Quitting nicotine isn’t just about willpower—it’s about breaking habits that are built into your daily life.

In this episode of Legacy All-Stars, Alan Pavlosky sits down with Jeromy Carssow, a former Google and Juul executive who spent over 30 years battling nicotine addiction before finally breaking free—and building a solution to help others do the same.Jeromy shares his personal journey from teenage addiction to multiple failed attempts to quit, and how that struggle led him to create Gutsz, a nicotine-free alternative designed to preserve the ritual of smoking without the harmful effects.

This conversation dives into addiction, habit formation, mental wellness, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to change your life.

🎯 KEY MOMENTS:

0:00 – How nicotine addiction started at age 14

3:21 – The turning point that pushed him to quit

4:10 – Why most quit attempts fail

6:13 – Leaving corporate life to build something meaningful

8:12 – The idea behind Gutsz and “flavored air”

10:34 – The role of habits in addiction

12:35 – Educating skeptical consumers

16:12 – How this could impact global health

20:48 – Mental wellness and breaking addiction

26:01 – The moment that made it all worth it

📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:→ Gutsz (Nicotine-Free Alternative): www.gutsz.com

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Quitting nicotine isn’t just about willpower—it’s about breaking habits that are built into your daily life.In this episode of Legacy All-Stars, Alan Pavlosky sits down with Jeromy Carssow, a former Google and Juul executive who spent over 30 years battling nicotine addiction before finally breaking free—and building a solution to help others do the same.Jeromy shares his personal journey from teenage addiction to multiple failed attempts to quit, and how that struggle led him to create Gutsz, a nicotine-free alternative designed to preserve the ritual of smoking without the harmful effects.This conversation dives into addiction, habit formation, mental wellness, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to change your life.🎯 KEY MOMENTS:0:00 – How nicotine addiction started at age 143:21 – The turning point that pushed him to quit4:10 – Why most quit attempts fail6:13 – Leaving corporate life to build something meaningful8:12 – The idea behind Gutsy and “flavored air”10:34 – The role of habits in addiction12:35 – Educating skeptical consumers16:12 – How this could impact global health20:48 – Mental wellness and breaking addiction26:01 – The moment that made it all worth it📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:→ Gutsz (Nicotine-Free Alternative): www.gutsz.comABOUT LEGACY ALL-STARS:Real conversations with leaders and innovators building meaningful impact.Hosted by Alan Pavlosky.New episodes every Tuesday.#QuitNicotine #AddictionRecovery #Entrepreneurship #MentalHealth #Startups #LegacyABOUT MY CHANNELLegacy All Stars Podcast is an inspirational weekly show featuring interviews of genuine heroes that have dedicated their lives to helping others. Many of the guests are Athletes and sports personalities. The purpose of this video podcast is to celebrate people making a difference for the greater good. The show seeks to inspire listeners to build their legacy and philanthropic footprint. ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅

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Leadership isn’t just about strategy — it’s about mindset, culture, and long-term thinking.In Part 2 of this conversation, Sabrina Parsons and Alan Pavlosky explore the deeper principles behind successful companies: leadership culture, decision making, and building organizations that endure beyond short-term wins.Sabrina shares practical insights for entrepreneurs, executives, and founders looking to lead with clarity while building teams that can scale and thrive.🎯 KEY MOMENTS25:00 – How leadership mindset shapes company culture28:30 – Why many companies struggle as they grow31:45 – The leadership habits that build strong teams35:10 – Why culture determines long-term success38:55 – Lessons learned from decades leading Palo Alto Software42:20 – Advice for entrepreneurs building companies today📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED→ Palo Alto Software→ LivePlanABOUT LEGACY ALL-STARSReal conversations with founders, operators, and investors who are building businesses that create long-term impact.ABOUT MY CHANNELLegacy All Stars Podcast is an inspirational weekly show featuring interviews of genuine heroes that have dedicated their lives to helping others. Many of the guests are Athletes and sports personalities. The purpose of this video podcast is to celebrate people making a difference for the greater good. The show seeks to inspire listeners to build their legacy and philanthropic footprint. ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅

What separates companies that survive from those that thrive?In Part 1 of this Legacy All-Stars conversation, host Alan Pavlosky sits down with Sabrina Parsons, CEO of Palo Alto Software, to discuss leadership, resilience, and what it really takes to build companies that last.From navigating business uncertainty to building strong teams and culture, Sabrina shares lessons from decades of leadership experience and what founders often get wrong when scaling organizations.🎯 KEY MOMENTS0:00 – Introducing Sabrina Parsons and her leadership journey3:12 – What resilient companies do differently6:48 – The leadership mindset founders must develop10:15 – Why company culture starts with leadership behavior14:42 – The biggest mistakes founders make while scaling19:36 – Building teams that thrive during uncertainty📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED→ Palo Alto Software→ Bplans.com→ LivePlan💼 WANT TO BUILD PASSIVE INCOME?Free checklist:https://legacyallstarspodcast.com/checklist📞 TALK STRATEGY WITH ALANBook 15 minutes:[Calendly Link]ABOUT LEGACY ALL-STARSReal conversations with founders, investors, and leaders who have built businesses with purpose and long-term impact.Hosted by Alan Pavlosky.New episodes every Tuesday.ABOUT MY CHANNELLegacy All Stars Podcast is an inspirational weekly show featuring interviews of genuine heroes that have dedicated their lives to helping others. Many of the guests are Athletes and sports personalities. The purpose of this video podcast is to celebrate people making a difference for the greater good. The show seeks to inspire listeners to build their legacy and philanthropic footprint. ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅

