny because when the number sometimes Russell will come home and be like, oh, my gosh, this is how much we made today. I'm like, great. Who can we help today? Can we put this money towards so and so? Or I'm already giving. I'm giving it away. And so I just feel so blessed to be able to help freely, I guess, because it does give you a little bit of a comfort.
[07:38]
B
Yeah. No, I mean, I think that's amazing. And you guys do give back so much. And I always tell people, too, when people find out, like, I know Russell personally, you know, they're. They're always like, oh, I can't even imagine what it'd be like to sit down and talk to Russell or have him help you with this. And I'm like, you know what the thing about Russell is he probably wouldn't charge anybody anything for anything. Like, he'd probably. He loves. He gets so passionate. He loves this stuff, and I think he genuinely loves helping people. But he does ascribe to this kind of rule that you pay attention when you pay. And I think that's true. But also the money that he is able to make, he has so much power to do good with it. He give. You guys do give stuff so generously to so many organizations that help so many people. So not only are you helping people to create their dreams by charging them so that they take seriously what they're learning, but then you guys take that money and you do just these crazy, amazing, beneficial things with it. And so I just think that that's so beautiful. And you are extremely down to earth. I mean, it's so funny because if you just stripped everything away and you were to just meet the Brunsons, it's like any other family that lives in, like, any other town. Normal. Just totally normal people. But you do do a lot of wonderful things in the world. So I do love that. So I ask all my guests on the show the same question. If you had the undivided attention of all, I think that you would probably speak the entrepreneurial wives, the wives behind the scenes. What is the greatest piece of advice you could give them about maneuvering through all the ups and downs and just kind of navigating everything that comes with being married to entrepreneur?
[09:19]
C
Oh, gosh, that's such a good question. I was really pondering this question this morning because I'm like, okay, how did I get through all of my ups and downs? Because there is a lot of them. First of all, prayer and a lot of prayer. And then, you know what? I have an amazing village of friends and advice given through life coaches. I mean, I listen to a lot of podcasts, but I just feel like to navigate the ups and downs, I don't know. I just have an amazing village of girlfriends. And I don't speak negatively of my hus. But when you haven't, when you are having it down, just help encourage positive things. I really do. I just love being able to talk to a certain group of friends every day and about our day. And we call it metal reporting. Right. When you metal report your day to others. But I don't know, I just feel like to navigate, get through it, just have good friends.
[10:11]
B
What good support system.
[10:12]
C
Yeah. And I'm not gonna lie. There's sometimes a lot of tears and there's sometimes a lot of frustration. But then to learn how to communicate that well and which is not my strong suit. And so I would definitely say have your village of people that you talk positively about your problems. It really does make me think pretty darn hard because I have a lot of women come up to me and ask, how in the world do you keep or allow. Is that the right word? Your husband or your spouse to keep going with this journey and because it is hard and there are a lot of ups and downs. And it really does make me think every single day, how in the world have I done it? And I really do. Like, I. I talked earlier a lot about my blessings and things like that, but I really have been blessed with a good group of women that help navigate certain thoughts and find a good support system. Find a good support system. Find a good support system and just get through it. Journal, Journal it. Because it's really fun to go back and look and see and how you did do it. And sometimes it's kind of amazing how you figure it out.
[11:18]
B
And that's A good point, too, is just to realize that you're not alone, that there's people experiencing similar things. And actually, this le leads into my next question, because you've learned so much through this journey, through the opportunity to go through these ups and downs and to learn all of these things and to not be sure sometimes. And now you have the opportunity here. Time is freeing up a little bit now as your kids are growing up, to start a new project that is, I know, is really exciting for you. I am so excited. You guys were, like, my biggest supporter as I was starting my podcast, both of you. Russell's always giving me good, constructive criticism. And he told me, actually recently that you came to him and said, have you heard Monica's recent podcast? They're getting so good. And that meant the whole wide world to me. I'm like, oh. I'm like, that just means so much to me that you would notice, that you would point that out, that you would say that. And so, anyways, I am so excited to support you in this project that you are now doing, taking all of this knowledge and all of your experience and putting it out there. So tell us about this new project you're working on.
