Do what you love and get paid for it. For Episode 8 I reached out to a man who has monetized his passions in a sector that is notoriously difficult to monetize. Pete Maina is living his dream. Pete is a larger than life personality and gets paid to fish and to talk about fishing. He has owned publications and worked on networks such as NBC, FOX, and OLN. Pete is one of the highest profile media anglers.

In this episode we discuss how he transitioned from a young guide to a compensated angler. We dive deep into the prescription for getting paid for what you love to do - how he decided he was worth it, and what factors were in play for Pete to ask for money for his services. Pete is also a freedom minded person and so we talk about the impacts of the hast 2 years, including his outlook on things like Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and Bitcoin.

In addition to being an advocate for freedom, human growth & potential, Josh Ketry is a business owner, entrepreneur, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Josh writes a very interesting substack page called "The Rationalist". He recently wrote an amazing piece on the importance of decentralization - so good that I had to have him on the show. In this episode we discuss:

• The benefits of training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• The importance and function of decentralization in solving the problems of corruption and inefficiencies in politics, voting, finance, and other areas
• Josh discusses his amazing success and transformation adhering to the Carnivore Diet and the many unforeseen pitfalls that can cause harm within the Standard American Diet

Nic Gregoriades is an entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and black belt under the legendary Roger Gracie. Nic comes on to the show to discuss his philosophy on life, business ownership, spirituality, and training. What resulted was one of the most fascinating and honest discussions produced for this show - a real gem for anyone looking to identify their own challenges and seek balance in life. Nic is the host of The Liberation Mentor Podcast, as well as a multiple time author, including his latest book, Aligned.

https://www.liberationmentor.com/

Paul Halme is a former stockbroker turned entrepreneur. He has built several successful businesses and continues to provide consulting services to martial arts gym owners around the world. Paul is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Travis Lutter. Paul comes on to the show to talk about investing, training, cryptocurrencies, and what it takes to capture recurring revenue and pursue the life that you have always wanted - following your passion and turning it into success.

Ryan O'Connor is a Toronto based lawyer who has recently raised his profile in the media by advising and discussing Charter Rights as they relate to the ongoing covid restrictions. Ryan comes onto the show to discuss the state of the current situation, the rights of the individual, government restrictions, and what can be done to effect change.

Tom and Nick Karadza are two brothers who own and operate Rockstar Real Estate in Oakville, ON. Rockstar is not only a successful real estate brokerage firm, but it also facilitates a large investment group. The theme for Rockstar is "Your Life, Your Terms" - they have a podcast of the same name. Tom and Nick counsel their members on buying and selling investment homes, as well as alternative investment options like precious metals and crypto currencies - how to live life on your terms and to not work for other people. In this episode, we talk about it all.

Richard Bresler and Scott Burr are co authors of the book Worth Defending, an amazing story about Richard's journey in life and how a chance meeting with a jiu jitsu master (Rorion Gracie) was the catalyst that lead Richard on a quest for self realization and self improvement. Through his friendship with Rorion, Richard explains how he turned his life around by finding jiu jitsu and helped contribute to the birth of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in America, a martial arts revolution, and the creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Chris Haueter enjoyed a career in law enforcement and in the US Marine Corps before becoming one of the "Dirty Dozen" - a group of the first 12 American BJJ black belts. Chris travels the world teaching seminars and is an amazing inspirational speaker. Chris comes on to the show to discuss his perspective on life, society, and the impact that his training has had on his personal growth.