Live Your Mission Show: Audio Experience

In this Season finale episode, Peter and Nick give insight into Mission Meats HQ, how a global pandemic impacted our businesses and how different trends in eating change how we approach product development. Stay tuned in to hear all the new things we’ve added to our product line, plus some hints at future projects that we have in the works!     Time Stamps: (0:15) Welcome back to the Live Your Mission Show! (0:56) Where we see the industry going (for meat snacks and consumer-packaged goods) (4:54) Flexitarian products: Organic Fajita Beef & Veggie Strips (5:45) Mission Meats, and meatless-products (9:48) Nick’s secret project (12:02) Stay tuned for new meat-less products (in the works)! (12:39) Perks, Superfans, quad-pay, and product bundles (14:44) Let’s talk production (20:06) Closing thoughts (20:52) See you for season 2 coming soon!     --------------   For perks programs and delicious snacks, visit missionmeats.co   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

This week Peter chats with Michael Crocker aka "Crocker", a long time friend of Mission Meats. Listen in as he shares where he currently is in his video freelancing career path and how he’s taking the steps to shift into a more sports driven environment to fully be living out his mission. Peter and Crocker discuss setting intentions in short goals to make big steps while getting real about the habits that might be holding you back plus how setting up accountability checks along the way to keep you on track.  Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome back to the Live Your Mission Show! (0:21) Intro to our conversation with Michael Crocker (1:49) Welcome Michael! (2:13) Michael’s current mission (3:33) Client projects vs. Passion projects (5:36) Strategic outreach (8:33) Small, consistent actions, in the midst of chaos (13:13) The importance of accountability (16:03) Having a plan, but being adaptable along the way (18:54) Building relationships as you reach out to potential clients (21:05) The benefit of an external perspective  -------------- Visit Michael's website: crockervideo.com Follow Michael on Instagram: @crockervideo --------------   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

This week Peter chats with Chrissie Lam, founder of Love is Project. An organization dedicated to spreading love by working with artisans in developing countries while providing fair wages, healthcare, and education. Chrissie discusses how she was inspired to start Love is Project with just a single bracelet plus how she’s had to adjust her plan with the current global pandemic. Stick around for the “Reaper Round” where Chrissie shares some of her favorite purchases and where she wants to be in the next 5 years. Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome back to the Live Your Mission show! (0:15) Intro to our conversation with Chrissie Lam (2:47) Welcome Chrissie! (3:15) Chrissie’s current mission (The “Love Is” Project) (4:30) How Chrissie left her corporate job to pursue her passion (with just 1 bracelet!) (7:30) Scaling a simple product with “Love” (8:32) Reflecting on what Chrissie wished she learned early on in her journey (10:03) A deeper dive into Chrissie’s team-building (11:41) Before jumping ship from your 9-to-5, here’s some advice (13:45) Problem-solving, and tapping in with your contacts (15:20) Finding positivity in the midst of COVID-19 (19:09) “Sustainability” (19:47) Book: “The Greatest Love Story Ever Told” (21:27) Practical tips for how you can live out your mission (22:27) The “Reaper Round” -------------- Visit the Love Is Project website: loveisproject.co Follow The Love Is Project on Instagram: @loveisproject Follow Chrissie on Instagram: @thesupplychange Check out the book here: "The Greatest Love Story Ever Told"   --------------   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

This week we’ll cover what mechanically separated chicken is, what in it, how it's made, and why it’s never found in our snacks!   To stay up to date with announcements and exclusives from Mission Meats, text "MEAT" to 69551   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

This week, Peter talks with Brogan Graham, co-founder of November Project, a free exercise group founded in Boston that’s open to the public. What started out as two friends getting together for morning workouts eventually snowballed into hosting classes in 52 cities nation-wide while creating a fun and passionate group of people who are all about community.  Stick around for the reaper round where Brogan kills his bag and gets up close and personal about the heat he’s feeling!   Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome back to the Live Your Mission show! (0:35) Mission Meats announcement (1:37) Intro to our conversation with Brogan Graham (4:53) Welcome Brogan! // Brogan’s Mission (9:30)The fuel that keeps Brogan going (11:27) Reflecting on 2011, the impact of “content”, and screen-time (17:59) “What are you a part of?” (21:42) Meet new people, and try new things (27:58) THE REAPER ROUND -------------- Visit November Project's website: november-project.com Visit Brogan Graham's website: brogangraham.com Follow Brogan on Instagram: @brogangraham   --------------   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

