The Determined Society with Shawn French | Adversity & Mindset

In today's episode, we have a very special guest who embodies the spirit of determination and has achieved remarkable success against all odds. Matthew Vincent joins us to share their incredible journey and the lessons they've learned along the way.

Key Conversation Points:

• Shawn introduces the guest, highlighting Matt's background and achievements.
• They discuss the guest's early life and any challenges they faced.
• Shawn and Matt open up about their connection in college
• Matthew shares his initial aspirations and what motivated them to pursue their goals.

Overcoming Challenges

• Matthew discusses the significant challenges he encountered on his path to success.
• They share personal stories of setbacks, obstacles, and how they managed to overcome them.
• Shawn and guest delve into the mindset and strategies the guest employed to stay determined during difficult times.

Turning Points

• The guest reveals pivotal moments or experiences that shaped their journey.
• They discuss any transformative events that altered their perspective and propelled them forward.
• They explore the lessons learned from these turning points and how they impacted the guest's determination.

Lessons and Advice

• Matthew imparts valuable insights and lessons they have gained from their experiences.
• They share practical advice for listeners who may be facing similar challenges.
• Shawn engages in a discussion, further exploring the guest's advice and how it can be applied to various situations.

Connect with Matthew Vincent-

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/matthewpvincent/

Connect with Shawn-

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/theshawnfrench/

Work with Shawn- https://calendly.com/shawnmf32/strategy-call?month=2023-07

The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.

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Brandon Burns is an elite athlete, viral influencer with over 50 million views on social media, 2x B1G Ten Championship-Winning Coach; co-creator of a 7-figure software product; and right-hand man to the world’s #1 motivational speaker - Dr. Eric Thomas.

After experiencing various mental health battles, financial lack, and family trauma during his childhood, Brandon was able to overcome his victim mindset to succeed in school and walk-on to the men’s gymnastics team at the University of Michigan. However - his athletic dreams came to a screeching halt after being cut from the team 4 times in 5 years. After years of perseverance & self-discovery, Brandon’s journey eventually allowed him to go from “cut to coach” - becoming one of the industry’s top speakers and strategic performance coaches. Today, Brandon works with athletes, entrepreneurs, and students to help them reach their full potential & systematically overcome their limitations using his unique blend of inspiring, emotional storytelling mixed with strategic, principle-based teachings.   As a lifelong coach, Brandon is obsessed with helping others reach their maximum potential. He believes that every human being owes it to themselves (and to mankind!) to achieve their peak performance in every area of human endeavor: physically, mentally, spiritually, and financially. He believes that “good enough” is NEVER good enough, and is dedicated to assisting like-minded teams and individuals take their performance to the next level!   Key Conversation Points:  

• Being Eric Thomas's COO and how it all transpired
• TFCC Injury
• Brandon's Gymnastics journey
• Being cut from Univ. of Michigan
• Dad's diagnosis and Mom's auto immune 
• The Bad Break up
• Impact is great that being impressive
• Subwoofer or Eric Thomas?
• Micro-Thoughts and how they can impede your growth
• Taking the 1st step
• Fear based motivation
• What if we don't decide?
• Living the both lifestyle instead of either or
• Much more......

Connect with Brandon Burns:

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/iambburns/

Website- www.iAmBBurns.com

Twitter- @iambburns

TikTok- @iambburns

Book Brandon NOW- http://www.iambburns.com

Connect With Shawn:

Instagram- @theshawnfrench

Twitter- @theshawnmfrench

Website- www.theshawnfrench.com

 

The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.

Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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Steve Eckert is a Personal Discipline and Development Accountability Coach.  He is a United States Marine, Entrepreneur, Husband, and Father.  His unique style of blending Military strategies and tactics with the mindset and methods of an entrepreneur have helped over 20,000 clients achieve Results and Life Transformations, over the past 22 years.  He has built several successful companies and Brands from scratch in the Coaching and Fitness industries. 

