Men of Bronze

To many times we hear the story of the man on his death bed looking back on his life, listing the things he wished he had done. Too often we hear the elders in our own personal lives tell us that they had a great idea they never followed through on, or a missed opportunity looking back they wished they took.  In this episode I sit down with my friend Austin Legg and talk; - About changing your career path, making that decision when it seems impossible - Avoiding getting stuck in the proverbial golden hand cuffs - Being a world record holder, becoming a doer rather than a talker - Surrounding yourself with people who support and challenge us - Big Foot Join us as we dive into some personal experiences and I hope you enjoy this one as much as we did Join Austin Legg on his Instagram  Topics Discussed in this Episode:- About changing your career path, making that decision when it seems impossible- Avoiding getting stuck in the proverbial golden hand cuffs- Being a world record holder, becoming a doer rather than a talker- Surrounding yourself with people who support and challenge us- Big Foot Join us as we dive into some personal experiences and I hope you enjoy this one as much as we did Join Austin Legg on his Instagram Austin Legg Links:@Austin.LeggVisit our website at www.menofbronze.ca and join me on Instagram@stevenlopes_mob  Remember to subscribe and share the Men of Bronze podcast in your life. Join the mailing list of Men of Bronze in footer below or checking out our contact page! Follow and connect with me on Instagram @stevenlopes_mob

Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel or on your favorite podcast app today and support the show! Visit www.menofbronze.ca for moreIn this Episode of the Men of Bronze podcast, I have the honor of sitting down Ryan Munsey. Ryan is the author of F*** Your Feelings, and the co-founder of the Better Human Project. He is a sought after thought leader who specializes in high performance and the development of individuals and organizations. Ryan's book was something I happened to stumble upon via social media and I just happened to purchase it via credit on audible. I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by how incredible this book was. I was truly blind sided about how deep the content was, how helpful the message was and how much scientific data and sources he had to back up everything he says. This book is jam packed with information and tactics to improve your life in many ways, starting with the most simple and easy to implement changes. I highly recommend to anyone on the fence to grab a physical copy or the audible version and dive into this masterpiece.Enjoy the discussion, and as always, like and share this podcast with the men in your life.Topics Discussed in this Episode:The importance of goal setting and the shocking statistics about how few people set and achieve goalsHow to improve skills by stretching our limitsOur lives are perfectly designed for the results we are getting (and how difficult of a pill that is to swallow)Neurological wiring vs. muscle memory (what does this mean for us?)"Moving the chains" in everyday life rather than looking for the "highlight reel play"Ryan Munsey Links:Instagram: @ryanmunsey_Website: www.ryanmunsey.comRemember to subscribe and share the Men of Bronze podcast with the men in your life. Join the mailing list of Men of Bronze in footer below or by checking out our contact page!Follow and connect with me on Instagram @stevenlopes_mob

Connect with me on Instagram @stevenlopes_mob and check out our website www.menofbronze.ca  SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE AND YOUR PREFERRED PODCAST PLATFORM AND SHARE WITH THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE Today I sit down with Johnny King. Before Johnny King became a transformational coach for men to help them reach their highest potential, he first had to discover his own. Amidst the recession of 2010, Johnny was broke: $35,000 in debt, jobless, and picking up the pieces of a failed marriage. He thought he was done… Little did he know it was just the start of his journey. He resolved to never experience hopelessness like that again.Over the next few years Johnny built multiple successful businesses, and now leads a men’s group, and produces a podcast. He systematized his habits and routines to create a life he could fall in love with. He’s now teaching others those tools so they too can own your day, realize your dreams, and truly become the King or Queen of their kingdom.Hit Johnny up on his social media and connect with him! Topics Discussed in this Episode:- Men’s Coaching & the growth of monthly men’s meetings- 6 Human Needs- Productivity Coaching- Fulfillment hacking- Reigniting love and passion in relationships- Becoming Kings: a book I’m currently writing Johnny Kings Links:- IG @johnnyking- FB @facebook.com/menslifestylecoach- IN @johnlking- Twitter @johnlking- www.JohnnyKing.com - The Johnny King Show Podcast- MeetingOfMen.com (Men’s Group) - Men’s Denver Serve (Volunteer group)

In this Episode of the Men of Bronze podcast, I sit down with Former #1 World Ranked Boxer, Syd Vanderpool. Syd is from Kitchener, Ontario Canada, and is a southpaw fighter. He retired in 2005 with a record of 35 wins and 4 losses with 23 ko's. Vanderpool fought world champions such as Bernard Hopkins and Jeff Lacey and had a victory over Glen Johnson before his retirement. Syd is a husband and father of 3 children, and he strives everyday to be the best husband and father he can.After retiring from professional boxing, Syd created a successful boxing gym, now called Syd Fit, where he sits as the CEO, in his hometown of Kitchener. According to Vanderpool, success is not about how great of a boxer one can be but is measured by the quality of meaningful relationships acquired while working toward a goal.Topics Discussed in this Episode:Moving to the US as a 19 year old to chase the dream of professional boxingMaking the switch from a boxing career to business owner and entrepreneur.The truth about the behind scenes work of being an “Overnight Success”The importance of having Coaches and Mentors in your life.Keeping a healthy marriageTeaching children the importance of responsibility. Syd Vanderpool Links:Instagram: @boxingbysydTwitter: @sydfithealthWebsite: www.sydfithealth.ca  Remember to subscribe and share the Men of Bronze podcast in your life. Join the mailing list of Men of Bronze by visiting our website, www.menofbronze.ca 

