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Derek Wilson walked away from a 6-figure salary, sold his dream home and started over with his young family in rugged central Idaho to save the family ranch after his father's death. Building his new life revealed the simple but effective shifts in mindset that anyone can access to create a life the…

Derek Wilson


    • Nov 23, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 258 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS

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    The Primal King Podcast is an inspiring and motivational podcast hosted by Derek. He shares his personal journey and experiences, providing a firsthand look at the highs and lows of life. Derek's ability to open up about his challenges makes him relatable and his story authentic. This podcast is a fantastic resource for anyone looking for guidance on overcoming obstacles and achieving their goals.

    One of the best aspects of The Primal King Podcast is how Derek shares his personal experiences and the lessons he has learned from them. He doesn't hold back, providing valuable insights into the mental tactics that can help us navigate through difficult times. His vulnerability is refreshing and inspiring, making listeners feel like they are not alone in their struggles.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is the variety of topics covered. Derek addresses issues that businesses face, offering practical advice on how to overcome them. He also delves into broader life lessons that apply to all areas, providing excellent advice for personal growth and development. The interviews are thought-provoking and engaging, leaving listeners with valuable takeaways.

    While it's hard to find any significant drawbacks to The Primal King Podcast, some may argue that the podcast could benefit from more structured episodes or a clearer focus on certain themes. However, part of the charm of this podcast is its organic nature and the genuine conversations between Derek and his guests.

    In conclusion, The Primal King Podcast is an excellent resource for anyone seeking inspiration, motivation, and guidance in overcoming challenges. Derek's personal stories, practical advice, and diverse range of topics make this podcast a must-listen. Whether you're struggling with reaching your goals or simply looking for encouragement in life, this podcast has something valuable to offer.



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    Latest episodes from Primal King Podcast

    A Bid Farewell...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 27:21


    All good things must come to an end and it is time for the Primal King Podcast to ride off into the sunset. After more than 5 years and 260 episodes, Derek is wrapping up the ride of a lifetime. To say that he is humbled and grateful for all of your support would be an understatement. Just as life changes and experience changes, so does the direction of what someone wants to talk about and who they want to talk to. That is exactly where Derek found himself while making this difficult decision.  Make sure that you check out this final episode because there are some MAJOR updates for what the future holds and it might not be too long before he's back at it with a different direction that hopefully you will all love.

    Are You Part of the "Useful Class"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 22:02


    Are you a part of the "useful class" or the valuable class? It seems like we have gotten to a point in our country where people that bring the lowest overall value to our society recieve the most financial gain. This isn't a victim claim but rather a call out to those out there doing the most important and fulfilling work that almost always goes completely unrecognized. There will be people that trade (basically) fake numbers on a computer screen all day on Wall Street that make billions yet the people that literally build society struggle to get by. People that trade rounding errors on currencies around the world have multiple beach homes yet the individuals building those homes can't afford a house. How did we get here? In this episode, Derek wants to give a shout out to those that are out there doing work that may go unnoticed yet is the most essential work that can be done; the work that makes our society better and the work that is needed by all of us. He also gets into why it is that he is launching a beef stick line specifically made to honor those individuals and how it all came about...

    Couples Edition-Smack Dab In The Middle Of It...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 33:59


    Do you ever feel like you are just smack dab in the middle of it? Maybe you aren't necessarily right at the starting line and you definitely haven't gotten to the other side so you don't know where to go or if you'll ever actually get to where you are going? If so, this episode is for you... Derek heard a saying years ago that "we shouldn't talk about our wounds, just our scars." The reason behind this saying is that wounds are still open and they can be difficult to talk about. However, what do the people do that have the wounds? Who can the people that are right in the middle of their storm listen to that can relate? Maybe we should talk about our wounds after all and not wait until they have been fully healed. This isn't an episode to talk about "oh poor me because things are hard." It's an episode about understanding that many of us are right in the middle of everything and we're not alone. It could be in the middle of raising kids or growing a business or a struggling marriage or so many other things. If that's you, you're going to be okay one way or the other because being in the middle of it is a hell of a lot better than never starting...and there's an army of people just like you going through similar trials.

    Couples Edition-Is Jess Becoming A...Prepper???

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 36:22


    You've all gotten to know Derek and Jess pretty well over the past few years so would you ever imagine that Jess is becoming a prepper? Well, maybe... We know how weird some of the things that are happening seem to be. A highly divided election season. Inching closer and closer to what could turn into WW3. Port strikes that could threaten supply chains. Natural disasters impacting millions of people. The list goes on and on. So, what should we do? Should we become preppers and just hunker down for a few months? Derek and Jess dive into what it looks like to be prepared in an uncertain time. Does that mean burrying gold in the back yard and living a terrified existence? Not at all. Does it mean that we all could be a little more prepared just in case? Absolutely. Make sure to tune into this episode where you can learn what it looks like to have a sensible approach for anything that could be heading our way.

