Guys Trip

In this episode, you will learn:

How Scott has walked away from businesses and careers that weren't the right fit for what he wanted for his life, and his family.

The power of stopping to reflect and connect with other great men.

Resources + Links

Connect with Scott

Facebook @scottrammage

Instagram @scottrammage

Check out Kyle's guest episode on Brother of Fatherhood podcast

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz

The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan

Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse

Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip

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Show Notes

Quitting can be the best thing for you if it's something that isn't the right fit or giving you the life you want. In this episode, I'm joined by fellow husband, father, retired teacher, and founder of Brotherhood of Fatherhood, Scott Rammage. Scott shares his story of closing down a business, and leaving past careers that weren't serving his desire to make an impact, or be there for his family. Going from good and "safe" to create something great. Now Scott creates the type of events and experiences for men that he was missing for himself, helping them discover the power of pausing, reflecting, and connecting with other great men. Getting down to what matters most.

04:00 Meet dad, entrepreneur, and husband to his high school sweetheart, Scott!

06:15 When did you know you were going to marry her?

09:15 Stop reading for the trophy and start reading for the meat!

14:40 If you designed a Guy's Trip, what would you do?

17:50 What has your career journey looked like?

19:40 Shutting down a business and getting into 350k in debt to save his family.

26:00 How Scott created a leadership class.

31:30 What helped you walk away from past businesses and careers when they weren't the right fit?

36:15 Why did you start creating these experiences for men?

42:00 The power of creating things you need, in YOUR WAY.

44:00 What surprised you most about creating an event and seeing it evolve?

50:20 How do you get a bunch of men to drop their egos and get vulnerable?

53:15 Why should men make sure to take time to stop and connect?

In this episode, you will learn:

Tim's career journey from being both a NYC FireFighter and RN, to investing in real estate! How Tim has created Cityside Capital, and is creating more time freedom to spend with his family.

Resources + Links

Connect with Tim

City Side Capital https://citysidecap.com/

Email [email protected]

Check out my episode on Tim's podcast

Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse

Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip

https://www.guystrip.co/

Order my book! Guys' Trip by Kyle Depiesse

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Show Notes

Are you multi-passionate? Today's guest is a husband, father, Lieutenant NYC FireFighter, retired nurse, real estate investor and principal partner at Cityside Capital! I'm excited for you to hear my conversation with Tim Lyons. Learning more about Tim and his career journey Tim is no stranger to hard work, and he and I share commonalities in our stories, looking at our busy careers and desiring to create more time and money freedom for ourselves and our families. Tim shares what he likes most about being a Firefighter, and how he has not only become a real estate investor, but has also created a way for others to invest in Cityside Capitol to get into the real estate investing game too!

05:00 Meet native New Yorker, Firefighter, RN and investor Tim Lyons.

08:40 If you led a Guys Trip, what would you do?

11:20 What is one thing you want to do that you haven't gotten around to yet?

14:30 What has your career journey looked like becoming a NYC Fire Fighter 4 years after 9/11?

22:00 Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and getting into real estate investing.

24:15 What is Cityside Capital? 28:20 How do you go from pain point to taking action to change your life?

31:00 What is coming for Cityside Capital in 2023?

36:40 Advice for people who are struggling with imposter syndrome.

38:30 What is the most and least common question you get as a NYC FireFighter?

42:00 What will you miss the most about being a FireFighter?

44:15 How does it feel getting called to a fire?

46:40 Parallels between working as a FireFighter and entrepreneur.

In this episode, you will learn:

How Austin has gotten out of victim mindset, helps others do the same, and is building his empire from the road living RV life.

Resources + Links

Connect with Austin on Instagram @austin_linney

https://www.instagram.com/austin_linney/

Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse

Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip

https://www.guystrip.co/

Order my book! Guys' Trip by Kyle Depiesse

Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA

Show Notes

Are you putting yourself in rooms and in peer groups that are full of opportunities? In this episode I'm joined by investor, coach, and fellow podcaster, Austin Linney! Austin shares his story from becoming a drug addict and alcoholic to upleveling his habits, mindset, and peer group, to change his life. Austin shares how he overcame victim mindset, and has gone on to build multiple businesses. He also shares how freeing himself up to live on the road doing RV life has given him the opportunity to connect with others more whether it be employees or potential business partners.

