The Bigger Dream

Wassup Viewers/ Listeners. We been gone for about 4 months now... we know we promised y'all every week. In this podcast, it's a solo late night episode that Doug put together to vent and get a couple things off his chest. Their 4 month YouTube break, being in God's "waiting room" so there's nothing to be worried about, a different type of urgency,  and also some big news that's changed his life forever. Tune in!#Hiatus #Chronicles #Motivation

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross discuss surviving within their entrepreneurial journey. It's been tough, but well worth it. Winners win by staying the course. Stay the course within your journey thru the ups and downs and just survive. If you survive long enough, one day you'll be successful in whatever you're chasing.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about a popular poll that's been going around social media. Afterwards that get into details on there recent success within their business and key in on the importance of staying ready at all times during your process. You never know when its going to be your time, so therefore always be ready. Enjoy !

Welcome Podcast listeners. In this episode, Doug and K. Ross talk about why they quit the podcast.. Wait what? You read it right. The 2 people who always talk about not quitting... quit the podcast? Tune in !

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross discuss a topic that Ross sent Doug a couple weeks ago. "Anything that needs to be done, send it my way".  You should have this attitude in business and shouldn't depend on others to get your business for you. If you don't work, you don't eat. You want your business to stay afloat? You have to put in the hard work and sacrifice. Enjoy.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross celebrates Doug's birthday. They discuss why a person needs to listen to that voice in the back of their head instead of their feelings. Also, when a person reaches a goal, they tend to stop pursuing whatever that goal is. How about changing that goal to a habit? No more deadlines, just continue to do the healthy things that you would be doing for a goal that you set. Enjoy. 

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross discuss the topic of why people be so geeked to receive money , but when somebody sends them a Bible verse , that same energy isn't reciprocated. What are your thoughts? Is that right ? Is it wrong? Is there no correlation? Let us know!

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross reflect on the 3rd quarter of 2021 and ways to improve a persons 4th quarter of the year. They talk about their experiences and lessons learned in 2021. Listen, its October, the end of the year is approaching, make these the best months of your life so far. In every area! Business/Work, Relationships, Fitness, Finances, Everything ! Listen in on these tips they give a person to finish the year out strong. 

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about uncomfortable situations within their entrepreneurship journey. Everyone's journey is different, and you dont know what's going to happen on your journey. But, when you get tested, are you going to quit? How much pain are you willing to endure to reach your goals? Enjoy!

In this episode, Doug, K. Ross , & JosieJo chime in on Ross's thoughts on an incident he had were somebody needed to respect his season. You should have some time when you cut off distractions and get focused with your goals. Some people wont understand your season and will cut themselves off. That's fine, they weren't meant to make it along your journey.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross have their first ever guest in Josie Jo ! She talks about her business that she started within the midst of a pandemic and her journey so far within becoming an entrepreneur. Hope this podcast encourages someone to start their journey today! Enjoy!Instagram - @lashedbyasminiaSnapchat - josie_yasminia

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about the benefits of one having faith in their life & truly believing in whatever you're hoping for. Faith without works is dead and they explain a situation that's happened in their business and the evidence is showing so Ross questioned Doug on why he doesn't have as much faith as him. Do the work, and have faith that it is going to happen. Walk by faith, not by sight. Enjoy.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross discuss a conversation that Ross recently had. The convo was centered around a person looking at one thing and then looking at another but calling the smaller thing realistic. Every goal is realistic. Some take longer to attain than others, but they're all doable. If you can believe it, you can achieve it. It all starts in the mind, and after that it takes hard work. Remember patience is key and if someone else has done it, so can you. 

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross discuss "favoritism" and why this is a good thing rather than a bad thing. Specifically speaking in the working field, a coworker will be shown more favoritism if they're a high level producer. They get to get away with more things, they get more responsibility, etc., Ask yourself, is favoritism working in your favor? Which side of favoritism are you on? Enjoy !

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about the importance of being comfortable in uncomfortable rooms. People always say to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations but what about when you walk into a room and the people don't look the same as you? Or you feel as if these people are better than you because they have more money than you? Ross talks about his confidence and how him being in the same room with Jay- Z and having a conversation with him didn't phase him at all. Enjoy!

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about their struggles of trying to bring on additional streams of income aside of their business. They talk about why they've struggled to do so and when they will feel more comfortable being able to attend to it. In episode 43, they talked about going all in with Plan A, and to not have a Plan B, which is very important. The struggle to differentiate this topic was tricky in this episode. Let them know your thoughts! Enjoy.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross reference real life with the Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals. In life, whoever wants it the most is going to put in that extra work, make adjustments when needed, power through adversity, and whatever else it takes to succeed. In you life right now, what championship are you chasing? Are you even making it to the championship in your industry? Hows your work? Average or great? If it's not up to par, make adjustments so you can when your own personal championship. Enjoy!

In this episode, Doug & K.Ross are putting on part 2 on their double header episode due to technical issues. In the passing of their aunt Peggy, they reflect on their feelings and what it did to them. Death truly makes a person more focused and it gets people thinking. On the back end of the episode Ross brings out how he almost robbed Doug of his greatness by trying to protect him from pain during his process. But just like a parent over-protecting their child, it won't give that child the experience they need. The same correlation is in this aspect. Enjoy !

