Kris Gethin is a professional bodybuilder, trainer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Gethin Gyms and Unmatched Supplements, author of 6 books, and his transformation programs have helped over 150 million people worldwide. 

On Episode 36 of The Ed Clay Show Ed sits down with Fitness & Lifestyle Coach Kris Gethin. Over the years Kris has been a writer for fitness publications, personal trainer, supplement company founder, gym founder, and even the personal coach to some of India's biggest movie stars. His wide branch of experience, all revolving around the fitness industry, means that Kris has an incredibly well rounded perspective on how the fitness industry has transformed over the years and where it might be headed.

Kris's coaching lies not only in physical training, but first and foremost in the training of the mind for a successful mindset. Ed and Kris talk about how simply the way we think oftentimes determine whether we become successful or not, how we can overcome self-limiting beliefs, and why vulnerability can actually be a strength and not the weakness so many people think it is. 

Biohacking and alternative methods of health are part of Kris's expertise, by thinking outside of the box Kris offers his clients a uniquely distinct and holistic approach to their overall fitness journey. Kris also discusses his treatment at CPI Stem Cells and how he see's stem cell therapy playing a role in the overall revolution of the health and fitness industry of the 21st century.

Whether you are a seasoned fitness enthusiast, or someone just starting off your journey of self-improvement, Kris's insights will give you the tools needed to create more success, clarity, and happiness in your life.

Enjoy Episode 36 of The Ed Clay Show with Fitness/Lifestyle Coach Kris Gethin!

#krisgethin #biohacking #fitnessentrepreneur 

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Origin Story, Getting into Fitness, Bodybuilding
00:10:16 - Marketing Mindset, Writing for Fitness Publications, Starting a Magazine
00:21:38 - What Real Hard Work Looks Like
00:29:19 - Self-Imposed Limitations, Strengths & Weaknesses, Power of Habits
00:39:29 - What’s Really Important in Life, Self-Reflection, Cell Phone Addicitons
00:51:15 - Power of Vulnerability, Overcoming Past–Traumas
01:02:55 - Biohacking, Health Tricks, Traveling
01:19:17 - Morning Routine & Biohacking Protocal, Unmatched Supplements
01:28:14 - Gut Health, Mental Illness
01:36:47 - Human Connection, Death and Illness
01:39:49 - Editing for BodyBuilding.com, VR Fitness Programs, CPI Stem Cells

Shane Mac is a Tech Founder & Entrepreneur with a successful track record tackling some of the biggest problems we face with tech in the 21st century. Shane is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Ephemera, a company developing XMTP and changing the way we communicate using the blockchain and decentralization. 

Prior to Shane's current venture he co-founded Squared Away in 2017 to employ military spouses, built one of the first Social CRMs with Gist.com which was sold to BlackBerry for $44 Million Dollars, and sold his company Assist for $50 Million Dollars. Shane's experience has allowed him to develop a unique perspective on leadership, culture, and how we can truly optimize our minds for success. 

In this episode of The Ed Clay Show Ed and Shane sit down to talk about the mindset that it takes to lead teams and build companies, how to understand what sets entrepreneurs apart, and what each and everyone of us can do to change the way we think about relationships and success to create a happier life for ourselves and those around us. 

This is episode is packed full of valuable insight to entrepreneurs, creatives, managers, leaders, and anyone else who is looking to increase their ability to make big things happen in the world.

Enjoy Episode 35 of The Ed Clay Show with Tech Founder/Entrepreneur Shane Mac!

#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife 

Links for Shane:
https://www.shanemac.com 
https://ephemerahq.com

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - How Shane Ended up in Nashville, Building the First Chatbot Platform
00:08:10 - What Sets Entrepreneurs Apart, Selling to Blackberry for $50M
00:17:50 - Building Culture, Being Humble, Becoming a Good Leader
00:27:00 - The Role of a Founder in Business, Mentorship
00:37:00 - Understanding Insecurity and Imposter Syndrome
00:46:00 - Cancer Research and Treatment
00:52:20 - XMTP, Decentralized Messaging, Changing Communication Worldwide
01:09:50 - Building The Team for XMTP, Understanding The Impact of The Blockchain
01:25:19 - The Power of Bitcoin, The Banking System, Private vs Public Infrastructure
01:37:50 - The Polarization of Our Culture, Addiction and Human Connection
01:52:00 - Transparency, Vulnerability, Stress and Entrepreneurship 
02:02:28 - Making Every Employee a Millionaire, Growing the Company

Victoria Duke, known as Tori Trades to her more than half a million followers, is a futures trader who has been trading the market for 9 years. She has amassed a following of over half million people on her YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter profiles where she teaches others the techniques, tricks, and psychology behind futures trading. 

