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Listeners share the "everyone knows that" facts they learned the hard way and we share an important warning about falls.  Episode highlights: Listener Follow-Up: Remember that even a small fall can lead to a big injury. [00:57] Lessons Learned the Hard Way—spare tires, elevator exit stars, gas tank arrows, and more [02:42] Try This at Home: We share listeners' examples of facts everyone else seemed to know--but they didn't. [15:05] Demerits & Gold Stars: Elizabeth's demerit: late to fill out school health forms; Gretchen's gold star: to Elizabeth's family for making the long trip for the 4th of July  [27:35] Mentioned in this episode: Food & Wine: What the Color of Your Bread Tag Really Means  Gretchen's Reading Retreat guide: happiercast.com/readingretreat Who Needs Friends by Andrew McCarthy (Amazon, Bookshop)  Virginia Woolf's Diary, Vol. 3 (Amazon, Bookshop)  Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff  LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Dropping Bombs brings back Flat Earth Dave, and this round is even more intense than the first. Real pushback, tougher questions, and neither side backing down. Dave breaks down why the moon landing still doesn't add up, why NASA's own physics doesn't hold together, and what's really hidden behind Antarctica's ice wall. He's still offering three Bitcoin, worth around $300K, to anyone who can prove him wrong. If you watched the first episode, you already know this one goes even further. If you didn't, this is the conversation that will make you question everything you thought you knew.

A few years ago I lost half a million dollars in 30 days. Not in crypto, not in a speculative bet. In the business I built from my parents' basement and launched on $3,000 from a credit card. And the part that still gets me is that the loss itself was not the dangerous part. The dangerous part was everything that led up to it. Here is the thing nobody warns you about: your most vulnerable moment as a founder is not when things are falling apart. It is when everything is working, people are telling you everything you touch turns to gold, and you start to believe it. In this episode, I share the full story publicly for the first time, what actually caused it, how I got through it, and the two lessons that came out of it and completely changed how I build now. Here's what you'll take away: Why success is the moment you need to be most paranoid, not most relaxed, and what stops most founders from seeing it that way How spending $1 million a month on ads with no back end system or unit economics in place set up the fall before it happened The ego shift that happens when you stop questioning, stop running worst case scenarios, and start thinking the machine will just keep running Ray Dalio's principle of pain plus reflection equals progress, and why most founders feel the pain and skip the part that actually matters Why being in the repeat business is the first thing I focus on now when building anything What Drew Houston means when he says founders must be learning machines, and how I stopped being one right when it mattered most If you are in a season right now where something has gone wrong, or you are riding a wave and quietly getting comfortable, this episode is for you. The reflection is where the progress lives. If you're loving this solo series, I'd love to hear your feedback. Email me directly at nathan@foundr.com — I read every reply. Hope you enjoy it. WANT TO GROW YOUR BRAND WITH META ADS? Join the Foundr Operators Waitlist → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/operators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Already have a store? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/podcast⁠

Trump reignites war against Iran. Has Trump recognized the flaws in his Iran strategy? Kareem from Cairo joins Tony with analysis of what American allies in The Middle East really think about Trump's Iran strategy. Kamran from Iran tells Tony that Iran plans ground invasions of Gulf States. Margot in Israel tells Tony that Israel did not participate in last week's bombings, but anticipates an Iran strike.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Andelina Storm Grossi, the Gen Z author who recently graduated with a psychology degree after turning her own collapse—crushing anxiety, high cortisol, mold poisoning in her dorm, and losing a close friend to suicide—into Sanity in the Storm, a book bridging faith and mental health for anyone wrestling with anxiety, depression, or spiritual overwhelm.    Andelina breaks down why comparison culture is quietly destroying her generation, how she fought back with routine and discipline instead of medication, and why she believes the "enemy" isn't your mind—it's what you let it believe.    If you've ever talked yourself out of checking on someone because "they seem okay," this episode makes the case for why that hesitation could cost someone everything.    

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff, Integrity Meter Solutions &The Nunn Better Podcast   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode goes underground with Johnny Nunn, co-founder of Integrity Meter Solutions — a guy who's spent nearly 30 years in the plumbing and water world, working every job from meter reader to service manager before betting on himself.   Johnny breaks down how leak detection and submetering have cut water waste by up to 80% in multifamily properties, the day his biggest client walked away and forced a total rebuild, and why a mechanical device called the Water Block could stop the next catastrophic flood in your own house.   Water is the one bill nobody questions — until it's too late. This episode shows you exactly what you're missing.  

The road of life can be tough, but don't make it harder by exiting at Transgressor Way (Prov 13:15).