This week Peter talks with Amy Armstrong from Clean The World. An incredible organization that collects left over soaps from hotels to recycle them and provides them to children all over the world in an effort to prevent deadly diseases. Stick around for the Reaper Round where Amy eats her SECOND bag like a boss!  Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome back to the Live Your Mission show! (0:44)missionmeats.co/bacon (Use Code: “free bacon”) (2:27) Intro to our conversation with Amy Armstrong (4:50) Welcome Amy (5:11) Amy’s current mission (11:18) The start of Clean The World (16:04) Our world’s soap shortage (17:21) The experience that fuels Amy’s mission (18:58) “You don’t have to have it ALL figured out” (21:40) The mission is the drive (22:31) Amy’s advice for how you can live your mission (24:14) Lessons that Amy learned from CEO, Shawn Siepler (26:39) THE REAPER ROUND -------------- - Visit Clean The World's website: cleantheworld.org - To donate, visit: cleantheworldfoundation.org - Follow Clean The World on Instagram: @clean_the_world - For the Hand Washing Song, check out CTW's youtube clip: The children of Uganda sing Clean the World's Tops and Bottom song learning the proper way to wash your hands and help stop the spread of diseases. "Tops and bottoms (2x) in between (2x) all around your hands (2x) makes them clean (2x)" - Amy's preferred lipstick brand (referred to in the Reaper Round), is "Urban Decay"   --------------   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

This week Peter talks with musician and founder of CD Baby, Derek Sivers. Hear how he has approached life after the sale of CD baby and what being pop philosophy writer means for him. Peter and Derek discuss the implications behind “expiration dates” and how its okay to close one chapter to be able to start the next. Stick around for the “Reaper Round” where Derek lucked out and didn’t have to eat the reaper but still shares some great insight!  Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome back to the Live Your Mission show! (0:39) Mission Meats announcement (1:56) Intro to our conversation with Derek Sivers (4:52) Welcome to the show, Derek! (5:06) Derek’s current mission/impact (7:03) Derek’s life after “CD Baby” // Sees himself as a musician rather than an entrepreneur (9:26) Derek’s mindset on money (10:28) “We have to admit when our mission has changed” (11:42) Expired identity (12:36) Ask yourself, “Who are my heroes?” (13:27) The right mindset when approaching failures (16:35) Derek’s journey to becoming an author // A TED Talk story (18:37) Why this is important for YOU // Sharing and admitting your failures (21:37) A metaphor on past mistakes: Lifting weights at 44 (26:43) What Derek would’ve done differently, knowing what he knows now (27:51) Profit vs. Purpose (31:17) Derek’s article, “The Balance” (35:37) Money, and the “Starving Artist” (37:28) THE (Non)REAPER ROUND Check out Derek's website: sivers.org Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

This week Peter talks with podcast host and financial advisor Andrew Van Buren who offers excellent tips on finding an advisor that has your interest aligned. Stick around for the Reaper Round where Andrew is a champ and answers every question and tells the story of surviving a gunshot wound! Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome back to the Live Your Mission show! (0:34) Mission Meats announcement (2:22) Intro to our conversation with Andrew Van Buren (3:38) Welcome to the show, Andrew! (3:47) Andrew’s current mission/impact (6:44) The Nitty Gritty Podcast (8:43) Andrew’s plans for his online academy (10:34) Helping the online community // Cutting out the nonsense (13:44) How to identify a genuine expert vs. a quick-seller (15:54) Interest: Alignment vs. Misalignment (17:29) How to look for the ideal arrangement (22:11) Andrew’s takeaway from past experiences: Learning how to say “no” (27:11) Advice for how you can Live Your Mission // Getting clarity on what you want (29:55) THE REAPER ROUND   Follow The Nitty Gritty Podcast on IG: @nittygrittyshow Check out the Aventus website: aventuswealth.com   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

In the midst of the CV crisis, we’re taking a few weeks from the Live Your Mission podcast. On behalf of the Mission Meats team, we hope that this lockdown will give us a moment to pause, reflect, and inspire us to live, love, and laugh with our friends and families. To stay up to date with announcements and exclusives from Mission Meats, text "MEAT" to 69551 If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

