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BO NICKAL Bo is an American professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who currently competes in the middleweight division. In freestyle, he claimed the 2019 U23 World Championship and the US Open National championship and was a finalist at the 2020 US Olympic Team Trials and a Final X contestant in 2019. As a collegiate wrestler, Nickal was a three-time NCAA Division I National Champion (finalist in 2016) and a three-time Big Ten Conference champion out of Pennsylvania State University. Considered one of the most accomplished Nittany Lions of all time, Nickal earned the 2019 Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation's most outstanding collegiate wrestler, was a two-time Schalles Award winner as the nation's best pinner, and was also named the 2019 Big Ten Athlete of the Year. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND BO Instagram - @nobickal Twitter - @NoBickal MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

RYAN FISCHER Ryan has spent the last 15 years in the fitness industry with the majority of that time being dedicated to functional fitness. In 2010 he trained with the US Olympic Skeleton and Bobsled Teams (Qualifying for Olympic Trials in both sports). He also has been a CrossFit Regionals qualifier 7 times. He has made fitness programs for the US Military, large corporations, and several professional athletes around the globe. Ryan hosts the top fitness podcast on iTunes called, “Real Chalk" and currently owns and operates one of the top CrossFit affiliates in the world - CrossFit CHALK in Orange County, CA. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND RYAN Instagram - @ryanfisch Twitter - @RyanPFisch Website - www.gymryan.com MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Perspective is everything. For today's guest, the experiences and the things he saw as a young man shaped how he viewed the world, freedom, and his role to play in fighting for that very freedom. As men, we need a mission, a calling that will change the world. In this episode, Stephen Mansfield discusses with the young men of Apogee Strong how they can hone in on and utilize their own skills to do just that. STEPHEN MANSFIELD Stephen is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and popular speaker who is a servant of several vital social causes. Stephen is also deeply concerned about the current state of manhood. To help reverse the downward trend of modern masculinity, he has written leading books on the subject, has appeared in major media, has spoken at conferences around the world, and has launched the GreatMan movement to train men in the art of noble manhood. Stephen grew up as the son of a US Army officer, and spent many formative years living in Berlin during the dark days of the Cold War. Returning to the US, he attended college, earning a bachelor's degree in history and philosophy and later a master's in history and public policy and a doctorate in history and literature. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND STEPHEN Instagram - @masfieldwrites Twitter - @MasfieldWrites Website - stephenmansfield.tv MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

STEVE MAXWELL Steve is an American fitness coach, physical educator, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor. Maxwell was named one of the top 100 trainers in the United States by Men's Journal. Maxwell was the first man to teach kettlebell classes in the United States. He holds a master's degree in Exercise Science from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Maxwell trains professional athletes including players for the Phillies, Dodgers, and Eagles. He also has worked with various US Government agencies, including the DEA, Secret Service, and FBI as well as many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies throughout the country. Maxwell travels around the world leading seminars in strength conditioning, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kettlebells, and joint mobility. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND STEVE Instagram - @stevemaxwellsc YouTube - Steve Maxwell Facebook - Steve Maxwell Website - maxwellsc.com MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard about what went down in Canada as people fought for their rights, and was met with great force from their government. Freezing bank accounts, arresting, and prosecuting protestors. On today's episode you'll hear a firsthand account from a leader among men who was there to witness it all. He shares his wisdom on the importance of standing up for what is right and how he continues to stay positive in his own life. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 SHAUN ZIMMER Shaun Zimmer is a man of faith, a man dedicated to self-mastery and the greater good. He grew up in a small country town 30 minutes outside Ottawa, the capital of Canada. After spending some time behind bars as a young adult, he made the choice to change his life around. At the age of 18 he set out to build his first company, a landscape construction company with I had $500 to his name. Over a decade later he won multiple awards for being the best landscape contractor in the entire province. During this time he also worked as a personal trainer. During the lockdowns in Canada, as all of the gyms closed, Shaun built his own gym in his back yard and opened it to the public- against the orders of the Canadian government. Since then, he's been outspoken on his own social media about standing up for what is right and for what you believe in. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND SHAUN Instagram - @shaunjzimmer Website - www.thevikingondemand.com MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Connor Boyack is president of Libertas Institute, a free-market think tank. In that capacity, he has spearheaded dozens of successful policy reforms in areas such as education reform, civil liberties, government transparency, business deregulation, personal freedom, and more. Connor has published over 30 books and sold over 3 million copies. He is best known for The Tuttle Twins books, a children's series introducing young readers to economic, political, and civic principles. Connor lives near Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and two homeschooled children. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND CONNOR Website - http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/ Instagram - @connorboyack & @tuttle_twins Twitter - @cboyack Books - Get his books here MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Sean is a husband, father, and co-trustee of Kind Foundation with his beautiful bride Ellen. This private family foundation was started to help kids heal from life's hurts. He has been in financial services for over 18 years, helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors to keep their money, grow their wealth, and give back more in more powerful and meaningful ways. It's his passion, his unique talent, it's what he values most in others, and what he believes will ultimately change the world. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND SEAN Book - The Truth About Taxes: How the Wealthy Elite Play a Different Game Video - Sean Briscombe tells us "The Truth About Taxes" Instagram - @seanbriscombe MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

You don't get to write the beginning of your story. But you do get to write the rest of it. And for today's guest, at the beginning of his story, you would seldom find a person who believed in an optimistic middle and end for him. But as Andy Frisella explains to the young men of Apogee on this call, no one is going to believe you until after you achieve what you're after. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 ANDY FRISELLA Andy Frisella is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, highly sought-after consultant, and public speaker. Andy is the industry-leading expert at customer loyalty, creating a fanatical culture, and building brick-and-mortar and online direct-to-consumer retail businesses. He has been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur & Forbes Magazine. From 2015 to 2019 he hosted The MFCEO Project, the #1 business and success podcast in the world. On his popular new podcast, REAL AF with Andy Frisella, he and his guests discuss, debate and laugh their way through trending topics and hot-button issues. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND ANDY Instagram - @andyfrisella YouTube - Andy Frisella Website - andyfrisella.com MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

There are two things that we have explored extensively on this show. 1. Schooling is vastly different from education- the two are not synonymous and 2. The greatest success is often found in the most unconventional ways by simply paying attention and taking action. Both are the case for today's guest, Miranda Alcaraz who, in collaboration with her husband, has built out a successful, no-nonsense fitness community that provides their community with the resources they need to take control of their fitness every single day. MIRANDA ALCARAZ Miranda grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. She went to school for interior design, and during this time she was also teaching spin and cardio kick-boxing classes. Graduated, and then began working at a high-end furniture and design store but found herself gravitating to the kind of community in health and fitness more. Crossfit was the first time she competed as an athlete, participating in the 2008 Crossfit games and competing until 2016. An idea was formed during a busy time in Miranda's and now husband's life. Post the simple workouts we are doing at home or on the road – so people can follow along. Charge a fee that will allow anyone to participate. Create a community where we can push and motivate each other. The first-ever workouts were posted in November 2016 (just a few days before Miranda found out she was pregnant with their first baby boy). Memberships went up for sale the week before the New Year, and within the first month, Street Parking had grown to 700 Members. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND MIRANDA. Instagram - @fearlessmiranda Street Parking - streetparking.com Podcast - Street Parking Podcast