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Peptive Health    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers straight talk on the peptide boom with Tyler Pucci, the high-school dropout turned door-to-door sales phenom who built one of the largest solar sales organizations in the country before walking away to found Peptiva Health.   Tyler breaks down why most peptide sellers are hiding behind a "research-only" FDA loophole to move untested, knockoff product, the real science behind compounds reversing obesity and cognitive decline, and how he turned his own health transformation into a licensed, DEA-approved operation people can't stop reordering from.   If you're putting anything into your body without knowing where it actually came from, this episode could save you from a very expensive mistake. Listen before you buy another vial from a guy named Steve.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Coleman Automotive Group   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a blueprint for building a dealership empire with Kyle Coleman and Ralph Marcuccilli. Kyle, the 20-year automotive veteran who left his GM seat in 2024 to acquire, turn around, and scale from zero to six dealerships in under 20 months, and Ralph, the three-decade banking and fintech leader now backing him as capital allocator through Prime Dealer Equity Fund.   They break down the accountability culture behind his 2,000% sales jump, why manufacturers are forced to keep dealers profitable, and the playbook for buying underperforming stores; Ralph reveals how his family banking roots and a fintech exit shaped the investor protections built into their fund, with 40 rooftops as the target. If you've ever wanted a piece of one of America's last true money-printing businesses, this episode shows you exactly how to get in before the door closes.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & McClellands Contracting and Roofing    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a gritty redemption story with Brock McClelland, the Western Pennsylvania founder who went from opiate addiction and a rehab bed to building an 8-figure roofing and contracting company in under five years. Brock breaks down the covenant with God that pulled him out of the trenches, how he turned a family gutted by overdose and chaos into McClellands Contracting & Roofing, and why he sold off a piece of the company to lock in an 8-figure partnership deal. He also unpacks His Plan My Grind, his new platform for men who've lost their alignment and need a way back. If you think your past disqualifies you from building something real, this conversation says otherwise — and proves it.

In binge eating recovery, many people believe they should be able to keep every food in the house, eat every food casually, and handle every food environment without support. But recovery is not about proving you can do everything the hard way.In this episode, we talk about guardrails: practical supports that make desired behaviors easier and reduce the setups that tend to make eating feel chaotic. Guardrails might include buying smaller portions, putting certain foods out of sight, using a Kitchen Safe, asking for help at home, planning food when traveling, or choosing the conditions that make a tricky food feel calmer.You'll learn why guardrails are not the same as bans, why needing support does not mean you're failing, and how to tell the difference between a supportive guardrail and punitive restriction.New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

Send us Fan MailDJ J Shakes the Chosen One is back as The Media Slayers celebrate Aly's birthday and kick off a jam-packed episode. Marc takes listeners inside both nights of Jay-Z's historic Yankee Stadium concerts, while the crew weighs in on Tyga's latest release, the shocking arrest involving Big Tigger's wife, and the heartbreaking story of Nolan Wells. Add in the latest Love Island chaos, Adrian Broner's health reset, the unsettling possible building collapse in New York City, fresh Raising Kanan reactions, and plenty of laughs and hot takes along the way, and you've got an episode you don't want to miss.Support the showhttps://www.instagram.com/themediaslayers?igsh=Z2Z0NWR5Zm50Z3Zn&utm_source=qr

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & More Than Just Luck    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers raw, unfiltered stories with Greg Wier, the security industry entrepreneur who built and sold companies worth tens of millions after starting with nothing.   Greg breaks down the FTC nightmare that hit him after his company was already sold, the wild cases he uncovered as a private investigator, and the Jerry Springer executive producer he outs in the book — mistress, secret condo, and all. His memoir, More Than Just Luck, skips the sanitized version with a thank yous section and a f*ck yous section — and he's already writing book two, timed to drop the day he's legally free to name who really screwed him.   Greg isn't holding back in this episode, no matter who it pisses off.     

Downeast Mike Episode 136 *News & Commentary* Sunday, July 12th, 2026Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Did you know? Downeast Mike contains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine. In today's episode: Buy An NBA Franchise $5 Million (1973) Maine Man Does It The Hard Way (1973) Old Recipe Round-Up Clam Flat Shootings (1973)Thank you for listening! Please send your story suggestions, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Beacon Turf   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers raw redemption with Brandon Bess, the Beacon Turf founder who traded a childhood surrounded by drugs and prison for a $500 startup that's now reshaping Middle Tennessee's artificial turf market.   Brandon breaks down the decision that nearly cost him everything, why he ditched a red-ocean landscaping business for turf's blue ocean, and the franchise blueprint he's using to hand independent contractors a shot at the same success.   A kid who grew up watching his family deal drugs is now running a multimillion-dollar company — proof that where you start has nothing to do with where you end up.     

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & BNB Investor Academy   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a blueprint for building wealth with zero experience with Michael Elefante — the burned-out cold-caller who bought his first Airbnb in 2019 and turned it into a $27 million short-term rental empire.   Michael breaks down the "idiot tax" costing high earners millions, why boring rentals lose to million-dollar experiences (think turf golf courses and Dungeons & Dragons-themed bridges), and how he built a vertically integrated business — design, management, construction, and education — that runs on just 2 to 4 hours a week.   Most people are one property away from a six-figure tax write-off and don't even know it.    

