Episode 82: Why a Top Doctor Walked Away from His Dream
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode of Freedom Factory, host Brandon Cunningham dives deep into the life of Dr. Skip Campbell to answer one question: Why would someone at the peak of their professional career leave it all behind?
Dr. Campbell shares his journey from being a "rebel" and military veteran to building a thriving chiropractic practice in Colorado, eventually treating professional athletes for the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Avalanche. Despite his success and being $300,000 in debt to start his business, a near-death experience on a ski slope at age 38 changed his perspective forever.
Highlights of this episode include:
The Price of Success: How Dr. Campbell went from delivering bread and cake to becoming one of the most successful chiropractors in his state.
The Illusion of Ownership: The "smell of mortality" on a Colorado mountain that made Skip realize his business actually owned him—and that if he couldn't physically work, his family's income would vanish .
Choosing Freedom Over Status: A candid discussion on the struggle for "time and money" and why most adults find themselves in a worse financial position than when they were eighteen .
The Power of Proximity: Why surrounding yourself with people who have already achieved what you want is the fastest track to success .
Join us as we explore the turning point where a doctor decided that his time and his family were more valuable than his title.
Ready to transform your mindset and achieve your goals? Subscribe now to "Freedom Factory" podcast and never miss an episode!
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In this episode of Freedom Factory, host Brandon Cunningham dives deep into the life of Dr. Skip Campbell to answer one question: Why would someone at the peak of their professional career leave it all behind? Dr. Campbell shares his journey from being a "rebel" and military veteran to building a thriving chiropractic practice in Colorado, eventually treating professional athletes for the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Avalanche. Despite his success and being $300,000 in debt to start his business, a near-death experience on a ski slope at age 38 changed his perspective forever. Highlights of this episode include: The Price of Success: How Dr. Campbell went from delivering bread and cake to becoming one of the most successful chiropractors in his state. The Illusion of Ownership: The "smell of mortality" on a Colorado mountain that made Skip realize his business actually owned him—and that if he couldn't physically work, his family's income would vanish . Choosing Freedom Over Status: A candid discussion on the struggle for "time and money" and why most adults find themselves in a worse financial position than when they were eighteen . The Power of Proximity: Why surrounding yourself with people who have already achieved what you want is the fastest track to success . Join us as we explore the turning point where a doctor decided that his time and his family were more valuable than his title. Ready to transform your mindset and achieve your goals? Subscribe now to "Freedom Factory" podcast and never miss an episode!