Hayden Vavra is a Global Team Builder, Nutrition Expert, and one of my good friends. We get into a good conversation about being intentional with your time, how we are all mirrors for each other, and the importance of having a little grace.

In this episode we talk about:

[2:10] What Hayden is jacked for this year

[4:30] The power of curiosity

[6:05] How Hayden defines happiness

[10:50] What Hayden notices men struggle with

[16:25] There’s no end game to falling in love with your routine

[18:30] Be intentional about who you spend your time with 

[22:10] We are all mirrors for each other.. what’s bothering you about others?

[23:30] The importance of having a little grace for yourself and others

[30:15] How Hayden ended up moving to Mexico

[37:00] Deciding to make decisions and changes for yourself 

Connect with Hayden:

Instagram: ⁠@haydenvavra

Connect with Elliot:

www.vacationequitygroup.com

Instagram: @elliotrschwartz 

@jackednhappy 

Kacia Ghetmiri's podcast, empowerHER, is one of the top rated personal growth podcasts with almost 8 million downloads and an engaged community of women who connect with Kacia’s high vibe energy, transparency and “Come with Me, let’s figure it out together” approach to life and business.

Kacia is OBSESSED with in-person connection and curates events and spaces for women to get in the room, through her large annual event “EmpowerHER Live”, empowerHER meet ups across the country and intimate empowerHER retreats quarterly!

In this episode we talk about:

[2:10] What Kacia is excited about this year

[4:15] We become a byproduct of our peer group 

[6:50] Why Kacia started her podcast EmpowerHER

[8:45] If you are unfilled in one area of life, it’s going to spill into the other areas 

[13:00] You can’t live by someone else’s definition of success

[17:35] Kacia’s advice for people who are scared of their significant other making a big career change 

[22:05] How Kacia defines happiness

[24:00] Why she doesn’t want her big dreams to come true yet

[27:25] Make sure you stop and celebrate the moments along the way to your goals

[31:00] Do not compare yourself to a past version of yourself when the circumstances were different 

Connect with Kacia:

www.kaciaghetmiri.com

Instagram: @kacia.ghetmiri

@empowerher.podcast

Connect with Elliot:

www.vacationequitygroup.com

Instagram: @elliotrschwartz 

@jackednhappy

Ayram Texidor is a US Army Veteran and a Human Performance Coach born and raised in Puerto Rico with over 10 years of experience working with a diverse range of athletes across various sports worldwide, including the MLB, ITTF, NFL and Puerto Rico Olympic Committee. He also served as a Performance Coach for several MLB organizations including the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners.

Ayram holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Sacred Heart University of Puerto Rico, a Master’s degree of Exercise Science from Pennsylvania Western University and a collection of professional certifications in strength and conditioning, breathwork, functional movement, and nutrition.

Outside of training top athletes, Ayram is passionate and devoted to sharing his knowledge and experience with the goal of making the fitness industry better every day. He has a resilient pursuit of excellence which keeps him researching and exploring human and social behavior, psychology, cultures, and all things human performance. When he’s not working he can regularly be found challenging himself physically and mentally in obstacle course racing, trail running, hiking or just relaxing at the beach.

[2:21] How Ayram defines happiness

[4:21] What Ayram is jacked for this year!

[6:51] Ayram’s childhood backstory 

[8:51] Working through generational trauma

[15:36] Learning how to work through trauma in therapy

[20:21] Emotional pain reflects physical pain

[22:16] His talk with God

[25:41] Be brave to seek the help that you need

[30:51] Being hired by the Mets right before the pandemic started

[32:51] Being diagnosed with depression and anxiety

[38:16] Seeking deeper relationships with other like-minded men

[48:21] Learning about psychedelics 

[53:31] Ayram’s psychedelic experience 

[1:05:51] Healing is not linear

Connect with Ayram:

www.primevalhp.com

Instagram: @primevalhumanperformance

Connect with Elliot:

www.vacationequitygroup.com

Instagram: @elliotrschwartz

@jackednhappy

Mike is an investor, speaker, podcaster and founder of Investing for Freedom. Mike helps busy professionals and business owners find true freedom to live their best life. Mike's primary business is Velocity Venture Partners, a private equity group focused on alternative assets including manufactured home communities, luxury vacation rentals, and service businesses. VVP teams up with accredited investors to create income and tax benefits via private placements.

By age 24, Mike founded his first construction company that scaled quickly to more than 100 employees and sold in 2014 at a $12 million valuation, making it onto the Inc. 2009 “2500 Fastest Growing Companies in America” list. Mike and Kara had also built a real estate portfolio of 5 manufactured home communities, 45 single families, and 3 commercial buildings.

Mike is also co-leads along with Kara his wife of 23 years, The Next Level Couple community and mastermind focusing on helping couples scale their marriage and relationships FIRST while building business and investing empires to fund their purpose and the lives they want! Mike and Kara are excited to enter the next season of watching their young adult children Dylan 22, Tym 21, and Kayton 19, find their paths and continue the legacy.

