Most people are told to follow a clear path.
Chris Colton did the opposite.

In this episode of Operator Mindset, we sit down with Chris Colton to break down how curiosity, not structure, became the foundation of his career.

What looked like a messy, disconnected path was actually years of skill stacking, learning, and real-world repetition that built something rare.

We talk about:
• Why curiosity is not a distraction, it’s an advantage
• How “random” skills turn into real leverage
• The power of skill stacking over traditional career paths
• Learning in public and adapting in real time
• How AI is changing the way we work and think

This episode is for anyone who feels like their path doesn’t make sense yet.

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At the beginning, saying yes feels like progress.

You take every project.
Every client.
Every opportunity.

Because it moves you forward.

Until you start to see what it’s actually costing you.

In this episode, Howie sits down with Daniel Ross to talk about the shift most business owners go through — but rarely talk about:

From taking everything
to choosing intentionally

From being busy
to building something that actually works

From reacting
to setting standards

This is the moment where a business either grows up -
or stays stuck.

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Operator Mindset is about building with clarity, not noise.

What does it really take to reinvent yourself - more than once?

In this episode of Operator Mindset, Howie sits down with Lori for a conversation about reinvention, mindset, and building strength, both mentally and physically, through different stages of life.

From working in a high-pressure media environment to transitioning into education, writing, and now a new chapter, Lori shares what it means to evolve without losing yourself.

They also dive into:

• Reinventing your career at different life stages
• The mindset behind starting over
• Strength, discipline, and long-term health
• The shift from “appearance” to performance and longevity
• Why confidence and consistency matter more than perfection

This is a conversation about growth, resilience, and building a life that continues to evolve with you.

🎙️ Episode now live.