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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job, or help you hire. Touch HERE for more. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HEREIn this episode, Murray Voth from RPM Training chats with Jeff. Murray starts with what he called "emotional discounting" at repair shops, and how the industry needs to shift from this. He also discusses shop owners' challenges when they feel "handcuffed" to their businesses and explores ways to strike a balance between working in the industry and strategizing for its growth. 00:00 Business Coaching & Consulting Expansion08:01 "Benefits of Online Coaching"12:13 "Business Evaluation and Consultancy Insights"18:30 Bypassing Front Desk for Control25:30 Behind-the-scenes Business Strategy30:25 Delegation and Succession Planning33:16 Business Closure Due to Owner Retirements41:28 Car Ownership Financial Struggles45:36 Understanding Personal and Professional Values48:55 Overlooked Auto Maintenance Education55:44 Choosing Quality Over Cost58:49 Learning Technical Skills Hands-On01:04:08 Streamlined Service Through Effective Communication Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, Auto-Fix Auto Shop Coaching, and Today's Class This engaging discussion covers the psychological underpinnings of regret, the importance of having a thought partner, and the value of optimism and activity in combating anxiety. Dr. David Weiman dives into the psychological aspects of regret and decision-making, while Murray Voth shares insights from his coaching experience, highlighting how regret can hinder business progress. Perfect for automotive professionals and business owners looking to advance their understanding and navigate their regrets effectively. Murray Voth, RPM Training. Listen to Murray's previous episodes HERE. murrayvoth@rpmtraining.net Dr. David Weiman is the president of Weiman Consulting, a leadership consulting firm in Philadelphia PA. Listen to David's previous episodes HERE Show Notes Watch Full Video Episode Shop Owners' Regrets (00:03:16) Impact of Regret on Decision-Making (00:04:08) Identifying Regret's Root Causes (00:06:49) Attribution of Success and Failure (00:10:27) Optimism vs. Pessimism (00:13:00) The Pony in the Manure Story (00:15:21) Controlling What You Can (00:16:25) Working on Controllables (00:17:19) Problem Solving Mindset (00:18:04) Importance of Thought Partners (00:19:17) Loneliness at the Top (00:20:15) The Role of Coaches (00:23:16) Community Support (00:25:12) Data-Driven Reflection (00:26:06) Regret and Learning (00:27:51) OODA Loop in Decision Making (00:31:42) Fixing Before Regrets Grow (00:34:06) Regret in Leadership (00:34:46) Observing Mistakes (00:35:43) Creating a Culture (00:36:26) Learning from Regret (00:37:08) Activity as Antidote (00:38:28) Transferring Skills (00:39:28) Importance of Laughter (00:44:14) Gratitude and Future Plans (00:45:11) Thanks to our Partner, NAPA TRACS NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Auto-Fix Auto Shop Coaching Proven Auto Shop Coaching with Results. Over 61 Million in ROI...

Thanks to our Partners, Shop Boss, and 360 Payments Recorded at the 2024 Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) Business Management and Lindertech Training Trade Show, Murray Voth explores the idea of transferable skills for automotive shop owners making the shift from technician to business owner. He highlights how their technical knowledge can be applied to efficiently use shop management software and offers strategies to overcome any intimidation they may feel. By adopting a structured approach to learning key performance indicators (KPIs) and generating business reports, shop owners can gain the confidence needed to manage their businesses. Voth encourages them to use their diagnostic abilities to analyze business metrics, ultimately improving their effectiveness in running their shops. Murray Voth, RPM Training. Listen to Murray's previous episodes HERE. murrayvoth@rpmtraining.net Show Notes: Watch Full Video Episode Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO): https://www.aaro.ca/ Intimidation with Software (00:00:29) Shop Management Software Overview (00:02:08) Transferring Diagnostic Skills (00:03:36) Key Business Metrics (00:05:20) Thanks to our Partners, Shop Boss and 360 Payments Shop Boss – Shop Management Software built by shop owners for shop owners. It works the way you need it to, right out of the box. Find on the web at https://shopboss.net Connect with the Podcast: -Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ -Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters -Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 -Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto -Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ -Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ -Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RResultsBiz -Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/ -Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider -All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books -Our Classroom page for personal or team learning:

Recorded at the 2024 Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) Business Management and Lindertech Training Tradeshow, our panel discusses strategies for increasing gross profit, team harmony, and the significance of training the next generation of automotive professionals. By understanding and managing gross profit, embracing expert guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, shop owners can navigate the challenges of the industry and achieve long-term success. Murray Voth, RPM Training. Listen to Murray's previous episodes HERE. murrayvoth@rpmtraining.net David Coelho, Village Auto Care, London, ON Nick Schonenberger, Kaufman's Garage, Kitchener, ON Show Notes Watch Full Video Episode Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO): https://www.aaro.ca/ Murray Voth's Coaching Impact (00:02:57) Nick discusses how Murray's coaching and app changed his approach to gross profit. Building Profit into Gross Profit (00:03:06) The importance of integrating net profit into gross profit for better financial management is emphasized. Understanding Gross Profit (00:05:33) Nick reflects on the realization that gross profit is essential for covering all business expenses. The Role of Mastermind Groups (00:07:29) Discussion on how belonging to mastermind groups can open shop owners' eyes to new possibilities. The Journey from Shop Owner to Business Owner (00:09:36) The fear and misconceptions that prevent shop owners from embracing their roles. Efficiency in a Two-Bay Shop (00:11:08) David shares how he improved efficiency and processes in his shop after facing challenges. The Harmony of Teamwork (00:14:20) The importance of collaboration and teamwork in achieving high productivity is highlighted. Training and Developing Technicians (00:15:20) David explains how his team trains together, ensuring consistent processes and high performance. Balancing Growth and Team Well-being (00:16:06) The discussion concludes with thoughts on managing growth without overwhelming the existing team. Introduction and Improvement Ideas (00:16:16) Discussion on the need for better communication and vision in shop management. Reflecting on 2023 and Future Changes (00:18:01) Encouragement for shop owners to assess last year's performance and consider necessary changes. Training and Team Development (00:19:05) Introducing impactful training methods accessible to all team members for continuous improvement. Understanding Gross Profit Metrics (00:22:10) Clarifying the difference between markup and gross margin in shop pricing strategies. Teaching and Inspiring Future Technicians (00:26:57) David discusses his role as an educator and the importance of attracting young talent to the trade. Building a Professional Image in the Industry (00:29:00) Emphasizing the need for a positive image of the automotive trade to attract new entrants. Flexibility in Shop Management (00:30:40) David reflects on the flexibility he has as a shop owner to balance teaching...