Victoria learned how to trade from her uncle, a successful day trader, and has been at it ever since he took her under his wing 9 years ago. Ed and Victoria sit down in Episode 34 of The Ed Clay Show to talk about futures trading, the mindset of a trader, and how the ebbs and flows of the charts can teach us valuable psychological lessons about ourselves.

Listeners will gain insight into the psychological tricks used by successful traders to master self control, how learning to trade can open up financial opportunities, and what it takes for someone to become profitable trading. 

Enjoy Futures Trader Victoria Duke on Episode 34 of The Ed Clay Show! 

#futurestrading #futurestrader #toritrades 

Links for Victoria:
https://toritradez.com

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Learning How to Trade Futures From Her Uncle
00:12:00 - Becoming Profitable Trading Futures, Recent Trading Results
00:19:49 - What is Futures Trading?
00:28:24 - Is College A Waste?
00:36:05 - Long Term Goals with Trading, Psychology
00:51:24 - Moving to Nashville, How The City Has Changed
01:04:17 - Trading Education In Nashville, Bitcoin, CryptoCurrency
01:15:26 - AI Trading Tools, Trading Through Covid

Stephen Mansfield is a NYT Bestselling Author with over 30 books under his name. He has written on topics such as religion, history, manhood, politics, and more. Stephen was a pastor at Belmont Church in Nashville, TN for 22 years before launching his career as an author in 2002 when he wrote "The Character and Greatness of Winston Churchill".

He first rose to global attention in 2004 with his groundbreaking book "The Faith of George W. Bush," a bestseller that Time magazine credited with helping to shape the 2004 US presidential election. The book was a source for Oliver Stone’s award-winning film “W.”  This groundbreaking book led to a string of influential works over the next two decades. 

Mansfield wrote noted studies of American soldiers at war, Barack Obama, Abraham Lincoln, the Guinness brewing company, Pope Benedict XVI, Winston Churchill, Jesus Christ, Oprah Winfrey, the Kurds, and modern men. Mansfield’s 2008 "The Faith of Barack Obama" was another international bestseller.

In May 2021, Stephen was named a Senior Fellow of Public Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University where he teaches and coaches current and future leaders. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Faith and Culture and an Ambassador for the Center for Christian Statesmanship. Stephen and his beloved wife, Beverly, split their time between Nashville, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C.

In Episode 33 of The Ed Clay Show Ed and Stephen sit down to have a conversation about the past, present, and future state of our political culture in America. As a child Stephen lived in Berlin during the Cold War, giving him a unique perspective regarding how political systems shape quality of life. Listeners will gain a unique perspective themselves on where our country came from, where it is now, and where it may be heading if we don't correct course. 

Enjoy Episode 33 of The Ed Clay Show with Bestselling Author Stephen Mansfield!

#americanhistory #americanpolitics #bestsellingauthor

Links for Stephen:
https://stephenmansfield.tv/

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Living in Berlin During the Cold War, Neo-Marxism, Polarization of Culture
00:09:10 - The Oppression Olympics, Equity vs Equality, Good vs Evil 
00:18:46 - Immigration, Living in D.C., Term Limits
00:28:32 - Joe Biden, Writing a Book About Donald Trump, National Debt
00:40:34 - 2024 Election, Weaponization of The Department of Justice
00:44:32 - Writing A Book About George W. Bush
00:53:51 - Writing A Book About Barack Obama, The Importance of Faith

Richie Walls is an Emmy Award Winning TV/Film Producer who has worked with James Cameron, Johnny Depp, Chris Hemsworth, Burt Reynolds and some more of Hollywood's biggest stars. He's worked with talent agencies, modeling agencies, production companies, and recently launched Nashville's newest production agency Seen Entertainment. 

Most people aren't too familiar with how the entertainment industry really works, this podcast sheds some light as Ed and Richie sit down to talk about the reality behind the 660 billion dollar industry that is the U.S. entertainment and media industry. 

Stories from Richie's early days in the business give listeners a glimpse into the fast-paced like of a Hollywood agent, insight into the tips and tricks that Richie used to get his foot in the door around the industry, and some of the wild stories from the eccentric personalities that run the TV and Film business.

Enjoy Episode 32 of The Ed Clay Show with Emmy Award Winning TV/Film Producer Richie Walls!

#hollywood #entertainmentindustry #movieproducer 

Links for Richie:
https://www.seenentertainment.com/
https://blackwallsentertainment.com/home/

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Getting into Hollywood, Mark Wahlberg Deal
00:11:00 - Chris D’Elia, What Happened to Hollywood?
00:22:04 - Entertainment Industry, Bringing Movies to Tennessee
00:34:21 - SEEN Entertainment, Putting Together Movie Projects
00:44:03 - James Cameron, Michael Bay, Johnny Depp
00:52:35 - Amber Heard, Burt Reynolds
01:05:15 - Richie’s Biggest Accomplishment, Travis Pastrana 
01:12:59 - Life as a Cyclist, Lance Armstrong
01:20:49 - Miss USA, Elon Musk Wants to Nuke Mars
01:30:39 - The Clown World, Satanism in Hollywood
01:40:09 - Kevin Spacey Scandal

WLPWR is an award-winning music producer who's worked with the likes of Eminem, Yelawolf, Wiz Khalifa, Tech N9ne, The Game, and more... WLPWR's resume includes 3 platinum and 3 gold records, a huge accomplishment for anyone in or around the music studio. 

