Fueled By Progress

CT is in the 'Burgh! CT Kaupp is a Wisconsin native that has a true passion for web design and entrepreneurship. He is the owner of CT Kaupp, LLC, a full-service web design firm, and the host of the Business In Boardshorts Podcast. His approach to web design emphasizes developing strong relationships with his clients. He takes care of everything, so they can focus on running their business. CT talks about the importance of building relationships with people, why he likes podcasting, his concerns with social media, how he stays ultra productive, and much more! Watch CT's last appearance on FBP! Follow CT: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Website Follow CT Kaupp, LLC: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Website Follow Business In Boardshorts Podcast: Instagram - LinkedIn - Website -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

She's Back! Amanda Masters has become a fitness fanatic over the past 14 months. She went from zero exercise to now working out 5 days per week. How'd she do it? She found a few great influences on social media that positively impacted her and now she's looking to inspire others to do the same via her brand, Amanda's Inspiration. On top of that, Amanda is also an Apparel Designer for Fueled By Progress and the Co-Host of AM In The PM. Amanda talks about her fitness journey to this point, how working out has improved her life, her goals for Amanda's Inspiration, and much more! Check out Amanda's previous FBP episode! Follow Amanda's Inspiration: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - TikTok - Twitter - YouTube - Website Follow AM In The PM: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - TikTok - YouTube - Website -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Benjamin Cartwright is back as our first repeat guest! He is a U.S. Military veteran and entrepreneur with thoughtful perspectives on the current U.S. political and economic landscape. In this second time around, Benjamin provides updates on his new venture, Stonebridge Security Consultants, which is set to launch later in 2021. SSC will provide a variety of security services to its clients across the country. A lot has happened in the world since Benjamin's first appearance, as well. He further defines his position as an anarcho-capitalist by sharing his thoughts on the new Presidential administration, human rights, and other geopolitical issues. Check out Benjamin's previous FBP episode! Connect with Benjamin & Stonebridge Security Consultants: Email - Facebook - Instagram -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joe Tersak is a Pittsburgh native with a fierce passion for 2 things: self-improvement and cryptocurrency. By day, he works as an Elite Senior District Manager at ADP. By night, he is the host of Viva La Coin, his YouTube channel and brand devoted to educating others on cryptocurrency. Joe's story is something that everyone can benefit from hearing. Like many of us, he has had to struggle to find his purpose. His journey has not been easy, but it has hardened him into a relentless warrior. One of his life mottos is to "Be your own hero". In times of great hardship, we need to be able to look within to find the strength to keep going. Joe got into the crypto space in 2017. Back then, it was less developed, but many people still saw the opportunities it offered. Over the next couple of years, Joe's involvement stagnated a bit as he continued to navigate life. Then, 2020 came. He realized that a lot was about to change and he dove back into crypto, even deeper than before. Right now in 2021, as the US dollar deteriorates, we are all living through the early stages of, quite possibly, the greatest shift in global economics of all time. Educate yourself on cryptocurrency! Joe talks about his battle to find his purpose, the bargain he upholds every day, why people should care about cryptocurrency, the current state of the global economy, and much more! Follow Joe: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Twitter Follow Viva La Coin: Instagram - Twitter - YouTube -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jeff Fieldhouse is a Pittsburgh native with a passion for comedy and a love for all types of creative art. He is a stand-up comedian the host of The BabyFace Assassin Podcast. Alongside his girlfriend and producer Danielle Bernick, he has spent the past 2 years building up the brand. The dynamic duo has big plans for the future! The craziness of 2020 put a temporary halt on comedy, but that didn't stop Jeff's progress. He shifted his focus to podcasting and is approaching his 100th episode! Every Monday, The BabyFace Assassin Podcast shines the spotlight on a special guest. Many musicians, comedians, artists, and other creatives have been featured thus far and there are many more to come! Jeff talks about the origin of the BabyFace Assassin, his experience as a podcaster, his love for comedy, the power of optimism, the importance of self-love, and much more! Follow Jeff: Instagram - Twitter Follow The BabyFace Assassin Podcast: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - YouTube Follow Jeff's Squad: Danielle Bernick - TyDanzuso - Sarah Holby - Larry Lane -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CT