Thanks to our Partners, AAPEX, NAPA TRACS, and Automotive Management Network Recorded at the 2024 Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) Business Management and Lindertech Training Tradeshow, discover how simply attending meetings can significantly improve net profit, the impact of cost management, and tips on leveraging technology for business efficiency. Murray Voth, RPM Training. Listen to Murray's previous episodes HERE. murrayvoth@rpmtraining.net Show Notes Watch Full Video Episode Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO): https://www.aaro.ca/ Importance of Attendance (00:02:04) Discussion on how missing educational events can lead to lost opportunities and profits. Value of Showing Up (00:03:05) Murray emphasizes the connection between attendance and improved business performance. Networking and Community (00:04:39) The significance of in-person meetings for building relationships and sharing knowledge. Learning from Group Sessions (00:05:23) Murray shares insights on the benefits of participating in group coaching sessions. Addressing Intimidation in Coaching (00:07:50) Discussion on how some individuals feel intimidated and hesitant to participate in coaching. The Need for Continuous Learning (00:10:59) Carm stresses the importance of seeking expert guidance and accountability in business. Coaching Styles and Techniques (00:11:53) Murray contrasts different coaching approaches and their effectiveness in the industry. Utilizing Technology for Coaching (00:13:28) Murray discusses the transition to online coaching and the importance of Google Business Profile. Engagement in Virtual Meetings (00:14:17) The effectiveness of screen sharing and virtual meetings in enhancing learning experiences. Introduction to Collaboration Tools (00:15:54) Discussion on using screen sharing and collaboration tools for knowledge sharing among automotive shop owners. Resources for Business Improvement (00:18:58) Introduction to automotive management network resources such as SOPs and checklists for business advancement. Note-Taking and Organization (00:20:00) Personal experiences with note-taking and strategies for managing notes effectively in a business context. Using Google Docs for Accountability (00:23:22) How Google Docs can facilitate accountability by allowing team members to log and review action plans collaboratively. Networking and Community Support (00:27:02) Encouragement for members to utilize networking tools like Slack for better communication and support among peers. Understanding Employment Law (00:30:33) Insights into Canadian employment law regarding severance and the importance of having employment contracts to protect business owners. Understanding Severance Costs (00:32:12) Discussion on the financial impact of severance costs and the importance of understanding net income. Calculating Impact on Sales (00:33:13) Exploration of how to calculate necessary sales to cover losses in the automotive industry. Networking and Sharing Solutions (00:34:11) Importance of sharing experiences and...

The Weekly Blitz is brought to you by our friends over at Shop Marketing Pros. If you want to take your shop to the next level, you need great marketing. Shop Marketing Pros does top-tier marketing for top-tier shops. Click here to learn more about Top Tier Marketing by Shop Marketing Pros and schedule a demo:https://shopmarketingpros.com/chris/Check out their podcast here: https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/If you would like to join their private Facebook group go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autorepairmarketingmastermindIn episode 171 of the podcast, Chris Cotton from Auto Fix Auto Shop Coaching introduces Murray Voth from RPM Training. They discuss the importance of using the term "service rate" instead of "labor rate" to enhance customer perception. Murray emphasizes the need for a business mindset among shop owners, highlighting the potential for profitability and the importance of accurate financial statements.They also address challenges like tax issues and the psychological aspects of investing. The episode concludes with a discussion on coaching approaches, financial management, and a mutual appreciation for their collaborative efforts in the automotive industry.Introduction and Overview (00:00:01) Introduction to the podcast episode and the speakers, Chris Cotton and Murray Voth.Marketing Strategies (00:01:06) Discussion on tailored marketing solutions and how to elevate the brand to attract new customers.Change from Labor Rate to Service Rate (00:02:09) Murray Voth introduces the concept of changing from labor rate to service rate and its impact on customer perception.Consumer Inquiries and Response (00:05:28) Guidance on responding to consumer inquiries about labor rate and the use of "service rate" or "facility service rate."Mindset of Shop Owners (00:09:46) Exploration of the mindset of shop owners and the need for a shift from a technician's identity to a business owner's mindset.Business Investment and Real Estate (00:14:11) Discussion on the interest of investors in auto repair businesses and the value of real estate associated with the shops.Commitment and Mindset Shift (00:16:07) Exploration of the commitment versus interest in coaching and the importance of mindset shift for shop owners.Analogies and Shop Improvement (00:17:23) The use of analogies to help shop owners understand their businesses as "fixer-uppers" and the need for a different perspective.Emotional and Psychological Baggage (00:19:19) Acknowledgment of emotional and psychological factors that influence business decisions and ownership.Investing and Self-Made Millionaires (00:19:57) Discussion on the cost of investing in the stock market and the myth of self-made millionaires.Tax Problems and Profit First (00:20:57) Conversation about tax issues, creating a holding company, and utilizing the profit-first approach.Struggling Shop Owners and Industry Help (00:21:37) Concern for struggling shop owners post-COVID and the increase in sales among clients.Mindset Shift and Attracting Clients (00:23:04) The impact of mindset on attracting clients, differentiation between blue-collar and frugal mindsets.Pathologically Frugal Shop Owners (00:24:10) Discussion on the impact of a frugal mindset on equipment, marketing, and attracting similar clients.Corporate Profit and Small Business Mindset (00:27:23) Exploration of the fear of profit in small business and the historical context of corporate profit abuses.Investment Return and Business Value (00:33:08) Understanding the return on investment in business and the value accumulation over time.Accounting and Business Evaluation (00:37:29) The importance of accounting in understanding business value and preparing for a business sale.Income Statement and Account Catch-Up (00:39:30) Discussion...

