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As entrepreneurs, we all have something to prove. To those who doubt us, to those who question us, heck, even to ourselves. Mark Drager and Evan Carmichael get together each week for the Something to Prove Podcast to discuss the challenges that hold business owners back, share real-world stories,…

Evan Carmichael & Mark Drager


    • Oct 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 155 EPISODES


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    The Only Thing You're Missing Is Momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 61:10


    In this very special episode - Evan joins Mark on his podcast, We Do Hard Things to talk about his new book, Momentum.

    How to build your confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 58:52


    Mark and Evan dive into confidence on Fearless Friday, and they were joined by Sir Marco Robinson he offered amazing widsom. Evan also took questions from the audience. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.  

    Do what you say you're going to do

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 56:37


    It gets heated. On this Fearless Friday on Clubhouse, Mark eats cake, and Evan isn't having it. Evan wants Mark to do what he says he is going to do. Will Mark reset the challenge? How can you raise the standards for yourself? Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.  

    Take MASSIVE ACTION!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 59:35


    Fearless Friday begins! The build is almost complete, and Mark has gone all-in on this! What's that one thing you can do today? Join Evan and Mark as they talk about how this is possible. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.  

    Go all-in on Clubhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 60:57


    On this week's episode, Evan and Mark talk about Mark's strategy to go all-in on Clubhouse. We get some amazing questions from the Clubhouse audience, and Evan talks about the sensitivity of someone else's time. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    Follow your coaching intuition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 60:10


    The Something To Prove Podcast moves to Clubhouse. Today Mark and Evan talk about the Coaches' intuition built up over time. Evan talks about his interview with Matthew McConaughey and how you can apply it to your own coaching. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    Jump into fear fast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 52:36


    Mark is jumping into Clubhouse faster than he has worked towards any platform ever. Further strategy on Clubhouse, and how to go beyond the fear of starting something new.  Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.  

    Secrets to Clubhouse AND Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 55:43


    Evan and Mark talk about Clubhouse strategies, and what tactics are right for each person. They then take those same principles and apply them to Mark's schedule. Pretty amazing. Take a listen. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    The most important "Next Action" you can have

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 59:27


    The episode starts off with sparks, and end up with a spark of hope. Evan and Mark talk about his next action. The only thing that Mark needs to focus on. This is a must-listen if you grapple with your next action. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.  

    Stick to the plan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 57:04


    Mark and Evan talk about the ability to get things done. Evan wants Mark to just stick to the plan. How can you use Evan's ability to just make it happen in your own life? Mark strives to follow that as well. You will relate to this one. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    Get your "But" and "So" in order

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 56:30


    Recapping on the past few episodes, Evan stops Mark and asks him what his "But" and "So" are for his daily actions and things that are holding him back. Evan wants Mark to toss the journals and start a "Golden Journal."  Mark goes on record and says "Thank you Evan" But Evan is not convinced. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    This is how you write a landing page

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 86:32


    Evan has seen much success, but of course, always puts the service to others first. He is now using his talent to help others with an exciting new project! During this episode, we watch as Mark and Evan go through work on a landing page, and get inside their head as they work through their process.   Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.    

    Fixing towards the growth mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 34:34


    Evan and Mark talk about the growth mindset. Mark explores his family, and his why. Evan distinguishes between Mark 1 and Mark 2. The build continues towards Mark 2.0. Give it a listen! Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.    

    Evan's Experience at Tony Robbins' Date With Destiny Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 56:18


    Evan spends a week at Tony Robbins' Date with Destiny event and shares a few takeaways from the experience. Evan talks about living every moment with intentionality, and what primary questions is he asking himself every day. You are not going to want to miss this episode. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.  

    The art of being assertive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 56:09


    How can you be assertive without destroying the relationship? Guest Louis Vazenios brings this topic to the table for Evan and Mark to explore. Listen to the contrasting opinions and practical advice in this episode. We all need it. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.  