Kaupp is a Wisconsin native that has a true passion for web design and entrepreneurship. He is the owner of CT Kaupp, LLC, a full-service web design firm, and the host of the Business In Boardshorts Podcast. His approach to web design emphasizes developing strong relationships with his clients. He takes care of everything, so they can focus on running their business. CT's personal story is something everyone can learn from and be inspired by. CT worked at his father's advertising agency for several years before beginning freelance work. Shortly after, in September 2016, his father was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma (GMB) brain tumor and was called to Heaven in November 2016. Since then, CT has started up his own businesses and firmly believes his dad passed on his entrepreneurial spirit to him. A true lesson in turning tragedy into triumph. Read CT's full "My Why". CT talks about his "Why", what he's learned from running his own web design business, his thoughts on podcasting, the importance of having a skill, and much more! Follow CT: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Website Follow CT Kaupp, LLC: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Website Follow Business In Boardshorts Podcast: Instagram - LinkedIn - Website -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Benjamin Cartwright is a U.S. Military veteran and entrepreneur that has lived up and down the east coast of the United States. He's also a certified sous-chef and has worked at many top-notch establishments in the past. Benjamin's new venture, Stonebridge Security Consultants, is set to launch in 2021 and will provide a variety of services to its clients across the country. Benjamin's perspective on the current U.S. political and economic landscape is thoughtful. When analyzing issues, he implements a certain blend of logic and emotion that is quite refreshing. He points out hypocrisy no matter what side it's on and always has his sights set on long-term solutions, rather than short-term "victories". Benjamin talks about his views on society & politics, his past work experiences, his new security business, and much more! Follow Benjamin & Stonebridge Security Consultants: Facebook - Instagram -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Liam Carlin is a Pittsburgh native currently working full-time at a logistics company. He graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in 2019 with a Masters in Business Administration and has plans to work for himself in the future. In mid-2020, Liam launched his first business, Carlin Fitness Systems. Initially, he offered one-on-one training sessions and workout programs. More recently, the apparel side of his business has begun to flourish and he is looking to expand into other industries such as supplements and gym ownership in the future. Liam talks about his passion for fitness, his past ACL injuries, his daily nutrition, his new business venture, and much more! Follow Liam & Carlin Fitness Systems: Instagram - LinkedIn - Twitter Check Out Liam's Friends: Shane McFarland (Videography) - Jordan Lee (Photography) - Michael Lotenero (Graphic Design) - Taylor Bobak (Photography) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Josh Santiago is a freelance video editor and YouTuber with over 3,000 subscribers. He recently moved back to Wisconsin after living out in Oregon for a short time. Josh started to focus on building his video editing business, Thrive Media Productions, after he lost his day job due to the pandemic. He also began publishing more content on his YouTube channel, an amalgamation of everything he enjoys doing. His archive consists of videos about sports cards, fitness, business advice, life optimization, and much more. Josh chats about some of his YouTube secrets, life as a freelancer, the importance of self-awareness, and much more! Follow Josh: Instagram - LinkedIn - YouTube Follow Thrive: Discord - Website - FREE Thrive Sticker -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We've got big things planned for 2021! Podcast improvements, bringing the apparel line to life, and expanding the FBP community are just the beginning! Thank you all for your support! Stay Fueled By Progress & Let's Keep Going! FBP Clips Channel: YouTube Follow Fueled By Progress: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - TikTok - Twitter - YouTube - Website -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Max Novak is a Director, VFX Artist, and YouTuber with over 240,000 subscribers. He is a Pittsburgh native that recently returned from living out in Los Angeles, California. Max attended CCAC for two years before transferring to Slippery Rock University (SRU). At the time, he was studying Cybersecurity but developed a passion for video editing and YouTube during his college years. He found some success, left SRU, went all-in on his passion, and has never looked back. Max's YouTube channel is an archive of hundreds of free video editing tutorials and his company, Media Monopoly, sells various types of digital assets to help creators expand their toolset and improve their workflow. Max talks about his process of mastering video effects, the keys to growing a successful YouTube channel, the