Speed Bumps with Austin Evans

Faith, Conviction & Going All In (Feat. Grayson & Scottlyn) This episode was recorded in the Lean Kitchen kitchen in Lexington, SC right after a long, exhausting & exciting opening day. The audio isn’t perfect, but the message is. I sit down with Grayson & Scottlyn to talk about early days of business ownership, faith & what it looks like to truly go for it when God puts someth...

Sometimes the only thing standing between you and what you want… is you. In under 10 minutes, I break down why overthinking kills momentum, how fear of failure is often just a vague shadow you’ve never actually examined, and why fear of looking stupid is the worst reason to hold back... especially since none of us are getting out of here alive. If you’ve calculated the risks, weighed the options,...

Listen to me share one of my favorite stories— the Parable of the Fisherman— and the powerful lesson it teaches about success, ambition & fulfillment. As ambitious people, we’re always moving the goalposts, chasing the next milestone, believing that happiness lies in the NEXT achievement. But what if we’re already living the life we think we’re working toward? What is the balance between ambit...

In this episode, I break down: 1️⃣  Why conviction is critical —and what happens when you don’t have it. 2️⃣  How to develop conviction —the process of doing the work, challenging your beliefs, and making informed, confident decisions. 3️⃣  The danger of inaction —why hesitation can be just as costly as making the wrong choice. True conviction isn’t just about making a decision—it’s about  earning...

Keeping a journal is something that is near & dear to me and I really enjoy. There are many science backed benefits to journaling. In this episode, I am going to teach you 6 simple tips of how to navigate the art of journaling & become a master at it. Timestamps: #1: 5:59 #2: 6:54 #3: 10:24 #4: 12:26 #5: 15:19 (The Game changer! Search "Phomemo Mini Printer" or click this link: r...

How do you think about time? Are you fully aware of how fast time passes us by? If you can wrap your head around it, it can shape your entire life by helping you make the most of every moment & appreciate every moment.

Last month, I released my interview with Brian Beers (Ep. 18) who is a franchise consultant and a franchisee himself that specializes in the concept of "rolling up franchises". He's also a podcast host of a show called "Business with Beers" where he interviews entrepreneurs about their journey and insight.  Brian interviewed me a few weeks ago and I thought it would be cool...

I turn 30 today. I normally don't overthink birthdays but with this one being a decade milestone, it hits a little harder & I'm very grateful... That being said, here are 30 lessons I have learned from my first 30 years. ----- Lesson 1: 1:34 Lesson 2: 1:59 Lesson 3: 3:45 Lesson 4: 4:16 Lesson 5: 5:57 Lesson 6: 6:31 Lesson 7: 6:44 Lesson 8: 7:40 Lesson 9: 8:03 Lesson 10: 9:29 Lesson 11:...

This was a really fun episode to record. Will Grimes is a former marine turned real estate beast & YouTube millionaire who has grown like crazy in the last 5 years. We dive into our longtime friendship & the dynamics of that early on and then Will shares key pieces of his story that has led him to where he is today. There are so many nuggets from this guy and as the episode goes on, it get...

This episode has been on my mind for a while. Some people are motivated by material things - some not at all. Some people are motivated by experiences. Some people are minimalist and would tell you they don't need any of that... All are fine. I dive into all of this while sharing a couple of personal stories with you, talking about being "humble", and at the end, I share a quote that...

A roll up strategy is the process of acquiring and merging multiple smaller companies in the same industry & consolidating them into a large company - in this episode, you will hear how Brian Beers has done that very successfully.  Brian and his family have been franchisees of Midas for years & in the past 18 months, they have exploded with growth going from 12 to 30 auto repair shops...

Let me tell you the story of how I got into owning a couple of big pink ice cream cone buildings: Kris & Kate's Ice Cream! The biggest wealth transfer in history is upon us: the boomers have amassed approximately $75T of wealth and they own millions of businesses that will likely either be inherited, closed or sold... the opportunities are going to be rampant.  In this episode, you will l...

Listen as I dive into my personal fitness journey, discuss the trap of the "all in" mindset that is so popular when beginning anything, and give some random health & fitness tips.

On this episode, I dive into the topics of mentorship, coaches & how your ego is the enemy - how your ego can hold you back from reaching your potential in any area of life if you let it. I also share a personal business experience that completely changed the trajectory of my company & life. Are you self aware enough to know if your ego is getting in the way? Ego is what prevents you from...

This episode features Gerald Peters: Real estate & stock investor, educator, author & creator of the "Money Flow Trading System".  I came across Gerald's content a few years ago and it had an extremely positive impact on me & the way I viewed money going forward. In the words of GP: "The blue print to building wealth hasn’t changed in 5000 years. You own a business, invest in busi...

This episode features Shaun Dougherty, owner of multiple Cricket Wireless dealerships, sharing his journey from the point of opening his first location and scaling to 10 locations and over $8M in revenue... It was not a straight line to success! He shares multiple speed bumps and a ton of tactical advice of how to scale a small business to multiple locations - and he did it taking on no debt! His...

On this episode, I am joined by Michael Hill, a father, husband and heck of an athlete, that shares his story from almost getting cut from his high school football team to becoming a running back in the NFL & life after football.  Mike's journey is an awesome story of how hard work can take you places. Enjoy!

This episode features Jase Rivera, owner of, Hidden Perspective, a media company specializing in videography.  He shares his story of being in the grip of serious addiction and the journey he took to now being 11+ years clean and owning his own successful business.   Jase's journey is an incredible, powerful story of how somebody can overcome a life-threatening addiction and truly turn t...

My most expensive speed bump yet.  Healthy prepared meals in a drive-thru...⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ man, I thought this would be genius. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣We were the first drive thru meal prep location in the country. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣11 months. That’s how long it made it. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Feb. 2019 - Dec. 2019. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ In this episode, I take you through why this concept didn't work in detail, all the way through the closing process...

Personally, I beat myself up about making progress all the time - with my workouts, runs, business, everything... I never seem to be moving fast enough towards my goals to be content.  In reality, when I sit down and zoom OUT and look at my life through a little different lens, it helps me realize progress and how I AM actually moving forward and have come a long way. For me, it is very neces...

Fear. We all deal with it... WHAT IF I FAIL?! I share a few of my personal battles with fear: What if this rental property never rents, overthinking, negative bank accounts & more. So many of us choose our path out of fear disguised as practicality. This is a mental speed bump you have to overcome to progress. You just need to get literal with the question: What if you fail? Oh and by the way....

You may be young and are wanting to get started on the right track financially or maybe you're not young but you feel behind because your finances are not in good shape... In this episode, I dive into 5 tips that I know for a fact will help people who are trying to get started with building a good financial foundation.  You have to walk before you can run. You have to get the basics down befo...

The Speed Bumps Podcast for me IS a Speed Bump for me right now. Why "perfection" isn't the goal, what even is "perfection" & how frequency is key. I know you'll be able to relate to this in some part of your own life. Also, why I struggle with vacations... What truly makes you happy?

Most people go through life living anywhere but the present... On this episode, I go in depth about living in the present and how it affects your happiness. “You can't live at all unless you can live fully now." - Alan Watts This episode gets deep. This is a mental speed bump that needs to be addressed... you will improve your relationships & your entire quality of life. 

On this episode, I go in depth about the "Get Rich Quick" mistakes that I have personally fallen for (stonks, sports gambling & more) and discuss the entire mental hurdle that you HAVE to overcome around looking for the "hack", the "shortcut", to any kind of success. Anything truly great takes time. You need to go through the process in order to be equipped to handle the success... mentally, p...