The Secret To Success with CJ, Karl, Jemal & Eric Thomas

Today’s podcast is brought to you by ET being frustrated. Frustrated by individuals who have opportunities and aren’t capitalizing on them. ET has been all over the world and he’s recognized that people in certain countries do not have the same opportunities that we have in America. Despite what you may believe the opportunities here in American are more abundant than anywhere else in the world. E...

Handouts and shortcuts, two words that the guys can’t stand ! This week on the podcast CJ goes off about one of his pet peeves. People asking for a handout or trying to take a short cut. You have a dream and you have a goal but you’re not willing to go through the fire to make it happen. The guys give tips on what to do and what not to do while trying to blow up, how to reach out to high profile p...

By the time you hear this I’m sure you’ll know that Loyola has made it to the Final Four. Loyola is a college basketball team that ET has been working with all year. The guys talk extensively on what it took for them to get there. The mindset, the work ethic, and the amount of faith they have in themselves. Although all three of those things were important CJ pointed out that one thing these guys...

On this week’s podcast the 3 Amigo’s are back together again and they’re talking about giving. Is it hard for you to give ? Do you believe that if you give it will be given back to you ? CJ poses the question to ET in regards to how it’s so easy for him to give without thinking twice about it. The answer to his question isn’t based on the amount of money in your bank account it’s a mindset and the...

This week’s podcast was live from the Phenomenal Life Cruise. ET kicks off the conversation by asking a question about balance. How do you find the balance between family responsibilities and going after a dream ? The guys talk extensively about why balance is so important while chasing a dream and having a family and how they deal with it. Well into the podcast the conversation transitions the di...

How many of you have ideas that are literally stuck in your head ? You have a gift or a talent but you never take the time to really focus on operating in that gift. Instead you continue to do work you hate every single day because it’s the safe thing to do. The guys this week discuss this complex and what really happens when people fail to make the decision to start. Why are people afraid to star...

This week’s podcast is full of valuable information and it’s spearheaded by Karl. Karl talks about how he’s made the decision to make every day THE BEST DAY OF HIS LIFE. After reviewing the book, “You Are A Badass”, Karl talks extensively about the power that we have. The power to think positively despite our circumstances, the power to focus on what’s important, and most importantly the power to...

This week on the podcast participants of the ETA Game Changers Speakers Program got a chance to be the live audience for the guys. The format was a bit different this week as CJ asked two Game Changers members to speak about their truth followed by a great Q & A session with the audience. Although different from the normal episodes this episode is still packed with value. The guys answer questions...

Have you ever found yourself scrolling on IG or facebook and wishing you had something someone else had ? Wishing you had the car, the house, or the relationship that someone else has. This week the guy’s talk about the dangers of comparing your life to someone else’s highlight reel. They explain that the dangers of doing this creates a false sense of happiness. Some people think that having a lot...

Often times in business you’ll run into individuals who want to do business or may even be doing business, yet they don’t understand business. ET expresses his frustration with these individuals because what they don’t understand is the sacrifices that come with doing business. The guy’s pack this week’s podcast with plenty of insight on what it takes to truly to make a business successful. Karl t...

On this week’s podcast the 4th Amigo Josh Hatch joins the guys again and it doesn’t take long for the guy’s to go deep. We all know the Patriots are returning to the Super Bowl but what is it about this organization that makes them so special. How do they take players that nobody wants and turn them into champions ? Josh calls it the underdog culture. The culture and attitude of believing that no...

It’s a brand new year and everyone is pumped up with their new year’s resolutions and goals. Unfortunately most people will quit before february gets here. In today’s episode CJ ask ET how he sticks with his routine and how he keeps it going. ET reminds us that the most important thing we can do to hit our goals is to begin doing something that we can sustain. Doing something that you can sustain...

This week on the podcast things are a little different. CJ sits down and interviews ET one on one in the legendary Patchwerk Studios. CJ wanted to sit down with E and ask him the questions that people don’t ask him. ET shares some incredible moments that helped him solidify his calling as a speaker. For the first time he also opens up about his faith and how his relationship with God has gotten hi...

This week on the podcast the guys are back from celebrating the holiday season with a special guest. Jamal King who’s had dreams of being a millionaire since he was a kid. Jamal tells his story of growing up in Chicago in a blue collar family. His story starts with him becoming a Chicago cop to now a successful entrepreneur who’s made his dreams of being a millionaire come true. One of the key thi...

At some point in life we all face an adversity. Whether it’s at home, school, or work you’ve ran into an adverse situation. Now think about that moment and how you reacted to it. Were you calm or were you angry ? Have you ever noticed yourself going off in situations where it wasn’t necessary ? In today’s podcast the guys discuss the difference between people who handle adverse situations differen...

If you’ve been following ET for a while you know what he preaches. Go beast mode, never give less than 120%, and outwork the competition. But what happens when you apply those principles to work and not to your family. Have you found yourself going 120 at work and going on cruise control at home ? This week’s podcast the guys talk about how to balance it all. The truth is there will ALWAYS be some...

Whenever you set goals and dreams you realize there are certain things you have to do and have to reach them. You have to be disciplined, consistent, and most importantly you need accountability. On today’s episode the guys talk intensively about the importance of accountability. Why you need accountability ? How to find the right accountability partners ? What does it mean when you reject account...

This week’s podcast the guys welcome two special guests. Cj’s wife Candis and ET’s wife Dede joined the podcast to bring a new take on things. Dede starts it off by letting the guys know what she’s NOT thankful for when it comes to the guys and their relationships with each other. The show then transitions into a more serious note as CJ asks Dede about the impact of ET’s celebrity and why she even...

In life we all have one common goal and that’s to be happy. But what is happiness ? How do you become happy ? Once you become happy how do you stay happy ? Happiness is defined differently based on each person’s preference. The guys get together this week to discuss the pursuit of happiness and what happiness means to each of them. Ken joins the podcast to speak about how on his pursuit of happine...

Often times you hear people say you should forgive those who wrong you or hurt you. It may be a parent, a sibling, or even a friend. This week the guys talk about the importance of forgiving people and repairing relationships. Holding on to anger in your heart hurts you and not the other individual. The danger that comes with not forgiving someone can last a lifetime and can affect your spouse, yo...