On this episode of ClockingOut we got honest about the creator grind. Algorithms hide good work. Consistency feels invisible. Going live with 1–2 viewers tests your nerves. We talked through all of it and shared what keeps us moving.

POAPs tonight:

ClockingOut Hustle Proof POAP #5 — for followers who joined live and were active in chat for 5+ minutes

ClockingOut VeeFriends Giveaway POAP #5 — for supporters who keep the convo going after the stream by answering the two questions below👇 in a public post tagging or mentioning ClockingOut

Questions to answer:

1.Have you ever posted something you thought was fire but it barely reached anyone because of the algorithm

2.Why do you think that happened and what would you try next

Links 🔗 Stay Connected

https://linktr.ee/ClockingOutPodcast

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 Cold open and welcome. POAPs are live across Twitch, YouTube, and X

03:30 How to claim: live chat + 5 minutes. Giveaway option if you missed live

04:40 Last week’s winner (Tristan) and graded CGC card raffle

08:10 Tonight’s topic: The Digital & Social Media Grind

11:30 Why social might soon feel pay-to-play. IDs, limits, ad walls

16:45 Algorithms help and hurt. Attention cuts both ways

18:50 The fake vs real tension online. Burnout and gimmicks

21:20 Rapid-fire Q&A setup

21:31 Q1: Most discouraging algo moments

24:51 Two-account lesson. Separate lanes to think less and grow more

31:36 AI makes creation faster. Also raises the bar for small creators

37:06 POAP shoutouts and this week’s raffle poll

41:14 Schedule: back live Friday. Last day to claim this week’s POAPs

42:31 Sign-off and love to the chat

Tonight we dug into what community really means when you’re chasing something bigger than yourself. We talked about showing up, staying motivated when people don’t “get it,” and why small wins matter. We also touched on Web3, POAPs, DAOs, and the tension between popularity and real creativity.

You’ll hear honest thoughts on building a support system, protecting your energy, and keeping your integrity as a creator. Big love to everyone who pulled up live and added to the conversation.

POAPs tonight

ClockingOut Hustle Proof POAP #4 — for viewers who joined live and were active in chat.

ClockingOut VeeFriends Giveaway POAP #4 — for supporters who keep the convo going after the stream by answering the two prompts in a public post and tagging ClockingOut.

Links 🔗 Stay Connected: https://linktr.ee/ClockingOutPodcast

Guiding questions from the episode:

* Q1: Share one small win you’ve had recently that others might have overlooked.

* Q2: What’s the best way to support someone’s dream when you don’t have money or resources?

Chapters / Timestamps

0:00 Intro, show open, tonight’s focus

0:39 POAPs this week, how to qualify

2:20 Tech hiccup, platform roll call

2:34 New plan: secret phrase claiming (why and how)

3:36 Why move off claim links

3:56 Topic setup: Community & Support

4:56 Showing up for others vs wanting support

6:26 First real community experience through VeeFriends

8:58 What “safe community” feels like

10:48 Social media reality and attention

12:59 Why you want a community (ask yourself)

14:34 Structure vs freestyling content

16:01 Integrity when hosting guests

16:58 POAPs as “thank you” for people’s time

19:03 Who you surround yourself with matters

21:05 Jealousy, energy drains, staying positive

23:22 Shout-outs to supporters and creators

26:00 DM anxiety and keeping in touch

28:18 Chat: “Web3 needs community” — response

30:00 Web3 as money vs tech; why POAPs help onboard

33:30 Adoption analogies (AI, tap-to-pay)

34:16 Building community for the right reasons

35:31 Bots vs real supporters; quality over quantity

41:27 Learning from feedback; small numbers, real value

42:59 Clearer rules; apology on wallet/claim mix-ups

45:20 Industry realities, staying authentic

49:22 DAOs, trust, money, and conflict

55:32 Comfort, cliques, and breakdowns in communities

57:58 Patience and workload in group projects

58:59 View count check; schedule reminder

1:00:46 How to claim VeeFriends Giveaway POAP #4 this week

1:01:04 Hustle Proof POAP #4 winners announced (Leonardo, Robert)

1:01:28 Final message: stay true, show up, keep your character

ClockingOut.Net

What really stops us from starting? In this solo ClockingOut episode PR (King of Hearts) gets honest about doubt, judgment, money/time excuses, and the “I’ll do it tomorrow” loop. We cover practical ways to start small, protect your energy, and deal with unsupportive voices plus how starting creates its own confidence.

