Primal King Podcast

Jim Huntsman is a blogger, podcaster and founder of the "Western Huntsman" movement. He is also on the front lines as an advocate for hunters and conservationists and is using his platform to push back against those that would infringe upon this lifestyle. In this episode, you will learn why hunting is not only important to feed our families but why it is so important to the overall health of the...

Jim Rohn famously talked about the two different ways to become the tallest building in town; to tear everyone else's down, or to build yours the tallest. Right now, we are living in a culture and a time that we are witnessing more of the former than the latter. Do you want the secret to living a successful and fulfilling life? In this episode Derek will talk about how to accomplish that WHILE ALS...

Josh Felber started started his first business at age 14 and was a millionaire by the age of 25. Since then, he has owned 15 different businesses in all different industries as well as balance his faith, family and his fitness. How did he do it? Well, he didn't which created a massive problem. However, rather than make the decision to choose work over faith or production over family, he began desi...

Derek had the opportunity to talk with his local high school classes about podcasting due to an assignment that they were given that requires them to start their own podcast. Most of us never understand the importance of publishing our story because we think that no one really cares. Maybe you aren't the podcasting "type" but there are so many other platforms (or even a plain old pen and paper) th...

Anna Paulina Luna was raised by a single mother in souther California's low income neighborhoods. She saw things that would break most people; yet she used it to fuel her. For only the second time, we are having a...Primal Queen on! Anna has so much value to share. Yes, she is running for the congressional seat in the 13th District in Florida but she has already done so much in a short period of t...

Derek is kicking off year 2 with a bang! Trigger warning on this episode... Most people strive to reach comfort. After all, what is better than finally getting to a point in life where you are comfortable? The problem with seeking comfort is that complacency follows right after it and that will kill your goals and aspirations faster than anything. If you are wondering why you aren't getting where...

Derek had the opportunity to talk to the Owner and Founder of Mountain Primal Meat Co. and it was gold! Anytime you can hear about a business that is thriving, it's a great thing but when you can hear about a business that is thriving through hard work, perseverance and...maybe even an accidental start??? It's even better! John Maas has a great story of how pursuing greatness has paid off. Whether...

Have you heard the story of the Lighthouse and the Tug Boat? There is a very valuable lesson in it if you haven't. Derek talks about a few different instances that will show you exactly why one philosophy works some of the time and the other works almost all of the time. So often, people get sunk by helping others out. They sacrifice their own well being by being the Tug Boat all the time. There a...

Derek likes to bring on his wife every few months because she is a fan favorite! This time, it gets a little more fun and a lot more real as far as how opposite they really are. There are a lot of people that feel like they are TOO different from their spouse. They worry that it will cause a divide. Now, Derek and Jess are not only co-running their household but also co-owning their business. So,...

In this episode, Derek talks about the "Universe 25" study that was completed decades ago. It shows what will happen in the absence of struggle and how it relates to each one of us currently. Do you think that if you had a Utopian Paradise that life would be great? Think again. Make sure to check out this episode to understand why struggling is actually one of the best ways to have purpose.

This week, Derek talks to 2 Star General Clayton Hutmacher. What an incredible story! He went from living with a foster family to achieving so many incredible things such as: -Serving over 40 years in uniform -Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University -A Master's Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval Command and Sta...

This week, Derek talks about how overcoming adversity and haters means one thing; you're leveling up! He received a comment this week that hit pretty hard. After not really knowing how to take it, he remembered the quote "the higher the level the bigger the devil." When you look to scale up in business, marriage, fitness or life in general, you will get resistance. You can call it the "force of av...

Ryan Stewman has more accomplishments than I could list but here are just a few: -He's been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur,   The Good Men Project and Addicted 2 Success just to name a few -He has achieved success nearly everywhere he's been from selling car washes as a younger guy to a top performing loan officer and now to a world-renowned sales trainer, mindset shifter an...

In this episode, Derek is fresh off the launch of his new direct to consumer meat business. He was reminded of one of the best lessons he has learned about business, health and life in general; imperfect action will always beat procrastination. The launch was messy. The social media post initially wasn't done correctly. The website had typos yet it was launched.  Derek takes you through the "pick...

Just a few years ago, Nicholas Bayerle was obese, broke, single and cleaning carpets for poverty wages. So how did he get to the point where he is fit, married to the woman of his dreams, speaking on stages all over, an author, founder and CEO of the Billion Dollar Body movement and impacting lives everywhere? We dive into the exact path that he had to go down to have these breakthroughs. Nicholas...

In this episode, Derek talks about a Facebook memory that popped up from 8 years ago. It was a picture of his siblings and his dad before he passed away. He talks about what he was going through at that point in his life. He had recently started a new job that wasn't going well. His wife was still working and had the more "stable" income. There were a lot of things that weren't going the way he ha...

Tony Grebmeier has built an amazing community because of the experience and the demons that he has overcome. He had all of the material things that most of us would define as successful yet he was still on the verge of divorce as well as having thoughts of taking his own life. Since then, he has gone on to: -build a multi-million dollar business with his childhood friends that is on a 6 year strea...

Derek talks about a lesson that he learned a long time ago but was reminded of again recently. Right now, people are hurting. Businesses are struggling and he isn't immune to those same feeling and situations that are happening all around us. How do we get out of it? What can we do right now to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety?  If you are struggling at all right now, PLEASE take some time...

Jay Hill owns several different businesses in the agricultural industry including the massive brand ChaffHaye. His entrepreneurial journey started at 10 and progressed until he was able to start farming 10 acres by age 16. This isn't just a story about farming though. The agricultural industry is very competitive so Jay had to do things differently since he started on a shoe-string budget. In this...

In this episode Derek takes on the controversial subject of the Black Lives Matter movement...but not how you would think. He takes the approach of how messaging is a vital part of any movement as well as any business. In this episode you will learn why the BLM movement has a noble cause but the message has gotten confusing. If you are a business owner or looking to build a business, you MUST list...

In this episode Derek talks about the "social media" effect. We will in a time that highlight reels are confused as everyday life. We see small glimpses into another person's life through filters, pre-planned content and all of the glory but we rarely see the truth. In this episode you will learn: -Why it's is not only okay but it is expected to have a bad day sometimes -Why it's so important to e...

We all know who Curt Schilling is. He played in the Major League for 20 years. He's won multiple World Series titles. He's been named the Co-MVP of the World Series. He received more accolades than most players could ever dream of. He also had a defining moment; the "Bloody Sock Game."  In this episode you will learn: -What goes into the mindset of one of the most successful pitchers in MLB histor...

In this episode, Derek talks about the importance of taking a stand and having a clear "line in the sand." We are living in a very weird time right now. People are calling for others to stay home while others are calling for freedom. How do we know where we stand and what to believe? Derek will take you through a few different scenarios that will show you why it's not always as important what you...

Have you ever wondered what it would take to go from homeless to living in a 17,000 sq ft house? How about what type of mindset is required to change the lives of thousands of people? If you feel like you have hit barriers and you don't why, Marshall Sylver is the man to help.  Among many other accomplishments, he: -Is world renowned for being the leading hypnotist performing countless times in La...

There is a ton of negativity right now. The news, social media and everyday life is filled with doom and gloom. We almost seem to be addicted to "worst case scenarios" on all sides. The question becomes what do we do when we are tired of it? In this episode, Derek will talk about: -What is the best way to get rid of the negativity? -Why the advice that our parents gave us as kids is SO important -...