This week Peter chats with Nate Spees, CEO of Grizzly, a company that is a creative agency that combines strategy, design, technology, and storytelling to build adventurous brands. Listen as Nate discusses the importance of being nimble and being able to regularly adjust your approach no matter the size of your business. Nate also provides excellent actionable  advice for boosting creativity! Stick around for the reaper round where Nate gets slightly dazed from the heat…but still eats the whole bag! Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome to the Live Your Mission show! (0:15) Mission Meats announcement: Have you signed up for our Superfans Program yet? (2:21) Intro to our conversation with Nate Spees (4:25) Welcome to the show, Nate! (4:47) Nate’s current mission (5:36) The importance of creativity in the business world (7:28) Why brands should prioritize creativity more (10:37) Grizzly’s core components of an “Adventurous brand” (16:02) Foundation first: Establishing your brand’s roots before the creation (18:56) Practical tips for your execution (21:52) Why “Shiny object syndrome” is one of your biggest obstacles (23:00) The core of brand-customer disconnection (24:56) Creativity is for EVERYONE // Fine-tuning your environment! (30:00) Be mildly, perpetually, optimistic (34:10) THE REAPER ROUND (51:42) Thanks for tuning in! Follow Nate on IG: @natespees Follow Grizzly on IG: @madebygrizzly Check out Grizzly's website: madebygrizzly.com   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

This week we’ll cover what textured soy protein is, what types of food you can find it in and why it’s never found in our snacks!   To stay up to date with announcements and exclusives from Mission Meats, text "MEAT" to 69551   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

In this weeks episode, Peter chats with Michael Hsu, CEO & Founder of DeepSky. A company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow profitably by focusing on processes and key performance indicators (KPIs). His mission: happiness. Not only to be happy himself, but to help those around him strive for it as well. Listen as Peter and Michael discuss the importance of living the life you want and not putting off “life” until later, and why staying on a “path of purpose” is better than standing still. Stick around for the Reaper Round where Michael breaks a sweat in the first bite!  Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome to the Live Your Mission show! (0:16) Mission Meats presents: The Superfan club! (2:01) Intro to our conversation with Michael Hsu (4:56) Welcome to the show, Michael! (5:44) Michael’s current mission // The pursuit of happiness (7:50) “Today is the day” to do the things you’ve always wanted to do (12:01) Michael’s 5-step “Measure and Hack” system (15:50) The 90% of work that you don’t see… (18:40) How great systems will allow you to breathe better and avoid drowning in numbers (23:25) Why entrepreneurs and founders are bad at numbers // “Bad data” (27:25) The entrepreneur’s dilemma: Basking in growth (30:20) The element of time // “Micro-hustle, macro-patience” (33:18) Society’s misconceptions about wealth and happiness (35:06) The “Me-triangle”: Personal, Relationships, Business (39:55) If your excuse is because “life happens”, you’re lying to yourself. (40:57) Surprises along Michael’s journey (43:35) FREEDOM // “Today is the first day of the rest o your life” (47:41) Take action: Write down what’s most important to you? Find out where you spend the most of your time. (49:41) What Michael would’ve done differently, knowing what he knows now. // Being more bold (54:09) Focusing on what works >> (58:40) “Pay five guys the salary of eight people, and they will do the work of fifteen” (1:02:41) THE REAPER ROUND (1:14:27) Thanks for tuning in!   Follow Michael on IG: @wmichaelhsu Follow DeepSky on IG: @deepsky.co Check out Deep Sky's website: www.deepsky.co   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

We are excited to bring you our first compilation episode! Consider this episode a cliff notes version of 5+ hours of interview content from episodes 1-5, highlighting topics like: how they defined their mission, breakthroughs and lessons along the way, and highlights from the Reaper Round!   (0:00) Welcome to our first compilation episode! (0:38) Announcement: Mission Meats Perks!  (1:28) A preview of today’s episode (2:30) Defining your current mission/purpose (14:40) Reflecting on past breakthroughs and lessons (23:30) The Reaper Round: Favorite book (28:18) The Reaper Round: Quotes to live by (32:42) The Reaper Round: Best under $100 purchase (35:16) The Reaper Round: Changed beliefs (40:04) The Reaper Round: Biggest business blunder (45:20) The Reaper Round: Favorite Mission Meats flavor (48:02) Thanks for tuning in!   A big thank you to our guests: Nick McCann, David Hauser, Craig Emmerich, Laura Lea Bryant and Noah Kagan   Check out the new Mission Meats Perks Program!   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