04:00 Meet Texas native and full time traveler, Austin Linney.

08:40 Austin's previous drug addiction and victimhood.

14:00 How did you begin to turn your life around?

15:50 How to stop negative habits.

17:40 What have you done to uplevel your peer group?

19:30 What has your career journey looked like?

24:00 Building a business to create impact.

30:00 Why are you specifically looking at acquiring HVAC companies? 36:30 What's coming up on your schedule living RV life?

42:15 Are you saying yes and placing yourself in rooms of opportunity?

In this episode, you will learn:

How Eric has navigated multiple career changes from corporate, to being a teacher, to being a stay at home dad.

Resources + Links

Follow Eric on LinkedIn @ericnilsson

Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse

Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip

https://www.guystrip.co/

Order my book! Guys' Trip by Kyle Depiesse

Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA

Show Notes

Are you thinking about a career change or entering a new season of life? In this episode, I'm talking career changes, letting go of ego, and fatherhood with my friend Eric Nilsson. Eric and I's career paths have been very similar as we've both gone from corporate, to being teachers and mentors, to being promoted to stay at home dad. Eric shares his perspective he's gained as he's worked in different roles, in different industries, and what it means to live fully in the present. Ultimately relationships are at the core of everything, and something Eric is great at is diving into conversations that really matter. Making relationships the foundation as seasons of life and work come and go.

02:30 Meet Eric Nilsson.

09:40 How do you approach making goals in major areas in your life?

13:30 What has your career been like transitioning into different industries and roles?

17:00 Was it a struggle for your identity making the transition to stay at home dad?

21:40 Do you know what you want your next season to look like as your kids get older?

28:15 Has it always been easy for you to have vulnerable conversations?

30:30 How to live in the present and create meaningful relationships.

32:20 If you hosted a Guys Trip, where would you go?

In this episode, you will learn:

How the Green Coffee Company came to be, and how they're changing the coffee industry through new technology!

Resources + Links

Connect with Adam

Email [email protected]

@legacygroupinvestments

Try Green Coffee Co - Email [email protected] to order or request samples

https://gcc-coffee.com/our-coffees

Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse

Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip

https://www.guystrip.co/

Order my book!Guys' Trip by Kyle Depiesse

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Show Notes

Do you like to talk about investments over a great cup of coffee? In this episode, I learn some new facts about coffee that surprised me from partner of Legacy Group Investing, Adam Jason. Adam shares his journey from law school, to moving to Colombia to follow an entrepreneurial itch and start Green Coffee Co. We've personally invested in Green Coffee Company, and whether you're an accredited investor looking to diversify your portfolio or you simply want to learn more about coffee and its industry this is a great episode for all of the above.

03:40 Get to know Adam Jason.

09:15 If you led a guys trip, where would you go?

12:00 The journey from law school to moving to Colombia to start a new business.

17:20 Advice for investors who may be concerned about their money being safe in Colombia.

20:40 What is the Green Coffee Company?

26:00 What technology is taking the Green Coffee Company to the next level?

30:40 How is Black Rifle Co similar and different from Green Coffee Co?

34:30 Where do you think Starbucks is heading?

41:50 Fast forwarding the next couple years, what is the goal?

45:00 The life of a coffee bean.

48:30 What is the time frame from the tree to enjoying a cup of coffee?

52:00 Have you started to think about what's next?

In this episode, you will learn:

Mantas' journey from beginning his fitness career in NYC, to starting Surf Yoga Beer, and where he is today, just 5 days after quitting his 10 year career as a Soul Cycle instructor.

How Mantas has scaled an experience focused business.

