The Modern Man Podcast

“SUCCESS ISN’T ALWAYS ABOUT GREATNESS. IT’S ABOUT CONSISTENCY. CONSISTENT HARD WORK LEADS TO SUCCESS. GREATNESS WILL COME.”

Dwayne Johnson

When I made the decision to start a podcast, I didn’t have any equipment, mics, cameras, or any idea what I was doing. As fate would have it, once I jumped, the parachute appeared.

Once I committed, my Executive Producer Andrej Suttles came into my life, my friend Matt Snipes let me use his amazing podcast set up, and we’ve been rolling all steam ahead ever since!

If you would have told me what this podcast journey would look like when the first episode “No Rain… No Rainbows Podcast: Ep. 1 – Intro” dropped on August 1st, 2018, I wouldn’t have believed you.

Over the course of two years, Andrej and I have met some of the most amazing people, heard some of the most amazing stories, and learned some valuable lessons. I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.

With the one-hundredth episode rapidly approaching, I wanted to see how far this podcast could go. Before I could really do that though, I wanted to first see how far we’ve come. Today’s episode is just a snapshot of the topics we’ve covered on this show. There is truly a wealth of knowledge and value ready to be enjoyed in the first 99 episodes.

With that being said, we don’t want it to be another two years before we give you 100 more. Help us create a second episode that will allow us to interact more with YOU, the listener, and the viewer.

Today, we’re asking for your help. If you enjoy the podcast, we want to let you know how you can best contribute to its growth and exposure. (If you haven’t done so already)

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We don’t want people to just take our word from it. Details about the show definitely sounds better coming from you than it does from us. Even better, Andrej and I are going to want to start shouting out the reviews and read what your review on the show!

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This is how we can get to the goal of adding a Q&A Episode each week! With enough money to hire a Virtual Assistant, we will be able to increase the frequency of the show and add more of an interactive element to the podcast!

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As always, we truly appreciate the support!

Check out today’s episode and enjoy a sample of what The “No Rain… No Rainbows” Podcast is all about!

This Podcast was filmed in the studio at ComRADery: A collaborative Work Space in Greenville, SC. If you live in the Greenville area, connect with ComRADery, and find out how you can try the space for FREE! Be sure to mention you found them through the No Rain… No Rainbows Podcast!

I hope you enjoy this episode of No Rain… No Rainbows.

#LetsGrow

AN OVER-INDULGENCE OF ANYTHING, EVEN SOMETHING AS PURE AS WATER, CAN INTOXICATE."

Criss Jami

What are some good tips to overcoming addiction in our lives? If we are a slave to our habits, the first step would be to pay closer attention to the things we do on a daily basis.

Addiction can come in many forms. Whether it's drugs, alcohol, pornography, social media, working out, pleasing others, taking risks, or a gambit of other things, none of us are immune.

You've likely heard it said before that the first step in curing addiction is realizing that there is one. Even further, the second step comes when we decide to no longer serve a specific master and choose a better one.

We will always fall onto our habits. The key is to add beneficial and productive habits that will serve us instead of rob us.

Doesn't recovery sound a lot better when it's put that way?

My guest today is one of the greatest guys I know and someone I truly look up to. David Murray's journey with addiction is never-ending and he's ready to take others along with him.

"IF THIS CAN HELP JUST ONE PERSON TAKE A STEP TOWARDS RECOVERY, SHARING MY STORY IS WORTH IT."

David Murray

Davey helps us debunk a popular perspective in this episode. What many perceive as weakness is actually the strongest thing you can do. Would you call a slave who overcomes his master weak or strong?

Join Davey and me as we discuss the terrible hold of addiction and the challenging obstacles we face on the road to recovery. This is one You really should hear.

Be Sure To Reach Out To Davey If You Need To Below:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/death2life8215/

Miracle Hill Ministries: https://miraclehill.org/how-we-help/addiction-recovery/

If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to join our Patreon Page and help us continue to bring you more great content. If you are unable, no worries! You can show your support by sharing this with a friend or leaving us a review on iTunes. Every little bit helps!

