Episodes

Aug. 29, 2023

Adopting Children and Business Principles: How Founder Dave Smith Giv…

Join us as we follow Dave Smith, a construction business owner, on his journey of facing financial challenges and personal hardships as an entrepreneur. But just when it seemed like things were turning around for Dave, a shoc...

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Aug. 26, 2023

Special Episode! From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Me…

Book launch! October 2, 2023! Pre-order here: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/store/ Host Jamie Bateman gives us a behind-the-scenes look into his new book, From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physic...

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Aug. 22, 2023

Seth Bradley: Overcoming Racism and Job Loss to Practicing Law and In…

Discover the extraordinary journey of Seth Bradley as he defied stereotypes and overcame adversity to find his true calling. From being a stranger in his own home state to facing racial slurs, Seth's story takes an unexpected...

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Aug. 15, 2023

Lessons on Leadership and Life: Tim Swift's International Journey Fro…

Do you want to achieve a harmonious blend of business success and personal fulfillment? Are you searching for a solution to strike the perfect balance in your entrepreneurial journey? Personal fulfillment chaser turned busine...

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Aug. 8, 2023

Breakdown to Breakout: The Journey of Nick Huber, Thriving Real Estat…

Have you ever wondered how a series of unfortunate events and failures could lead someone to their greatest success? Meet Nick Huber, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and the genius behind the impressive growth of a small m...

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Aug. 1, 2023

Recreate Your Marriage in 12 Weeks with Resilient Entrepreneur and Th…

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by setbacks or questioned your ability to succeed, this episode will inspire you to tap into the power of resilience and discover a path toward personal growth and fulfillment. In this episode,...

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July 25, 2023

From Employee to Founder with Small Business Accounting Expert Khrist…

Have you heard these myths about achieving financial abundance? Myth #1: All you need is a high income to become financially successful. Myth #2: Budgeting restricts your financial freedom. Myth #3: Investing is only for the ...

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July 18, 2023

Going on the Offensive: How Robert Napolitano Crushed Bankruptcy and …

From rags to riches and back again, Robert Napolitano's story is the ultimate tale of resilience. The sudden loss of everything he had worked so hard for left him feeling like a complete failure. But with the support of his l...

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July 11, 2023

Battlefield Trauma Survivor to Anti-Bullying Advocate: Rick Yarosh’s …

Meet Rick Yarosh, a man with an extraordinary story of perseverance and a passion for helping others find hope in the face of adversity. A retired US Army sergeant, Rick served in Iraq for nine months before being severely in...

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July 4, 2023

Overcoming Fear and Creating a Life of Fulfillment: Wealth Strategist…

Join tax and wealth strategist Justin Maxwell as he shares his journey from playing it safe to finding passion and fulfillment through entrepreneurship. Discover how Justin overcame his fear of failure to help small business ...

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June 27, 2023

From Infidelity and Scarcity to Family and Abundance with Business Mo…

In this episode of the From Adversity to Abundance podcast, host Jamie Bateman interviews Maureen McCann, co-founder of Spartan Invest and Atlas Real Property. Maureen shares her journey from being a W2 employee to becoming a...

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June 20, 2023

Embrace Failure and Transform Your Life: Performance Coach Jim Harsha…

From overcoming failure to achieving success, hear the inspiring journey of personal performance coach and speaker, Jim Harshaw. But just when it seems like he's achieved his ultimate goal, something unexpected happens, leavi...

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June 13, 2023

Navigating Career Change: From Military Prosecutor to Real Estate Law…

On this week’s episode, we have Brian Gallagher, a dedicated attorney with a focus on real estate and the note industry, who has garnered extensive experience in his field over the past 15 years. Learn how Brian started his m...

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June 6, 2023

From Rags to Riches in 1 Year: Unlock Your True Potential with Speake…

From 15 cents in his pocket to a millionaire in one year, Jim Brit shares his discovery of the core belief system that keeps us stuck and how to overcome it. In this episode, you will be inspired and motivated to: Eliminate l...

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May 30, 2023

Mental Health and Entrepreneurship: Chris Steer’s Journey to Chief En…

Chris Steer reflects on his journey from Division One lacrosse player to successful consultant, highlighting the importance of mental health and the power of mindset and philosophy in overcoming adversity and achieving succes...

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May 23, 2023

Surviving His Own Personal Traumas and Becoming a Successful Trauma S…

For those who have started their entrepreneurship journey or aspiring entrepreneurs who seek inspiration, have you heard the myths about Craig Thayer's Trauma Surgery Journey? Some say he never faced any obstacles, others cla...

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May 16, 2023

Overcoming Addiction and Financial Struggles to Launching a Successfu…

Justin Rule is an entrepreneur with big dreams, but his journey to success has been anything but easy. After overcoming a difficult past, he's determined to help others do the same. However, when he and his partner are let go...

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May 9, 2023

From Personal Pain to Paper Profits with Mortgage Note Investor Justi…

After reaching the pinnacle of success in swimming and spearheading a successful real estate venture, Justin Bogard is blindsided by his wife's adultery and drinking, pushing him to confront his greatest adversity yet. Justin...

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May 2, 2023

Leading as a Woman: From Civil Servant to Founder with Organizational…

Carrie Bateman-Buckley, a determined entrepreneur and seasoned strategist, brings her wealth of experience in organizational design and strategic planning to the table as the CEO of Windsor Bateman Solutions (WBS). With a str...

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April 25, 2023

Mastering Adaptability: From Fractured Beginnings to $700 Million Und…

Dave Van Horn's story is one of resilience and courage in the face of challenge. Despite the obstacle of his parent's divorce and financial hardship, he managed to graduate college and make a successful career in real estate....

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April 18, 2023

From Swim Lessons to Bankruptcy Law: The Entrepreneurial Journey of T…

Tony grew up in a regular all-American household and lived a pretty average childhood, but he never could’ve anticipated the life he now lives. He started his entrepreneurial journey as a child offering swim lessons in his ar...

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April 11, 2023

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Mike Kitko's Journey from Rock Bottom t…

In 2016, Mike Kitko hit rock bottom. He was 300 pounds, drinking to toxic levels, and on the verge of divorce. Why? imposter syndrome. Being a well-paid corporate executive didn’t take the imposter syndrome away, it made it w...

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April 4, 2023

From Quitting My Job to Owning Multiple Companies: A Crash Course in …

In this episode, Jamie shares his journey from quitting his job to becoming a successful entrepreneur owning multiple companies, including a mortgage note investing and loan servicing company. He also provides a crash course ...

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March 28, 2023

From Used Car Salesman to Multi-Millionaire Real Estate Investor with…

In this podcast episode, Corey Peterson shares his inspiring journey from being a used car salesman to becoming a multi-millionaire real estate investor. He talks about how meeting his mother's partner, Bruce, who took them o...

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