In a world that's clamoring for mediocrity in every shape and way, today's guest is looking to change that. William Branum is the mind behind the "Get Naked" mindset, an acronym that stands for: Never quit, Accept failure, Kill mediocrity, Expose your fears, Do the work. On this episode, he shares with the young men of Apogee Strong how to adopt the "Get Naked" mindset themselves. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 WILLIAM BRANUM Founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, a CBD company focused on the recovery of veterans and first responders. He is a retired Navy SEAL with 26 years of service. He has served on both traditional SEAL Teams, taught as a SEAL Sniper Instructor, and served on Teams that specialized in undersea operations whose missions must be approved by the President of the United States. He led major combat operations ranging from protecting the interim Iraqi elected officials to Direct Action missions in Baghdad and across Ambar province. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND WILLIAM BRANUM Instagram - @william.r.branum Linkedin - William Branum Naked Warrior Recovery - nw-recovery.com 5 Seal Secrets - www.5sealsecrets.com MORE CONTENT Follow Matt Beaudreau on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

We talk a lot about the importance of dad's being in the home- but not just the physical proximity of it- fathers actually being a present and active role in raising strong young people for the world. We've seen a massive decline of such men. Men who are of the world and the trends of the culture rather than of the traditional masculine role of responsibility and virtue. Today's guest knows what it's like being a man of the world, and he completely rejected that path in favor of a more fulfilling path. Elliott Hulse shares his experiences and wisdom with the young men of Apogee Strong in this episode. DISCLAIMER: Strong Language. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 Elliott Hulse Elliott is a strongman, strength coach, husband, father of four, and father-figure to millions of men worldwide- having over 2,000,000 YouTube subscribers, most of them men. An “og” fitness YouTuber who popularized deadlifting, strongman training, warehouse gyms, bioenergetics, reading books, active meditation, philosophy, “hybrid muscles”, “becoming the strongest version of yourself”, and how to “build a nonjob” to a generation of young men. He made his first YouTube video in 2007, with the mission to “inspire 1,000,000 men to grow stronger.” MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND ELLIOTT Instagram - @elliotthulse Twitter - @ElliottHulse YouTube - Elliott Hulse Facebook - Elliott Hulse MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Confidence isn't inherent. It's earned through hard work and pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone. Even if, like in the case of today's guest, it means getting punched in the face. Max Martini works in an industry known very well for its rate of rejection -- it's the name of the game in Hollywood, and confidence is a must. Not something that our guest always had. But Max did always have the desire to push himself past his limitations to see what he's capable of. And it's paid off. Today, he shares his advice with the young men of Apogee Strong. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 MAX MARTINI Martini is an American actor, writer, and director known for his roles as Corporal Fred Henderson in Saving Private Ryan, Wiley in Level 9, First Sergeant Sid Wojo in The Great Raid, and as Master Sergeant Mack Gerhardt in the military drama television series The Unit. He also starred in the film 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. Max Martini is heavily involved in charitable work benefiting veterans. Aside from multiple trips to the middle east, attending every veteran event he is able, supporting veteran small businesses, and helping veterans in film, tv, and radio, he also works closely with Warriors Heart Addiction and PTSD Treatment Center and the Special Operations Charity Network. Martini sits on the board of both. He also supports Higher Ground USA and The Gary Sinise Foundation in any way possible. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND MAX Instagram - @maxmartinila Twitter - @maxmartinila MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Iron sharpens iron. Today's guest knows that in order to become an individual of sound reason, your ideas will need to be challenged. You need to have a grounded philosophy and grounded ideals based in logic that can stand up to opposition. And in today's political climate, especially within colleges, any philosophy that goes against the narrative is quick to be silenced. Bo Hines explains to the young men of Apogee just how important it is to know who you are, what you believe, and have the courage to stand up for your beliefs. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 BO HINES Robert "Bo" Hines is an American college football player and politician from the state of North Carolina. He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack and Yale Bulldogs and is a candidate for the United States House of Representatives as a Republican. Bo started playing football when he was just six years old. On the field, he learned to work hard and persist when things got tough, valuable lessons that eventually earned him a scholarship to play football at NC State. After his freshman year, he transferred to Yale University to study political science and witness the legislative process first-hand on Capitol Hill. After graduating from Yale, he pursued a law degree from the Wake Forest School of Law MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND BO Instagram - @bohinesnc Twitter - @BoHines Facebook - Bo Hines MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

In a climate and a world today where you get celebrated for being a victim and it's a constant competition of who can have it the worst, today's guest lives his life without complaint. Not because there's nothing to complain about, but he understands that it's a waste of time. Life's not fair, no matter what the movies say. Jon Fitch learned that life lesson early on, and today he shares his experiences with the young men of Apogee. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 JON FITCH Jonathan Fitch is an American retired mixed martial artist. He has competed in the Welterweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the Professional Fighters League, and most recently for Bellator MMA. In the UFC, Fitch compiled a record of 14–3–1 and once challenged for the UFC Welterweight Championship. In the PFL, Fitch achieved championship success when he won the PFL Welterweight Championship, and he also once challenged for the Bellator MMA Welterweight World Championship. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND JON Instagram - @jonfitchsmash Twitter - @jonfitchdotnet Podcast - Jon Fitch Knows Nothing Podcast MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

The hometown mentality. It can either hold you back and keep you within the range of all you've ever known, or you can take a look around and decide you're meant for more. The latter is the case for today's guest, Derek Woodske. Derek has overcome tremendous challenges, injuries, and treacherous travels throughout his life. Today, he shares with the young men of Apogee his story and the importance of living life without regrets. DEREK WOODSKE Derek is considered to be one of the premier lecturers on the topic of strength and conditioning and exercise sports performance currently working today. In the past eight years, Derek has spoken in more than a dozen countries and has influenced thousands of coaches and personal trainers around the world. Derek began his journey and passion into the world of human performance through his own athletic success as an NCAA All-American and National Champion in the sport of track and field. He went on to represent his home country of Canada on two separate occasions as a member of the Canadian National Team, breaking two Canadian National Records and winning multiple National Championships in the process. Derek also worked in both the NFL and NCAA as a professional coach. Since then, Derek has taken his experience as a professional coach and blended it with his educational background as both an interpersonal communications expert and therapist to create a holistic approach to teaching and understanding the complexities of not only performing human movement but also teaching it to others. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND DEREK Instagram - @derekwoodske MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Tough and well-versed in fighting, today's guest has made a career for himself as a secret agent, a detective, police officer, lawyer, and more through acting. As you can tell, he wears a lot of hats- on and off-screen- father, boxer, jiu-jitsu fighter, producer, and actor. It takes massive discipline to cover all of those and do so successfully. Today, Frank Grillo shares with the young men of Apogee how he gets it done. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 FRANK GRILLO Frank is an American actor best known for playing Brock Rumlow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Endgame. Grillo was born the first of three boys in a working-class family in New York City, and raised in the Bronx and in Rockland County, New York. Grillo began wrestling at eight years old and took up boxing at eighteen. In 1991, he started practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, in which he has studied under Rickson Gracie and holds a brown belt. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND FRANK Instagram - @frankgrillo1 MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