This Podcast was filmed in the studio at ComRADery: A collaborative Work Space in Greenville, SC. If you live in the Greenville area, connect with ComRADery, and find out how you can try the space for FREE! Be sure to mention you found them through the No Rain… No Rainbows Podcast!

I hope you enjoy this episode of No Rain… No Rainbows.

#LetsGrow

AN OVER-INDULGENCE OF ANYTHING, EVEN SOMETHING AS PURE AS WATER, CAN INTOXICATE.”

Criss Jami

What are some good tips to overcoming addiction in our lives? If we are a slave to our habits, the first step would be to pay closer attention to the things we do on a daily basis.

Addiction can come in many forms. Whether it’s drugs, alcohol, pornography, social media, working out, pleasing others, taking risks, or a gambit of other things, none of us are immune.

You’ve likely heard it said before that the first step in curing addiction is realizing that there is one. Even further, the second step comes when we decide to no longer serve a specific master and choose a better one.

We will always fall onto our habits. The key is to add beneficial and productive habits that will serve us instead of rob us.

Doesn’t recovery sound a lot better when it’s put that way?

My guest today is one of the greatest guys I know and someone I truly look up to. David Murray‘s journey with addiction is never-ending and he’s ready to take others along with him.

“IF THIS CAN HELP JUST ONE PERSON TAKE A STEP TOWARDS RECOVERY, SHARING MY STORY IS WORTH IT.”

David Murray

Davey helps us debunk a popular perspective in this episode. What many perceive as weakness is actually the strongest thing you can do. Would you call a slave who overcomes his master weak or strong?

Join Davey and me as we discuss the terrible hold of addiction and the challenging obstacles we face on the road to recovery. This is one You really should hear.

Be Sure To Reach Out To Davey If You Need To Below:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/death2life8215/

Miracle Hill Ministries: https://miraclehill.org/how-we-help/addiction-recovery/

If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to join our Patreon Page and help us continue to bring you more great content. If you are unable, no worries! You can show your support by sharing this with a friend or leaving us a review on iTunes. Every little bit helps!

This Podcast was filmed in the studio at ComRADery: A collaborative Work Space in Greenville, SC. If you live in the Greenville area, connect with ComRADery, and find out how you can try the space for FREE! Be sure to mention you found them through the No Rain… No Rainbows Podcast!

I hope you enjoy this episode of No Rain… No Rainbows.

#LetsGrow

TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOURSELF IS THE FIRST SECRET TO HAPPINESS."

Robert Morley

You've heard the phrase "You can't give what you don't have" right? Well, that term holds true when talking about self-love.

Have you ever met someone who was so in love with themselves you couldn't help but drink the kool-aid!? You know who I'm talking about. You can feel the energy change once they walk into the room.

Wouldn't it be amazing to feel just as comfortable and confident in our own skin as that person?

Dr. Ish Major is one of America's best board-certified psychiatrists who specializes in women, children, families, and relationships. He's spent over 15 years demystifying the male psyche and helping men and women navigate their way through the dating jungle.

Why is this so important to your self-love?

Well, the one person you'll always be in a relationship with is yourself!

"You can't give what you don't have," remember?

In this episode Dr. Ish answers your questions on everything life and shares his tips on dating, gaining confidence, showing up each day, and knowing where to find our wins!

You'll definitely want to follow up with Dr. Ish through one of the links below:

Website: Drishmajor.com

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrIshMajor/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/DrIshMajor

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/imajormd

If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to join our Patreon Page and help us continue to bring you more great content. If you are unable, no worries! You can show your support by sharing this with a friend or leaving us a review on iTunes. Every little bit helps!

This Podcast was filmed in the studio at ComRADery: A collaborative Work Space in Greenville, SC. If you live in the Greenville area, connect with ComRADery, and find out how you can try the space for FREE! Be sure to mention you found them through the No Rain… No Rainbows Podcast!

I hope you enjoy this episode of No Rain… No Rainbows.