    Is A Great Marriage Possible In The Digital Age?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 42:14


    Every generation has it's challenges when it comes to marriage. In the old days, isolation with your spouse could be an issue or the fact that you may not have had access to very many potential mates before getting married.  Nowadays, we have a whole different set of issues. Whether it's access to those old flames through social media or if it's the access to being able to see just about anything we want anytime we want, it can really stress a relationship in ways that we haven't ever dealth with before. The question is this; how hard is it to stay married in this new digital age and if you can stay married, how hard is it to have a great marriage? What are the do's and don'ts? In this episode, Derek and Jess break it down and share some of their insight having been married for 17 years and most of that being in the digital age.

    Sometimes You Have To Submit...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 23:20


    As humans, we all want to world to bend to our will. So often we want others to think like us or see things how we see them. We also know that isn't real life to have those expectations... In this episode, Derek breaks down how important it is to simply trust the process and don't try to do everything our way. As difficult as it can be, there are natural laws, roadmaps and clues to the success that we want in just about every area.  Whether it's spirituality, fitness, business or a number of other areas, there are ways to achieve success but the question is...can you submit long enough to get it???

    Couples Edition-Those Hard Conversations...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 32:59


    How do you handle those "hard conversations" with your kids? Is it with anger and strict consequences? Is it with compassion and being somewhat of a pushover? Does it maybe even vary from instance to instance? In this episode, Derek and Jess dive into what they have been doing recently with the hard conversations. As your kids get older and inevitably get themselves into some trouble here and there, what is the best way to navigate it in a way that sets boundaries but doesn't cause resentment? There most likely isn't any "right answer" to this question but Derek and Jess hope that opening up the conversation around this will lead to some clarity if this is something that you are struggling with!

    This ONE Thing Will Show You What Makes Everything Else Make Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 25:03


    Have you thought to yourself in the past few years that nothing seems to make sense? Have you had a friend that does things or makes decisions that don't make sense? I'm pretty sure we all have... When you can figure out this ONE thing, you can start seeing through all of the fog. You can see why people, politicians, corporations and even yourself keep making decisions that may not make any sense. Once you know, you can use it to your advantage and not only see through the fog, but you'll be able to go out and crush it in your own life!

    You Never Know What Someone Is Going Through...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 22:30


    Sometimes it's really easy to take things personal. Maybe it's that guy that cut you off in traffic. Maybe it's that rude cashier or even that fight with a friend that you never saw coming. Maybe it's even someone taking their life that you would have never expected... The reality is, we don't ever truly know what someone may be going through but our reactions usually don't take those thoughts into mind. Yes, people should always have a certain amount of kindness and decency but it's also very easy for us to be so self-focused that no matter what the reason may be, we take it personal...and it may be destroying us for no reason. In today's episode, Derek goes into the topic of how sometimes the best thing that we can do is chalk up some of our negative reactions to what may be going on in someone else's life and it may not be out you at all and that requires us to have a little bit of grace and understanding.

    Couples Edition-We Went On A CRUISE...and Here's What it Taught Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 32:21


    Derek and Jess don't get a lot of time to spend doing absolutely nothing...but it happened this past weekend on a cruise ship to Mexico and back! We all know how easy it is for us to get in the day to day grind and sometimes what we all need is a change of environment and, perhaps, a change of pace to learn some real lessons.  This episode is based around the two biggest takeaways that Derek and Jess learned from being able to take a couple days away from the ranch, the kids, the work and everything else to re-charge and re-focus. This should be a good lesson for all of us to consider even if we aren't on a cruise ship anytime soon!

    Couples Edition-Is Better Actually......Better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 29:33


    We all want bigger and better. It may be the bank account, the house, the car or just about anything. Here is the question that Derek and Jess ask in this episode...is better ACTUALLY better? Our life is just a giant collection of decisions. If we make one decision, it could affect several other things. So often in life we don't really think about the downstream affect of what becoming better may actually mean in other areas of life. If you want the billion dollar business, will that impact your home life? If you want the six pack abs, will it impact your relationships? There may not be a "one size fits all" answer to this question but Derek and Jess dive into the tricky topic about better not always actually being better...

