The Fortunate FISHES Podcast

Most Founders Don’t Figure This Out Until After They Burn Out

Charlie Garcia

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Join Charlie Garcia as he sits down with Mark Moses—entrepreneur, CEO coach, and founder of CEO Coaching International—for a candid conversation on what it really takes to win in business and life.

In this episode of Fortunate FISHES, Mark breaks down the habits, mindset, and systems that helped him build and exit multiple companies, lead athletes to Olympic medals, and coach CEOs running billion-dollar companies.

You’ll hear the story behind his worst business failure, how betrayal shaped his leadership, and why clarity—not hustle—is the real key to high performance.

🔥 KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

💰 Entrepreneurial Lessons:
- Why you need to “know your number”
- The moment his business imploded—and what he learned
- How elite athletes and CEOs use the same mental playbook

🚀 Performance Strategy:
- Building a life by design, not default
- Why most people confuse motion with progress
- The 3 accountability levers every leader should use

👥 Leadership & Coaching:
- The #1 mistake leaders make under pressure
- How to coach top performers without coddling them
- From Ironman to Olympics—how mindset wins gold

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – There Are Three Kinds of People
10:44 – The Gym Mindset and Competitive Drive
20:09 – A Life-Changing Friendship at Age 12
29:42 – The Moment Everything Changed
40:28 – Coaching High Performers
50:42 – The Role of Relationships in Success
1:00:50 – Partnering Up in Business and Life
1:11:06 – Why He Refused to Settle
1:21:59 – Wealth and Freedom: Redefining Success
1:32:20 – Learning from People You Respect

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