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about wasting time. This is something that a person can easily do for hours at times without even realizing it. Once you identify that you're wasting time, put steps in place on how to fix that next time. Plan out your day, plan out your week so you will be less likely to get swayed in activities that won't benefit you growth wise. Enjoy this first of a double header episode.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross discuss their recent business meeting that they attended. Ross talks about how the meeting went and how he's been preparing for this moment ever since the last L they took. One is suppose to continuously prepare for when their time is going to come so that when their time approaches, they're up for the challenge. Enjoy.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross key on the importance of a person living in that 100% role. If your job is getting in the way of your side hustle, you have to make adjustments within your life to make your dream a reality. On the relationship side, are you spending too much time at work/ talking about work that you're not giving your significant other their time? You only live this life one time. Dont let years pass by and you're still complaining about the same things. Make adjustments, plan it out, do better. Enjoy. 

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross breakdown why people get frustrated in whatever process that they are going through. People expect their process to go as perfectly as they envisioned. & while it's important to plan, 99% of the time the plan doesn't go as planned. That's when your faith and your trusting in your process comes along. Tune in on this episode to listen/ watch them take a deep dive on the "Trust Your Process" subject. Enjoy.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about the importance of one being their authentic self. Everybody else is taken, be you. You will fill way more fulfilled rather than putting on a fake persona to fit in. Also, for the ones that know that they are doing something wrong in life, don't try to make justifications on why you are doing that action. Don't overlook em either. Wrong is wrong. Fix the problem. If you acknowledge something and you notice you've been doing it wrong the entire time, you have the knowledge to correct it moving forward. Don't continue doing that wrong action. Enjoy. 

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about average. Average people/ average mindsets. Doug & Ross dont want people to be average but if thats what a person is happy with then salute to them. But in their life, they want more. More out of relationships, more out of finances, just overall an A in everything across the board. If you want to take anything you're going through to the next level, you have to get out of that average mindset. Enjoy. 

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about how they've added a new member to their squad. This person has been rocking with them since they first started their business. Key points, pay attention to who pays attention to you. They learned that in order to add to their squad, they have to be around like minded individuals who have that investing mindset, and just let things happen organically. Don't rush adding to your squad, things will happen at the perfect time.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about the importance of the youth based off a hour long conversation Doug had with an 11 yr old. Gen Z is so important and people forget that what we teach them now, is what they will be doing once we leave earth. If you see them talking about something that interests them, gas them up! Go all in and motivate them to act on the things that interest them. The bible says each generation will grow wiser and weaker. So that kid will have more access than the previous generation, but we as adults need to help and prepare them for what the world will bring them when challenges arise. Enjoy

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about their score from the DISC assessment and key in on their strengths. The flight assessment helps out in different relationships whether thats business or personal. In a relationship, this assessment should be taken by both partners so both partners can understand one another better. In business, this helps places a person in the right position. Enjoy !

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about how their past weeks have been. You're going to have moments when you're giving different areas in your life 100% besides your business, but that's Ok. Owning a business requires discipline and requires you to take on and grow in different areas in your life. Make sure you aren't just business business business, but you're working on character in your process, family in the process, your relationship with God in the process etc., When you make it to the top, your journey/process will have molded you for everything that will come your way. Enjoy. 

In this episode, K. Ross talks about how got tested in a particular situation at work. Funny, the previous episode Ross talked about how you suppose to hit people with positivity when they hit you with negativity, and that same exact situation happened right after that episode. Keys to take away: Stay calm in all situations. Put positive thoughts into your mind. Whats in you will come out. Remember that. Enjoy.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about the importance of being consistent. People love consistency, but being consistent is the challenging part. Relationships start off great, then one person becomes inconsistent with things that they were doing at the beginning of the relationship. Businesses start off great, then one gets doubts and has challenges, and becomes inconsistent with different processes that they were doing when they first started. If you want to take your personal life or business life to the next level, stay consistent, work on it everyday. Success is not made overnight, its consistency in your routines. Enjoy

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about how people focus on an imaginary safety net within their lives which was originally mentioned by ET The Hip Hop Preacher. This comfortable feeling that alot of people have is paralyzing them because they dont understand that in their mind, they've made up that they can afford to relax. If you fine yourself sleeping in more, not giving 100% and certain things (business/relationally etc.,) then you might be comfortable. This is the second quarter of the year and folks need to continue going strong . Enjoy !

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about their experiences while giving here in the world. Giving is very important to do in this world, and when you do give, do not expect anything in return. Do it out of the kindness of your heart. Things will come back sooner or later but have the serving mindset. If you are a server now, once you blow up, you'll be able to serve on an even bigger stage. Adopt this mindset to take you to the next level.  

