Drew Ackerman, aka “Scooter” is the creator and host of “Sleep With Me” the one-of-a-kind bedtime story podcast featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Buzzfeed, Mental Floss, and Dr. Oz. Drew has also been sober since 2013.

Matt Williams is the founder of the snack Bar company, FroPro.  Matt has been in long-term recovery since 2010.

John Burns is the VP of Operations at Stella Blues Vapors in St. Louis, MO.  John is also member of The John Maxwell Team and has been sober since 1989.

Skylar Winepol is the founder of Incredible Foresight and leads The Adoption Project.

George S. Peterson teaches an ancient Vedic meditation technique known as Primordial Sound Meditation, as well as Vinyasa Yoga and Ayurveda. He is also passionate about his work in addiction recovery and is the cofounder of Nourish: a company that hosts 3-hour Pop-ups and provides a space for people to feed their minds, bodies and souls.

Jesse Harless invites us into his intimate journey from its beginning to present day. His experience living with multiple addictions from an early age highlights that being vulnerable in an unforgiving world can negatively impact anyone. Jesse learned to turn vulnerability into strength. 

 

In this episode you’ll hear Jesseand Andrew discuss:

• 1:16 How cold showers can change your life
• 9:35 Jesse, Facing Federal prison, realized he needed his recovery to stick
• 15:08 They discuss outside and inside motivations pushing you
• 19:59 “Entrepreneurs in Recovery” started when he stopped listening to what “everyone” was telling him
• 25:37 Some of the books that impacted Jesse’s life
• 28:29 He explains what prompted him to write his first book
• 35:03 Jesse’s next book is his attempt to help others using his story and what he’s learned in recovery
• 46:30 The power of finding a mentor & knowing your “Recovery Team”

For Andrew’s Free 30-minute Business Coaching Session: www.LassiseCoaching.com/30

For more information about and to contact Jesse:

On the web: https://www.entrepreneursinrecovery.com

Email: [email protected] 

Books referenced in this episode:

Get Jesse’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Smash-Your-Comfort-Zone-Showers/dp/1733531602/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=Jesse+harless&qid=1550075196&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

“The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” by John Maxwell: https://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Anniversary/dp/0785288376/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=John+Maxwell&qid=1550075750&s=gateway&sr=8-5

“Rich Dad Poor Dad (What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!)” by Robert T Kiyosaki: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Teach-Their-About-Money/dp/0446568813/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=rich+dad+poor+dad&qid=1550076106&s=gateway&sr=8-2

“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey: https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/1476740054/ref=sr_1_2?crid=39K5JSFKAMBQT&keywords=7+habits+of+highly+effective+people&qid=1550076231&s=gateway&sprefix=7+habits+%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-2

“The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable on Real Success in Business and in Life” by Robin Sharma: https://www.amazon.com/Leader-Who-Had-No-Title/dp/1439109125/ref=sr_1_2?crid=21BB665ZA4PAT&keywords=the+leader+who+had+no+title&qid=1550076334&s=gateway&sprefix=the+leader+who+had%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-2

“The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8am)” by Hal Elrod: https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Not-So-Obvious-Guaranteed-Transform/dp/097901977X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PSXQJ8P2BUP5&keywords=the+miracle+morning+book&qid=1550076388&s=gateway&sprefix=the+miracle+%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1 

“Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds” by David Goggins: https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2J8I5CHBAPI5K&keywords=can%27t+hurt+me+master+your+mind+and+defy+the+odds&qid=1550076450&s=gateway&sprefix=can%27t+%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1

Gary K. as an author and circuit speaker.  From small-town beginnings where he discovered his addiction at 12-years old, Gary K. takes us on a  wild ride through the life of a Broadway actor boozing and drugging his way through New York City and beyond. Through his approach we learn the power of service and how doing good works inevitably leads to success.

In this episode he discusses the following with Andrew: 

• 1:02 Gary K takes us back to where his addiction began – at 12-years of age
• 8:12 Tragedy forever changes Gary’s life and transports him to New York City
• 11:55 Gary meets hard drugs, becomes a prostitute & lands on Broadway
• 13:30 Landing his first starring role in a major musical doesn’t end well for little orphan Annie
• 16:45 With acting now a memory Gary reinvents himself as a drug dealer
• 20:39 He hits his very low bottom but begins his road to recovery
• 28:09 Gary gives his life over to two men who help him work the steps
• 31:31 Working on Wall Street, he joins a Seminary while continuing his recovery work
• 37:57 Terrorists attack the day he was supposed to quit his job in the World Trade Center
• 45:00 Suddenly an Ordained Priest, still fearful of dying, he works to comfort others ravaged on 9/11
• 49:11 He quit his job, joined a Seminary and took a vow of silence… for a while
• 50:43 Gary has since written a play and dedicated his life to one of service, helping others through the steps
• 53:29 They discuss the nature of success and how Gary found it  

For Andrew’s Free 30-minute Business Coaching Session: www.LassiseCoaching.com/30

To buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Talk-Step-12-Staying/dp/1616496592

To email Gary K: [email protected]

 

Business coach and serial entrepreneur, Andrew Lassise hosts the Successful Sober People’s Podcast. With long-term sobriety, Andrew views this podcast as a bout of necessity for like-minded people trying to maintain sobriety while achieving more in their lives, whether it be personal, in business or spiritual.  Each episode will feature guests, people Andrew looks up to in sobriety, in business and in life. They discuss the ups and downs of their lives, how they achieved sobriety and success in all its many forms.

• 1:19 Andrew welcomes Sayeed Al Jamal of Yards Plus, who explains what happened 5 years ago that prompted his getting sober
• 2:56 Sayeed discusses his pattern of getting jobs, succeeding in them and then abruptly quitting
• 9:30 He talks about the moment he decided to quit his endless cycle of dead-end jobs and start his own business
• 15:30 His hustle mentality and his desire to provide for his family contributed to his success
• 18:45 Sayeed talks about his dreams now that he has 3+ years of his business and sobriety
• 22:37 They talk about choosing to start your own business even when the “system” wants you to go to college, get a 9-to-5 job and play by other people’s rules
• 25:19 Sayeed knows at heart he is still 100% an addict but has implemented strategies to keep his success growing.
• 28:41 They discuss rental properties as a way to create more, passive income
• 34:23 Andrew reveals his inspiration for pursuing financial coaching as another career
• 39:22 Helping other people stay sober and other good deeds are pursuits they both share
• 42:40 Sayeed shares his advice for people struggling to stay sober

 

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