Hustle The Most

Episode 11 – Putting In The Effort
From frying chicken at KFC to cutting glass at Ace Hardware, my early jobs taught me lessons that stuck far beyond the paycheck. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share stories about awkward first days, greasy kitchens, and Mr. Chuck E. Cheese—and reflect on how culture, effort, and pushing past fear can shape the way we work and succeed.

Episode 10 – Q & A With Hustle The Most: What else do you do?
For the 10th episode, I’m answering listener questions about why I started the podcast, learning to smile again, where my old bandmates are now, lessons from my brother, and what else I do outside the show. Hustle The Most is about moving forward, trying new things, and making the most of the tools you’ve got—and this Q&A is a chance to dig deeper into the stories behind it all.

Episode 9 –When You Are Motivated You Are Always Looking Up To The Next Big Thing.
In the mid-90s, my band Spit went from selling tapes out of our backpacks to playing packed shows, releasing records, and even sharing the stage at Chicago’s Metro. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I reflect on the rush of being young in a rising band, how easy it is to let hype go to your head, and the lessons I learned about friendship, growth, and always looking up to what’s next.

EP8 - How I Started Recording Records In My Garage And Became A Cassette Hocking Entrepreneur!
Starting my first band at 14 felt a lot like the Marshmallow Challenge—messy, uncertain, and full of trial and error. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share how recording our first cassette, hustling tapes at school, and forming new bands taught me lessons about networking, showing up, and why sometimes ignorance really is bliss.

Ep7 - What I Learned From My Big Brother!
Growing up with two brothers under the same roof taught me how different choices can lead to very different lives. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share stories about my brother Jason—his wild spirit, his struggles, and his heart—and reflect on what I learned about family, failure, and the tough calls parents sometimes have to make.

Ep6 - New Friends, Experience And Starting A Band (Part 2)

At 14, I bought a broken-down drum kit for $80—one drum was literally being used as a laundry hamper—and had no idea it would change my life. In this episode of Hustle The Most, Brandon and I look back on forming our first bands, learning how to communicate through music, and discovering how taking a chance on something new can open doors you never imagined.

Episode 5 – New Friends and Experiences (Part 1)
In the early 90s, skateboarding, punk bands, and VHS skate videos shaped who we were. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I sit down with my lifelong friend Brandon to look back on late-night skate sessions, forming our first band, and how those experiences shaped the friends—and people—we’ve become.

Ep4 - Hustle, Hard Work, Back To Zero, Repeat
At 12 years old, I made $80 on my first side gig, bought a beat-up moped, lived off free 7-Eleven scratch-off wins, and learned what it feels like to have your hard work crushed—literally. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share how early hustles taught me about resilience, starting over, and finding value in the lessons even when things don’t go your way.

Episode 3 – Betting against the odds and getting hustled by my dad.
When I was 12, I thought I had the trip of a lifetime lined up—a summer in California. My dad agreed, even promised me spending money, but he knew the odds were slim. In chasing that dream, I hustled baseball cards, comics, and trades until I pieced together my first skateboard. In the end, I never made it west, but I learned lessons about value, knowing your content, and how sometimes the biggest hustle is the one you don’t even see coming.

Ep2 - Kids Can Be So Cruel
When a simple skateboard ride went wrong, I shattered my face, wrecked my teeth, and lost all my confidence overnight. This episode of Hustle The Most is about learning to navigate barriers, finding workarounds, and realizing that confidence is everything when it comes to hustling. It’s also a reminder that we all have insecurities—so choose your words wisely and don’t be the one who tears others down.

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