This week Peter talks with Tyler Merrick, founder of a chewing gum company, "Project7" which gives back to 7 areas of need: Healing the sick, saving the Earth, housing the homeless, feeding the hungry, quenching the thirsty, teaching the misfortunate, and hoping for peace. Listen to why you should approach growing your business through "chapters", learn to throw ego out of the window, and focus on adapting to the rapidly-changing markets. Tyler agrees that success means winning everywhere... even if a bag of Carolina Reaper tries to defeat you! Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome to the Live Your Mission show! (0:44) Mission Meats presents: The Beef + Veggie strip (2:15) Intro to our conversation with Tyler Merrick (4:43) Welcome to the show, Tyler! (4:58) Tyler’s mission (8:26) Reflecting on the “Seven” (14:12) Spreading yourself too thin + the shiny-object syndrome (17:55) Looking at your brand as “Chapters” (23:03) You need to win, everywhere… (24:40) Unexpected surprises… Love/hate relationship with your product (30:46) Boredom: The origin of chewing gum, followed by other inventions (37:00) The rise of birthday-cake flavored gum (38:13) “Ego is the Enemy” // Being okay with being wrong (39:40) Successful team collaboration = transparency, with a shared mindset (41:58) “It was good while it lasted…” // Being able to adapt (49:22) Is it possible to “persevere too long?” (52:47) The “lazy” factor (54:43) Team size doesn’t matter! // Pluses and minuses (59:54) Solid advice for fellow retail entrepreneurs: “Build, build, build!” (1:03:58) THE REAPER ROUND Stay in touch with Tyler and Project7 on Instagram (instagram.com/project7)   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

This week Peter talks with Matthew Manos, founder of verynice which  helps businesses, non-profits, and governments expand their capacity for impact through design strategy and creative facilitation. Hear how his side project turned into his dream job before he was even out of grad school, plus stick around for the reaper round where he breaks a bit of a sweat! Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome to the Live Your Mission show! (0:43) Mission Meats presents: Prosperity Pets! // prosperitypets.co + Amazon + email peter@prosperitypets.co for a LYM listener code! (2:38) Intro to our conversation with Matthew Manos (5:33) Welcome to the show, Matthew! (5:43) Matthew’s current mission (6:54) Why he’s the right person for the job (8:23) Win-win: Helping others make the real impact (10:18) Creative problem-solving: Matthew’s services (13:18) Unintended impact: 826la (15:18) Looking back at initial expectations // How Matthew figured out how to make his passion a full-time mission (18:03) There’s a way to keep art separate from passion (18:57) Working for the passion, first! (20:53) Looking back at what Matthew would’ve done differently (25:16) Avoiding the irrelevant question of, “How big is your team? - instead ask, “What is the mission?” (29:16) Very Nice was always about the mission (32:31) Advice for those who dread those “Mondays” // Taking a step back to analyze your situation (37:44) THE REAPER ROUND   How to connect with Matthew and verynice: Instagram: @verynice website: verynice.co reginald: reginald.co   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   Treat your pets with the good stuff! Check out our sister company, at prosperitypets.co (also available on Amazon) **Email peter@prosperitypets.co for a special discount code!**   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

In this week Peter talks with Zach Ware, an entrepreneur and investor that is currently focused on eliminating food deserts and other inefficiencies in the fresh food supply chain. Plus stick around to see him really suffer through the reaper round after just one bite! Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome to the Live Your Mission show! (0:45) The Mission Meats gift box! (2:22) Intro to our conversation with Zach Ware (5:38) Welcome to the show, Zach! (7:50) Zach’s current mission (15:33) “Time-definite” crops (18:53) Zach’s mission to evolve the fresh-food movement (19:56) “You start ahead, if you start from the inside” (23:30) Doing “big messy things” the right way (26:44) The fire-breathing praying mantis (27:46) Why Zach is the right person to be working in the food industry (31:05) Past hurdles in Zach’s journey // Taking a step back when work gets too heavy (40:22) “Atomic Habits”, and “The Power of Habits” // Incremental knowledge, and the domino effect (44:30) Being present, to take care of the important minuscule tasks (48:36) 3 books that changed how Zach sees everything (53:28) “Be the one who is calm” (56:52) Stay true to yourself and your priorities. (1:05:21) Learning to love the process. (1:08:06) THE REAPER ROUND How to connect with Zach: Website: zgware.com Twitter: @zachware Instagram: @zgware Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