    Develop a trust in yourself, and people who know you best

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 64:45


    After some weeks of therapy, Mark has received a diagnosis. Evan disagrees with said diagnoses and re-emphasizes the need for Mark to take more action in response to the conclusions he comes to. He needs to trust himself. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    Focus on service to others despite personal conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 59:37


    Through therapy, Mark has deduced that there are three different versions of himself. He wonders which version of himself he should work on. What do you think? Evan again reminds him that he is Built to Serve, and that’s the part of himself he needs to feed. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    Be the superhero you need to be

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 32:56


    Mark has really been making a lot of progress lately, but he’s worried about how long this progress will last. Evan again emphasizes the need for Mark to turn this mentality into a superpower. Mark needs to be both the Hulk, and Bruce Banner. How? Give it a listen. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.  

    Always look for moments of growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 60:07


    Evan spends so much time on things that may not seem efficient. Rather than judging himself for doing things like playing League of Legends, he uses it as a superpower. He thinks more people should apply that mindset to things they view as personal weaknesses. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.  

    Connect the dots, and master the game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 62:23


    Mark doesn't feel Coaching can be taught, but Evan does. Evan thinks that most people are bad at coaching, but that all can learn how to.  Evan still doesn't like Mark going to therapy. He believes it will keep Mark in a fixed mindset. Mark has been working on developing more of a sense of self-awareness, connecting the dots. Evan is excited about that but doesn’t think that Mark is anywhere near turning his weakness into a superpower. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    Your mindset, your superpower

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 59:58


    Mark is pursuing therapy, but Evan doesn't think it will help. What should Mark do to cope with the various aspects of his mindset? Evan workshops with Mark with the goal of making his mindset a superpower. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.    

    How to DEVELOP A STRONG Mind! - Q&A with Evan & Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 31:03


    In this weekly series for podcast listeners, Mark joins Evan on his IG Live to answer listener questions. Let us know what you think of this series. You can join the conversation live every Friday afternoon at 2PM EST on Evan's IG Live (@evancarmichael) and you can also find Mark (@mark.drager) on Instagram.

    There is no clarity in confusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 56:43


    Mark is looking for more clarity in his life. Evan talks about the challenge of consistent urgency, and the need to inject newness into your daily life. Purpose drives mission. You have to be stubborn on the why, and flexible on the how.  Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.  

    Being Scared Is NOT A GOOD Enough REASON for You NOT to ACT! - Q&A with Evan & Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 26:15


    In this weekly series for podcast listeners, Mark joins Evan on his IG Live to answer listener questions. Let us know what you think of this series. You can join the conversation live every Friday afternoon at 2PM EST on Evan's IG Live (@evancarmichael) and you can also find Mark (@mark.drager) on Instagram.

    Press record and make it happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 58:53


    Mark finally released his new Podcast. Get some BTS on this exciting new project, Mark even name drops some of his guests. Evan is trying to start something big, but something big needs a big name. Mark and Evan come up with great options, but this movement is for you too. What name would inspire you to make your own difference? This leads them to talk about Modeling The Masters, which is one of Evans’s core sayings. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.    

    Brainstorm your movement brand strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 53:48


    Evan wants to revisit "Flex the X's" and build it into a branded strategy. Mark and Evan spend a good amount of time brainstorming this new challenge. Get a BTS look, and try this with your movement. Evan and Mark have a ton of fun in the progress. These things take time but are always fun. Join the party! Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    What It takes to BUILD the Evan Carmichael BRAND! - Q&A with Evan & Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 28:41


    In this weekly series for podcast listeners, Mark joins Evan on his IG Live to answer listener questions. Let us know what you think of this series. You can join the conversation live every Friday afternoon at 2PM EST on Evan's IG Live (@evancarmichael) and you can also find Mark (@mark.drager) on Instagram.

    Embrace a growth mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 62:56


    In this week's episode, Mark and Evan get into a fight about landing pages. Mark considers the factors in building a company with a limited team, staff, and resources. Evan encourages Mark to embrace a growth mindset, and finally, they make some progress with the concept of building a bridge for the team. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    How to FIND Your MOMENTUM Again! - Q&A with Evan & Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 26:18


    In this weekly series for podcast listeners, Mark joins Evan on his IG Live to answer listener questions. Let us know what you think of this series. You can join the conversation live every Friday afternoon at 2PM EST on Evan's IG Live (@evancarmichael) and you can also find Mark (@mark.drager) on Instagram.