The Weekly Blitz is brought to you by our friends over at Shop Marketing Pros. If you want to take your shop to the next level, you need great marketing. Shop Marketing Pros does top-tier marketing for top-tier shops. Click here to learn more about Top Tier Marketing by Shop Marketing Pros and schedule a demo:https://shopmarketingpros.com/chris/Check out their podcast here: https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/If you would like to join their private Facebook group go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autorepairmarketingmastermindIn episode 171 of the podcast, Chris Cotton from Auto Fix Auto Shop Coaching introduces Murray Voth from RPM Training. They discuss the importance of using the term "service rate" instead of "labor rate" to enhance customer perception. Murray emphasizes the need for a business mindset among shop owners, highlighting the potential for profitability and the importance of accurate financial statements.They also address challenges like tax issues and the psychological aspects of investing. The episode concludes with a discussion on coaching approaches, financial management, and a mutual appreciation for their collaborative efforts in the automotive industry.Introduction and Overview (00:00:01) Introduction to the podcast episode and the speakers, Chris Cotton and Murray Voth.Marketing Strategies (00:01:06) Discussion on tailored marketing solutions and how to elevate the brand to attract new customers.Change from Labor Rate to Service Rate (00:02:09) Murray Voth introduces the concept of changing from labor rate to service rate and its impact on customer perception.Consumer Inquiries and Response (00:05:28) Guidance on responding to consumer inquiries about labor rate and the use of "service rate" or "facility service rate."Mindset of Shop Owners (00:09:46) Exploration of the mindset of shop owners and the need for a shift from a technician's identity to a business owner's mindset.Business Investment and Real Estate (00:14:11) Discussion on the interest of investors in auto repair businesses and the value of real estate associated with the shops.Commitment and Mindset Shift (00:16:07) Exploration of the commitment versus interest in coaching and the importance of mindset shift for shop owners.Analogies and Shop Improvement (00:17:23) The use of analogies to help shop owners understand their businesses as "fixer-uppers" and the need for a different perspective.Emotional and Psychological Baggage (00:19:19) Acknowledgment of emotional and psychological factors that influence business decisions and ownership.Investing and Self-Made Millionaires (00:19:57) Discussion on the cost of investing in the stock market and the myth of self-made millionaires.Tax Problems and Profit First (00:20:57) Conversation about tax issues, creating a holding company, and utilizing the profit-first approach.Struggling Shop Owners and Industry Help (00:21:37) Concern for struggling shop owners post-COVID and the increase in sales among clients.Mindset Shift and Attracting Clients (00:23:04) The impact of mindset on attracting clients, differentiation between blue-collar and frugal mindsets.Pathologically Frugal Shop Owners (00:24:10) Discussion on the impact of a frugal mindset on equipment, marketing, and attracting similar clients.Corporate Profit and Small Business Mindset (00:27:23) Exploration of the fear of profit in small business and the historical context of corporate profit abuses.Investment Return and Business Value (00:33:08) Understanding the return on investment in business and the value accumulation over time.Accounting and Business Evaluation (00:37:29) The importance of accounting in understanding business value and preparing for a business sale.Income Statement and Account Catch-Up (00:39:30) Discussion...

