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Hosted by with Travis Penfield · business · EN-US
If you’re a builder, leader, or change-maker, you already know the tension: the push and pull between where you are and where you want to be. It’s the moments when success doesn’t feel like you expected, when growth forces hard decisions, or when challenges test your limits. Hosted by Travis Penfield, The Tension explores how high-performing leaders navigate these pivotal moments. You won’t find simple solutions here—because the tension isn’t something to be solved. Instead, you’ll hear stories, strategies, and insights to help you manage the tension and turn it into fuel for your personal and professional success.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIf you’re a builder, leader, or change-maker, you already know the tension: the push and pull between where you are and where you want to be. It’s the moments when success doesn’t feel like you expected, when growth forces hard decisions, or when challenges test your limits.
Recent episodes include "The Tension of Leveling Up" (12 October 2026, 61 minutes), "The Tension of Leveling Up" (12 October 2026, 61 minutes), and "The Tension of Having a Blueprint" (21 September 2026, 59 minutes).
The Tension publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 25 episodes.
Booking probability for The Tension is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Tension requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Tension's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for The Tension are Business & Management Consulting. The Tension has a business audience.
The Tension is a business podcast with 25 episodes published.
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What does it really take to level up in life without losing sight of what matters most? Travis Penfield sits down with longtime friend Clint Phillips, Founder & CEO of Medici, to explore The Tension of Leveling Up and...
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<p>What does it really take to level up in life without losing sight of what matters most?</p><p>Travis Penfield sits down with longtime friend Clint Phillips, Founder & CEO of Medici, to explore <b>The Tension of...
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<p><b>How do you build a different life when the blueprint you were given isn’t the one you want to follow?</b><br/><br/>In this episode of The Tension Podcast, Travis Penfield sits down with <b>Luke Stanton, President...
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How do you build a different life when the blueprint you were given isn’t the one you want to follow? In this episode of The Tension Podcast , Travis Penfield sits down with Luke Stanton, President of The Collective...
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What does it take to scale something without losing yourself in the process? In this episode of The Tension Podcast , Travis Penfield sits down with longtime friend Tim Heyl, founder and CEO of Homeward, to explore The...
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<p>What does it take to scale something without losing yourself in the process?</p><p>In this episode of <b>The Tension Podcast</b>, Travis Penfield sits down with longtime friend Tim Heyl, founder and CEO of Homeward...
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<p>What does it really mean to make an impact?<br/><br/>In this episode of The Tension Podcast, Travis Penfield sits down with Rob West—CEO of Kingdom Advisors and host of Faith & Finance—to explore why impact isn't...
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What does it actually mean to be successful (and how do you know when you've crossed the line from ambition into something that's costing you more than it's worth)? In this episode, Travis sits down with Jeff Davidson...
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<p>What does it actually mean to be successful (and how do you know when you've crossed the line from ambition into something that's costing you more than it's worth)? In this episode, Travis sits down with Jeff...
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<p>Most founder-led companies hit a wall. Not because the idea was wrong, but because the energy that built the business starts working against it. In this episode, Travis sits down with Phil Murray, President of...
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Most founder-led companies hit a wall. Not because the idea was wrong, but because the energy that built the business starts working against it. In this episode, Travis sits down with Phil Murray, President of Marbella...
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<p>We all know time is finite. So why is it so hard to actually live like it matters? In this episode, Travis sits down with Mike Sharrow, CEO of C12, the nation's leading peer advisory organization for Christian CEOs...
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<p>If you've ever felt guilty for keeping or burned for giving, this one's for you.</p><p>Travis sits down with his longtime friend Justin Lopez, President of 25 Giving, for a conversation about why stewardship and...
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<p>In this episode, Travis Penfield sits down with Elizabeth Odegaard to explore what it means to show up personally and for others in the hardest seasons of life. </p><p>With honesty and depth, she reflects on the...
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<p>In this episode, Travis sits down with <b>Doug McNamee</b>, Vice President and Director of Athletics at Baylor University, to explore the tension between relentless pursuit and the ability to let go of...
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<p>In this episode, Travis sits down with Amber Allen to unpack the weight and responsibility of representation. What it means to be the only one in the room, to carry expectations that aren’t always spoken, and to...
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<p>In this episode, Travis sits down with Scott Neils, Executive Vice President at 49 Financial, to unpack the lifelong tension between wanting to be liked and needing to be respected. Scott shares how early experiences...
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<p>In this episode, Travis sits down with <b>Kylie Allen, CPA</b> to explore what happens when ambition outpaces capacity. Drawing from her journey as a high-performing professional, leader, and mother, Kylie shares how...
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<p>In this episode, Travis sits down with Brandon Lanz, VP at 49 Financial, to explore how delayed gratification has shaped every part of his story—from the legendary two-and-a-half-year journey from a borderline cringy...
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<p>What happens when the beliefs you were taught collide with the lessons you’ve lived? In this episode, Travis sits down with Dean Dillenberg, VP at 49 Financial, overseeing Los Angeles and Austin, to unpack how we...
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