Thought Forge Network

Manny sits down with Lawrence Duran, an entrepreneur who built multiple businesses by age 24—and later committed what was then the largest Medicare fraud in U.S. history. Lawrence shares insights from his time in the mental health field, hard-earned lessons from the prison system, and his unique perspective on rehabilitation and reform.

Alex joins Manny for a thoughtful conversation about how our worldviews are shaped—through experience, education, and even genetics. What stood out most was Alex’s open, honest, and optimistic perspective on the world. His approach to life and communication left Manny genuinely moved.

Alex tells the truth! They have a favorite D&D Campaign! Their own! A campaign they worked on for 6 years. Breaks down story telling as a passion and how music moves life forward.

Tyler is not afraid to tell it like it is. He talks his shit and lights people up. Love to hear it from this D&D pro and history buff!

I served at Combat Connect with a wonderful founder who has pushed through true adversity and hasn't given up on his current life's direction, Christopher 'Doc' Dougherty and Jessica.

Valiant Staffing - Valiant Staffing | Veterans Email Program - https://vmail.vet/ | Shield of Odin - Shield of Odin | UMass Global -UMass Global 

Now we get to see the face of our guest from our longest episode to date and enjoy more of his adhd driven gin fueled randomness - this is for the video version we did in the studio 

An early evening backyard chat about the advancements of past societies and how they weave their gods into art. Random history by the fire. Enjoy the heat from the forge!

Come get lost with us as I (Becca) didn't know this was supposed to be my segment! Jon Morley joins me and my husband talking about knives, crafting, gaming, and other things he does in life. If you like Jon Morley, he has a segment with Manny on The Climb right after this one.

This podcast we focus on parenting. I decided to call this special edition Baby Blues.

In this episode of The Climb, Manny talks to returning guest Joey Pindell to discuss both of their summer projects and summer level-up plans. Joey goes deep into what it takes to start a conversation and the connection of being able to talk to anyone and closing customers. We talk business, life, and the entertaining Black Rodeo we went to in St. Louis, Mo.