The Trek for the Common Man (formerly Next Level Entrepreneurs)

George hates to rent or pay as you go, but some times it's better. It all depends, as AJ finds out. You'll pick up tons of tips on how to make more money on money you would've spent anyway. Including the link below! Listen all the way to the end for a great followup. Click here for the WordPress plugin: FluentCRM . To host your mailing list on your WordPress site. It's currently on sale for 20% of...

AJ studied money in school! But even he feels stress about money. George hates unexpected expenses and when they happen he goes from despair to denial. How do you react to money? And what to do about it? Let's talk about some answers! And start feeling good about our money situation! To increase your Business Savvy and leverage off George's experience click here https://livetrulyfree.com Please le...

George tells the story of OL' Tripod. A dog who was rescued by a group of Texas Aggies from Texas A&M College (at the time). Tripod became a favorite on campus, but that would lead to his confusion. AJ shares how he ended up confused, like Tripod, with all the advice he got on his pitch to win $25,000. With so many voices, how do you succeed? Especially in 2023! Who do you follow? They all sound s...

George discovered: how to get more done, and still have summer fun! This way you don't have to remember a bunch of productivity hacks. If there is a hack, it's to not look for a hack! George and AJ reveal it's possible, even probable, to get more done in less time. Studies confirm everything they say. Plus, George is doing it. AJ keeps everything he needs to do in his head 🙄 . So he is challenge...

Martin Luther King, Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and proclaimed: "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed…" He goes on to share huge dreams for 1963 in the United States. That's thinking BIG! George and AJ get practical on how to rally people to something bigger than themselves. This is the secret to WINNING DEALS! But how d...

George tells the story of a true business negotiation he did to help launch a multi-million dollar company. Through the drama George and AJ unpack 3 Keys you can use in any negotiation: from department stores to high level business deals. It's crazy! HINT: Listen closely there are lots of other hidden keys sprinkled throughout the story. Please help people find this podcast by leaving a review of...

"Share the Load" is an ancient concept. George and AJ get real and practical on how a leader shares the load. It's definitely harder than it looks! The good news is: there are attitudes you can develop to become a "Share the Load" leader and practices you can do to make you better at it with your team. So, no one drops the load! But… You'll never know if you don't listen in. For more on "Share the...

George faces a huge challenge trying to lead a strategic offsite for 80 top leaders of a multi-national company. ALL BY HIMSELF. When he tries to Share the Load it's a disaster. Listen to find out why. AJ and George pull from ancient history to learn how one must share the load. This conversation will give you answers you never knew to ask, but so glad you did after listening to this podcast. Plea...

It can feel like a jungle out there to find the right CPA, Banker, Attorney or Insurance Agent. How do you know that referral from your friend is best for you!?! George and AJ cut through the brush to show you how to interview and select a great expert that best matches you. They talk about: How do you focus your search? What do you ask them? How do you know they are the best fit for you? And more...

It can be kind of scary going to talk to our professional advisors: like a Banker, CPA, Lawyer, Insurance Agent, or whoever else. It may even feel like going to the doctor or mechanic, you don't know what they're going to tell you. Good or bad. Not to mention the cost. But what if you knew you were smarter them!?! AJ is stunned by this idea. How is that possible? And that launches George and AJ in...

For most entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders we NEVER stop. In other words, we really don't respect our own vacation time, we just keep working, even when we are away. This kind of lifestyle is NOT sustainable. George knows, he tried. He and AJ explore how to have a glorious vacation time, so we come back renewed, rejuvenated, restored! Listen in and then plan your next vacation to be resto...

As a Part-Time Entrepreneur you can enter the world of Free Enterprise. George and AJ grab the bull by the horns (that's a Texas expression!) and wrestle out the age old question: "Do you think you will be better off than your parents?" They end up sharing how they are launching their new entrepreneurial endeavors. It's an elegant solution that minimizes their downside risk and maximizes their ups...

George distills 25+ years of experience into 2 key things you can do to experience exponential growth in your business. AJ is all over this business savvy conversation with George, and it has lots of helpful details you can apply. This episode is pure gold! You're gonna love it! Please help people find this podcast by leaving a review of this Podcast! Plus, please share every episodes with your fr...