pros/cons of service-based and product-based business models, and much more! Follow Max & Media Monopoly: Instagram - Twitter - YouTube - Website -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cal Tarasi is a Mail Carrier at The United States Postal Service. He is a Pittsburgh native that relocated to Yakima, Washington in June 2020 for a change of scenery. Prior to USPS, Cal studied Music at California University of Pennsylvania. After completing his core courses, he auditioned and was accepted into Berklee College of Music, one of the best music schools in the world. He spent one semester there and left because it wasn't right for him. Cal is incredibly talented on the guitar and harmonica, but he doesn't believe that. He has struggled with self-deprecation and it has resulted in a lack of interest in his single biggest passion, music. He is fighting a difficult battle against himself, but he has the strength to overcome it and pursue his dream of being a full-time musician. Go get it, Cal. Cal talks about his love for music, his time at Berklee, his struggle with self-confidence, his experience as a mail carrier, and much more! Follow Cal: Instagram Follow Friends of Friends of Friends: Website Follow Anton Ego: Facebook - Instagram - Website -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ryan Praskovich is a Cyber Threat Intelligence Consultant at Nationwide. He is a Pittsburgh native that relocated to Columbus, Ohio after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor's degree in information science/networks and security. Over the past few years, Ryan has developed a passion for personal finance and has implemented several strategies into his life because of it. On top of all that, he is also a professional bagpipe player! Ryan gives his perspective on college, the day-to-day of a Cyber Threat Intelligence Consultant, his personal finance journey, his bagpiping backstory, and much more! Follow Ryan: Instagram (Personal) - Instagram (The Columbus Bagpiper) - LinkedIn - Website -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lucas Brennan is a Long Island, New York native and is currently working as a Full Stack Developer at BlueMatrix based in New York City. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor's degree in computer science in just 3.5 years. Lucas has a passion for gaming and has been building up his following on Twitch in his spare time. Lucas talks about his experience at the University of Pittsburgh, life as a Full Stack Developer, streaming on Twitch, the importance of mental health, and much more! Follow Lucas: Instagram - LinkedIn - Twitch -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Alex Connor is a graduate student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute working towards his Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering. His current research focuses on the genetic design, recombinant production, and characterization of silk-inspired proteins produced in a variety of microorganisms. He also has a passion for learning about nutritional biochemistry and human physiology. Alex talks about what his typical day is like, his pillars of focus in life, his silk protein research, his experience with the carnivore diet, and much more! Follow Alex: LinkedIn Watch Alex's Material Innovation Initiative Presentation: Watch Now Watch Is Spider Silk Stronger Than Steel? | MythBusters Jr.: Watch Now -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Brian Carothers is a real estate agent with RE/MAX Select Realty in Moon Township, PA. He loves the real estate transaction process and enjoys helping people through one of the biggest purchases of their lives. Since social media's conception, Brian has learned to leverage it in a way not many other agents have. His persistence has resulted in great success. In the past, he was the host of a radio show in Atlanta, Georgia called "The Giant Show" and has always enjoyed making people laugh. Brian talks about how authenticity and comedy on social media have helped him do more business, his real estate marketing strategy, the importance of seeing the silver linings during the craziness of 2020, and much more! Follow Brian: Facebook (Main Profile) - Facebook (Secondary Fan Page) - Instagram - LinkedIn - YouTube Check Out The "Scrambleeasy": Instagram Clint Hurdle Quote: "When your job brings people pleasure, people take pleasure in telling you how to do your job." (If you know Clint, tell him that he should be a guest on FBP with Brian) Brian's Top 3 Internet Videos: 1. Man Throws Shoes At Bush 2. Dopey Falls from Fantasmic Upper Level Onto Goofy at Disney's Hollywood Studios 3. Hilarious Irish Toddler Swearing "Fuckin Chucky" -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cory Herschk is a 3rd Grade Math Teacher at Dilworth Elementary School, Director of Hockey Operations at USA Ball Hockey, and the Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Gods. The sport of ball hockey has grown exponentially over the past 10+ years and Cory has been one of the driving forces behind its rapid growth. He's spent and continues to spend, countless hours working to make ball hockey a certified sport in the U.S. with the ultimate goal of getting it into the Olympics. While ball hockey is a