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That Will Nevr Work Podcast

Maurice D. Chism, Sr. | Entrepreneur & Business Strategist

  The Podcast That Solves What’s Keeping You From Your Next Move

That Will Nevr Work is for professionals and entrepreneurs who know they are capable of more but need greater clarity, stronger decisions, and practical strategies to move forward.

Hosted by Maurice D. Chism, Sr.—award-winning podcaster, business strategist, educator, and Certified Master Entrepreneurship Coach—the show solves the disconnect between potential and execution. Through candid guest conversations and focused solo episodes, Maurice examines the challenges that affect business growth, career transitions, leadership, confidence, purpose, and personal progress.

Each episode delivers real experiences, practical insights, and actionable next steps from entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders, creators, and everyday people who moved forward after being told, “That will nevr work.”

Whether you are building a business, advancing your career, developing an idea, navigating change, or deciding what comes next, this podcast will challenge you to think more clearly, act more intentionally, and turn possibility into progress.

The podcast is part of the larger Well Why Not ecosystem. Listeners can continue the work through the Well Why Not Workbook and the WYN Inner Circle—a community built around reflection, accountability, implementation, and meaningful progress.

Listen. Make the decision. Take the next step.

Sometimes the thing they said would never work is exactly what the world needs.
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  • S7 · E79
    Friday · 31 min

    Why Winning Stops Feeling Like Enough with Janylene Turcotte

    You've done the work. You've succeeded. You've held it all together — and yet life still feels like a solid 7 out of 10, with a hollowness you can't quite name. In this eye-opening episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice sits down with Janylène...

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  • S7 · E77
    September 1 · 25 min

    They Said Listening Was a Soft Skill with Tom Vander Well

    Everyone says they're "customer-obsessed" — but Tom Vander Well has actually listened, to more than 100,000 real business phone calls over 30+ years. In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice (a call-center veteran himself) sits down with Tom —...

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  • S7 · E76
    August 25 · 13 min

    Well, Why Not? Business Mindset

    We often wait for permission to chase our biggest ideas, letting fear and doubt hold us back. Maurice discusses why the best way to move forward is to stop asking for approval and start asking “Why not?” Chapter Summary: 00:00 Challenging the Need...

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  • S7 · E75
    August 21 · 25 min

    The Voice Is Lying to You with Dr. Albert Bramante

      Why do so many wildly talented people talk themselves out of their own dreams? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice sits down with Dr. Albert Bramante — talent agent, psychology professor, certified hypnotist, and author of Rise Above the...

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  • S7 · E74
    August 20 · 11 min

    When Strategy Meets Purpose

    Are you living your life on autopilot without realizing it? Maurice discusses the danger of confusing movement with progress and explains why you need to pause, reflect, and re-engage with your true purpose. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction and...

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  • S7 · E73
    August 19 · 29 min

    Serve First, Sell Never with Billy Sammons

      What if the reason marketing feels so exhausting is that you've been doing the cold version everyone told you was normal? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice sits down with Billy Sammons, founder of Live Local Warm Marketing and a...

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  • S7 · E72
    August 18 · 11 min

    You Were Living on Autopilot

    Discover how to bridge the gap between your strategy and personal purpose. Maurice Chism explains why professional progress feels empty without alignment and how to ensure your daily plans support the person you are becoming. In This Episode:...

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  • S7 · E71
    August 14 · 37 min

    Your Reign Is Now with Kimberly Spencer

      You have real value to offer. You have a story worth telling. So why are you still invisible? The answer isn't in your content strategy. It's in your story — and Kimberly Spencer is here to help you rewrite it.   In this episode of That Will Nevr...

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  • S7 · E70
    August 13 · 11 min

    I’m Fine

    Do you often mask your true feelings by saying “I’m fine”? Maurice discusses the dangers of falling into robotic routines and explains why honesty, rather than silence, is the true source of professional and personal strength. In This Episode:...

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  • S7 · E69
    August 12 · 24 min

    The Boring Business Is the Brilliant Business with Jon Ostenson

      What if the fastest path to scale isn't wider — it's more focused? What if the businesses most people overlook are the ones most quietly building generational wealth?   In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice sits down with Jon Ostenson —...

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  • S7 · E68
    August 11 · 11 min

    Borrowed Dreams and Hand-Me-Down Goals

    We often inherit dreams from family, teachers, or society without realizing they don’t belong to us. Maurice shares personal stories of chasing empty validation and offers a way to reclaim your own authentic purpose. Chapter Summary: 00:00:00 The...

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  • S7 · E67
    August 7 · 28 min

    Never Say Can't with Lacey Cadieux-McLean

      What if the most underestimated productivity decision you make every day happens before you ever open your laptop — and it's happening in your closet?   In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice sits down with Lacey Cadieux-McLean — founder...

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  • S7 · E66
    August 5 · 33 min

    Stop Apologizing for Being the Leader with Kim Miller-Hershon

      What if the most expensive thing you're doing in your business right now is softening your leadership to make sure everyone around you is comfortable with it?   In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice sits down with Kim Miller-Hershon —...

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  • S7 · E65
    July 30 · 12 min

    Turning Insight into Consistent Improvement

      Maurice discusses how to consistently turn insights into improvement by building responsive systems. This episode explores the critical difference between awareness and action, emphasizing how closing feedback loops drives personal and professional...

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  • S7 · E64
    July 28 · 12 min

    The Version of You That Never Got a Vote

     Have you ever felt like you lost a piece of yourself to gain acceptance? Maurice shares insights on how survival instincts can quiet our true voices, pushing us into roles that block our purpose. This episode asks us to consider who we stopped being...

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  • S7 · E63
    July 23 · 11 min

    Pivoting with Purpose

      Maurice discusses the difference between staying the course and staying stuck. He shares personal experiences and insights on pivoting with purpose, emphasizing responsiveness over being right. Learn how strategic pivots can protect momentum and...

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  • S7 · E62
    July 21 · 12 min

    When Success Still Feels Empty

      Maurice discusses the emptiness that can arise when achievement lacks alignment with purpose. This episode helps achievers who feel disconnected, exploring how true significance outweighs mere success and the dangers of chasing external validation...

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  • S7 · E61
    July 16 · 12 min

    Self-Audits and Honest Reflection- Leading Yourself First

      Most people seek external feedback but avoid self-reflection, hindering their true growth. This episode tells how embracing honest self-audits, rather than relying on assumptions, helps individuals clarify their paths and lead with integrity,...

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  • S7 · E60
    July 14 · 12 min

    The Cost of Never Asking “Why”

      Maurice discusses the hidden costs of living on autopilot, urging listeners to ask hard questions and make intentional decisions. This episode explores how comfort can lead to complacency, impact personal growth, and hinder purpose. Learn to take...

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