The Journey

Andrew had a first-division pro soccer offer in Colombia. He turned it down to follow God. Ricardo was crying on his couch on a Saturday night after exhausting every option — money, girls, gym, grinding harder. The next morning he walked into church and the weight came off his shoulders. This week on The Journey Podcast, Ricardo and Andrew from GRND CO get raw about the spiritual side of becoming...

Ricardo and Andrew from the Grind Collective sit down for the rawest conversation yet. Andrew opens up about losing himself inside his soccer identity — the fame, the clout, the pro-level talent — and how it led to drugs, depression, and crying himself to sleep every night. His mom catching him was the turning point. Ricardo shares how heartbreak kept him in bed for two months, how Googling 'top p...

Ricardo and Andrew are two twenty-somethings launching GRND Collective — a faith-driven fitness coaching brand built on the idea that physical, mental, and spiritual transformation are inseparable. What happens when two guys who taught themselves everything about fitness realize the real problem isn't workouts — it's that an entire generation of men are broken from the inside out? This conversatio...

Eight words wrecked my whole week: "If you think the price of being successful is too high, wait until you've served the bill for regret." This episode is different. No guest. No interview. Just me, a microphone, and the ideas that have been keeping me up at night. We talk about the guy who spent six months building the appearance of a business before he built the actual business. The dopamine tra...

I had a powerful conversation with Marcus Roberts, owner of two Augusta locations, about his transformation from a lazy teenager in Montana to building a million-dollar lawn care business. We dove deep into topics most business podcasts avoid — from morning meditation and faith to the mental toll of management and finding your true purpose. Marcus got real about the osmosis effect of surrounding y...

We tried to start this episode six times. That tells you everything about where we're at right now — Marco, Bryson, Andrew and I sitting down to reflect on a year that taught us more than we bargained for. Marco learned the hard way about being kind versus nice to employees. Bryson had to fire someone who kept stirring up drama in group chats. I bought a second location I wasn't planning to buy un...

Morgan Latimore grew up in East St. Louis. He served in Afghanistan. He came back not with PTSD — but with a decision to let trauma be a catalyst. This conversation covers the full picture: where Morgan came from, what the Marine Corps actually taught him about discipline, why most people buckle under pressure, and what he means when he says we're all "human doings" instead of human beings. There'...

Six figures in six months… sounds clean on paper. This episode isn’t the highlight reel — it’s the real timeline: the wins, the mistakes, the pressure, and the discipline it took to keep going. Mark breaks down how he started flipping products on Amazon, what changed when he began treating it like a real business, and the parts nobody warns you about: account risk, IP complaints, margins, and lear...

Every season of your life leaves a mark. Some lift you higher than you ever imagined — and others break you down until all that’s left is the truth. This is a chapter about understanding the rhythm of life. The highs don’t last. The lows don’t last. But the person you become in the middle of all of it… that’s permanent. We grow the most in the quiet moments — the boring victories no one sees, the...

Most people talk about winning. This conversation is about the cost of trying to win too fast — and what it takes to build a life that can actually hold the weight of the business. In this episode of The Journey, Ricardo sits down with Caleb for a raw, practical talk that moves from the realities of scaling a lawn care/home service business (systems, hiring, leadership, money) into the parts nobod...

Most people think the hard part is getting clients. The harder part is keeping trust—especially when you leave town, the phone won’t stop ringing, and your business starts exposing every crack in your life. In this episode, Parker Charles Hodge and I talk through what it actually looks like to build a lawn care/landscaping business in real life: the seasons that blindside you, the marketing mistak...

This episode is a deep conversation with Bristol about mastery, discipline, and what it really takes to build a career — and a life — you’re proud of. From falling in love with the craft, to hitting ceilings, to teaching others how to level up, this isn’t a highlight-reel conversation. It’s about the slow, earned process of becoming undeniable. We talk about: • Mastery before money • Discipline ov...

Every man has a season that happens in silence. A season with no applause, no validation, no audience. A season where the world gets quiet enough for you to hear your own doubts… and your own potential. The Lonely Chapter is where transformation begins. You’re not who you used to be, but you’re not who you’re becoming either — you’re suspended in the middle, building a life no one sees yet. It’s t...

