
Never by the Book
Kelly Schols invites guests from across the globe to share their ‘Never by the Book’ life lessons. Each episode is packed with dynamic conversation and ‘ah-ha!’ reveals giving listeners a fresh take on what it means to overcome obstacles to build a life of wealth and fulfillment. Kelly Schols is the author of Never by the Book, a story of overcoming alcohol addiction and grabbing the brass rings of success with both hands to become a multi-millionaire by age 40. Today he travels across the globe to inspire others to take control of their finances. Kelly gives people hope that they can achieve financial freedom by becoming debt-free.
Episodes
40 episodes
Guest Appearance on the Everlasting Fulfillment Podcast with Nico Van De Venne
In a role reversal, I am sharing a podcast in which I'm the guest. Interviewed by Nico Van De Venne of The Everlasting Fulfillment Podcast, we discuss my journey from starting in the plumbing business at 16 to becoming a successful leader.<...
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47:51

The Turning Point with Dr. Lucette Beall
I met today's guest on a recent visit to the great state of Texas and learned her incredible story.Dr. Lucette Beall knows what it feels like to hit bottom and rebound to live an extraordinary life.Discovering a devastating brea...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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45:33

The Human Design with Justin Judd
I first witnessed our guest's energy while onstage at a recent conference. He was dynamic, confident, engaging, and the kind of person you can tell at first glance: He’s been through some stuff. Justin refers t...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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34:21

I'm in Your Corner Part 3 with Oly Olsen
Part three of "I'm in Your Corner" is the last episode of my conversation with friend and former business partner, Oly Olsen. Oly talks about living through the symptoms of a mysterious and disabling illness and coming to terms with changes he ...
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25:18

I'm in Your Corner Part 2 with Oly Olsen
Today I continue my discussion with Oly Olsen, my friend and former business partner. We discuss Oly's determination to be the best of the best as he leaned into the plumbing trade. What drove him to want his name at the top of the chart? Then ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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20:49

I'm in Your Corner with Oly Olsen (Part One)
Today I interview longtime friend and business partner Oly Olsen in a series we titled 'I'm in Your Corner'. Oly's story is one of overcoming alcohol and drug addiction at a young age, accepting that academia was not in his future, deciding to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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23:51

From Rags to Riches with Richard Flournoy
How did a plumber go from one million in debt to a multi-millionaire in less than five years? In 2019 Richard Flournoy, found himself buried in debt. The business was struggling. He needed help. Three ye...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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34:41

Eli Hans and Joseph Bennett with Part 2: Out of the Blue
I made the acquaintance of Joseph Bennett and Eli Hans (AKA The Sublime Guys) recently and discovered we have much in common such as views on money, passion to keep things simple, and overcoming obstacles to name a few.In this ...
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29:32

The Art of Saying No and Doing Less with Joseph Bennet and Eli Hans
I made the acquaintance of Joseph Bennett and Eli Hans (AKA The Sublime Guys) recently and discovered we have much in common such as views on money, passion to keep things simple, and overcoming obstacles to name a few.Ou...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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48:14

To Hell and Back with Ed O'Connell Part Two
Part Two of To Hell and Back begins with Ed O'Connell's recovery from alcohol addiction and embracing help from others. He reaches out to the Service Round Table community to help him climb out of debt in his plumbing business (a whopping 250K)...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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34:28

To Hell and Back with Ed O'Connell PART ONE
When I first met Ed, the connection was instant. And it was just because both of us owned successful plumbing companies at the time, our bond went much deeper. We both had a history of alcoholism that almost killed us. Ed's story is defin...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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22:31

Man in the Mirror with Andrew Biernat
After I was first introduced to my next guest, Andrew Biernat, he told my producer, “This guy sounds like me in 24 years!” Which I couldn't help but take as an extreme compliment. Andrew describes himself as an ‘Infectious Energizer,’ Christ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:06:14

Expect the Unexpected with Kenny Chapman
After nearly two years Kenny Chapman and Kelly Schols reunite for another great conversation. Only this time, in person. They're still talking about mindset, but with a new focus and new material. Kenny just published The Six Dimensions of Chan...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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37:08

The Strongest Prison Bars are in Your Head with Trish Jenkins
Trish Jenkins never expected doing her job would land her in prison. Yet Trish learned more in 8 months in prison than in her 20 years in the business world. After trusting the wrong person, a breach of the Corporations Act mean...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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53:21

Own Your Flaws. Own Your Life. With Megan Absten
Megan Absten is a former U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Athlete. After losing her left arm in an ATV accident at the age of 14, she struggled with maintaining her mental health. After many years of grief and healing and wondering...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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42:18

Need a LIFT? Be willing to SHIFT from the INSIDE OUT with guest Ellen Rohr. PART 2
In PART 2 of Need a Lift, Kelly and Ellen pick up where they left off. Kelly starts by asking how a plumber was able to get Ellen's attention and win her hand in marriage. Together they cover a lot of ground. Ellen shares her admiration of trad...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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30:51

Need a Lift? Be willing to Shift from the Inside Out with Ellen Rohr
Part One of 'Need a Lift? Be willing to Shift from the Inside Out' with guest Ellen Rohr. Kelly digs in to uncover Ellen's secret to success in founding Zoom Drain, one of the hottest franchises in the home service industry. Ellen is th...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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26:41

The Power of WEIRD in Business with Dan Utt
We’ve titled this episode: The Power of Weird in Business with Dan Utt, the self-proclaimed weird guy. Listen in as we talk to people who live outside the box and color outside the lines.As an entrepreneur, brand designer, podcast ho...
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44:41

ADHD Harness the Power: Part 2 with Tommy Mello
This is part 2 of ADHD: Harness the Power to Lead Yourself and Others. Intro as usual then we jump right into the middle of a conversation. Basically, right where Part 1 leaves off.If I were to consider our next guest by name a...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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23:51

PART 1 of 2 ADHD: Harness the Power to Lead Yourself and Others with Tommy Mello
If I were to consider our next guest by name alone, the first word that comes to mind is ‘misnomer’. Because Tommy Mello is anything but mellow. He is a High Energy superstar who lights up everyone around him with his infectious energy...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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21:05

Take a Walk and Life Can Change with Denisha Tate-McAlister
Denisha Tate-McAlister is an author, speaker, and consultant who guides her clients to live with intentionality and purpose. We've titled today's episode after a defining moment that occurred in Denisha's life as she took a walk in her neigh...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:35

Three Truths I Learned in My Time Travels
Ivonne Delaflor is a spiritual teacher, speaker, and 17-time author (working on book # 18 by the way). She has traveled to 19 countries and has led such an interesting life that I feel like we could do 20 podcasts together and barely scratch...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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22:56

From Pills to Purpose: Telling the Real Story with Anita 'AC' Clinton
Anita 'AC' Clinton is a speaker, podcaster and entrepreneur who uses her superpowers to work with people who want to undercover their true passions to pursue their divine purposes. In this episode, we learn what ignited Anita's passion to he...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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37:46

Tab Pierce: Big Business Lessons from Big Business Screw Ups.
How can your biggest screw-up open the door to your greatest business success? How can the worst day in your life wind up being one of the best? Tab Piece knows the answer. In spades. When finally forced to take a close hard look at hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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47:34

Happiness Solved: Climbing 100 Steps with Sandee Sgarlata
Sandee Sgarlata, author, speaker, retired US national and international figure skating coach, and certified life coach who has built a career working with people to help them create lasting and significant change. In this episode we discover...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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37:36