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Auto Care Murray Voth, owner of RPM Training, discusses the importance of language in the automotive industry, advocating for a shift from "labor rate" to "service rate" to better reflect the value provided. He also dives into financial strategies for shops, emphasizing the significance of setting the right service rate and understanding gross profit to ensure business profitability. Murray Voth, RPM Training. Listen to Murray's previous episodes HERE. murrayvoth@rpmtraining.net Show Notes Watch Full Video Episode The breaks for breasts initiative (00:00:13) Discussion about the initiative started by two shop owners to raise funds for breast cancer research. https://brakesforbreasts.com The rise of the mechanical and technology specialist (00:02:28) A language shift in the industry and the importance of recognizing the rise of mechanical and technology specialists. https://remarkableresults.biz/rise Transitioning from diagnostics to testing (00:03:04) Discussion about the shift in terminology from diagnostics to testing to improve customer perception and willingness to pay. Changing terminology from labor rate to service rate (00:04:09) The importance of changing the terminology from labor rate to service rate and its impact on customer perception. Professionalism and perception in the industry (00:05:26) Discussion about the importance of professionalism and perception in the industry and its impact on customer behavior. Showing the value of service rates (00:13:24) Strategies for showing the value of service rates to customers, beyond just raising prices. Analogies for service rate and cost (00:14:25) Using analogies of fast food restaurants and steakhouses to explain the concept of service rate and cost. NAPA Auto Care Apprentice Program (00:17:05) Information about the NAPA Auto Care apprentice program as a solution to the technician shortage. Financial calculations and analysis (00:19:26) Murray Voth shares calculations and analysis of a shop's financial data, including occupancy costs, labor rates, and profit margins. Determining the right service rate (00:22:05) Discussion on adjusting service rates, parts margin, and other expenses to optimize profitability while considering market competition. Challenges and mindset shift (00:30:14) Exploration of the emotional and intellectual barriers shop owners face when making financial decisions and setting service rates. Wages and effective proficiency (00:33:40) Analysis of technician wages and the impact of selling work properly on the effective service rate, setting goals for improvement. Coaching Gross Profit (00:34:52) Murray discusses coaching gross profit, creating net profit, and making changes to increase revenue. Back-End Sales Impact (00:35:48) The impact of service improvements on parts purchases, revenue, and margin. Behavior Coaching (00:37:09) Murray talks about coaching to behavior, raising inspections, and the 100% rule for vehicle inspections. Facility Service Rate Calculator (00:39:02) Murray offers a facility service rate...

What We Cover In This Episode: Why you'll want to understand, analyze and anticipate the summer drops that occur in our industry [5:28] The need to ensure great communication with everyone about your summer schedules [7:12] How you can use this time to explore flexible membership options [8:51] Ideas for unique summer programs or challenges [11:27] Thoughts on leveraging technology during this slower time [15:25] Ways to engage the community and keep the momentum going in your studio [17:14] The benefits you'll see from spending less money and reviewing your expenses [19:06] Megan's recommendation around a solid summer system for vacations [19:57]   Quotes: “I also find that summer is a really great time to do low cost, low effort, community building activities.” [Megan, 13:13] “You can think of the summer as one big marketing campaign. You want people to be thinking about you when September comes around, or when the holidays pass.” [14:41] “This is a great time of year to reward and treat your staff. Especially while it is slow, you have so much time to build up those relationships and really empower your staff.” [Megan, 18:51]   LINKS:  Cardio Exercise Linked to Longer Life (Fitt Insider) FitLab Announces Acquisitions of Assault Fitness and RPM Training, Accelerating Leadership as Integrated Fitness Platform (Fitt Insider)  Oura Debuts Heart Monitoring Features  Using Heartbeat Monitors (Technogym)  Register Now for the fitDEGREE Owners Summit Happening October 15th, 16th & 17th in Atlanta, GA!  Learn More About Our Partners & Get Exclusive Offers Visit the fitDEGREE Knowledge Base Send Megan Your Playlist or Discuss the Podcast Here! fitDEGREE's Business Portal https://calendly.com/fitdegree/support  support@fitDEGREE.com https://www.instagram.com/fitdegree/ ​​https://www.instagram.com/fitspot_guru/  https://www.fitdegree.com/blog  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJ5rK6zWPXjbxtUQx3ys9Q    

How can different personality types impact leadership and success in business? Murray Voth discusses the importance of understanding personality types in business. He introduces a new acronym, CASE, which stands for Controller, Analyzer, Socializer, and Entrepreneur. The conversation also covers the role of human motivation, clear expectations and accountability in managing employees, and the importance of giving space to your partner in a marriage and how it applies to business relationships. Find out how you can create a harmonious and productive team dynamic, where individuals can play to their strengths and contribute effectively to the business. Murray Voth, RPM Training. Listen to Murray's previous episodes HERE Show Notes Watch Full Video CASE: Controller, Analyzer, Socializer, Entrepreneur Defaulting to Personality Types Under Stress (00:08:42) Discussion on how individuals default to certain personality types under moments of stress, fear, and overwhelm. Understanding and Utilizing Different Personality Types in Leadership (00:09:45) Exploring how different personality types, such as controllers, analyzers, socializers, and entrepreneurs, can contribute to effective leadership and business success. Using the SOAR Acronym for Problem-Solving (00:16:19) Introduction of the SOAR acronym (Situation, Outcome, Action, Results) as a tool for problem-solving and decision-making in coaching and personal development. The Outcome and Visualization (00:17:08) Discussing the importance of imagining the desired outcome and visualizing the qualities and skills of a potential service advisor. Taking Actions (00:17:57) Exploring the necessary actions to achieve the desired outcome, such as creating an advertisement, conducting interviews, and ultimately hiring a service advisor. Dopamine and Accountability (00:18:51) Highlighting the role of dopamine in motivating and rewarding oneself throughout the process, as well as redefining accountability as providing clear expectations and tools for employees. The technician who is a serial or the visionary (00:25:22) Discusses the different types of technicians and how to effectively utilize their skills and strengths in a shop environment. The analyzer technician who spends excessive time diagnosing (00:26:17) Explores the reasons behind why some technicians feel the need to overanalyze and prove themselves, and shares a personal story about an apprentice. The importance of decision making and understanding personal strengths (00:30:46) Highlights the impact of decision making on business and personal life, and emphasizes the importance of making decisions based on strengths rather than getting stuck in analysis paralysis. The Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset (00:35:20) The concept of growth mindset vs fixed mindset and how it affects learning and personal development. Fear of Regret (00:37:43) The fear of regret and how it holds people back from making decisions and taking risks. The Check Engine Lights of Your Business (00:41:46) Teaching business owners to diagnose their business using KPI technology and scanning tools. Learning How to Learn (00:42:31) Beta testing the idea of using personality assessments to understand team dynamics and improve business performance. Playing to Strengths in the Shop (00:43:36) Positioning team members based on their strengths, such as

