The Yeah, But Podcast
by Marc A. Wolfe
They Ignored the Future… So He Walked Away From a Top Law Firm
About this podcast
"Yeah, But..." The two words that kill more dreams than failure. Bestselling author Marc A. Wolfe provides you with the tools to squash them. Based on his acclaimed book, The Yeah, But Podcast features raw conversations with leaders who share how they overcame their own self-doubt. You'll get real-world strategies to silence your inner critic, break free from limitations, and turn your biggest goals into reality. It's time to trade excuses for execution. Tune in and let's get to work. #NoMoreYeahButs
Episodes
The newest 20 of 27 episodes
- They Ignored the Future… So He Walked Away From a Top Law Firm · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 8He saw the future of his firm—before anyone else did. Proved it would work. Built the relationships. Created demand. Leadership said no. So he walked away from everything. IN…
- She Was Told “You Can’t Do This”… That Moment Changed Everything · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 7She was told—at one of the most personal moments of her life—“you can’t do this.”Most people would fold. She didn’t.That decision didn’t just define her—it exposed how often we…
- Imposter Syndrome Is NOT Your Problem—Your Ego Is · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 6He thought becoming CIO might expose him.A 150-year legacy. A massive brand. One wrong move—and it’s public failure.But what if imposter syndrome isn’t weakness… it’s proof you…
- From Asthma to Navy SEAL Commander: Overcoming the Impossible · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 5A doctor told him to stop competing and “play chess.” Weeks later, his lungs were filling with blood in Navy SEAL training. He was handed discharge papers and told he didn’t…
- They Said It Was Impossible: 24 Months to Build a Fighter Jet (What If We Failed?) · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 4They wanted a brand-new tactical jet. From a company known for small civilian aircraft. Designed, built, and flying in under 24 months. The kind of program that normally takes…
- Why Your Circumstances Don't Define Your Destiny: Olympic Bobsledder Devon Harris · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 3I'm scared of speed and height. I remember my first run and I just said, "You know what? If I die, I die." 3-time Olympian Devon Harris reveals the brutal reality of pushing a…
- From "Undraftable" to Super Bowl Champion: Ben Utecht’s Story · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 2Ben Utecht was a top NFL draft prospect until a career-ending injury red-flagged him as "too risky" for every team in the league. He sat by the phone, undrafted and devastated…
- From State Trooper to 860K YouTube Subscribers · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 1Welcome to Season 2 of The Yeah, But Podcast. Expect brutally honest conversations about the excuses that hold leaders back. Everyone told Matt Outlaw he was crazy. He was a…
- The Real Threat of AI: A Futurist's Warning It's Not What You Think · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 18Futurist Tom Koulopoulos returns, and his biggest concern about AI isn't robots, it's us. He reveals why the choice to ignore AI is like insisting on a manual typewriter in a…
- Bust Your "Yeah, Buts" on Failure: A 3-Question Test from Futurist and AI Expert Tom Koulopoulos · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 17Bust Your "Yeah, Buts" on Failure: A 3-Question Test from Futurist and AI Expert Tom Koulopoulos What does one of the world's leading AI futurists fear? In this candid…
- Yeah, But: How to Overcome ‘I’m Not Qualified’ and Unlock Million-Dollar Opportunities · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 16Yeah, But: How to Overcome "I'm Not Qualified" and Unlock Million-Dollar Opportunities From small-town Georgia tennis courts to a medical device executive, Woody Bibb reveals…
- The Truth About Medical School Rejection and Life-Threatening Wake-Up Calls · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 15Dr. Herman Williams: Turning Crisis Into CallingDr. Herman Williams thought his dreams were over when health issues forced him out of surgical residency, but that crisis became…
- Busy Isn’t the Problem: The Lie We Tell About Time · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 12Ever feel like your calendar is full but your progress is stalled? Don explains how he changed his mindset to stop hiding behind the “too busy” excuse and start putting his…
- The Power of Starting Over: Because Safe Wasn’t the Right Fit · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 13The Power of Starting Over: Because Safe Wasn’t the Right Fit What happens when comfort holds you back from real growth? Susie Long reveals how choosing uncertainty over…
- Redefining Ready: Rethinking Leadership, Confidence, and Career Paths · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 12What if “ready enough” was more than enough? In this episode, Susie Long dives into breaking career molds, overcoming cultural expectations, and reshaping leadership by leading…
- The Key to Stronger Teams: Why We Need More Conflict · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 11Most teams assume that conflict gets in the way of success. New York Times bestselling author and organizational psychologist Liane Davey reveals how it can be the foundation for…
- From a Newspaper Ad to a 25-Year Career—With a Rough Start · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 10From getting laid off in his first job to navigating decades of corporate change, Brad Wingo shares what it means to keep showing up—even when the “yeah, buts” creep in. His…
- The Myth of the Self-Made Founder: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Team · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 9Starting a business is hard, but going at it alone makes it even harder. Sam Davidson, CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, shares how entrepreneurs can increase their…
- The Ripple Effect: How One Story Can Change Everything · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 8What if the stories we tell ourselves and each other have the power to change the people we interact with and, ultimately, the world? In this episode, we explore how everyday…
- Helping People Get Unstuck: Why Marc A. Wolfe Had to Write Yeah, But… · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 7For years, Marc A. Wolfe coached leaders and entrepreneurs through their biggest obstacles, but he kept seeing the same roadblock: the “yeah, but” mindset. Discover why he knew…