We've had him on before, but we couldn't resist having him on again to speak with the young men of Apogee. Today, Danny Vega talks to the young men about all things health, mindset, but most importantly, the consequences of not taking action and holding boundaries when you see tyranny taking place. With a family based in Cuba, Danny knows all too well what can happen when the virtue of freedom isn't maintained. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 DANNY VEGA Danny Vega is a 220-pound raw powerlifter with meet bests of 640 squat in wraps (610 raw), 400 bench, and 700 deadlift. A native of Miami, Florida, Danny received his bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2004, where he was a member of the football team and a three-time Dean's List recipient. Danny earned his Master's of Science in Human Performance from the University of Florida, where he worked with the national championship men's basketball team along with women's basketball, tennis, and golf programs. He then went on to become the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for VCU basketball, helping the Rams to the 2007 conference champions and making it to the second round of the NCAA tournament. In June of 2016, Danny discovered the ketogenic lifestyle and never looked back. Today he and his wife, Maura, run Fat Fueled Family, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel meant to educate people on how to successfully lead a fat-fueled, low carb life. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND DANNY: Instagram - @dannyvega.ms Blog - fatfueled.family Podcast - Fat Fueled Family MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 MATT SCHNEIDER US Marshal Fugitive Taskforce officer and swat operator. Matt never met his father which left a massive hole in the development of becoming a father and a husband himself- his mother having several marriages over the course of his childhood left him confused and unprepared for the challenges of fatherhood and marriage. Through the relationships he's made and the different challenges he's had to face, he's learned the virtues of honor, integrity, strength, and character. As an instructor for The Project, his role is now to teach men to become the sheepdog, training situational awareness, and how to use firearms for protection. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND MATT SCHNEIDER Instagram - @mattshneider_official Coaching - IgnitionYear.com MORE CONTENT Follow Matt B on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 URIJAH FABER Urijah is an American mixed martial artist who is signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He competed as a bantamweight and formerly competed as a featherweight. Faber was an NCAA wrestler. With his base in wrestling, he later started Brazilian jiu-jitsu and quickly earned a brown belt under Fábio "Pateta" Prado. Faber won the WEC Featherweight Championship at WEC 19 on March 17, 2006, and held the title for over two years. He went on to challenge for the WEC Featherweight Championship two more times and challenged for the UFC Bantamweight Championship four times. Faber is widely regarded as one of MMA's pioneers for establishing legitimacy to lighter-weight classes. After his retirement on July 6, 2017, Faber was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame as a part of the Modern-era wing. He came out of retirement in 2019 and defeated Ricky Simón by first-round TKO. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND URIJAH Instagram - @urijahfaber Facebook - Urijah Faber Twitter - @UrijahFaber MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Split is one of Matt's favorite movies, simply for the concept of how our mentality can directly affect the physical manifestations that take place in our body and our life. If you've been listening to this podcast at all over the course of the past 120 episodes, you've definitely heard him talk about it. Today's guest is a man who knows all about the power of the mind, and how you can use your mentality (or rather the mentality of others) to achieve your goals. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 TODD HERMAN Todd is the author of the WSJ & International Best Selling Book, The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life, which has been translated into 11 languages. It's the transformational book for people who want the tools elite people use to master their identity and make change happen fast – with a solid helping of science. Todd has built courses, training programs, software, and businesses that have transformed the lives of over 2,000,000 people. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND TODD Twitter - @todd_herman Facebook - Todd Herman YouTube - Todd Herman Instagram - @todd_herman MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Our listeners who have been with us since the beginning likely recognize this name, and anyone who is involved in the traditional masculinity space definitely knows this name. Ryan Michler was episode number 13 on the Essential 11 and it was a pleasure having him back on to speak with the men of young men Apogee. RYAN MICHLER Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder of Order of Man. Ryan grew up without a permanent father figure and has seen first-hand how a lack of strong, ambitious, self-sufficient men has impacted society today. He believes many of the world's most complicated problems could be solved if men everywhere learned how to be better husbands, fathers, businessmen, and community leaders. It has now become his life's mission to help men across the planet step more fully into their roles as protectors, providers, and presiders over themselves, their families, their businesses, and their communities. You can find him blogging and podcasting at Order of Man where he is working to help men become all they were meant to be. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND RYAN Instagram - @ryanmichler Twitter - @ryanmichler Podcast - Order of Man Website - orderofman.com MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

If you've ever wanted to hear a conversation between two Matt Beaudreau's, this is the episode for you. Matt has been in the education space for a long time and has seen how the game is played. If you've listened to any of our other episodes, you know how much he does not believe that college is necessary for success, and today's guest Isaac Morehouse shares that thinking- so much so that he built a business around it. Character, work ethic, communication, and an ability to learn are highly valued by employers above degrees and it's something that businesses are seeing less and less of in the workplace. Isaac is working to change that and offers amazing advice to the young men of Apogee on today's episode. ISAAC MOREHOUSE Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Crash (a career launch platform that helps you discover your professional interests, build a strong profile to showcase your talent, and launch into the best early career opportunities) and the founder of Praxis (a college alternative that builds your skills, your network, and leads to a full-time job at a growing business). Isaac is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom and is a lifelong advocate of self-directed living and learning. He loves writing, talking, building companies, spending time with his family, and getting angry about sports teams from his home state of Michigan. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND ISAAC Twitter - @isaacmorehouse Books - https://isaacmorehouse.com/books/ Website - https://isaacmorehouse.com/ MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

