The Hardcore Closer Podcast

I used to be a guy who would get angered by the simplest things.    A lot of it had to do with fear.    Fear of abandonment.    Fear of abuse.    Fear of rejection.   Fear of loss love.    Fear of losing money.    As a result, anytime something came up, I got angry, especially when things weren't going my way.    So, I had to step back, and take a different approach in getting in touch with why I...

Since I've been on the internet, not one person has asked me about my morning routine.    I preload my mornings with all the hard things.    Brian Tracy wrote a book called "Eat that Frog."  It's all about doing the hard shit first.    On my list:  Taking time for myself  Managing my schedule Hitting the GCode software to log my gratitude  Eat a 1stPhorm protein bar I hit the gym and do crossfit L...

For years, I asked God for wisdom, responsibility, integrity........   I prayed for years, 10 to be exact.    I would go through things, get my ass beat by life, challenged at every turn, building businesses, losing money, and getting ground up in the wood chipper of life.    I remember one time I had to stroke a check for $750K due to an investment that went bad.  I wanted integrity, and I return...

We live in a software ecosystem to help give us an edge.    If you're not using artificial intelligence to help give you the edge, and are only using IG, FB, or LinkedIn and not plugging in the software tool............shit..........   You're falling behind.    You gotta get plugged into every single tool you can to give you the competitive advantage.    There are bigger businesses with bigger bud...

When I was a kid, my introduction to marriage was not great.    My mom and dad split early, a stepdad got introduced and my overall introduction to love and marriage was not what I thought it should be.    My parents beat my ass if I made mistakes.    I never had unconditional love.    In 2014, I was going through a phase in life, and all of my marraiges ended based on conditions.    Same for work...

 I've been married 4 times, and divorced 3.    Each time, I never thought I would find love again.    The kind of love that is easy, peaceful, and supportive.    As I was entering into my relationship with Amy, I had already created an 8-page document detailing exactly who she is.    I know it sounds crazy, and a bit woo-woo, but I got tired of being in failed relationships.     Most of them were...

Most of my life I was not a happy person.   You couldn't tell on the surface, but deep down, I had fears, insecurities, and limiting beliefs that held me back.    As I grew in success, I still didn't feel like I was successful.    So, I started buying material things: cars, shoes, clothes, houses........but none of these things solved my confidence issues.    I was still the same motherfucker on t...

Who said that you couldn't?    Remember the first time your shared your dream with someone and they told you it was impossible?     They shot you down, didn't they?    If you're still hung up on this, let me break something down for you about that person........   Are they successful in their own right?   Have they built a life you would live?    Built a business or done things most people would f...

I remember going to this meet up at this guy's house back in the day.    There were NFL players, actors, and D-list celebrities.    We were awaiting the arrival of a special guest and when he arrived, he got out of his car wearing a crisp white shirt, and navy blue suit.     His wife, attractive and donning a nice dress. Classy, elegant, and poised.    The main event of the evening was listening t...

There are things you've experienced in your life.   Things that held you down.    Broke your heart.    Destroyed your family.    Killed friendships.    Murdered business.    But guess what, you survived.    You have made it.    The only challenge is, you keep focusing on the things that no longer exist.    Were they a part of your fabric?    Yes.    But not today.    And tomorrow doesn't exist yet...

I have a nice little compound in the city, but I can hear traffic from where I live even though my house backs up to a park.    My whole life, I've searched for the calm to balance the chaos in my life.    A grassy field.     A Park where my kids could play.    Squirrels would play.    People laughing in the background.    And then, I made my way to Oklahoma in search of a ranch.     I didn't just...

This episode is for the parents.    If you are not a parent or don't want to be, you're going to need this advice.    What we need in this world is more intentional parents.     Most parents are not.    They're raising their kids on iPads.     They don't know how to shake hands.    Communicate.    My kids will bring their kids to the house and I can see if their Dads are not teaching them what the...