#LetsGrow

TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOURSELF IS THE FIRST SECRET TO HAPPINESS.”

Robert Morley

You’ve heard the phrase “You can’t give what you don’t have” right? Well, that term holds true when talking about self-love.

Have you ever met someone who was so in love with themselves you couldn’t help but drink the kool-aid!? You know who I’m talking about. You can feel the energy change once they walk into the room.

Wouldn’t it be amazing to feel just as comfortable and confident in our own skin as that person?

Dr. Ish Major is one of America’s best board-certified psychiatrists who specializes in women, children, families, and relationships. He’s spent over 15 years demystifying the male psyche and helping men and women navigate their way through the dating jungle.

Why is this so important to your self-love?

Well, the one person you’ll always be in a relationship with is yourself!

“You can’t give what you don’t have,” remember?

In this episode Dr. Ish answers your questions on everything life and shares his tips on dating, gaining confidence, showing up each day, and knowing where to find our wins!

You’ll definitely want to follow up with Dr. Ish through one of the links below:

Website: Drishmajor.com

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrIshMajor/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/DrIshMajor

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/imajormd

If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to join our Patreon Page and help us continue to bring you more great content. If you are unable, no worries! You can show your support by sharing this with a friend or leaving us a review on iTunes. Every little bit helps!

This Podcast was filmed in the studio at ComRADery: A collaborative Work Space in Greenville, SC. If you live in the Greenville area, connect with ComRADery, and find out how you can try the space for FREE! Be sure to mention you found them through the No Rain… No Rainbows Podcast!

I hope you enjoy this episode of No Rain… No Rainbows.

#LetsGrow

"I don't think of myself as a poor deprived ghetto girl who made good. I think of myself as somebody who from an early age knew I was responsible for myself, and I had to make good."

Oprah Winfrey

Started from the bottom now we're here!

It's a phrase made popular by rapper Drake when his song "Started from the bottom" first dropped in 2013. The song glorifies the hustle, the drive and the work it takes to reap the benefits of success.

With so many people chanting the phrase and throwing their hands up in celebration, I couldn't help but wonder. Where is here?

You see, most of us don't know where we're going so we just settle for where we are.

Finding that destination and overall vision can be hard. While some say you need to know where you're going, I also argue that floating along through life while waiting to find your vision isn't useful either. Sometimes we just need to take that next step in order to find out where our path actually leads.

I can honestly say, regardless of where you are, there is an opportunity to move up or improve your life. The doors are all around us. We just need to open them and do what it takes to get through!

My guest today, Marie "Granny" Witt, knows all about finding that next level. Starting from humble beginnings, Granny shares the challenges of walking 8-miles a day to school, taking every opportunity she could to grow, and using her creativity and smarts to get the jobs she wanted.

This is a true "No Rain… No Rainbows" story on work ethic, patience, and persistence. Take a listen as Mary "Granny" Witt takes us from childhood to retirement and all the challenges she's faced along the way.

This will be just one of many topics I hope to unpack with Granny. I hope you appreciate the wisdom.

If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to join our Patreon Page and help us continue to bring you more great content. If you are unable, no worries! You can show your support by sharing this with a friend or leaving us a review on iTunes. Every little bit helps!

This Podcast was filmed in the studio at ComRADery: A collaborative Work Space in Greenville, SC. If you live in the Greenville area, connect with ComRADery, and find out how you can try the space for FREE! Be sure to mention you found them through the No Rain… No Rainbows Podcast!

I hope you enjoy this episode of No Rain… No Rainbows.

#LetsGrow

“I don’t think of myself as a poor deprived ghetto girl who made good. I think of myself as somebody who from an early age knew I was responsible for myself, and I had to make good.”

Oprah Winfrey

Started from the bottom now we’re here!

It’s a phrase made popular by rapper Drake when his song “Started from the bottom” first dropped in 2013. The song glorifies the hustle, the drive and the work it takes to reap the benefits of success.

With so many people chanting the phrase and throwing their hands up in celebration, I couldn’t help but wonder. Where is here?