significant part of Cory's life, it's not his only focus. By day, he is revolutionizing the way Pittsburgh youth are taught critical life skills. This is where Cory's creativity shines through. His lesson planning goes beyond the typical math class and instead, he incorporates entrepreneurship, personal finance, life skills, and more into his teaching. Cory shares the story of how he got into ball hockey, the details of what he and many others are doing to help #GrowTheGame, his innovative approach to educating our youth, his secrets on how he balances all of this with family time, and much more! Follow Cory: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Follow USA Ball Hockey: Email - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Website Follow Pittsburgh Gods Ball Hockey: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andrew Flowers is a student at Grand Canyon University (GCU) in Phoenix, Arizona with a great deal of ambition and experience at a young age. He co-founded a digital marketing agency at 18 and has been able to leverage the knowledge he gained from it over the past couple of years. Currently, he is the Student Vice President of Canyon Angels, an angel investment group partner with GCU. He's also doing an apprenticeship with ZorroSign, Inc., a digital transaction management SaaS platform built on Blockchain. ZorroSign is just one of many companies at Canyon Ventures, a startup business accelerator program at GCU. Andrew talks about his reasons for choosing GCU, how Canyon Angels is helping connect investors with companies, his experience with ZorroSign at Canyon Ventures, his podcast "The Show", and much more! Follow Andrew: Instagram - LinkedIn - Twitter - The Show Podcast Check out GCU, Canyon Angels, & Canyon Ventures! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nick DiSanti & Jimmy Farbo are Penn State University engineering graduates, investment partners, and great friends. They've both developed a burning passion for fitness and have been motivating each other since they met back in Happy Valley. Today, Nick works as a Sales and Operations Engineer at Carnegie Robotics and Jimmy is a Field Engineer at ExxonMobil. As they hone their skills, they are making big plans for the future including real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and more! Nick & Jimmy talk about the role fitness plays in their lives, their recent investment property purchase, how they balance their 9-5s and life, the importance of always moving forward, and much more! Follow Nick: Instagram - LinkedIn Follow Jimmy: Instagram - LinkedIn Follow Alex Connor: LinkedIn -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Izaz Ahmed is a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and currently works as an Army Recruiter. He has a passion for service and has relished his time in the military thus far. He is also pursuing a degree in Aerospace Science and wants to work at a company like SpaceX in the future. As he plans for the future, Izaz is focusing on long-term investments in real estate and other assets as a way to make his money work for him. Izaz talks about his experience in the U.S. Army, his investment strategy, future plans, how to join the U.S. Army, and much more! Contact Izaz if you interested in hearing more about the U.S. Army! Email - Facebook - Instagram -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jared Garasich is an avid dek hockey player at North Hills Dek Hockey & Cranberry Dek Hockey and an Archeologist specializing in the U.S. Northeast region. He has garnished some great stories and unique perspectives from his time on the road. When he is home on breaks, one of his favorite pastimes is playing dek hockey at the local Pittsburgh rinks and giving back to the community as much as he can. Jared talks about his passion for dek hockey, the impact it's had on his life, what being an archeologist is like, the best stories from his 4 years on the road, and much more! Follow North Hills Dek Hockey: Facebook - Website Follow Cranberry Dek Hockey: Facebook - Website -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Bobby Sokol is a semi-professional hockey player on the Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) and the Port Huron Prowlers (FPHL). In the past, he played at Ringgold High School, Hobart College, and overseas in several European countries. Ball, roller, and ice hockey have been a huge part of his life since he was just 2 years old. As he continues to make new connections in the hockey world and in his community, Bobby aims to give back any way he can. He is the Co-founder of "Clutch Hockey Systems", an athletic training company that helps hockey players get to the next level. He also has a podcast called "A Bobcast of Stories" that focuses on sharing the stories of him and his friends in the hockey community. Bobby talks about how hockey has impacted his life, his passion for giving back to his community, the importance of always moving forward, and much more! Follow Bobby: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Follow Clutch Hockey Systems: Facebook Follow A Bobcast of Stories: Anchor - Apple Podcasts - Facebook - Google Podcasts - Spotify -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Brendan Milowicki