Rick Hogg is the owner of War HOGG Tactical, Inc. and is a 29 year US Army Special Operation Combat Veteran including being a Special Operations K9 handler. He has taken his 13 combat deployment, to both Iraq along with Afghanistan, as well as his teaching experience as a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat instructor and harnessed them into a proven training methodology service company, War HOGG Tactical, Inc. War HOGG Tactical, Inc. offers mobile firearms, tactical and K9 training to law abiding citizens, military and law enforcement agencies through combat proven techniques and experience to improve the students skill ability.  Rick and his retired military working dog Duco have been featured on Trigger Time TV covering an entire season on training a military working dog. Rick also has instructional videos with Panteao Productions and is the Co-host of On The Range Podcast. Topics of Discussion in this episode:Airsoft Guns as a supplemental training toolOpen / Concealed Carry + The willingness to take a life in the time of needGun rights and restrictions in other Western NationsCoronavirus and the effects on business / the communityMilitary service and the K9 UnitSocial LinksFor more information go to Rick’s website https://www.warhogg.com Follow Rickon Instagram @warhoggtacticalhttps://www.instagram.com/warhoggtactical  Follow Rickon YouTube http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfYEBZu_wjRsdqrKM-zhAw  Follow Rickon Twitter @warhoggtacticalhttps://twitter.com/warhoggtactical Follow Rickon Facebook https://www.facebook.com/warhoggtactical/ Follow Rick’s retired Military Working Dog Duco on Instagram @wardoggducohttps://www.instagram.com/wardoggduco 

Matt Williams is an Australian Army Corporal who recently awarded the Order of Australia for service to the community through brain cancer awareness initiatives. Matt was diagnosed with Terminal Bran cancer at the age of 22, while serving over seas in Afghanistan. He has since dedicated his life to not only spreading awareness and raising money for cancer research and treatment but living his life to the fullest. He spends his time working out, off roading, and spending time with the love of his life and best friends. He currently still serves full-time in the Australian army as an active corporal.Matt is the host of his own podcast, the Willy Show, available on all platforms and a YouTube channel called willybeatingcancer.Sitting down with Matt was an absolute honour, and I couldn’t have asked for a more down to earth, hard working individual to spread some wisdom to the listeners. Check out the episode, and certainly do not forget to follow this absolute legend of a man as he battles cancer to the bitter end.Matt Williams Links:Instagram: @will.beating.cancerInstagram: @the_willy_showYoutube: willybeatingcancerPodcast:AppleGoogle PlaySpotifyJoin me, Steven Lopes, on Instagram and connect @stevenlopes_mobSubscribe, review and SHARE the Men of Bronze Podcast with the men in your life. Do them a favour and give them the conversations they can listen to to change their lives.Join the Band of Bronze by imputing your email i the footer of this page and receive updates on the podcast and other media. Thank you for listening!

Mike Merrill is an entrepreneur, family man, outdoors man, avid hunter, hiker, community leader and all around an inspirational, hard working individual who strives to be the best he can be everyday. Mike is one of the four original Co Founder’s of "About Time Technologies", a company that focuses on streamlining business processes by helping manage remote labor, productivity, assets, forms and resources. 17 years ago, Mikes and his friends Ryan Remkes, Kory Tanner and Russell Hanson had a vision of creating such a software and the four of them teamed up to put that vision into action, laying everything they had on the line to pursue their dreams. Fast forward, and the original core team is still the heart of the operation, proving that hard work, honesty and dedication leads to long lasting relationships in all facets of life.Mike is a family man first, and is a father of 4. He married his high school sweet heart and dedicates his life to providing for his family leveraging his diligent work ethic and value systems. Hearing Mike talk about his family is truly a breath of fresh air as his love for them is so deep and evident. Mike also takes his faith seriously, and is a community leader in within his church family.Mike is avid outdoors man, who is constantly running, hiking in the mountains, or hunting. Mike believes that a man should be able to provide a meal for his family that does not come from a box store, and has honed his craft of hunting and putting food on the table from the sweat of his own brow and the work from his own hands. When it comes to hiking and fitness, you will find this man in the mountains, pushing himself to his very limits.Sitting down with Mike was an honor, and he brings a lot of great insight and wisdom to the table with his many years of business, family life and faith.Connect with Mike Merrill on his Instagram @michaeltmerrillFind out more about About Time Technologies for your business by vising their website: Abouttimetech.comPlease remember to subscribe to the podcast via YouTube and your preferred podcast platform, liked to all podcast platforms can be found on the podcast page of our website.Connect with me on Instagram and follow the journey of Men of Bronze at @stevenlopes_mobConnect with Mike Merrill on his Instagram @michaeltmerrillFind out more about About Time Technologies and their WorkMax Cloud Solutions for your business by vising their website: www.workmax.comPlease remember to subscribe to the podcast via YouTube and your preferred podcast platform, liked to all podcast platforms can be found on the podcast page of our website.Connect with me on Instagram and follow the journey of Men of Bronze at @stevenlopes_mob

