Primal King Podcast

What comes first: confidence or success? Maybe the better question is does it make more sense to practice all of the hocus pocus ways of being more confident? (yes, there are "gurus" that teach this stuff) OR, does it make more sense to commit to only doing things that create success? If you have ever struggled with confidence or with having success you need to tune into this episode... What if th...

Derek and Jess are back and ready to dive in on one of the hardest topics that many people ask themselves: where do I apply grace and compassion and where do I hold fast to my standards and remove myself or other people around me to stay in alignment? If you are a Christian, we are taught to love and forgive. However, there are also very strict standards that we are instructed to live by. Should w...

During this solo episode, Derek talks about how one team in the Super Bowl has achieved greatness and it may not be what you think... Most teams in the NFL as well as most people in general are extremely happy with "good." Most of us would think that life simply has two options: good or bad. However, what does it take to actually achieve greatness? If you have been feeling like you are stuck on "g...

Were humans, from a chromosomal and DNA standpoint, meant to live to be at least 120 years old? Dr. Anthony Chaffee began his journey into optimizing human health at the age of 16 when he began studying molecular and cellular biology at the University of Washington. From there he went on to become a professional athlete as well as a doctor that specializes in neurosurgery. One of his most controve...

Which do you prefer; comfortable lies or unpleasant truths?  Most of us will say that we want the honest truth but do we really? Derek talks about how painful the truth can be if you are anyone like him. No one wants to hear that you could lose weight if you really wanted to. No one wants to hear that you could make more money if you really wanted to. Really, no one wants to hear things that cause...

Whether you realize it or not, we all have an internal struggle to make good choices. Several times every day we go through a negotiation and often times, the terrorist wins... Whether the negotiation is to work out, eat good, treat your spouse with respect or just about any other decision, we have the negotiation on what to do. Have you ever wondered why you go against what you know is right? It'...

What would a classroom look like if Derek was teaching? On this episode, Derek talks about one of the things that he wishes schools did more of (hint: it centers around personal responsibility). Rather than diving into some of the culture wars that seem to be happening at schools across the country, he'd rather talk about the bigger picture and the solution. Most of us (including kids) never learn...

It's the time of year that we all set our resolutions and intentions for the upcoming year. New Years can be a great time to reset and refocus. However, most of us will not accomplish the goals that we have set and there's one reason... In this episode, Derek goes through the reason why so many of us consistently miss out on our goals. We may lose weight temporarily or make more money for a little...

Derek and Jess are back at it to talk about the past year and what the future for them looks like. On this same style of episode last year, they went through 5 important questions that they believe we should all be asking ourselves: -What accomplishment are you most proud of? -What is your biggest lesson this year? -What is your biggest disappointment? -What is ONE thing you will commit to this co...

Wallace Vigo Nelson is a natural doctor and self described "health nut." He is also the founder of Vitavore that is built around maximizing your health and lifestyle. He got to the point where he would see person after person come to him needing help after trying various different fad diets and failing that he knew he had to do something about it. Rather than sit on the sidelines, he dove into giv...

In this new episode of the FIRE, Derek goes through what has allowed him to be successful in areas of his life that most may not have been able to achieve. If you are going to be a top level income earner, you will have to do things that the masses aren't willing to do.  Derek tells the story of what is going through his mind when he's in the middle of the "suck." It could be working out, spending...

It's the 6 year anniversary since Derek's dad passed away. This week he also saw that one of his former associates at Clickfunnels passed away as well at a relatively young age.  This episode is more of a reflection of what has been learned after the sudden passing of his dad and just how fragile life is. Also, there can be some very critical lessons that we can all learn from understanding how qu...

Josh Kosnick owns the fact that he is an Alpha male that loves to compete, drink bourbon and smoke cigars yet he also fully embraces his vulnerable side. Having these layers can be a key to powerful leadership skills. In a world that seems to convince so many of us simply fall in line, it is important to identify the traits that will help you rise in your business or career as a leader. Josh has u...

It is Derek's 40th birthday and he is ready to share the top 3 takeaways he has after 40 years. The idea is always to gain more wisdom with age and also to have more perspective the longer that one lives. While 40 may not be super old, there are lessons that have been learned through experience as well as trial and error. If Derek can shed some light on these key takeaways, the hope is that you wi...

Have you ever seen the "gurus" online tell you how you can make a million dollars in 30 days with their "proven system?" Have you ever seen that young kid telling you how easy it is to start a 7 figure business? If you have, you need to listen to this FIRE episode! The "How to make money" and "How to build a business" space is just as fake as the weight loss industry when it comes to setting reali...

Tony Whatley is a speaker, coach, 20 plus year entrepreneur and author of the book "Side Hustle Millionaire." Among many other things, Tony built his first side hustle business in his 20's and was able to sell it for millions while still working his "day job." Derek is a huge advocate for entrepreneurship and when he learned about Tony's story, he knew it would be a great conversation. Often times...

After another crazy week of business, ranch stuff and just genral life stuff, Derek goes into what life has looked like for him and the history he has with some bouts of depression and anxiety. First off, it happens to everyone so it doesn't mean that you are weak or broken or even different. Second, you have to understand that all you have to do is WIN TODAY. Don't worry about tomorrow. Don't wor...

Derek puts on his preacher hat again today and you're all going to love this episode! If you are a Christian and have ever said something along the lines of "I know where I'm going when I die because I'm saved," this is a can't miss episode. So many of us will use this as a reason to continue to play small. After all, if we know the outcome of the game already, why would we need to play all out? L...

Whether it's in business or life, we spend so much time thinking about what we need to do. We worry about what we need to learn... What if our relationships and the people we are surrounded by and learning from is actually MORE important? What if ONE relationship could change the entire trajectory of your business or your life? Being "in the right rooms" will often take investments and discomfort...

This week Derek and his wife gave their older two kids school assesments to see if they were testing at the level they are at (7th and 4th grades). It didn't go so well.. Both of the kids do very well in school but supposedly aren't at the level they should be in so what does that mean?  So often, whether it's public schools, businesses, our personal fitness or relationships or so many other areas...

In 2022, we have SO many options when it comes to purchasing products or services. It's not like the "good ole' days" when we went to the local store to see what was available. Amazon will have products to us right away. We can take online courses and get virtual gym memberships. The question becomes this...how can you separate from this massive crowd? In this episode of The FIRE, Derek covers wha...

Jerred Moon is the owner and founder of End of 3 Fitness, the Better Human Business and the author of the highly motivational book, "Killing Comfort." In this episode, Derek and Jerred dive into why comfort really is killing us but more importantly, what are the simple habits that can bring you to a better and more fulfilled life. Hint: it may not be quite as hard or complex as you think! In order...

In a world that will make fun of the best student in class, be great. In a world that will try to keep you stuck, be great. We could go on and on but the reality is, once you achieve greatness in one area, you will learn how that can translate to all other areas whether that is in fitness, marriage, business or any area. In this episode, Derek talks about the importance of not only doing our best...

Derek is a little angry this week... Over the past weekend there was a tragic murder locally that should have never happened. It was something that could have been completely avoidable if not for our collective "compassion" that seems to be killing us; both figuratively and literally. Derek asks that you come to this episode with an open mind. If you do, it's hard to argue against what he is sayin...

Jess is back! For this episode Derek and Jess wanted to take a little time to break down the "ABC's" of how they just had their best month ever with Cross O Meats. In this crossover episode that is mixing business with life, they talk about the top 3 keys that will help you in your business or profession and the takeaways that have led to steady growth. Make sure to check out this episode if you a...