"When you take cash from the business, you are strangling cash flow, and you end up in a situation where you can't pay your bills." Murray Voth, Rick White, and Bill Haas discuss the consequences of not reporting income, the importance of understanding cash flow in business, the pitfalls of tax evasion, and using personal credit cards for business expenses. It's not just about making money, but also about managing it effectively. Murray Voth, RPM Training. Listen to Murray's previous episodes HERE Rick White, President and Lead Coach for 180BIZ, Listen to Rick's previous episodes HERE. Bill Haas, Haas Performance Consulting, Bill's previous episodes HERE. Show Notes: Watch Full Video Stealing from yourself and the consequences of not reporting income (00:01:29) Discussion on the potential consequences of not reporting income and the impact it can have on succession or eventual sale of a business. The importance of cash flow and its impact on paying bills (00:03:01) Exploration of how taking cash out of a business can strangle cash flow and lead to difficulty in paying bills. Being a role model in business and the value of ethical behavior (00:06:37) Discussion on the importance of being a role model in business, including paying for personal expenses and setting an example for employees. Profit and Taxes (00:10:21) The misconception of avoiding taxes in business and the challenge of having positive cash flow but negative profit. Personal Expenses on Business Credit Card (00:12:03) The consequences of using personal credit cards for business expenses and the tax implications of treating it as a shareholder distribution. The concept of profit first (00:19:06) Mention of Mike Michalowicz's book "Profit First" and the idea of paying oneself as a business owner. The consequences of not reporting income (00:20:27) A story about a shop owner trying to sell their business while hiding income, and the potential legal consequences of normalizing income statements for the purpose of selling a business. The consequences of not reporting income (00:24:36) Discussion on the importance of planning and preparing for taxes, and the potential legal and financial consequences of not reporting income. The need for processes and accountability in end-of-day closing (00:27:17) Conversation about the necessity of implementing disciplined processes and accountability measures to ensure accurate end-of-day closing, including balancing cash, credit card payments, and accounts receivable. Using budgets and comparing to previous years (00:33:56) Exploring the use of budget and previous year's numbers in analyzing the profit and loss statement for better understanding of the business. The impact of stealing from oneself on business valuation (00:37:42) The consequences of stealing from oneself on the valuation of the business when it comes to selling or succession planning. The consequences of not reporting income (00:40:16) Discussion on the importance of running a business independently and...

Murray Voth discusses the importance of teaching and training employees instead of assuming they have common sense or knowledge. He shares personal anecdotes and observations from the automotive industry to highlight the need for employers to nurture a natural curiosity and desire to learn in their employees. He also discusses effective teaching and training methods, the importance of understanding employee strengths and preferences, and the significance of clear expectations and policies during the onboarding process. Murray Voth, RPM Training. Listen to Murray's previous episodes HERE Show Notes Watch Full Video Episode Importance of Onboarding (00:01:13) Discussion on the significance of proper onboarding and the need to teach employees instead of assuming common sense. Difference between Common Sense and Common Knowledge (00:02:21) Explanation of the distinction between common sense and common knowledge, and the need to teach skills that may not be common knowledge. Teaching and Training Employees (00:03:11) Exploration of the practice of hiring "unicorns" (employees who seem to have innate knowledge) versus hiring good people and teaching them the necessary skills. The importance of teaching and training employees (00:09:01) Discussion on the assumption that employees can improve with proper training and knowledge. Assessing and affirming the fit of new employees (00:09:46) Exploring the need for shop owners to teach and assess new employees to ensure they understand the rules and principles. The effectiveness of visual sharing in coaching (00:13:08) The benefits of using screen sharing during coaching sessions to enhance learning and understanding. The Importance of Teaching and Training (00:17:13) Discussion on the significance of teaching and training employees, using personal experiences and examples. The importance of employment contracts and probationary periods (00:26:44) Explains the need for written acknowledgment of probationary periods to avoid legal issues. Onboarding process and company introduction (00:28:25) Discusses the steps involved in onboarding, including company introductions, purpose, and core values. Creating positional agreements and holding employees accountable (00:29:24) Explains the concept of positional agreements and how they help in setting expectations and holding employees accountable. The importance of employee buy-in (00:35:59) Explains how getting employees to buy into policies and procedures leads to better compliance and teamwork. Using peer pressure in a positive way (00:37:35) Discusses using peer pressure to enforce policies and get employees to understand the impact of their actions on their teammates. The need for structure and rules (00:40:56) Highlights the importance of structure, rules, and societal norms in creating a calm and peaceful environment, both in business and personal life. The best way to look after a vehicle and a client (00:43:49) Discussion on the best practices for maintaining a car and meeting client expectations in car service and repair. The importance of understanding gross profit and running a business (00:44:41) Exploration of the significance of understanding gross profit and having a clear business model for running a successful business....

