Surviving the Side Hustle

Send us a text Ever found yourself grinding away at your side hustle, feeling exhausted but still unable to turn off your racing thoughts at night? You're not alone—and you might be closer to burnout than you realize. Clinical hypnotherapist Garrett Wood's journey into the world of burnout prevention began with his own crisis. Working 70-80 hour weeks as a corporate leader, he was successful by ex...

Send us a text What happens when professional success leaves you feeling empty inside? For many high-achieving women, the path to external validation often leads away from their authentic selves. In this deeply insightful conversation, self-discovery expert and certified life coach Zerina Derveni shares her transformative journey from corporate success to helping others reconnect with their true i...

Send us a text Ever wonder why some entrepreneurs can walk away from their businesses with millions while others remain chained to theirs forever? This revealing conversation with Jordan Calderon, two-time exited founder and president of top 100 marketing agency StratDev, challenges everything you think you know about building a sustainable business. Jordan drops a truth bomb that most entrepreneu...

Send us a text Have you ever achieved everything you thought you wanted, only to find yourself wondering, "Is this it?" That nagging voice isn't a sign you're lost—it's the first whisper of awakening. In this illuminating conversation with Zerina Derveni, a self-discovery expert and certified health life coach, we explore how high-achieving women can reconnect with their authentic selves and build...

Send us a text Ever wonder what separates the entrepreneurs who actually exit their businesses from those who just dream about it? Jordan Calderon has done it twice already, and he's just getting started. Jordan's entrepreneurial spark ignited at the tender age of five, selling plums from his father's backyard tree at the community pool. This early venture taught him three pivotal lessons that wou...

Send us a text Ever felt like business is just a series of punches to the face? You're not alone. In this compelling episode, I break down my recent conversation with former UFC fighter Cliff Starks, who perfectly captures the entrepreneurial journey as a fight in the octagon - constantly dodging hits from clients, doubt, and your inner critic. Cliff dropped some serious truth bombs that apply to...

Send us a text The arena of business bears a striking resemblance to a UFC octagon, according to former fighter Cliff Starks. Both environments throw punches, demand resilience, and teach harsh lessons in real-time. The difference? With the right coach, those business lessons don't have to leave quite as many bruises. Cliff's journey from professional fighter to sought-after business coach reveals...

Send us a text The journey from success to burnout and back to purpose is rarely discussed with complete honesty in entrepreneurial circles. Louis Kim breaks that silence, sharing his powerful story of building and selling businesses worth over $50 million, only to discover an emptiness that money couldn't fill. Born to Korean immigrant parents who instilled a fierce work ethic, Louis achieved fin...

Send us a text Ever wondered why positive thinking alone doesn't transform your business? Elizabeth Gould, transformational expert for entrepreneurs and best-selling author, reveals the missing piece of the success puzzle - your feelings. Starting with her own remarkable journey from aspiring mystery novelist to cancer survivor to seven-figure business owner, Elizabeth shares how life's toughest c...

Send us a text What if getting laid off during the Great Recession became the catalyst for building your dream business? Lance Cayko, co-founder of F9 Productions, shares his remarkable journey from construction "gopher" at age 13 to running successful architecture, building, and development companies today. Growing up in rural North Dakota, Lance's entrepreneurial education began when his father'...

Send us a text What if the fastest path to growing your business isn't spending more on ads or mastering social media algorithms, but rather standing on stages and telling your story in a way that naturally attracts ideal clients?  Meet Dr. Danny Brassell, known as "Jim Carrey with a PhD," who has spoken to over 3,500 audiences worldwide and authored 19 books. After losing everything in 2005 to a...

Send us a text What happens when the excitement of launching your side hustle transforms into the reality of running a full-time business? Our milestone 100th episode brings back three remarkable entrepreneurs to honestly answer this question and more. John Mendez returns to share his journey since that pivotal $20,000 launch day that allowed him to quit his restaurant job. With refreshing candor,...

Send us a text Zoraida Morales's journey from finance professional to cancer coach reveals a profound metamorphosis that will resonate with anyone facing life's seemingly insurmountable challenges. As a born-and-raised New Yorker who escaped generational poverty through relentless hustle, Zoraida had mastered the art of grinding her way to success—until a cancer diagnosis at age 45 forced her to c...

