Finally ready to grow

Today I sat down with Tai Lopez for a raw, unfiltered conversation and this went way deeper than I expected. We talked about: why “scam” is the most misunderstood word in business how Tai thinks about hate (and the exact % he watches) the real difference between customers vs. internet critics why most people are stuck in the “middle class trap” learned helplessness, risk aversion, and why people n...

Mino Lee | How This 22 Year Old Made $1.2M From Tiktok Mino Lee has 500K followers on instagram, he's been scaling his brand on social media for years, having 556 public videos on instagram by 02/01/26 Mino has converted the millions of views he's accumulated into millions of dollars for him, only in his 20s. It's wild to believe a human has the capacity, to be so successful, and the t...

Have you seen LMNT? It's everywhere Today’s episode is all about the long grind of entrepreneurship, trying, failing, pivoting, until one idea finally clicks. My guest is Robb Wolf. You might know him as a bestselling author and Paleo pioneer, but most importantly, he’s the co-founder of LMNT, the electrolyte brand that’s scaled from a kitchen-table experiment to a $50M+ company. What’s fascin...

What if you looked exactly like Adam Sandler—and it changed your life? In this episode, I sit down with Max Kessler , Adam Sandler’s official body double in Happy Gilmore 2 . We talk about how a wild coincidence with his name and looks got him in front of Sandler, what it’s really like on set, and why he left corporate America to chase something bigger. Max opens up about: The moment Adam Sandler...

From Farm Kid to $300M: How Bucked Up’s CEO Built a Supplement Empire Without Big Beverage In this episode of Finally Ready To Grow , Alex Davis sits down with Ryan Gardner, the self-made CEO of Bucked Up —one of the fastest-growing supplement and energy drink companies in America. Raised on a farm in Utah, Ryan went from selling eggs door-to-door to launching deer antler spray that exploded after...

In this episode of Finally Ready To Grow , Alex Davis sits down with Kris Krohn—serial entrepreneur, investor, and owner of over 6,500 homes—to unpack how he built a real estate empire worth $1.3B+ and a dream life by design. From nearly becoming a doctor to earning $12,500/month in passive income by the time he graduated college, Kris shares the pivotal mindset shifts that launched his career—and...

Peter Kell is a serial entrepreneur, copywriting legend, and the world’s leading Video Sales Letter (VSL) expert. Known for scaling brands from $0 to $40M in under a year and driving over $300 million in total online sales, Peter has become the go-to strategist for viral video ads that convert. Beyond marketing, he’s now leading AdVenture Holdings — developing multi-billion dollar ESG infrastructu...

Everyone talks about going viral… but no one tells you how to turn hate into income. In this solo episode, I break down how my RageBait Instagram series did 6.4 million views in 90 days—and how I turned that into $13,000 without spending a dollar on ads or selling a course. I’ll walk you through the strategy, the fear, and what I’m building next. If you’re trying to grow a personal brand in 2025,...

I grew up idolizing The Wolf of Wall Street . The money. The mansion. The girl. I didn’t want a relationship—I wanted Naomi. Years later, I lived out a version of that exact fantasy…And realized I had become the villain I once admired. Today, I sit down with Dr. Nadine Macaluso , the real-life Naomi and ex-wife of Jordan Belfort, to expose what the movie left out. We talk about: The darkest scenes...

In this 13-minute solo drop, I take you deep inside the most powerful play I’ve ever pulled online. I made $9,000 in under 4 weeks from a single 7-minute Loom video — no sales calls, no fulfillment, no funnels. Just pure leverage from a method I’ve never seen anyone else talk about publicly. Here’s the truth: I found a way to connect a hidden software with LinkedIn to automatically get anyone’s ph...

Does caffeine ACTUALLY make you energized? That's what I've been asking for years, and finally I am coming on the podcast, as a 'high performing' individual to reveal what caffeine does to the brain + the body. The results? Are shocking. Most people will drink 1.) Coffee 2.) Energy Drink 3.) Pre-Workout Throughout life there are various tasks to remain energized and tuned in, but t...

Here’s the full story of how I pulled off flying across America on short notice to spend multiple days in Las Vegas with none other than Brad Lea —one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the game. This wasn’t just some lucky coincidence. It wasn’t something I stumbled into. It was the direct result of the mindset, strategy, and bold action I’ve been developing for years. Most people wait thei...