George actually shares 4 things, but it could be more once you hear AJ's question to George about all things corporate. Most of us treat forming a company as filing some paperwork. We couldn't be MORE WRONG! These 3 things can save you a lot of grief, even if your already operating your company. It's NOT TOO LATE! REMEMBER: You can make changes to the corporate documents any time you want (provide...

AJ is stunned. How does MONEY BUY HAPPINESS like the headlines claim? George doesn't believe it either. So, he investigated the study these headlines and articles were based on. George and AJ discuss the study and questions like: What are we chasing as human beings? Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness? What is contentment? And more… But, George's investigation led him to a Happiness Master...

To WATCH this podcast go to the Live Truly Free YouTube channel . The podcast opens with Hugh Grant summing up the state of the world in regards to "Love Actually" to Dianne Sawyer. Basically, Hugh explains why we're so lonely! George and AJ pick up the conversation from last week: Alone VS. Lonely - at the top or bottom - Episode 23. So, the day this podcast comes out is the Thursday before Easte...

Apple's Tim Cook Says Being a CEO Is a 'Lonely Job.' according to Inc. Magazine. Fast Company says: "There is an epidemic of loneliness among leaders, and the forces that fuel it are insidious." And they refer to Tim Cook and Howard Schultz of Starbucks. George and AJ delve into what loneliness is all about. They discuss why everyone is lonely at one time or another. But they don't stop there, the...

Are the ultra rich more happy or less happy than most people? George shares a story that will blow your mind! We all think more money equals more happiness. Wait until you hear how much it costs to go the "Happiest Place on Earth". George and AJ discuss: Does your work make you happy? Because that is THE wealth creator for most of us. Somehow George ties all this to Steven Spielgberg and his lates...

George introduces AJ to the famous song from Fiddler on the Roof: "If I were a Rich Man."  Using the lyrics of this song they discuss the desire to be rich. Bringing in current stats on the wealthy, they explore the question: what if being rich is NOT your ultimate goal in life? Do you think being rich will solve your current problems? Listen in and decide for yourself. After George and AJ recorde...

In life we all hit Success Barriers. Typically, they're invisible - we bounce off of them and are often not even sure what just happened. Right!?! In this episode George and AJ talk about the essence of The Next Level Navigator (George's strategic process). And how it can work both for your personal life and your business to break through these barriers and create great strategies that lead to suc...

This conversation will totally change how you perceive yourself and your future. It's practical dreaming at its best. We know that sounds like an oxymoron, but trust us: IT'S NOT! AJ nails it! Judge your dreams by how much you desire to pursue them, NOT how realistic that dream is. We want you to find meaning in your life. And this podcast will move you in that direction, as you begin to: Discover...

What's the best way to capture your stream of consciousness? Writing by hand or typing on a keyboard? AJ asks George if this a generational bias? Or, is it actually more effective? This leads to how to develop and write great strategies using the "iterative" strategic process George developed called The Next Level Navigator. But wait… They go sooooo much further. Imagine that you never wrote down...

"Ready, FIRE, Aim" is one of AJ's favorite chapters from George's book: "The Next Level Entrepreneur". Because that's what most entrepreneurs do. AJ wants to know more from George after reading for the audiobook. AJ admits he did "FIRE" before he "Aimed" in starting his company. And like the chapter says, he wasted resources, including lots of time! This podcast will focus you like a laser beam to...

After reading for the audiobook: "The Next Level Entrepreneur", AJ is full of questions for George. He starts with the chapter: "…castles in the air" based on the quote from Henry David Thoreau. This conversation reveals great insights into how to lead fullfilling lives and not ones of resignation! And of course, how to Live Truly Free! Please help people find us by sharing this Podcast with other...

George and AJ share a major announcement after working on this project ALL YEAR! That would actually be 3 weeks. We're only 1 month into the year! 😂 Tune in to find out. And hear a very special sneak peek of what they've been working on. We know you're gonna love it!!! We'd love to hear what you think in the comments or email us! Thanks!!! Please help people find us by sharing this Podcast with o...