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Earlier this week I released Thank You Uber which was a piece dedicated to the last 4+ years of driving for the ride share platform. In celebration of this next chapter of my life I wanted to explain how in the world I ended up becoming a driver in the first place, how I was able to pay college loans, rent, bills etc through the platform and some of the lessons I learned. 

Podcast Outline

• Todays Topic : Driver for Uber & building my creative career at the same time (0:15)
• House keeping (2:00)
• • Podcast project thus far, being at 25 iTunes reviews, surviving Super Bowl LIV in Miami, having my 90-Day review at Liquid I.V.
• I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Uber (7:15)
• Spring of 2015 is when I became an Uber Driver during Junior year at Bentley University (9:50)
• • Stayed in Boston for the summer and drove full-time heading into my senior year
• Senior year, I wasn’t worried about getting a job & just focused on enjoying my last year of college (14:20)
• • Drove a few hours a week and did it part-time 
  • Looking into companies / products that I enjoyed but never found the right career fit
• Graduate college, Summer of 2016 I start looking for ways to make money (18:40)
• • Move home, start building Purpose in the Youth Podcast & know that college loans kick in within 6 months
  • I start working for my uncles Garden Center, I hustle other opportunities 
• Move back to Boston & sign a 1 year lease in Allston, MA (21:20)
• • Main objective is to build podcast platform while funding it entirely from driving Uber
  • Was making $1,000 - $1,200 per week before taxes / car expenses 
  • Driving from 6:30am - 10am, gym / creative 10am - 3pm, driving 3pm - 10/11pm
  • Gave me the flexibility to work around other peoples schedule for podcasts
  • Taught me time management
• Moving to LA with $5k saved up and knowing I will keep driving Uber full-time (31:20)
• • Came out here to work on a podcast project, had friends to live with, a small network already and a way to make money
  • Driving 85,000+ miles in 2 years in LA
  • It’s not about the hours you put in, it’s the hours in which you drive where you make the most money 
  • Mon - Sun schedule was a GRIND
  • Learning how to make every dollar count
• My expenses living in LA while driving for Uber (43:05)
• • College loans, car payment, car insurance, rent, food, gas, gym, internet = $2,900+
  • My net driving per week avg $900 - $1,000 per week - before taxes
• October 10, 2019 changed my life & got me OUT of the Uber game (47:35)
• • I posted an IG story telling the world I need a change from Uber
  • Got a DM from Brandin Cohen, founder / ceo of Liquid IV and the rest is history 
• Final Uber Stats (50:20)
• • 19,002 Total rides
  • 4.97 out of 5 star rating
  • Rider preferred in 2018 - Top 2% driver in the world
• 6 of the biggest lessons I learned from Uber (51:30)
• • One ride at a time / one step at a time 
  • Every person has a story to tell
  • Become an excellent listener 
  • Never take a comment from someone else personal 
  • Always move forward 
  • Keep your eyes on the road but stop & look around often
• Bearded Man Community Questions (57:20)
• • Best & worst Uber stories 
  • • Driving to Jay-Z & Diddys crib
    • Picking up Ben Savage aka Corey Mathews from Boy Meets World
    • Someone yacking in the backseat of my car
  • What do you miss about Uber / what was the biggest difficulty with moving into an office job? (104:40)
• Episode Takeaway (107:15)
• • Don’t worry about the big picture, focus on what small steps you can take today 
• Episode Wrap-up (109:10)
• • Hope this pod gave you guys/gals some insight on how Uber got me to where I am today
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Someone asked me on IG Live what’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned from podcasting and it’s for sure the importance of consistency. I know that as long as I continue to show up every day and put in the necessary work consistently then I can accomplish ANY goal I have and so can you. 