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check Financial Intelligence Toolkit Steve started his first business at 16 out of his sister's garage with no money, no financial background, and no idea what he was doing. He made every mistake you can make.In this episode he shares the five lessons that would have saved him millions of dollars and thousands of hours if someone had told him earlier. Not motivational fluff. The real stuff that actually changes how you build and run a business.If you are earlier in your journey or just tired of learning things the expensive way, this is worth your time._______________________________________Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers raw oilfield-to-real-estate wisdom with Corey Thompson, a former drilling consultant whose straight-to-the-point, no-BS approach makes him unlike the gurus online. He walked away from a six-figure roughneck paycheck to build a vertically integrated Texas real estate empire from scratch.   Corey breaks down how he scooped up an 80-unit mobile home park and a distressed apartment complex for pennies on the dollar, why wholesaling and flipping are dead in today's market, and the cost segregation tax play blue-collar workers are sleeping on.   Whether you're chasing your next paycheck on a rig or stuck clocking in at a 9-to-5, this episode hands you the exact playbook for turning hard-earned cash into real, lasting freedom — no guru nonsense required.    

This episode is sponosored by Hulu. Stream PRISON BREAK on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ Internationally. Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein discuss Prison Break episode 407, “Five the Hard Way,” opening with an explanation of the craps term “hard way” before reflecting on the production's Las Vegas shoot at the newly opened Planet Hollywood, including staying and filming on-site, the surreal “bubble” of casino life, and practical details like overheated door handles and early-morning casino atmosphere. They highlight comedic beats (including the Carrot Top gag), wardrobe and continuity decisions around Sara's outfits and scars, and debate story choices such as Sara's repeated honeypot attempts and the episode's “gay panic” pivot to Sucre, criticizing its logic and gender imbalance while noting how such writing would differ today. Callies shares a vivid on-set memory tied to postpartum depression, describing how it affected her behavior, went unrecognized for years, and later improved after seeking acupuncture and herbal support. They also touch on T-Bag and Gretchen's dynamic and briefly discuss TV scoring trends and how music guides audience engagement. For the full experience of enjoying Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul, subscribe to our Patreon channel where you can watch Sarah & Paul's running commentary on Ep 306 while re-watching the episode on Hulu or your home DVD collection. You can also watch in a group with other fans on our fan-led Discord server. Subscribe here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=116411884⁠⁠⁠⁠ -or- Click Link in Bio Patreon Subscribers get access to all of our Watch Parties and FanFiction (all captioned in six languages - English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Turkish), exclusive Ask Me Anything's with Sarah & Paul, and unannounced Discord drop-ins on our always rollicking server with fans and friends who come together from around the world. All for less than a cup of coffee. Leave us your comments, shoot us an email, or leave us a voicemail - we love hearing from all of you! prisonbreaking@caliber-studio.com (401) 3-PBREAK Watch the episode on YouTube - / @prisonbreakpodcast Follow us on Instagram - / prisonbreakpodcast Follow us on TikTok - / prisonbreakpodcast Merch!!! - https://pbmerch.printify.me/products #fyp #michaelscofield #saratancredi #michealscofield #prisonbreakedits #prisonbreak #wentworthmilleredits #wentworthmiller #editor #fyy #fyppp #saratancrediedit #prisonbreakseason1 #sarahwaynecallies #prisonbreakseason2 #scofield #fy #sarascofield #saratancrediedits #scofield Logo design by John Nunziatto @ Little Big Brands. If you want one yourself, reach out at https://www.littlebigbrands.com/ and tell him we sent you. PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is a Caliber Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Six Figures in Six Weeks™   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Ken Christian Smith, a serial entrepreneur who stumbled into a luxury lighting empire serving celebrity estates and gated communities, all while running a completely different life as a certified naturopathic practitioner and author.   Ken shares how a $350 quote from a stranger behind a gate turned into a client list full of A-listers. He also breaks down his Six Figures in Six Weeks™ program, which teaches anyone, no construction experience required, how to add a high-ticket lighting division to their business or start one from scratch.   If you've ever wanted a low-cost business that pays big for just a few months of work, this episode hands you the blueprint.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Supreme Dental MX    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Frank Navarro, co-founder of Supreme Dental, the only clinic in Mexico with ten international accreditations. Patients, including celebrities, cross the border every day to get world-class dental work done for a fraction of what it costs in the U.S.   Frank shares how he built a thriving dental empire without ever becoming a dentist himself, and reveals the AI app that lets you preview your new smile before you even book a flight, backed by a lifetime guarantee.   Whether your teeth need work or you know someone who's been putting it off, this episode shows exactly how far your money can go, and once you hear it, you'll wonder why you didn't look into this sooner.    

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & EchoMav    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Trey Sprinkle, a former cop and pastor turned drone entrepreneur now running a $300 million defense company.   Trey shares how his time in Ukraine led him into drone warfare, why chip manufacturing could decide the next global conflict, and how his technology is already being used by the U.S. military.   This is a story about turning hard resets into massive opportunities, and it might just change how you think about where the world is headed next.  