Here are three non-negotiable moves you must make before the age of 21—especially if you’re a man who wants to achieve something great in life. These three foundational steps will separate you from the masses and put you in the upper 0.01% of society, creating a massive leap forward while most people your age are still trying to figure things out. These are the exact three moves I made before turn...

Gratitude is one of life's greatest tools if used correctly. The problem? The world is always telling us to be grateful and live in the present moment, but the use case never makes sense. We're always prompted to be grateful in a vacuum when nothing really is happening, and so when we spend time framing up gratitude, we're left just feeling slightly happy or normal. The other day, howe...

The definition of luck is when opportunity meets preparation. Most people will sit around and not allow themselves to ever get lucky; they'll look at other people and just think, wow. How is that even possible? How is it possible that this person is always the one to get lucky, and I'm just getting the crappy end of the stick? Well, lucky for you, this episode breaks down exactly what you&...

This episode is talking about how to travel the world, especially if you're still young. Most people have this common misconception that you need to be wealthy, have a bunch of time in order to travel frequently. But that couldn't be further from the truth. Today I will discuss the 3 modes of transporation, any person who lives in America should master. 1.) Flying (using airports) 2.) Driv...

Hopelessness is one of the toughness emotions a human being will experience.  In this episode, we dive deep into understanding why this emotion exists, its evolutionary and psychological roots, and how it shapes our perception of the world. Through thoughtful analysis and personal stories, we unpack the ways hopelessness can feel all-consuming yet often signals a profound opportunity for growth an...

Here’s 21 lessons that changed my life, that you can use today to get outsized returns for your age. 1.) Read Self Help BooksMake the shift, and read the compound effect, especially if you’re still stuck in a 9-5 mentality 2.) Go to the gym everyday I’ve been to almost every large commercial gym in America, and grown an obsession with the gym. It’ll save you a lot of stress. 3.) Get in a sauna A q...

Unlocking the Secrets of High Ticket Sales with Maddie: From $0 to $2.5M at 22 Think being a business owner is the ultimate goal? Think again! In this episode, I chat with Maddie, a high-ticket sales prodigy who’s shattered records by closing over $2.5M in deals—all at just 22 years old. Her insights and strategies completely flipped my understanding of sales and closing. This episode is a must-li...

Devin Jatho changed the internet forever when he started posting short-form talking head content. To date he has amassed over 300,000 followers on Instagram, teaching people how to grow their channels on social media. It's been a dream to sit down with this 20-year-old to speak on the ideas of wealth, social media, and the future of influencers. In this power-packed hour, Devin reveals his sec...

I'm 20, and chances are I'm wealthier than most 50-year-olds. I don't say that to brag or cause a scene, I truly believe that and I hope that by making this podcast, I can change that for you as well. You see I'm so fortunate to have the chance to travel the world and make money remotely that I consider myself truly wealthy. I can be spontaneous, and most people don't which mak...

I've been in and out of college now, three times. You've heard of the college dropout, but what about the 3X college dropout? It's a new one. My point is simple. I make more money without college than with the education I was obtaining while in college. Here's the breakdown: College 1: studying acting ($40K in debt) College 2: studying marketing ($5K more in debt) College 3: studyi...

A 9 figure agency owner joins us today to teach us the basics of business. The top 3 books that made him successful, are how to onboard good talent, prevent employees from leaving, and finally, how important SOPs are. I found it interesting how close Brian and Alex Hormozi are as well, especially as the conversation flows, Brian's ideas merge seamlessly with those taught by Hormozi. I hope you...

I had NO idea how many options were out there when it came to franchising... genuinely thought that there were only McDonalds and other fast-food chains. Greg is known as a franchise consultant, and today he is joining us to break down ALL the misconceptions about franchising, and the things that we as entrepreneurs can look for when deciding if a franchise is for us or not. I hope you enjoy this...

Matt is on another level, by the age of 22, he's grossed over $7M in his agency, and today I needed to have him on the show to figure out HOW he managed to do that! This interview is JAMMED full of value... I thoroughly know you'll love it! Follow Matt on all his Platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmattshields?igsh=d2gza2dxb3B4bzE4 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@matt...