Resources + Links

Follow Mantas on Instagram | @mantaszvinas

https://www.instagram.com/mantaszvinas/

Learn about upcoming trips

https://www.surfyogabeer.com/

Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse

Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip

https://www.guystrip.co/

Order my book!Guys' Trip by Kyle Depiesse

Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA

Show Notes

You know the answer. You don't necessarily need to write out the pros and cons, you just know in your gut when it's time to make a change, go after a dream, or give your body what it needs. In this episode, I'm joined by the founder of Surf Yoga Beer, Mantas Zvinas! Mantas shares how his career has evolved over the years while building his business, his 10 years living in New York City, and what led him to quit to pursue something more. How do you know when it's time to rest vs run in your life and business? How do you know when it's time to bet on something new and make a change? We dive into how Mantas has navigated this, including quitting his 10 year career just 5 days ago. It all comes down to being able to tap into your intuition, and trusting your gut.

04:00 Get to know Mantas

07:15 Do you track how many calories you burn training multiple classes a day?

09:00 How do you tune in to your intuition and what your body needs?

11:00 Who had a big impact on you growing up?

13:00 Ways to rest, recharge, and not overwork.

17:20 If you have a Ted Talk for something you're NOT known for what would it be?

21:20 From a film career in china, to a fitness career in New York City.

25:00 How Surf Yoga Beer got started.

27:15 How to check in with your gut and know when it's time for a change.

29:00 How did you scale your business from needing to personally host every event?

33:15 What advice would you give someone wanting to create a community?

37:00 How to find integrators to implement your vision.

41:30 Personally, what are you excited about coming up in the next 6 months?

43:15 What is one thing you've found yourself repeating alot during this transition?

In this episode, you will learn:

How Tyler got into music, lessons from racing, and how to LEARN what fear is trying to teach you!

Resources + Links

Follow Tyler on Instagram | @twilliamslive

Listen to Tyler's music

www.tylerwilliamslive.com

Tune in to Tyler's podcast - Beyond The Limit

Learn more about Fear Formula & coaching with Tyler!

https://www.breakingtherule.com/

Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse

Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip

https://www.guystrip.co/

Order my book!Guys' Trip by Kyle Depiesse

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Show Notes

What do a musician, a race car driver, and an entrepreneur have in common? In this case, today's guest Tyler Williams is all of the above! Tyler and I connected on Instagram, and got to meet and go deeper as he's come on multiple Guys Trips. Tyler has such a range of experiences! We dive into lessons from the skills he's developed from music to racing, and why it's important to learn from fear instead of running from it. We also talk about the cost of the racing industry, and whether racing and entrepreneurship are both a "it takes money to win" game. If something from this episode resonated with you, tag both Tyler and I on Instagram so we can thank you, and I can create more episodes with similar content for you!

04:30 Meet musician, race car driver, and founder of Fear Formula, Tyler Williams!

06:00 Who made the biggest impact on you growing up?

11:20 What does it cost to race at the NASCAR level?

15:15 How much talent goes undeveloped and undiscovered due to cost of the racing industry?

17:15 Do you think it's the same and "it takes money to win" in entrepreneurship too?

19:00 Will we ever see 100% electric cars race in NASCAR?21:30 How do you help people learn from fear?

23:30 How to respond to your kids when they say they're scared.

28:40 What got you into music?

32:20 The breakup that got Tyler singing again.

36:30 What is coming up next for you?

39:15 How can we connect with you?

43:20 Having been to multiple, how would you describe Guys Trips?

John Chapter 2 gives us some insight into how a leader can get people to buy in to the vision he/she has. As a leader, people won't follow your vision until you are able to develop credibility. But how do you do that?

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You've probably heard of creating a gratitude list. But this list might be new for you. And it might be exactly what you need to shift into more gratitude!

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Podcast episode referenced: Ep 174

Have you ever felt like you are stuck in a position because you once thought a certain way? And maybe now you don't think the same way about it? That can feel like a bit of a mental prison.

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