This guest is someone who's been part of my journey from the very beginning.

Wesley Gililland was in the room when we were trying to pull off a deal that, on paper, had no business working. Back in 2018, when we were green, undercapitalized, and figuring it out in real time—Wes was one of the people who helped make it happen.

In this episode, we break down "the art of the deal," what it really takes to navigate adversity in business, and why having the right people in your corner changes everything. From mentorship under Jim Havens, to building businesses, to stepping into leadership—Wes shares the lessons that only come from being in it.

We also get into patience vs persistence, delayed gratification, and how tools like AI are changing the way we operate and execute at a high level.

This isn't just about closing deals.

It's about becoming the person capable of doing it in the first place.

Key Topics: - The art of the deal: how relationships made the impossible happen - Why patience + persistence beats raw hustle every time - Leveraging AI to accelerate execution without losing focus - Building wealth through people, not just systems

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There's a version of you that success, pressure, and growth try to polish out of existence… but it's actually the part that makes you you. In this episode, I open up about the side of me most people don't see anymore — the goofball behind the grind — and why staying rooted in your core identity matters more than any system, structure, or success metric.

Key Topics:

• Why your "core self" should never be sacrificed for success
• Balancing professionalism with authenticity
• Knowing when to show different sides of yourself
• The danger of becoming who you think you "should" be

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I sat down with Karl "Machine Gun" Anderson and this conversation is all about what happens when things don't go your way—and you refuse to quit anyway.

From getting fired by WWE not once, but twice… to rebuilding, staying disciplined, and continuing to chase what he loves—Karl shares what it really takes to stay in the game long enough to win.

We talked about freedom, failure, sobriety, and why most people never make it… not because they can't, but because they stop too early.

This is a real conversation about resilience, growth, and finding purpose in the process—not just the outcome.

If you're in a season where things aren't going how you planned… this one will hit.

Key Topics:

• Getting fired by WWE twice—and bouncing back -
• Why "don't quit" beats everything else
• Building discipline through chaos and setbacks
• What real freedom actually looks like

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Over the years, I've had a lot of people come in and out of my life—and one thing always reveals the truth: how someone reacts when you win.

In this episode, I break down the difference between real support and hidden resentment. Everyone says they're in your corner… until you start succeeding. That's when you find out who's actually cheering for you and who's quietly hoping you fall.

I talk about why you need to trust actions over words, how to identify the people who truly have your back, and why being a genuine cheerleader for others is one of the most powerful things you can become.

If you're building something, growing, or chasing more out of life—this is a conversation you need to hear.

Key Topics:

• Who really supports you when you win
• Actions vs. words: spotting real loyalty
• The truth about people in your circle
• Why being a cheerleader changes everything

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In this episode, I sat down with Ryan Henry and we got real about what it actually takes to win as an entrepreneur.

This isn't surface-level motivation — this is the truth most people don't want to hear.

We break down why most businesses fail, how a lack of self-awareness is holding people back, and what it really means to operate at a high level as a leader. Ryan shares the framework behind entrepreneurial DNA, the path to mastery, and how open and honest communication can either build or destroy your business.

If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure if you're even on the right path — this episode will challenge you to look inward and step up.

This is about awareness, ownership, and building something real.

Key Topics:

• Why lack of honesty is the #1 thing killing businesses
• The 6 traits that define real entrepreneurs
• How self-awareness changes everything in business and life
• Vision vs execution: why ideas mean nothing without action

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A million seconds is 11 days. A billion seconds is 31 years.

Most people don't realize how massive that gap really is—and that's exactly why they quit too early.

In this episode, I break down how misunderstanding time is holding you back from real progress. We expect results fast, we chase intensity, and when things don't change overnight… we start over. But success doesn't work like that. It's built through small, consistent actions that stack over time. The 1% rule. Daily deposits. Habits that turn into a lifestyle.

I'll show you how to stop chasing quick wins, build real momentum, and finally stay consistent long enough to see results.

The question is simple—what will you do with your time?

Key Topics:

• 1 million seconds vs 1 billion seconds explained
• Why you quit before results show up
• The power of 1% daily improvement
• How to build momentum that actually lasts

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Entrepreneurship is supposed to create freedom — but for many business owners, it creates chaos.

In this episode, I share how I realized I had become the bottleneck in my own life and business. Working harder wasn't the answer. The real shift happened when I started focusing on my unique ability and delegated the rest.

I talk about how bringing on the right executive assistant through Superpowers helped organize the chaos, create clarity, and give me the ability to focus on what actually moves the needle in my business and life.

If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or leader who feels overwhelmed by everything on your plate, this conversation will challenge how you think about growth, delegation, and freedom.

If you're interested in learning how an executive assistant could help you delegate and elevate, schedule a free 30-minute discovery call here: http://superpowershq.com/jacob-emery

Key Topics:

• Why entrepreneurs become the bottleneck in their own business
• The power of delegation and hiring the right executive assistant
• How focusing on your unique ability accelerates growth
• Creating clarity, structure, and freedom as a leader

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In this episode of The Iron & Infrastructure Podcast, I break down something that holds a lot of people back in business and leadership—executive presence. You might know your craft, understand your business, and be the subject matter expert in the room, but if you can't communicate it with confidence and clarity, people won't see the value you bring. I share why perception matters, how preparation builds confidence, and what it really takes to walk into any room—whether it's with lenders, partners, or leaders—and show that you belong there. If you want to grow beyond just doing the work and start leading at a higher level, this conversation is for you.

Key Topics:

• Why knowing the work and presenting the work are two different skills
• How preparation and understanding your numbers build real confidence
• The role perception plays in leadership and business opportunities
• Simple ways to develop executive presence in high-stakes situations

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In this episode, I break down a concept that most people never think to connect — the barbell and the balance sheet. At first glance, they seem completely unrelated. One lives in the gym, the other in the boardroom. But the truth is, they operate on the exact same principles.

Too many people chase what looks impressive — big lifts, big revenue, big numbers. But appearance isn't durability. A heavy max lift doesn't mean you have real capacity, and high revenue doesn't mean you've built a strong business.

Real strength is structural. In business, that's your assets, liabilities, and equity. In training, it's your capacity, recovery, and sustainable performance. When you understand both, you stop chasing hype and start building foundations that last.

This episode is about building assets, managing liabilities, and growing real equity — in your company and in your body. Because at the end of the day, the question is the same in both worlds:

Are you actually strong, or are you just performing strength?

Key Topics:

• Why revenue and max lifts don't equal real strength
• Assets, liabilities, and equity in business and fitness
• The danger of scaling chaos without a foundation
• Building sustainable capacity instead of chasing hype

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In this episode, I'm sharing a speech I gave at Beats & Barbells, where I broke down the story behind the three phases that shaped my life.

I went from being the kid people thought would end up dead or in jail by 21, to building discipline through the iron, changing the direction of my life, and chasing a vision bigger than what anyone believed was possible.

The truth is, when you're in the middle of the struggle, the dots rarely make sense. But when you look back, every setback, every rep, and every decision was building something.

This is the story of the foundation, the breakdown, and the build up — and how adversity can become the thing that changes everything.

Key Topics:

• How the Iron Foundation built discipline and confidence
• Turning adversity into direction
• The power of consistent daily actions
• Why the dots in life connect in hindsight

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