- What are some characteristics a music producer looks for in an up and coming artist?
- What are some tricks WLPWR has learned from working with some of the greatest in hip-hop history?
- How is training artists in the studio similar to training MMA fighters in the gym?

These questions and more are all answered in this episode of The Ed Clay Show as WLPWR sits down with Ed to talk about his journey in the music industry, what he's learned from his experience, and his plan on taking it to the next level in Nashville.

Hear from WLPWR why he moved to Nashville and what it was about the city and it's talent that brought him here, the similarities Ed see's in his days training MMA fighters with how WLPWR trains artists, and stories from the studio with Eminem and Yelawolf that give listeners valuable insight into the minds of the best in the game.  

This is an episode full of advice, tips, and tricks valuable not just to someone coming up in the music industry but for anyone who is looking to improve in their career and become the best version of themselves.

Enjoy Episode 31 of The Ed Clay Show with Music Producer WLPWR!

#musicproducer #recordproducer #eminem 

Links for WLPWR:
https://www.wlpwr.com/ 

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Moving to Nashville, Getting into Music
00:08:50 - Passion, What Makes Someone Great?
00:16:00 - Becoming a Professional Music Producer
00:23:13 - Working with Yelawolf and Making Trunk Muzik
00:30:33 - Developing Artists, Hard Work Beats Talent
00:39:26 - Training Artists is Like Training Fighters
00:47:22 - Working with Eminem, Biggest Lessons
00:58:28 - Working with Wiz Khalifa, Value of Relationships
01:08:23 - Being Kind to Others, Making Things Right
01:13:03 - Producing War Story with Yelawolf

Welcome Pro Skater Beaver Fleming to The Ed Clay Show for our 30th Episode! 

Beaver Fleming is Professional Skateboarder who has made a name for himself through his ingenuity and creativity on a skateboard. He was the first person in the world to pull off a double backflip on a skateboard, invented the "Fleming Flip", and has been a trailblazer in the skateboarding world since he first started skating as a kid in Knoxville, TN skateparks. 

Ed and Beaver sit down to talk about the long journey from Skateboarding at local Knoxville, TN skateparks to touring with Nitro Circus for over 10 years. Hear from Beaver himself how he approached the World's First Double Backflip, how he created the "Fleming Flip", and the mindset he takes into every stunt he pulls on the board. 

The discussion of injuries received while skating turns into an informative conversation on healing modalities such as stem cells, red light therapy, and other biohacking practices that can help us stay in our top shape. Ed and Beaver also open up about the state of America and our culture touching on the battle between Good & Evil, the power of faith, and how Beaver's Christianity has guided him along his journey.

Enjoy Episode 30 of The Ed Clay Show with Professional Skateboarder Beaver Fleming!

#proskater  #nitrocircus #professionalskating

Links for Beaver:
https://beaverfleming.com/
https://relianceskate.com/

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Early Life Skateboarding, Meeting Travis Pastrana
00:10:56 - Joining Nitro Circus, Woodward Skate Camp, The Flemming Flip 
00:16:15 - World’s First Double Backflip on a Skateboard, Overcoming Adversity
00:28:53 - Injuries Skating, Healing Modalities, BioHacking
00:39:20 - Cultural Mental Health, Societal Weakness, Religion
00:49:15 - Good vs Evil, Standing Up For What’s Right, Power of Prayer
01:00:13 - Meeting his Wife, Reliance Skateboards, Future Goals
01:08:11 - The Importance of The Message, Negative Programming
1:18:18 - Indoctrinating Children into Gender Ideologies, Importance of Trust

Dallas Alexander is a former Canadian Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2) Sniper who's team holds the record for the world's longest sniper kill at 2.2 miles. The Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2) is a elite special operations unit of the Canadian Armed Forces who specialize in counter-terrorism operations. 

Dallas was forced out of his special forces unit after declining to take the Covid-19 vaccine and comply with mask mandates that the Canadian government was imposing on his unit. 

Ed and Dallas dive into into the cultural changes that have taken place in the military, what it's like to fight in wars abroad, and the challenges Dallas faced against the Canadian government. Hear an exhilarating podcast that dives into the mind of a special forces sniper and examines what it takes to perform at a high-level as a specially trained solider.