Podcast Outline

• Episode 3 Recap (1:15)
• Todays topic - the importance of consistency (8:30)
• • Why we NEED to keep showing up regardless of the results 
• I’ve manifested ALL of my dreams by staying consistent & NOT giving up (14:20)
• • Getting into my dream college Bentley University after being denied 
  • Building Purpose in the Youth Podcast from the ground up
  • Making a living as a full-time creator for Liquid I.V. 
• What I’ve realized about consistency (18:30)
• • Key to accomplishing ANY goal
  • We NEED to become obsessive 
  • The inspiration comes IN the progress of doing
  • It’s NOT as pretty as it might seem
  • It’s GOOD to rest
• What we HATE about consistency (24:10)
• • We NEED to be patient 
  • Not getting the results we’re looking for TODAY
  • The process can seem boring or frustrating 
  • Moments we’re unmotivated & don’t want to put in the work
• Best practices to stay consistent (31:10)
• • Build routines in our day/week where it’s non-negotiable we HAVE to do it
  • Focus on 1-3 things you can do RIGHT NOW
  • We NEED to hold ourselves accountable 
  • We accept that some days will be BETTER than others 
  • STOP comparing yourself to other people
  • We SHOW UP everyday & put in the work
  • We need to ask ourselves daily : how bad do WE WANT IT?
• Bearded Man Community Questions (39:10)
• • What do you do to hold yourself accountable for being consistent? - @MannyGuzman
  • How do you stay consistent as an artist when you’re tired, feeling like everything you make isn’t good quality? - @Benjy44_ (42:30)
  • How do you manage to get back on track after you’ve broken the chain? - @Manu_em_photo (44:30)
  • How to gain momentum when starting something new? @Kevinloganshim (45:50)
  • What’s the biggest misconception you’ve had regarding your journey thus far? - @Trexbrawn (46:50)
• Episode Takeaways (48:15)
• • “Nothing but your consistent effort can unlock the potential buried beneath your fear” - Brianna Wiest
• Episode Wrap-up (49:50)
• • Hope this pod gave you guys/gals some insight on consistency
  • Please screenshot & post this podcast to your IG story tagging me! @Bobbbaaay
  • If I provided enough Bearded Wisdom, plz leave a 1 sentence review on the iTunes Podcast App!
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Someone asked me on IG Live what’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned from podcasting and it’s for sure the importance of consistency. I know that as long as I continue to show up every day and put in the necessary work consistently then I can accomplish ANY goal I have and so can you. 

Podcast Outline

• Episode 3 Recap (1:15)
• Todays topic - the importance of consistency (8:30)
• • Why we NEED to keep showing up regardless of the results 
• I’ve manifested ALL of my dreams by staying consistent & NOT giving up (14:20)
• • Getting into my dream college Bentley University after being denied 
  • Building Purpose in the Youth Podcast from the ground up
  • Making a living as a full-time creator for Liquid I.V. 
• What I’ve realized about consistency (18:30)
• • Key to accomplishing ANY goal
  • We NEED to become obsessive 
  • The inspiration comes IN the progress of doing
  • It’s NOT as pretty as it might seem
  • It’s GOOD to rest
• What we HATE about consistency (24:10)
• • We NEED to be patient 
  • Not getting the results we’re looking for TODAY
  • The process can seem boring or frustrating 
  • Moments we’re unmotivated & don’t want to put in the work
• Best practices to stay consistent (31:10)
• • Build routines in our day/week where it’s non-negotiable we HAVE to do it
  • Focus on 1-3 things you can do RIGHT NOW
  • We NEED to hold ourselves accountable 
  • We accept that some days will be BETTER than others 
  • STOP comparing yourself to other people
  • We SHOW UP everyday & put in the work
  • We need to ask ourselves daily : how bad do WE WANT IT?
• Bearded Man Community Questions (39:10)
• • What do you do to hold yourself accountable for being consistent? - @MannyGuzman
  • How do you stay consistent as an artist when you’re tired, feeling like everything you make isn’t good quality? - @Benjy44_ (42:30)
  • How do you manage to get back on track after you’ve broken the chain? - @Manu_em_photo (44:30)
  • How to gain momentum when starting something new? @Kevinloganshim (45:50)
  • What’s the biggest misconception you’ve had regarding your journey thus far? - @Trexbrawn (46:50)
• Episode Takeaways (48:15)
• • “Nothing but your consistent effort can unlock the potential buried beneath your fear” - Brianna Wiest
• Episode Wrap-up (49:50)
• • Hope this pod gave you guys/gals some insight on consistency
  • Please screenshot & post this podcast to your IG story tagging me! @Bobbbaaay
  • If I provided enough Bearded Wisdom, plz leave a 1 sentence review on the iTunes Podcast App!
  • If you have a topic you’d like me to cover next - tweet, message, DM or e-mail me!