    How Beliefs Become Identity and Identity Becomes Truth...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 23:46


    How is it that we have gotten to a point that down seems up and left seems right? How is it that we almost feel like we are living in an alternate reality? In this episode, Derek breaks down exactly how we got here and what we can do to improve our lives using this exact model...

    Calley Means-How Our Food Has Been Weaponized

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 60:34


    Calley Means has gained a ton of traction over the past year and there's good reason. He is someone that graduated from Stanford and Harvard business schools and then went on to be a pharmaceutical and food consultant. Like so many of us, he had an event take place that changed his entire trajectory: seeing his mother get diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and pass away 13 days later. This led him to find his true life mission which turned out to be leading the way for alternative ways to become healthier which also led him into a fight with big food and big pharma. Although many of us know that some of the so-called "experts" don't have our best in mind, Calley has been on the inside and knows why this all works. Is it some massive conspiracy? Is it a coordinated attack on the American people? Is it just simply greed? This is a must-listen episode if you want to know the TRUTH behind how our food is now a weapon and what you can do about it to take back control and live as healthy as possible!

    The ONE Thing We Can't Handle But We Should Prepare For...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 23:34


    Human beings can handle just about anything. We can struggle through loss, heartbreak, job loss, financial collapse and so much more. The one thing that we CAN'T handle over even a short period of time is chaos. It can literally make us go crazy... What some may not realize is that we were about a quarter inch away from absolute chaos just a few short days ago. If that shot had been just a few millimeters over, we may be watching chaos unfold like none of us have ever seen. Are we out of the woods now though? Derek doesn't think so. This episode is not meant to be "doom and gloom." Instead, it is an intense look into what we should all be focusing on in this moment in history. It is an episode that should serve as a warning and a call to action; we have to get better and be better. It's our obligation. It's our duty.

    Couples Edition-What You Do MATTERS...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 42:19


    When you live your day-to-day life, you may not think that you are making any type of an impact. It's very easy to discount what you do... In this episode Derek and Jess dive into how the peaks and valleys of life can be hard but just a few kind words can change everything. If you think that what you do doesn't matter, this is the episode that you HAVE to listen to.

    Couples Edition-17 Years and Counting...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 38:48


    Derek and Jess are celebrating their 17 year wedding anniversary! Rather than just talking about how easy it has been, they decided to get real and lay out their best and worst qualities... Often times in business, there will be team building exercises and personality tests and many other tools to help each other communicate at the highest level. Derek had an experience with a company that actually had the upper-level management lay out what they think the others' best and worst qualities were. This can help show an outside perspective of how people perceive one another and give insight into how you show up. While this can be very uncomfortable, it can also spark conversations that will spur growth. Derek and Jess wanted to do this very exercise in front of you all in hopes that it will not only help them in their marriage journey but also to inspire these conversations to happen in your relationship. Communication, honesty and growth has been key to their marriage and it can also be key to yours...if you're willing to do it.  You are encouraged to take this episode's topic back to your significant other and get real. Your relationship will be better for it in the long run...

    Couples Edition-Crying, Breaking down and Perseverance...All In One Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 37:53


    Do you have days that feel like you are on a rollercoaster and the only thing you want to do is get off? In this episode, Derek and Jess take you through "how they do it." Hint; they don't do it well despite what some people may think... Pursuing greatness will always be much harder and take much longer than we think so how is it that you can get through all of the days that feel like the lowest of lows? You keep going. You may cry (as Jess talks about). You might threaten to sell everything and go live in a subdivision (like Derek talks about). However, you dig down deep and keep going because the breakthrough always comes after the breakdown. You'll see how the day and even weeks of hell turned into one of the best and most rewarding days that they have had...simply because they kept going. 

    Ian Smith-Never Back Down...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 64:54


    Ian Smith became known worldwide virtually overnight because of his stance on the lockdowns just a few short years ago. While most of the country was hunkering down and waiting on their "leaders" to tell them what they could do and how they could live, Ian took a different path: he refused to be locked down. Despite numerous fines, arrests and becoming a national villain for so many that were on board with the Covid policies, Ian made the decision to stay true to his beliefs. Some people love him. Some people hate him. Whatever your thoughts are on Ian, it's impossible to argue with his determination and backbone to stay true to what he believes. In this episode, Derek and Ian dive deep into his story and look at how he made his way through hell and come out the other side. If you struggle with sticking to what you believe in and how to stick to your beliefs, this is a must listen episode!

