The Captain's Lifestyle Podcast

What if I told you that the very walls you’re surrounded by are constantly emitting toxins into the air you breathe? Paint is one of the most toxic products, and it’s causing serious air pollution in all of our lives. Luckily this week’s guest has the solution. Tim Perry is the founder and CEO of Smog Armor, one of the leading eco-friendly paint companies with a solution to indoor air pollution. A...

Imagine a can holder, that when composted, would degrade in a matter of days. E6PR has introduced the first eco-friendly six-pack ring made from filter by-product waste that is both compostable and biodegradable, designed to replace plastic rings. E6PR is a company driven to affect positive and definitive change in the packaging industry by designing, developing, and striving for zero-waste packag...

What is one of the most effective ways to raise awareness for ocean conservation? Go viral. In 2015, Dr. Nathan Robinson was filmed removing a plastic straw from a sea turtle’s nose—the video now has over 125 million views on YouTube. Four years later he also recorded the first footage of a giant squid - otherwise known as the mythical ‘Kraken’ - in US waters. This story made headlines in over 400...

What is the key to a successful, memorable learning experience in an eco-friendly way? This week I was able to sit down with Édouard André-Hessig to discuss innovative, fun, and environment-friendly solutions for learning—both in school and at home. The president and founder of ArtVenture LLC, Edouard has had the chance to work with amazing individuals and companies to design and launch unique pro...

How do you make the best decisions to keep you and your loved ones healthy when we live in such a polarized world with so much misinformation overwhelming us? How do you remain impartial and open to other points of view when such a stance is immediately villainized? Christian Elliot joins the podcast this week and I was able to talk to him about free speech, personal choice, and self-limiting beli...

Effective leadership is an absolute requirement when it comes to the growth and success of your business. So what exactly does solid leadership look like? What are the characteristics and qualities that define a “good” leader? Veteran, entrepreneur, and author Louis Fernandez stops by the podcast to offer his insight on what it means to be a truly accountable leader. A former Army officer who depl...

What are the routines & rituals that you can be implementing to guarantee entrepreneurial success? Dylan Welch is here to discuss the lifestyle habits he has in place that have allowed him to design the life he wants to live and focus on making a positive impact. CEO of Green. Org and Dylan Welch Media, Dylan started his own company with a focus on clean technology, renewable energy, and sustainab...

If the pill from the movie Limitless enabling a person to use 100% of their brain was an actual thing, wouldn’t you want to take it? BiOptimizers, my favorite supplement company, has just launched a revolutionary new product—Nootopia. Unlike the synthetic, highly-addictive forms of Nootropics, these are 100% natural & customizable brain optimizers with only positive benefits. Improved focus, boost...

Can establishing nightly routines & ensuring you get enough sleep truly help you achieve peak performance? A good night’s rest is without a doubt the first step to becoming the Captain of your own life, but what else can you be implementing in order to improve your lifestyle and find success? Recently I had the pleasure of joining Josh Levine & Travis Hawkes on the Struggle To Strength Podcast to...

Your breath is the most powerful tool you have for reducing stress, increasing your performance, and living a healthier life. But are you using it effectively? Taylor Somerville is the founder of Symmetry, a breath, mindset, and lifestyle brand helping entrepreneurs and professionals access a better quality of life. Taylor is on a mission to transform people’s relationship with stress by teaching...

Could an app help you build your best self? Alex Nekritin, CEO and Founder of the breakthrough biohacking app, Ultiself, joins me in this special 100th episode of The Captain’s Lifestyle podcast. Hit play to hear Alex and I decode habit-building and why good habits are key to hacking your productivity. He also shares the real reason behind his passion for helping people live long and healthy lives...

How much more could you achieve if you lived in balance? That’s the question Matt Mancz wants you to consider. Sure, you’re balancing sleep, nutrition, and exercise, but what could your potential be if you went even further? Matt is a human performance coach who takes the holistic approach to a whole new level. He helps people find balance through understanding their yin and yang and using that to...