Michael Bekele returns for a deep, unfiltered conversation about growth, discipline, pressure, and the responsibility that comes with becoming more than you used to be. This episode isn’t about hype or shortcuts. It’s about what happens after ambition, when motivation fades and the weight of consistency sets in. We talk about: • The pressure of growth • Discipline over motivation • Loneliness at h...

There are seasons in a man’s life that don’t make it onto a calendar. No dates. No celebrations. No applause. Just quiet work, silent battles, and a version of you nobody else ever meets. This video is the beginning of that journey. We start with The Lonely Chapter — the season where nothing feels certain, where you’re stuck between who you used to be and who you’re desperately trying to become. T...

Everyone throws the word “discipline” around like it’s easy. Like it’s simple. Like it’s just “showing up.” But in this video, I’m breaking down the real side of discipline — the part nobody posts on Instagram. This is the kind of discipline that’s built at 5AM, when the bed is warm and the world is quiet. The kind that shows up in business when the day goes wrong, clients cancel, stress piles up,...

Fifty episodes. Most creators don’t make it past twenty-one… but I pushed through that wall on purpose. Not to brag, but to prove to myself that this podcast isn’t a phase — it’s something I love , something I’m committed to, and something I’m still getting better at every single time I hit record. Over these 50 episodes, I’ve met 19 guests — all from different backgrounds, different levels of suc...

This one’s personal. No fancy edits, no gimmicks — just lessons and frameworks that shaped me. 🔹 A lot of people wait for perfect conditions to start, not realizing that starting is the perfect condition. 🔹 If you live in the future, you’re anxious. If you live in the past, you’re depressed. If you live in the now, you’re happy. 🔹 Life is like the gym — there’s always someone ahead of you and s...

At just 18 years old, Bryson Turner has built what most people spend a lifetime chasing — a $500,000 business in just 2 years. 💰 In this episode, we dive deep into his journey from zero to half a million, how he started, the mindset and discipline behind his success, and the lessons every young entrepreneur can learn from his story. We talk about: 🔥 How Bryson started his first business at 16 💼...

In this conversation, Jason shares his journey from being a talented young soccer player to navigating injuries that ended his athletic career. He discusses the importance of health and fitness, especially as one ages, and emphasizes the need for building healthy habits early in life. Jason recounts his educational experiences and the entrepreneurial spirit that led him to start a successful sanit...

In this episode, we sit down with up-and-coming pastor Bruce Jones to talk about faith, scripture, and the true meaning of leadership. 📖 Bruce shares his passion for God’s Word and what it looks like to prioritize faith above career, success, and even other important aspects of life. We dive into what it means to be a man of faith, how to lead with strength and humility, and the daily challenges...

In this episode, we sit down with Pastor John Arevalo from City Light Church to explore faith, purpose, and what it truly means to be a Christian. 🌟 John opens up about his spiritual journey, how his relationship with God shapes his daily life, and why faith is more than just belief—it's a calling. We dive deep into the role of men in today’s world, how to live with integrity, and what leadership...

This year didn’t start perfect—and that’s exactly why it’s setting us up for long-term success. In this video, we open up about the real business mistakes we made earlier this year. From strategy slip-ups to operational oversights, we break down where things went wrong, what we learned, and how these hard-earned lessons are reshaping our path forward. If you’re building a business, managing a team...

In this inspiring episode of The Only Way to Grow, we sit down with Aiden Kaczka, a thought leader in personal development, to dive deep into the power of meta skills and their role in unlocking your true potential. Aiden shares actionable insights on cultivating skills like adaptability, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, which are essential for thriving in today’s fast-paced world. F...

In this engaging conversation, Lee Park shares his journey with Augusta Lawn Care Services, emphasizing the importance of company culture, leadership, and personal growth. He discusses the shift in trust from corporations to personal brands, the value of hard work, and the need for dedication in business. Lee also offers advice for young entrepreneurs on focusing on self-improvement and understand...