What if the secret to lasting love isn't choosing between passion and stability, but learning how to create space for both? In this episode, we're exploring why so many of us feel pressured to pick between chemistry and security in early dating – and how that belief can leave us wondering if we're settling when the relationship feels calm or chasing relationships that feel exciting but lack a solid foundation. We discuss why passion and stability aren't opposites, why the "spark" is often mistaken for compatibility, and how lasting relationships are built by intentionally nurturing both excitement and safety over time. Enjoy!-Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/Read our book: How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide To Finding Your Person and Falling in Love: https://howtobedateable.com/Try the Dateable AI Dating Coach: Get personalized advice trained on our years of podcast episodes, courses and frameworks: https://studio.com/dateableFollow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcasts The Psychology of Relationships and Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/ Have you ever had a time in your life where you genuinely didn't want a serious relationship but still wanted connection and chemistry? Download the Fling app in the app store or visit fling.me today. Want to remove distractions from your dates? Download Brick and get 10% off at https://www.getbrick.app/DATEABLEOur Sponsors:* Avocado Green Mattress: Check out their mattress and furniture sale: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/DATEABLE* Losers Part One and Two by Harley LaRoux: Go get the book wherever books are sold in print or ebook or through https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Quince: Get free shipping and 365 day returns at https://quince.com/dateable* Ruggable: Get 10% off your first order, sitewide, with promo code DATEABLE at https://ruggable.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Kevin Trudeau is back on Dropping Bombs — the man who sold tens of millions of books worldwide, built a $25 billion empire from nothing, and spent nearly a decade in federal prison for refusing to stay silent.   Kevin pulls back the curtain on the pharmaceutical lies he exposed before RFK made it mainstream, the corrupt judge who finally admitted he was biased, and the government's true motive for destroying him. He breaks down the fly-on-the-wall wealth training the ultra-rich use that nobody talks about, the energy clearing method that unlocked a 40% revenue surge overnight, and the dangerous mistake you're making every time you say "I am."   This is the conversation the government spent years trying to prevent. If you're ready to see exactly how power, money, and control actually work — press play now. ______________   Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers the conversation they never wanted recorded — Kevin Trudeau, the man the government spent a decade trying to silence, and failed.   Kevin returns (as highly requested) to break down the fly-on-the-wall wealth training the ultra-rich use that nobody talks about, the energy clearing method that unlocked a 40% revenue surge in three days, and the dangerous mistake you're making every time you say "I am." Plus, the cliffhanger    This conversation isn't just about exposing the dark side of power — it's about empowering you to take charge of your life and manifest the reality you desire. If you're ready to break free from the limiting beliefs that have been quietly controlling you, press play now.   Plus, Kevin finally answers the cliffhanger that had everyone talking at the end of Part 1. Missed it? Watch here: https://youtu.be/GEVDLhw-6tQ?si=VICe5cgz_mmpk--R ____________ This conversation is packed with insights on manifestation, the nature of belief, and the significance of personal experience. If you're ready to unlock your true potential and embrace a life of abundance, this episode is a must-listen!   [Insert Timestamps here]  

Steven Bernstein, the Berkeley-born trumpeter, composer, and bandleader, joins host Steve Roby for a wide-ranging conversation about five decades of musical exploration, his upcoming SFJAZZ residency, and two new companion albums that reimagine the same music through entirely different sonic lenses. What We Talk AboutGrowing up in Berkeley during the '60s and '70s — how the city's unique musical culture, the Keystone Corner jazz scene, and a school improvisation program shaped Bernstein's musical identityWhy funk — not rock — was the lingua franca of Bay Area youth, and how Tower of Power loomed larger than The Beatles in that worldArriving in New York in 1979 at the dawn of the punk-funk era (Defunkt, James White and the Blacks), and finding his musical home in the downtown sceneThe origin story of Sexmob — born not in rehearsals but in late-night residencies at the Knitting Factory and Tonic, playing for live audiences and letting their reactions shape the musicResonation Trio and Ultra Resonance — two albums built from the same source material, one an acoustic trumpet trio, the other a full dub reimagining by producer Scotty Hard. Bernstein traces the idea back to first hearing Burning Spear's Garvey's Ghost and his lifelong love of surrealism and the magic realism of Borges and CortázarTouring with Laurie Anderson and how Sexmob became one of her closest musical ensembles — and what makes "Church of Panic" a perfect example of the band's instinctive, arrangement-free approachA deep dive into Banacek from The Hard Way — how Julius Hemphill's Dogon A.D. still echoes in Bernstein's playing, and the enduring musical partnership with John MedeskiThe SFJAZZ residency: Sexmob Does The Bay — why Bernstein split the run into two nights of Bay Area psychedelic rock (with guitarist Liberty Ellman) and two nights of classic Latin soul (with percussionist John Santos)The Santana connection, the Afro-Latin heartbeat of Berkeley, and the gumbo culture that made Bay Area music unlike anywhere elseA surprise detour into Jimi Hendrix's brief Berkeley childhood — and a hint that a Hendrix project may be next on Bernstein's listMusic Featured"Church of Panic" — Laurie Anderson (with Sex Mob)"Banacek" — Sex Mob & Scotty Hard (The Hard Way)All music was supplied by the artist and used with their permission.Show DetailsArtist: Steven Bernstein's SexmobVenue: Joe Henderson Lab, SFJAZZ CenterDate: July 16–19, 2026 (2026 SFJAZZ Summer Sessions)Shows: Thu, July 16 & Fri, July 17 — Bay Area Psychedelic Rock, with Liberty Ellman; Sat, July 18 & Sun, July 19 — Classic Latin Soul, with John Santos. Showtimes: Thu–Sat 7:00 & 8:30 PM, Sun 6:00 & 7:30 PM.Tickets: sfjazz.org