One of the best challenges anyone can do to transform their lives on a whole other level is 75Hard by 1stPhorm and Andy Frisella.    If you're not familiar with it, go to https://www.75hard.com and learn all about it.    For those who have done the work required in this program, you'll love this episode because there is one item on the list of tasks that is the most important and it's not what you...

A grocery store has to take inventory to stay stocked with good needed every week for consumers.     A restaurant has to take inventory to make sure they have plenty of food to feed their customers.    Retail stores like Best Buy and Walmart have to stay stocked for their consumers.   Amazon has to keep its inventory levels up for the products they offer online.    They're built around systems, pr...

I was talking to a client recently and he told me he had paid off all his debt.    Had money in the bank.    6 figures.     Makes $30K a month.    I thought, "cool."    How did you do that?    He said he had gotten tired of living the way he was living, so he was exploring what he had to change.    He simply said, I changed my goals.    Those goals and the achievement of them became the standard. ...

You're going to get your ass whipped in life.    It's no secret.    It doesn't matter if you've been kicked, beaten, been robbed of love or finances, there's one solution to all of it.......   Staying focused on gratitude.    Being grateful for the experience.    The lessons.    Revelations.   If you're struggling with finding gratitude and connecting the dots to live a magnificent life......   Th...

One of the best things that happened to me in the course of my life and business was discovering the power of having core values.    They're guidelines for standards you choose to have in your life and your business.   Everyone and every company is different, but think about what you want in your life.    Who.  What are they like?  What characteristics do they all represent?    Where do you mainly...

Ninety-four percent of businesses are less than 2 weeks away from running out of money and going out of business.    Consumer and business debt is at an all-time high.    There are tons of people who have applied for loans that have defaulted on other loans.    They've had to cut salaries, employees, and shut offices.    If you've been going through the struggle over the last couple of years, you'...

No matter what you do for a living, you've got to stay ahead of the game.    If you've been comfy and stagnant, listen closely.............   The way you've been working, making money and living your life is about to change drastically.    While you know A.I. is here, you also know when the market gets flooded with tech, it's tech they've been testing, refining, and working on for 20 plus years. ...

In the past I've consulted companies  and spoke at company sales meetings.    There was one particular company I was consulting and after making my presentations through Marketing, Accounting, Executive leadership, it was the Sales Team's turn.    One of the biggest things they said shocked me.    The GSM said, "Our sales team absolutely hates the call dialer."    Listen, we're about to see a mass...

This world takes all types of people.   Some people are big picture people and others are bean-counting, detail-oriented savages that don't miss a piece of lint on a sweater.   Others are creative where others take order and direction.    The other day, I was walking into Walmart and noticed trash on the ground.  I watched 7 people walk past it, so when I rolled up on it, I bent over, picked it up...

One of the best things you can do if you're getting married in today's time is get a pre-nup.   If you're a guy, you probably like this idea.    Ladies, probably not so much.    At the end of the day, a pre-nup is a government instrument designed to keep everyone in the arrangement honest.   But let's face it.     People are going to cheat.    Some will be greedy.    Others will let themselves go...

As we enter into this new phase of abundance it's so important to remember to do your due diligence.    Just because someone has something for you to buy into doesn't mean it's guaranteed to return.    Before you jump into investments in this season of abundance, be sure to research.    Ask questions.     Ask more questions.    Verify.     Ask questions again.    Ask for proof.    Verify again.   ...

Back in 2017 to 2022, we experienced a time of abundance.     Money was flowing.    People were buying Rolexes, fancy cars, hell......they even bought into Crypto and Bitcoin, NFTs and shit that's not even real.    That's how much money was flowing at that time.    Fast forward to 2023 to 2025..........   Shit got tough.     Businesses shut down.    People lost jobs.    Some due to the masses not...

The last time I got out of prison, I was coming out with no money.    All of my money was gone.    Assets, too.    I got a "Dear John" letter in prison.    I had set up my wife for success in my mortgage business where she wouldn't have to stress about money.     She had a good paying job and I had rental assets to keep her afloat.    She ran off with the landscaper and sold all my shit.     Burne...