The Ground Up Show

Jordan Syatt is a world record powerlifter & strength coach.

Caroline Zook & I talk about our experiences with anxiety. Caroline is the co-founder of Wandering Aimfully. Support the show here: patreon.com/mattdavella

Jack Conte is the CEO of Patreon.

Paul Jarvis shares why you might want to rethink growth as the status quo, how social media has changed the way we think about success & the three questions you should ask yourself before working towards any goal. Find Paul here: http://pjrvs.com Get the full full interview here: patreon.com/mattdavella

Josh Janssen from The Daily Talk Show joins me to discuss waking up early, morning routines & why we care how others start their day. Get short weekly emails from me on minimalism, habits & productivity: mattdavella.com. Get additional videos every month & support this podcast: patreon.com/mattdavella.

Ramit Sethi, New York Times bestselling author of I Will Teach You to be Rich, comes by to discuss how to earn more money, create healthy spending habits & change the way we’ve been thinking about money for our entire lives. Get short weekly emails from me on minimalism, habits & productivity: mattdavella.com. Get additional videos every month & support this podcast: patreon.com/mattdavella.

Tommy Jackett from The Daily Talk Show joins me to discuss our experience meditating for the past month. Did we reach enlightenment? Find out! Get short weekly emails from me on minimalism, habits & productivity: mattdavella.com. Get additional videos every month & support this podcast: patreon.com/mattdavella.

Sorelle Amore is a YouTuber & Photographer. On this episode we talk about quitting social media & why you might want to try it for 30 days. xx Get short weekly emails from me on minimalism, habits & productivity: mattdavella.com. Get additional videos every month & support this podcast: patreon.com/mattdavella.

Johann Hari, author of the NY Times Bestseller Lost Connections, set out across the world to speak with leading experts on depression, anxiety & loneliness to discover what has caused our epidemic of loneliness. And more importantly how to solve it. To get the full 40 minute interview, as well as other extended interviews & my exclusive AMA podcast sign up at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Greg McKeown is the author of the NY Times Bestselling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. This is my edited conversation with Greg about his Essentialist philosophy, the myth of success and why small consistent steps far outweigh the alternative. You can get the full 1 hour interview at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Gary Vaynerchuk a 5x New York Times bestselling author, angel investor, chairman of VaynerX & CEO of VaynerMedia. Watch this interview at youtube.com/mattdavella. Learn about my process & how I make films in exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella. I release new videos every month including an AMA podcast answering your questions.

We made it to episode 100! I take questions & comments from listeners to celebrate. Enjoy.

Michelle D'Avella is a breath-work teacher & author of The Bright Side of a Broken Heart. You can find more about her work at pushingbeauty.com or check out her YouTube channel at the link above. You can find her work at pushingbeauty.com. Support this podcast a patreon.com/mattdavella & get access to exclusive videos.

Chris Baca is a three time US Barista Championship finalist, YouTuber, and cofounder of Cat and Cloud Coffee. In this episode we talk about how he got into the coffee business, the importance of authenticity, and how his employees’ well being drives their company. Find Chris here: https://www.youtube.com/realchrisbaca and https://catandcloud.com/ Support this podcast & get exclusive videos only on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mattdavella Episode Highlights: 01:15 - “Adding Value” 04:31 - Chris and his coffee company 10:12 - Starting simple and not trying to over-optimize 12:25 - Being a 3 time finalist in the US Barista Championship 20:41 - Making skate films and video views 25:02 - It’s not about the numbers, it’s about the people 33:28 - Authenticity and caring for your employees 52:30 - Hustle vs. life balance 59:10 - Advice for people looking to start a business

Jason Zook is a an entrepreneur who runs an online community called Wandering Aimfully for creative entrepreneurs who are also interested in earning a sustainable income and crafting an authentic, fulfilling life. In this episode we talk about getting out of debt, balancing minimalism with ambition, and setting priorities in life. Find Jason here: https://wanderingaimfully.com/ Support this podcast & get exclusive videos only on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mattdavella Episode Highlights: 05:59 - Jason’s background 09:15 - Taking the long term view 14:49 - What does YouTube feel like now compared to when you started? 21:47 - Minimalism vs. ambition 27:57 - Fitting work around life 35:43 - Getting out of debt 41:04 - How to you create successful content 59:32 - Overcoming the guilt of letting some part of your business go 55:01 - Scaling up

Bret Iwan is the voice of Mickey Mouse. In this episode we talk about creative fulfillment, finding balance, and the crazy story of how he landed the gig of one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment. Find Bret here: https://www.instagram.com/bretiwanvo Support this podcast & get exclusive videos only on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mattdavella Episode Highlights: 01:00 - Becoming Mickey 15:52 - Disney changed the game 27:22 - Being a VO Actor and having fans 29:57 - Filling Mickey’s shoes 31:55 - What it’s like to record the voice 38:19 - Grateful to have the opportunity 42:02 - Working as a freelancer 45:22 - Working hard but maintaining balance 45:22 - Enjoying the ride 55:31 - Advice to creative starting out 1:00:13 - Overcoming doubt