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Freedom Family Investments    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/   Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Dani Lynn Robison — a real estate investor who built eight companies, flipped over 1,000 properties, and has never missed a single investor payout.   Dani breaks down the difference between active and passive income, why she only invests in recession-proof real estate, and how to vet an operator before you hand over your money. She also gets into why the window to build a second income stream is closing faster than most people realize.   If you're still trading time for money, this conversation will change everything you thought you knew about wealth.     

One of the biggest questions most executives ask is "Why does it still feel this hard when the talent is clearly there?" The answer, in almost every case, is not a people problem. It is an environment problem. And environment is something a leader can build. Greg Hoffman, President at Ascension Performance Group, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss his new book, Performance Through People, a leadership parable that shows a practical operating model for building the conditions where people perform at their highest level. It is written as a story, but it is built as a framework. Greg will discuss the core pillars of this framework, including: Leadership First Mindset Operational Clarity Capability Empowerment Impact Segment Resources: - https://a.co/d/053FuwYT - https://ascensionpg.com/articles/ In the leadership and communications segment, What the New Quantum Executive Orders Mean for Business Leaders, What I Learned About Burnout the Hard Way (and How to Actually Fix it, Mentorship Matters, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-454

One of the biggest questions most executives ask is "Why does it still feel this hard when the talent is clearly there?" The answer, in almost every case, is not a people problem. It is an environment problem. And environment is something a leader can build. Greg Hoffman, President at Ascension Performance Group, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss his new book, Performance Through People, a leadership parable that shows a practical operating model for building the conditions where people perform at their highest level. It is written as a story, but it is built as a framework. Greg will discuss the core pillars of this framework, including: Leadership First Mindset Operational Clarity Capability Empowerment Impact Segment Resources: - https://a.co/d/053FuwYT - https://ascensionpg.com/articles/ In the leadership and communications segment, What the New Quantum Executive Orders Mean for Business Leaders, What I Learned About Burnout the Hard Way (and How to Actually Fix it, Mentorship Matters, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-454

One of the biggest questions most executives ask is "Why does it still feel this hard when the talent is clearly there?" The answer, in almost every case, is not a people problem. It is an environment problem. And environment is something a leader can build. Greg Hoffman, President at Ascension Performance Group, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss his new book, Performance Through People, a leadership parable that shows a practical operating model for building the conditions where people perform at their highest level. It is written as a story, but it is built as a framework. Greg will discuss the core pillars of this framework, including: Leadership First Mindset Operational Clarity Capability Empowerment Impact Segment Resources: - https://a.co/d/053FuwYT - https://ascensionpg.com/articles/ In the leadership and communications segment, What the New Quantum Executive Orders Mean for Business Leaders, What I Learned About Burnout the Hard Way (and How to Actually Fix it, Mentorship Matters, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-454

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & East Coast Business Brokers LLC  Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Henry Galasso — a New York broker who started with $5,000 and a stack of business cards. Twenty-one years later, he's sold over 1,000 businesses and built one of the most dominant brokerage operations on the East Coast, now expanding into 37 states. Henry breaks down why most businesses aren't actually sellable, how a personal brand can quietly destroy your company's valuation, and why a $10+ trillion wave of boomer-owned businesses is about to flood the market. Plus, the one thing that separates brokers who close from the ones who disappear. If you own a business and haven't thought about your exit, you're already behind. This conversation could be worth more than whatever your company is worth right now — because knowing the number is just the beginning.