is a student at Slippery Rock University studying Psychology and a fitness content creator on Instagram. He has a passion for helping others and is sharing his fitness knowledge with the world to create a positive impact. Brendan shares some keen insights on fitness, mental health, college, how 2020 has affected people, and much more! Follow Brendan: Instagram Follow Brendan's Fitness Content: Instagram -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ryan Rust is a full-time video producer at Guardian Protection, a freelance narrative director, and a volunteer firefighter. He graduated from The Pittsburgh Technical Institute in early 2015 and started his own freelance business, "Firedance Productions", shortly after. He is also establishing his personal portfolio under the brand "Ryan M. Rust Films" and aims to focus on narrative documentaries and other films. Ryan shares his thoughts on life as a filmmaker, his experience as a volunteer firefighter, his approach to marketing his brands as a freelancer, and much more! Follow Ryan: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Twitter - Vimeo - Website - YouTube Follow Firedance Productions: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Vimeo - Website - YouTube -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dan Cole is a full-time Project Engineer at FedEx and the owner of DC Hypertrophy & Strength LLC (DCHS). He has been training since 2008 and started focusing on bodybuilding specifically in 2014. He founded DCHS in June 2018 and earned his bodybuilding pro status in the OCB in December 2018 as a classic physique competitor. Dan talks about how he balances his day job and his own business, his scientific approach to bodybuilding, his gym equipment restoration side hustle, his experience owning DC Hypertrophy & Strength LLC, his plans for the future, and much more! Follow Dan: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Website - YouTube -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Steve Gregory is a real estate agent with River Point Realty in Pittsburgh, PA. He truly enjoys guiding his clients through one of the biggest purchases of their lives and does so by putting an emphasis on hard work and genuineness. Another huge part of Steve's life is ball hockey. He is a member of the Pittsburgh Gods and Team USA, coach at Team Pittsburgh, and tournament director at USA Ball Hockey. He is one of the driving forces behind the rapid growth of the sport. Steve shares his thoughts on the power of optimism & positivity, life as a real estate professional, what ball hockey means to him, and much more! Follow Steve: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Website Follow USA Ball Hockey: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Website Follow Team Pittsburgh: Facebook - Instagram - Website Follow Dek Hockey Focus: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Website - YouTube -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jordan Smith is the Athletics Graduate Assistant at Point Park University and a La Roche University alum. His life-long passion for sports has led him to pursue a career in sports media and public relations. We chat about finding one's purpose, Jordan's internship with the Pittsburgh Penguins, sports card investing, and much more! Follow Jordan: Instagram - LinkedIn - Snapchat - Twitter -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This trio has known one another since kindergarten and has been making memories together since fourth grade. Their social distance has fluctuated and a lot has changed during that time, but they're still great friends. They are a terrific example of what a lifelong friend group should be like. They each give their perspective on relationships, religion, meaningful living, and much more! Follow Tech Neighbor (Jesse's company): techneighboronline.com - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Do you have the skills to become a Tech Neighbor? Contact Jesse at jesse.techneighbor@gmail.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Max Mirho is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, co-founder of Moss Generation, and host of Entreprenerd. His biggest passion and source of enjoyment is experimenting with #NoCode tools and teaching aspiring entrepreneurs the skills they'll need to succeed. Max does all of this LIVE every Wednesday (12 PM-1:30 PM EST) and Saturday (6:30 PM-8 PM EST) on LinkedIn, Twitch, and YouTube. Make sure to follow his journey via the links below! Follow Max: Website - Instagram - LinkedIn - Twitch - Twitter - YouTube -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Charles Machiko is a member of the U.S. military, athlete (ice hockey & golf), and student at Washington & Jefferson College studying psychology and philosophy. He recounts his life story and recent mindset transformation. Topics include high school and college sports, his initial experience with military training, the importance of finding one's purpose, the "getting better" mindset, and more! Follow Charles: Facebook - Snapchat -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Carlo Sorco is a licensed Realtor®, Italian-raised, Pittsburgh native with a passion for helping and educating others. He tells the story of