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Skincare isn’t just cosmetic for athletes — it directly impacts confidence, presence, and performance.In Part 1 of this Legacy All-Stars conversation, Alan Pavlosky sits down with Gabby Arancio, founder and CEO of Gameplan Skincare, to explore how a simple question from college football players led to building a performance hygiene brand rooted in confidence and mental strength.🎯 KEY MOMENTS (PART 1):0:00 – The question from athletes that sparked Gameplan2:24 – The hidden confidence gap in college football programs4:57 – The direct link between skincare and performance7:43 – Why junior high is a critical window for self-care habits11:46 – The story of Drew and the belief that launched the company14:46 – How honoring Drew shapes Gabby’s leadership17:24 – Why building community matters more than transactions📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:→ Gameplan Skincare: https://www.gameplanskincare.comABOUT LEGACY ALL-STARS:Real conversations with entrepreneurs and leaders building wealth with purpose.New episodes every Tuesday.#AthleteConfidence #SkincareForAthletes #YouthSports #Entrepreneurship #LegacyBuildingABOUT MY CHANNELLegacy All Stars Podcast is an inspirational weekly show featuring interviews of genuine heroes that have dedicated their lives to helping others. Many of the guests are Athletes and sports personalities. The purpose of this video podcast is to celebrate people making a difference for the greater good. The show seeks to inspire listeners to build their legacy and philanthropic footprint. ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅

Freedom. Alignment. Legacy.In this Best Of episode of the Legacy All-Stars Podcast, host Alan Pavlosky brings together powerful moments from past conversations that explore what it truly means to build a life and business on your own terms. You’ll hear real stories of entrepreneurship, intuition in leadership, relationship integrity, inclusion, innovation, and personal alignment—because lasting success starts from within.From founders scaling companies to authors redefining productivity, to leaders advocating for equity and opportunity, this episode dives into the courage required to trust yourself, honor your values, and create a life that reflects who you truly are.🎯 KEY MOMENTS:0:00 – Why building a business around people—not just profit—creates staying power4:35 – Productive intuition and why leaders must trust their inner authority8:50 – Relationship integrity and protecting what matters most at home12:59 – What true allyship looks like in business and leadership17:30 – Reinventing industries by giving consumers better information and power📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:→ Productive Intuition by AdaPia D'Errico→ Erotic Integrity by Dr. Claudia Six→ Stretch (Pre-purchase grocery intelligence platform)→ Leadership & Inclusion Advocacy InsightsABOUT LEGACY ALL-STARSReal conversations with investors, founders, innovators, and operators who’ve built success with intention.Host Alan Pavlosky interviews people who’ve done it—so you can learn how to think independently, lead authentically, and build a legacy that reflects your values.New episodes every Tuesday.ABOUT MY CHANNELLegacy All Stars Podcast is an inspirational weekly show featuring interviews of genuine heroes that have dedicated their lives to helping others. Many of the guests are Athletes and sports personalities. The purpose of this video podcast is to celebrate people making a difference for the greater good. The show seeks to inspire listeners to build their legacy and philanthropic footprint. ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅Check out my channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyAllStarsPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Don’t forget to subscribe!CHECK OUT MY OTHER VIDEOS https://youtu.be/XtcZdsQjmOEhttps://youtu.be/tWzjG-wUB6ohttps://youtu.be/JMpzmjH5Ws8https://youtu.be/IaVnU56Ifekhttps://youtu.be/S5BxqiI_ntshttps://youtu.be/xCdFdiKsJzM========================================================================✅Find Me At:https://www.legacyallstarspodcast.com/✅Let's Connect: https://www.legacyallstarspodcast.com/✅Book A Call: https://link.alanpavlosky.com/widget/bookings/alanzoom15✅GET IN TOUCHContact me at: [email protected]✅Apple PodcastsLegacy All Stars Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legacy-all-stars-podcast/id1782916134✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7izE7CRrL26w216sDKOeGR==========================================================================FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALGet updates on my socials!✅Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanpavlosky/✅Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanpavlosky/✅Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@legacyallstarspodcast✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573596688921#legacyallstarspodcast #alanpavlosky #realestateinvestment #alanpavloskypodcast #accreditedinvestor #accreditedinvestordefinition #realestateinvesting #successstory #realestate #accredited #howtoinvestinrealestate #businessgrowth #accreditedinvestorrequirements #qualifiedinvestor #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyrealestateinvesting #realestateinvestingforbeginners #passiveinvesting #podcastrealestate #rentalproperty #certifiedpublicaccountant #apartmentinvesting #passiveincome #realestatetips #passiveincome2025 #accountant #howtomakemoney #investinginrealestate #realestatehelp #realestateopportunities