How can being in tune with your body’s natural rhythm help you achieve peak performance? Matt Mancz is a human performance coach whose holistic approach goes above and beyond anything I’ve ever seen. With more than a decade’s experience in performance coaching, Matt’s diverse skill set allows him to provide a comprehensive, balanced method to help others realize their full potential. This is part...

Losing weight can be a challenge, but the real challenge is approaching it with the right mindset. Living in a body you feel great in sets the stage for other successes in your life, at home, at work, and in yourself. Why wouldn’t you want to feel great and live a better lifestyle? Luke DePron is the host of the Live Great Lifestyle podcast and an online fitness and lifestyle coach who works with...

OctoNation is the world’s largest online octopus fan club, but what does it take to build a strong and thriving online community like this? The organization’s Founder, Warren Carlyle, joins me in this episode to share the story of OctoNation and how his marketing background (and business) help to create “fanatical” communities. This recording turned out to be a real bumper episode – Warren and I d...

How can living The Captain’s Lifestyle help you become extraordinary? I love sharing others’ stories, tips, and advice on The Captain’s Lifestyle podcast, but now it’s my turn. Nate Garrison interviewed me about my entrepreneurial path so far, my thoughts on the future of business, and how to optimize your performance on his show, The EXTRAordinary Podcast. Our discussion included many thoughts I’...

What’s the real cost of plastic on the environment, economy, and entrepreneurs? According to CEO of PlantSwitch, Dillon Baxter, it’s much higher than we could imagine. Dillon’s passion for sustainability led him to found PlantSwitch, a company committed to creating biodegradable products that don’t compromise on quality. In this episode, I ask him what he’s learned in his entrepreneurial journey s...

Only when you’re striving to become your optimal self can you truly be the captain of your ship. If you’re feeling lost at sea, this episode is for you. You may recognize Jeremy Herider from episode 91 of The Captain’s Lifestyle podcast. We had such a blast that he invited me onto his podcast, Optimal Self Conversations. I’m re-sharing that conversation here as we continued our discussion about de...

Are you a happy hustler? Or are you on a one-way track to burnout? Cary Jack is on a mission to help entrepreneurs live more well-rounded lives. After he experienced entrepreneurial burnout, he knew there must be a better way to live. Now he teaches others how to balance all the wins of the entrepreneurial lifestyle with none of the losses. In this episode, Cary explains his S.O.U.L.M.A.P.P.I.N. p...

Who is the best version of you? There are billions of people in the world, but there’s nobody with the same dreams, desires, and potential as you. In this episode, I’m joined by Jeremy Herider, life coach, business consultant, professional athlete, podcaster, and Founder of Optimal Self. We discuss how to be the best version of your unique self and why your behavior can only change when you have u...

How can you achieve peak performance? Your daily habits play a huge role in your performance. They can prevent you from making excuses, keep you positive, and improve your overall quality of life. But sometimes, we all need a little guidance or “provoking” to start creating those great habits. Get ready for some double peak performance coach trouble, as in this episode, I’m joined by fellow coach...

Philanthropy is a life-changing mission. Not just for those getting help, but for those helping others. But do you have space in your life to give back? If your answer is no, understand that you could be denying yourself incredible growth opportunities. In one of my favorite interviews to date, I speak to Jeremy Park. The inspirational philanthropist, author, and Founder of cityCURRENT joined me t...

Are you living a life fulfilled? Personal development happens differently for all of us, but for pilot, entrepreneur, and now founder of Pilots to the Rescue, Michael Schneider, it started with calling himself out on where he was going wrong. Michael joined me in this episode to share his journey, from rescuing himself to using his skills and resources to rescue others. Get ready for a truly uplif...

How important is it for you to be a good communicator? In both your business and your personal life, communication is everything. Without it, nothing progresses. In fact, my guest in this episode believes that the only way you can scale anything is through masterful communication. At just 22 years old, Brenden Kumarasamy founded MasterTalk. His goal? To help people master public speaking through t...

When things are going wrong in your life, what do you use that negative energy for? It can bring you down or it can drive you forward. But at the end of the day, you’re the one in the driving seat. Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco is proof that you are not what happens to you, but how you use those experiences. The author of Rocket Fuel, CEO of People Building, Inc., and the #1 rising influencer in the busi...