his indirect path into real estate, describes his go-to marketing tactics, and talks about why he loves the self-employed lifestyle. Follow Carlo: Instagram - Facebook - Zillow Follow Sorco Real Estate Team: Facebook - Zillow -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jesse Stechly is a rising senior at Robert Morris University studying Cybersecurity and is also pursuing his own entrepreneurial ventures. He discusses how he found his love for technology, his views on privacy vs convenience, why people should take cybersecurity more seriously, and what he's doing to help people that lack tech knowledge! Follow Tech Neighbor at the links below! techneighboronline.com - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Do you have the skills to become a Tech Neighbor? Contact Jesse at jesse.techneighbor@gmail.com. ---------- Thank you for listening! Our Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Burhan Ahmed is an entrepreneur, a licensed insurance agent, an avid gamer, a ball hockey player, and a huge sports fan. He discusses the story of how he immigrated to the US, the role ball hockey has played in his life, his experience with religion, how COVID-19 has affected sports, and more! Follow Burhan at the links below! Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Twitter Contact Interiorz Cleaning LLC for all your cleaning needs: interiorzcleaning.com! ---------- Thank you for listening! Our Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dave "TheWulfeman" Cupp is an avid gamer, Twitch streamer, content creator, and armchair philosopher. He discusses his views and perspectives on mental health, collectivism vs individualism, COVID-19, the US political system, and more. Follow Dave "TheWulfeman" Cupp at the links below! Twitch - YouTube - Facebook - Twitter ---------- Thank you for listening! Our Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pete Mullins works 100% remotely as a full-time mobile app developer and also has a true passion for and a vested interest in US politics. He gives us some insight and perspective into his views on equality, COVID-19, the 2-party political system, and more. Link mentioned in COVID-19 segment: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0820-9 Find Pete on Twitter one day soon! ---------- Thank you for listening! Our Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Amanda Lynn Masters is a full-time toddler teacher, Apparel Designer at Fueled By Progress, and Co-Host of AM In The PM. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandaamasters Follow AM In The PM on Instagram @aminthepmpodcast ---------- Thank you for listening! Our Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel

We are so excited about what's to come and we want all of you to be a part of it! Our format is changing, but our mission is not. We're lining up some incredible guests and can't wait to get started. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! Our Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel

Lots to do and a ton of fun on the horizon! MJS YouTube Channel Fueled By Progress AM In The PM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I just took a big, scary step. It's starting to hit me a little bit. I'm overthinking about what could go wrong, but I'm anxious to get started. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's over and this is the beginning. I am officially on my own. From now on, I will be building up my own business empire, MJS Industries. This is going to take a lot of hard work and self-discipline. I'm ready to get out of life what I put into it. I'd love for you to come along with me on this journey. Follow me everywhere @markjszymanski and markjosephszymanski.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A bittersweet day, for sure. Today is my last day at my full-time gig as a Marketing Director. It's difficult to move away from a situation that you've become comfortable in. For me though, the thought of regretting not pursuing my goals is much worse. I am moving towards a lifestyle that will be much more flexible and require a higher level of self-discipline. I am ready to be the captain of my own ship and build my own empire. It's time to take the next step and I'm excited for what's next. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Some things I've learned: Always be grateful for the opportunities that people give you. Never burn any bridges. Build up your network with people by providing genuine value and actually helping. Focus on building things into your life that are productive and bring you fulfillment. Be genuine and authentic with your recommendations. Become an expert. Stop caring whatsoever about what other people think. It will severely limit your success. If you believe in it, go for it. Go out and find the answer. Some people will help you, but they're not obligated to. If you want to change yourself or learn more, you have to do it for yourself. Share your knowledge with the world. Someone needs it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're almost at the end of this chapter. I only have a couple of days left at my full-time job. It's scary and exciting at the same time. One thing that I am focusing on moving forward is dealing with clients and