Livestream POAP: Join live on Twitch/YouTube/X and interact in chat.

Supporter POAP (first 20): Follow ClockingOut, share or reply to a question from this episode and tag/mention ClockingOut.

Each POAP = 1 entry toward this week’s VeeFriends graded card giveaway. Collect more = better odds.

Links 🔗 Stay Connected: https://linktr.ee/Cloc...

Guiding questions from the episode:

1.What stopped you from starting your passion project sooner?

2.Do you remember the exact moment you said, “I’ll do it tomorrow”?

3.What’s worse: being judged for trying or ignored for doing nothing?

Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 Cold open + intro (“ClockingOut the pod you play when it’s time to move”)

02:30 Tonight’s theme: The Fear of Starting

04:40 POAPs & Giveaway rules (Live + Supporter)

07:05 Why POAPs (onboarding to wallets & utility)

09:20 What stops us? Doubt, time, money, judgment

12:05 The “only negative gets noticed” job trap

15:55 Signs it’s time to move on (burnout, clock-watching)

20:30 Purpose over paychecks

24:55 Story: learning to create despite dyslexia

29:45 Proof excuses: how PR shipped an album young

35:20 Hiding dreams from friends & family (and how to protect them)

39:50 Tactic: start accounts separate from personal to reduce judgment

43:10 Kill “I’ll do it tomorrow” start now

44:30 Chat prompt: one word that used to be your fear

48:45 Judgment vs. regret: which stings more?

55:15 Final 3 prompts to answer for Supporter POAP #2

57:20 Giveaway reminder + schedule (Mon/Wed/Fri)

58:40 Close: “Start scared, start small but start.”

Feeling unseen at the 9–5 but loud in your real life? In this ClockingOut solo stream, PR (King of Hearts) breaks down what it’s like to put in work that goes unnoticed, how to spot the signs it’s time to move on, and why building your own lane (and community) matters. We also kick off weekly POAP drops and a VeeFriends giveaway.

What you’ll hear:

.Real talk on being undervalued and “clock-watching”

.When to speak up vs. when to bounce

.Why passion paychecks (but money’s still a tool)

.How our POAP system works + how to qualify

.POAPs & Weekly VeeFriends Giveaway

Livestream POAP: Join live on Twitch/YouTube/X and interact in chat.

Supporter POAP (first 20): Follow ClockingOut, share or reply to a question from this episode and tag/mention ClockingOut.

Each POAP = 1 entry toward this week’s VeeFriends graded card giveaway. Collect more = better odds.

Links 🔗 Stay Connected: https://linktr.ee/Cloc...

Chapters Timestamps:

00:01 Cold open + intro “most listened to…”

00:46 Tonight’s topic: Invisible at work, loud in life

02:32 Weekly VeeFriends giveaways plan

03:09 How POAPs work (2 types) + participation rules

06:04 This week’s prize: VeeFriends graded card

06:24 Schedule: Mon/Wed/Fri streams

07:27 Re-framing the topic (why energy dies at work)

09:25 Personal example: only mistakes get noticed

12:17 Audience Q: “Ever felt your work went unnoticed?”

16:10 What a healthy team feels like

17:18 Seniority vs. merit—being overlooked

18:20 Signs it’s time to leave (clock-watching, dread)

20:33 Hard truth: skill, pay, and experience alignment

23:27 “Passion on demand” bosses & why that fails

26:58 Job-hopping and the same old feeling

27:54 Teen story: passed over for supervisor, fought process

34:17 Lesson: loyalty ≠ growth; ask, then act

37:08 Keeping side hustles separate to avoid early doubt

40:05 Getting unexpected support from coworkers

44:06 Burnout: long shifts with no purpose

50:02 Purpose over paychecks (mantra)

52:06 POAP basics & easy wallet setup

56:10 This week’s plan: 2 POAPs per stream

57:10 Show & tell: big box of graded cards

1:03:01 Scheduling notes + next streams

1:04:26 Shoutouts + DM follow-ups for claim links

1:06:14 Outro

In this powerful episode of ClockingOut, I sit down with Mike Dee strength coach, recovery advocate, and founder of the Heavy Breathing Foundation. From battling addiction to building a purpose-driven nonprofit, Mike shares the raw truth behind rebuilding his life one rep at a time. We dive deep into how fitness, mentorship and community outreach are changing lives across North County San Diego. Whether you’re an athlete, creative or someone searching for meaning through the grind this one’s for you.

