Equal Matters

Pay attention to social media and you'll hear influencers define success one way. Money.

No doubt, earning money is wonderful. Money affords you not just security, but freedom as well.

But, it's not the only way to be successful. My wife, Mrs. Hunter, joins us today to discuss how our definitions of success have evolved over the years.

Success, ultimately, is an individual pursuit and therefore should only be defined by you.

Join us and share your definition of success.

I'm fortunate to have chased my dreams. The pursuit isn't all sunshine and roses. Oh no, there's clouds and thorns. Because the chase comes many lesson to learn.

Today, six major mistakes I've made. Personal ones. Ones that impacted how I viewed myself, my relationships with loved ones, and just flat out dumb decisions.

I share them in hopes you can learn from them.

A career spent chasing the dream is amazing, but it also teaches you about yourself and how your decisions impact others.

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Hi, I'm Rob Hunter. For 23-years I pursued the dream of becoming a radio talk show host. I achieved that dream. And have just changed careers at the age of 45.

Today, lessons in what I've learned.

Going for it comes with sacrifice, but brings rewards. It's not all sunshine and rainbows. However, when you look back you can appreciate doing whatever it took.

Here are 8 I have learned along the way. If you are going for it, here's what to be prepared for. If you want to go for it, here's what to expect. If you have a kid that's going for it, send them this podcast.

For 23 years I've pursued a career as a radio talk show host. It was my dream. A dream that I have now fulfilled.

For the past three and a half years, my big brother Mike Russell and I took Russell & Hunter to #1 in the ratings.

I'm ready to have a different conversation. Still about freedom. Now, personal freedom.

My journey has been filled with ups and downs, twists and turns. All taught me important lessons about myself, which helped guide this decision.

Today on Equal Matters, why I'm choosing the path less traveled to pursue the entrepreneurial journey of helping two companies I own, Painted Porch Strategies and Earn It All.

For 23 years I've been focused on the concept of freedom. Now, I'm shifting into helping you find your personal freedom through communication & change with Painted Porch. And fitness, and nutrition with Earn It All.

Thanks for being here. Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? [email protected]

A new journey begins.

If you've ever wondered what it was like to be in a touring band, you're about to find out.

Before and after a live performance in Mesa, Arizona, The Color 8 let's us into their world. You'll learn about how they operate as a band. You will also hear clips from this performance.

The Color 8 is unlike any other band you've heard. They shred, rap, sing, groove, and sax.

Jerm, Wisco 3, Kal the Guitar Hero, & Ashton Vaughn Charles know their different musical backgrounds are their collective strength.

Today you will get to know them.

This conversation covers a ton. What their purpose is, how they create, how they communicate when disagreeing, and how they live with each while they tour.

Find the band online here.

The Color 8 is currently (October 2023) on tour with Don Broco across the US and Canada.

Share this episodes with the friends you wanted to be in a band with.

Change happens. One of the best tools to manage change is called the dichotomy of control.

Here's how I learned this lesson the hard way.

2007 was a pivotal year for me. A year of massive change. I moved to Phoenix and adapted to working on the Darrell Ankarlo Show. Darrell was an incredible radio host. For me, this was taking a professional step backwards that really was a big step forward both personally and professionally.

I changed a lot.

2007 also happened to be an emotionally crushing football season. The New England Patriots lost the Super Bowl after a perfect regular season.

I was emotionally devastated. Luckily, I've learned since then how to manage my emotions and thoughts.

Today, I explain how taking the view from above of my 2007 helped me understand fully what I'm in control of. Me.

Hopefully you can apply the lessons I've learned the hard way to learn to take control.

Thank you for being here and allowing me space to share.

Traveling is one of life's most rewarding experiences. Traveling together is even better.

Charlie Crull is the Vice President of Group Operations with Cruise & Tour. They put together unique tours that you can't get anywhere else.

With Charlie we talk about some travel adventures we've had. I've been to 14 countries. He's been to all 7 continents.

And he's put together a tour of Ireland for us next summer. You'll also get some insight into what we will see & experience together.

Click here to see the itinerary. Call 800-383-3131 to book. Book now, save $100.

This will be a once in a lifetime adventure.

The people you meet along the way is what makes travel so special. The locals hanging out in an Irish Pub in Dublin. John, our Irish tour guide, directing us to great places. We'll do this together and will enjoy these memories forever.

Join us here to chat about adventure and come along for our very own journey.

Cheers.

Equal Matters explores realism, depth, & knowledge.

Decisions create patterns. Decisions lead to results. Looking at those results truthfully is what allows you to change for the better.

Almost all Americans agree, we'd like to change for the better. But, how?

Change requires honesty, effort, and tools.

Today, we discuss how to change. Specifically, which tools I used to overcome depression (without drugs).

These are tools you can use and these are tools we can use in our country. We decide who to vote for. Our decisions have led to decisions, patterns, and results.

In 1979, America funded a war against Russian aggression. In 2001, American soldiers were at war in that country. Now, in 2023 we are funding another war against Russian aggression.

Do what you always do, get what you always got.

Unless we change that. Change also requires personal responsibility.

Join in.

Are you ready to change for the better? Master Your Message will help. Loaded with tools and techniques, you will become a more confident communicator and performer. Sign up here.

Or accelerate your learning and implementation. I'll personally coach you to help you change. Click here to set up a 20 minute intro call.

Change is up to you.

Decisions determine direction.

Prior to 9/11/01 there were key decisions made by US Presidents.

To fund the Afghan resistance against a Russian invasion, to launch a war against Iraq in '91, to not kill Osama bin Laden in 1998.

All tough decisions. Decisions that continue to ripple through time with consequences.

Decisions worth examining. On Equal Matters, host Rob Hunter, takes a view from above at the consequential decisions related to the September 11 attacks.

Not to blame. To think differently. To spot the patterns of these presidential decisions and learn from them.

To help us be more informed voters.

In part 1 of a 2 part series, we rewind the clock 22-years before 9/11 on the 22nd year of being reminded to 'never forget.'

Never forget means leaning from those past decisions to apply them today. It starts back in 1979 when the Russian invaded Afghanistan.

America paid for the resistance. The resistance that is related to Al Qaeda.

44-years later, America is funding another resistance against Russian aggression. This time in Ukraine.

Which makes it a perfect time to take a look at decisions by Carter, Reagan, H.W. Bush, and Clinton.

Equal Matters is a show about realism, depth, and knowledge.

Thanks for joining us.

Sleep is critically important.

For most of my life, I didn't think this was true. So I always overextended myself. Until a schedule change brought a blessing of more sleep.

Not just more sleep, better sleep.

Dr. Steve Hruby focuses on overall health which ties into sleep. Today, he shares what your body and mind do when you sleep, why focusing on sleep gives you an advantage , and how to start sleeping better.

Dr. Steve is a chiropractor based in Scottsdale, Arizona. His practice is called KaiZen Progressive Health.

My name is Rob Hunter. I'm a radio talk show host, communications and performance coach, an executive with Earn It All, and co-host of The Brewmance podcast.

Let's link up. I can help you communicate and perform more effectively. Schedule a 20-minute chat here.