When it comes to creating the perfect day- the perfect routine- we often think we need to go above and beyond. We think our diets have to consist of green juice and waking up at obscene times to fit in all that we hope to accomplish. But today's guest makes the case that the perfect day has less to do with jamming in more things, and has more to do with doing less of the things that we know aren't beneficial. As our Apogee participants are auditing their own time in the program, there was no better man than Craig Ballantyne to talk to about how they can maximize their own days. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 CRAIG BALLANTYNE Craig is known as the World's Most Disciplined Man. He built Turbulence Training Fitness to over $10 million in sales and now runs EarlyToRise.com. His books, The Perfect Day Formula and Unstoppable, have helped over 55,000 high-performers own their day, double their income, and work less. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND CRAIG Instagram - @realcraigballantyne Twitter - @craigballantyne Facebook - Craig Ballantyne Website - https://www.craigballantyne.com/ MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Despite the stereotypes, extremely jacked men are often so much more than meatheads. As we've seen previously with former guest, Mark Bell. Today's guest is another prime example of how discipline, hard work, and self-awareness translate into impeccable physical health AND incredible success in life. The patterns of success apply to all areas. And no man knows that better than Ben Pakulski. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 BEN PAKULSKI Nicknamed the Pak-Man, Ben is a Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder and winner of the 2008 Mr. Canada competition. In the IFBB, he finished 2nd twice in 2008. He has increased his standing in the Arnold Classic competition, placing 2nd in 2013, after a 4th-place finish in 2012 and a 10th-place finish in 2011. In the 2012 Mr. Olympia contest, his first-ever, he finished 11th. Today, Ben helps other men achieve lean, healthy, and muscular physiques and hosts the podcast Muscle Intelligence. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND BEN Instagram - @bpakfitness YouTube - Ben Pakulski THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Perspective and leadership are everything on today's episode. It's easy to fall into feeling sorry for yourself. It's easy to avoid putting in the work because you're afraid of failure. It's easier to blame someone else. So that's the route many people take. For the few, while their peers may be avoiding the work, they're seeking it out. They're putting in the reps. They have gratitude for the challenging path. Because they know that's where refinement takes place. And no one knows that better than our guest, Leif Babin. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 LEIF BABIN Leif Babin is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he serves as President/Chief Operating Officer, leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Leif served thirteen years in the Navy, including nine in the SEAL Teams. He is the recipient of the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart. Upon his departure from active duty, Leif co-founded Echelon Front, a premier leadership consulting company that helps others build their own high-performance winning teams. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND LEIF Twitter - @LeifBabin Instagram - @realleifbabin Website - echelonfront.com MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

The pure trap of life isn't when you're in a situation that feels like hell. Life's biggest trap is when you're comfortable. When you're in a position where you could achieve your potential if you applied yourself, but where you're at seems "good enough" and you choose to reside there for way longer than you should. As today's guest explains, he realized this is where he was, and he became so disgusted that he would take such an easy route, he knew he needed to make a big change. That big change, as you will find out in today's episode, has paid off big for Russ Ruffino. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 RUSS RUFFINO Russ Ruffino is a business coach with a no-nonsense, high-reward approach to attracting the right clients at the right price. Back at the height of the economic recession, Russ Ruffino paid his bills working hard hours as a bartender. He was first inspired to launch his career during this time after noticing a friend's success in online marketing and social media. Russ Ruffino was so inspired by the industry that he threw himself completely into learning how to create and sell products online. Now known as Clients on Demand, he developed an ebook and video course based on his ideas and priced it at $197– and to his surprise, he made a sale. Russ quit his bartending job with no more than $500 in his pocket, ready to start a new business journey. PLACES YOU CAN FIND RUSS Instagram - @russruffino Website - https://www.clientsondemand.com/ MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

The state of today's education system has left a lot of parents wondering what happened to allow us to get here, and what do we do moving forward? Today's guest is fighting to make a change for the kind of information that our young people are being exposed to and ACTUALLY allow for conversations that involve diversity of thought. This episode with Jill Simonian couldn't have come at a better time. Hope you all enjoy and don't forget to leave a rating and review. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 JILL SIMONIAN Director of Outreach for PragerU Resources for Educators and Parents, Jill is a former television host & media contributor, founder of TheFABMom blog, and a published author. Previously, Jill was best known for her straight-talking parenting segments on Los Angeles' KCBS, KCAL, KTLA, KTTV as well as HLN/CNN, The Doctors, Access LIVE, TODAY Show, E! News, Hallmark Channel, and more (totaling over 500 family lifestyle segments and articles between 2011-2020). Prior to 2011, Jill was a full-time entertainment reporter and host for a variety of cable news networks. PLACES YOU CAN FIND JILL Instagram - @jillsimonian Twitter - @JillSimonian Website - http://thefabmom.com/ MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Even at a young age, today's guest knew he wanted a real-life mission and a challenge that created real change. Grit, hard work, determination, work ethic, discipline, all things this man embodies. Mike Glover is a fighter who has an incredible understanding and perspective on what goes into being fulfilled as a man and pours into the young men of Apogee on today's episode. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 MIKE GLOVER Mike spent 18-years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA. He served as a SGM in Special Forces in various positions and deployed multiple times to combat theaters. He is an expert in Counter-Terrorism, Security, and Crisis Management Operations and is the host of the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast on iTunes, and Soundcloud. He is an avid outdoorsman, overland enthusiast, traveler, and hunter. He has a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security and resides in Heber City, UT where he is the CEO of Fieldcraft Survival. PLACES YOU CAN FIND MIKE Instagram - @mike.a.glover YouTube - Mike Glover Fieldcraft Survival MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

There's a lot to be said for those who manage to maintain their child-like curiosity. And that is definitely true of today's guest as you will quickly find out. This is a woman who truly embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and is using a challenge she overcame to step into the gap and provide a solution for others. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 KARA GOLDIN Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has been named one of InStyle's Badass 50, Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business, Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune's Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Kara has successfully navigated the world of large companies and startups in many industries including media, tech and consumer products. In addition, she understands retail and direct to consumer well. She is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and other disruptors across various industries. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND KARA Instagram - @karagoldin Twitter - @KaraGoldin Website - karagoldin.com Book - Undaunted MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

There tends to be an association that culture has around incredibly muscular men that assumes that's all they are- meatheads. But today's guest very clearly defies that stereotype, being one of the biggest dudes, but also by far one of the most intelligent. He's lead a life of forging his own path and going against the grain. Couldn't have asked for a better guest to come on to speak with the young men of Apogee. NSIMA INYANG Nsima is a drug-free Professional Bodybuilder, elite-level Powerlifter, and Martial Artist. As a Bodybuilder, he competed in Cellucor Sponsored 2015 WNBF Worlds where he placed 5th in the World amongst Heavyweight Bodybuilders. Along with that win, Nsima also won the title of Mr. California. He currently holds a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has placed Second in the IBJJF Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship as a Blue Belt. With 15+ years of training experience and a cumulative 10 years of personal training and online coaching under his belt, Nsima has acquired essential practical application necessary to complement his detailed approach to training and nutrition. He has coached multiple natural bodybuilders and bikini athletes to show wins and has worked with nationally qualified powerlifters within and outside of the United States. PLACES YOU CAN FIND NSIMA Website - https://www.breakthebar.com/ Instagram - @nsimainyang YouTube - Nsima Inyang MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Today's guest is another bucket-list mentor and this recording did not disappoint. Not only is he extremely well-accomplished, perhaps the most accomplished of any of our guests, but he also is a mission-motivated man. And that mission is to make the world a better place. I can't think of a better man than Jeff Hoffman to have on an Apogee Friday call to pour into our young men. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 JEFF HOFFMAN Jeff Hoffman is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, producer of a Grammy Award winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com and more. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND JEFF Twitter - @SpeakerJeff Facebook - Jeff Hoffman Instagram - @SpeakerJeffHoffman Website - jeffhoffman.com MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Today's episode is another you can add to my list of favorites, and the young men of Apogee agree. A man inspired by comic book heroes Erin Alejandrino is a savage gentleman who exemplifies the character traits of his favorite characters and has a powerful energy that just can't be matched. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 ERIN ALEJANDRINO An only child raised by a single mom in San Francisco, Erin was put in martial arts at the early age of 3- this formed the trajectory of his life. Growing up without a strong father figure he fell into the wrong things. But he changed his life when he realized he didn't need to find the right role model, he needed to become the right role model. Today Erin is a fitness coach, the Vice President of Trulean Nutrition, and Instructor for The Project — an immersive experience To help Men level up in their business and life. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND ERIN Instagram - @thefitbeard MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Warriorship is a mindset. It is a mindset refined by action, self-awareness, self-mastery, and challenge. Few know that better than today's guest, Rafa Conde. Apogee seeks to bring back intentional refinement of masculinity, and Rafa is on a similar mission at a whole other level. Today the young men of Apogee ask Rafa their questions, and he does not hold back. From the self-discipline that creates success to his personal experiences on the front lines of danger, this episode is truly raw and unfiltered. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 RAFA CONDE Rafa Conde is internationally recognized as a builder of Warrior Kings. His vision is to re-ignite the warrior spirit in our society. His mission is to translate high-performance principles, strategies, and philosophies used by elite ancient warrior cultures and apply them into today's world. These principles are life-changing and lead to levels of success in all facets of business and life. Rafa is a sought-after powerful speaker and corporate leadership/culture consultant. He has coached thousands of individuals throughout the globe. His style is dynamic and in your face and it works. He has transformed countless lives and strengthened business cultures. Today the Man of War movement has become a lifeline for thousands of men throughout the globe. Man of War has evolved into a brand that identifies a brotherhood of like-minded men who walk the warrior's path. Rafa created the Men of War Society and The Men of War Crucible to build a strong society of warrior-minded men so they can continue growing as husbands, fathers, leaders, and visionaries. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND RAFA Instagram - @manofwarr His Program - Men Of War Crucible Man of War Podcast MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