We spoke with Murray Voth, President of RPM Training, about shop referrals and marketing strategies in the digital age. Part two of our conversation covers:[00:00:45] - Leveraging available marketing resources[00:05:55] - Shop marketing and community involvement[00:09:40] - How to track your shop referrals[00:11:50] - The importance of customer care[00:13:30] - Removing friction from your customer experience[00:16:50] - The human fundamentals of digital marketing[00:25:42] - Action plan for your marketing strategyAutoLeap provides a cloud-based auto repair software that helps automotive shop owners better understand, manage and grow their business—from scheduling appointments to managing technicians and generating invoices. The best auto repair shops choose AutoLeap as it helps them save time and make more money.Learn about AutoLeap: https://tinyurl.com/2984akhpSchedule a free demo: https://tinyurl.com/27a8tf8yDownload free marketing eBook: https://tinyurl.com/372mwrvpLearn about RPM Training: https://rpmtraining.net/

We spoke with Murray Voth, President of RPM Training, about shop referrals and marketing strategies in the digital age. This episode covers:[00:03:00] - Marketing history in the context of auto repair[00:04:58] - The psychology of human purchasing behavior[00:05:48] - Social media and word-of-mouth marketing[00:09:14] - Success with shop referrals in the digital age[00:14:43] - How your shop experience affects referrals[00:17:23] - Digital marketing best practicesAutoLeap provides a cloud-based auto repair software that helps automotive shop owners better understand, manage and grow their business—from scheduling appointments to managing technicians and generating invoices. The best auto repair shops choose AutoLeap as it helps them save time and make more money.Learn about AutoLeap: https://tinyurl.com/3uy5thmySchedule a free demo: https://tinyurl.com/4xtxpk4pDownload free marketing eBook: https://tinyurl.com/4f4fjxdrLearn about RPM Training: https://rpmtraining.net/

Most small businesses, such as auto repair shops, focus on customers and sales. Once all the bills are paid and the team members are compensated, there's not enough profit left to build the business—unless you start from the bottom and work backward to discover your real income goal. Today's guest is Murray Voth of RPM Training. Murray is going to teach shop owners how to do the math that creates a bigger net profit for the shop.   Sponsored by Ford Motorcraft

Being overbooked doesn't necessarily equate to higher productivity or profitability. In this episode, our panel discusses the challenges and impact of being overbooked in the automotive repair industry. They emphasize the importance of understanding productivity numbers, managing customer expectations, avoiding burnout for the team, optimizing scheduling, and utilizing technicians' strengths. Think twice before you boast about being overbooked! Murray Voth, RPM Training. Listen to Murray's previous episodes HERE Rick White, President and Lead Coach for 180BIZ, Listen to Rick's previous episodes HERE. Vic Tarasik, CEO of Shop Owner Coach. Vic's previous episodes HERE. Chris Cotton, AutoFix Auto Shop Coaching, Chris Cotton Weekly Blitz Podcast. Listen to Chris' previous episodes HERE Show Notes: Watch Video Episode  Understanding Overbooking (00:00:01) Discussion on the meaning of being overbooked and the importance of understanding productivity numbers. Avoiding Burnout for the Team (00:01:08) Exploration of the impact of being overbooked on the team and strategies to avoid burnout. Charging for Inspections (00:05:22) Highlighting the importance of charging for inspections and not undervaluing the work done. Customer Expectations and Scheduling (00:09:24) Discussion on the difference between shop expectations and customer expectations regarding scheduling and timelines. Under Promising and Over Delivering (00:12:09) Setting realistic timelines and managing customer expectations to avoid overpromising and underdelivering. The need to close open tickets and manage invoices (00:19:06) Encouragement to close open tickets and start new ones to avoid losing money and track customer follow-through. Shortening the timeline through effective dispatch (00:21:47) Suggestion to improve dispatch processes to maximize assets and shorten the timeline for completing jobs. The importance of understanding productivity numbers (00:21:54) Discussion on the need to focus on productivity rather than just increasing the number of cars in the shop. Managing customer expectations and avoiding burnout (00:22:40) The importance of having a comfortable booking schedule and avoiding sudden drops in workload. Dispatching and scheduling

Should shops pay technicians for their inspection time? Tune into this week's episode to hear Murray Voth, President of RPM Training, answer the “tough” questions, discuss what it means for your shop to be a thought influencer in the community, and cover the importance of identifying your strengths and weaknesses. (7:57) Identifying Strengths & Weaknesses(14:15) Thought Influencing(23:56) Fear of Training Technicians(35:50) Paying Technicians for Inspection Time(55:44) History of Being a TechnicianResources:WrenchWay Local ChaptersDownload the free WrenchWay mobile app:App StoreGoogle PlayAbout Our Host:Jay GoninenCo-Founder & President, WrenchWayjayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122About Our Guest:Murray VothPresident, RPM Trainingmurrayvoth@rpmtraining.netSponsor:Since 1965, Universal Technical Institute has trained thousands of students to pursue their dreams.If you want to train for an exciting career in transportation, skilled trades, or energy…UTI may be the school for you.You'll learn how to work with tools and equipment from some of the world's top brands, like BMW, Ford, General Motors, Daimler (DIME-LER) Trucks and more…that's why many of these brands recruit UTI grads when hiring.  PAUSEDevelop your skills in state-of-the-industry labs. Train in a blended learning format designed to mirror the industry.You can graduate in less than a year. And their career services department is here to support grads as they launch their careers.  UTI has a national reputation, with a variety of programs to choose from at campuses across the country. You'll learn the skills you need in a hands-on environment that doesn't feel like a traditional school. See how you can get started today.Disclaimer: Some programs may require longer than one year to complete. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