[12:23]
C
Okay, so not too long ago, we had the Unlock the Secrets event in Colorado, happened in August, And a good girlfriend of mine, she actually helps decorate and design our home with all these projects that we like to do. And she came to me and she said, I have this vision to start a podcast in bringing greater connection for women. And would you like to be a part of it? And usually I get really nervous because, you know, you've asked me if a couple times to be part of some of the things. I'm like, not the right time. I'm not ready. Kids are too small. Like, all the excuses. So this new project that we're working on, it is a podcast, and it is sharing her journey, and it is basically putting stories into words that will show the people who have shared a certain struggle that they are seen and that they are heard. Which is exciting because, like, navigating, when you just were asking the question, too, about the greatest piece of advice, I feel like women come up to me all of the time, and they ask me, how in the world do you do this? And then it really makes me think. I don't know. Like, it really makes me think. So I'm really excited for this podcast that will be coming out, and it is sharing her journey, and it's just basically letting women tell their stories and so that people can feel Validated in their own stories to generate more openness. As we share stories, we can relate to others and people can relate to us as well. And we're just real people. So kind of the same thing that you're doing. Just an audience more for housewives, moms, sisters, women that struggle with bringing, I don't know, just being togetherness.
[13:54]
B
Yeah. Supporting each other.
[13:56]
C
Supporting each other. So just real stories. So I'm hoping to help people on that Will talk.
[14:00]
B
I hear you stories. And really the thing is, is when you're in the thick of raising kids and doing family life, it can get really, really lonely. And I think throughout my life, I've been really lucky to also to have a very strong support system. But it's just so good to know that there's other people doing what you're doing and even if their experience is a little bit different, that there's always something we can learn from each other and we can always, like, reach out with a hand of understanding. And I love what you guys are doing. So you're doing it with two other women who are also. Aw. Do you want to talk about them for a second?
[14:32]
C
Sure. Nicole Goggins and Kirsten Brockner. Kirsten is who approached us both to see if we would like to do this. To do this project with her. And she basically came to us with this quote that was the inspiration. But it's a quote about women who were all down. They're in a village, and they're doing laundry together until one by one, they each get a washing machine. So slowly they, like, anyways, slowly of depression came about because they weren't talking with each other as frequently. And so anyways, they found that it was the absence in the community that kind of, you know, you just need the community to build relations. I don't know. So anyways, yeah, I just. So Kirsten came to us with that, and I said, heck, yes. I'm super excited, but nervous to share and get all the critiques and all the things that come with sharing and I don't know. And then Nicole has been a dear friend of mine for a very long time, and I'm excited to do this with them.
[15:28]
B
Yeah. Well, you guys are awesome. I am so excited to follow along. Where can the listeners find this podcast and follow along in what you guys are doing?
[15:36]
C
Okay, so we haven't quite launched yet. We're getting super close, but you can find us at sharingherjourney on Instagram and also on Facebook. And I believe we will be having a launch party, hopefully in the next couple of weeks. Keeping our fingers crossed. But yeah, if you're interested, check us out on Instagram sharing her journey. And stay tuned for the launch party. We're excited.
[15:59]
B
Awesome. Well, thank you so much for coming. This has been so fun to just chat with my friends.
[16:03]
C
Thanks, Monica.
[16:07]
A
Hey, this is Russell again, and really quick. I want to thank you so much for listening to the Marketing Secrets podcast. I hope you enjoyed this episode. And if you did, can you imagine what it would be like to experience this for 4 days with 5000 other insane funnel hackers, People who are just like you, who think like you, who believe like you, who have vision like you? If you would like to do that, then you need to be at this year's Funnel Hacking Live. It's coming up very, very soon. If you don't have your tickets yet, you can go to funnel funnelhackinglive.com and it gives you the ability to leave your home, leave where you're trying to create and dream, and come to a place with a whole bunch of people who think like you, who believe like you, who see visions like you of what they can create and what they can become. Funnel Hacking Live is not just a marketing event. It's not just a personal development event. It's both of those things wrapped into one. And it is an experience that will change your life forever. So make sure you get your tickets. If you don't have them yet, go to funnelhackinglive.com you get your tickets. We have sold out five years in a row. We will sell it this year as well. And after you get tickets, you will be there with 5,000 other insane, crazy, fun funnel hackers talking how to grow their business, sharing all the best marketing secrets. Things are working today. You gotta go get your Tickets now@funnelhackinglab.com Thanks so much and I'll see you in Nashville.