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about "Bad Days". You create the life that you want to live. Life is how you react to things. You can choose to sit and dwell, or move on from whatever happens in your life. Choose positivity. Decide to be better , everything is based off your choice! Enjoy.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross discuss how one's mind will give up before the body does. You ever be about to workout and your mind tells you you need to chill even though you're walking out the door? Or what about sleep? Your mind tells you to hit that snooze even though you know you done got enough amount of sleep? Doug & K. Ross goes in. They end the podcast talking about failing. If you've never failed, you've never tried anything. Failing is apart of the process!! You will fail way more than you succeed. Check out this episode to watch them go deep.

In this episode, Ross brings up an experience he recently had with one of his close friends GA. GA is an entrepreneur who was once where Ross & Doug is at currently in their entrepreneurial journey. He's made it to one of his destinations. Ross talks about the importance of a determined mindset because before GA jumped off full entrepreneurship, Ross was in his ear trying to influence him to stay at his job. This was many years ago before Ross got this mindset he has now. Look at your life right now, are people influencing your decisions? Enjoy.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about being positive. Doug initial thoughts were that being positive is contagious based on his self. But, it just depends on that person. So you that's reading this, be that change in your family/friendships/community etc. Being a good person is cool even though society portrays otherwise. Enjoy !

On this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about a specific program that pays employees to quit at Doug's job. They talk about the reason being while jumping off to topics regarding hard work and Doug's competitiveness. Enjoy !  

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about the importance of saying no to different things in life. If you're encountering situations, things, or people in your life that is taking away from you and not putting in, you may need to say no and not agree with it next time. They also talk about social media and FOMO, and why not be in relaxation mode. Enjoy.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about the squad. Using the Tom Brady reference to the Bucs, you shouldn't let the key factor in your squad go. They also touch up on leadership roles and what to do if you feel like your squad is out-performing you. Enjoy 

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about the importance of self development. Doug explains how he's been a little off lately, but has changed some of his ways for the better. Ross brought that word out on this episode with key points that's in the Bible that needs to be heard. They go in to talk about a potential Angel they met, and news regarding their business !! Enjoy !

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about their journey over the last 3 years trying to attain their first business contract. 622 people (documented) told them no. Over the course of 3 years. But they never gave up, and got their first here in 2021. With that being said, how dedicated are you to your dreams and goals? How long are you willing to stay committed?

Based off last weeks episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about that number 2 role and how a person could take their talents and be that number 1 role elsewhere.  While you're prospecting or underneath a person in a position that you may want to be in, study their moves, what it took to get there, what they are doing currently, so when you're ready for that role, you'll kill it. Enjoy. 

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross welcome in Season 2!! They talk about how playing that 2nd role is key in winning. Its not to be looked at as the 2 guy, but to be looked at as both, or all parties are adding value to make a dream, or goal come true. If someone comes to you with a vision, and it makes sense, and they let you be your full self on helping make this vision become a reality, go all in. We've seen duos in the past win Championships, but after they split, no more. At the end of the day, its 1 team, 1 goal. Everybody contributes. Enjoy.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about the importance of giving the first quarter of the year 100% of yourself. Chase these goals, do whats needed to make this year the best year for you. Don't be like sports and slack off the 1st-3rd quarter & wait until the last quarter to put all your points up. Do it now. Enjoy. 

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talks about the start of 2021. Doug shows off his customized TBD/LWM shoes that was gifted to him for Christmas. They began to talk about Doug's early struggles these first couple days of 2021. Changes need to be made, routines need to be set, and discipline needs to be enforced. Your entire life can change in one year, let 2021 be that year. Enjoy. 

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about everything they've been through in 2020. We all know 2020 was different for every person on this earth but that shouldnt have stopped your grind altogether. What's also mentioned in this episode is what to expect out of season 2 and upcoming episodes. Enjoy. & if you're reading this, welcome to 2021 !

Merry Christmas Folks ! In this episode, Doug is gifted by K. Ross and their LWM sponsors a special surprise. It's Christmas so Doug & K. Ross talk about how they vision how their upcoming Christmas's with their family will be. Of course this topic leads to other topics and one specifically about the idea of giving and being a blessing to others. Oh yea, this is their first Zoom podcast, so it is a tad bit different, but the content is still their. Enjoy.

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about how they're tired of time wasters . They're tired of people coming to them with problems and when they give solutions, nothing is applied. Why ask for help if you're not going to do anything with it? Kick back and enjoy this fun episode and for our people on YouTube, make sure to check out their different, but funny ending. 

In this episode, K. Ross brings an interesting subject to the table on how he sees a lot of posts on social media about one only elevating their finances. He stresses the importance of a person elevating their mind, character, spirituality, etc. It is best to be well rounded and have multiple areas in your life elevated, than to just be only good in making money. Enjoy. 

In this episode, Doug & K. Ross discuss a topic in which Doug brought up regarding how he thinks that a lot of people are entrepreneurs at their jobs but they dont know it based on their work ethic. K. Ross counters by saying that they just may be great at work and how you need more than hard work when owning your own business. Tune in! P.S we hope all you guys are doers and not dreamers !!! Enjoy. 

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Doug & K. Ross talk about the things that they are most thankful for. Their key values in life. They encourage people to be their best self so that people can be thankful for having that person in their life. This is a very good episode for this Holiday. Enjoy!