What happens when life teaches you lessons the hard way? This week on **Tea Time with Gabby Lamb and Harper-Rose Drummond**, we're reading hilarious, chaotic, and surprisingly emotional listener stories about the biggest life lessons they've learned. From relationship red flags and toxic dating stories to embarrassing mistakes, terrible decisions, and hard-earned wisdom, this episode has everything: comedy, true storytelling, and plenty of unhinged commentary. One listener shares a heartbreaking story about dating a severely mentally ill and emotionally abusive boyfriend who slowly isolated her from her friends and family. The biggest takeaway? Never stop investing in your support system—even when you're in love. It's one of the most important relationship lessons we've ever read. Expect: • Funny listener stories • Dating disasters • Relationship red flags • Toxic relationship lessons • Friendship advice • Comedy podcast chaos • Tea spilling • Honest conversations • Unfiltered opinions • Plenty of laughs If you love comedy podcasts, relationship stories, confession podcasts, Reddit-style stories, and chaotic best friend conversations, you're in the right place.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Top Tier Solar Solutions DM me "Top Tier" on IG at https://www.instagram.com/therealbradlea to get in on this gold rush   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Sam Van Wynen — the 28-year-old founder who built a nine-figure residential solar and battery company from the ground up, with no outside funding, and landed #4 on the Inc. 5000 with over 41,000% revenue growth in three years.   Sam breaks down the brutal $11 million loss that almost killed his company before it took off, the pivot he made within weeks of Trump eliminating the solar tax credit, and why the battery market is the biggest gold rush in home services right now. He also gets into what real masculinity looks like, his MMA record training alongside former UFC champion Chris Weidman, and the faith journey that turned a lifelong skeptic into a proud Mormon.   There's a gold rush happening right now in home services and most people are completely asleep on it. Sam breaks down exactly where the money is and how to get in. Don't sleep on this one.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Northeast Woodworks LLC LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Josh Norko — a former heroin addict who detoxed in Navy boot camp, hit rock bottom at 26, and walked out of a faith-based rehab program with nothing but a plan. That plan became Northeast Woodworks, a high-end custom cabinet shop he built from a two-car garage in Connecticut, packed up, and rebuilt from scratch in Central Oregon. Josh and his business partner Alex Reid break down how a solo cabinet maker can clear half a million a year, why blue-collar trades are becoming the new white collar, and how they've built a growing community teaching anyone — skilled or starting from zero — to launch and grow a cabinet business through Cabinet Mastery. Whether you're deep in addiction, stuck in a dead-end job, or just looking for a business you can build with your hands — Josh built his way out of all three. Now he's showing everyone else how. 

“I was a rare commodity.” Champ Bailey  Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey joins Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor for a conversation that goes far beyond football. Widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive backs to ever play the game, Champ reflects on the mindset, preparation, and discipline that helped build his legendary career. From his early days in the NFL to becoming a shutdown corner who rarely allowed quarterbacks to challenge him, he opens up about what made him different and the standards he held himself to every time he stepped on the field.  Revealing one of the hardest experiences Champ went through, he shares the tough reality of learning business, that sometimes no matter how good you are at something, if you aren't a decision maker's pick, you won't be given the chance for success. He takes us inside one of the biggest trades in NFL history, recounting his move from Washington to Denver and how that moment reshaped the trajectory of his career. He also revisits his remarkable 2006 season, when he reached the peak of his powers and cemented his reputation as one of football's most feared defenders. He also weighs in on comparisons to fellow all-time great Darrelle Revis, offering his perspective on the debate and what separates elite cornerbacks from the rest. The conversation wouldn't be complete without reliving one of the most iconic plays of his career — the unforgettable 99-yard interception return against New England. Champ gives a play-by-play breakdown of what he saw, what he was thinking, and how close he came to finishing the touchdown that fans still talk about today. We have some good laughs as he takes us inside what was going through his mind running down the field before he was brought down.  Now a father, Champ shares how life and leadership have evolved off the field, discussing family, fatherhood, and the lessons football taught him that he carries into raising his children.  From humble beginnings in Georgia to Canton, Ohio, Champ Bailey's story is one of talent, sacrifice, and perseverance, as he reflects on the self-belief that took him from a small-town athlete with big NFL dreams to one of the most dominant cornerbacks the game has ever seen...sharing invaluable advice for the next generation of athletes and the conversation is truly a masterclass in greatness from one of the game's all-time legends. Don't miss this unforgettable Pivot with Champ Bailey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the issue isn't that you're “bad at choosing,” but that your sense of what you want is still evolving? In this episode, we're exploring the idea of your “picker” and how our past experiences don't disqualify us from finding love but actually refine our ability to choose better over time (if we let them) We discuss the difference between actively choosing a partner versus passively accepting one, why how someone makes you feel – and how you build together—matters more than checking boxes, and that refining your picker isn't a one-time breakthrough, but an ongoing process of self-awareness, reflection, and intentional dating. Enjoy!-Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/Read our book: How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide To Finding Your Person and Falling in Love: https://howtobedateable.com/Try the Dateable AI Dating Coach: Get personalized advice trained on our years of podcast episodes, courses and frameworks: https://studio.com/dateableFollow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcasts The Psychology of Relationships and Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/ Have you ever had a time in your life where you genuinely didn't want a serious relationship but still wanted connection and chemistry? Download the Fling app in the app store or visit fling.me today. Want to remove distractions from your dates? Download Brick and get 10% off at https://www.getbrick.app/DATEABLEOur Sponsors:* Avocado Green Mattress: Check out their mattress and furniture sale: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/DATEABLE* Losers Part One and Two by Harley LaRoux: Go get the book wherever books are sold in print or ebook or through https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Quince: Get free shipping and 365 day returns at https://quince.com/dateable* Ruggable: Get 10% off your first order, sitewide, with promo code DATEABLE at https://ruggable.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Original Vibes Kartel are back for one week only! G Money, Andy and Calvin discuss death, replacing members of the podcast and much more. Calvin is finding something HARD at the end of the podcast.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Magai    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Dropping Bombs brings back Dustin Stout — the self-taught solo founder who bootstrapped an all-in-one AI platform (Magai) to over $1M in annual revenue in under three years, after burning through his life savings and hitting a personal rock bottom. Last time he was here, the episode nearly doubled his business overnight and crashed his servers.   This time, Dustin goes deeper — the darkest season of his life, the faith and people who pulled him back, and how he turned rock bottom into a company now preparing to raise its first round. He also breaks down why vibe coding is a trap, why current AI models are hitting their ceiling, and what's actually coming next.   Part business breakdown, part survival story — all of it worth your time.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs features Noah Eubanks, the 22-year-old who built a national fiber internet sales dealership from the ground up, personally closed over 600 accounts in a single year, and won the Golden Door Award at D2DCon9 while leading a 60-person team.   Noah breaks down the $42 billion government fiber gold rush hiding in plain sight, why door-to-door sales is the ultimate unfair advantage for young people with no degree and no capital, and the exact mindset shift that separates reps who quit from the ones clearing $20–$40K a month.   There's a $42 billion wealth transfer happening right now in neighborhoods across America, and most people have no idea it's there. Whether you're 18 with no plan, stuck in a salary job, or just tired of watching other people win — hit play before someone else in your neighborhood does.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs features Noah Eubanks, the 22-year-old who built a national fiber internet sales dealership from the ground up, personally closed over 600 accounts in a single year, and won the Golden Door Award at D2DCon9 while leading a 60-person team.   Noah breaks down the $42 billion government fiber gold rush hiding in plain sight, why door-to-door sales is the ultimate unfair advantage for young people with no degree and no capital, and the exact mindset shift that separates reps who quit from the ones clearing $20–$40K a month.   There's a $42 billion wealth transfer happening right now in neighborhoods across America, and most people have no idea it's there. Whether you're 18 with no plan, stuck in a salary job, or just tired of watching other people win — hit play before someone else in your neighborhood does. [Insert Timestamps here]  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Junk Rescue    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers blue-collar proof with Kyle McAnaugh, the Phoenix entrepreneur who started a junk removal company at 22 with one truck and a website, and scaled it into a seven-figure, three-division waste and demolition operation.   Kyle breaks down how he spotted demand before the market got crowded and why full-house demolitions are where the real margin hides. He also gets into how a $4 roadside sign turned into a $3,000 contract, and what it takes to go from residential cleanouts to landing commercial accounts with companies like In-N-Out Burger.   The opportunity in the trades isn't coming — it's already here. This is what building from scratch actually looks like.   