    When It Gets To This Point, There's No Coming Back...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 26:48


    What do you accept as "normal?" Why do you think it's normal if it isn't right? After a recent trip to the Bay Area, Derek reflects on a conversation that he had that drove home the fact that sometimes, there may be no coming back.  Sometimes the only way to stop doing something is to keep it from escalating yet so often, we let it get to that point anyways. Whether it comes to crime in our cities, our southern border or our own fitness or relationships, there is danger in simply accepting bad behavior.  In this episode, Derek breaks down how this happens and how to keep it from ever escalating beyond the point of no return because by that time, it's probably too late...

    Couples Edition-Just Be Honest And It Will Work Out

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 39:29


    Life and business isn't all rainbows and lollipops despite what we see on Instagram. Usually, especially if you are trying to accomplish big goals, there will be more problems that most feel like they can handle. What then? Recently Derek and Jess had to make a MASSIVE change in their business in order for it to be sustainable. It wasn't an easy decision. It certainly wasn't comfortable. How did they get through it? Honesty. This episode breaks down exactly how they faced the problem and how they proceeded to deal with it. As with anyone, they definitely don't have it all "figured out." However, this will be an episode to give you the picture on how they dealt with this big decision and how it was received by their customers and hopefully this can help you if or when you are in a similar situation.

    Charlie Adams-At The Beginning Of Greatness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 58:51


    So many conversations in "podcast land" are all about what people did when they first got started years ago. What were the struggles that they went through? What were the challenges that they faced? What should they have done differently? There is only one problem that can come up with this method: do they even remember what is was REALLY like in the beginning? In this episode, Derek brought on Charlie Adams, Founder and CEO of the Naughty Dog, who is in the beginning stages of building a business with a massive upside. They got into ALL of the messy-ness that happens in the first few months into the first couple years of starting a business. Things like: -What it looks like to start a brand new business -How long do you wait to actually make the jump and go all in -How to know if you are scaling at the right speed -What sacrifices will need to be made to actually "make it" If you are someone that is new in business or if you are someone considering taking the plunge to start a business, this will be a refreshingly new approach to hear from Charlie about what it takes to get something off the ground and still not know with 100% certainty what the potential will actually be. This will serve as a guide as well as an inspiration to put you on the best path for your success!

    Couples Edition-Could Ashley Madison Be A Good Thing For Your Marriage?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 37:51


    After Derek started watching the new Netflix Docu-series all about the infamous website Ashley Madison, he HAD to bring this awkward question to Jess; could Ashley Madison actually be good for certain marriages? For anyone that has been listening for long, you will know that some of these questions have a way of making Jess a little embarassed and this one is no different. It is an intriguing thought experiment however...could someone cheating on their spouse in secret somehow actually help the marriage? In this "Couples Edition," Derek and Jess tackle the uncomfortable topic of infidelity while bring their own flavor of awkward humor and you won't want to miss it!

    Keith Yackey-How To Get Your Wife To Want To Have MORE Sex With You!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 79:50


    Keith has a famously unique story: he went from being a pastor of a church to living very "loose" and even ended up dating a porn star. That's not something that you hear too much. He eventually ended his first marriage and found his true love and he thought all would be well forever until he heard the words that no married man ever wants to hear from his wife..."my life is better without you in it." Rather than just throwing in the towel and getting a second divorce, those words sent Keith on a journey to be the most attractive man he could be for his wife and the results were mind blowing. Not only did he not end up in another divorce, his relationship is nothing short of on fire with his now long time wife. The results were so good in fact, other people started asking him how he did it which eventually led to him starting Married Game where he has helped hundreds of men rekindle the fire and passion that so often goes out after years of being with someone. If you have any thoughts that things could be better in the bedroom and in that in turn would make things better in every aspect of your relationship, this is a must listen episode!  

    Couples Edition: Should You MAKE Your Kids Play Sports?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 35:21


    Should you FORCE your kids to do anything? Is it good parenting to actually make them do things even if they really don't want to?  In this episode, Derek and Jess dive into the question on whether or not you should make your kids play sports. Coming from a sports background, Derek has his thoughts but Jess has a different experience based on her upbringing...so her answer might surprise you. We live in a culture where we often times hear that we shouldn't force our kids to do certain things and we shouldn't force them to be uncomfortable. Is that the best path? Derek and Jess will dive into this dilemna and how they have handled it with their four kids and how you can handle it as well.

    Couples Edition: If You Were A Pizza Topping...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 34:10


    On this week's episode, Derek and Jess go completely off the rails with an AI Generated "Ask Us Anything... With all of the stress and turmoil in the world, the Couples Edition decides to take a break from all of the serious topics and just have a little bit of fun. Since this topic was last second, they decided to ask the AI machine to generate some silly questions to answer and it didn't disappoint. If you are sick of all of the negativity and heaviness of current events OR if you just want a chance to laugh at Derek and Jess, this is the episode to tune into!

