{"podcast":{"title":"Living Your Legacy","slug":"living-your-legacy-7175505","podcast_index_feed_id":7175505,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-living-your-legacy-podcast/","website_url":"https://www.legacymakerstv.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/52a186c4-10f2-4b2f-95d2-853947a314b8/Podcast-Thumbnail-1.jpg","author":"Rudy Mawer","episode_count":179,"summary":"A podcast that brings you closer to the individuals who have built the brands, businesses, and movements that inspire us all. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with one of the dynamic entrepreneurs from all walks of life, offering listeners a front-row seat to their journeys, insights, and expertise. Through candid dialogue, discover how these innovators turned their ideas into thriving enterprises, the challenges they overcame, and the lessons they learned along the way. From behind-the-scenes stories of building their legacies to actionable advice on leadership, marketing, mindset, and more, this podcast is your guide to applying their wisdom to your own path. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply someone hungry for inspiration, These Conversations will deliver the motivation and tools to fuel your ambitions. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered to leave your own legacy.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-your-legacy-7175505"},"episode":{"title":"How a Broke Mom Built a Multi-Million Design Empire","slug":"how-a-broke-mom-built-a-multi-million-design-empire","published_at":"2026-05-15T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-your-legacy-7175505/how-a-broke-mom-built-a-multi-million-design-empire","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-your-legacy-7175505","url":"https://www.legacymakerstv.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/944e8db2-5846-4ecc-a88f-a5848f5e1a6c.mp3","summary":"What does it really take to build a multi-million dollar design-build company in a male-dominated industry? In this episode, Suzanne Porter, founder of Retreat & Co, shares the unfiltered journey from scraping by with no savings to leading a design-driven construction business. Through real estate, interior design, and relentless grit, she redefines what success looks like in construction. This conversation explores the daily grind behind building a business, the mindset required to lead with vision, and the power of staying faithful to small steps. For entrepreneurs chasing financial freedom, innovation, and legacy, this episode reveals what it truly takes to turn vision into reality. Key Takeaways • Success is built through daily discipline, not one defining moment • Design-led construction can disrupt traditional building models • Financial struggle can become the foundation for long-term freedom • Vision allows you to see potential where others see problems • You cannot succeed while playing the victim mindset Notable Quotes • “It’s just putting in the time and being disciplined.” • “You can’t play the victim.” • “Anything is possible. You can fix anything.” • “It’s really just the daily grind.” • “Design drives the build, not the other way around.”","meta_description":"What does it really take to build a multi-million dollar design-build company in a male-dominated industry? In this episode, Suzanne Porter, founder of Re…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1696,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/living-your-legacy-7175505/episodes/how-a-broke-mom-built-a-multi-million-design-empire/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-your-legacy-7175505/how-a-broke-mom-built-a-multi-million-design-empire.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}