The Daily Mastermind Podcast —

In today’s competitive landscape, business growth isn’t driven by hype; it’s driven by ownership. Markets evolve. Trends shift. Competition intensifies. But one factor consistently separates companies that scale from those that stall: personal responsibility at the leadership level. In this episode, we sit down with Jake Hadlock, founder and CEO of Nutriient and host of Bottom Line, to explore how mindset, innovation, and operational leadership create sustainable prosperity. Jake brings a rare operator’s lens, not theory, not influence, but execution. From product formulation to scaling teams, his perspective reveals how prosperity is built from the inside out.

In today’s world, authority is no longer built behind a desk, a script, or a polished delivery. It’s built through connection. The leaders who last, whether in media, business, or influence, are not the loudest voices in the room. They are the most present. In a recent conversation with veteran broadcaster Nicea Degering, a powerful truth surfaced: credibility may get you in the door, but connection keeps you there.

This episode explores the Prosperity Pillar of abundance as a decision rather than a result. It emphasizes that abundance is a mindset filter that determines how we interpret opportunity and challenge. The discussion contrasts scarcity thinking (fear-based, limitation-focused) with abundance thinking (creation-based, solution-oriented). It highlights: - Abundance as perspective, not money - The importance of decision-making based on confidence rather than fear - Gratitude is an active discipline that trains the brain for opportunity - Personal responsibility is the foundation of leadership and prosperity - Daily practices to strengthen an abundant mindset Ultimately, the message reinforces that prosperity starts internally and leadership maturity requires owning your mindset before expecting external results.