118. Richard Goodall: From Rejection to Winning America’s Got Talent

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118. Richard Goodall: From Rejection to Winning America’s Got Talent

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Before the Golden Buzzer and the standing ovations, Richard Goodall was a school janitor whose shot at America’s Got Talent seemed to be over. Then came a second chance—and a journey that ended with him winning it all and singing alongside Journey.

In this episode of Speak & Get What You Want, Richard joins Chad Kerby to share three powerful lessons: recognize your worth, have the courage to take your shot, and keep hope alive when things don’t go as planned. He opens up about rejection, his first flight, stage fright, and why winning hasn’t erased every struggle.

Richard’s story is a reminder that you don’t have to feel fearless or have everything figured out to begin. You just have to be willing to try.