This episode is with East Forest, (@Eastforest) a musician who uses sound to guide audiences through psychedelic states of consciousness. I attended one of East Forest’s concerts, then sat down with him for this interview at his hotel the following day. I took pieces from this interview as well as time at the show to write this reported profile piece which you can read at Trendswithbenefits.com. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Brought to you by RPM Training RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Send voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Hello friends! Would anyone like to join me on a one year no beer (or alcohol) challenge? We begin July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023. I threw this up on my Instagram a few days ago and there was a big response, so I'm doing the shout out here as well. Join our Telegram Group Chat for co-motivation.Let’s do this.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals | RPM Training RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Send voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Kyle, Matt and Austin are some of my oldest surf buddies. Enjoy.Follow: Kyle Buthman, Matt Myers & Austin Smith-Ford.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Rick Doblin, PhD, (@rickdoblin) is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, where he wrote his dissertation on the regulation of the medical uses of psychedelics and marijuana and his master’s thesis on a survey of oncologists about smoked marijuana vs. the oral THC pill in nausea control for cancer patients. maps.orgListen to Big FriendWatch listener Lucy Jane's Documentary: Surf Girls JamaicaIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

After serving 14 years in prison, 90 days of which were in solitary confinement, Chris Buroughs is now the director of Garden 31, a group that works to localize food production in San Diego's low income neighborhoods by training new farmers with a focus on formerly incarcerated men and women as well as those suffering from substance abuse issues.Get involved at: thefarmacyinitiative.comContact Chris at: cburoughs1129@gmail.comIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Amy Baldwin is a Sex and Relationship Coach trained in both the Somatica® and Hakomi Method, Certified Sex Educator, lead educator for Uberlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop. Amy has a passion for promoting shame-free, pleasure-focused sexuality education while emphasizing the deep emotional and energetic forces behind great sex and intimate connection, offering everything from private sessions to how-to workshops to erotic empowerment retreats.Shameless Sex PodcastListen to XiczIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

ack Harrison is a wilderness survival skills expert, primitive arts teacher, and bow hunter.Learn about Jack Listen to Pinstripe LoveseatIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dede Flemming is the co-founder of The Do Lab and Lightning in A Bottle. Dede's passion for facilitating creativity and actualizing the artistic visions of his partners has played an integral role both in the success of The Do LaB and in the growth of the accomplished art festival he also co-founded, Lightning in a Bottle. After his global travels affirmed the importance of integrating art into communities far and wide, Dede decided to act upon this revelation and, through DO ART, is committed to using his skills to encourage community creativity and introduce more art into the public realm. Follow The Do Lab on InstagramIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Rachel Anticoli is a Registered Nurse currently working in hospice and palliative care. She started her Nursing career in the Emergency/Trauma Room, as an adrenaline seeker. She did travel ER/Trauma Nursing for about 12 years, imagining herself “saving the world.”   Along the way, she found California, yoga, Energy healing, and traveled to multiple countries in between travel assignments, seeking to heal and become herself, learning that saving the world, starts with saving yourself. Now she likes to practice being human along side other humans as they are faced with something we each will one day face…Death. Contact Rachel: Rachel.Anticoli@gmail.comIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dylan Snyder (Snydes__)was born and raised in western Montana where he lives a simple life. He is passionate about surfing, snowboarding, hunting, and conservation. He formally worked at Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and is an aspiring surfboard shaper.Paige Maul (P.maul_)is a local Montanan, exploring the recreational opportunities afforded to all public land owners through riversurfing, backcountry snowboarding, whitewater SUPing, trail running, hunting, etc. he has 8 years experience with USFS as a wild land firefighter/forestry technician, and civil engineer. He is a new surfboard shaper and gear tinkerer.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Raised in San Francisco, Stephen Page (@SlightlyStevo) is a surfer, diver, builder, and adventurer who recently completed a solo 840-mile kayak trip off the California coast. Witnessing firsthand the beauty and environmental issues we face as a state, Stephen is committed to ocean activism and raising awareness about our shrinking kelp forests. He is currently co-creating a feature-length documentary titled “The Last Forests”, engaging stakeholders and the greater public in the future of our kelps forests and what we can do to help them recover. The Last Forest ProjectIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Justin Lee (@BigIsleBoy24) is a professional bowhunter and spearfisherman from the Big Island of Hawaii.  If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Koa Smith (@koasmith) is a professional surfer from Kauai, Hawaii. He is widely known as getting the longest barrel ever at Skeleton Bay, Namibia. In the new film, Resurfacing, Koa dives into a traumatic brain injury that nearly killed him and the unconventional tools he used to heal himself.  Chris Keener (@thechriskeener) heads up the burgeoning film and video mouthpiece within MUDWTR known as MUDFILMS. As founder and principal of two production companies - Goldenbear and Goodfight Media - he oversaw content for outlets like National Geographic, Discovery Channel, ESPN, and the Travel Channel. Recently he directed and EP'd the 5-part docuseries ‘We Speak Dance’ for Netflix, and helmed an episode of the Webby award winning ‘Conflict’, for Netflix and The Atlantic. As the creator of Goldenair Breathwork and the Lixir app, Chris facilitates transformative experiences by connecting people to the power of their breath. He conducts workshops for clients like Salesforce, Soho house, Alo Yoga, and Penn University, while also working in prisons and with the underserved. He co-created and voiced the Lixir app, the first to focus on long-format guided breathwork.  If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Raghu Kiran Appasani, MD (@rappasani) lives with a constant curiosity to understand and enhance the human experience, which he does as an integrative psychiatrist, entrepreneur, and neuroscientist. The ethos of his approach to healing integrates eastern and western traditions incorporating nutrition, mindfulness, pharmacology, psychedelics, psychotherapy, and evidence-based research.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Justin Swartz (@surfboardsbyjustinswartz) is a surfboard shaper from Venice, CA.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dersu Rhodes (@Dersurhodes) is the former Creative Director at Vice and now leads my department at MUDWTR as the VP of Brand. dersurhodes.comIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Brenden Ruh (@SCMedicinals) is the founder of Santa Cruz Medicinals and the dude who convinced me to start this podcast.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Sara Russell (@Betheradicalway) is a Skills For Change Coach and Qi Gong instructor who helps her clients analyze behaviors, relationships, and systems to see where old habits are no longer serving them.Check out Sara's work hereIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Nora Vasconcellos (@Noravexplorer) is a professional skateboarder from Oceanside, California. She was Adidas' first female pro skateboarder, won a World Championship, and won Transworld's Reader's Choice Female Award.Nestor Judkins (@NestorJudkins) is a professional skateboarder and founder of Salad Days, a nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA that operates around the world by visiting developing and underserved skateboarding communities, donating skateboard equipment, providing mentorship, and partnering with other local nonprofits to spread the gift of skateboarding.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Matt Myers is a former pro surfer, he worked as the Rip Curl Team Manager for over a decade, and recently launched Myers Surf Mentorship, a coaching program for elite surfers. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