    Identify your blindspots when building your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 44:40


    The building of season 4 begins. Mark reflects on the fire he had when initially building his agency. Mark wants to rebuild a better Phanta, and a better life. Evan grabs the reigns of the conversation and points out the blindspots in his thinking. Evan and Mark go into an outstanding construction process to point Mark in the right direction.    Mark also talks Mentorship, and Evan believes it's still for him.   Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.  

    How to STOP Looking DOWN On YOURSELF! - Q&A with Evan & Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 33:29


    In this weekly series for podcast listeners, Mark joins Evan on his IG Live to answer listener questions. Let us know what you think of this series. You can join the conversation live every Friday afternoon at 2PM EST on Evan's IG Live (@evancarmichael) and you can also find Mark (@mark.drager) on Instagram.

    Be self-aware of how you digest content

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 59:48


    This episode season 4 begins! The deconstruction of Season 3 is over, and the construction begins. Evan wants Mark to be self-aware of how he is digesting content and is it serving him. Does the content you consume make you hate your life? They also discuss the importance of being self-aware of what you are great at and focus on what serves you.  Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    Don't Overthink, GO CREATE! - Q&A with Evan & Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 27:22


    In this weekly series for podcast listeners, Mark joins Evan on his IG Live to answer listener questions. Let us know what you think of this series. You can join the conversation live every Friday afternoon at 2PM EST on Evan's IG Live (@evancarmichael) and you can also find Mark (@mark.drager) on Instagram.

    Always be jumping and don't look back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 59:22


    In this episode, Mark reminisces about 2013 Mark, and Evan stops him cold. Evan references a past episode of Always be jumping, and constantly be moving forward, and don't look back. Mark gets emotional in this one but is ready to take action. Mark is on vacation and is working on his yard. That's where the magic will happen. Let's go!!! Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    How to STAY Constantly MOTIVATED & ENTHUSIASTIC On the Same Work! - Q&A with Evan & Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 23:44


    In this weekly series for podcast listeners, Mark joins Evan on his IG Live to answer listener questions. Let us know what you think of this series. You can join the conversation live every Friday afternoon at 2PM EST on Evan's IG Live (@evancarmichael) and you can also find Mark (@mark.drager) on Instagram.

    Go Faster, and get a taste of an amazing life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 57:54


    This week Mark experiences the taste of speed filled life that Evan Carmichael enjoys each week. Mark wants more, and Evan tells him exactly what he needs to hear to stop preventing the speed from happening.  The answer is to go faster! Be proud of how quickly you can get things done, and get a taste of an amazing life. But how? Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.    

    Damn the Doritos, and be proud of your decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 53:01


    This week Evan faces sobering family challenges, and Mark is on vacation, and yet the show goes on. Mark talks about being proud of his wife and wants to explore the other side of Evan's "Damned the Doritos" Mentality.  Evan wants everyone to be proud of the decisions they make, and Mark talks about new guests on his up and coming new podcast. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.  

    How to GET OVER the REJECTION! - Q&A with Evan & Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 27:56


    In this weekly series for podcast listeners, Mark joins Evan on his IG Live to answer listener questions. Let us know what you think of this series. You can join the conversation live every Friday afternoon at 2PM EST on Evan's IG Live (@evancarmichael) and you can also find Mark (@mark.drager) on Instagram.

    If you hit your vision, you hate your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 55:02


    This week Evan and Mark talk about changing promises to visions. It is an operations job to deliver on the vision, however, the vision should be impossible to hit. Mark goes back to the Gym, Evan buys a new projector screen, and they debate about monitor height in the never-ending quest to live a pain-free life. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.  

    How to RECOVER From BURNOUT and Get Motivation Back ! -Q&A with Evan & Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 30:59


    In this weekly series for podcast listeners, Mark joins Evan on his IG Live to answer listener questions. Let us know what you think of this series. You can join the conversation live every Friday afternoon at 2PM EST on Evan's IG Live (@evancarmichael) and you can also find Mark (@mark.drager) on Instagram.