Send us a text From hospital bed to spiritual awakening, Holly Porter's entrepreneurial journey took an unexpected turn when COVID landed her in the hospital for 70 days with a million-dollar medical bill. What followed was extraordinary - out-of-body experiences, a near-death encounter, and a profound spiritual transformation that completely redirected her business path. Holly shares the remarkab...

Send us a text What happens when you realize you've been climbing the wrong ladder? Kenny Green's story is a powerful reminder that success without purpose leaves us empty. A finance professional with all the right credentials, Kenny found himself surrounded by passionate people at a dinner hosted by Alicia Keys, only to realize he couldn't articulate why he did what he did. That moment sparked a...

Send us a text Ever wonder what it takes to completely transform your life? In this riveting conversation, Rob sits down with Ngo Okafor, a two-time Golden Gloves boxing champion who pivoted from IT professional to renowned fitness entrepreneur after being laid off in New York City. Ngo shares the remarkable story of how he entered the boxing world at 31 years old with zero experience, facing humi...

Send us a text Ever wonder what happens when a Marine's discipline meets entrepreneurial fire...and then crashes into economic reality? Richard Walsh's story is the ultimate entrepreneurial rollercoaster. From swinging a pickaxe for $5 an hour to building an internationally recognized custom water feature and steel sculpture business, Richard's journey took an unexpected turn when the 2008 economi...

Send us a text What happens when your body betrays you despite doing everything "right"? For Diamandia, founder of the eponymous wellness brand, this crisis became the foundation for a transformative business helping thousands reclaim their health. After experiencing significant trauma, Diamandia found herself gaining weight despite extreme caloric restriction and four-hour daily workouts. "I was...

Send us a text Transforming your health isn't about knowing what to do—it's about consistently doing what you know. This powerful truth forms the foundation of my conversation with Esther Avant, a behavior change specialist who's been working in the wellness industry since 2006. As Esther explains, most of us have sufficient knowledge about exercise and nutrition. The real challenge lies in our co...

Send us a text Bill Korman transforms how we navigate life's most precious resource in this eye-opening exploration of time mastery. A Navy veteran of 20 years who simultaneously built multiple successful businesses, Korman reveals his revolutionary system—"The 168 Game"—that's helping entrepreneurs, athletes, and everyday people reclaim control of their 168 weekly hours. The conversation takes a...

Send us a text What happens when life throws your career plans completely off track? For Kevin Coleman, COVID-19's disruption of his broadcasting career became the unexpected catalyst for an entirely new professional journey—one that would leverage his communication skills in ways he never anticipated. Kevin's story begins with childhood broadcasting dreams, mimicking Yankees announcers while watc...

Send us a text Dr. Tamir Aldad takes us behind the scenes of his revolutionary approach to mental healthcare through Mindful Care, a network of mental health urgent care centers now operating in six states. As an addiction psychiatrist who saw patients waiting 6-8 weeks for critical care, Tamir identified a dangerous gap in treatment access and created a solution that's rapidly scaling across Amer...

Send us a text Ronek Patel transforms personal adversity into powerful life lessons in this captivating conversation about authenticity, emotional fulfillment, and his new book "I Am Not Your Boy." After receiving an HIV diagnosis at 19, Patel embarked on a journey of self-discovery through years of therapy, ultimately identifying four essential components everyone needs for emotional wholeness: l...

Send us a text Craig from Dacy Financial Coaching reveals his remarkable journey from burned-out fourth-grade teacher to thriving financial coach helping small business owners master cash flow management. What started as a side hustle born from personal passion became his full-time pursuit in 2017 - despite having a newborn at home and giving his wife a PowerPoint presentation to ease her concerns...

Send us a text Ready to transform your professional life and love Mondays again? Tammy Alvarez, founder of the Career Winner Circle, takes us through her remarkable journey from commanding a 2,000-person team across 36 countries as a Wall Street executive to starting her thriving coaching business from a tropical island off Belize. Tammy reveals the exact moment her corporate career became termina...