When it comes to winning, some people just have a mindset that the vast majority of people don't understand. Because winning repeatedly requires- not just a willingness- but an eagerness to face challenges again and again that most people can barely stomach once. It's the consistency of pushing yourself just a little bit more each time, of "going one more" that creates results. Nick Bare, today's guest understands that mindset and shares what it's taken to get him there with the young men of Apogee in this episode. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 NICK BARE Nick Bare founded Bare Performance Nutrition in 2012 out of his small college apartment in Western Pennsylvania at the Indiana University of PA. During this time, Nick was studying nutrition and on the path of joining the military upon graduation. The company was built upon the values of transparency and service from its infant stages of launch and today remain instilled in the brand's primary mission. After graduating college, Nick was commissioned into the US Army as an Infantry Officer, where he spent the next four years completing various military training schools, such as Ranger School and Airborne School, before taking his position as an Infantry Platoon Leader stationed out of Texas. During his time in the military, Nick learned the values of leadership, integrity, and team building which have been directly applied to Bare Performance Nutrition. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND NICK Instagram - @nickbarefitness YouTube - Nick Bare Website - www.nickbare.com Shop - Bare Performance Nutrition MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

For some, entrepreneurship is just in their DNA. But in the case of today's guest, his DNA set him up to be a record-breaking endurance athlete. Zach jumped on a call with the young men of Apogee and talked about how having the right mindset, a willingness to try new things, and the endurance to push through can be the perfect recipe for success. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 ZACH BITTER Zach Bitter is an American ultramarathon runner. He held world records for the 100-mile run (track) and the 12-hour run (track). Bitter claimed both records with his performance during the Six Days in the Dome event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 24, 2019. His 100-mile time of 11 hours, 19 minutes and 13 seconds, bested Oleg Kharitonov's 2002 world record by almost 11 minutes, and was more than 20 minutes faster than his own American mark of 11:40:55. After claiming the 100-mile record, Bitter continued running for another 40 minutes and upped his own 12-hour distance world record to 104.8 miles, an improvement of more than three miles over the previous mark. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND ZACK Instagram - @zachbitter Twitter - @zbitter Facebook - Zach Bitter Website - https://zachbitter.com/ MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

In a day and age where "Entrepreneur" has become the trendiest thing to be, today's guest affirms that not everybody is cut out to be an entrepreneur. In fact, the traits that make someone best-suited to be an entrepreneur are things that we're born with, not things that we acquire over time. Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Find out on today's episode with Gino Wickman. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 GINO WICKMAN An entrepreneur since the age of 21, Gino has had an obsession for learning what makes businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. Based on his years of real-world experience, he created the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®), a practical method for helping companies achieve greatness. He founded EOS Worldwide, an organization that helps thousands of businesses implement EOS with the aid of an international team of over 350 professional and certified EOS Implementers and online support. He is the author of the award-winning, best-selling book Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, as well as Get a Grip, Rocket Fuel, How to Be a Great Boss, and What the Heck is EOS?. Gino is now devoting time and energy toward helping entrepreneurs-in-the-making get a huge jump-start on taking their entrepreneurial leap, which is why he created Entrepreneurial Leap. PLACES YOU CAN FIND GINO Website - https://e-leap.com/ MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Today's guest really poured into the young men of Apogee. He talks about his experience growing up without a father and how that got him searching for a tribe in all the wrong places. That set him down a path that took some hard-hitting experiences and great male figures in his life for him to realize he needed to make a change. And boy did he. All that and more on today's episode. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 NICK KOUMALATSOS Nick was born in Hollywood Florida. Nick was forced into juvenile detention at the age of twelve. He joined the Marine Corps at 19 and spent five and a half months in basic training but graduated company honor grad. Nick went on to become a 12 year Special Operations Marine Corps veteran with Marine Reconnaissance and Marine Special Operations Command. Nick is the founder and CEO of Alexander Industries as well as a successful adventure + informational YOUTUBE channel with his partner Alison Capra. They own Snap Fitness, Ship On Site, A Coffee Company, Survival and Tactical Systems, and Miserable Cows and is co-owner of Johnny Slicks and organic grooming essentials company. Nick is a self-published author Ex-Communicated Warrior, 7-Stages of Transition, and co-author of fitness training books: USMC Prep, Recon Prep, and Marine Raider Prep. PLACES YOU CAN FIND NICK Instagram - @nickkoumalatsos Website - www.nickkoumalatsos.com MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

* Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 * AMY MINTER What first began as her brother's solution to her bullying problem turned into a dream that Amy never believed was something that she could achieve. Battling depression, trauma, and other health issues had left her feeling beat down and boxing helped her fill a void in her life. The game changed for Amy after she found Jose Morales' gym in Roseville, CA. There, she received support in a way that she never had before and began a journey of personal development. Through training, she was able to learn and understand herself better than ever and found a purpose. Then in 2021, Amy competed in the women's national boxing tournament where she fought the top 3 girls and beat all of them, taking home the national title. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND AMY Instagram - @shoshanagirl15 MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