At twenty-six Mark Devine graduated as Honor Man (#1-ranked trainee) of SEAL BUD/S class number 170. Mark served for nine years total on active duty and eleven as a Reserve SEAL, retiring as Commander in 2011. His leadership of teams was so effective the government tasked him with creating a nationwide mentoring program for SEAL trainees. Not only did it increase the quality of SEAL candidates, it reduced BUD/S attrition rate up to five percent.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jeremy Jones (@Jeremyjones) is an American professional snowboarder known for big mountain freeriding and is the founder of his own freeride-oriented snowboard brand, Jones Snowboards.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jon Rose (@jon_rose) created his global humanitarian organization Waves for Water with a simple mission: to bring clean drinking water to everyone who needs it.Check out Waves For WaterIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Pat Gudauskas (@patrickgud) formally qualified for the Championship Tour at Sunset beach in 2009. His versatile approach served him well during his rookie season. He pulled the first-ever rodeo flip during his march to the quarterfinals in Tahiti that year. In 2012, when the Fiji event was controversially called off due to massive surf, Pat was one of only a few standouts who stuck around and caught bombs at Cloudbreak.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jesse Horton is a sculptor. Raised in Bermuda and Colorado, he now spends time with his wife between Hawaii and Colorado.  Having also worked as a submarine pilot, sailboat captain, bow hunting guide, builder and film maker he has had the opportunity to bring all of this life experience into his art.  Leane Horton is an ex-collegiate swimmer and former 5x Molokai prone paddleboard competitor. She has represented Team Hawaii three years in a row for the ISA World Paddleboard Championships and was the first to medal for Team Hawaii in Mexico in 2015. Paddler turned sailor, she and Jesse sailed their boat from Mexico to French Polynesia. Follow Jesse on InstagramFollow Leanne on InstagramIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Shane Heath is the Founder & CEO of the coffee alternative MUDWTR. You can follow him on Instagram @somanypossibilitiesIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Steve Rinella (@SteveRinella) is the host of the Netflix Original series MeatEater and The MeatEater Podcast. He's also the author of six books dealing with wildlife, hunting, fishing and wild game cooking, including the bestselling MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook: Recipes and Techniques for Every Hunter and Angler.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Leela Kalow and Dean Yerushalmy are the only two people in Santa Cruz, California teaching classes based on the work and philosophies of Ido Portal under his direct guidance in his Mentorship Program. Their practice connects elements from several fields and disciplines such as in sports, dance, martial arts, yoga and parkour. The focus is to foster deep exploration and discovery in each individual no matter their skill level and to encourage an open-mind and play. Leela and Dean’s varied backgrounds in sports and dance is what led them organically to study with Ido.Follow Santa Cruz Movement on Instagramwww.santacruzmovement.comIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jamie Mitchell is 10x Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard World Champion, 2x ISA World SUP Distance World Champion, and a Professional Big Wave Surfer on the Big Wave Tour. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Hunter Maats is the author of The Straight-A Conspiracy and co-host of Mixed Mental Arts with Bryan Callan.Hunter Maats is the author of The Straight-A Conspiracy and co-host of Mixed Mental Arts with Bryan Callan.Listen to Mixed Mental ArtsFollow Hunter on InstagramIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Shane Heath (@SoManyPossibilities) is the founder of the coffee alternative company, Mud/Wtr.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Peter Allison is a safari guide and author of several humor books including 'Whatever You Do, Don't Run' and 'Don't Look behind You.'Buy his books hereListen to HanalaiIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe