DISCUSSIONS ON THE THINGS WE ALL THINK ABOUT, EVERY DAY

Success, strength, and strategy.

LATEST EPISODES

Episode 1 - Jeff Schmidt - Tech CEO at ECI in NYC

Episode 1 - Jeff Schmidt - Tech CEO at ECI in NYC

March 22, 2025

Jeff Schmidt is an accomplished Tech CEO, having completed built-to-exit startups, completing successful turnarounds, a…

Episode 2 - Bryan Galloup - World Class Guitar Maker and Luthier School

Episode 2 - Bryan Galloup - World Class Guitar Maker and Luthier School

March 30, 2025

Bryan Galloup is one of the best guitar makers in the world, creating extraordinary instruments that sell for more than…

Episode 3 - Andrew Sullivan - Special Operations and Tactical Non-Profit Founder

Episode 3 - Andrew Sullivan - Special Operations and Tactical Non-Profit Founder

March 30, 2025

Sully is a longtime friend from the SEAL Teams who rose to leadership roles at the highest levels of Special Operations…

Episode 4 - Noel Dean - Hall of Fame High School Football Coach

Episode 4 - Noel Dean - Hall of Fame High School Football Coach

April 3, 2025

A truly amazing conversation with an incredible man. You will not meet a person with their priorities more in line - Co…

Episode 5 - Mike Fazzini - Leadership, Life, and Loss

Episode 5 - Mike Fazzini - Leadership, Life, and Loss

April 10, 2025

This conversation bridges leadership philosophies and perspectives on life with a longtime friend who serves in a leade…

Episode 6 - Seth Jorde - Startups, AI, Life

Episode 6 - Seth Jorde - Startups, AI, Life

April 17, 2025

A discussion with my friend and business partner about the startup life, business risks, technology, and priorities in …

Episode 7 - Cam Patrick - Linna Co-Founder, Triathelete

Episode 7 - Cam Patrick - Linna Co-Founder, Triathelete

April 24, 2025

This is an incredible conversation about finding fulfillment in life by taking risks, implementing discipline, and valu…

Episode 8 - Kanon Dean - Startup Founder, Division I Wrestler

Episode 8 - Kanon Dean - Startup Founder, Division I Wrestler

May 1, 2025

I had a great conversation with Kanon, a friend and former colleague in Private Equity who left do do his own startup. …

Episode 9 - Kevin Maas - IYKNK - Gen Z Viral Influencer

Episode 9 - Kevin Maas - IYKNK - Gen Z Viral Influencer

May 22, 2025

I speak with Kevin Maas who has had been a YouTube, Instagram, and Podcast influencer since the age of 11. We discuss h…

Episode 10 - Jana Schmidt - CEO in Private Equity, Tech, Financial Services, and Energy

Episode 10 - Jana Schmidt - CEO in Private Equity, Tech, Financial Services, and Energy

May 30, 2025

I had an extraordinary conversation with Jana Schmidt, a seasoned CEO with experience in PE and a host of diverse indus…

Episode 11 - Rupert Degas Part 1 - Comedian, Actor, Health Advocate

Episode 11 - Rupert Degas Part 1 - Comedian, Actor, Health Advocate

June 6, 2025

I had a great, hilarious, and informative discussion with Rupert Degas. We talk overcoming fear in art and career, taki…

Episode 12 - Rupert Degas Part 2 - Comedian, Actor, Health Advocate

Episode 12 - Rupert Degas Part 2 - Comedian, Actor, Health Advocate

June 12, 2025

In Part 2 of our discussion, we dive into the global food supply chain and the many issues we face as an unhealthy glob…

ABOUT THE PODCAST

My life has taken me to many interesting places. From service as Navy SEAL, to operational investment management in remote Africa, to successful corporate turnarounds as a Private Equity CEO, I have faced and overcome a variety of challenges.

In each of my endeavors, I have come across great people, many of whom are now great friends and colleagues. Working in these difficult situations and with great people has made me very curious about what it is that make certain people succeed, no matter what.

Almost across the board, I have come to the conclusion that it is the way they deal with fear in every day life.

This podcast is dedicated to having real discussions with people who overcome fear and find success.

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