"Pivot" is the name of the game in today's episode. Our guest certainly has a deep understanding of what it's like to not have things work out the way you planned them. Phil Daru from a young age had wanted to play professional football and some decisions that he made became obstacles on his journey. But even still he pressed on. Until circumstances prevented him from moving forward. He changed course and got into fighting until that also was no longer an option. Phil shares his journey with the young men of Apogee and how he obtained success and built the brand that he has today. * Today's sponsor is Discover Paxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 * PHIL DARU Phil Daru is a world-renowned strength and conditioning coach and is the founder of Daru Strong, a brand dedicated to helping one's performance, life, longevity, personal growth, and becoming the best versions of themselves. Phil also owns and operates the Daru Strong Performance Center in Boca Raton, Florida. For years, Phil has worked with some of the most elite athletes and fighters in the world such as: Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Dustin Poirier, Jr. Dos Santos, King Mo Lawal, Tecia Torres, Colby Covington, and over 80 Pro fighters each week. Phil's resume also includes World renowned celebrities, NFL players, World Champion Boxers, UFC fighters, and Olympic athletes. For over 10 years, Phil has been training the top athletes because of his ability to improve performance such as power, strength, speed, agility, mobility, and endurance. Phil and his methodologies have been seen on ESPN, Fox Sports, The Luke Thomas Podcast, Spike TV, The Schmo, Fighters Only Magazine, UFC embedded, Mark Bell's Power Podcast, Espn +, Elliott Hulse's Strength Camp, The NFL Network, Joe Defranco's Industrial Podcast Show and in many books around the world. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND PHIL Instagram - @darustrong YouTube - Phil Daru Training Programs MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Listeners, you will not find a better masterclass on fear than this episode of The Essential 11. Today we are joined by the absolute master Tony Blauer and it is not an understatement when I say the men of Apogee and I were absolutely enthralled in all the wisdom that this man had to say. Today's sponsor is Discover Paxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 TONY BLAUER Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for over four decades. He founded Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) in 1985 and it has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies specializing in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, and close quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military, and professional self-defense instructors. Coach Blauer's programs have influenced over three decades of trainers and coaches as well as most contemporary reality-based martial artists. He resides in California with his wife, kids, and dogs but still travels extensively working with individuals, corporations, and government organizations around the world providing solutions for training, performance assessment, and credentialing. His companies are dedicated to enhancing the mental and physical safety of everyone they help train. PLACES YOU CAN FIND TONY Instagram - @tonyblauer Website - www.coachblauer.com Check out his programs - info.tonyblauer.com MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Today's guest is a man who truly embodies the American dream. Bedros Keuilian came to America at a young age, escaping a communist country, and has lived his life in pursuit of challenge and growth. When he had his son, he saw a gap in the development of men and he made it a mission to fill that void. And in doing so, he has created some of the greatest programs to create better men who are greater fathers, husbands, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Today's sponsor is Discover Paxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 BEDROS KEUILIAN Bedros is a best-selling author, speaker, and business consultant. He's the founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, one of the nation's fastest-growing franchises, and an investor in over a dozen companies ranging from subscription software platforms, digital ad agencies as well as mastermind and coaching services. Bedros is known as the hidden genius that entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, and thought leaders turn to when they want to create high-level mastermind and coaching programs, quickly scale their businesses and solve their most pressing bottlenecks so that they can making the quantum leap to massive success. His sales, marketing, mindset, and business systems are the secret weapon used by thousands of successful digital marketers and entrepreneurs who want to reach more high-paying clients and customers without the use of unpredictable or sleazy marketing tactics. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Origin Story 2:20 The creation of Fit Body Bootcamp 4:10 Bedros' mentors 9:30 Developing self-confidence in men 12:36 The value of brotherhood 17:38 Creating trust with your son 21:15 Where Bedros is counter-culture: Family isn't everything 26:48 Operation Black Sight 29:36 What's next for Bedros 33:30 The true difficulty that is entrepreneurship 35:30 PLACES YOU CAN FIND BEDROS Instagram - @bedroskeuilian Book - Man Up MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

There is no kind of mentality quite like the mentality of an athlete. And that is exactly the kind of guest that we have on today. Jason Khalipa is a huge voice in the world of Crossfit and it was an incredible privilege to have him on the podcast and pour into the young men of apogee. He offers them some great advice, including words on the things that actually matter in life, and what it takes to actually operate a gym. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book. Simply follow the link discoverpraxis.com/essential11 JASON KHALIPA Professional athlete, philanthropist, author, and father-- Jason does a bit of it all. Between building a successful, multi-location business, NCFIT, eight consecutive CrossFit Games appearances, creating the NCFIT Collective online training portal and coach's development tool, and hosting both the AMRAP Mentality and Business of Fitness Podcast, Jason has spent his entire life training for the unknown. Jason has competed in the CrossFit Games on 8 separate occasions. Competing as an individual for 7 consecutive years, and wrapping up an 8th year as a team competitor, Jason is no rookie to the sport of fitness. Throughout his CrossFit Games career, Jason has only placed outside the Top 10 once, has won every Regional competition he has participated in, and he won the Spirit of the Games award in 2009. Not only has Jason held all podium positions at the world championships, but he was also named to Team USA 3 times. Jason opened CrossFit Santa Clara in 2008 a month after winning the CrossFit Games. With a passion for fitness and an uncanny ability to harvest and lead a supportive community, Jason was determined to achieve greatness. Since opening CrossFit Santa Clara, Jason has gone on to open 20 additional locations. He founded NCFIT (previously NorCal CrossFit), pioneered widespread corporate wellness programs, reinvented fitness in the hospitality sector, and changed the way people, CEOs, and athletes alike think about fitness. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Origin Story 4:10 The Lessons he learned from sales and entrepreneurship 10:48 How did covid affect his gyms and on being the wartime CEO 13:52 Confidence is earned- How you can earn it 16:01 What Jason would go back and change if he could Jason's Biggest accomplishment 22:40 How does Jason push himself to keep going? 27:10 What was his biggest mistake? 31:10 What is the meaning of life to Jason? 51:02 Aiden's vendetta against another gym. Jason's advice. 52:37 Jason's thoughts on college and trade school 56:47 PLACES YOU CAN FIND JASON Instagram - @jasonkhalipa Podcasts - The Business of Fitness & Amrap Mentality Podcast MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

