On today’s show, we discuss the journey of Sara Blakely - founder of Spanx - from law-school reject to Forbes’ youngest female billionaire in 2012.

We also talk about lessons learned in her career, the recent sale of her company to Blackstone Group, and her transition to executive chairwoman.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/mtm_O-L_C7o


The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan

The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, and strategies that have made them special and successful. Most importantly, we discuss some lessons learned and how you can apply them in your life and in your business.

Shows are posted weekly.

The thoughts and opinions on this show do not reflect those of our advertisers, employers, or other affiliates. So don't lose your sh*t - it's just a podcast. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2022.

Today, we discuss the founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, and one of the wealthiest people in the world - Jeff Bezos.

He is regarded as one of the planet’s most influential figures in e-commerce and supply chain logistics. However, his great wealth, reports of Amazon worker wages and conditions, and consumer privacy concerns have cast a negative light on his decades of success.

All this and more on today's show!

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/yxxJK_tYYq8

The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan

The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, and strategies that have made them special and successful. Most importantly, we discuss some lessons learned and how you can apply them in your life and in your business.

Shows are posted weekly.

The thoughts and opinions on this show do not reflect those of our advertisers, employers, or other affiliates. So don't lose your sh*t - it's just a podcast. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2022.

In the spirit of Father’s Day, Dave shares some big news! We also share some top-notch dad jokes, and we discuss the deep importance of fathers and father-figures in the lives of young people.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ucxPYxHSYdc

The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan

The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, and strategies that have made them special and successful. Most importantly, we discuss some lessons learned and how you can apply them in your life and in your business.

Shows are posted weekly.

The thoughts and opinions on this show do not reflect those of our advertisers, employers, or other affiliates. So don't lose your sh*t - it's just a podcast. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2022.

On today's show, we recap our trip to the Bahamas, where we were shocked by the amount of ocean pollution that had washed up on shore at Lighthouse Point, an off-the-beaten-path destination on the island of Eleuthera.

We also discuss the global problem of ocean pollution and ocean plastics - specifically, within the context of a recent shipwreck that released an astounding number of toxins and waste into the Indian Ocean, including little plastic pellets called "nurdles".

Finally, we talk about the nonprofit working hard to combat ocean and river pollution, called "The Ocean Cleanup" - https://theoceancleanup.com/

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ZoVs8baxuxE

The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan

The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, and strategies that have made them special and successful. Most importantly, we discuss some lessons learned and how you can apply them in your life and in your business.

Shows are posted weekly.

The thoughts and opinions on this show do not reflect those of our advertisers, employers, or other affiliates. So don't lose your sh*t - it's just a podcast. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2022.

On today's show, we learn about Jimmy Donaldson - aka "MrBeast" - one of the top YouTubers in the world.

We discuss his early video uploads as a teen, how he faked attending college, his new 100-acre facility in North Carolina, and his new ventures like MrBeast Burger and the MrBeast Bar.

We also discuss MrBeast's relatability, we assess his business model of giving away money, we talk about how he hires his friends, and more!

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qwk3Ab7yI0s

The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan

The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, and strategies that have made them special and successful. Most importantly, we discuss some lessons learned and how you can apply them in your life and in your business.

Shows are posted weekly.

The thoughts and opinions on this show do not reflect those of our advertisers, employers, or other affiliates. So don't lose your sh*t - it's just a podcast. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2022.

“If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe.”

- Joe Rogan

On today's show, we discuss one of the most influential voices in modern society - that of Joe Rogan. As a comedian, actor, host, athlete, commentator, podcaster, and more, Joe has had a front row seat to some of the most important conversations of our time. He's spent thousands of hours talking with the most interesting people in the world - perhaps more than anyone else.

We dissect what makes Joe Rogan special, what his strategies have been for business success, and how his unique, open-minded approach to people leads to deeper, more fruitful relationships.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/URA2NUIf3YQ


The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan

The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, and strategies that have made them special and successful. Most importantly, we discuss some lessons learned and how you can apply them in your life and in your business.

Shows are posted weekly.

The thoughts and opinions on this show do not reflect those of our advertisers, employers, or other affiliates. So don't lose your sh*t - it's just a podcast. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2022.

In today's show, we're talking about portals to other dimensions! We discuss this within the context of the popular Netflix original series "Stranger Things" season 4, also "portals" in the form of technology such as the Metaverse and smartphones, and finally we describe the community, internet lore, and fan fiction around The Backrooms.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/HlH_pvIpzFg


The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan

The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, and strategies that have made them special and successful. Most importantly, we discuss some lessons learned and how you can apply them in your life and in your business.

Shows are posted weekly.

The thoughts and opinions on this show do not reflect those of our advertisers, employers, or other affiliates. So don't lose your sh*t - it's just a podcast. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2022.

Episode #5 - Steve Jobs - A Pioneer in Tech and Telecommunications

In today's show, we talk about Steve Jobs - perhaps, one of the most influential people in crafting our modern, technologically connected world, with the introduction of the iPhone.

We discuss his leadership style, tech sales strategies, personal life, and more.

Steve Jobs unveils the iPhone to the world - https://youtu.be/VQKMoT-6XSg

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/HtGlVMYFkLw


The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan

The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, and strategies that have made them special and successful. Most importantly, we discuss some lessons learned and how you can apply them in your life and in your business.

Shows are posted weekly.

The thoughts and opinions on this show do not reflect those of our advertisers, employers, or other affiliates. So don't lose your sh*t - it's just a podcast. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2022.

Episode #4 - Elon Musk Pauses Twitter Purchase?

In today’s show, we discuss Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase “pause,” citing concerns over AI bots. We also examine whether Musk’s $230 billion dollar fortune is enough to permanently end world hunger, as some have claimed it is; And, finally, we touch on the popular YouTube channel, MrBeast.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b05pB6Q7kcg


The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan

The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, and strategies that have made them special and successful. Most importantly, we discuss some lessons learned and how you can apply them in your life and in your business.

Shows are posted weekly.

The thoughts and opinions on this show do not reflect those of our advertisers, employers, or other affiliates. So don't lose your sh*t - it's just a podcast. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2022.

Episode #3 - The 10,000 Hour Rule - How To Become an Expert at Anything

In this episode, we discuss the “10,000 Hour Rule” - what it means, where the saying originated from, what it looks like in the real world, and more.

We also talk a bit about our backgrounds, as well as our goals for the podcast.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qN15F2_vmrY


The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan

The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, and strategies that have made them special and successful. Most importantly, we discuss some lessons learned and how you can apply them in your life and in your business.

Shows are posted weekly.

The thoughts and opinions on this show do not reflect those of our advertisers, employers, or other affiliates. So don't lose your sh*t - it's just a podcast. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2022.