    Attack the fear, and hear the world cheering you on!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 60:37


    This week Evan goes on his greatest rant of ALL TIME. Mark says progress over perfection, yet Evan says no progress has been made. Mark wants to finish, and Evan says Start and hand it over, and embrace what you are good at. Attack the fear. Mark is ready for action. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.    

    FOCUS On the PROGRESS! - Q&A with Evan & Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 24:34


    In this weekly series for podcast listeners, Mark joins Evan on his IG Live to answer listener questions. Let us know what you think of this series. You can join the conversation live every Friday afternoon at 2PM EST on Evan's IG Live (@evancarmichael) and you can also find Mark (@mark.drager) on Instagram.

    Get out of the quicksand, and focus on what matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 58:03


    This week Mark wants clarity on what he really wants to do. Evan responds that he already knows what he wants, and he needs to climb out of the quicksand and focus on what matters.  But how do we do that? Evan get's intense, Mark talks Ray Dalio, and we get more cappuccinos. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    How to IMPROVE On Being FOCUSED Without Having Distractions! - Q&A with Evan & Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 33:47


    In this weekly series for podcast listeners, Mark joins Evan on his IG Live to answer listener questions. Let us know what you think of this series. You can join the conversation live every Friday afternoon at 2PM EST on Evan's IG Live (@evancarmichael) and you can also find Mark (@mark.drager) on Instagram.

    Identify your superpower, and don't complicate things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 57:10


    This week Mark wants to help others to break through the fear and the doubt. To do so, he must do this for himself. Evan wants Mark to see what his real superpower is, and stop complicating his life. Mark and Evan work through what Mark needs to focus on, and how he can help more people, by helping himself. The cappuccino makes a cameo, but not the way you think. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    Don't let your limiting beliefs bring you to a dark place

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 60:55


    This week Mark explores some of his limiting beliefs, and how playing in the dark side of negative thoughts for too long can be damaging. Evan urges Mark to find the fuel that will sustain his ability to stay consistent on the things that matter the most. Evan uses a car analogy that Mark doesn't quite agree with, and they can't decide who is more cuckoo. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    How to STAY OPTIMISTIC! - Q&A with Evan & Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 33:46


    In this weekly series for podcast listeners, Mark joins Evan on his IG Live to answer listener questions. Let us know what you think of this series. You can join the conversation live every Friday afternoon at 2PM EST on Evan's IG Live (@evancarmichael) and you can also find Mark (@mark.drager) on Instagram.

    Let's GOOOOOOOO!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 62:05


    This week Mark wants to change it up by asking Evan fun questions. Mark asks what makes Evan Happy, what is his spirit animal, and why he would choose to go on a Safari? Evan discusses his current obsession with his posture, and why his pet peeve is a lack of effort. Get at it, and Let's Go!!! Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    This Is HOW I Approach LEARNING! - Q&A with Evan & Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 30:14


    In this weekly series for podcast listeners, Mark joins Evan on his IG Live to answer listener questions. Let us know what you think of this series. You can join the conversation live every Friday afternoon at 2PM EST on Evan's IG Live (@evancarmichael) and you can also find Mark (@mark.drager) on Instagram.

    Trust the process, keep the hope, and build a better life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 54:52


    This week an old camera takes Evan and Mark down memory lane.  Evan provides further insight into his business, contemplates moving, and encourages Mark to trust the process, as they work to build a better life. Narrow your focus on what matters, and you can too. Tell the guys what you think about this episode, or anything really, by reaching out to them on Instagram @mark.drager and @evancarmichael.

    How to ADD VALUE to Your CONNECTIONS! - Q&A with Evan & Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 31:26


    In this weekly series for podcast listeners, Mark joins Evan on his IG Live to answer listener questions. Let us know what you think of this series. You can join the conversation live every Friday afternoon at 2PM EST on Evan's IG Live (@evancarmichael) and you can also find Mark (@mark.drager) on Instagram.

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