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One of the biggest shifts I’ve had in my life over the past couple years is the amount of alcohol I consume, I’ve cut back tremendously. What really woke me up was doing Sober October back in 2019 and cutting out all booz for 30 days straight. 

3. Alcohol Outline

• Quick Recap from Episode 2 - Morning Routines (0:15)
• Todays podcast is focused on alcohol (2:15)
• • I’ve experienced both sides of drinking
  • • Side 1 - the unforgettable nights
    • Side 2 - nights we’re drinking for all the wrong reasons 
• I cut back A LOT on drinking alcohol to focus on myself (12:05)
• The scary truths (13:05)
• • I’ve had family members die, get DUI’s, lost careers, ruin relationships etc from booz
  • I’ve been behind the wheel when I shouldn’t / been in a car with someone who shouldn’t have been either 
  • I’ve drank beyond my limits to the point I’ve blacked out 
  • I’ve used it as a form of escapism from things that I’ve dealing with in my life 
• What I’ve realized about myself with drinking (22:50)
• • I can only drink in moderation or else it can become a problem 
  • Depending on the situation it’s better for me NOT touch it at all
  • Alcoholism is a disease that I think can pass on from generation to generation 
• Moving to LA helped me cut back on drinking significantly (25:30)
• • I lived with Dylan (who has never drank) & Steve (who rarely does). Felt like an outcast if I was to drink solo 
  • First night out in LA, I missed a handful for networking opportunities because i was too busy drinking. Hard but valuable lesson to learn. 
  • Driving for Uber full-time, I worked every Friday & Saturday night
  • I surrounded myself with go-getters, hustlers & passionate people 
• Alcohol can bring people together for the right reasons or can be the only reason (32:20)
• • One common goal : to drink & go out
  • But would we still be hanging with these people if we removed the booz? 
• Now I drink to REWARD myself for a great week (34:15)
• Sober October in 2019 was incredibly beneficial for me (34:55)
• • 30 days of no booz
  • The benefits from doing it
  • • I slept better every night, I saved $$$, I didn’t waste time hungover / unmotivated, made better eating decisions, energy levels were consistent everyday, had better headspace to think / create & I realized I didn’t need it to survive
• Cutting off drinking completely (39:40)
• • Alcohol is the cherry on top. It’s not necessary but it’s appreciated. 
  • I try to avoid at all costs during business environments
• Bearded Man Community Q’s (43:15)
• • Does it take time and space to break the cycle of being addicted to drinking? @JoeySher37
  • 3 internal benefits of being sober for 30 days? Things you feel but people can’t see? @JordanTarver (46:40)
  • How easy is it for you to enjoy nights being sober compared to them when you were drinking? @Ben_Bradfordd (47:50)
  • What’s the worst alcohol experience you’ve had? @NickCincotta (50:05)
  • When did you realize it was a problem? It’s social and fun to have but when is it excessive? @TylerxJay (52:35)
  • We have to be responsible with it. Self control = key 2 enjoy @Aalbergarcia  
• Big takeaways (56:40)
• • Moderation with alcohol is key
  • It should be a treat to reward ourselves 
  • I can’t control past decisions but I can control todays / future ones
  • Would you still be around certain people if we removed the alcohol? 
  • You DON’T need it to survive 
• Episode wrap-up (59:10)
• • Today was the last podcast EVER recorded in the bedrudio at the content crib 
  • Hope this pod gave you guys/gals some insight on alcohol 
  • Please screenshot & post this podcast to your IG story tagging me! @Bobbbaaay
  • If I provided enough Bearded Wisdom, plz leave a 1 sentence review on the iTunes Podcast App!
  • If you have a topic you’d like me to cover next - tweet, message, DM or e-mail me

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One of the biggest shifts I’ve had in my life over the past couple years is the amount of alcohol I consume, I’ve cut back tremendously. What really woke me up was doing Sober October back in 2019 and cutting out all booz for 30 days straight. 

