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Five Years, 900 Episodes, and We’re Just Getting Started

The Joey Pinz Conversations podcast officially released its first episode on September 1, 2021—but the journey really began in August.

That was when we started recording, experimenting, learning, and building something without knowing exactly where it would lead. Like most meaningful accomplishments, the work began before the world saw the result.

Five years later, on August 12, 2026, we released our 900th episode.

Nine hundred conversations.

Nine hundred opportunities to listen, learn, laugh, challenge assumptions, and better understand the people behind their accomplishments.

It is a milestone I’m incredibly proud of—but it is also a reminder that the biggest achievements are rarely created by one dramatic moment. They are built by consistently showing up.

What 900 Conversations Have Taught Me

Every guest arrives with a different background, story, mission, and definition of success. Yet after 900 episodes, certain lessons continue to surface.

Success is rarely a straight line. Almost every accomplished person I’ve interviewed has faced rejection, failure, uncertainty, or an unexpected pivot.

Discipline matters more than motivation. Motivation can help us begin, but it is discipline that keeps us moving when the excitement wears off.

Reinvention can happen at any age. There is no expiration date on changing direction, starting something new, improving your health, rebuilding a business, or pursuing a bigger purpose.

The strongest leaders remain curious. They do not pretend to have every answer. They listen, ask better questions, and remain open to learning.

Perhaps the most important lesson is that difficult seasons often create a deeper sense of purpose. The moments we would never choose can become the experiences that shape who we are and how we serve others.

You may have seen claims that 91% of podcasts never make it beyond 10 episodes or that 93% fail to last one year. Those figures are frequently repeated, but I could not find a reliable current study supporting them. The more defensible statistics above still tell the story: starting a podcast is easy; continuing one for five years is not.

But this was never about chasing an episode count.

It was—and still is—about one question:

The People Behind 900 Episodes

August brings another major milestone: the 900th episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations.

Although I may host the conversations, I did not build this podcast alone.

Every guest who trusted me with their story helped shape it. Every listener who watched, downloaded, subscribed, commented, shared an episode, or recommended a guest helped the podcast grow.

My production partners, sponsors, event organizers, friends, colleagues, and family have all played a role in helping us reach this milestone.

Many of our most memorable conversations happened because someone made an introduction, invited us to an event, shared an idea, or simply encouraged us to continue.

To everyone who has been part of these first 900 episodes: thank you.

This milestone belongs to all of us.

Episodes Arriving in the Second Half of August in the Second Half of August 2026

The celebration continues with nine new conversations covering technology, business, wellness, leadership, AI, and personal transformation.

Dropping August 19

#906 Rajesh Patil: 🚀 The Technology Shift That Changes Everything

Rajesh Patil explores a major technology shift and what it could mean for businesses, leaders, and the way we work. It is a timely conversation about recognizing change early and preparing for what comes next.

#907 Alison Keutgen: 🏍️ Why Being Yourself Is Harder Than Success

Alison Keutgen joins me for a conversation about authenticity and the courage it takes to live and lead as yourself. We explore why traditional success can sometimes be easier to pursue than the difficult work of discovering who you really are.

#908 Sarah Armstrong: The Discipline of Juggling Work, Parenting & Self-Care

Sarah Armstrong discusses the daily challenge of balancing professional responsibilities, parenting, and personal well-being. This conversation looks at why self-care requires discipline—and why taking care of yourself is essential when so many others depend on you.

#909 Susan Nemeth: 🌍 From Refugee Roots to AI Innovation: Building Businesses That Last

Susan Nemeth shares a journey shaped by resilience, entrepreneurship, and innovation. We discuss what it takes to build businesses that endure while adapting to the opportunities and challenges created by artificial intelligence.

#910 Tommy Rhee: 🚀 The Future of Healing Without Needles

Tommy Rhee introduces a different way of thinking about healing and wellness without relying on needles. Our conversation explores emerging possibilities in care and how innovation may reshape the way people approach recovery and well-being.

Dropping August 26

#911 Scorpio Lamonte: 🔥 Hope Is a Decision

Scorpio Lamonte delivers a powerful message about choosing hope, especially when circumstances make it difficult. We discuss why hope is more than a feeling—it can be a deliberate decision that influences how we respond, recover, and move forward.

#912 Alisa Angelo: 🦞 Why Great Leaders Choose Discomfort Over Comfort

Alisa Angelo explores why leadership growth rarely happens inside our comfort zones. This conversation examines how embracing discomfort can build resilience, improve decision-making, and prepare leaders for greater responsibilities.

#913 David Barron: 🧠 How Hypnosis Rewrites the Mind

David Barron takes us inside the fascinating world of hypnosis and its relationship to thoughts, behaviors, and deeply established patterns. We explore how the mind can be influenced, redirected, and potentially rewritten to support meaningful change.

#914 Saurabh Sandhir: 🚀 Turning AI Risk Into Revenue for MSPs

Saurabh Sandhir explains how MSPs can move beyond viewing AI only as a threat and begin treating it as a business opportunity. We discuss how understanding AI risk can help providers create new services, strengthen client relationships, and develop additional revenue.