<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The 3rd Story Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We all have defining moments, those pivotal experiences that change the course of our lives. On the <i>3rd Story</i> podcast, you’ll hear the stories of entrepreneurs who’ve turned their personal turning points into successful businesses.</p><p></p><p>Each episode explores the challenges, breakthroughs, and life-changing decisions that shaped our guests’ paths. Whether it’s a career shift, a personal revelation, or overcoming adversity, these stories offer inspiration and insights into the journey of entrepreneurship.</p><p></p><p>If you’re seeking motivation or wondering what it takes to turn your defining moment into your next big opportunity, this podcast is for you.</p><p></p><p>Join us as we uncover the stories behind the success and the moments that made it all possible.</p>]]></description><link>https://communityleadershipnetworkus.com/podcast/</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:21:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/UuMjLXTq.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Victor Felix]]></author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:50:58 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Victor Felix]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category><itunes:author>Victor Felix</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We all have defining moments, those pivotal experiences that change the course of our lives. On the &lt;i&gt;3rd Story&lt;/i&gt; podcast, you’ll hear the stories of entrepreneurs who’ve turned their personal turning points into successful businesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode explores the challenges, breakthroughs, and life-changing decisions that shaped our guests’ paths. Whether it’s a career shift, a personal revelation, or overcoming adversity, these stories offer inspiration and insights into the journey of entrepreneurship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re seeking motivation or wondering what it takes to turn your defining moment into your next big opportunity, this podcast is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we uncover the stories behind the success and the moments that made it all possible.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Victor Felix</itunes:name><itunes:email>victorfelix1@icloud.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Marketing"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c6928cda-856a-4260-94d8-24e721104580/logos/70e44f04-410a-4b77-9ce9-d981d682fd02.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Retirement Is Not an Age - It’s When You Can Fire Your Employer]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Retirement is not an age - it is the moment you can tell your employer, "I fire you." Steve Kent breaks down the financial mindset, education-first approach, and hard-earned lessons that help people stop making uninformed money decisions and start building real security.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8c381d7d-a133-4495-ac95-0de312b5ea75</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victor Felix]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:38:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5cf5b296db6a7a14489c5523a6fcf15589ac6cd59a365d5beb5fac95d65fbe40/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4YzM4MWQ3ZC1hMTMzLTQ0OTUtYWM5NS0wZGUzMTJiNWVhNzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjNjkyOGNkYS04NTZhLTQyNjAtOTRkOC0yNGU3MjExMDQ1ODAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2M2QyOTMyNjY2MDg3ZGE1ZjIzMDQ2NjQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFiMTViODM4NjcxMzliZDA1M2NlNWYyL3ZpY3Rvci1mZWxpeHMtc3R1ZGlvLTIwMjYtOS0yMV9fMTYtMjktNTUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="79505179" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c6928cda-856a-4260-94d8-24e721104580/episodes/8c381d7d-a133-4495-ac95-0de312b5ea75/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Retirement is not an age - it is the moment you can tell your employer, &quot;I fire you.&quot; Steve Kent breaks down the financial mindset, education-first approach, and hard-earned lessons that help people stop making uninformed money decisions and start building real security.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c6928cda-856a-4260-94d8-24e721104580/logos/70e44f04-410a-4b77-9ce9-d981d682fd02.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Retirement Is Not an Age - It’s When You Can Fire Your Employer</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Retirement Mindset: Planning for Life After Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Conor Jonasson, CFP®, breaks down the retirement conversations that actually matter - especially for people three to five years from retiring, small business owners thinking ahead, and anyone who wants a plan that reflects their real goals, not just a portfolio allocation. He explains why retirement is often the most stressful financial transition, how to prepare for the shift from money coming in to money going out, and why Social Security timing, spending capacity, and multi-year income planning can change everything. You will also hear how he thinks about building “soft retirement” plans for people who want freedom, not just a full stop from work.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">261d535f-671f-4857-8da5-efdba1a1830b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victor Felix]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:42:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a7f6439c787e4c6290285b73f3cde104db0e4c423aa599034f43411ebed567dc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyNjFkNTM1Zi02NzFmLTQ4NTctOGRhNS1lZmRiYTFhMTgzMGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjNjkyOGNkYS04NTZhLTQyNjAtOTRkOC0yNGU3MjExMDQ1ODAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2M2QyOTMyNjY2MDg3ZGE1ZjIzMDQ2NjQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3ZGExMTY5N2Q1ZGMxZmYwYmMxYzUyL3ZpY3Rvci1mZWxpeHMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtOC0xM19fMTItNDgtNTQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="52373777" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c6928cda-856a-4260-94d8-24e721104580/episodes/261d535f-671f-4857-8da5-efdba1a1830b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Conor Jonasson, CFP®, breaks down the retirement conversations that actually matter - especially for people three to five years from retiring, small business owners thinking ahead, and anyone who wants a plan that reflects their real goals, not just a portfolio allocation. He explains why retirement is often the most stressful financial transition, how to prepare for the shift from money coming in to money going out, and why Social Security timing, spending capacity, and multi-year income planning can change everything. You will also hear how he thinks about building “soft retirement” plans for people who want freedom, not just a full stop from work.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:17</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c6928cda-856a-4260-94d8-24e721104580/logos/70e44f04-410a-4b77-9ce9-d981d682fd02.