EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward

Zander Sprague

Booking Overview

A motivational, interview-driven show where Zander Sprague explores how real people overcome fear, identity issues, and perceived limits to start taking meaningful action. It’s a strong fit for guests who can share credible, personal “first step” frameworks—spanning mindset, purpose, and performance—without getting overly academic.

Metrics

Episodes: 127

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

30s Ad: 39 - 49, 60s Ad: 48 - 58

Contact Information

zander@epicbegins.com

Host

Zander Sprague - Bestselling author, acclaimed motivational speaker, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). He is the award-winning author of EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward: How to Plan, Achieve, and...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:

Authors, keynote speakers, endurance/athletic high performers, creative strategists, or other credible subject-matter voices with a compelling personal transformation and actionable lessons (often tied to mindset, mental health, identity, goal-setting, or performance).

Required Achievements:

Published book or major speaking presence, Notable career pivot or public-facing expertise, Documented personal transformation (e.g., overcoming depression/fear/limits), Demonstrated performance achievements (e.g., endurance events) or audience engagement

Recent Guest Discussions

Greg Bennick - Fear Of Success, Meaning, Taking The First Step, Consistency

Nick McGowan - Identity, Purpose, Transformation, Mental Health, Breaking From Expectations

Jeffrey Weiss - Starting Late, Marathon/ultra/ironman Pursuits, Mindset And Structure, Handling Failure

Recent Topics

Motivation, Personal Development, Mental Health, Purpose, Resilience, Goal Setting, Identity, Performance, Habits, Mindset

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward

Fear Of Success Is Real—And It Might Be Holding You Back With Greg Bennick

May 18, 2026

In this energizing episode of Epic Begins With 1 Step Forward, Zander sits down with keynote speaker, author, and performer Greg Bennick, whose career began with a simple mistake that turned into a life-changing path. What started as a missed coin-collecting class led Greg to discover juggling—and ultimately a lifelong passion for engaging audiences around the world. Greg shares insights from his book Reclaim the Moment, diving into why meaning matters, how fear of success can quietly hold us...

From Rock Bottom To Creative Purpose: Nick McGowan’s Journey Back To Himself

May 11, 2026

In this raw and powerful episode of Epic Begins With 1 Step Forward, Zander sits down with creative strategist and podcast expert Nick McGowan for a deeply honest conversation about identity, purpose, and transformation. Nick shares his journey from childhood struggles and emotional disconnect to building a successful career that ultimately left him feeling empty and lost. After hitting rock bottom and facing moments of severe depression, he began the difficult work of reconnecting ...

Marathons, Ironman, And The Power Of Starting Late With Jeffrey Weiss

May 04, 2026

In this inspiring episode of Epic Begins With 1 Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with endurance athlete and author Jeffrey Weiss, whose journey proves it’s never too late to rewrite your story. Starting with his first 10K at age 48, Jeffrey went on to complete marathons, ultra races—including a brutal 72-mile run—and multiple Ironman competitions in his late 50s and early 60s. He shares how setting bold, “big, hairy, audacious goals” transformed not just his fitness, but his mindse...

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