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In this episode of the Be Better Tribe Podcast, I open up about some of my all-time financial L’s… and yeah, there are a few 😅

From missed investment opportunities to real estate decisions I’d love a do-over on, this one is part storytime, part therapy session, and hopefully part lesson for you so you don’t make the same mistakes I did.

Because the truth is… most of us don’t learn money from wins. We learn it from the moments that make us say, “what was I thinking?”

Here are a couple takeaways that stuck with me:

• Financial responsibility is not optional… it compounds just like your investments
• A long-term mindset beats short-term emotions every single time

If you’ve ever made a money move you regret, you’re not alone. The goal isn’t perfection… it’s progress.

Be better today than you were yesterday.

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In this episode of the Be Better Tribe Podcast, I talk about one of the books that has had the biggest impact on me, Atomic Habits by James Clear.

I also share a personal story from my marathon training where I came up short of my goal. It reminded me that big outcomes rarely come from one moment. They come from the small habits we repeat every day.

Three ideas from the book that have stuck with me:

• Small habits lead to massive results over time
• Identity drives behavior and shapes the actions we take each day
• Designing your environment makes good habits easier and bad habits harder

If you are trying to improve your health, career, or mindset, remember that progress comes from consistent small wins.

As James Clear writes, you do not rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.

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Some leaders chase the spotlight. Others just show up every day and become the person everyone trusts.

That’s Eric Branagan-Franco.

In the latest Be Better Tribe Podcast episode I sat down with my former Cal Poly teammate, captain and goalkeeper. Someone I’ve been lucky to call a friend for over 20 years. We talk about pressure, leadership, and how the lessons from competing at a high level carried into his career as a physical therapist and now opening his own practice.

Proud to share a conversation with someone who has always set the standard.

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This episode is with someone who, in many ways, was the original creator of “Be Better." Coach Paul Holocher set a standard for me long before there was a podcast, a brand, or even discussions on mindset.

He was modeling it through discipline, consistency, and the expectation that you could always raise the bar.

In this conversation, we did not focus on the highlight reel or the surface level wins. We talked about the long arc and how early influences shape who we become, how standards are set through behavior rather than words, and how success evolves as our priorities change. The older I get, the more I realize that “Be Better” is not something I invented. It was something I was shown consistently over time.

This one is about honoring the people who quietly shape our standards and challenge us to grow, sometimes without even realizing the imprint they are leaving.

If you have ever had a coach, mentor, or leader who set that standard for you, I think this episode will resonate.

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I recorded a podcast episode this week that I wish I didn’t have to.

It was supposed to be an interview with my uncle.
We talked about it. Planned it.
I thought we had more time.

We didn’t.

He grew up picking strawberries in the fields, broke track records that stood for 20+ years, went to law school, and served the County of San Diego for 25+ years.

But, what I’ll remember most are the 5am fishing trips, the movie theater jokes, the books he gave me, and the conversations about life.

If there’s someone you’ve been meaning to call, interview, thank, or learn from — do it.

Tomorrow isn’t promised.

Over and out. 🫡

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This episode is a special one.

I sit down with Austin Swift, one of my closest friends and someone I’ve been connected to for over 30 years. We grew up together, shared childhood experiences that shaped who we are, and have stayed connected as life, careers, and definitions of success have evolved.

Our conversation dives into friendship, values, growth, and what success really looks like over time. We talk about how early experiences leave a lasting imprint, why community matters more than ever, and how consistency, discomfort, and chasing meaningful experiences have guided both of our paths.

This isn’t about highlight reels. It’s about the long arc—showing up, growing up, and appreciating the people who’ve been there from the beginning.

Takeaways:
- Childhood friendships and shared experiences shape who we become
- Success changes as we grow and our priorities evolve
- Consistency, discomfort, and seeking meaningful experiences compound over time
- 30+ years of connection is something worth honoring

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Midway through life is a crazy thing to think about. It really highlighted that I think I know things, but really I don't know shit. 

The Podcast will hopefully take a bit more of a comedic approach, while still instilling some lessons, stories, and things that have impacted me. Being 39, when the average life expectancy is 78.4 is an interesting place to be.

The bulk of the Podcast is shifting perspective from 'have to' to 'get to' and the impact it has on one's outlook. Finally, the discussion explores the equation E + P = O (Event + Perception = Outcome) and its significance in shaping one's life experiences.

Takeaways

• Reflection on Midway Point
• Shifting Perspective from 'Have To' to 'Get To'
• E + P = O (Event + Perception = Outcome)

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In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Moran, the first boss who took a chance on me and helped shape the leader I am today. From giving me my first cold calling role to trusting me with managing a team early on, Stephanie’s belief changed the trajectory of my career. At MINDBODY, she built programs that didn’t just hit numbers, they built people, many of whom went on to become VPs, founders, and entrepreneurs. This conversation is about leadership that compounds over time, the power of belief, and what it really means to build others up. The very first interview of the Be Better Tribe Podcast starts here.

Takeaways:

• Connect with people.
• Be Coachable.
• Work Ethic.

At the end you'll here us discuss you don't "have" to you "get" to. This one simple shift in words changes everything. We'll focus more here another time.

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This episode is about the books that have shaped how I approach growth, adversity, leadership, and meaning. These weren’t just good reads, they challenged my assumptions, reframed how I see obstacles, and reminded me what actually matters when things get hard.

Each book offered something different: discipline, perspective, resilience, humility, and clarity. Together, they’ve influenced how I show up at work, at home, and in my own head.

The books:

Atomic Habits – James Clear

You Are a Badass – Jen Sincero

The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz

Mindset – Carol Dweck

Grit – Angela Duckworth

The Energy Bus – Jon Gordon

The Obstacle Is the Way – Ryan Holiday

The Tattooist of Auschwitz – Heather Morris

Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl

The Last Lecture – Randy Pausch

Tuesdays with Morrie – Mitch Albom

La Tienda - Felipe Munoz

Takeaways

- Small habits, repeated daily, shape who we become.

- How we interpret challenges often matters more than the challenge itself.

- Meaning, purpose, and perspective can carry us through even the hardest moments.

If you’ve read any of these, or have a book that changed your perspective, I’d love to hear which one and why.

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This is about my personal journey of walking the Camino de Santiago, reflecting on the physical, mental, and spiritual challenges, as well as the impactful conversations and life lessons I experienced along the way. It taught me the importance of cherishing time and making meaningful decisions in life.

Takeaways

• The Camino de Santiago is a transformative journey that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual challenges.
• Impactful conversations and experiences on the Camino can lead to valuable life lessons and insights.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Structure
• 07:42 The Decision to Walk the Camino
• 13:23 Impactful Conversations on the Camino