Today's guest is not only arguably one of the best- most innovative artists in the world. But he is also a spectacular human being. A local of Sacramento, David Garibaldi has raised over 6 million dollars for charity through his art. And he's not done making moves yet. In today's episode, we get into how David got to where he is today by creatively combining his passions rather than going a "traditional" route. His journey hasn't been without its obstacles. But that's the true test of success. How will you innovate? DAVID GARIBALDI David Garibaldi is an American performance painter with his specialty lying in his "Rhythm and Hue" stage act. An act in which he rapidly creates paintings of notable rock musicians. His show Rhythm and Hue is a music and color experience. Large pop portraits explode together on stage in minutes to music. Paint, sound, and entertainment collide for an entertaining show that has brought people around the world to their feet. Garibaldi was born in Los Angeles, California, attending High School in Sacramento California, where he later dropped out. David gained notoriety when he first appeared in the seventh season of America's Got Talent, going on to the finals and finishing in fourth place. Acts that Garibaldi has gone on to open for during his career include Blue Man Group, Snoop Dogg, and Kiss. He has also performed for President Obama at The White House and appeared on The Today Show, ESPN, & International TV. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Inspiration is beyond art- its character. 3:00 The X-Men Origin story 5:24 David’s natural propensity for performance and his philosophy on good performance 13:15 His experience with the Jabbawaki’s 15:53 How he and his art evolve 18:08 What is David looking for in someone who wants to join his team 22:31 David’s school experience, his mentors 26:35 Where David is counter-culture 29:37 Going on tour with Kiss 32:17 PLACES YOU CAN FIND DAVID Instagram - @garibaldiarts YouTube - David Garibaldi CreatorX - http://creatorx.org/ MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Bryan Callen brings so much energy to this call with the men of Apogee. This episode goes on my list of top 5 episodes. I'm also not afraid to admit it. I messed up. And as a result, the audio quality of today's episode is not up to par with what it usually is. But I promise you can still get everything that you need to out of it and it's with probably one of the biggest guests we've ever had. This episode had me fired up and even I had a whole bunch of great takeaways. BRYAN CALLEN Bryan Callen is an American actor, comedian, and podcaster. He is most known for his recurring role as “Coach Mellor” on ABC’s Schooled and The Goldbergs; which he has played since 2014. Callen has also appeared in such TV and films as Kingdom, 2 Broke Girls, Ride Along, Hangover 1 & 2, Sex and the City, Old School, MADTv, Entourage, Californication, and many more. A veteran Headliner, Callen performs in theaters and comedy venues across the world, but most often can be seen at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. His third one-hour comedy special, “Complicated Apes”, topped the iTunes charts upon its release in March, 2019. Callen is known for being the co-host of the top-rated iTunes podcasts The Fighter & The Kid, as well at Ten Minute Podcast. Bryan is also a regular on The Joe Rogan Experience and Fight Companion podcasts. PLACES YOU CAN FIND BRYAN Instagram - @bryancallen Twitter - @bryancallen Podcast - The Fighter and The Kid Special - Complicated Apes MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Barring Jocko, there is no one who we talk about on this podcast (who we haven't actually had on) more than Robb Wolf. That changes today! We've talked about Robb Wolf on nearly every episode in conversations around challenging the stereotypical narrative around health. He has been instrumental in redefining what health means not just for me, but for hundreds of thousands of other people too. ROBB WOLF Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist is the 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. He has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top-ranked iTunes podcast, books, and seminars. Robb has functioned as a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism (Biomed Central) and as a consultant for the Naval Special Warfare Resiliency program. He serves on the board of Directors/Advisors for Specialty Health Inc, The Chickasaw Nation’s “Unconquered Life” initiative, and a number of innovative start-ups with a focus on health and sustainability. Wolf holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and is a former California State Powerlifting Champion (565 lb. Squat, 345 lb. Bench, 565 lb. Dead Lift) and a 6-0 amateur kickboxer. Wolf has provided seminars in nutrition and strength & conditioning to a number of entities including NASA, Naval Special Warfare, the Canadian Light Infantry, and the United States Marine Corps. PLACES YOU CAN FIND ROBB Instagram - @dasrobbwolf Twitter - @RobbWolf Books - https://robbwolf.com/shop/ MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Some people are afraid to climb 5 flights of stairs and then look down while others, like today's guest, jump out of airplanes for fun. This is a guy who doesn't back down from a challenge or a thrill and intentionally lives his life in a way where he's constantly pushing himself to be greater. Andy Stumpf is a good friend of Jocko Willink and Apogee Co-Founder Tim Kennedy- it's clear why. Great men only surround themselves with other great men. We were incredibly grateful to have Andy on our Friday Apogee call to pour into the young leaders of tomorrow. ANDY STUMPF Today's guest is Andy Stumpf, a retired SEAL, professional gravity enthusiast, public speaker, and podcaster. Stumpf was born and raised in Northern California. From the age of 11, he knew that he wanted to become a Navy SEAL- it became the single driving force in his life. He enlisted in the Navy while still a Junior in high school, entering military service in 1996. After completing boot camp he began the most grueling training program in the US Military - Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL, known as BUD/s. Nearly 90% of all candidates are unsuccessful in completing the six-month program. Andy graduated and began his SEAL career attached to SEAL Team Five, in Coronado California. In 2002 he screened for and joined the most elite counterterrorism unit in the military, SEAL Team Six. This unit is tasked with conducting the nation's most critical missions, many of which have become the focus of Hollywood movies and books. Throughout his 17-year career, Andy executed hundreds of combat operations throughout the world in support of the Global War on Terror. He was medically retired in June of 2013. His awards and decorations include 5 Bronze Star Medals (Four with Valor), the Purple Heart, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Valor, Three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, Two Combat Action Ribbons, and the presidential Unit Citation. Although no longer wearing a uniform, Andy continues to fight for the SEAL community and their families. In 2015 he set two World Records after jumping from 36,500 feet and flying over 18 miles in a wingsuit in an effort to raise 1 Million Dollars for the Navy SEAL Foundation. Andy is a sponsored skydiver and BASE jumper, constantly traveling the world creating content for his sponsors. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Confusing who you were in the past with who you are now 3:00 Public school doesn’t help you learn who you are 7:48 Making decisions based on how it will enhance your life- not money 10:00 Andy’s Mentors 15:20 Jujitsu allows you to see what is possible 23:34 Avoiding putting your heroes on a pedestal 28:29 Linear thinking vs 3D thinking 30:37 Actionable steps for developing non-linear problem solving 52:06 What is the meaning of life to Andy 56:25 What Andy is looking for in the people he hires 57:40 You can’t short-circuit the system 1:00:28 PLACES YOU CAN FIND ANDY STUMPF Instagram - @andystumpf212 Twitter - @AndyStumpf77 YouTube - Cleared Hot Podcast MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

So very few people have the perspective on life and the mindset that this man has because so few people have had to go through what he has. Marcus has been, by far, one of my favorite Apogee Friday call guests that we have had to date. And with a name like Marcus Aurelius Anderson, none of that comes as any surprise. Grateful to have people like him pouring into the young men of Apogee and being a living example of the savage gentleman. MARCUS AURELIUS ANDERSON Today's guest is Marcus Aurelius Anderson, a proud Veteran, Bestselling Author of “The Gift of Adversity”, TEDx & International Keynote Speaker, Mindset Coach to Leaders, CEO’s and Entrepreneurs, Lifelong Martial Artist, creator of the Acta Non Verba Movement, and host of the Acta Non Verba Podcast. While preparing to deploy with the U.S. Army Light Infantry, Marcus suffered a severe spinal injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After dying on the operating table twice, the surgeons saved his life but told him he’d never walk or use his hands again. After months of anger and suicidal depression, having no other option, Marcus started doing some brutally honest soul searching, looking for the lesson to be learned from his injury. Once he started seeing his Adversity as a gift instead of a curse, something miraculous began to happen… Marcus now speaks, inspires, and teaches others to use their Adversity as a catalyst to actualize their personal definition of success in every area of life and business. His message teaches us how we can use our own Adversity to make us into better warriors, leaders, entrepreneurs, and human beings to create a better world. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND MARCUS Instagram - @marcusaureliusanderson Twitter - @thereal1marcus Website - https://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/ Book - The Gift of Adversity: Overcoming Paralysis and Pain to Find Purpose MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