• Founder and Owner of OTD- Operate to Dominate Peak Performance Coaching
• Founder/ Owner of OTD Online- Coaching Courses
• Founder/ Owner of Freak Code- Clothing Company
• Personal Trainer/ Fitness Professional for over 20 years
• Instructor/ Co-Founder of The Project- men’s personal development program
• Instructor/ Co-Owner of LTD- Leadership and Team Development Training
• Previous coach of several Mastermind and Mentorship Group Coaching Programs

 

Connect with Steve:

https://www.instagram.com/steve.eckert1/ https://www.facebook.com/SteveEckertNoExcuses/ https://youtube.com/@steveeckert1382

https://steve-eckert.mykajabi.com/otd-alliance-group-coaching

Connect with Shawn:

https://www.instagram.com/theshawnfrench/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/theshawnmfrench?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

https://theshawnfrench.com/

 

Work with Shawn:

If you would like to work with Shawn, have him on your podcast or have him speak at your events please send inquiries to shawn.french@thedeterminedsociety and we will be intouch. 

The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.

Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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Do you have an inner critic that causes you to doubt yourself or think you are incapable of doing hard things? So many of us do, but the key is to not let that critic sit in the driver’s seat of your life. Learn how to get your inner advocate in control and achieve unstoppable confidence in this must-listen episode with Bedros Keuilian.

In this episode of The Determined Society, Bedros Keuilian shares his inspiring story of escaping communism, pursuing the American dream, and what it means to have an “immigrant edge.” He talks about the impact of having both a poor dad and a rich dad, and how his dad's work ethic and gratitude influenced him.

Bedros Keuilian is an American Entrepreneur and a believer in the American Dream. He is a serial entrepreneur and investor in over a dozen industry-leading brands and businesses. He’s the founder of Fit Body Boot Camp, three times listed in Inc Magazine as well as Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 fastest-growing franchise brands in the world. Bedros is the author of the Wall Street Journal’s Best Selling book Man Up – How To Cut The BS and Dominate In Business and In Life.

Shawn and Bedros have an engaging conversation about the decline of masculinity, the rise of feminism, and the consequences that has had on modern-day men. Bedros is passionate about helping men embrace their masculinity and understand that there is nothing “toxic” about it. Bedros explains the importance of doing hard things and finding purpose in life to avoid anxiety, depression, and unfulfillment. Tune in for more!

Key highlights:

• The immigrant edge
• Rich dad vs. poor dad: what Bedros learned from each
• What Bedros would say to people that want a coach
• How adversity shapes strong men
• Giving men permission to be masculine
• Bedros’ experience of a panic attack and what he learned about how to avoid anxiety and depression
• The importance of finding purpose and doing the hard stuff
• Inner critic vs. inner advocate
• Why we shouldn’t have unconditional love for ourselves
• Why we need to give the best version of ourselves to those closest to us

Connect with Bedros Keuilian:

Instagram: @bedroskeuilian

Website: bedroskeuilian.com

Connect with Shawn French:

Instagram: @theshawnfrench

Website: theshawnfrench.com

Facebook group: The Determined Society

Twitter: @theshawnmfrench

YouTube: The Shawn French

The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.

Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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Anthony Ranaudo, former NCAA National Champion at LSU, major league pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, and Texas Rangers. I have invested in several companies, such as marucci and diamond nation, and made successful exits.

He Current owner of Cards and Culture and host of The Up and In Show.

Anthony's take on fear... Its incredibly important to work to see your dreams realized. Fear never goes away but courage to chase your desires is a lot stronger than fear can be.

Key Points:

• 2009 National Champion
• MLB Career
• Failure vs. Success
• Up and In Podcast
• Cards and Culture
• Competition in Entrepenuership
• Being a man that expresses himself
• Vulnerablitlity and authenticity as a man
• Controlling fear to drive your success
• Anthony's many business investments and exits
• Chasing ladies in Tiger Town
• Tiger Todd and fake news
• Meditation
• State of gratitude 
• And much more...

