How to Build a Steel Empire: Focus, Grit & Discipline — Bobby Mesmer (#175)

Bobby Mesmer is the Founder & CEO of RMG Erectors & Constructors. Tune in, as Bobby reflects on his upbringing in South Jersey, the difference between owning a business and actually operating one at a high level, getting his start in the steel industry, how failure shaped his growth as an operator and leader, the early roots of the steel business in the United States and why major steel...

Life After War Dogs: What Came Next — David Packouz (#174)

David Packouz is an American Entrepreneur, Musician, Founder of Singular Sound, and the real-life inspiration behind the film War Dogs, with Miles Teller portraying him on screen. Tune in, as David reflects on his upbringing in Florida, his early love for music and singing, becoming a licensed massage therapist, the financial pressure that pushed him to seek more opportunity, connecting with...

What Walking Across America Taught Him About Freedom — Tim Perreira (#173)

Tim Perreira is a Men’s Mental Health Advocate, Co-Founder of "The Integrated Man," and is best known for his 163-day walk across the United States from Newport Beach, CA to Virginia Beach, VA. Tune in, as Tim shares why freedom is the opposite of depression, grinding through his 20s while feeling spiritually unfulfilled, traveling to India in search of enlightenment, what ultimately led him to...

The Art of Sushi Making & the Discipline of Mastery — Qui Lam (#172)

Qui Lam is a Sushi Master, Restaurateur, & Founder of "Kaizen Sushi Bar & Grill" in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Tune in, as Qui reflects on his upbringing in Cambodia and immigrating to the United States, landing one of his first restaurant jobs, developing a deep respect for the art and discipline of sushi-making, the logistics of importing fish from Japan, the proper way nigiri was originally...

Dream Loud: Visualization, Porsche, & Walt Grace Vintage — Bill Goldstein (#171)

Bill Goldstein is the Founder & Owner of "Walt Grace Vintage Cars & Guitars." Tune in, as Bill shares his journey building a successful ad agency, working the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, how his life shifted after hearing John Mayer’s “Walt Grace’s Submarine Test, January 1967,” the inspiration behind creating Walt Grace Vintage, reinventing oneself, visualizing a life before it...

What a 16-Year MLB Career Teaches You About Success — Curtis Granderson (#170)

Curtis Granderson is a 16-year MLB Veteran, former All-Star, Television Broadcaster, & Co-Founder of The Players Alliance. Tune in, as Curtis reflects on his upbringing in Lynwood, IL, growing up a Chicagoland kid with a deep admiration for Michael Jordan, how a broken thumb changed the trajectory of his athletic career, grinding it out in the Florida State League during brutal summers, the...

How Ancient Philosophy Shapes Modern Resilience — Eric Greitens (#169)

Eric Greitens is a Former Navy SEAL, Rhodes Scholar, Author, & Former Governor of Missouri. Tune in, as Eric shares detailed experiences from his time as a Navy SEAL, his upbringing in Missouri, humanitarian work across the globe, mental toughness, gratitude for America after witnessing war zones firsthand, how his definition of resilience has evolved, lessons learned from the Stoics, &...

Indiana Basketball, The WatShot, & a Life Changed Overnight — Christian Watford (#168)

Christian Watford is an Indiana Basketball Legend & ESPY Award Winner. Tune in, as Christian reflects on his upbringing in Alabama & his Southern roots, being recruited out of high school, choosing Indiana University, hitting the iconic “WatShot” against #1 ranked Kentucky, how his life changed overnight, his relationship with his brother Trendon Watford, how different things could have...

Louisiana Roots, Comedic Influences, & the LA Stand-Up Scene — Matt Marx (#167)

Matt Marx is a Stand-Up Comedian. Tune in, as Matt shares his experience performing at the New York Comedy Festival, his journey from Louisiana to Los Angeles, pivoting from a career in medicine to go all in on stand-up, navigating the LA comedy scene, performing 150+ shows a year, how small moments become great material, his comedic influences, and his big plans for 2026… Everything But Politics...

How to Build a Life in the Music Business — Clay Blair | Boulevard Recording (#166)

Clay Blair is a Grammy-winning Engineer, Producer, & the Owner of Boulevard Recording Studio in Los Angeles, CA. Tune in, as Clay reflects on his earliest musical influences, going on tour in England at just 17 years old, moving to Los Angeles, being a true “lifer” in the music business, the legendary artists who have recorded at Boulevard Recording Studio, including Pink Floyd, Steely Dan...