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Our 20’s are a roller coaster. From figuring out careers, relationships, and health, every way we turn it seems like uncertainty is there to greet us. Our upbringing should have prepared us for this, but did it really? We feel the same exact way and that

Kevin Hartnett and Colton Richards


    • Jul 10, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 139 EPISODES

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    The Outside the 9-5 podcast is undeniably one of the best podcasts available on Apple. Combining life advice and comedy, this show offers a unique and entertaining listening experience that keeps you coming back for more. With its perfect blend of humor and insightful discussions, it easily earns a solid 10 out of 10 rating. One cannot help but give a special shoutout to Kevin, whose role in the podcast truly enhances the overall experience.

    One of the standout aspects of The Outside the 9-5 podcast is the exceptional articulation of both hosts, Kevin and Colton. Their ability to express themselves with clarity and precision makes every episode engaging and enjoyable. Furthermore, the topics they cover are not only interesting but also relatable to a wide range of listeners. Whether they are discussing personal growth, career advice, or mental health, their insights offer valuable takeaways that can be applied to various aspects of life.

    The guests featured on this podcast also deserve recognition for their contributions to great thought-provoking content. Each guest brings a fresh perspective and adds depth to the discussions. By sharing their personal stories and experiences, they inspire listeners and provide motivation for self-improvement. The combination of Kevin, Colton, and their diverse roster of guests ensures that every episode leaves listeners feeling motivated with new ideas or introspective thoughts.

    Despite its many strengths, The Outside the 9-5 podcast does have its shortcomings. Some listeners may find that it caters more towards a younger audience as it often reflects the mindset commonly associated with individuals in their 20s. While this can be an appealing factor for those who relate to that stage in life or enjoy nostalgia about their youth, it may not resonate as strongly with older audiences seeking different perspectives or life advice.

    In conclusion, The Outside the 9-5 podcast is an incredible production that seamlessly combines comedy and life advice into an engaging listening experience. Kevin and Colton's impeccable articulation, along with the interesting topics they cover, make this podcast worth a listen for everyone. With its thought-provoking content and motivational impact, it is no wonder that this show receives a perfect 10/10 rating. Whether you are in your 20s or seeking a nostalgic trip down memory lane, The Outside the 9-5 podcast offers something for everyone.



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    138. Lessons from mentee to mentor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 26:59


    Colton and Kevin walk through some of the biggest lessons he's learned from being the mentee to becoming the mentor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    137. Welcome Colton Richards, CFP®

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 23:10


    Colton discusses his post-test thoughts. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    136. Alex got a new job... You'll never believe where.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 38:03


    Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    135. Colton's officially in his late 20s...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 27:33


    Now that Colton's officially an old man, I mean in his late 20s... We can reflect back at his most valuable lessons. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    135. Unnatural Leadership: Building from ground up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 34:42


    Colton and Kevin agreed that neither of them are natural leaders per se. Learn about mainly their failures and what they've learned about them thus far. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    134. Navigating Personal & Business Convos With Heightened Emotion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 25:21


    Colton and Kevin discuss how to navigate conversations where you're met with heightened emotions. This happens in every area of our lives, and it's all about how to respond rather than react. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    133. It's happened. Colton has a lady friend.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 42:29


    They boys discuss Colton's new relationship. We hash out what we've coined "colton land" which is the alternative reality Colton lived in prior to meeting is girlfriend. Expect to hear about his expectations, reality, and how it's going. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    132. 2024 Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 43:33


    Colton and Kevin sit down to lay out the goals for 2024. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    131. 2023 Review: Scoreboards, relationships, and patience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 47:49


    Colton and Kevin chat about 2023. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Expect to hear about the biggest lessons, and most difficult challenges the boys went through. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    130. Keys to successful client relationship management

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 36:34


    Colton and Kevin discuss each of their 3 keys to relationship management that they've learned over the years. With over 15 years of experience, yes, I'm rounding up... The boys have had some time for some serious trial and error here. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    129. What to do when you lose belief in yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 26:13


    Colton and Kevin discuss the never-ending cycle of losing belief in yourself. It's part of the journey towards any long-term pursuit, but there are some tools to get it back. Shameless plug: Kevin is doing burpees for a good cause. Support him here: https://givebutter.com/BURPEE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    128. Biggest fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 35:00


    Today the gents discuss their biggest fears in life. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    127. Staying on track in the face of chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 45:44