Listeners will enjoy a challenging narrative regarding the last 4 years of policy that we faced regarding Covid-19, actions taken by governments against their own people, and what it means to stand up for what you believe in. 

Enjoy Episode 29 of The Ed Clay Show with Canadian Special Forces Sniper and Musician Dallas Alexander! 

#specialforces #canadiangovernment #sniper 

Links for Dallas:
https://www.dallasalexander.ca/ 

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Dallas’ Background in Canada, Joining the Military
00:09:19 - Mindset of a Sniper, His First Deployment
00:15:16 - Cultures on Deployment, Societal Weakness
00:25:45 - Social Media Algorithms and Victimhood, Canadian Government
00:37:05 - Trucker Convoy in Canada, Lying to the Public, Covid Madness
00:50:09 - MRNA Vaccine Technology, Canada’s Dictatorship, Democide
01:03:30 - US Healthcare Corruption, World Record Sniper Shot
01:15:00 - Getting Kicked out of the Special Forces over Covid
01:30:07 - Raising a Family, Covid Mask Shenanigans
01:39:59 - Music Career, Performing Live, Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

Logan Misuraca is a racecar driver competing in the NASCAR ARCA Menards Track Series. She started racing when she was 4 years old following in the footsteps of her father and has claimed her spot as one of the few motorsports racers worldwide who are female.

Ed and Logan take a deep dive into the world of motorsports as she lays out some of the barriers to entry that most people face in their pursuit of a career on the track, the financial and logistical challenges that racers face before every race, and the delicate relationships that the drivers have to manage with their teams and sponsors to pull off a successful racing career.

Ed and Logan also talk about the mindset required of a motorsports driver and the types of mental attitudes one needs to adopt to win races and perform at a high level. 

Enjoy Episode 28 of The Ed Clay Show with Logan Misuraca!

#nascar #loganmisuraca #edclayshow #motorsports 

Links for Logan:
https://www.loganmisuraca.com/ 

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Coming to Nashville, Being a Woman in Racing
00:05:21 - Racing at 4 Years Old, The Cost of Racing
00:13:09 - Choosing the Car, Racing at Bristol Motor Speedway
00:20:50 - Men in Women’s Sports, Mindset while Racing
00:30:48 - Wrecking, Sponsorships, 2023 Racing Challenges
00:35:57 - Pitching to Sponsors, Pay-to-Play in Racing 
00:43:26 - The Power of Vulnerability, Mental Health
00:55:14 - Success and Dealing with Stress, Victimhood
01:03:36 - Choosing the Right Mindset

Scott Payne is a retired FBI Special Agent who spent twenty-eight years in law enforcement investigating cases against drug trafficking organizations, human traffickers, outlaw motorcycle clubs, gangs, public corruption, and domestic terrorists. He spent long periods of his career in undercover operations including cases such as violent crime, motorcycle gangs, public corruption, murder for hire, drug trafficking, and domestic terrorist groups with international ties.  

Payne's undercover cases include busting groups like "The Outlaws" Motorcycle Gang, "The Base" Neo-Nazi Group, and other high-risk undercover operations. On this episode of The Ed Clay Show Ed sits down with Scott to talk about what its been like living the life of an undercover agent for so long.

Ed and Scott talk about the realities behind police brutality, the weaponization of our justice system, mass shootings, Jan 6th, PTSD, Mental Health, and so much more as they dive into the things that are stirring our American Nation to its spilling point in 2024. 

Listeners get to hear an inside perspective on the mindset required to undergo so many high-stress situations, adopting alternative personalities during cases, and even dealing with the real friendships that may develop while you are working undercover.

Enjoy this episode of The Ed Clay Show with Retired FBI Special Agent Scott Payne!

#scottpayne #fbiundercover #fbispecialagent #lawenforcement #edclayshow 

Links for Scott:
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Code-Name-Pale-Horse/Scott-Payne/9781668032909

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - History with the FBI, Career in Law Enforcement
00:15:51 - Undercover Cases, Infiltrating Gangs
00:24:16 - Building Relationships Undercover
00:35:33 - Scott’s Book “Code Name: Pale Horse”
00:44:55 - Infiltrating The Neo-Nazi Group “The Base”, White Supremacy
00:56:44 - Ignorance in Society & Culture, Fatherlessness
01:07:50 - Corrupt Justice System, Donald Trump, Good vs Evil
01:22:36 - Mass Shootings, Law Enforcement, Police Brutality
01:37:16 - FBI Involvement on Jan 6th, Closing “The Base” Investigation
01:54:20 - Making Neo-Nazi Arrests, The Rolling Stones Article
02:04:10 - The Process After Making an Arrest, Friendships After Cases
02:10:14 - Impact on Family, PTSD & Mental Health
02:16:47 - Strip-Searched While Wearing a Wire, Performing Under Pressure