Caroline Zook is an artist and creative entrepreneur. In this episode we talk about getting swept up in the rat race, the importance of authenticity, and how to change the way you think about failure. Caroline's membership community: https://join.wanderingaimfully.com/ Support this podcast & get exclusive videos only on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mattdavella Episode Highlights: 00:56 - Introduction: Ad agency and starting to make money online 04:47 - Starting to listen to her creative side and redefining success 11:55 - Getting swept up in the rat race 18:01 - Balancing pleasing your audience and your creative desire 21:43 - The mindset required to follow your own path 25:10 - Developing confidence through action 33:17 - If you are making 1k a month you can make 10k a month 39:10 - The importance of authenticity 45:43 - The book 53:19 - Minimalism

Alex Banayan is an entrepreneur and author of the book, The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched their Careers. In this episode we talk about overcoming fear, the dangers of being overly persistent, and the truth about success and happiness. Find Alex here: https://thirddoorbook.com/ Support this podcast & get exclusive videos only on Patreon:http://patreon.com/mattdavella Episode Highlights: 00:58 - Success and happiness are linked09:39 - Defining success and advice for people on the journey14:11 - Practical Steps for success18:42 - Advice to land your dream interview27:39 - Using the Inner Man Strategy31:13 - The danger of too much persistence36:42 - Preparing for a big interview42:45 - Advice for people starting out: the idea of the third door46:25 - Hustling the right way54:37 - Overcoming fear to achieve the life you want59:29 - Quick Questions

Dan Doty: twitter.com/danieldoty Evryman: evryman.com   Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Dani Nagel: instagram.com/danidazey Dazey:  www.dazeyla.com   Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Thomas Frank:  youtube.com/thomasfrank   Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella.

I'm taking next week off. See you all in a few. If you want to support this podcast, get exclusive videos & podcast episodes go here:  patreon.com/mattdavella Thanks for listening!

FitMenCook: https://fitmencook.com/ Get Kevin's new book: https://goo.gl/joNTko Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Josh & Tommy's Podcast:  http://thedailytalkshow.com Josh & Tommy's Company:  http://bigmediacompany.com Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Daniel DeArco is an experimental photographer, filmmaker & fabricator that makes creative camera rigs for his projects like a slider that moves 24mph in a split second. Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Find Puno here: ilovecreatives.com and on Instagram:  @punodostres Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Justin "Henny" Henderson a 4x grammy nominated, award-winning, multi-platinum record producer. He’s worked with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z & Lil Wayne. Support this podcast & get exclusive videos on lifestyle design, creativity, filmmaking and business:  patreon.com/mattdavella

Cole Walliser is a Los Angeles based commercial director that’s worked with Miley Cyrus, Pink & Katy Perry. Support this podcast & get exclusive videos on lifestyle design, creativity, filmmaking and business: patreon.com/mattdavella

Sarah Moshman is a documentary filmmaker that focuses on telling stories about powerful women. Her Netflix documentary Losing Sight of Shore follows four women as they row across the Pacific Ocean unassisted from America to Australia. Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella.

James Clear is the author of the book Atomic Habits. His work combines a range of disciplines including biology, neuroscience, psychology & philosophy. Support this podcast & get exclusive videos on lifestyle design, creativity, filmmaking and business:  patreon.com/mattdavella

Tatiana DeMaria is a talented musician, singer & songwriter. She's topped the charts with her rock band TAT & has produced music for television & film. Support this podcast & get exclusive videos on lifestyle design, creativity, filmmaking and business. Only on Patreon. patreon.com/mattdavella

Chris Newhard is a director of photography & owner of Book Light Creative. He's back on the show to help me answer listener questions about money, filmmaking & freelancing. Contribute & get exclusive content at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Aubry & Christian live in a van. The two, known as Minimal Millennials online, create videos on YouTube about their van life journey.   Support this independent podcast for $1 an episode on Patreon. Contribute $3 an ep to get exclusive vlogs & ama's.

David Sherry is the founder of Death to Stock, a membership community that delivers personal, curated non-stock photos & video. On the podcast we talk about building your audience slow & with integrity, I try to convince David that he’s a minimalist, & how experimenting will lead to your creative & personal breakthroughs. Contribute & get exclusive content at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Jack Coyne is a filmmaker & YouTuber. We talk about how he’s been able to keep the momentum going, whether you should seek passion or stability, and he offers advice for those who are looking to land their first gig and become indispensable. Contribute & get exclusive content at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Cody Wanner is a filmmaker passionate about encouraging the doers of the world. On the podcast we talk about how to overcome roadblocks, when to say yes & why there is no such thing as a small creator. Contribute & get exclusive content at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Todd Glass is a comedian and host of The Todd Glass Show. His latest comedy special Act Happy is available on Netflix. On this episode we talk about Todd’s journey to letting go of stuff, the mantra’s that help guide his minimalist philosophy, and what things might be worth holding onto. This podcast is made possible by Patreon subscribers. Get my exclusive AMA podcast & vlog at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Sterling Grinnell is a filmmaker & photographer based in Denver, Colorado. You can watch his videos on YouTube or hire him for your next project. This podcast is made possible by Patreon subscribers. Get my exclusive AMA podcast & vlog at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Jason Zook is an entrepreneur & author. Along with his wife he co-founded Wandering Aimfully, an online community for creative entrepreneurs who are equally interested in earning a sustainable income and crafting an authentic, fulfilling life. Contribute & get exclusive content at patreon.com/mattdavella.

