In this solo episode, Isaac reflects on 12 lessons learned over 26 years—not as “rules,” but as hard-earned reminders formed through mistakes, growth, and uncomfortable seasons.

He talks about why time is limited (“you’re not making it out alive”), why no one is coming to save you (and how that’s empowering), and how your environment shapes your outcomes. He breaks down why comfort is a trap, why loneliness can be a sign you’re early, and why the only real way to build confidence is to do the work and keep promises to yourself.

Isaac also shares why “planning” isn’t the same as “doing,” why rock bottom can be a superpower, how ownership changes everything, and how learning to self-validate keeps you moving when nobody’s clapping.

He closes with a 2026 focus on being more intentional, staying present, and committing his work to God:

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3

• You’re not making it out alive → stop playing it safe
• No one is coming to save you → take control
• Environment shapes identity and outcomes
• Comfort is expensive → growth lives in discomfort
• Loneliness doesn’t mean you’re broken → sometimes it means you’re early
• “We’ll see” mindset: negatives can become positives
• Confidence comes after proof → do the work
• Doing the thing > planning the thing
• What do you have to lose? (especially at rock bottom)
• Pick the right partner (long-term direction matters)
• Ownership changes everything
• Be present + commit the work to God

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In this episode, Isaac sits down with Tyler and Chaydie Zimmerman, business owners, parents, and a faith centered married couple to unpack what it truly means to live life with intention.
The conversation begins with marriage and relationships, centering around a “Living With Intentions” worksheet Tyler and Chaydie use quarterly to stay aligned in communication, finances, parenting, faith, and personal goals. They explain how intentional check ins reduce conflict, strengthen trust, and help couples navigate hard seasons together rather than drifting apart.

From there, the episode dives into:
Why communication is the root of most marital issues
How finances, budgeting, and debt affect relationships
Parenting with structure, grace, and consistency
The importance of scheduling what matters (faith, family, fitness, rest)
How faith shapes decisions in marriage, business, and life
Tyler’s journey as a restaurant owner and business leader
Why success isn’t about balance — it’s about priorities and seasons
The episode closes with reflections on legacy, purpose, discipline, and what they’d tell their younger selves: life will happen either way — the question is whether you choose to live it intentionally.

Chapters

00:00 Living with Intentions: The Foundation of Relationships
02:35 Communication: The Key to a Successful Marriage
05:33 Financial Planning: Intentional Living and Budgeting
08:14 Parenting: Navigating Challenges Together
11:16 Setting Goals: Personal and Family Aspirations
13:56 Health and Wellness: Intentional Living Through Nutrition
16:40 Fitness Goals: Balancing Family and Personal Aspirations
19:34 The Role of Faith: Glorifying God in Daily Life
22:09 Communication and Conflict Resolution: Strategies for Couples
24:58 The Importance of Reflection: Evaluating Progress Together
01:02:36 Navigating Disagreements in Relationships
01:03:40 Spiritual Growth and Family Devotion
01:05:40 The Importance of Prioritizing Faith
01:06:57 Raising Children with Spiritual Values
01:09:41 Parenting Challenges and Communication
01:11:21 Understanding Different Educational Paths
01:12:07 Exploring Love Languages in Marriage
01:13:01 Balancing Family and Personal Goals
01:17:30 The Dynamics of Marriage and Work-Life Balance
01:20:43 Recognizing Spiritual Warfare in Relationships
01:24:02 Improving Communication in Marriage
01:24:52 Transitioning to Business Ownership
01:25:57 Innovating in the Restaurant Industry
01:28:27 Creating a Unique Dining Experience
01:30:29 Hiring and Retaining Quality Staff
01:32:15 Implementing Effective Business Processes
01:34:02 Long-Term Business Vision and Legacy
01:43:50 The Importance of Family Time
01:51:53 Living with Intention and Purpose
01:54:04 Final Thoughts and Inspirational Quotes

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Weston Zimmerman shares his journey from starting at Tussey Landscaping to founding Synced Up—a software built to help contractors price accurately, track costs in real time, and run more profitable businesses. He talks about the realities of entrepreneurship, the Lean Startup lessons that shaped the product, and the importance of understanding your market.

The conversation dives into hiring, work-life balance, delegation, and buying back time, along with how AI will shape the future of contracting. Weston also emphasizes community, networking, practical experience, and learning through failure.