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancius. Friends, this episode is something truly special — it's the foundational teaching that started it all inside the Angel Membership, and I'm sharing it here because this message is for everyone. [Taught by Julie Jancius in January 2020] Everything begins with oneness. Before you can hear your angels clearly, before you can connect with your loved ones on the other side, before you can develop your intuition — this is where you start.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Brian Fitzsimmons — a kid who dug a hole at 12, became the #1 koi importer in America, survived a fire that should have ended him, and now sells $300K fish to the likes of Jake Paul.   Brian reveals the mindset shift that took him from cleaning ponds to scaling a multimillion-dollar operation, why a single koi can go from $100 to $10,000 as it grows, and why the backyard swim pond is quietly making the swimming pool obsolete.   This is what it looks like when someone goes all in on the thing everyone else ignored — and gets filthy rich doing it.    

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff  LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a masterclass in tax warfare with Mark Lewis — a federally-licensed Enrolled Agent who spent 15 years battling the IRS before cracking the code on strategies the ultra-wealthy and big corporations have quietly used for decades. Now he helps small and mid-size business owners slash their taxes below 25%, protect assets from lawsuits, and build generational wealth using the same corporate structures as 9-figure companies. Mark breaks down why your S-Corp is a trap, how Amazon-level corporate structuring is legally available to small business owners, and the six financial lies keeping most entrepreneurs overpaying by thousands every year. From the "earn vs. control" mindset shift, to the Augusta Rule, offshore trust myths, and why your CPA's silence is costing you more than their fee — this episode covers it all. If you're making money and handing more of it to the IRS than Fortune 500 companies do, that's not a tax problem — it's a structure problem. And this episode tells you exactly what to do about it.

