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Описание: What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with, but something you build?

This week, Mike welcomes Fred Joyal https://www.fredjoyal.com/, bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and co-founder of 1-800-DENTIST, the nation’s leading dentist referral service, which generated more than $1 billion in revenue under his leadership. Once deeply introverted, Fred transformed his life through one powerful realization: bold action creates confidence, not the other way around. Now the author of Superbold: From Under Confident to Charismatic in 90 Days https://www.amazon.com/dp/1544523076?..., Fred reveals how boldness is not a personality trait; it’s a learnable life skill.

Through personal stories and practical strategies, Fred shows how small, intentional acts of courage can create massive momentum in both life and business. Listeners are taken behind the scenes of the rise of 1-800-DENTIST, from early risk-taking to national expansion, including the leadership pivots, economic challenges, and cultural foundations that fueled its success. He explains how transparency, adaptability, and trust became the pillars of long-term growth.

One of the episode’s most unexpected insights comes from Fred’s experience with improv comedy, which reshaped his communication style and elevated his public-speaking confidence, proving that growth often begins far outside your comfort zone. From lessons learned through his mother’s bold parenting to actionable techniques for strengthening your own “boldness muscle,” this episode delivers inspiration you can immediately put into action.

If you’ve ever hesitated to speak up, take the leap, or trust yourself, this conversation is your invitation to stop waiting and start moving.

Because confidence isn’t discovered. It’s built.

🚀 PERFECT FOR:
Entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, and anyone who feels that they are called to do more but are held back by fear or self-doubt.

Chapters:
00:00 Getting to Know Fred Joyal
02:35 Fred's Journey from Introvert to Bold Leader
07:23 The Birth of 1-800-DENTIST
12:54 Scaling Challenges and Business Resilience
20:43 Building Boldness as a Life Skill
24:02 Building Your Boldness Muscle
25:26 Tips on Parenting with Boldness
29:27 Overcoming Introversion
29:52 The Power of Regret
31:18 Becoming a Keynote Speaker
38:11 Improv Comedy and Boldness
42:03 Fred’s Rapid Fire Round
47:06 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
1-800-DENTIST https://join1800dentist.com/
Lonesome Dove https://a.co/d/39TGobp
Man's Search for Meaning https://a.co/d/cpb2122

Connect with Fred:
Website https://www.fredjoyal.com/
Book https://a.co/d/glS6fn8
Podcast https://www.fredjoyal.com/podcast
LinkedIn   / fredjoyal  
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fredjoyal/?...

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