George Wright III argues that happiness is a daily choice, not something earned through revenue, recognition, or milestones, and that conditional happiness leads to an endless chase, burnout, anxiety, and stress. Wright emphasizes focusing on what you can control, your response, philosophy, and emotion,s calling emotional ownership a form of leadership.

He notes that goals often represent desired emotions (freedom, confidence, peace, joy), encourages listeners to recall a moment of happiness to prove it’s internally generated, and recommends designing days with small wins and rituals so happiness becomes intentional and strategic, anchored in gratitude.

01:01 Prosperity Pillar #7: “I Choose to Be Happy”

01:21 Why Conditional Happiness Leads to Burnout

02:40 Happiness Is a Path: Focus on What You Can Control

03:57 Make It a Daily Choice (Not a One-Time Decision)

04:20 You’re Not Chasing Things—You’re Chasing Feelings

05:01 Exercise: Recall a Happy Moment to Prove It’s Internal

05:55 Design Your Day: Rituals, Small Wins, and Strategic Joy

06:22 Weekly Challenge + Gratitude Anchor

06:54 Wrap-Up: Reach Out, Share What You’re Working On

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George Wright II interviews Jake Hadlock, founder and owner of Nutrient, a fast-growing contract manufacturer, and host of the Bottom Line podcast/YouTube show. Jake shares his path into supplements through his grandfather’s influence, early work in marketing at a supplement brand, and a shift toward product development and formulation consulting that led to building a manufacturing business.

They discuss how many supplement products are similar and how brand, marketing, and team execution often separate winners, while long-term success still depends on product experience and efficacy. Jake explains why proprietary blends can be misleading, how ingredients are listed from greatest to least within a blend, and how brands may “fairy dust” desirable ingredients.

00:37 Jake’s Origin Story: Family, Formulation & Finding the Path

02:11 Behind the Scenes of Supplements: What Really Sets Brands Apart

03:50 Proprietary Blends Explained: ‘Fairy Dusting’ & Label Red Flags

06:55 What Makes Companies Last: Innovation, Trends & Staying Ahead

08:37 AI in Formulation: Faster Copycats vs Real-World Product Experience

10:06 Efficacy vs Compliance vs Marketing: How Brands Play the Game

12:06 The Operator Mindset: Supply Chain, Production & Making It Work

14:50 Scaling Nutrient: Building the Team, SOPs & Systems to Grow

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‍About the Guest:

Jake Hadlock is a growth-focused entrepreneur and manufacturing executive in the health and wellness industry. As the CEO of Nutriient, Jake leads one of the fastest-growing contract supplement manufacturers in the United States, helping emerging and established brands bring high-quality nutritional products to market.

Jake is known for his candid insights into the realities of retail, capital strategy, and the competitive dynamics of the wellness space. He has shared his expertise on industry platforms, including the podcast Retail War Games, where he discusses manufacturing economics, brand positioning, and scaling strategies in today’s marketplace.

Website: Nutriient.biz

LinkedIn: Jake Hadlock

YouTube: Bottom Line

George Wright II interviews broadcaster and longtime host Nicea DeGering, who has spent about 30 years in television, including 23 years with Good Things Utah. Nicea shares how she pursued journalism from childhood, trained at BYU’s broadcasting program, and landed at ABC4 after an internship—ultimately being thrust into a crime reporter role at 23 when a reporter quit. She describes the steep learning curve of crime reporting, early failures, and how opposition and being told she couldn’t do it fueled her persistence.

Nicea reflects on covering the Elizabeth Smart case for eight weeks and how she would now bring more empathy and community perspective. She also discusses changes in media consumption, the rise of phones and digital platforms, and why trusted local sources still matter. Finally, she shares her passion for travel, explains how travel builds perspective and lasting memories, and previews a forthcoming travel podcast focused on making travel more accessible and experience-driven, tying it to end-of-life regrets about time and family. She closes by encouraging people to lean into what they’re passionate about, be multifaceted, and grow authority through consistent practice and connection, and provides her website and social channels for listeners to follow.

01:20 The Art of Making Guests Comfortable: News vs Lifestyle Hosting

02:24 Childhood Dream to Broadcast: BYU, Internships, and Early TV Lessons

04:12 Thrown Into Crime Reporting at 23: Trial by Fire in the Newsroom

05:59 The Surprise Pivot: Getting Assigned to Host ‘Good Things Utah’

07:32 Fuel for the Fire: Proving People Wrong & Taking the Opportunity

09:09 Using the Platform for Impact: Stories, Issues, and Making Utah Better

12:38 Media Has Changed: Connection Over Authority + The Rise of Phones & Social

14:57 Why ‘Good Things Utah’ Lasts: Format, Trust, and Local Credibility

16:58 From Local Reporter to Netflix: Revisiting the Elizabeth Smart Case

17:55 What I’d Do Differently Now: Empathy, Community, and Perspective

18:52 How to Build Connection: Listen Like You Mean It

20:11 Control the Narrative Without Sounding Scripted (Transitions + Talking Points)

21:40 Don’t Memorize—Prepare, Then Be Human on Camera

23:25 Confidence Comes From Reps: Do It Daily, Learn Through Failure

24:26 Why Travel Matters: Perspective, Family Memories, and a New Podcast

29:27 Travel as a Mindset: Regrets, Time, and Making Memories Now

About Nicea DeGering

An Emmy-award-winning television anchor, host, and media personality best known for her long-standing role on Good Things Utah, the lifestyle and morning show on ABC4 Utah. She began her broadcast career after graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Brigham Young University, quickly rising to become the Crime Reporter at ABC4 at age 23 — a rare achievement for such a young journalist.

Over more than 25 years on Utah television, Nicea has covered everything from breaking news like the 2002 Winter Olympics and the search for Elizabeth Smart to lifestyle interviews with high-profile figures and everyday community members alike.

Guest Resources

Official Website: https://www.niceadegering.com

Instagram: niceadegering

LinkedIn: Nicea DeGering