    Nick Thayer-Pushing Your Limits Through The Tactical Games...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 53:10


    Nick Thayer is a Coast Guard veteran and developed a love of fitness that led him into becoming a Crossfit coach. That passion didn't stop there though and it ended up leading him to a place that he never could have expected; The Tactical Games. The Tactical Games will push even the most fierce competitors and warriors to their limits. With a mixture of physical hardship and precision shooting, The Tactical Games can humble just about anybody. Nick knew as soon as he was introduced to it, he was hooked for life. Nick started at TTG though a marketing position but his drive and love for the competition eventually propelled him into becoming the Owner and President where he has been able to explode the business. Everyone from A list celebritities to hardened Special Operators and congresswomen have now been a part of The Tactical Games and it is only just beginning. Make sure to check out this episode to see what it is like to push the boundaries on what you think is possible as well as how Nick went from quitting the high school basketball team to crushing it in the business world.

    Couples Edition-What If We Woke Up Single???

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 31:22


    Sometimes marriage can make us all a little complacent. We may gain a few extra pounds or we may start taking for granted all of the things that got us together in the first place. So, if you woke up single tomorrow, would you be attractive to date? It's a weird question but it's one worth asking... Derek and Jess take on this question after they saw it posed on a Facebook post and they walk you through how marriage can actually lead us to showing up less than what we could be simply because we are comfortable.  If you've been together with your significant other for a long time, you have to check out this episode so you can ask yourself the question on whether or not you are marketable or if it's time to get it together...

    Couples Edition-Marriage, Intimacy and the "Stuck Up Cat..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 49:45


    This week Derek and Jess dive into the topic of marriage and where it should rate in regards to everything else in life. We live in the "hustle" culture that can make us think that there are many things more important than a marriage but is that true? Well, maybe at certain points... Derek and Jess talk about marriage and how to make it a priority even when things are busy. They also dive into intimacy, staying connected and how Jess can be the "stuck up cat" sometimes. You'll hear all about it in this episode!

    TJ Morris-Faith, Success and Why We Need To Be Prepared

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 61:36


    TJ Morris aka "Bear" has had a pretty incredible path to where he is now which is the owner and CEO of several different businesses and ventures as well as leading a massive YouTube following. From starting out as a drummer in a metal band that couldn't get gigs booked and deciding to make enough money to be able to get his own shows and book other bands to play with them to a wobbly path to finding his faith and all the way up to huge business success, the story alone is worth a listen. However, TJ has made big waves in the "Prepper" space simply by staying away from what he calls "Doomer Porn" and sticking to common sense ways that all of us can have a little extra insurance in the event that it's needed. His knowledge and level-headed philosophy is now providing the much needed information to help us all be prepared in the event that our society takes a turn for the worse. When you mix in his personality and his strong faith, this will be an episode that will be worth listening to multiple times!

    Couples Edition-Are Pressure and Standards Good or Harmful?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 38:05


    It's Couples Edition time again! This week, Derek and Jess dive into the complex issue of how hard is too hard when it comes to pushing your kids... So often in our modern society, we see kids being held to less and less of a standard. We have turned into a culture of "if it feels good do it" and that has become a problem. Everywhere we look it seems like there are spoiled, entitled, ungrateful little turds and why is that happening? Is it because of a lack of standards? Derek and Jess think so. We all wonder if we are being too hard or too soft on our kids. If we push them hard they might rebel but if we go too soft they won't build character. Where is the line? Derek and Jess do their best to navigate these questions and their overall parenting philosophy that will help push the discussion of how we can raise the best kids possible. 

    Anxious? Depressed? It Might Be the GAP...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 23:14


    We here a lot about how we are now in the period of time with the most anxious, depressed and addicted society that we have ever had. Why is that? While there could be several reasons for this, whether it is diet, purpose or a number of other factors, could it actually be the GAP? In this episode, Derek breaks down why this GAP could actually be one of the driving factors for why we continue living in the anxious and depressed state that we have gotten into.

    Couples Edition w/ Jess Wilson-How To Keep Going When Things Are Really HARD...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 39:32


    How do you keep going when things get hard? What is the fuel that you use? Or...do you just quit... What most people fail to realize in our "instant delivery" society is that almost anything that is worthwhile takes time. It also takes more resolve and mental toughness than we are ever led to believe. Businesses often fail in the first couple of years but why is that? Could it be that too many of us simply give up when things get really hard? In this "Couples Episode," Derek and Jess each chime in on how they are able to play the mental game that allows them to keep going through the hard times. They also cover the realistic challenges that we'll all face even if you don't see them from the big social media influencers. They bring you real life...

