The Flipped Story

Every market begins with a person who refused to accept the world as it is. Every breakthrough starts with someone who saw possibility where others saw impossibility. Every movement begins with an individual who decided their potential was bigger than their circumstances. The conventional narrative tells us that markets exist, and people adapt to them. That success follows predictable formulas. That potential is either there or it isn’t. The truth: People don’t just participate in markets—they create them. They don’t just find their potential—they develop it through action, iteration, and the courage to push past blockers that would stop most people cold. And in our interconnected world, the great flippers—the true market creators—understand something profound: They don’t just use new channels, they create them. They flip communication itself on its head, connecting with audiences in ways that were previously unimaginable. This is The Flipped Story.<

The Flipped Story is a business podcast hosted by David, with 44 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

David hosts The Flipped Story, a business show with 44 episodes published.

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  Episode #45

  Flipped Money: Treating the Disease, Not the Symptoms with Connor Tyson

  Sep 27, 202641 minS1

  Smart people aren't struggling with money because they lack income—they're struggling because the industry sold them products instead of habits. In this episode of The Flipped Story, David Gadarian sits down with 25-year finance veteran Connor Tyson to unpack his pivot from traditional asset management to habit-first, non-commissioned financial coaching. We discuss why smart people struggle with money dialogue, why we need a "Flipped Money Diet," and how Connor flipped his own career to build Progress Solutions. Tune in to hear from Connor Tyson on how to stop managing financial symptoms and start treating the disease. Watch the Full Journey: https://www.gadarian.com/flipped-money-with-connor-tyson/ Learn more about Connor: https://progressfc.com/ #TheFlippedStory #FlippedStory #FlippedMoneyDiet #NativeEmpathy #ConnorTyson

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  Episode #44

  Flipping Luck, Timing, and Unplanned Leaps with Elisa Camahort Page

  Sep 23, 20261h 3mS1

  Most career advice tells you to pick a lane, make a 10-year plan, and never look back On this episode of The Flipped Story, David Gadarian sits down with Elisa Camahort Page (co-founder of BlogHer & Optionality, author of Road Map for Revolutionaries) to discuss what happens when you throw out the blueprint and lean into timing, luck, and unplanned leaps. We explore how Elisa transitioned from theater to commodities trading to Silicon Valley tech, how BlogHer "de-wild-wests" an entire creator economy before "influencer marketing" had a name, and why making your fears concrete is the key to personal freedom. Full Narrative & Show Notes: https://www.gadarian.com/flipping-luck-timing-and-unplanned-leaps-with-elisa-camahort-page/

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  Episode #43

  Arriving at Authority Beyond the Title with Janylène Turcotte

  Sep 19, 202645 minS1

  What happens when the corporate title you carried for 25 years suddenly disappears? In this episode of The Flipped Story , former Deloitte HR executive Janylène Turcotte shares how she navigated an unchosen corporate exit, chose radical sobriety, and arrived at a powerful new narrative as the founder of Hypnocoach. Every journey on The Flipped Story explores how high achievers navigate the friction of major life pivots to redefine human potential and build true self-possession. Tune in to hear from Janylène on how she built native empathy through her own pivot, demystified clinical hypnotherapy for CEOs and exiting founders, and closed the gap between knowing what to do and actually taking action. Read the full narrative breakdown and article on the blog: https://www.gadarian.com/arriving-at-authority-beyond-the-title-with-janylene-turcotte/

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  Episode #42

  Mike Konrad: From Reluctant Entrepreneur to Conscious Leader and Global Reliability Advocate

  Sep 13, 20261h 7mS1

  When Mike Konrad’s employer dismissed his idea to revolutionize the electronics industry, he didn't just walk away—he created a Flipped Story that transformed him from a reluctant garage inventor into a conscious global leader. Here is how he navigated the messy middle of entrepreneurship and turned fear into his greatest asset. The Flipped Story Journey The Catalyst: Fueled by a mix of ego and insatiable technical curiosity, Mike launched Aqueous Technologies out of his garage to solve an environmental crisis in circuit board manufacturing. The Mindset Flip: To survive and scale, he had to systematically strip away his own arrogance, learning to replace reckless enthusiasm with purposeful, conscious business acumen. The Marketing Flip: After a stinging reality check that his company was acting like "high-tech carnies," he completely flipped his strategy to an education-first model built on deep native empathy for his buyers. The Third Act: Rather than retiring, Mike transitioned out of day-to-day operations to flip his purpose, stepping into a new era as a global educator, author, and advocate for electronic reliability. Catch the full narrative here: The Full Narrative: ⁠ https://www.gadarian.com/the-flipped-story-of-mike-konrad-from-reluctant-entrepreneur-to-conscious-leader-and-global-advocate/⁠

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  Episode #41

  Flipping the Lens on Creative Potential with Paul Pape

  Sep 7, 202646 minS1

  What happens when a master prop builder for Disney and Universal stops forcing artists into corporate boxes and instead teaches business to speak "creative"? Welcome to The Flipped Story , hosted by David Gadarian. On this show, we look beyond basic play-by-play tactics to explore the deeper narrative arc—how people turn pivotal life moments, grit, and lived struggles into a new way forward[cite: 1, 2]. In this episode, we sit down with Paul Pape, author of The Bard’s Guide to Storycraft and founder of Gamify Business . Paul’s Flipped Story didn't happen overnight. It evolved through concentric circles of creativity—from theatrical scenic design to self-taught fabrication, Twitch streaming, and making custom props for entertainment giants like Nickelodeon and The Tonight Show . When Paul stopped asking "Why can't creatives learn business?" and started asking "Why can't business speak creative?" , he unlocked an entirely new market. By translating corporate operations into RPG (Role-Playing Game) rule sets, Paul brings deep native empathy to helping non-linear thinkers conquer the Scope Creeper , track their XP, and build sustainable, profitable businesses without sacrificing their artistic integrity. Key Narrative Highlights: The Core Flip: Reframing traditional business as an active adventure rather than corporate bureaucracy. Native Empathy in Action: How 30 years of physical shop discipline allows Paul to "read the label from outside the bottle" for his clients. Applied Branding: Using gold-coin quest cards and a tavern-barkeep persona as living proof of his methodology. The Flipped Story Recipe Book: Paul's two-part recipe on finding your unique passion seed, riding the dragon of passion, and refusing to be an NPC in your own life[cite: 1, 2]. Episode Links & Resources: • Read the Full Narrative Breakdown: https://www.gadarian.com/flipping-the-lens-on-creative-potential-with-paul-pape/

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