In this weeks episode, Peter talks with Joe Stolte from Purpose First Project, a coaching and training organization focused on helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs launch and scale their businesses. Hear Joe's advice for finding it within yourself to accomplish your dreams by changing your mindset. Plus stick around to see him down a whole bag of reaper jerky while not even breaking a sweat!  Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome to the Live Your Mission show! (0:14) Intro to our conversation with Joe Stolte (3:53) Mission Meats update! // Text “MEAT” to 69551 (5:06) Welcome to the show, Joe! (6:27) Joe’s current mission (8:25) Living in the entrepreneurial “whirlwind” (10:28) Why “grinding” and “hustling” is bad advice // Achieving a higher level of leadership  (14:30) Becoming aware of your limiting beliefs (16:40) The 4 Disciplines of Execution (19:11) “There’s not enough time” (20:46) Acting with specificity // Defining extreme clarity (24:30) Joe’s desire for hustle, and his desire to serve  (28:39) Purpose > Money // “It’s bad to want what you want” (31:19) Borrowing other desires // Confronting the reality of things that were once perceived as “unattainable” (35:28) The power of association  (39:25) How to get in front of the right people (42:36) Joe’s leap of faith in his early career (45:32) Investing in acceleration (47:20) Learning to see pain as “a gift” (49:47) A particularly rough time in Joe’s career // Viewing misery as a blessing in disguise  (53:16) Rearchitecting a business after a tough loss (55:25) Noticing negative patterns and hustling harder (59:37) THE REAPER ROUND (1:11:07) Thanks for tuning in!   How to get in touch with Joe: Website: http://www.joestolte.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joestoltelive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/likejoestolte/   Get 30% off coaching services by emailing coach@purposefirst.org with "MISSION" as the subject line!   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

In this weeks episode peter talks with Niyi Sobo, a former NFL running back and professional athlete who discusses the importance of self reliance and self discovery. Niyi also touches on how important it can be to embrace fear and anxiety to be able to over come it. Plus stick around to see him sweat though the reaper round! Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome to the Live Your Mission show! (0:40) Shoutout to Jason! (2:10) Intro to our conversation with Niyi Sobo (4:27) Welcome to the show, Niyi! (4:44) Niyi’s current mission (5:52) How Niyi’s childhood taught him the value of self-reliance // Niyi’s journey (14:07) Does fear fuel your decision-making? (15:22) A past example of Niyi’s unconscious beliefs (18:35) Your defensiveness can be fear in disguise (23:49) Don’t just “Listen to your gut!” // Leaning on past pain (28:00) How to build a fear-proof environment and excel your life (33:46) Be careful of your social-media intake (36:19) Choosing your close-circle (38:02) The “rumble strip” (39:27) Exploring the Law of Attraction (44:30) You gotta know your destination (45:31) How to get started with figuring out what it is that you want (46:06) The “whiteboard session”  (53:40) THE REAPER ROUND (1:14:31) Thanks for tuning in!   Follow Niyi on Instagram (@niyisobo) and check out his website to check out his mindset coaching programs www.imnotyou.com   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

In this weeks episode, Peter chats with David Simnick, the CEO & Co-Founder of Soapbox. This idea was hatched when David was working as a subcontractor for the United States Agency for International Development and saw a need for basic cleanliness. Soapbox started a one-for-one program and now donates soap to combat illnesses. Plus stick around to see him dominate the reaper round where he has a few Fabio moments and kills an ENTIRE bag of Reaper Jerky while adding some extra hot sauce!   Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome to the Live Your Mission show! (0:25) Intro to our conversation with David Simnick  (2:05) Mission Meats update! Happy 2020! (5:48) Welcome to the show, David! (6:26) David, “the traveling soap and sauce salesman” (11:37) Experience from working with the United States Agency for International Development (14:26) Starting a business with zero experience (17:43) Reflecting on the early days of startup (20:45) Avoidable mistakes (24:05) Advice for how you can live out YOUR mission (29:40) THE REAPER ROUND (42:48) Thanks for tuning in!   Keep in touch with David on Instagram! Personal: @davidsimnick Soapbox: @soapboxsoaps Bushwick Kitchen: @bushwick_kitchen   Books mentioned in this episode... Enders Game by Orson Scott Card Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

