Prosperity mindset: Break beliefs, build wealth

Ange Dove (00:01)
Welcome to You're the Boss podcast show. Today I have a guest with me, Randy Gage. I’m very excited to have him here because he’s got a super interesting story and will share a lot of valuable knowledge. Randy, welcome to the show.

Randy Gage (00:19)
Hey Ange, great to be on with you.

Ange Dove (00:22)
You’re welcome. Tell us a little bit about your background for those who may not know you.

Randy Gage (00:30)
My work is all about how we make the world a more prosperous place. I believe we do that by making individuals more prosperous. There’s no law or medicine that can make everyone prosperous—it’s about consciousness. We need to elevate people’s awareness that they’re meant to live lives of health, happiness, and prosperity.

Ange Dove (01:05)
That’s something I’ve been reflecting on recently. Can you explain what you mean by consciousness and how it affects people’s lives?

Randy Gage (01:27)
Sure. On my website, I offer a free booklet called Seven Elements of an Abundant Life. It lays the foundation for anyone who wants to be healthier, happier, and more prosperous.

One big misconception is that prosperity is just about money—it’s not. There are four quadrants of a prosperous life:

1. Resources (Money & Material Wealth)

2. Health & Wellness

3. Spiritual & Mental Harmony

4. Significance (Purpose & Meaning)

You can have wealth, but if you’re unhealthy or alone, what’s the point?

Ange Dove (03:07)
So money is just one part. What about the others?

Randy Gage (03:15)
Exactly. You could be earning millions, but if your health is failing, you’d trade it all just to feel well again. True prosperity is holistic.

Randy Gage (05:13)
I learned how to make money—then I realized there’s something beyond success: significance.

You start asking: Did I make the world better? Even by one millimeter. That’s where giving back, mentoring, and purpose come in.

Ange Dove (05:44)
So money shouldn’t be the main driver?

Randy Gage (06:13)
Right. Many believe business exists only to make money. But what if its purpose is to do good—and money follows? That shift changed everything for me.

Ange Dove (10:38)
What made 2025 your most successful year?

Randy Gage (10:53)
I realized I didn’t scale my business—I scaled my transformation.

To grow income, you must grow yourself. Each level requires a new version of you.

What I changed:

• Set a higher baseline for my business

• Delegated more (focused on my “genius zone”)

• Used AI tools to scale output

• Read 1 hour daily

• Hired support to eliminate distractions

Result: more output, less effort, better life balance.

Ange Dove (15:01)
So this all comes from mindset and consciousness?

Randy Gage (15:14)
Absolutely. Growth comes from:

• Reading

• Learning

• Attending events

• Surrounding yourself with high-level thinkers

Your environment shapes your results.

Randy Gage (18:07)
That’s why I created my mastermind. When you’re around people achieving incredible things, it raises your standards automatically.

Randy Gage (21:09)
You can also learn what not to do. I’ve worked with billionaires whose values I didn’t agree with. Success without integrity isn’t worth it.

Randy Gage (23:15)
Social media often shows fake success—rented cars, borrowed lifestyles. I’ve lived the real version: wealth, luxury, excess.

And then I learned:

• Making money ≠ managing money

• Wealth requires stewardship

Ange Dove (26:25)
What was your defining turning point?

Randy Gage (26:38)
At 15, I was in jail for armed robbery. Later, at 30, my business collapsed and I lost everything.

That’s when I asked:
“Who is always at the scene of the crime?”

The answer was me. That changed everything.

Randy Gage (30:00)
Most people blame external factors. But life isn’t random.

About 98% of outcomes come from our choices.

Ange Dove (32:02)
What’s the first step to change?

Randy Gage (32:16)
Identify your limiting beliefs:

• “Money is bad”

• “Rich people are evil”

• “I don’t deserve success”

These are usually formed by age 8—from family, school, religion, and media.

Randy Gage (34:10)
Most beliefs are subconscious. My book Radical Rebirth breaks down how to:

• Identify limiting beliefs

• Understand where they came from

• Rebuild empowering ones
  
  

Ange Dove (36:14)
People interpret the same situation differently.

Randy Gage (37:23)
Exactly. We all operate through our own filters. That’s why self-awareness—and often external support—is critical.

🛠️ Inner Work & Growth

Randy Gage (37:41)
You can’t do it alone. Sometimes you need:

• Coaching

• Mentorship

• Therapy

I did 3 years of therapy to overcome deep-rooted beliefs.

Ange Dove (43:57)
That’s a powerful way to describe limiting beliefs.

Thank you so much, Randy. It’s been fascinating. You can find his work at randygage.com—we’ll link it below.

Randy Gage (44:38)
My upcoming book is Wealth Without Apology. It explores how society makes people feel guilty for being successful—and how to break free from that.

Ange Dove (45:58)
That’s like the “tall poppy syndrome.”

Randy Gage (45:43)
Exactly—the tallest flower gets cut first. But playing small is no way to live.

Ange Dove (46:06)
Thank you so much for being here.

Randy Gage (46:06)
Thanks for having me. Peace.