Why might someone feel ready for love, but still not be ready for a relationship? Today we're discussing the often confusing gap between emotional availability and relational readiness. Just because someone can feel love, connection, or attraction doesn't always mean they have the capacity, consistency, or alignment needed to build a real relationship. We discuss how it's possible to genuinely want love and still struggle with the structure a relationship requires, why you may feel confused when someone seems “so into it” but can't actually follow through, and how to recognize the difference between someone who can feel love—and someone who can build with you inside of it. Enjoy!-Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/Read our book: How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide To Finding Your Person and Falling in Love: https://howtobedateable.com/Try the Dateable AI Dating Coach: Get personalized advice trained on our years of podcast episodes, courses and frameworks: https://studio.com/dateableFollow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcasts The Psychology of Relationships and Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/ Have you ever had a time in your life where you genuinely didn't want a serious relationship but still wanted connection and chemistry? Download the Fling app in the app store or visit fling.me today. Want to remove distractions from your dates? Download Brick and get 10% off at https://www.getbrick.app/DATEABLEOur Sponsors:* Avocado Green Mattress: Check out their mattress and furniture sale: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/DATEABLE* Get Rain of Shadows and Endings wherever books are sold or at Kensington Publishing https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Losers Part One and Two by Harley LaRoux: Go get the book wherever books are sold in print or ebook or through https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Quince: Get free shipping and 365 day returns at https://quince.com/dateable* Ruggable: Get 10% off your first order, sitewide, with promo code DATEABLE at https://ruggable.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Etowah Insurance    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a gut-punch story with Harley Gambrell — Georgia insurance entrepreneur who built multiple niche agencies from scratch while simultaneously raising a severely autistic son alone, managing violent behavioral crises at home, and fighting the court system just to keep his kid.   Harley breaks down the hidden goldmine inside commercial insurance, why niche markets like trucking can replace a full-time income in a single month, and the "business in a box" partnership model he's using to put other entrepreneurs into their own equity-staked agencies. He also reveals his long-game vision: using insurance revenue to build the care facility his son (and thousands like him) actually deserve.    This one hits different. It's grit, grief, and a blueprint — proof that the heaviest burdens can build the sharpest operators.    

Why do so many of the things that make us stronger, healthier, and happier require doing things the hard way? Mike sits down with bestselling author, journalist, and researcher Michael Easter to explore the surprising benefits of discomfort, challenge, and voluntary hardship in a world engineered for convenience. Easter, whose work has appeared in Men's Health, Outside, Esquire, and Scientific American, discusses the ideas behind his bestselling books The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, along with his newest release, Walk with Weight: The Definitive Guide to Rucking. From carrying heavy loads to carrying life's burdens, Michael explains why the easiest path is rarely the most rewarding—and why embracing difficulty might be the key to a better life. Tip o' the hat to our excellent sponsors GoodRanchers.com Purchase any Father's Day Gift Box and get FREE Wagyu Burgers. Pestie.com/Mike to get an extra 10% off your order. K12.com/Rowe See what's possible for your child with K12's Career and College Prep NetSuite.AI/Mike to try NetSuite Next for FREE!

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Organic Gorilla  LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Thomas Edwards — a surfer and snowboarder who got tired of eating garbage on the mountain and in the water, became a certified trainer, and eventually turned a home kitchen recipe into Organic Gorilla, a San Diego-based nutrition brand built from scratch with zero outside funding. Thomas breaks down why the modern food industry is slowly poisoning you, how the FDA's labeling requirements are designed to confuse — not protect — and why his date-based, seed-oil-free, USDA organic nutrition bar exists to fix what every other bar gets wrong. He also gets into XRP, cold wallets, why banks don't want you understanding crypto, and the case for holding while everyone else panics. This guy built his brand on real ingredients, real money, and a real conviction that most people don't know what they're actually eating. After this conversation, you will.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Chuy Rivas, a four-time All-American Award winner at Country Financial and one of the top insurance and financial services agents in the country, and the story of how he got there is anything but ordinary.   Born in a cartel-run brothel in Mexico, adopted, raised with nothing, and kicked out at 16, Chuy built a multimillion-dollar agency from a cold call he wasn't even supposed to make. He breaks down the referral strategy that built his business, the insurance mistake most Americans don't know they're making, and what a surprise diabetes diagnosis taught him about slowing down long enough to enjoy what you've built.   This is the kind of conversation that reminds every single person listening that the life they want is still within reach. Share this with someone who needs a reminder that anything is still possible, no matter what you've been through.   

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Digital Ascension Group    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Dropping Bombs delivers its most anticipated return yet with Jake Claver, the SEC-registered crypto wealth manager and Chairman of Digital Ascension Group — back by overwhelming demand to double down on every call he made last time.   From the Genius Act passing to the Strait of Hormuz shutting down, Jake's predictions have been playing out in real time. Now he's raising the stakes — the reverse carry trade unwind, Satoshi's wallets moving, a BlackRock XRP ETF, and a 30–50% stock market drop in a matter of days. He breaks down DAG's new Bitcoin fund backed by Fidelity, why quantum computing is Bitcoin's silent assassin, why XRP is still his only personal holding, and why AI agents transacting 24/7 on crypto rails will blow every GDP ceiling humanity has ever known.   This conversation goes places — Epstein, AI agents, insider trading in Congress, the tokenization of the stock market, and whether the global financial reset has already been scripted.   This is the conversation most people never get access to. Don't waste it.