partners. Sales skills are very important and it's something that I'm not very experienced in. I have to be unshakably confident in the service that I deliver and I need to transmit that confidence over to my clients and partners. Becoming more sure of myself is my goal moving forward. I am going to connect with more ambitious, like-minded people. This is a powerful one. I have underestimated the impact that the people around you have on your overall being. I am ready to go all-in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today is my 24th birthday. I don't like to make a big deal about the day, but I do think it's very important to reflect on the previous year and look ahead to the next. A lot has changed in my 23rd year. I established 5 LLCs and have been focused on building them up for my future. I grew personally and professionally, including working up the courage to resign from my job and go all-in on building my empire. I've learned that consistency is so vital. I'm constantly trying to improve on that. Just keep going and good things will happen. As I head into year 24, I want to turn up the heat. I'll have unlimited freedom and be able to pursue fulfillment and happiness every single day. I am going to share everything I learn and do with the world. I know I can provide value to people and I'm going stay Fueled By Progress. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is a tough topic for me. I go back and forth on it a lot. I'm kinda concerned that I am about to quit my job with having a full income replacement. However, I fully believe that this is the best time ever to do so. I have a lot of confidence in my abilities, but it is inconsistent at times. I'm going to make it. Don't let the voices in your head or the pessimists around you stop you from doing what you believe in deep down. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A plan and a mindset to grow will keep you moving forward throughout your life. This will help more than you could ever imagine. Give it a shot and see where it takes you and how you start to feel. I am a real example of this. I am about to embark on a scary, yet rewarding journey as a young entrepreneur. I want to build my own empire and create my own happiness. I want to be the captain of my own ship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I never really believed it, but you truly are the average of the 5 people you are around the most. Because of this, I make it a priority to associate with people that push me to do better and become more every single day. You have to do what you love. If you are consistently doing things that you like to do, you won't want to do the other BS, like shopping, watching TV, etc. Find your fuel and change your life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Don't make excuses when you have the ability to solve the problems you're faced with. You're only going to hurt yourself in the long run. I am a huge proponent of minimalism. I frequently look around my room and ask myself what I could live without. Then, I list any items that fit that mold on Facebook Marketplace. For me, it's a great way to downsize and make a littel extra cash. A couple of tips on Facebook Marketplace selling: Sould you use it? Yes, it's too simple not to try. Price your item higher than you think. Buyers will haggle with you. Reply quickly and DON'T WAIT! This has made me lose a sale many times. Move in on a potential buyer as soon as possible. Meet in a well-lit, public place, like a grocery store or police department online exchange zone. Double confirm your meeting plan. Be nice and give them a good buyer review. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Always be yourself. No matter where you're at: school, work, etc. I love getting to know people for who they really are and I try to always show my true colors to other people. By the same token, always trust yourself. When you feel something, don't ignore it. Take note of what you're feeling and try to diagnose why you feel that way. Then, make an educated decision on what you should do next and DO IT. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As you go through life, you'll meet and intereact with a lot of people. Sometimes, you will disagree with what your partners, clients or friends have to say about a topic. These times, though they may be frustrating, will help you grow. The more you deal with people, the better you will become at dealing with people. Specifically, in business, don't sell yourself short based on other people's opinions. Be confident in the work that you do. You know what you are worth, don't let other people decide that for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sign up for Robinhood here! My relationship with Tesla has been a roller coaster. I truly believe in the company and Elon Musk. The mission that they are on is world-changing in magnitude and just cool overall. I've been in and out of the stock a few different times and made a few bucks. I don't think anyone could have predicted this type of growth. I don't know what could have caused the stock price to double in such a short time. The media seems to have a lot to do with it, which is crazy to me. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app