At its core, this episode is about eliminating entrepreneurial poverty and helping blue-collar business owners grow through better systems, consistency, and owning their unique story. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
05:57 Lessons from Building a Software Company
11:52 Target Audience and Market Needs
18:05 Integration and Automation Features
31:40 The Cost of Success
36:05 Vision and Growth of Synced Up
42:58 The Hustler's Dilemma
46:03 Documenting Processes for Efficiency
47:57 The Role of an Executive Assistant
51:07 Hiring and Firing: A Business Challenge
56:09 Becoming Indispensable in Corporate America
56:57 Integrating AI into Business Solutions
01:01:29 Feedback Loops and User Engagement
01:03:40 Building Credibility Through Community Engagement
01:06:37 The Value of Practical Experience Over Formal Education
01:08:00 Challenges in Marketing to Small Contractors
01:09:39 Creating a Contractor Summit for Networking and Learning
01:12:26 Designing Water Features: A Core Element of Landscaping
01:13:37 Strategies for Attracting Non-Users to the Summit
01:15:15 Leveraging Content to Solve Contractor Problems
01:16:30 The Importance of Time Management and Delegation
01:21:28 Coping with Burnout in Entrepreneurship
01:25:25 Finding Direction When You Feel Stuck
01:32:13 Overcoming Temptations and Building Discipline
01:34:44 The Power of Systems Over Willpower
01:35:48 The Journey to Success Takes Time
01:38:14 Learning from Mistakes and Persistence
01:40:48 Embracing Vulnerability and Collaboration
01:42:09 Creating Value in Entrepreneurship
01:45:11 The Importance of Resilience and Storytelling
01:51:20 Delegation and Trust in Business
01:53:09 Recommendations and Final Thoughts

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Ridge Hershberger a stand up comedian and farmer, joins to tell the story behind The Comedy Farm, his traveling small town comedy club, working rooms in Altoona, State College, and beyond. We talk early days (WVU, stump game lore), why he hides an older special on his site, and how he’s building a scene where one didn’t exist by producing shows and grinding stage time. Ridge shares a wild injury story that pushed him home from Austin, the budgeting/reality of booking Fridays/Saturdays, and his simple starter kit for new comics: write 25 facts about yourself and get on stage. The convo drifts into purpose, discipline, and keeping it light—“say less, do more,” track your material, and aim for a tight 45 to headline. Its blue collar hustle meets comedy craft, with plenty of small town chaos and laughs along the way.


🕐 Full Episode Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Episode 4 who is Ridge (farmer/stand-up)
01:07 – What is “The Comedy Farm”? towns, VFWs, small-town circuit
02:10 – “Sold out… we didn’t need you” (Everett show banter)
03:34 – Bloody Run & private club chatter
05:08 – Touring with Christina Mariani; early travel plans
06:57 – Stage persona vs real life
07:19 – Ridge’s secret/hidden special & website rabbit hole
08:30 – Why he’s not heavy on social media (yet)
09:08 – Podcasting cadence vs sports/news timing
10:08 – Dahmer glasses story (college)
15:10 – The neck story begins: Nickelback → bars → the fence
18:41 – “We should go to the hospital” → ER chaos
20:07 – MRI, morphine drip, and “am I going to live?”
21:41 – Wanting to be alone, LOTR book request, the flash 🤦‍♂️
22:11 – Stitches, calling mom, moving home, $7k bill
23:35 – Insurance, debt collectors, and (bad) bill-pay “advice” talk
24:46 – Host’s shin-stitches gym story (resident redo)
29:34 – Track meet tangent; false starts, records
31:25 – How Ridge got into stand-up (Rogan → first mics)
32:56 – Dropping petroleum engineering; acting class era
34:00 – The stump drinking game explained
35:57 – Keeping 600+ life stories for material (Google Drive)
36:55 – Farming + stand-up: what he actually loves
38:11 – Moving/life experiments; Charleston mention
41:31 – On leaving the “flaws” in the podcast; authenticity
44:10 – The real dream schedule & show economics
47:36 – Starting a “club” in Altoona; why monthly makes sense
48:38 – Who he’s booked; realities of bringing “big names”
50:01 – “Holy Cow” taping night and why he hides older work
50:47 – Purpose, discipline, reading/LOTR/Bible talk
55:31 – Finishing a first book; “Winning” (MJ/Kobe trainer)
1:00:07 – Life lesson: “Say less. Do more.”
1:03:11 – Performance energy; overdose mid-show story
1:05:00 – How to start comedy: open mics & writing 25 facts
1:06:05 – Kill Tony memories; handshake vs hug bit
1:07:07 – Secret Show explained; Netflix special impressions
1:11:11 – Future plans: stack Fri/Sat (Thurs is the hard one)
1:12:57 – Book/quote/advice: LOTR, Steve Martin’s memoir, “Just do it”
1:20:03 – Wrap-up: plugs (IG, ComedyFarm.com), pricing chat & mobile show kit

In this episode, I sit down with Bob Mitchell to dive into mentorship, personal growth, and the power of social media in finding your tribe. Bob shares his journey of embracing new challenges, from building a career in marketing to competing in hyrox, and the mindset shifts required along the way. We discuss the importance of belief in yourself, surrounding yourself with the right community, and intentionally building a personal brand. Bob emphasizes being resourceful, fearless, and willing to step into discomfort as keys to both personal and professional growth.