⏱️ Full Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to ClockingOut

01:45 – Intro: Who is Mike Dee?

04:30 – Overcoming addiction and rebuilding through reps

09:15 – How the Heavy Breathing Foundation was born

13:40 – Creating programs for youth that he wished he had

18:00 – Recovery & strength training: the real overlap

24:20 – Structure, mentorship & consistency: why they matter

31:10 – Behind the scenes of nonprofit life (real talk)

38:45 – What’s next: gala, partnerships, and their future facility

43:20 – The grind no one sees: showing up when no one’s watching

47:00 – The mission: confidence, character, community

52:30 – Why impact - spotlight

56:40 – Final thoughts from Mike

58:20 – ClockingOut Wrap-Up and supporter shout-outs

Support Mike Dee and The Heavy Breathing Foundation

📸 I.G (Instagram):

Mike Dee - @mikemdsm

The Heavy Breathing Foundation - @thisisheavybreathing

Website- https://www.heavybreathingfoundation.org/links?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMTzsBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp5S_1FYmksOQwdix4EOVFcCrGSK3itBW_l1AHW7ZozESIbyVaZ0OnGVlxgzS_aem_WM7yNtB0eRecIxq7GijWCg

🔗 POAPs are live this month for stream viewers and merch buyers check the website for details.

👕 Grab utility-based merch & claim your POAPs: https://ClockingOut.net

🎁 Weekly giveaways. Monthly rewards. Show up, get rewarded 🏅

Join the movement 💪🏼 real stories from real creators turning passion into purpose. Stay Connected Follow & Subscribe to #ClockingOut 📲 on all platforms and share to support independent voices 👇🏼

https://linktr.ee/ClockingOutPodcast?

In this powerful episode of ClockingOut I sit down with 25+ year veteran coach Tristan Tillette, co-founder of VeeFriends Coaches, to explore how character, purpose and community can transform youth sports and lives.

Tristan shares how he and his wife have built a values-first coaching system that uses the VeeFriends IP and collectibles to reward young athletes not just for skills but for kindness, teamwork, and effort. From helping kids believe in themselves to saving a life through a single moment of recognition, this conversation is packed with real stories, emotional moments, and practical insight.

Whether you're a coach, parent, creator, or just someone looking to make a difference this episode will leave you inspired.

Support Tristan and VeeFriends Coaches

📱 X (Twitter): @friendsofveeknt

📸 I.G (Instagram): @friendsofveewithkandtee

Whatnot: https://www.whatnot.com/s/0cPj9HE8

🔗 POAPs are live this month for stream viewers and merch buyers check the website for details.

👕 Grab utility-based merch & claim your POAPs: https://ClockingOut.net

🎁 Weekly giveaways. Monthly rewards. Show up, get rewarded 🏅

Join the movement 💪🏼 real stories from real creators turning passion into purpose. Stay Connected Follow & Subscribe to #ClockingOut 📲 on all platforms and share to support independent voices 👇🏼

https://linktr.ee/ClockingOutPodcast?

In this episode of ClockingOut, I sit down with MP, owner of Extreme Powder Coating and a full-time dad. MP shares his journey from taking over his father’s business to doubling revenue and turning it into a million+ sales company. We discuss the challenges of being a second-generation business owner, balancing family life with multiple hustles, committing to fitness and building generational wealth. MP opens up about the lessons learned from his father, the importance of finishing what you start and why surrounding yourself with the right people is key to success. This episode is packed with business insights, family values and real talk about the grind.

Full Episode Timestamps

0:01 – Intro & welcome to ClockingOut

0:47 – MP introduces himself & Extreme Powder Coating story

3:48 – Realizing opportunities & expanding the business

5:38 – Landing major contracts like the Phillies stadium

7:54 – Lessons learned from MP's father & adapting leadership

10:41 – Tough staffing decisions & running efficiently

14:11 – Hands-on leadership & avoiding the office-only trap

17:00 – The motivation shift after becoming a father

20:02 – Beating the second-generation business failure statistic

23:25 – Learning through mistakes & hands-on training philosophy

27:05 – How quick turnaround times set them apart

30:15 – Finding ways to stand out without advertising

33:10 – Defining generational wealth & providing experiences

36:39 – Balancing multiple roles without burning out

45:16 – The fitness journey sparked by his son's comment

53:06 – Deciding which hustles & investments are worth it

57:22 – Family sacrifices & aligning interests

1:00:33 – Teaching kids to finish what they start

1:05:36 – Dream goal if time & money weren’t an issue

1:13:23 – Final advice: surround yourself with supportive people

1:16:06 – Closing thoughts & gratitude

Support MP of Extreme Powder Coating

📱 X (Twitter): @PfeifferFamBam

👨🏻‍💻 Website: https://linktr.ee/mpfeiffer

🔗 POAPs are live this month for stream viewers and merch buyers check the website for details.

