What if the only thing standing between where you are… and where you want to be… is one bold decision you haven’t made yet?

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, Robin Bailey and Al McDonald sit down with Dan Turner, CEO at Xperigo, to unpack a career built not on perfect timing or traditional paths, but on courage, persistence, and the willingness to step through doors before they fully open.

Dan’s journey starts far from the boardroom, as an 18-year-old tow truck driver with no clear direction. But one moment, one story, one decision to believe something bigger was possible, set him on a path that would eventually lead him to the CEO seat.

This conversation dives deep into what it really takes to grow into leadership, how calculated risks can redefine your career, and why the leaders who win today are the ones who lead with trust, vulnerability, and genuine care.

From spotting opportunity before it’s obvious, to building a culture that fuels performance, to redefining what great leadership actually looks like, this episode is a powerful reminder that success is not a straight line, it’s a series of brave choices made consistently over time.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re capable of more, or felt the pull toward something bigger but hesitated to act, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what’s possible.

You’ll hear about:

• Why one moment of belief can completely change the trajectory of your life
• How Dan Turner turned a bold hunch into a multi-million dollar opportunity
• The real reason most people stay stuck in their comfort zone
• Why risk is required if you want to reach your full potential
• How confidence is built through action, not certainty
• The mindset shift that turns “failure” into growth
• Why opportunity rarely announces itself, and how to spot it early
• How proactive thinking separates top performers from everyone else
• The role persistence plays in long-term success
• Why stepping outside your comfort zone is non-negotiable for growth

We talk about:

• 00:00 Introduction to Dan Turner and Xperigo
• 02:30 From tow truck driver to CEO, the origin story
• 05:00 The moment that sparked a bold, long-term vision
• 08:00 Why big goals feel overwhelming, and how to start anyway
• 11:00 Comfort zones vs. growth, why staying safe keeps you stuck
• 14:00 The Apple iPhone story, spotting opportunity before the world sees it
• 17:30 Turning a bold idea into a multi-million dollar deal
• 20:00 Risk, doubt, and why the upside is always worth it
• 23:00 The mindset that separates leaders from followers
• 25:30 Culture vs performance, why they fuel each other
• 28:00 Building trust, transparency, and high-performing teams
• 31:00 Leadership today, why vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness
• 34:00 The future of leadership and building a legacy that lasts

Connect with Dan

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnerdan/ 
• Website: https://www.xperigo.com/ 

Connect with Us

• LinkedIn: Robin Bailey and Al McDonald  
• Website: Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group