Our conversation also explores the value of uniqueness and relevancy in career development, the grit required to push through the “pain cave,” and the identity and discipline needed to achieve big goals. Bob breaks down the five Cs of business success, the principle of essentialism, and how storytelling connects us to others. At the core, this episode is about living fully in the present while constantly seeking growth. 

Chapters

00:00 The Power of Social Media and Mentorship

06:01 Finding Your Tribe and Personal Growth

11:50 The Journey into Marketing and Adaptation

17:57 Hyrox: A New Challenge

30:00 The Importance of Belief and Trusting Yourself

38:59 Navigating Career Transitions and Building a Brand

01:12:53 The Importance of Relevancy and Uniqueness

01:16:26 Navigating Career Growth in Marketing

01:20:21 Embracing the Grunt Work

01:22:01 Persistence and the Journey to Success

01:24:08 The Pain Cave: Mental Resilience in Challenges

01:29:45 The Role of Identity in Achieving Goals

01:35:28 The Five Cs of Business Success

01:51:22 Essentialism: Focusing on What Matters

02:04:36 The Power of Storytelling in Connection

02:19:56 Living in the Present and Embracing Growth

In this episode of the Double Take podcast, host Isaac interviews Nate LaSalle, a key figure in a family-owned towing business that has been operational since 1982. Nate shares insights into the challenges of running a 24/7 towing service, the importance of balancing work and personal life, and the lessons he has learned from his father and grandfather. He discusses the modernization of the towing industry, the role of towing in emergency response, and the safety concerns that come with the job. Nate also reflects on the community impact of their business and the future of towing in relation to technology and AI. This conversation explores various themes including the future of AI in manual labor, the dynamics of real estate investments, particularly in mobile homes versus traditional housing, and the impact of female ownership in business. The speakers discuss tenant management strategies, innovative ideas for apps related to animal tracking, and the complexities of family businesses in real estate. Additionally, they delve into the evolution of racing technology and the financial implications of maintaining competitive racing equipment. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of racing, community support, and the balance between personal and professional life. They discuss the importance of sponsorship in racing, the dynamics of different racing classes, and how racing parallels business in terms of public relations and financial management. The conversation also touches on personal relationships, the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance, and the significance of fitness and routine in their lives. Ultimately, they reflect on core values, motivation, and the importance of treating others well, emphasizing that life is about helping others and finding purpose.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Nate LaSalle and His Ventures

01:47 The Family Legacy of Towing

06:06 Challenges of Running a 24/7 Towing Business 1

0:09 Lessons from Family and Business Management

12:06 Stress Management in Business

13:51 Modernizing the Towing Business

18:08 Experiences in Towing and Community Impact

21:49 The Role of Towing in Emergency Response

24:01 Safety Concerns in the Towing Industry

28:10 The Future of Towing and Technology

32:01 Community Relations and Business Practices

40:06 The Future of AI in Manual Labor

45:15 Real Estate: Mobile Homes vs. Traditional Housing

49:43 The Impact of Female Ownership in Business

51:55 Tenant Management and Rental Strategies

57:03 Innovative Ideas for Animal Tracking Apps

01:02:44 The Dynamics of Family Business in Real Estate

01:06:44 The Evolution of Racing Technology and Costs

01:14:52 Supporting the Racing Community

01:17:45 The Dynamics of Racing Classes

01:20:10 Balancing Racing and Business

01:23:10 Navigating Personal Relationships

01:26:52 The Importance of Routine and Fitness

01:35:00 Finding Purpose and Motivation

01:46:10 Core Values and Life Lessons 

In this episode of the Double Take Podcast, Brian Fins shares his journey from working on Wall Street to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the heavy-duty tire industry. He discusses the challenges he faced while growing his business, the importance of customer relationships, and the innovative solutions he implemented to stand out in a competitive market. Brian emphasizes the significance of being valuable in any role, whether as an employee or a business owner, and shares insights on managing a growing team and expanding into new markets. He also touches on the role of technology and social media in business today, and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various themes including the importance of flexibility in daily routines, the balance between work and family life, and the nurturing of leadership within a business. They emphasize learning from mistakes, the vision for future business expansion, and the impact of economic conditions on growth. The conversation also touches on creating a positive work environment and the significance of taking risks and adapting to change.