Gustavo is a Jiu Jitsu competitor and the owner of 3 Jiu Jitsu schools in the Portland, Oregon area. In this episode we speak about what it takes to compete at a high level in BJJ, his vision for his business, unexpected leadership transition, and how and why he decided to go against the grain in regard to marketing his academies. This is a very interesting episode for business owners and athletes alike.

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Trevor is one of my best friends and the lead architect for Mountain West Architecture in Ogden, Utah. We discuss his journey to get there, what it means to feel like a failure, and the realization that sometimes you just have to grind to get to where you want to go.

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Tom is the founder of Bicandi Electric in Caldwell, Idaho. In this episode Tom talks about how he has grown a very successful business, wise business operating principles, and his son's battle with cancer. You will even get to hear a little bit about his impressive baseball career. This is an inspiring episode you will want to hear!

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On this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing my "Favorite Cousin" Krystal Firebaugh. Krystal owns A & E Engineering in Pocatello, Idaho.

We discuss how she overcame physical and emotional abuse after years of domestic violence, how, as a single mother of two, she earned her engineering degree, and how she has become the owner of her own engineering firm. Did I mention, she has lost nearly 100 pounds, and recovered from a life-threatening fall that nearly severed her carotid artery? Yeah, that's all part of her story!

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Makayla is an endurance athlete and law enforcement officer. In this episode Makayla and I discuss what it really takes to achieve her goal of competing in an endurance event in all 50 states, the day-to-day grind it takes to get there, and some harrowing experiences she has had in her professional life. Listen in, you are not going to want to miss this one!

You can find Makayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makmarie98/

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Arlo Gagestein is a full-time strength and conditioning coach, athlete, author, and Jiu Jitsu black belt.  Arlo is known for his physical feats of strength like lifting stones, carrying barbells to the top of mountains, and even towing his truck with nothing more than his body for long distances (10- 26.2 miles) in order to raise money for trafficked and sexually exploited children. Arlo is a fascinating force of nature! You will be glad you listened in on this episode!

If you would like to donate to the Truck Pull Fundraiser for exploited children click here: 10miletruckpull.com

Check out his book, The Art of Lift Jitsu on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8bH1MQz

Instagram: @art_of_lift_jitsu and @agagestein

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Mark is the owner and CEO of The Cottages Senior Living Headquartered in Eagle, Idaho. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt, former body builder, and serious hot-rodder. In this episode Mark drops some serious wisdom when it comes to staying focused on goals and delegation in business. You will want to hear this one!

Here are The Cottages and Mark's social media links.

Mark Maxfield's LinkedIn profile: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-maxfield-0201b19/ ⁠  

The Cottages LinkedIn page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cottages-assisted-living⁠

The Cottages Careers FB page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecottagescareers⁠

The Cottages FB page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheCottages⁠

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​This weeks guest is Rob from McDojo Life! In this episode we discuss the business side of his popular social media brand, learn about his life growing up, and receive inside knowledge of Fight Con, Rob's latest venture!

@McDojoLife  goal is to keep the martial arts legit by exposing the fakes, frauds, pedophiles, sex offenders, phonies, and cults in the martial arts industry, while promoting the martial artists who are making a positive impact. Check out his content on YouTube and Instagram!

Heads up: We had some technical difficulties in part of this recording. , the audio was not perfect, but the content was so good I thought you would want to hear it anyway.

YouTube:  @McDojoLife 

See Rob spar with a challenger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co1egEslTUs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcdojolife/

Get more information about Fight Con October 3-4, 2025 in Salt Lake City: https://fightconexpo.com/

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This week I interview a lifelong friend and successful entrepreneur, Matt Spears. Matt has built a profitable heating and air conditioning company and a serious real estate portfolio. Let's find out how!

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Mark is the owner of Spray'n Coat Painting in Boise, Idaho and Las Vegas, NV. He has a great business mind, and a deep conviction of excellence. He employs over 30 people. In this episode we discuss Mark's story of how he has grown his company and the ideas that have brought him success.

Spray'n Coat Website: www.SpraynCoat.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprayncoatpainting/

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