In this episode we talk about:

[2:20] How Mike defines happiness

[5:00] The difference between happiness and joy 

[6:35] What Mike is excited about right now

[8:45] Be aware of the season you’re in in life

[15:05] Most of us will be married 3 times in our lifetime. The question is, will it be to the same person?

[17:30] Learning that sometimes you need to kill off the old version of yourself 

[19:10] Mike’s best investment to date

[27:30] The worst investment advice Mike ever received 

[31:02] The worst investment Mike ever made

[35:20] It’s impossible to steer a parked car - just keep going!

[37:50] In this current market, you need to be thinking in the long run, not the short term

[39:30] Why Mike is excited about the luxury real estate market

Connect with Mike:

www.investingforfreedom.co

Instagram: @themikeayala

Connect with Elliot:

www.vacationequitygroup.com

Instagram: @elliotrschwartz 

@jackednhappy 

David Schoenecker has a notable record of success as an executive, entrepreneur, and business strategist. Over the course of more than 20 years, he has taken on many roles—from collaborator to driving force—in initiatives that have generated tremendous growth for a number of exceptional organizations.

Most recently he was COO and Partner at Base Commerce, a payment processing and technology company. During his tenure, David’s oversight and hands-on involvement were pivotal in producing dramatic improvements throughout the organization, from operations and culture to marketing and revenue growth, and his efforts were essential to a nearly tenfold increase in the company’s valuation in less than five years, culminating in a successful acquisition in December of 2020.

Starting his career as a sought-after business consultant, David channeled that entrepreneurial spirit into the founding and operation of KODA, a highly regarded branding and marketing agency. In his 14 years as KODA’s President and Founder, he also participated in a number of business ventures in aviation, luxury consumer goods, and online publications, earning several accolades from respected organizations along the way. To close the chapter of running a successful agency, David successfully sold KODA to a strategic partner in the branding & marketing space.

Fundamental to David’s record of success is his ability to assess business challenges from the perspective of an owner, executive, shareholder, and strategist. He also has a communication style that is both unapologetically direct and reassuringly diplomatic, and that is at the heart of the meaningful relationships he maintains with his peers.

Today, having guided Base Commerce through capital raising, M&A activity and due diligence related to the organization’s acquisition by a large, publicly traded company, David is turning his attention to other opportunities. In particular, he thrives on the challenge of helping businesses break free from the status quo to build tangible, lasting value, grow their revenue, and ultimately achieve their full potential.

[2:29] How Dave defines happiness

[5:15] Aim to feel fulfilled every day 

[6:25] What Dave is Jacked for this year (for himself and his family)

[8:50] Supporting your partner with their goals and the importance of working through any resistance together 

[15:30] Dave’s experience exiting a business and trying to find what’s next, and how that identity change impacted his relationship with his wife.

[17:35] Everything is yin and yang. How are you managing them?

[19:40] As an entrepreneur, I will never take a break again because I need the fulfillment to feel like myself

[22:45] Dave’s advice for young entrepreneurs- its all about mindset!

[24:20] Try to fail as fast as you can so you can learn what you need to learn

[28:20] You need to learn how to be coachable in order to succeed 

[35:00] Are your priorities in check with your business vs relationships?

Connect with Dave:

www.davidschoenecker.com

Connect with Elliot:

www.vacationequitygroup.com

Instagram: @elliotrschwartz 

@jackednhappy 

Matt Schneider is former Law Enforcement SWAT turned 8-Figure Business builder, business coach, and entrepreneur. In this conversation, Matt shares some of the skills that he learned in Law Enforcement and explains how he transferred them over into the business world. We talk about his Couple's Mastermind, Ignite Your Life, which is an epic experience happening in Idaho in July! This retreat is an unforgettable experience designed exclusively for driven, high achieving couples who want to build empires without sacrificing their family. To get more information or to sign up, click HERE!

In this episode we talk about:

[2:25] How Matt defines happy 

[5:23] Aiming to have a high give-a-shit factor 

[7:40] How Matt transitioned from Law Enforcement into Entrepreneurship

[12:45] Have high expectations for yourself and who gets a seat at your table

[13:50] Success leaves clues- follow the clues

[19:45] This world cannot be navigated by ourselves- do not strive to be a lone wolf 

[27:50] Passion is found on the other side of suffering 

[30:50] Details of the upcoming Mastermind 

[38:55] Money bridges the gap to solving most problems 

[44:00] Why Matt is offering this Mastermind at this price

Connect with Matt:

www.ignitionmastermind.com

Instagram: @mattschneider_official

Connect with Elliot:

www.vacationequitygroup.com

Instagram: @elliotrschwartz 

@jackednhappy 

Seena Ghetmiri is a Real Estate Investor who transitioned into his career from Dentistry. In this episode we talk about what it's really like to walk away from everything you have built and worked for to actually start your DREAM life! Seena is also the host of the Ghet Investing podcast that's mission is to show you examples of people who have built successful real estate portfolios in an attempt to help inspire you!

In this episode we talk about:

[2:50] What Seena is jacked for this year

[3:30] How Seena defines happiness

[6:15] How he transitioned in entrepreneurship from the Dentistry

[10:40] Do you actually love what you’re doing for a living?