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Retirement Mindset: Planning for Life After Work</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Business Needs Real People on Camera, Not Avatars]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Video is not just content, it is the fastest way to build trust, spark emotion, and turn skeptical browsers into paying customers. Fabian Martinez breaks down why the most effective business videos are not flashy promos, but stories and testimonials that make people feel something and buy with confidence. Fabian and host Victor get straight to the real reason video works: people do not buy the product first, they buy the person behind it. If your content is not relatable, emotionally resonant, and built around a clear story, you are leaving , money on the table. </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ff268391-3304-4a5f-8eba-b6da8eb26efb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victor Felix]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:38:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/67c69acd4853a0603507e67af91bd0c999c5e279a201af286a95940fe59e1643/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZjI2ODM5MS0zMzA0LTRhNWYtOGViYS1iNmRhOGViMjZlZmIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjNjkyOGNkYS04NTZhLTQyNjAtOTRkOC0yNGU3MjExMDQ1ODAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2M2QyOTMyNjY2MDg3ZGE1ZjIzMDQ2NjQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3ZGEwOGMzZjdjMjdjMDQ4MzJkOTdhL3ZpY3Rvci1mZWxpeHMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtOC0xM19fMTItNDYtMzYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="79891374" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c6928cda-856a-4260-94d8-24e721104580/episodes/ff268391-3304-4a5f-8eba-b6da8eb26efb/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Video is not just content, it is the fastest way to build trust, spark emotion, and turn skeptical browsers into paying customers. Fabian Martinez breaks down why the most effective business videos are not flashy promos, but stories and testimonials that make people feel something and buy with confidence. Fabian and host Victor get straight to the real reason video works: people do not buy the product first, they buy the person behind it. If your content is not relatable, emotionally resonant, and built around a clear story, you are leaving , money on the table. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c6928cda-856a-4260-94d8-24e721104580/logos/70e44f04-410a-4b77-9ce9-d981d682fd02.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Why Your Business Needs Real People on Camera, Not Avatars</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[3rd Story Podcast Teaser Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The 3rd Story Podcast is coming soon. The story is just beginning. I'd love for you to be part of it.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">095767a9-52e7-4c2b-847a-85eabb5b57ff</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victor Felix]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:54:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5e7953fda34152ec07036149d1cae881bf1310d2ad6599cd22d432501badd755/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwOTU3NjdhOS01MmU3LTRjMmItODQ3YS04NWVhYmI1YjU3ZmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjNjkyOGNkYS04NTZhLTQyNjAtOTRkOC0yNGU3MjExMDQ1ODAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2M2QyOTMyNjY2MDg3ZGE1ZjIzMDQ2NjQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2OWNkZWM0NjE3ZjAyNzJkNGI0YjdlL3ZpY3Rvci1mZWxpeHMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNy0yOV9fMTEtNTQtNTIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="682257" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c6928cda-856a-4260-94d8-24e721104580/episodes/095767a9-52e7-4c2b-847a-85eabb5b57ff/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The 3rd Story Podcast is coming soon. The story is just beginning. I&apos;d love for you to be part of it.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:21</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c6928cda-856a-4260-94d8-24e721104580/logos/70e44f04-410a-4b77-9ce9-d981d682fd02.png"/><itunes:title>3rd Story Podcast Teaser Trailer</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessy Gonazalez, Creative Director, how to get out of your own way]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Jesse Gonazalez, a branding expert and creative director, shares the pivotal moments that transformed her approach, like shifting from controlling outcomes to trusting the process, and realigning her mindset with boldness and authenticity.</p><p></p><p>Discover how her powerful insights into psychology, color tactics, and client positioning helped her attract high-caliber clients and craft brands that truly stand out.</p><p></p><p>You’ll learn how to flip your perspective, get out of your own way, and become the “drug dealer” of your industry, offering samples of your genius to ignite lasting client relationships.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e3c9c01e-93c5-408d-8a14-b75230420395</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victor Felix]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:40:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/15445325e9056c725b7b3bb8a1ea81263f932232132e2d12c5d1c45959ce00ae/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlM2M5YzAxZS05M2M1LTQwOGQtOGExNC1iNzUyMzA0MjAzOTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjNjkyOGNkYS04NTZhLTQyNjAtOTRkOC0yNGU3MjExMDQ1ODAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2M2QyOTMyNjY2MDg3ZGE1ZjIzMDQ2NjQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzNTYzMGE5ODFiZTEyYzM5Yjg4MjU3L3ZpY3Rvci1mZWxpeHMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNi0xOV9fMTctNDAtNTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="90589457" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c6928cda-856a-4260-94d8-24e721104580/episodes/e3c9c01e-93c5-408d-8a14-b75230420395/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Jesse Gonazalez, a branding expert and creative director, shares the pivotal moments that transformed her approach, like shifting from controlling outcomes to trusting the process, and realigning her mindset with boldness and authenticity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover how her powerful insights into psychology, color tactics, and client positioning helped her attract high-caliber clients and craft brands that truly stand out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn how to flip your perspective, get out of your own way, and become the “drug dealer” of your industry, offering samples of your genius to ignite lasting client relationships.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:47:11</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c6928cda-856a-4260-94d8-24e721104580/logos/70e44f04-410a-4b77-9ce9-d981d682fd02.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Jessy Gonazalez, Creative Director, how to get out of your own way</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>