    Aaron Zar-Owner of SLNT-Is Technology Killing Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 59:20


    Aaron Zar is the owner of SLNT, one of the most important businesses out there that is taking the drawbacks and potential hazards of current technology head on. They are entrusted by military, governments, business leaders and travelers who want to have the peace of mind knowing their information is safe. SLNT's mission is simple; to empower humanity to reclaim their right to disconnect. In this episode, Derek and Aaron dive deep into what risks are associated with the devices that we all use on a daily basis. It can be everything from privacy and data breaches, to potential tracking information and even potential health risks from EMF's that are emitted. We can all say how much we wish we could just "go back to the good ole' days" before our phones and devices were a part of everyday life but it's not going to happen. Since we have to deal with the situation we are in and perhaps not the one we want, what do we do?  Aaron will walk you through how to best mitigate these risks as well as how he uses social media and refuses to let social media use him. We live in a new world with new risks and challenges and this episode will be sure to help you navigate your way through.

    Couples Edition w/ Jess Wilson-Integrity and Telling The Truth...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 37:23


    Telling the truth is easy, right? None of us ever want to be liars. However, it can also be one of the most difficult things in life and in business... A little lie here about why a customer didn't get their order earlier. A little lie there about something to your spouse. These all add up and the outcome is NEVER good. Sooner or later, truth will always come out.  Derek and Jess had two different experiences within hours of each other that actually compelled them to re-record their planned episode because it seemed like they were being called to share this specific message this week. Whether you have a business or not, the lessons shared here will be vital to living the best life possible!

    Does "Act As If" Actually Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 25:03


    If you aren't getting the results you want, here's why...you aren't making the choices and decisions that people would make to get the results you want. If you want to be rich...you can't make poor people decisions If you want to be fit...you can't make overweight people decisions If you want a great marriage...you can't make single people choices Success in nearly every area of life leaves clues and if you can break down the way that people act in order to accomplish the goals that they want, you can achieve anything that they have. If you struggle with getting the results that you want, just understand that you are a few decisions away. You can do this.

    Couples Edition w/ Jess Wilson-Does Mindset Matter in a Marriage and Business?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 43:03


    After being together for over 20 years, are we still the same people? Of course not. After all, if you're the same person you were 20 years ago then you obviously haven't evolved or grown. If we all grow over the timespan of our marriages, how can we make sure that we grow together and not apart? That is a big topic... In this Couples Episode, Derek and Jess talk about when their mental growth started to happen and how it all started. They both grew up in small towns and sometimes it can be easy to stay in the same thought process forever if you aren't careful. If you wonder how to grow a business with your spouse and how to keep growing as individuals TOGETHER, this is a great episode to check out!

    Couples Edition w/ Jess Wilson-Could You Do ANYTHING For 75 Days?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 55:25


    When is the last time that you committed to ANYTHING good or healthy for 75 days? How about for 30 days? How about for even 14 days? Most of us, if we are being completely honest, will have a hard time remembering. It's very easy to work on developing "healthy" habits but so often life will throw us curveballs that knock us off track. It could be the unexpected travel. It could be the last minute work meetings or schedule changes. The truth is that most of us become a victim of what is going on around us and we never truly own the day. If you have wondered why it is that you can't seem to stay consistent for any period of time, make sure to check out this "Couples Edition" to see how Derek and Jess have managed to create consistency and the results that will inevitably come along with it!

    Your Fear Of Failure Is Making You Fail...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 24:20


    Social media is like a fun house mirror at the circus; there is some truth to it but it's an absolute distortion of reality. All of the "successful" people that you see have one true thing in common and it's not the Lambos and beachfront properties...it's that they've all FAILED more times than they could count. It isn't popular to talk about failing. In fact, if you have any ego at all, it can actually be very embarassing.  What if we knew that the ONLY way to accomplish the goals that we have is through failure? Would you be more likely to fail? Derek talks about a few very specific instances of failure that have happened and how it has allowed him to grow despite the ego hits. These examples will show you why it is these "successful" people that we all see seem to continue winning...but it's always after failure.