[13:20] Supporting your partner through growth 

[15:35] Just get started and try stuff!

[18:20] Seena’s vision for Real Estate investing 

[24:15] How Seena learned about investing

[26:15] Why Seena thinks Real Estate is the best investment 

[30:00] Connect with Seena 

Connect with Seena:

Instagram: @the.ghets.invest

Podcast: Ghet Investing

Connect with Elliot:

www.vacationequitygroup.com

Instagram: @elliotrschwartz 

@jackednhappy 

This episode is all about faith, healing your trauma, and moving forward in intentional and present relationships. Jeremiah Campbell is a Relationship & Communication Coach, Masonry Restoration specialist, but most importantly a loving, caring husband and father with two beautiful children. He believes that one of the most impactful lessons that one can learn (on a personal and professional level) is that no matter how deep the crack in your foundation is, with the proper mindset anything in life can become possible.

In this episode we talk about:

[2:35] What Jeremiah is jacked for this year

[5:00] Jeremiah’s biggest lessons in self-development and moving through sobriety 

[8:50] It doesn’t matter what you accomplish if you aren’t happy

[12:45] Learning how to deal with low self-esteem and anxiety and how to be present 

[18:20] How fast do you fall asleep at night?

[19:50] Have so much trust in your creator that you can’t be in a bad mood 

[25:40] What is church and faith for you?

[28:20] Normalize talking about trauma and our experiences 

[31:20] Be so healed that when you are hurt by someone else, you can move forward with a loving reaction 

[33:20] The most important mastermind you will ever be in is the one you’re in with your relationships 

[36:10] When Jeremiah feels happiness the most 

Connect with Jeremiah:

www.jeremiahcampbell.com

Instagram: @jeremiah_campbell

Connect with Elliot:

www.vacationequitygroup.com

Instagram: @elliotrschwartz 

@jackednhappy 

Mary Frances is a fun enthusiast & adult cheerleader, avid community supporter, experienced coach & leader. Her joy as a mentor is creating opportunities to help others live into their leadership potential. She has a B.S. in Exercise & Wellness from ASU & an MBA in the school of hard knocks. She started her entrepreneurship journey as a certified L2 Crossfit coach and gym owner. She currently owns & operates a company called Girls Mentorship where she & her business partner Jill teach life & personal development skills to teen & tween girls & their families.

She considers herself to be a H-O-T leader: Humble, Open, and Transparent, as she shares frequently about her tumultuous past dealing with family trauma & abuse, CPS, and a broken home, all of which have led to a strong desire to break the mold and assist others in doing the same.

In this episode we talk about:

[3:00] How Mary’s upbringing shaped who she is today

[5:30] How a DUI triggered a wake up call for Mary

[6:30] Working at a strip club allowed Mary to take control of her life and finances 

[12:30] Mary opened her first business as a Crossfit gym

[19:30] What Mary learned getting to transition to employee after owning her gym

[22:00] How Girls Mentorship was created

[25:00] The impact of Girls Mentorship and how they help girls

[29:30] Now that we know better, it is time to do better

[30:30] 80% of people lack self awareness 

[31:30] How to hone in on your self awareness

[35:00] Learning from the examples of what you don’t want to take into your future 

[42:00] All we can control is our attitude and our effort

[44:35] Who can you learn from instead of getting in your own way?

Connect with Mary:

 www.girlsmentorship.com

Instagram: @girlsmentorship

Connect with Elliot:

www.vacationequitygroup.com

Instagram: @elliotrschwartz 

@jackednhappy 

Danny Hoefelmann is the founder behind The Good In Media, a full-service podcasting agency specializing in done-for-you services to help you create a successful podcast while building your impact and community. The Good In Media was started because of lessons learned during a period of time when he was suicidal and completely tanked his life. He came away from that experience with two lessons; no matter how bad a day seems, there's always some good in it, and that too many people let bad moments ruin whole days. He now empowers other leaders to make a greater impact and to put out as much “good” as possible.

Above all, his most proud accomplishment to date is that he's coming up on his 15-year wedding anniversary with his wife, Brianne, and happily lives in Phoenix, AZ with their two kids.

In this episode we talk about:

[1:35] What Danny is Jacked about right now

[4:35] Making the decision to be so open with their kids about things ranging from mental health to religion to relationships 

[7:45] When do you feel happiest?

[12:55] Figuring out how to ‘balance’ his life

[14:35] What is your priority each day?

[19:35] How it felt to finally show up authentically online

[24:45] True strength is showing the struggles as well and successes 

[28:50] Just because you’re good at what you do, doesn’t mean you know how to scale a business

[33:35] Screwing up allows you to learn and grow your capacity

[35:50] How Danny transitioned into working with his wife

[41:35] Danny’s commitment to teaching his kids everything he can

[46:05] Choosing your partner instead of needing them

Connect with Danny:

Instagram: @TheGoodDanny

Connect with Elliot:

www.vacationequitygroup.com

Instagram: @elliotrschwartz 

@jackednhappy