    Colton and Kevin chop it up over what habits and rituals allow them to stay dialed in on a daily basis. More specifically staying focused regardless of the unexpected. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    126. Evaluating others third act so you can build yours

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 32:38


    Colton and Kevin discuss how they're using their relationships with those in the third act of life to better inform how they'd like to live theirs. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    125. Shoving your emotions down is not a viable strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 28:44


    Colton and Kevin discuss processing heightened emotions. It's safe to say Colton has some more sustainable strategies than Kevin. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    124. Post wedding recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 26:10


    Today Colton and Kevin go over the wedding day, and some of the things they think made it such a killer day. Along with how married life feels. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    123. Prewedding chat with Alex

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 39:44


    Colton, Kevin and Alex chat about the build-up to their upcoming wedding. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    122. Permission

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 22:29


    Colton and Kevin discuss the challenge of giving yourself and others permission to... rest, recover, relax, etc... Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    121. Career and comp conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 39:18


    Colton and Kevin discuss the nuances of having career and compensation focused conversations with their managers/superiors. Expect to learn the top 3 biggest keys and top 3 biggest mistakes they've made. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    120. A solid chop sesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 24:26


    Colton and Kevin chop it up over some of the most recent challenges they've been facing and trying to tackle. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    119. We almost bought a business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 37:29


    Colton, Kevin, and Alex almost bought a business. Tune in to learn about the crazy ride, and their biggest lessons learned. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    118. How healthy conflict strengthens relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 22:55


    Colton and Kevin discuss some instances where uncomfortable conversations and conflicts actually made certain relationships stronger. Key word on this topic is, of course "healthy" conflict. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    117. Advice we'd give a 20 year old Colton and Kevin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 34:33


    Expect to learn how, surprisingly, there are no Texas Roadhouse chain restaurants in Texas. Who would've thought? In addition, Colton and Kevin each provide their younger selves with three pieces of advice they wish they would've had. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    116. Belief is the biggest compliment someone can give

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 34:45


    Kevin and Colton both lost a friend/mentor recently. In this episode, we reminisce on the life he lived and the lessons he passed along to us while he was here. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    115. Reflecting on not drinking for a year

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 27:09


    Colton realized it has been 365 days since his last drink. Tune in to learn more about how it's impacted his life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    114. When and how to be decisive in relationships.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 42:24


    It's hard to draw lines with people you've had and would like a close relationship with. However, sometimes it's just not in the cards. Tune in to learn more about how we're handle these complex yet simple situations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    113. Chop up session

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 27:21


    Colton and Kev chop it up after a nice hiatus. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    112. How do you deal with the aftermath when your performance doesn't meet your expectation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 26:01


    I guess we'll call this one a working session. We chop it up about Colton's big presentation to his sales force peers. Definitely a lot of questions, less answers in this one. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    111. Revisiting the fisherman's parable

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 31:42


    Today the lads revisit the fisherman's parable about 100+ episodes later. Let's just say they have a bit of a different chat this time. Give it a listen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    110. The complicated nature of forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 35:08


    Colton and Kevin chat about how they try to handle forgiveness. Expect to learn about their views on family, forgiveness, and the complicated nature of those two. I don't know if we have an answer, but hopefully, this helps you find one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    109. Setting aim for 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 37:38


    The boy's discuss their areas of focus for 2023, and things to come. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    108. 2022: A review of the year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 38:03


    Just a riff on 2022, the positives, challenges, and lessons we'll be taking away. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    107. Dealing with year-end client flows

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 20:07


    End-of the year can be a tumultuous time for sales professionals. Big swings can happen positively and negatively, much of which is out of your control. Colton and Kevin have a quick chat about this topic. If you're in a sales role or a client-based business, this will be a valuable listen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    106. A fireside chat about family dynamics and the holiday's

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 28:56


    The holidays are a time for celebration, but being around your family around the clock can create some interesting challenges. Expect to learn how Colton uses several techniques to maintain his balance during the holiday season. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    105. Ryan Dreyer: Endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and husband

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 87:30


    Today we had the pleasure of hosting Ryan Dreyer on the pod. His story from failed Penn state frat start to pushing the boundaries of human performance is truly inspirational. Expect to learn about how fitness helped Ryan realign other areas of his life, how moving out of PA created an environment that fostered change, how he transitioned from corporate drone to entrepreneur, and how impactful his and his wife's relationship was/is Twitter: @theryandreyer Website: https://www.traintribal.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    104. Schuyler Diehm: Fitness & Fat Loss Coach Founder of @reachpeakperformance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 58:16