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and best-selling author of his first book, Willpower Doesn’t Work. His blog writings have been read by over 100 million people and featured on Forbes, fortune, CNBC, Cheddar and other platforms. He is a regular contributor to Inc. and Psychology today, and for 3 years he was the #1 writer in the world on Medium.com He and his wife are the patents of 5 children after becoming pregnant with twins 1 months after adopting 3 children through the foster care system. Check out Dr. Benjamin Hardy's website below:BejaminHardy.com Follow me on Instagram @stevenlopes_mobCheck out the Men of Bronze website and Blog   

Carl Murawski is a men’s fashion Guru who specializes in everyday and work wear. From your boots to your hat he has an eye for quality and style that is matched by few. Carl is also the host of his own Youtube channel, which can be found in the link below. He is a father, husband and entrepreneur who is always seeking to be his best self and take care of his family.In this episode we tackle why men should care about how they dress, and how that can induce confidence. We talk about what brands are worth looking out for and spending the money on as well as why and how you can break free from the “Walmart Mindset”. Please subscribe, review, comment, and share the Men of Bronze podcast with your friends and family. Your support is appreciated.For more content to become a better man, follow me on Instagram @stevenlopes_mob and follow my Blog at www.menofbronze.cahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3fJ09Jw2nUX9TpSiUNBQwhttps://www.instagram.com/stevenlopes_mob/

Sean A Clayton is an American Ninja Warrior Finalist, and currently competes competitively in obstacle course racing such as Spartan and Tough Mudder races.Sean came from a troubled background, where he fell heavily into the abuse of drugs and alcohol after the murder of his mother, at the hands of his adopted brother at the age of 14.After spending years on the streets and leaving the military with an "Other than Honorable Discharge" he decided to turn his life around. He has since become a loving father and husband who is nothing short of a champion. He has dedicated his life to being a better man, and gives back to the community with fitness training and other means.This conversation was very moving, and has a lot to offer. Please follow Sean on his Journey.Find Sean on Instagram:@seanaclayton@thewoodshedgym

Blair "The Flair" Cobbs is an undefeated, rising star boxer with a current record of 14-0-1. He comes to the boxing world with the self proclaimed title of the most exciting man in boxing and he certainly lives up to the name with his energetic and outgoing style in and outside the ring. Cobbs was raised in the Hollywood Hills in a mansion with his Father until they had to flea to the slums of mexico to avoid incarceration of his father for large scale drug smuggling. It was there he found his purpose in life, boxing. His story is incredible, inspiring and sometimes unbelievable.

Santino Castellanos AKA Santino Mantino is the founder and operator of Outtabounds. He is father of 2 boys, and husband. As an avid outdoors-man, bow hunter, angler and content creator he spends upwards of 180 days per year in the mountains.Some of this episodes topics include his attempted suicide at 17, what coming out of that looked like. Starting a family at 19 with an unplanned pregnancy and how that shaped him into a better man. We talk about the importance of a right of passage into becoming a man and how we as society fail to support boys as they make the transition into men.https://getouttabounds.comInstagram: @santino_mantino

Chase Hughes is a 20 year US military veteran, who now teaches the most elite businesses and government sectors the most cutting edge behavior skills such as rapid behavior profiling and enhanced persuasion techniques. He has created the ground-breaking interrogation behavior analysis tool, called the behavioral table of elements that has revolutionized law enforcement training. Chase has been featured in in Entrepreneur magazine for bringing Jason Bourne skills to business, and if all of that is not impressive enough, he is also the author of the #1 best selling book on persuasion, people reading and influence, the ellipsis manual.

Men of Bronze is where men come together and become the best they can be. Our goal at Men of Bronze is to create a culture that allows men to thrive and become more elite in all aspects of life. We want to become better husbands, fathers, entrepreneurs, and employees and create a network of support to achieve our goals. We need to ensure that the values handed down from previous generations are upheld to create a safe and prosperous world for our families to live in.We operate on 3 core values, which are; Loyalty, Responsibility and Discipline. We believe that by keeping these values in the forefront of our daily war with society that we can change the world, one family at a time. Please read the full breakdown of our values on our values page.As men, we need to be the best we can be everyday. Are you worth remembering?– Steven Lopes, Founder of Men of Bronze