Welcome back to another episode of BopCast! This week features a very special guest - the one and only Chris Walker!

Chris is the Founder and CEO of Refine Labs. Chris and his company specialize in helping high growth B2B companies with Demand, Attribution & Analytics, and Revenue R&D by delivering a suite of proprietary research, revenue analytics tools, and GTM experimentation services.

I sat down with Chris to talk about his business, mindset and experience as an entrepreneur. We also dive into building confidence, personal and more!

Episode Highlights: 

(0:30) - Introduction

(1:10) - Episode beginning

(1:30) - Some more background on Chris Walker

(6:10) - What was the start of your entrepreneurism?

(11:41) - The personal brand route

(16:10) - How you really learn

(20:28) - Self ID as an entrepreneur

(26:41) - How much do you work now?

(39:47) - Building confidence

(43:58) - Social media

(50:00_ - Figure out your business, starting at zero

(54:28) - More on Chris’ routine

(58:45) - Episode wrap-up

Connect w/ Chris!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswalker171/

https://www.refinelabs.com/

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This week, I’m joined again by my good friend, Austin “The Real AK” Kassabian. Austin is a hip-hop artist, songwriter, videographer, beat AND hit-maker!

AK is one of the more accomplished musicians we’ve had the pleasure of having on BopCast - and it shows in his experiences that he’s had both personally in his career and personally as a musician.

We run the gamut from performing, to music management to social media. We also cover song writing, other artists, cars, cold plunges and more!

Episode Highlights:

(0:45) - Little more background on AK

(2:32) - Performance, AK’s rise to fame

(9:28) - Fitness and sportz

(15:42) - Cold plunges

(19:35) - Having a manager vs. managing yourself

(26:11) - Chasing the dream

(28:40) - The rule of 100

(31:25) - The decision to move to LA

(37:50) - Russ

(44:11) - Cars

(47:47) - What’s your day to day like?

(51:13) - First time smoking stories

(55:14) - Tattoos

(1:00:14) - Song-writing vs. making beats

(1:05:50) - Social media, making content and community

(1:14:37) - Back to Hip-Hop

(1:22:33) - Performing

(1:38:40) - AK’s latest album and what the future holds for him

Links for AK:

Newest Single, “Let Me Find Out.” - https://youtu.be/2STmdE5ijJ4

Links - https://solo.to/ak

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamtherealak/

Website - https://unitedmasters.com/m/63975b4e50866734dc1a00b4

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Welcome back to the ninth edition of the Shit Show - where we allow ourselves a little leeway to get some things off our chest, air out some ideas, and much more!

I’m joined by Trett, as always, and a few trusty drinks to get those creative juices flowing! In this week’s episode we dive into religion, sales, attraction, Hogwarts Legacy and more!

Episode Highlights:

(0:00) - Losing weight and fat-shaming

(3:30) - Dynamics of attraction

(7:14) - Religion and A.I. 

(17:51) - Hogwarts Legacy and cancel culture

(34:30) - Getting at what people think

(38:18) - The make or break mentality

(44:03) - Sales and pitching

(55:34) - The podcast mascot, music discussion

(1:01:00) - Shorts and Tik Tok, YouTube TV

(1:06:28) - Listening vs. watching a podcast

(1:09:57) - Episode wrap-up

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You run your own podcast for long enough and eventually, you end up having your high-school gym teacher on as a guest. Today is that day for BopCast with guest Matt Hagy!

Mr. Hagy is as unique a teacher as he is a human being, with a relentless positivity and optimism that almost borders on delusion. 

We’ll take a deep dive into the educator’s POV on a macro level and the micro level. We’ll talk about Hagy’s other business and find out how he helps people craft an indomitable mindset, a rock hard body and life-changing goals. We’ll crack the code to finance, boredom, your “why” and much more!

Episode Highlights

(2:15) - Episode beginning

(2:35) - Background on Matt Hagy

(4:08) - Being healthier, food addiction dynamics

(8:10) - Genetics, rewards and changing your “responses”

(11:42) - Discovering your “why”

(13:35) - Relationships with food, taking health seriously

(15:37) - Meditation, phones and boredom

(19:49) - Critical thinking and having an open dialogue

(22:12) - Hagy’s thoughts on the education system

(26:55) - What’s changed with school?

