In this episode, I sit down with my brother in Christ, fellow entrepreneur, and U.S. military veteran — AJ Schackman 🇺🇸🙌

AJ is the founder of Exceed Financing and one of San Diego’s top mortgage brokers. We dive into his journey of leadership at Awaken Church, family life with his wife and five kids, and how he's building a legacy — both spiritually and financially.

🔹 10 years in the mortgage business

🔹 Married for 14 years with 5 kids (and counting 👀)

🔹 Running a mini-farm with steers, horses, chickens & more

🔹 Real talk on faith, hustle, and homesteading

🔹 Why you shouldn’t get too attached to “Tomahawk” the cow 😅

This convo is packed with laughs, wisdom, and inspiration for anyone balancing business, faith, and family.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real convos with real people.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Lisa McCabe, owner of Lovely Leaps Dance Studio with locations in Escondido and Scripps Ranch. Lisa opens up about her journey from being born in the rough streets of Newark, New Jersey, to growing up in sunny Orange County and becoming a powerhouse entrepreneur, devoted mom, and leader in her community.

From aerospace engineering roots to building a family-first business, Lisa shares how her upbringing, faith, and family shaped her path—and how divine appointments led to unexpected blessings.

🌟 Topics Covered:

Her entrepreneurial journey

How faith played a role in her success

Building a business while raising two kids

Leading by example as a business owner

The power of divine connections

👉 Don’t miss this real, raw, and uplifting conversation.

🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring interviews with real entrepreneurs!

#EntrepreneurJourney #LovelyLeaps #WomenInBusiness #FaithBasedBusiness #DanceStudioOwner #SanDiegoBusiness #FamilyFirst #RealTalk #LisaMcCabe #NewarkToSanDiego #Inspiration #DivineTiming

What if you could buy real estate with a credit card? What if you could hit an 800+ credit score in just 30 days? And what if the man teaching you all of this had a backstory so wild it included a near-death experience, growing up without a father, and building over $14M in real estate assets from scratch?

In this raw and powerful interview, Brandon Elliot — founder of Credit Counsel Elite — shares how he transformed pain into purpose, built multiple streams of passive income, and now helps others do the same.

He breaks down:

✅ The 4 main banks to leverage for travel hacking

✅ How to fix your credit and hit an 800 score (guaranteed)

✅ How to use authorized users to boost your profile FAST

✅ Why personal credit still runs the business world

✅ His unbelievable testimony: surviving 40% body burns, meeting his dad in court, and rising above childhood trauma.

This is NOT your average finance talk. This is about resilience, redemption, and real financial strategy.

🎙 Hosted by JD

📍Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear this story.

#CreditHacking #BrandonElliot #PassiveIncome #RealEstate #FinancialFreedom #Testimony #PodcastInterview #800CreditScore

What are stem cells REALLY doing for your health? 🤯

In this week’s episode of Real Deal Talk, we go deep with Ryan Alling, CEO of Luxury Stem Cells, to uncover the truth about:

✅ What stem cells are

✅ Why they operate in Tijuana (not the U.S.)

✅ How they modulate inflammation and heal from within

✅ And why mainstream medicine is leaving so many people sick

Ryan shares how he went from chronic illness in his 20s to peak energy and performance — thanks to full blood panels, naturopathic doctors, and stem cell therapy that’s changing lives.

This one’s a must-watch if you care about your health, your energy, and the future of wellness 🔬

#RealDealTalk #StemCellTherapy #RyanAlling #LuxuryStemCells #HealthTransformation #TijuanaClinic #AntiInflammation #Biohacking #AlternativeMedicine #NaturopathicHealth #ChronicIllnessRecovery #SanDiegoPodcast #WellnessMovement #HealingNaturally

What happens on the mat… stays in the gym — unless you’re doing it on the platform. In this episode, Sloan “Caveman” Clymer (@sloanclymer) breaks down the difference between clout-chasing and true competition:

✅ Posting tapouts from training? Bad etiquette.

✅ Winning in the gym? Doesn’t matter if it’s not under pressure.

✅ Respect is earned when the lights are on and the weight is real.

Raised by a competitive bodybuilder and martial artist, Sloan shares how his dad’s discipline shaped him — even if he didn’t realize it at the time. From unicycles and nun chucks to fight camps and Jiu Jitsu black belts, Sloan's path proves that being different is often what makes you dangerous.

🎙️ Real Deal Talk is BACK — and this one hits different.

This week, JD (@real_deal_jd) sits down with long-time friend and supplement truth-teller ✅ Joey Rodrigues (@jrodfrom619) — a guy who's been in the game for 30+ years and is about to launch his own energy drink after decades of cutting through the BS in the wellness industry.

💥 What we cover in this episode:

✅ The real dangers behind popular energy drinks & amino acid supplements

✅ Why your “healthy” routine might be slowly killing you

✅ Joey’s raw journey from mall cart to supplement mogul

✅ Overcoming shame, negative self-image, and finding your worth

✅ The power of real nutrition, fasting, and purpose

This one’s personal. This one’s educational. This one is Real Deal.

📝 Grab your notebook. Hit play. And hear the truth they won’t tell you on the label.

📍 Available on @real_deal_talk

Hosted by @real_deal_jd

Guest: @jrodfrom619

🎧 Available on all major audio platforms

🔗 realdealwellness.net

#RealDealTalk #JoeyRodrigues #RealDealJD #HealthTruth #NutritionUncensored #EnergyDrinkExposed #WellnessWarrior #SelfWorthJourney #FastingLifestyle #SupplementScam #VeteranOwned #SanDiegoBusiness #RealTalkPod #TruthBombs #TheWellnessKing

💬 “From the cage to the mic — Christina Marks is always in fight mode.