T.K. Coleman is a podcaster, blogger & Education Director at Praxis, an apprenticeship program designed to give an alternative to college. On the podcast we discuss... 1. The true cost of not following your passion. 2. Why you should plan for the worst day of your week. 3. And the value in sharing your big goals & dreams with the world. Thanks for listening! groundupshow.com

Kraig Adams makes videos about minimalism, tech & travel on his YouTube channel. On this episode we talk about when minimalism goes too far, how to avoid click-bate and sensational content, being original & how to simplify the role of social media in your life.

Brandin LaShea is a chef, business owner & host of an online show called POTPIE, a series where she cooks cannabis infused foods for her friends. We talk about marijuana and its many myths, the history of hip hop and how it’s changed, as well as knowing when to celebrate & treat yourself and when to put that extra cash into 401k. groundupshow.com

Lewis Howes is a professional football player turned entrepreneur, podcaster & author. On this episode of The Ground Up Show we discuss... Why people need to live with a sense of urgency. Getting clear on your vision & the questions you should be asking yourself. And we talk about our mutual admiration & ambition to get Dwayne The Rock Johnson on our respective podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday. Submit to the Get The Rock on Matt's Podcast Jingle Competition (TM) today at hello@mattdavella.com. Can't wait to hear from you!! The Get The Rock on Matt's Podcast Jingle Competition jingle was written & produced by Elliot Vaughan.

Daniel & Rachel from Mango Street create YouTube videos & tutorials without the bullshit for over 670k subscribers. On this episode we cover... Why constraints will help you become a more efficient creator and help you develop your visual style. How having too much gear can distract you. Why you should ask for forgiveness instead of permission. Submit to the tentatively titled Get The Rock on Matt’s Podcast Jingle Competition. Email your 5 second jingle to hello@mattdavella.com. New podcast every Wednesday. Get more stuff at groundupshow.com.

Caleb Wojcik is a Filmmaker & YouTuber that shows his audience how to make better videos. Transparency (especially when creating & making money online). Why it might be a good idea to invest money in yourself when you barely have any. How Caleb left his job to build a six figure filmmaking business. How to keep creating when no one is watching. If you’ve been enjoying the podcast leave a review on iTunes or share your favorite episode with a friend. Hear about my new course... mattdavella.com/newsletter

Aileen Xu (also known as Lavendaire) is a YouTuber, Lifestyle Blogger & Artist. This week we discuss... Minimalism & how it might apply to your life. Building a brand & business outside of YouTube. And how to organize your weeks to be more productive. If you’ve been enjoying the podcast leave a review on iTunes or share your favorite episode with a friend. Get notified about my new course: mattdavella.com/newsletter

Nate Green is a fitness expert & author that advocates a simple approach to well-being. On this episode we cover... Breakdown what it takes to make lasting changes in your life. How a degree isn’t necessary if you have experience & connections. Pareto’s 80/20 principle & why focusing on the tiny hacks and tweaks will stop you from starting. The Nuclear Mode. A very creative strategy he uses to restrict the time spent on his phone. Subscribe to my newsletter and find out about my new course here... mattdavella.com/newsletter

Blake Wexler is a comedian & writer. His latest album with Todd Glass called “12 Years of Voicemails from Todd Glass to Blake Wexler” peaked at #1 on iTunes. I'll let you guess what the album is about. On this episode we cover... Self-distribution vs working with producers & production companies. How he got started as a comedian & improved his craft. One of his earliest & most memorable experiences bombing on stage. How to face rejection & doubt. Go to groundupshow.com for more. Thanks for listening!

Terrence Cunningham is a singer, musician & author. He recently appeared on NBC's The Voice where his first audition astounded the judges. We talk about how to turn down the noise, creating a life-long career as an artist & how to be a fearless creator. New podcast every Wednesday! YouTube:  https://goo.gl/nzS5ri Podcast:  http://groundupshow.com Instagram:  http://instagram.com/mattdavella/ Twitter:  http://twitter.com/mattdavella/ Thanks for listening!

Amber Rae is an author, blogger & coach. On this episode of The Ground Up Show we discuss everything that's wrong with our view of success, what stops people from starting & how to finish your next project. New podcast every Wednesday! YouTube:  https://goo.gl/nzS5ri Podcast:  http://groundupshow.com Instagram:  http://instagram.com/mattdavella/ Twitter:  http://twitter.com/mattdavella/ Thanks for listening!

Colin & Samir are filmmakers & content creators that have a YouTube channel called Colin & Samir. On this episode we talk about how to deal with pressure, maintaining ownership & productivity vs business. Enjoy! New podcast every Wednesday! YouTube:  https://goo.gl/nzS5ri Podcast:  http://groundupshow.com Instagram:  http://instagram.com/mattdavella/ Twitter:  http://twitter.com/mattdavella/ Thanks for listening!