(28:40) - Social media, Hagy’s business

(34:03) - Living below your means

(38:34) - Social media diet

(41:30) - Successful people set goals

(47:38) - Being positive as a teacher

(52:20) - Difficult students

(56:30) - Hagy’s mentor, saying “yes”

(1:02:18) - Confidence vs. competence

(1:04:50) - 50k a month goal, helping people

(1:10:18) - Mental health, ANTs

(1:19:35) - Educational aspirations

(1:21:10) - The BopCast experience, ideal guests

(1:25:30) - Episode wrap-up

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Welcome back to another episode of Bop Cast! My guest this week is none other than Eric “Big Vegg” Sullivan! Vegg is a sound engineer, photographer, videographer and radio personality. 

Vegg has over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He’s run his own studio, his own radio show - but most recently he’s focused on videography.

Vegg was kind enough to sit down with me and chat about his upbringing and career as well as other topics like consistency, long-distance relationships and the importance of networking.

I really enjoyed being able to pick the brain of another creative - especially someone as kind-hearted and passionate as Big Vegg!

Enjoy!

-Sully

Clip Moments:

3:55 to 5:13 - The state of hip-hop today

16:29 to 17:45 - How Vegg made his stutter part of him

56:06 to 57:22 - Getting paid vs. getting experience

Episode Highlights:

(0:38) - Some background on Big Vegg

(1:50) - Medallions

(3:55) - How do you feel about where Hip-Hop is right now?

(7:55) - How Vegg’s career evolved

(14:55) - Getting over a stutter

(17:57) - Vegg’s upbringing

(21:15) - Running a studio and Vegg’s radio show

(28:44) - Consistency, sharing interests with your partner

(34:27) - Long-distance relationships

(36:50) - Vegg’s shift to video

(42:45) - Trial and error

(50:19) - Video and audio as a side hustle

(54:08) - Some tips for videographers, getting paid

(1:00:30) - How Vegg is running his business today

(1:03:05) - Interviewing and meeting celebrities

(1:11:40) - How Vegg and Devin teamed up

(1:14:59) - Vegg’s impact on Devin

(1:18:57) - Networking and helping others

(1:23:40) - The next 5, 10 years

(1:25:29) - Episode wrap-up and shout-outs

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Here on BopCast, I really strive to bring passionate, interesting and one-of-a-kind guests onto the show. This week’s guest, Max Hanratty, is an excellent example of each one of these traits.

I mean, it’s not a big deal but Max is a professional race car driver. The dude has flown into a wall at over 120 miles per hour - he’s lived on the edge, he’s made life and death decisions for fun.

He’s also the founder of MPH.Digital and the creator of the Track King app - which helps bring another level of organization and information to racing events for spectators and organizers alike.

I had a fantastic time getting to not only know Max a little better, but also his sport and his dedication to his craft. 

Episode Highlights:

(0:00) - Introduction

(1:14) - Interview beginning

(1:55) - How Max looks at his occupation

(3:55) - Tire people FAQ

(5:46) - What Max drives and the mentality of the sport

(8:34) - How Max got into racing and what made it unconventional

(16:20) - Pursuing your dreams, Max’s most notable race

(22:01) - The dangers of racing

(25:53) - Holding focus while you’re racing, optimizing your performance

(34:30) - Racing sensations, “the culture”

(37:20) - Making tough choices, the expense of racing

(42:38) - Being on a race team

(45:40) - Bad advice, winning races and making money

(49:40) - Smaller sports and the wage gap for professional athletes

(53:15) - Max’s business and the void he found

(59:35) - Where AI fits in with cars and racing

(1:04:55) - Mindset priming and visualization

(1:09:13) - A racing diet, “being a professional”

(1:16:14) - Go karting, the pressure of being a pro

(1:25:17) - What does the future hold for Max?

(1:28:38) - Episode wrap-up

Connect With Max Hanratty!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-hanratty/

MPH.Digital: https://mph.digital/

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Welcome back to another episode of BopCast! This week, I’m joined by Dave Carson!

Dave is a retired police officer and exotic car enthusiast - and not to mention, a big change up from my “usual guest”. 

Nonetheless, I had an awesome back and forth with him! We talked cars and my dream ride (which Dave is currently trying to sell), the Porsche 911 GT3. We also explore some of Dave’s law enforcement background and get the low-down on what goes into tickets, some “cheat codes” and much more!

