April 13, 2026
A MESSAGE FROM TIM
Here's what I've learned about success: you can chase it your whole life and never catch it. Or you can shift your focus to creating value, and watch success chase you.
Nashville is 3 weeks away. May 2–3. And the closer we get, the more I realize what makes these rooms so powerful. It's not just the speakers. It's not just the strategy. It's the fact that everyone in the room has made a decision to stop waiting and start building. They're not chasing someone else's definition of success, they're creating their own.
That's what value creation is about. It's about showing up with something real to offer. It's about building relationships, not just networks. It's about investing in the right rooms with the right people at the right time.
And that time is now.
If you've been on the fence, if you've been waiting for a sign, if you've been wondering whether Nashville is worth it, let me be clear: the people who win are the ones who move. They don't wait for perfect conditions. They create them.
3 weeks. That's all the time between you and a weekend that could change the trajectory of your year. Don't let this moment pass you by.
Tim Storey
What Nashville Will Do For You
Watch what Garrett White had to say about the Miami Mastermind experience. This is what happens when you invest in yourself and show up ready to grow.
Nashville is going to deliver the same level of transformation. The only question is: will you be there?
Success Magazine Celebration: Thank You
Saturday night in Beverly Hills was incredible, and I have to thank everyone who came out to celebrate with me. Being on the cover of Success Magazine (you can find it at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and anywhere magazines are sold!) was an honor, but what made the night truly special was seeing so many of you show up to support, connect, and just enjoy being together.
The energy in that room was electric. People were laughing, sharing stories, making real connections, it was exactly the kind of night where you walk away feeling grateful for the people in your life. Thank you for being part of it and for making it so memorable.
And a huge thank you to our incredible sponsors who made it all possible:
Success Magazine, Figaro & Co, Building Badass Podcast, Aragon Tax Return Services, Goals Construction, LLC, Ike's Love & Sandwiches, Sustain (a Documentary by Montell Jordan), The Ben Reinburg Show, Alliance - Where Rare Opportunities Meet Earned Trust, Kiki, The Final Percent, Monetizer Engine, YumpYard, and Complete Weddings + Events.
Your partnership and belief in this mission means everything. Thank you for leading with generosity.
The Miracle Mentality Podcast
This podcast keeps reaching new people because of one reason: you actually use what you hear. You don't just consume episodes, you implement them. You share them with someone who's struggling. You show up week after week ready to do the work, not just hear about it. That kind of commitment is what separates real transformation from entertainment.
If an episode has changed something for you, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Tell us what clicked, what you're doing differently, or which conversation stayed with you. It takes two minutes and helps us reach more people who need exactly what we're talking about here.
🎙️ Episode 35: John Lee Dumas: Army Veteran Turned Business Podcaster on Creating Freedom Through Focus and Value
John Lee Dumas spent years chasing success the traditional way: through money, status, and the "right" career path. After leaving the U.S. Army, he went through six years of frustration, trying law school, corporate finance, and real estate only to feel stuck and unfulfilled.
Everything shifted when one insight changed his direction: stop chasing success, and start creating value.
That decision led him to launch Entrepreneurs On Fire, a daily podcast that has now reached millions of listeners, produced over 4,700 episodes, and built a life of freedom, impact, and financial success. John is also the author of The Common Path to Uncommon Successand leads a high-level mastermind focused on financial freedom and fulfillment.
In this episode, John breaks down:
● Why chasing success keeps you stuck and what to focus on instead
● How to break out of the grind mentality and build something sustainable
● The power of daily consistency and why showing up matters more than perfection
● Creating freedom on your own terms financially, personally, and professionally
If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" but still not getting where you want to be, this conversation will shift your perspective.
Comeback Collective Member Spotlight:
Manuel Aragon
I want to take a moment to celebrate someone in our Comeback Collective community who has truly embodied what it means to lead with love, build with integrity, and create lasting impact.
Manuel Aragon, owner of Aragon Tax Return Services in Denver, has been a consistent force for good not just in his business, but in this community. Over the time we've featured him, we've watched him:
✅ Be named Top Tax Specialist of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) ✅ Grace the cover of The Hollywood Magazine
✅ Be profiled by Legacy Makers TV and Marquis Emerging Leaders ✅ Build a thriving practice serving clients across Colorado and nationwide with over 13 years of expertise in tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and financial planning
But beyond the accolades, what stands out most about Manuel is his heart. He's a national bestselling author, a dedicated father, and someone who built his business on the values of integrity, transparency, and empowerment. His journey from overcoming early life challenges to creating something meaningful is exactly what this community is about.
If you're looking for expert financial guidance from someone who genuinely cares about your success whether it's tax season support, year-round planning, or building a solid financial foundation Manuel is your guy.
Connect with Manuel Aragon: 🌐 www.aragontaxreturnservices.com 📸 Instagram: @manuelaragon_aragontaxservices 👥 Facebook: facebook.com/manuel.aragon.5264 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/manuel-aragon-26084187
Manuel, thank you for being part of this family. Your impact is real, your work is excellent, and your story is inspiring. We're proud of you.
Closing Message
Success isn't something you chase. It's something you create.
You create it by showing up in the right rooms. By building relationships that matter. By focusing on value instead of validation. By making decisions that align with where you're going, not where you've been.
John Lee Dumas spent six years chasing the wrong things before he figured that out. And once he did, everything changed. He built a global brand, financial freedom, and a life on his own terms not because he got lucky, but because he shifted his focus to what actually matters.
That's what Nashville is going to do for you.
3 weeks. May 2–3. This is your opportunity to be in a room with people who are building real success, creating real value, and refusing to settle for less than what they're capable of.
Stop chasing. Start creating. And I'll see you in Nashville.
With love,
Tim