    The Bungee Cord Effect Is Killing Your Progress...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 25:59


    If you live rural you definitely know what a bungee cord is. You've probably used them to tie down things or strap things in at some point. So...what does a bungee cord have to do with us holding back our progress? In this episode, Derek dives deep into stretching our capacity and how it is the single greatest factor in growing our mindset and mental toughness.  Most of us will never know why we are holding ourselves back because most of us won't ever push the limits far enough to know what we're actually capable of. It's hard to know how far we can stretch ourselves if we stay in our comfort zone. Almost all lives that aren't fulfilled come back to a capacity problem.  If you are wondering what is keeping you from hitting that next level, this is the episode specifically made for YOU!

    The Inches Will Turn Into Miles...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 22:03


    Derek had a memory pop up from two years ago that can teach us all a HUGE lesson... Two years ago, his daughter wasn't able to get a single minute of playing time in her team's championship game. With Derek's history in sports, he wasn't used to not being in the game and it was even harder to see his daughter not get a single second of playing time.  This may not seem like the end of the world for most but kids take things like this pretty hard. They feel like it's "unfair" and want to become a victim. Is that attitude one that will help you have success though? When we go through our own version of the storm, it can be very hard to move forward. We may want to just feel sorry for ourselves or think that it's taking to long to get to the daylight.  After two short years, Derek's daughter is now pulled up to the varsity team and getting tons of playing time (as an 8th grader) because of what happened after that day two years ago.  When it feels like everything is coming down on you, keep moving forward. It may only be an inch at a time...but over time those inches will turn into miles and you won't even recognize where you used to be.

    The Truth About Greatness That No One Talks About...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 22:18


    We always hear how much people that achieve greatness have to sacrifice. Almost everyone has their own "success story" that they talk about. It could be the amount of hours that they had to put in. It could be how hard they had to work. It may be how much money they invested or borrowed. These are stories that are talked about ALL THE TIME. But what about the cost of greatness that could impact our mental health? What about the amount of hate that could come your way at any time? After a week in Vegas and seeing what his former boss went through after some controversy, Derek is taking you through the little talked about downside of success: the amount of people that don't actually want you to succeed. It was on full display after his fromer boss' incident recently. Not only will Derek walk you through what this looks like but more importantly, how you get past it. The jealousy and nay-sayers should NEVER hold you back. If you have ever felt this or if you are planning on achieving greatness, this is a must listen episode!

    You Are Replaceable Everywhere but HERE...and Why That Is So Freeing...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 22:52


    We all want to believe that we are irreplaceable, right? After all, most of us think we are the most important person ever created...but what if we actually aren't that important at all?  In the past couple weeks, we have seen two of the most respected and successful coaches in football retire and each of them had their replacement hired within 48 hours. We've all seen loved ones and famous people pass away and life still goes on. What do you think will actually happen when it's your time to pass on? Most likely the same thing... Understand that this shouldn't be all "doom and gloom" though. It is actually very freeing when you know that most of the world will move on when you're gone so you might as well keep that perspective when it comes to living to your truest form. In other words, if no one (outside of our closest friends and some family members) really cares, we should be able to eliminate all fear and attack life the way that we should...ALL OUT! Tune into this episode if you struggle with a fear of judgement or if you just struggle to take in criticism. It will be a game changer!!!

    Jeramiah Solven-Decide Who You Want To Be...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 60:13


    Jeramiah Solven is a decorated former Army Ranger, an Ultra Racer (completing multiple 100+ mile races), a podcast host and a leadership and high performance coach. To say that he has completerd a few challenging things in his life would be a huge understatement.  In this converstaion, Derek and Jeramiah dive into not just deciding what you want in life like so many will try to do and most likely fail. Why is that? Because it always comes back to who you must become in order to achieve what you want. It's not a destination, it's an identity. This will be the hard hitting episode around mental toughness that will push you through all of those goals that you set for this new year and will also provide you with some of the critical tools needed to live the best life possible!

    Is "Science" and "Data" Ruining Your 6th Sense?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 20:46


    It's hard to argue that we have moved from a spiritual world to a digital world. Data, metrics and measurements have taken over where we might have been able to clearly hear our intuition. We can complain about it but we're all guilty. If everything you do is only based on logic and data, are you missing out on a critical voice? Maybe even the voice of God? Derek believes so... In this episode, Derek does his best to lay out a couple of real world stories that made him realize that the 6th sense that some talk about isn't some sort of woo-woo, fairy dust stuff...it's as real as any data that could be captured on a computer.  Ignore those feelings and that "voice" at your own peril...

