The Michael James Way

Dr. Tom Incledon, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Causenta Wellness, a cancer treatment and performance center in Scottsdale, Arizona that sees patients from 90 countries. His story doesn't follow a straight line. Raised by a single mom two standard deviations below poverty, accepted to medical school as a young teenager, a self-made millionaire in computer hardware before 21, and then he walked aw...

This episode wasn't planned. Michael opens up about something most business podcast hosts never admit: while teaching frameworks for success, he's been battling self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and mornings where he doesn't want to get out of bed. What follows is an unfiltered team conversation about what a hard season actually does to you, and what it's for. Inside this episode: Why Michael says "I...

Before Michael James scaled his remodeling company past seven figures, he made a decision that mirrored something he'd done years earlier on a solo bike ride across the country: Push all the chips in. No turning back, no plan B, all in. In this solo episode, Michael reflects on the parallel between that cycling trip and the journey of building his business, from a million dollars in revenue to mul...

Description: Luis Barraza didn't grow up dreaming of remodeling bathrooms; he went to college for business administration. But six years after co-founding Blue Wave Home Improvement in Central Virginia, he's built a company specializing in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and a particular passion for turning "ugly bathrooms" into something beautiful. In this episode, Luis sits down with Michael Jam...

Zack Clayton got the call to wrestle for AEW with three days' notice. No warning. No runway. Just show up or lose the shot. In this episode of The Michael James Way, Zack breaks down exactly what it takes to be ready when opportunity doesn't wait: the decade of grinding underground shows for "a hot dog and a handshake," the uncomfortable truth that the people cheering you on will eventually start...

What do you do when the worst possible thing happens, and then something even worse follows? In this episode of The Michael James Way, Michael sits down with elite endurance cyclist and coach Michelle Grainger, the woman who coached him across the United States, for a conversation that goes far beyond cycling. Michelle has raced across America, biked solo from Florida to Alaska, and competed at th...

Most of us wait for perfect conditions to take action, but what if the secret to a breakthrough is burning the ships and committing fully? In this episode, Michael James shares the transformative lessons from a 3,500-mile cycling journey across America that reshaped his mindset and business. When he committed to riding from California to North Carolina, he discovered that the real journey begins o...

Most of us will never bike 3,500 miles or traverse 42 days of hardship, but the lessons from that grueling journey apply to any goal worth chasing. In this emotional and inspiring episode, Michael shares the powerful story of cycling across the United States, despite flat tires, broken ribs, and a fire that threatened to end it all. His adventure culminates in a symbolic crossing into the Atlantic...

What if the key to reaching your goals isn't just about intensity, but knowing when to pause? In this compelling episode, Michael shares the deeply personal story of conquering 280 miles on a bicycle while revealing the quiet power of listening to your body and support system. When push comes to shove, who you are in the moments you stop might just be what gets you across the finish line. Imagine...

A lighthouse doesn't chase you. It just keeps shining, trusting that when you're lost, the light will find you. I was 39 days in. 3,200 miles behind me. And I was done. I had already started planning it out in my head: rent a car, throw the bike in the back, drive home. Nobody had to know I didn't finish. I had crossed the United States. That was enough. Or so I told myself. But then I crossed int...

Most journeys of healing and growth are marked by the steep climbs and tough descents we face not just in miles but within ourselves. Michael shares a powerful, raw story of cycling through the Appalachian mountains while confronting trauma, forgiveness, and the choice to forge his own path away from his past. This episode isn’t just about a physical ride; it’s a compelling metaphor for overcoming...

What does it take to ride 1,000 miles across the Midwest, and why would someone do it? For Michael James, it wasn't just about the miles. It was about outrunning and eventually confronting a lifetime of pain. In this episode, Michael shares an unflinching account of his cross-country cycling journey: the brutal physical grind, the isolation of empty highways, and the emotional weight he carried ev...

One moment, he was flying down a mountain. The next… everything went black. He woke up in a freezing creek, body twisted, surrounded by strangers staring down at him from above. His bike was destroyed. Pain was setting in. And for the first time on his cross-country journey… quitting actually made sense. No one would’ve blamed him. In fact, he had the perfect excuse to walk away. But what happened...

In this gripping episode, Michael James takes us deep into the most defining moments of his cross-country bike journey and his life. When a campfire accident destroys his gear, and a late-night marriage crisis leaves him holding his world together with both hands, Michael is forced to confront the one thing entrepreneurs rarely talk about: losing control. Through exhaustion, heartbreak, and a near...

I landed in San Francisco ready to start a 3,500 mile journey across the United States. Everything was planned. Every mile mapped out. I was ready. Except… my bike didn’t show up. Before the trip even started, things were already going wrong. I pushed forward anyway. By day three, I wanted to quit. The excitement was gone and reality hit hard. The miles felt heavier. The mental battle got louder....

Before the bike ride across the United States… there was a paper route. At 12 years old, waking up at 4AM, riding through the cold, the dark, and the storms, I learned lessons that would shape everything that came after. This wasn’t just about delivering newspapers. It was about responsibility. It was about consistency. It was about doing the work whether you felt like it or not. From balancing a...

In the pilot episode of The Michael James Way, Michael shares the hard season that forced change and the decision that became the turning point. At the end of 2011 and beginning of 2012, Michael was going through a divorce, learning how to be a single dad, and watching his business collapse while finances fell apart. In the middle of that mess, one thing consistently brought peace: riding his bicy...