In this weeks episode, Peter talks to Josh Dorkin, founder of Bigger Pockets. Hear his story and how he knew when to step back. Plus, stick around for the Reaper Round where Josh makes his own rules and opts to mix some interesting ingredients instead of eating the Carolina Reaper jerky...and actually enjoys it?! Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome to the Live Your Mission show! (0:37) Mission Meats update! Shoutout to the OC Movement Church (2:08) Intro to our conversation with Joshua Dorkin (4:16) Welcome to the show, Josh! (7:30) Josh’s Bigger Pockets story (15:00) “I will NOT lose” - Jay Z // Work harder than everybody (18:04) Persevering through the first 8 years of hard work (21:45) From building your company, to scaling // Panic attacks (25:20) What fueled Josh’s fear of losing his company. (27:10) “You’re a fraud!” (29:25) A story about Josh’s daughter  (38:38) Realities and reflections // “You know what to do” (43:28) “Trust, but verify” (45:41) Trusting the inner voice that pushes your limits (51:03) Putting the phone down, to slow down (53:23) Advice for your mission-driven journey (56:03) Poem: “The Dash” (57:47) THE REAPER ROUND (1:14:35) Be on the lookout for "Undeniably Curious" (1:20:35) Thanks for tuning in!   Find Josh on Twitter @jrdorkin   Books Mentioned in this episode:   The 5-Hour School Week: An Inspirational Guide to Leaving the Classroom to Embrace Learning in a Way You Never Imagined: https://www.amazon.com/5-Hour-School-Week-Inspirational-Classroom/dp/B07VGTK3MS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=5+hour+school+week&qid=1575660704&sr=8-1   The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Spiritual Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny: https://www.amazon.com/Monk-Who-Sold-His-Ferrari/dp/B0721CHJGQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CH22MCW5EF8R&keywords=monk+who+sold+his+ferrari&qid=1575661529&s=audible&sprefix=monk+who+s%2Caudible%2C167&sr=1-1   Living with a SEAL: 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet: https://www.amazon.com/Living-SEAL-Training-Toughest-Planet/dp/B0176MAG1M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8WG8ZQ2Y5BMZ&keywords=living+with+a+seal&qid=1575661575&s=audible&sprefix=living+with+a+%2Caudible%2C170&sr=1-1   A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=a+curious+mind&i=audible&crid=20GR7A8YUII4F&sprefix=a+courio%2Caudible%2C163&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_3_8   The Dash Poem: https://thedashpoem.com/   >> Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

As 2019 comes to an end, it’s important to take a moment to reflect. What went well? What went bad? How can we improve ourselves to live a more mission-centered life?   On behalf of the entire team at Mission Meats, we wish you the best during this holiday season, and look forward to seeing you next year in 2020!

In this weeks episode, Peter talks with Jeremy Courtney. Jeremy is the CEO & Founder of Preemptive Love, an organization that focuses on ending war from the frontlines. Hear his story how his thinking drastically changed over the years and what ultimately fueled his move to Iraq during a time of war. Plus, stick around to hear about his recent movie.  Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome to the Live Your Mission show! (0:40) Mission Meats update! Text “MEAT” to 69551 (2:10) Intro to our conversation with Jeremy Courtney (5:15) Welcome to the show, Jeremy! (5:52) The mission to end war, with “Preemptive Love” (6:59) Naïveté — moving to Iraq (11:07) The “Why” (13:10) Expanding on being “Weaponized” (14:57) What is “Preemptive Love” (19:13) Takeaways from the “Love Anyway” tour (25:53) A story about Sadiq (33:35) Job structure at Preemptive Love (37:22) Change happens with a diverse perspective (41:47) Tangible ways to get started with Preemptive Love (46:00) Venturing outside your “home” (49:10) THE REAPER ROUND (1:01:51) Thanks for tuning in!   Watch the Love Anyways film at: LoveAnyway.com Check out Jeremy's book here: LoveAnyway.com/book   Instagram: @thejcourt Twitter: @JCourt   Jeremy's book of choice: "Radical Candor" by Kim Scott   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

In this weeks episode, Peter talks with eCommerce expert and founder of eCommerceFuel, Andrew Youderian. Andrew talks about what the delicate balance between work and life is like and why he ultimately left his job for his family.  Plus, stick around for the Reaper Round where Andrew talks about how he was arrested in college sneaking into a tunnel system Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro to our conversation with Andrew Youderian // Mission Meats updates and shoutouts to Abigail and Maria! (5:43) Welcome to the show, Andrew! (7:20) Andrew’s three-fold mission (9:05) Refining the niche as an eCommerce entrepreneur (12:15) A deeper dive into Andrew’s beginnings  (15:21) Sacrifices & the long-term approach (17:13) Appreciative moments in the eCommerceFuel “ECF” journey (19:55) Why eCommerce is important (23:49) The complexities of leadership (26:50) “Capitalisthippie”, and the “Slow Hustle” approach (31:13) REST (33:50) Practical advice for your mission-driven journey (38:25) THE REAPER ROUND (47:20) Thanks for tuning in!   Get in touch with Andrew! Website: https://www.ecommercefuel.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/andrew.youderian Instagram: @capitalisthippie Twitter: @youderian   Quote to live by: "Speak softly and carry a big stick" -T. Roosevelt   Andrew's book of choice: The Ultimate Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