3. Alcohol Outline

• Quick Recap from Episode 2 - Morning Routines (0:15)
• Todays podcast is focused on alcohol (2:15)
• • I’ve experienced both sides of drinking
  • • Side 1 - the unforgettable nights
    • Side 2 - nights we’re drinking for all the wrong reasons 
• I cut back A LOT on drinking alcohol to focus on myself (12:05)
• The scary truths (13:05)
• • I’ve had family members die, get DUI’s, lost careers, ruin relationships etc from booz
  • I’ve been behind the wheel when I shouldn’t / been in a car with someone who shouldn’t have been either 
  • I’ve drank beyond my limits to the point I’ve blacked out 
  • I’ve used it as a form of escapism from things that I’ve dealing with in my life 
• What I’ve realized about myself with drinking (22:50)
• • I can only drink in moderation or else it can become a problem 
  • Depending on the situation it’s better for me NOT touch it at all
  • Alcoholism is a disease that I think can pass on from generation to generation 
• Moving to LA helped me cut back on drinking significantly (25:30)
• • I lived with Dylan (who has never drank) & Steve (who rarely does). Felt like an outcast if I was to drink solo 
  • First night out in LA, I missed a handful for networking opportunities because i was too busy drinking. Hard but valuable lesson to learn. 
  • Driving for Uber full-time, I worked every Friday & Saturday night
  • I surrounded myself with go-getters, hustlers & passionate people 
• Alcohol can bring people together for the right reasons or can be the only reason (32:20)
• • One common goal : to drink & go out
  • But would we still be hanging with these people if we removed the booz? 
• Now I drink to REWARD myself for a great week (34:15)
• Sober October in 2019 was incredibly beneficial for me (34:55)
• • 30 days of no booz
  • The benefits from doing it
  • • I slept better every night, I saved $$$, I didn’t waste time hungover / unmotivated, made better eating decisions, energy levels were consistent everyday, had better headspace to think / create & I realized I didn’t need it to survive
• Cutting off drinking completely (39:40)
• • Alcohol is the cherry on top. It’s not necessary but it’s appreciated. 
  • I try to avoid at all costs during business environments
• Bearded Man Community Q’s (43:15)
• • Does it take time and space to break the cycle of being addicted to drinking? @JoeySher37
  • 3 internal benefits of being sober for 30 days? Things you feel but people can’t see? @JordanTarver (46:40)
  • How easy is it for you to enjoy nights being sober compared to them when you were drinking? @Ben_Bradfordd (47:50)
  • What’s the worst alcohol experience you’ve had? @NickCincotta (50:05)
  • When did you realize it was a problem? It’s social and fun to have but when is it excessive? @TylerxJay (52:35)
  • We have to be responsible with it. Self control = key 2 enjoy @Aalbergarcia  
• Big takeaways (56:40)
• • Moderation with alcohol is key
  • It should be a treat to reward ourselves 
  • I can’t control past decisions but I can control todays / future ones
  • Would you still be around certain people if we removed the alcohol? 
  • You DON’T need it to survive 
• Episode wrap-up (59:10)
• • Today was the last podcast EVER recorded in the bedrudio at the content crib 
  • Hope this pod gave you guys/gals some insight on alcohol 
  • Please screenshot & post this podcast to your IG story tagging me! @Bobbbaaay
  • If I provided enough Bearded Wisdom, plz leave a 1 sentence review on the iTunes Podcast App!
  • If you have a topic you’d like me to cover next - tweet, message, DM or e-mail me

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1. Morning Routines Outline
2. • Feedback from Episode 1 was GREAT! (0:10)
   • Today’s Episode is about Morning Routines (3:10)
   • • Philosophy I live by - “You win the morning, you win the day”
     • These routines “prime” you for the day
   • It’s NOT About What Time You Get Up At (4:30)
   • • It’s about what you do within the first 1-3 hours of your day
   • Past Morning Routines That Did NOT Work For Me (7:15)
   • • Wake up & work immediately 
   • My Current Morning Routines (11:50)
   • • 5am wake-up, meditate, journal, podcasts & gym
   • Big takeaways from my routine (24:50)
   • • No social media or texts
     • It’s MY time to get prepared for the day ahead of me
   • How to get better with YOUR morning routine (26:15)
   • • Try different routines to see what works best for you
     • Less decisions help you flow
   • How to get up earlier (28:40)
   • • Be a SAVAGE & change alarm clock to the desired time. Stay disciplined and get UP!
     • Get up earlier in 15 minute intervals until you reach desired time. 
   • Questions from the Bearded Man Community (34:55)
   • • How does your night routine fit into your morning routine? What happens to your morning routine when you have a long night or a change in schedule? @Kwak3s
     • What keeps you motivated to do it every morning? @JVolp07 (38:30)
     • Can routines lead to lack of self awareness? @Patquigley_1 (39:05)
     • To caffeinated every morning or not? @Kennahhazy (41:15)
   • Episode Wrap-up (42:45)