You see, most of us don’t know where we’re going so we just settle for where we are.

Finding that destination and overall vision can be hard. While some say you need to know where you’re going, I also argue that floating along through life while waiting to find your vision isn’t useful either. Sometimes we just need to take that next step in order to find out where our path actually leads.

I can honestly say, regardless of where you are, there is an opportunity to move up or improve your life. The doors are all around us. We just need to open them and do what it takes to get through!

My guest today, Marie “Granny” Witt, knows all about finding that next level. Starting from humble beginnings, Granny shares the challenges of walking 8-miles a day to school, taking every opportunity she could to grow, and using her creativity and smarts to get the jobs she wanted.

This is a true “No Rain… No Rainbows” story on work ethic, patience, and persistence. Take a listen as Mary “Granny” Witt takes us from childhood to retirement and all the challenges she’s faced along the way.

This will be just one of many topics I hope to unpack with Granny. I hope you appreciate the wisdom.

If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to join our Patreon Page and help us continue to bring you more great content. If you are unable, no worries! You can show your support by sharing this with a friend or leaving us a review on iTunes. Every little bit helps!

This Podcast was filmed in the studio at ComRADery: A collaborative Work Space in Greenville, SC. If you live in the Greenville area, connect with ComRADery, and find out how you can try the space for FREE! Be sure to mention you found them through the No Rain… No Rainbows Podcast!

I hope you enjoy this episode of No Rain… No Rainbows.

#LetsGrow

"You will never be entirely comfortable. This is the truth behind the champion – he is always fighting something. To do otherwise is to settle."

Julien Smith

How do you want your life to look?

If you believe in something or really want something, you tend to fight for it, right? Unfortunately, a lot of us never fully get clear on our vision so we wander aimlessly, looking for a battle to fight.

Everything we do can either bring us closer or take us further away from our goals and the life we want to live. Ironically, it's the small choices we make that tend to have the biggest impact.

When was the last time you checked in on your trajectory?

Do you know where you're going or are you just coasting along?

These are the questions we should face and answer before we can truly know where we're going. Get clear on the vision. Focus on the vision. Fight for the vision.

My guest today, Joe Buckner is the founder of Beautifully Savage Boxing Studio, Coach, Speaker, and Community Leader. He knows exactly what he's after. Joe believes we need to fight for the life we want and show up as our best selves every day in order to do so.

It's no surprise he was able to transform his life and go from being a homeless ex-con to becoming a 6-figure earner and successful entrepreneur. His ambition and energy are sure to infect and "inspire you to aspire to be better." (His words!)

Hop into today's episode and join us as we discuss overcoming challenges, the importance of habit, knowing your worth, and staying humble. We cover a lot in this conversation. You might want to hear it more than once!

Be sure to follow and connect with Joe Buckner Below:

Website: https://www.mrjoebuckner.com/

Beautifully Savage: https://www.theartofpugilism.com/

Joe's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrjoebuckner/

Joe's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrjosephbuckner/

Joe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mrjoebuckner

Joe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjoebuckner/

If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to join our Patreon Page and help us continue to bring you more great content. If you are unable, no worries! You can show your support by sharing this with a friend or leaving us a review on iTunes. Every little bit helps!

This Podcast was filmed in the studio at ComRADery: A collaborative Work Space in Greenville, SC. If you live in the Greenville area, connect with ComRADery and find out how you can try the space for FREE! Be sure to mention you found them through the No Rain… No Rainbows Podcast!

I hope you enjoy this episode of No Rain… No Rainbows.

#LetsGrow

“You will never be entirely comfortable. This is the truth behind the champion – he is always fighting something. To do otherwise is to settle.”

Julien Smith

How do you want your life to look?

If you believe in something or really want something, you tend to fight for it, right? Unfortunately, a lot of us never fully get clear on our vision so we wander aimlessly, looking for a battle to fight.

Everything we do can either bring us closer or take us further away from our goals and the life we want to live. Ironically, it's the small choices we make that tend to have the biggest impact.