In this weeks episode, Peter talks real estate with expert Brandon Turner on over coming fears, removing emotions in decision, how funnels drive everything in life, and why quitting can be a great thing. Plus, stick around for the reaper round where he talks a pretty big game before he opens the bag...and regrets it in the first bite! Also, he explains how he turns his intentions into games.   Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro to our conversation with Brandon Turner // Mission Meats updates and shoutouts! (3:54) It’s always nice in Maui… // Today’s “gurus” (6:38) Brandon’s current mission (8:40) From Cold Stone, to house-flipping (13:12) Going from not-doing to doing (17:40 Get started by READING (20:20) Bigger Pockets (22:41) “Go and see” (Surrounding yourself with the right people) (24:47) Big steps for you, could be baby steps for others (27:09) The toughest things Brandon had to overcome (29:45) Quit = Delegate (32:59) Everything is a “Funnel” (34:34) Process > Outcome (35:41) You must fail, to achieve (37:27) “It’s a numbers game” (40:02) Rewards during your process (42:55) THE REAPER ROUND (55:52) Thanks for tuning in!   Get in touch with Brandon! Website: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/brandonatbp Bigger Pockets' Facebook Bigger Pockets' Twitter Bigger Pockets' YouTube Bigger Pockets' Instagram Brandon's Instagram   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

This week Peter talks with Noah Kagan, Founder of Sumo and marketing guru. Hear his tips to "reverse engineer" your life to have a career and not just a job. He also discusses why it's important to step into challenging moments for a more fulfilling life and crafting your "dream week". Plus see him eat the WHOLE BAG of reaper jerky! Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro to our conversation with Noah Kagan // Mission Meats announcement: Sriracha Turkey Jerky & Carne Asada Turkey Jerky (3:03) Noah’s current mission (4:05) “Leaning in” // Knowing what you want (6:13) Reverse engineering (and finding) your mission (8:35) “After getting fired from Facebook…” (9:42) Noah’s fulfillment (11:20) Happiness vs. Fulfillment (13:17) Stepping into challenges, instead of stepping out (15:58) How to handle adversity while growing your business (18:49) “Vectors” (19:44) Establishing congruency in AppSumo (21:22) The importance of having an overall visions and goals (24:50) Being able to make adjustments on the fly. (25:27) Why most people are UNCLEAR on their destination. (26:26) Accountability will help you move closer to your goals. (28:46) Lead-measures & Lag-measures (30:30) Does fear prohibit your action? (31:12) What Noah would’ve done differently, looking back at the start of his journey (33:38) Beware of the business-jealousy trait (34:23) Noah’s key to overcoming roadblocks and doubts.  (38:46) Everybody wants the “silver bullet” (39:36) Perseverance: Most success isn’t publicized (42:00) THE REAPER ROUND (53:24) Thanks for tuning in!   Check out Noah's podcast here: "Noah Kagan Presents"   Visit AppSumo's website: https://appsumo.com/   Noah’s Amazon backpack recommendation:  “AmazonBasics Lightweight Packable Hiking Travel Day Pack Backpack”   Books Mentioned in this episode: “4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals” by Chris McChesney, Jim Huling, and Sean Covey “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee “The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs” by Daniel Coyle and Tyler Hamilton “The Score Takes Care of Itself” by Bill Walsh   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Grab a bag, hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   Call to action >> If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

In this week's episode, Peter chats with Balanced cookbook author Laura Lea Bryant on the connection between food & mental health and how cooking for herself has lead to a decrease in anxiety. Plus, Laura gives some practical tips to changing your eating habits and hear about her favorite under $100 purchase that has improved her sleep! Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro to our conversation with Laura Lea Bryant // Mission Meats announcements: New flavors! (2:42) Laura’s current mission (3:17) From anxiety-ridden paralegal to passionate-driven cook. (7:37) The Spaghetti tactic (10:47) What is a health-supportive chef? (13:07) Quality foods (14:42) Naturally raised foods vs. Commercialized foods (16:50) How to handle conflicting diet information (20:06) What Laura would’ve done differently, looking back at the start of her journey (23:04) Don’t undervaluing yourself in startup mode (25:28) “Money’s not that important, but it’s relatively close to air” (25:48) Laura’s tips on how you can live your mission (29:08) Paying attention to what excites you! (29:56) Identifying your “flow-states” // Volunteer work (30:57) THE REAPER ROUND (38:13) Thanks for tuning in!   Follow her on instagram at @lauraleabalanced   Get Laura's first book, "The Laura Lea Balanced Cookbook: 120+ Everyday Recipes for the Healthy Home Cook" HERE   Pre-order her upcoming book, "Simply Laura Lea: Balanced Recipes for Everyday Living" HERE    Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co    

