Roger Upchurch was a successful homebuilder in Indiana—until the 2008 market crash pushed him into the synthetic marijuana trade. He built a multi-million dollar K2 empire, making over $50,000 a week, until an undercover DEA agent brought it all down. At 69 years old, Roger was sentenced to 4 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and money laundering. In this jaw-dropping episode, he reveals how he went from building homes to building a drug empire—and what it cost him.

00:00:00 From Home Builder to Prisoner: The Roger Upchurch Story

00:04:40 Journey to Home Building Career

00:08:21 Transition from Real Estate to K2 Business

00:12:59 DEA Raid and Financial Seizure

00:18:00 The Business of Selling K2

00:22:21 Managing a Business with Limited Capital

00:26:31 Setting Up a Makeshift Production Line

00:31:16 Concerts and Charity Events for Veterans

00:35:34 Entering a Business Partnership and Profit Sharing

00:39:48 Expectations vs. Reality: First Impressions of Prison

00:44:35 Unseen Side of Incarceration: Professional Underpinnings

00:48:55 Life as a Camp Driver in Prison

00:53:16 Life during Lockdown in a Prison Camp

00:57:09 Navigating Life with the "OG" Title in Prison

01:01:12 Life After Prison: Overcoming Obstacles with a Criminal Record

01:05:16 Charity Event Featuring Car Giveaway

01:09:52 Episode Conclusion

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