👕 Grab utility-based merch & claim your POAPs: https://ClockingOut.net

🎁 Weekly giveaways. Monthly rewards. Show up, get rewarded 🏅

Join the movement 💪🏼 real stories from real creators turning passion into purpose. Stay Connected Follow & Subscribe to #ClockingOut 📲 on all platforms and share to support independent voices 👇🏼

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In this heartfelt episode of ClockingOut, I sit down with Kaitlyn known online as TheOtherWaffle for an inspiring conversation about teaching, faith, community and navigating life’s toughest moments.

Kaitlyn shares her journey as a middle school teacher, volleyball coach, board gamer and wife, opening up about balancing multiple roles, leading with empathy and setting healthy boundaries. We dive deep into her love for the VeeFriends community, the powerful story of how she met her husband, the lessons she’s learned about mental health and how faith has guided her through challenges.

Whether you’re an educator, creator, or just someone searching for your “tribe,” this episode will leave you with a renewed sense of purpose and a reminder that your worth is never defined by your worst moments.

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome

0:44 – Kaitlyn’s background: Teaching, coaching, and gaming

1:19 – What “Clocking Out” means to Kaitlyn

3:26 – Balancing multiple roles and setting boundaries

6:00 – Wrestling, finding safe spaces & supportive communities

9:01 – The power of the VeeFriends community

11:18 – How Kaitlyn met her husband & a story of resilience

20:04 – Navigating life’s toughest moments together

27:09 – Working together as a married couple in education

33:02 – Faith, community, and finding your people

43:57 – Mental health, depression, and knowing your support system

53:02 – Why Kaitlyn chose teaching over social work

1:02:11 – Building trust and safe spaces for students

1:14:53 – Student relationships, humor, and connection

1:15:53 – Audience shoutouts & final questions

1:16:27 – What people misunderstand most about Kaitlyn

1:20:06 – Advice for others struggling with self-worth

1:24:18 – Closing thoughts & where to find Kaitlyn

Support Kaitlyn a.k.a. TheOtherWaffle

📱 X (Twitter): @TheOtherWaffle

🎲 Board Gaming YouTube Channel :https://www.youtube.com/@ceasethegame22

📸 Instagram (Personal – Private): @kcease13

🔗 POAPs are live this month for stream viewers and merch buyers check the website for details.

👕 Grab utility-based merch & claim your POAPs: https://ClockingOut.net

🎁 Weekly giveaways. Monthly rewards. Show up, get rewarded 🏅

Join the movement 💪🏼 real stories from real creators turning passion into purpose. Stay Connected Follow & Subscribe to #ClockingOut 📲 on all platforms and share to support independent voices 👇🏼

https://linktr.ee/ClockingOutPodcast?

S3 Ep.10 100 Items = 1 Vending Machine - Lets Make It Happen ⏰💥🥊

In this episode I finally lay out the full plan for something I’ve been working on behind the scenes getting the very first ClockingOut vending machine up and running with the help of our community.

The location is locked in. The machine is ready. Now we just need to raise $1,000 or sell 100 items from the ClockingOut store to make it real.

I explain how everything works the POAP system, supporter tiers, raffles and how every single stream, share and shirt sold helps push the mission forward. This isn’t just about snacks or merch… it’s about proving that when a community gets behind an idea, real things can happen.

I also talk about why I started ClockingOut in the first place how it went from a mixtape idea to a full-blown movement to spotlight independent artists, creators and dreamers just like me. If you've been rocking with me or just pulled up for the first time this is the episode to tap into.

Let’s make this vending machine happen. Let’s show what’s possible when we all clock out for something bigger.

🔗 POAPs are live this month for stream viewers and merch buyers check the website for details.

👕 Grab utility-based merch & claim your POAPs: https://ClockingOut.net

🎁 Weekly giveaways. Monthly rewards. Show up, get rewarded 🏅

Join the movement 💪🏼 real stories from real creators turning passion into purpose. Stay Connected Follow & Subscribe to #ClockingOut 📲 on all platforms and share to support independent voices 👇🏼

https://linktr.ee/ClockingOutPodcast?