”Pro MMA fighter, Muay Thai savage, and fitness entrepreneur Christina Marks (@xtinamarks) joins JD (@real_deal_jd) on Real Deal Talk for a jaw-dropping, no-filter conversation you have to hear to believe.

From bare-knuckle knockouts and fractured noses to 24-hour fasts and soccer mom moments, Christina shares the raw, unedited story of a fighter who never quits:

🥊 Slap-boxing boys in the street and outrunning everyone on the track

👊 Becoming a fighter just 2 weeks after giving birth

🩸 What it’s really like fighting in a Tijuana strip club

💥 Training, nutrition, and why she hits harder in her 30s than ever before

📈 How she tailors fitness + mindset programs for real results

🙌 Why women 35+ are not past their prime⚔️ Combat Jiu Jitsu, fasting, and the power of water

🧠 And how she stays grounded while always evolving

🔥 Whether she’s throwing hands in the cage or dropping knowledge in the gym, Christina is proof that strength—real strength—is forged in fire.

🎙️ Hosted by JD on Real Deal Talk

📍 Filmed in San Diego, CA

📲 Now streaming on YouTube + all major podcast platforms

🔔 Subscribe for more real convos with fighters, entrepreneurs, and difference-makers.

From military breakdowns to medical breakthroughs, Dr. Brian Trainor (@dr.trainor) joins JD (@real_deal_jd) on Real Deal Talk to share how he went from burnout and near surgery… to becoming a Naturopathic Doctor helping others heal naturally.

They dive into:

*Testosterone therapy & how men can safely restore hormone balance

*Why Methylene Blue is becoming a game-changer for focus, detox & resilience

*The myth of "just take a pill" — and how the body can actually heal itself

*How your faith and doctor’s worldview shape your path to health

*The real difference between self-control and self-discipline, biblically

💬 “When you're healthy, you have a thousand problems. When you're sick, you only have one.”

This is more than a podcast — it's a mission to restore faith, function, and purpose.

🎙️ Host: JD (@real_deal_jd)

👤 Guest: Dr. Brian Trainor (@dr.trainor)

📺 Watch now on: Real Deal Talk (YouTube)

🎧 Also streaming in all major audio platforms

#RealDealTalk #DrTrainor #JDRealDeal #MensHealth #TRT #MethyleneBlue #FunctionalMedicine #NaturalHealing #FaithAndWellness #BodyCanHeal #PurposeDrivenHealth #ChristianDoctor #YouVsYou

JD sits down with Ashley Kellogg, a matchmaker and dating coach, for a powerful conversation on love, healing, and breaking free from toxic relationship cycles. From codependency to finding identity in Christ, this episode dives deep into the real struggles—and triumphs—of transforming your life and relationships. 💥

Ashley shares her journey of leaving an unhealthy relationship, healing from past trauma, and stepping into her calling to help others find love without losing themselves. Plus, we explore her exclusive work with

Cinqe—a premier matchmaking service for high-caliber, intentional individuals ready for real connections beyond dating apps.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

✔️ How codependency holds you back from true love

✔️ The danger of settling in unhealthy relationships

✔️ Finding your worth in Christ, not in people

✔️ The power of healing generational trauma

✔️ Why masculine & feminine energy dynamics matter in relationships

✔️ Ashley’s mission to help others find love without losing themselves

✔️ How Cinqe creates quality, vetted matches for those serious about love

✨ About Cinqe:

For 14+ years, Cinqe has matched successful, intentional people through word of mouth, a robust private database, and personalized matchmaking by a dedicated team. These are REAL connections—no swiping, no guesswork.

🔗 Connect with Us:

👤 Host: @real_deal_jd

👤 Guest: @ashleyjkellogg

📺 Watch on YouTube: Real Deal Talk

🎧 Available on all major audio platforms

#RealDealTalk #AshleyKellogg #DatingCoach #Codependency #FaithAndHealing #RelationshipsMatter #ChristianDating #LoveWithoutLosingYourself #TraumaHealing #Matchmaker #NewPodcast #JDRealDeal #FaithJourney #RelationshipGoals #HealingJourney #PurposeDrivenLife #Matchmaking #Cinqe #BeyondDatingApps #IntentionalDating

What does it take to rise from sleeping in a truck to becoming one of the most respected names in Jiu Jitsu and the UFC? In this epic episode of Real Deal Talk, host JD (@real_deal_jd) sits down with legendary fighter Dean Lister (@deanlisterbjj) for a no-holds-barred conversation about sacrifice, resilience, and the truth behind the fight game. 👊

From the early days of bare-knuckle MMA and leg lock domination to the science of breathwork, CTE awareness, and founding Victory MMA with Jocko Willink, Dean shares it all.

💥 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How breathwork can shift your body from acidic to alkaline

✔️ Why bare-knuckle boxing might be safer than gloves

✔️ Dean’s raw UFC beginnings & submission secrets

✔️ Life lessons from combat, setbacks, and grit

✔️ The mindset it takes to become a champion—and stay one

This isn’t just a fighter’s story—it’s a blueprint for perseverance, health, and legacy.

🔗 Connect with Us:

👤 Host: @real_deal_jd

👤 Guest: @deanlisterbjj

🎙 Podcast: @real_deal_talk

🎧 Watch now on YouTube and listen on all major audio platforms

#DeanLister #RealDealTalk #UFCLegend #JiuJitsuLife #CombatSports #UFCOrigins #LegLockKing #BreathworkHealing #MMA #GritAndResilience #VictoryMMA #JockoWillink #SubmissionArtist #HealthAndRecovery #PodcastInterview

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