One of the most challenging things to be good at is comedy. It's always a balance between relatableness, bluntness, and timing. It's a hard thing to master. I truly believe that it takes a special kind of person and a special kind of mindset. Josh Blue is truly a super-human in comedy. We get into his backstory, and the amount of material that he was writing within short blocks of time is just unheard of. He got good by being willing to put himself out there time and again, seeing what worked and what flopped. That's how we get good at anything- fail fast and fail often. JOSH BLUE Today's guest is Josh Blue. Following his groundbreaking win on NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2006, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. In 2018, Josh crushed his set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In the same year, he was honored with a performance at the William H. Macy Gala at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada. He wrapped up 2018 by recording his fifth-hour special at his home club, Comedy Works in Denver, CO. Josh does over 200 shows a year, continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The awkward first meeting 1:09 The origin story 2:00 8:00 Locked in a cage with a gorilla - He realized he could do anything 17:15 Seeing the cogs in the machine of comedy 20:40 Covid is his and his girlfriend's fault What is covid looking like for comedy 23:40 The mental side of stand-up comedy 26:35 The mentors/sources of inspiration of Josh Blue 29:10 How comedy makes him a better man 34:00 Paralympic soccer team 34:36 Acknowledging that you are good at what you do 38:00 The unentitled mindset; Earn it. Fight for it. 41:00 PLACES YOU CAN FIND JOSH Instagram - @joshbluecomedy YouTube - Josh Blue Tube Website - www.joshblue.com MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

If I had all the time in the world, this conversation would have gone on forever. Sevan has such an incredible understanding of raising happy and free children that truly resonated with me. Our role as parents is to provide an environment that allows our young people to learn to be self-sufficient while protecting them from the mountain lions that may seek to attack while they're down. It's not our job to always pick the child back up, we allow them to learn that they are capable of doing it themselves. Our job is handling the things they're not capable of yet and allow them to expand their level of capability themselves. That's how they learn self-confidence. That's where self-awareness is cultivated. SEVAN MATOSSIAN Today's guest is Sevan Matossian. Sevan has been involved in CrossFit Media since the start of CrossFit itself. He is a producer and director, known for Our House (2003), Pulling John (2009), and Every Second Counts: The Story of the 2008 CrossFit Games (2009). Sevan is a content king. From creating tremendous value for the CrossFit community to now creating content with his three young sons on fitness, running a personal podcast, and a podcast with himself, Josh Bridges, and Mat Fraser. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Sevan's passion and self-discipline has manifested his success 2:58 How he figured out his self-discipline Doesn’t close doors in his brain. 8:54 Meditation is about having an aware mind, how you can use this to have a greater mind 11:14 Consistency creates freedom for your children. You have to have rules. The rules themselves matter less than just having rules 12:40 If your child falls down and you pick them up, you just stole from them. 22:13 From the moment you consume something addicting, you lose control of the thing between your ears 31:59 Nothing compares to the pride of watching your child grow 36:22 Creating a lasting impact on others 39:51 The importance of showing love to your children 40:45 The long-term effects we have on children 45:18 You should not introduce fear to your child that they cannot mitigate 48:03 The importance of "please and thank you" 53:29 PLACES YOU CAN FIND SEVAN Instagram - @sevanmatossian Podcasts - The Sevan Podcast , Josh Mat Sevan YouTube - 3 Playing Brothers MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Fridays are always my favorite. Not because it's the start of the weekend but because I get to hop on these calls with the aspiring, young, savage gentlemen of Apogee and the likes of the most savage gentleman: Josh Tyler. Life is not without its challenges. There is a huge advantage to those who seek challenge out early so they're more equipped for those ahead of them. Today we chat about the value of finding the mentor who will push you to be your best. Remaining humble to the fact they likely know better than you will put you worlds and away above the competition. JOSH TYLER Today's guest is Josh Tyler, a professional fighter and survivalist. He is the co-founder of Savage Gentleman, a retail brand and ethos that believes that men are both savages and gentlemen. Josh is also the host of a podcast by the same name. I've followed Josh for a long time, within the fighting sphere and his brand Savage Gentleman. The concept of the Savage Gentleman is something that has deeply resonated with me. It's a phrase that I use to describe the qualities of a man who is a good man and is good at being a man. This is the foundational mentality that we're working to create in the young men in Apogee. Much of the credit for that goes to the mindsets of men like Josh Tyler. THE SAVAGE GENTLEMAN "The world is full of savages and gentlemen. Rare is it to find the man who can be both. It is not ideal void of all traits of masculinity, nor is it suitable to succumb to one’s every base desire. There must be a balance struck between the two sides of the same coin that is manhood. This is the plight of the savage gentlemen, to cultivate both aspects of his being and achieve his full potential." SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The origin story 3:18 The invention of savage gentleman 8:36 Josh Tyler in a movie 12:44 Matt’s first fight 17:09 Fighting is like the wild west 20:13 Once you’ve wrestled, the volume on everything else gets turned down 22:20 Don’t Quit. It’ll become a habit 22:40 Making hard, life or death decisions as a young person 29:45 Josh Tyler getting the nickname El Cabrone 38:29 The experiment of business 43:21 Josh’s regrets 46:32 In wrestling, there’s no one else to blame but yourself 1:00:08 Best martial arts form for self-defense 1:18:50 PLACES YOU CAN FIND TYLER Instagram - @JoshTylerMMA Website - www.savagegentleman.com Savage Gentleman Podcast APOGEE An online mentorship program based on the ideals I wanted to instill in my own son. We're focused on educating young men with a guiding philosophy designed to build character and help them learn to be providers and protectors. Our decisions are grounded in the same servant-leadership philosophy we aim to pass on to our students. Learn how Apogee can make a difference for your son. Leaders. On Purpose. More info: www.apogeestrong.com MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

We frequently talk about the importance of mindset on the Essential 11, particularly how your mindset will affect how you handle tough situations, how resilient you are, and how your mindset can drive your success. But what if we told you your mindset directly correlates to how long you live, the very expression of your genes, and shape the anatomy of your brain? That's exactly the scientific-based info that today's guest Dawson Church brings to this episode. Dawson is a researcher and the author of several award-winning science books. Research teams led by Dawson have published many clinical trials. His studies with veterans have shown that, using advanced psychological methods, over 80% recover from PTSD. He'll talk about his own journey- starting way back 100,000 years ago (don't worry, he summarizes)- and covers his own battle with depression and anxiety as a young person, how he came to look in the mirror and ask himself "why"? His journey in psychology and spirituality began to answer that question then solve it for so many others. We also touch on how cortisol was once a necessary anatomical response to danger but is now a direct threat to health, how optimism can allow you to live longer, and the only kind of drugs Dawson would recommend. More places you can find Dawson: Website - https://dawsonchurch.com/ Get his book for free - https://blissbrain.com/