Have you ever wondered about the science behind Carnivore Keto? This week Peter talks with ketogenic lifestyle expert and best selling author, Craig Emmerich on how to start off with small lifestyle changes with big impacts and why a carnivore keto diet works for him to combat lyme symptoms. Plus hear how his background as an electrical engineer has helped shape his success and methods in the nutritional space! Time Stamps:   (0:00) Intro to our conversation with Craig Emmerich // Mission Meats announcements (3:24) Craig’s current mission (4:33) Lifestyle vs. Diet (7:07) Lyme Disease // Craig’s transition to Keto (11:54) Carnivore vs. Keto (15:07) Oxalates (16:41) The misconception of general health advice // Evolution of human diet (20:20) Advice for someone considering a new diet // “Keto-flu” (23:15) What Craig would’ve done differently, looking back at the start of his Keto journey (25:50) Keeping a journal of your body’s reaction to foods (27:48) Practical tips on making a change in your diet and lifestyle // Meal prepping (31:26) Making the leap from your job to your mission // How to start somewhere (34:14) Start out local // Keto-coach training program (35:21) “1,000 True Fans” by Kevin Kelly (article) (36:54) THE REAPER ROUND (53:15) Thanks for tuning in!   Craig Emmerich graduated in Electrical Engineering and has always had a systems approach to his work. He is also an international best selling author. He followed his wife Maria into the nutrition field and has since dedicated his time researching and looking at nutrition and biology from a systems perspective. Over the last 10 plus years he has worked with hundreds of clients along side Maria to help them heal their bodies and lose weight leveraging their biology and a ketogenic lifestyle to make it easy.   You can follow Craig on on Facebook or Instagram here: - instagram.com/craig_emmerich - facebook.com/craig.emmerich   Books Mentioned in this episode: Toxic by Neil Nathan   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co

In this weeks episode, Peter talks with Unstoppable author David Hauser on how he has applied an "Optimization Mindset" to all parts of life, shares attainable lifestyle changes that worked for him, and why waking early is the best way to start your day, plus how his routine keeps him focused. Stick around to see David sweat through the Reaper Round where he questions why on earth we'd make this hot of a jerky and talks about getting rid of his microwave! Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome David Hauser! // Mission Meats announcements (5:50) David’s background and Grasshopper (7:36) The “Optimization Mindset” (8:36) Image and branding vs. A successful conversion (10:36) David + Health (12:54) Society’s health advice isn’t for everyone. (14:49) David’s book, “Unstoppable” (16:01) Unexpected breakthroughs (18:02) Acknowledging your “blind spots” (21:11) How to monitor your health and sleep patterns (22:58) How David would've altered his past actions (24:20) How to begin your journey of transformation // Habit transformation (27:42) Peter’s experience with a water-only fast (29:00) How to flip-the-switch: Making a big change with your diet (30:33) THE REAPER ROUND (52:52) Thanks for tuning in!   You can find more about David at davidhauser.com where you can sign up for his daily email! To get a copy of Unstoppable by David Hauser, check his book out on amazon here: unstoppablebook.com   As a special thank you for tuning in, David is offering a discount off your next order at superfat.com! Amazing keto nut butters you can take anywhere. Use code MISSION10 at checkout.   You can follow David on Twitter @dh   Books Mentioned in this episode: Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari The Evolution of Everything by Matt Ridley Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co  

Welcome to the Live Your Mission Show debut! In this episode, Mission Meats Co-Founders Peter Awad and Nick McCann introduce the show and show format, the mission behind Mission Meats, what makes Mission Meats special, etc. Episode #001 Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome to the Live Your Mission podcast! (3:26) Intro to Nick // Why he’s a cofounder of Mission Meats (6:42) What makes Mission Meats a special company (11:13) Mission first, profit second (12:34) Important areas for improvement // Attentive listening + Thinking un-emotionally (16:57) What would you have done differently? // Status doesn’t define you + Skill/passion unawareness (22:40) Practical tips for how you can #LYM // Don’t be afraid to TRY + Face reality and move on (29:15) Nick’s story about boxing (30:40) The REAPER ROUND (50:18) Thanks for tuning in!   Think you’re ready to try our Carolina Reaper Jerky? Upload a video of yourself trying it out, and hashtag #MissionReaper for a chance to be featured + win $100 in snacks!   If you have a topic or person of interest you would like to know more about, email me at peter@missionmeats.co