Manifestation Meets Strategy: Your 20-Hour Path to Purpose & Prosperity
If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or anyone dreaming of building a more fulfilling and freedom-filled life, you’re in for powerful insights. On today’s episode, I talk with Ben Spangl, a high-performance coach, speaker, and founder of The Aligned Entrepreneur. Ben discusses his journey from grinding out long hours to build a seven-figure financial advising and insurance agency, to hitting a wall with burnout, and finally discovering a better way.
He shares the crucial turning points that made him reevaluate not just his business, but his entire approach to life and work. You’ll hear how Ben overcame the trap of endless hustle, confronted imposter syndrome, and learned to prioritize feeling alive and inspired every day. He opens up about hiring a coach, the subtle patterns that hold us back, and why real change starts with honoring how you want to experience your life—not just chasing bigger numbers.
Whether you’re hoping to create a freedom-based business, are stuck in the cycle of busywork, or searching for your true calling, this conversation is packed with practical, actionable wisdom. Plus, Ben teases his upcoming book, "It's Your Life to Live," and shares the tactical steps that helped him—and now help his clients—build wealth, impact, and fulfillment without burning out.
Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to make the shift—so you can finally live and work on your own terms!
Timestamps:
00:00 Exploring Life-Changing Stories
04:42 Burnout's Hidden Blessing
09:55 Seize the Opportunity
15:58 Identity Shift for Fulfillment
22:18 Personal Transformation and Awakening
27:08 The Power of Belief in Success
30:33 Energy Over Time Management
39:15 Improving Skills in New Ventures
Key Takeaways:
- Redefine Success Beyond Just Hustle: Ben’s story proves that relentless work and impressive revenue don’t automatically equal happiness or long-term success. True achievement is about building both income AND fulfillment.
- Intentionally Design Your Days: Set clear boundaries for your business hours and protect your personal time. Without structure, it’s easy to let your business consume all of your energy (and time).
- Start With How You Want To Feel: Before chasing goals, ask yourself: “How do I want to feel, day to day?” Focus on cultivating those emotions now, and watch how your external results begin to shift.
Ben’s journey is a reminder: It’s your life to live. Download the episode to hear how he created success on his terms—with more freedom, alignment, and meaning, not just more work.
Connect with Ben:
Instagram: @benspangl
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