    2024 Will Be CHAOS w/ Jess Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 62:05


    Will 2024 be one of, if not the most, chaotic years most of us have ever seen? If so, what can we do to THRIVE despite any of the chaos? Do you have a gut feeling that we are walking into a pretty volatile year? So many people seem to have the feeling that we are. With so many different things that could escalate into chaos such as middle eastern wars, our southern border being wide open, civil unrest, high interest, cost of living and inflation and the list goes on and on. It seems like the table has been set for a very challenging year. With that being said, we are not put here to live in a spirit of fear. In fact, it may be the best year ever to show your courage and mental toughness...if you have it.  In this episode, Derek and Jess cover some of the heavy issues that could be heading our way but at the same time they lay out exactly what can be done to not only survive 2024 regardless of how tough it gets but how to THRIVE regardless of the circumstances!

    Frank Sell-Get Sh!t Done!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 52:47


    Frank Sell has been an entreprenuer for over 20 years and has the bumps and bruises to show it. It all started with a $100 investment into a VHS tape to learn how to fix hail damaged cars. For anyone that has ever started and grown a business, they know exactly how hard it can be to get things up and going. On the other hand, having someone tell you what you'll make and when you'll work and not work can be equally as hard so Frank chose the path of an entrepreneur.  One of his famous quotes as to how he has achieved his success is "pound the pavement so hard that they'll send you a bill to fix the potholes," and that's exactly what he did. After getting the taste of success, Frank when on to start multiple other businesses and is now in the process of scaling his coffee business called "Get SH!T Done!" Coffee Co which is as much as a lifestyle as it is a drink. If you are looking for an afternoon shot motivation, make sure to check out this episode with Frank Sell!

    Maybe You SHOULD Take It Personal...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 21:38


    Have you ever heard someone say "don't take it so personal?" Most of us have... Rather than not taking things personal, maybe we should. Maybe we SHOULD hold enough of a grudge to fuel the fire that otherwise might not be there. In this episode Derek goes through several examples of people that have taken things personally. From athletes to business owners and everyone in between, the best of the best always seem to be able to compartmentalize that darker energy and harness it for good. The next time someone tells you to "not take it so personal," you absolutely should consider taking it VERY personal and using it as the fuel to crush your goals!

    Jess Wilson-How Much Is Enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 62:51


    How many times have you asked yourself or your significant other how much is enough? How many times have you wondered if it's all "worth it" to keep pushing even after your basic needs are taken care of? When does wanting to "do well" turn into greed? These are the types of questions that Derek and Jess tackle in this very important episode. They dive deep into the reasons why it's okay to want more and to be committed to achieving more while also keeping the main things the main things. After going through their different experiences like having their water and power shut off due to not being able to pay their bills years ago all the way to achieving abundance, they are able to shed a unique angle on "how much is enough." Maybe, the real answer to the question is to actually be asking a better question when it comes to this topic...

    Why "Nice" Guys Really Do Finish Last...As They Should

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 25:54


    If you have ever heard the saying that "nice guys finish last" you probably think it's because they are getting pushed over by the "mean guys." What if that wasn't the case at all? What if the goal is to NEVER become the nice guy at all? In this episode, Derek reflects on a conversation that he recently had that made this point crystal clear and how he was the "nice guy" in a situation that really came back to bite as it almost always does. Although our culture may try to convince you that being a nice guys (or gal) is something we should all strive for, it's not true and it's also not biblical despite what your pastor or teacher may tell you. If you've fallen into that nice guy situation or if you always wonder why it seems that you aren't getting the respect that you should, this is a must listen!

    Are You A Modern Day Slave?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 23:53


    Slavery is a thing of the past, right? Well, maybe not... If the definition of slavery is to be owned by someone else, what would it be called to be owned by SOMETHING else? So many of us are owned by debt or a mortgage or a relationship that forces us to not be able to be truly free. Would that be called a slave?  In this episode, Derek dives into how so many of us are living in a modern day, self imposed slavery. We are forced to live and to act and to speak in a way that is not that of a free person because we are owned by so many outside forces.  How do we get out of it? Make sure to listen to this episode and share it out so we can end this modern day slavery as soon as possible!

    You're Going To Have To Become An EXTREMIST!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 25:46


    When you hear the word "extremist," you probably think BAD, right? Our society has villainized extremes and perhaps rightfully so...however, what does it take to actually become the best of the best? Is it balance? Is it passiveness? What WILL actually allow you to climb the mountain? That's right; it's becoming extreme about what you're looking to accomplish. Keep in mind that being the best at anything is not for most people and that is totally fine. Not everyone wants to have 6 pack abs or a 6 figure plus business but if you do, you most likely won't achieve it by being overly balanced and comfortable. That is a lie that too many of us believe. If you want to truly get the results that you haven't gotten before and if you truly want to achieve greatness in any area of life, make sure to listen to the evolution that Derek has had when it comes to this topic!

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