In this episode, we break down the biggest moments of 2025—from hitting the Inc. 5000 and scaling into eight figures to the pressure, setbacks, and lessons that came with it. We talk honestly about growth, leadership, fear, responsibility, and what it really takes to sustain a business at scale.We also dive into product development, giving back, team growth, retail expansion, and why what got us here won’t get us to the next level. 2025 wasn’t easy—but it forced us to evolve.

A former cop (purple belt) and a former Marine Raider (brown belt) meet on the mats for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu round that stays technical from start to finish. Different paths, different experiences, but the same goal — get better every round and leave the ego off the mat. This is BJJ the way it’s meant to be trained.

Top Moments of 2025 — The Highs and the Lows2025 brought big wins and hard lessons. From hitting the Inc. 5000 to sustaining an eight-figure business, this year showed us that growth doesn’t get easier—it gets heavier. Success comes with pressure, responsibility, and challenges most people never see.

Former Marine Raider Nick Koumalatsos (brown belt) and former Navy SEAL Ray Cash Care (blue belt) hit the mats for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu roll in Austin, Texas.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t about winning — it’s about learning, improving, and sharpening your skills every time you step on the mat.

I thought the next generation was failing — and honestly, I was losing hope.
Then I went to Austin, Texas and saw something that completely changed my perspective.

In this vlog, I take you behind the scenes of an Apogee event where families, leaders, and kids are doing the hard work most people won’t. This isn’t theory or talking points — it’s real leadership, real sacrifice, and real responsibility being lived out.

What really happens behind the scenes of one of America’s FASTEST growing brands?In today’s vlog, you’ll see it all — the real work behind building Johnny Slicks, our team culture, the chaos of filming days, and even a first look at the NeurovaLabs VR headset designed to increase blood flow to the prefrontal cortex and help repair TBI/PTSD symptoms.

This was the event you shouldn’t have missed.
Agoge Live brought together men from all over the country to train, grow, suffer, and level up together — and it was one of the most powerful weekends we’ve ever hosted.

This is what happens when men get out of isolation and step into real community.
This is what happens when you show up for yourself.

This weekend was NONSTOP.
We traveled to New Jersey for Johnny Slicks Black Friday filming, linked up with Tom DeBlass, and somehow my wife still stepped onto the mats for a BJJ tournament. No days off. No excuses. Just the grind.

- Behind-the-scenes Black Friday filming
- Training with Tom DeBlass
- My wife competing after a full weekend of work
- The hustle that keeps our family and businesses moving

If you’re chasing goals, building something, or trying to level up your life… this is for you.

We took a trip to Jersey to train with Tom DeBlass, film for Johnny Slicks, and spend time as a family — and it pushed me in every way. On the mats, in the brand, and in life, this weekend was all about growth and leveling up.

If you’re focused on becoming better every day, you’ll connect with this one. Appreciate you being here — keep pushing forward.

Most people never escape being broke—not because they lack potential, but because they keep making the same mistakes. They work hard but stay stuck in a cycle that keeps them struggling.In this video, I break down five key reasons why 90% of people stay broke—and more importantly, how to break free and start building real wealth. If you’re tired of living paycheck to paycheck, this is for you.