Connect with Anthony:

• IG- https://instagram.com/cardsandculture?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@cardsandculture?_t=8cqB9oR40H0&_r=1

Twitter- https://twitter.com/cardsandculture?s=21&t=VQqoRlC518FmMGkF2h5WHg

Website- Cardsandculture.com

Connect with Shawn:

• IG- https://www.instagram.com/theshawnfrench/?hl=en

Twitter- https://twitter.com/theshawnmfrench?lang=en

TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@theshawnfrench

Website- https://theshawnfrench.com/

The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.

Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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Welcome to the  The Determined Society podcast, where today we have the privilege of introducing Coach Duke Baxter. With over four decades of baseball experience, Duke's knowledge is deeply rooted in all aspects of the game. He is a former professional baseball player who has received numerous awards and accolades both as a collegiate and professional athlete. Today, Coach Duke dedicates his career to developing athletes at the Zoned Sports Academy, the training facility he founded, and through his books and videos with 'Dominate the Diamond ®'. His approach to coaching is inspiring, motivating, fun, and humble. In this podcast, we will delve into Duke's experience, his positive coaching approach, and how he has coached and trained over 50,000 baseball and softball players for over two decades. Let's all take a moment to listen to Duke as he shares his knowledge and tips to help every baseball and softball player, coach, and parent get educated, motivated, and then dominate on and off the field. Welcome, Coach Duke Baxter.

 

Key Points:

• How to develop athletes
• Being a positive influence on the youth 
• Player development
• The importance of being a coachable athlete
• Creative ways to keep athletes engaged in practice
• Taking on the title of coach
• Empowering young athletes within practice
• Creating the environment that allows failure
• Coaches and parents needing to do better
• The issues in youth development

Connect with Duke:

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dukebaxter/?hl=en

Website- https://zonedinc.com/staff/duke-baxter/

Buy his book- https://www.amazon.com/stores/Duke-Baxter/author/B074N38HPW?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Connect with Shawn:

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/theshawnfrench/?hl=en

Twitter- https://twitter.com/theshawnmfrench?lang=en

Website- https://theshawnfrench.com/

The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.

Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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Matt Ferranti, a multi-talented entertainer, guitarist, and songwriter, knows the importance of hard work and taking advantage of every opportunity. Hailing from Bay City, Michigan, Ferranti grew up performing contemporary Christian music at his Dad’s church before developing his signature blend of Country fused with Detroit R&B. With a move to Nashville in 2013, Ferranti quickly made a name for himself grinding away at songwriter sessions and performance rounds that included a chance meeting with an up-and-coming singer/songwriter, Brett Young, who asked Ferranti to come play guitar at his show that weekend. Five years later, Ferranti is still an integral member of Young’s band but also performs as a solo act in direct support on the sold-out world tour. Between headlining gigs and opening on Young’s tour, Ferranti is introducing a new vibe of Country music combining sultry lyrics, clever hooks, and personal storytelling.

Key Topics:

• The Brett Young Band
• How we met
• Covid and how it haulted his solo career
• Matt's venture out on his own
• The creative process
• Relationship with Brett Young
• Brett Young showing grace
• Taking a chance on himself
• Becoming a father
• Life on the road
• Becoming a father
• Setting the example for his child
• His tour and where you can see him
• How to connect with Matt

 

Connect with Matt:

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mattferrantimusic/

Website- https://www.mattferranti.com/#video

Connect with Shawn:

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/theshawnfrench/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theshawnmfrench?lang=en

Website- https://theshawnfrench.com/

The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.

Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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Jillian Riddell is a former teen mom who defied the odds to become a Valedictorian and a certified leading expert in trauma and emergency nursing. She is highly regarded by those who need hope when obstacles seem too great to overcome.

Jillian's insights have been honored by the Daisy Foundation, and her work has been featured on ABCnews. As a trauma nurse and the host of the Life Without Secrets podcast, Jillian understands our basic human needs to love and belong. She is passionate about helping people feel more connected by diving deep, getting real, and growing together.

Jillian's personal journey has inspired her mission to help others. Having lived her entire childhood as a secret, she knows what it's like to feel alone and disconnected. But she also knows that it's possible to overcome even the toughest challenges with resilience, grit, and a supportive community. Through her work as a nurse, a podcast host, and a speaker, Jillian is committed to spreading hope and inspiring others to create the lives they truly want.