    Schuyler Diehm graduated with an accounting degree and began his first job at a big four accounting firm. Fast forward, he's made a complete career change. Today he's a Lifestyle Fat Loss & Fitness coach, founder of reach peak performance, and his focus is around fasting and fat loss. Be ready to hear about how quitting his first job earlier than expected changed the course of his life, why changing your geographical area can impact your business, how fasting has impacted his and his client lives, how he's currently dealing with scale (huge obstacle in every business). Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    103. Being able to work with anyone is a underrated superpower

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 31:00


    Colton and Kevin chat about how being able to work with a diverse amount of personalities, especially the most difficult ones, is an underrated superpower that can propel you forward in many ways. It's very easy to give people emitting negative energy the same energy back, however, if you can turn that into a positive experience it can create an unbreakable bond. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    102. Cole Chiappialle: A blueprint to overcoming adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 76:40


    Cole Chiappialle graduated high school and continued his football dream at Penn State where he played running back from 2013-2014. We discussed how Cole then faced numerous challenges and moments of adversity, but he never let that stop him. Today he's a independent advisor based out of Pittsburg, PA. He's a man of faith and clearly an incredible person. It was an amazing conversation. Check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    101. Find a way to love what you do.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 28:23


    Today we discuss the flawed logic/interpretation of the advice, "Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life". I think we came to the conclusion that the advice itself is not the issue rather the interpretation of the advice. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    100. We made it

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 43:41


    Colton and Kevin celebrate making it to 100 episodes. They recap some of their best lessons, favorite moments, and guests. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    99. Financial fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 33:47


    The guys discuss Colton's most recent financial overhaul, what millionaires actually look like, and a number of other financial related topics. Check it out. Disclosures: There is no guarantee investing strategies will be successful. Investing risks include loss of principal and fluctuating value. All expressions of opinion are subject to change. This information is intended for educational purposes, and it is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement of any particular security, products, or services. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    98. The positive pause

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 28:07


    Colton and Kev discuss how negative self-talk has propelled them in certain areas of their lives, but it's a strategy that if used in the wrong way can have some serious consequences. This is an area they both struggle with and took some time to chat about certain techniques their implementing to stop the slide. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    97. An honest conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 36:20


    Well this started as a conversation about surrounding yourself with honest people who are going to call you out on your shit, but it morphed into a more philosophical conversation. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    96. Parents are people not superhero's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 34:30


    Colton and Kevin chat about parenting from the son standpoint and just how difficult it must be to execute for fathers/mothers out there. Our situations might not be the norm so you've been warned. If you have an idealistic relationship with your parents... best to skip this one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    95. Personal development conference recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 33:32


    This past weekend Colton embarked on a quick journey to the great state of Utah for a personal development conference. We discussed his biggest takeaways and what he got out of it. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    94. Do this if you want to accomplish your goals faster.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 28:06


    Parkinson's law, most of you don't know what it is, but at the same time know it all too well. It's the one thing keeping most people from accomplishing their goals faster than any of them would've thought possible. Steve Jobs & Elon Musk use techniques to break this law consistently. Listen up to understand how we and you can too. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    93. Trying to capture the moment while staying present

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 20:44


    Colton and Kevin discuss how sometimes all out pursuit of your goals can cause you to miss some valuable moments. The old clique, "enjoy the journey" could not be more true. Check check check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    92. Workout and nutrition update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 46:35


    Today Colton and Kevin chat about their different workout modalities and nutrition. Big changes since the ironman. Fitness has taken somewhat of a backseat to some of their other pursuits they have going on. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    90. Stopping negative momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 36:01


    Today the boys discuss stopping negative momentum. Colton goes full guru on Kevin regarding whether he personally is building negative momentum, or if it's just a change of season. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    89. If you resist it will persist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 31:20


    Today the boys dive into Colton's new journey with therapy. We discuss the misconceptions, the value, and his thoughts. Check 'er out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

    88. The proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 27:11


    Yes it happened. Kevin asked Alex to be his wife, fiancé, partner, etc... clearly we have to rethink all these naming conventions... The guys discuss the detail that goes into it, what's changed now, and a ton more random sh*t. Check it out to see if she said yes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinhandcoltonr/support

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