When was the last time you checked in on your trajectory?

Do you know where you're going or are you just coasting along?

These are the questions we should face and answer before we can truly know where we're going. Get clear on the vision. Focus on the vision. Fight for the vision.

My guest today, Joe Buckner is the founder of Beautifully Savage Boxing Studio, Coach, Speaker, and Community Leader. He knows exactly what he's after. Joe believes we need to fight for the life we want and show up as our best selves every day in order to do so.

It's no surprise he was able to transform his life and go from being a homeless ex-con to becoming a 6-figure earner and successful entrepreneur. His ambition and energy are sure to infect and "inspire you to aspire to be better." (His words!)

Hop into today's episode and join us as we discuss overcoming challenges, the importance of habit, knowing your worth, and staying humble. We cover a lot in this conversation. You might want to hear it more than once!

Be sure to follow and connect with Joe Buckner Below:

Website: https://www.mrjoebuckner.com/

Beautifully Savage: https://www.theartofpugilism.com/

Joe's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrjoebuckner/

Joe's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrjosephbuckner/

Joe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mrjoebuckner

Joe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjoebuckner/

If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to join our Patreon Page and help us continue to bring you more great content. If you are unable, no worries! You can show your support by sharing this with a friend or leaving us a review on iTunes. Every little bit helps!

This Podcast was filmed in the studio at ComRADery: A collaborative Work Space in Greenville, SC. If you live in the Greenville area, connect with ComRADery and find out how you can try the space for FREE! Be sure to mention you found them through the No Rain… No Rainbows Podcast!

I hope you enjoy this episode of No Rain… No Rainbows.

#LetsGrow

"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters"

Albert Einstein

How honest are you?

It's a question we probably don't think about often. Even further, I'm willing to bet your answer might not be in line with the truth.

That's the funny thing about honesty… It's hard to be truthful with others if we're not first being truthful with ourselves.

Imagine just for a moment, the benefits of living in brutal honesty. Waking up each morning, washing down that "tough pill" with your morning coffee. What advances would you be able to make in your business, relationships, or life?

If you were to ask my guest today, he'd tell you honesty is the key.

Peter Kozodoy is the author of Honest to Greatness: How Today's Greatest Leaders Use Brutal Honesty to Achieve Massive Success, an Inc. 5000 serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and business coach. Brutal honesty is how Peter rolls.

Missing his opportunity to be an Olympic figure skater and attend Harvard University at the age of 18, Peter had to find a new grasp on life. This process would involve painful truths and self-reflection.

Brutal honesty would end up being the tool that allowed Peter and his business partner to build an Inc. 5000 marketing agency working with Fortune 500 companies, startups & Warren Buffett.

This simple principle, though not so easy, is what Peter applies in his coaching and leadership training to help business owners and entrepreneurs reach their maximum potential. Peter says it's all about being honest with our community, others, and most importantly ourselves.

Take a listen as Peter and I unpack his adventure through business, life, writing the book, and more. We unpack the truth about honesty and get real on what it takes to be successful.

You'll be surprised at just how dis-honest you might be…

P.S. My "Honesty Type" is Honest Challenger

Connect with Peter and find out how honest you are below:

Take Peters Honesty Quiz here: https://peterkozodoy.com/honesty

Website: https://peterkozodoy.com/

More on The Book: https://peterkozodoy.com/book

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterKozodoyOfficialPage

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-kozodoy-44079056/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterkozodoy

Pre-Order The Book Here!

If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to join our Patreon Page and help us continue to bring you more great content. If you are unable, no worries! You can show your support by sharing this with a friend or leaving us a review on iTunes. Every little bit helps!

This Podcast was filmed in the studio at ComRADery: A collaborative Work Space in Greenville, SC. If you live in the Greenville area, connect with ComRADery and find out how you can try the space for FREE! Be sure to mention you found them through the No Rain… No Rainbows Podcast!

I hope you enjoy this episode of No Rain… No Rainbows.

#LetsGrow