 

Show Topics:

• Being a Teen Mom
• She was a secret
• Teen Mom turned Valedictorian
• Life Without Secrets
• What happens in Vegas DOES NOT stay in Vegas
• Questioning Self-Worth
• Grief Cases
• Societal Pressures
• The Kiss X's 2
• Building resentment
• It's ok to start the relationship over
• Trauma therapy
• Praising the progress
• Sharing the struggle
• Developing shame
• Putting loved ones first
• Taking pauses in life
• Connection with your partner

Connect with Jillian:

Instagram- https://instagram.com/lifewithoutsecretspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/jill.george.75?mibextid=LQQJ4d

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-riddell-1745a959

TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@jillian_riddell?_t=8bUjLUBn38A&_r=1

Website- lifewithoutsecrets.com

Connect with Shawn:

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/theshawnfrench/

Twitter- https://twitter.com/theshawnmfrench?lang=en

Website- https://theshawnfrench.com/

The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.

Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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Eric Wood is a former NFL center for the Buffalo Bills where he was an immediate starter, 2 time Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee, and a pro bowler. Eric was selected in the 1st round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Bills, a monumental achievement for someone who entered college with only one scholarship offer. Making the playoffs in 2017 and ending the Bills’ playoff drought serves as one of Eric’s most memorable moments from his NFL career, and making the Pro Bowl has become one of his proudest professional accomplishments.

Eric played his entire 9-season NFL career for the Bills before an unexpected spinal injury ultimately ended his on-field career in 2018. With much left to offer the sport, Eric stayed involved in football as a commentator for the Buffalo Bill’s Radio Network, something he still does to this day. Eric also spent some time as a sports columnist for the Athletic, and also has called games for FOX, ESPN, ACC Network and CBS. He has also appeared on the Jim Rome Show, NFL Network, The Herd with Colin Cowherd, and the Rich Eisen Show to provide analysis.

Key Points:

• Family
• Tackling What's Next
• Eric's NFL Journey
• The High's & Low's
• The Injury that forced his retirement
• Social Media and its impact on athletes
• Relationships with teammates
• Athlete development
• Focusing on what is important
• The Roadmap
• Issues with travel Baseball and travel Basketball
• Dangers of early sport specialization
• Hiring Eric to speak to your company or team
• And....much much more

Connect with Eric:

• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ewood70/

Website- https://ericwoodmedia.com/

Connect with Shawn:

• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/theshawnfrench/

Website- https://theshawnfrench.com/

 

The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.

Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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In this episode Shawn French sits down with a great friend, Josh Marciano. He is the President of Triune Strength. Josh focuses on online training and nutrition to help his clients change their lives through their daily choices.

Josh's journey has been one filled with epic moves and laden with Determination. He spent 4 years at a local gym where lets face it...the culture was more than toxic (Shawn has witnessed). Most people would regret their time at such places but not Mr. Marciano. He has not only learned what to do, what not to do in business but most importanlty identify what lines he will never cross.

America loves stories of comebacks when someone is on the ropes and finds a way to throw a vital punch to get them right back into the fight. Josh is a dude that emobodies a true warrior that found a way to live his dream. 

Now, sit back and enjoy this amazing episode....

Key Points:

• His time at previous gym
• Josh's journey in Entrepenuership
• His 30 Day notice to himself
• Cutting through Bullshit excuses
• Faith
• Family
• Business
• Fad diets 
• Seeing throught the fake ass shit being pedalled on social media
• Taking control of your life through better decisions
• Instant VS. Long-Term gratification
• $1k to $10K months
• Gratitude
• Shawn with his usual satire towards the assholes of the world

Connect with Josh:

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/coachjoshmarciano/

Work w/ Josh- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4gH7eaBrlmTsspqGxDX7Iy6mkKpbBZqmzc4QZFMafLPkUUA/viewform

Connect with Shawn:

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/theshawnfrench/

Website- https://theshawnfrench.com/

Twitter- https://twitter.com/theshawnmfrench?lang=en

The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.

Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.