Episode Highlights:

(0:00) - Introduction to the episode and guest Dave Carson

(1:51) - Some more background, how we met, our love for cars

(5:50) - The internet, selling a car and mechanics

(8:38) - Dave’s car history

(24:05) - Driving on a track, the differences, what you learn

(27:53) - Sourcing exotic cars, how Dave got his Porsche

(31:59) - Taking the risk, what other people think

(37:50) - What goes into owning an exotic car

(46:53) - Honda Accords 

(49:11) - Car problems, memberships, franchising and karting

(57:20) - Dave’s law enforcement background

(1:06:02) - How cars are improving across the board

(1:10:20) - Tesla and electric videos

(1:19:10) - Old and new cop cars

(1:23:20) - Being a police officer and some “cheat codes”

(1:28:30) - What goes into tickets

(1:35:55) - South Jersey is just different

(1:38:30) - Highways vs. backroads

(1:40:54) - What Dave is doing now

(1:42:05) - Details on Dave’s car that’s for sale, episode wrap-up

Dave's 911 Listing:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1221474705473649/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner

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This week, I’m sitting down with comedian, filmmaker, and all-around creative - Sean Flynn. If his demeanor isn't to your taste, don't worry, I'll be sure to bring the vibe all the way down with my terrible jokes.

As I've said before, I’m a huge fan of comedy - and with so many parallels between both our chosen forms of expression, I was really eager to hear more from Sean in terms of his start in comedy as well as how he’s been honing and improving his craft.

We also cover The Alamo, increased phone usage, Italian-American heritage, and much more!

Episode Highlights

(0:00) - Introduction

(1:38) - Some background on Sean and what he’s trying to accomplish

(6:03) - Best way to do an open mic

(8:45) - Why did Sean even start?

(15:35) - So how does comedy “work”?

(21:19) - Dating and being offended

(32:06) - Phones and technology

(34:28) - Hitlers Tea Cup 

(39:31) - Some useless information

(55:56) - Sean judges my own jokes 

(1:08:45) - Sean wrap’s it up with a joke 

Links For Sean

TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@seanflynncomedy

IG 

https://www.instagram.com/seanflynncomedy/

Video with Motta

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRbo8hQQ/

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This week’s guest is truly one of a kind - both in their journey and experiences.. But also in the resulting perspective and insight they’ve gained.

Jon Franks is a cannabis expert, influencer, businessman, patron, cancer survivor and a recovering addict. I’ve known Jon for a few years now and he’s always surprising me with new projects, business ventures and theories on how society and the universe really works.

Our conversation ran the gamut from the obscure to the everyday - covering topics like addiction and finding balance as well as A.I. art and GMOs.

I hope you enjoy this colorful conversation as much as I did!

-Sully

Episode Highlights:

(1:18) - Where did it all start for Jon?

(4:30) - “You’re going to die”

(7:30) - How Jon dealt with his illness, complications, challenges

(18:30) - Going into remission

(20:18) - Addiction and escapism

(24:35) - Food in our modern era

(29:17) - Some of Jon’s movie experience

(36:10) - Retro causality and the secrets of the universe

(46:13) - Jon can move things with his mind, accessing your powers

(50:31) - A.I. art and art as a tool for manifestation

(55:24) - Jon’s journey through recovery

(1:02:13) - Building new relationships after addiction

(1:04:00) - What’s your advice for helping people with addiction?

(1:24:59) - The stigma of cannabis, using it responsibly AND for fun

(1:31:40) - How Jon got more involved in music and episode wrap up.

Links For Jonathan

https://dirtydankjersey.com/

https://mobile.twitter.com/NJGasquatch

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Welcome back to yet another solo episode of BopCast!

Let’s be honest.. being in your 20s is a crazy experience, especially in the day and age that we live in. There is so much pressure to figure out so much! One day you’re a teen and then suddenly you’re vaulted into a completely foreign world as you try to figure out:

- Who you are

- What you’re going to do

- Where you’re going to live

- How you’re going to buy food, clothes, a car

- How you’re going to pay rent, survive

And so much more!

But most importantly, these are the years of our life that demand action, decision and change - they form who we are and in large part, where we end up.

Today, I tackle your 20s and break down what I think we all need to focus on and lean into as we struggle to make something of ourselves.

P.S. I’ve been enjoying doing some of these more single-topic based solo episodes lately - what are your thoughts on it? Do you like the change of pace? Are there any topics or current events that you would like me to address?

Let me know in the comments below!

-Sully

Episode Highlights:

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:54) - “The pressure” and the resurgence of entrepreneurship

(2:37) - How quickly do you need to “figure it all out”?

(4:42) - How do you find your balance?

(8:11) - The formula for your 20s

(8:57) - Mentorship

(11:20) - Lil’ recap and final thoughts

(13:17) - Episode wrap-up

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