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1. Morning Routines Outline
2. • Feedback from Episode 1 was GREAT! (0:10)
   • Today’s Episode is about Morning Routines (3:10)
   • • Philosophy I live by - “You win the morning, you win the day”
     • These routines “prime” you for the day
   • It’s NOT About What Time You Get Up At (4:30)
   • • It’s about what you do within the first 1-3 hours of your day
   • Past Morning Routines That Did NOT Work For Me (7:15)
   • • Wake up & work immediately 
   • My Current Morning Routines (11:50)
   • • 5am wake-up, meditate, journal, podcasts & gym
   • Big takeaways from my routine (24:50)
   • • No social media or texts
     • It’s MY time to get prepared for the day ahead of me
   • How to get better with YOUR morning routine (26:15)
   • • Try different routines to see what works best for you
     • Less decisions help you flow
   • How to get up earlier (28:40)
   • • Be a SAVAGE & change alarm clock to the desired time. Stay disciplined and get UP!
     • Get up earlier in 15 minute intervals until you reach desired time. 
   • Questions from the Bearded Man Community (34:55)
   • • How does your night routine fit into your morning routine? What happens to your morning routine when you have a long night or a change in schedule? @Kwak3s
     • What keeps you motivated to do it every morning? @JVolp07 (38:30)
     • Can routines lead to lack of self awareness? @Patquigley_1 (39:05)
     • To caffeinated every morning or not? @Kennahhazy (41:15)
   • Episode Wrap-up (42:45)

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Welcome to the very first Episode of It’s The Bearded Man Podcast! 

1. Just Get Started Outline

• Welcome to It’s The Bearded Man Podcast! (2:30)
• Why start the podcast? (8:10)
• What will the show focus on? (10:30)
• 2020 is HERE & everyone is losing their MIND (13:30)
• Don’t overthink it, just get started (18:20)
• Questions from the Bearded Man Community (24:30)
• • Any productivity tips for crushing 2020? @Benjoffical
  • What guest of the Purpose in the Youth were you genuinely nervous / starstruck? @BStein00 (27:00)
  • How do you maintain the god like beard? @Matasvibes (28:20)
  • What’s been the most challenging part of your new role & work responsibilities? @Cknoxh (29:05)
  • How much did you fail in your early 20’s? @PatQuigley_1 (30:25)
  • How did the job offer happen? @Dynamikvisuals (32:00)
  • If you could go back 4 years… would you still have started as a podcaster? @FightGreyFight (34:40)
  • What words of advice would you offer someone looking to start their own podcast? @MannyGuzman (35:10
• Episode 1 Wrap-up (36:00)

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Welcome to the very first Episode of It’s The Bearded Man Podcast! 

1. Just Get Started Outline

• Welcome to It’s The Bearded Man Podcast! (2:30)
• Why start the podcast? (8:10)
• What will the show focus on? (10:30)
• 2020 is HERE & everyone is losing their MIND (13:30)
• Don’t overthink it, just get started (18:20)
• Questions from the Bearded Man Community (24:30)
• • Any productivity tips for crushing 2020? @Benjoffical
  • What guest of the Purpose in the Youth were you genuinely nervous / starstruck? @BStein00 (27:00)
  • How do you maintain the god like beard? @Matasvibes (28:20)
  • What’s been the most challenging part of your new role & work responsibilities? @Cknoxh (29:05)
  • How much did you fail in your early 20’s? @PatQuigley_1 (30:25)
  • How did the job offer happen? @Dynamikvisuals (32:00)
  • If you could go back 4 years… would you still have started as a podcaster? @FightGreyFight (34:40)
  • What words of advice would you offer someone looking to start their own podcast? @MannyGuzman (35:10
• Episode 1 Wrap-up (36:00)

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