From hitting rock bottom to guarding one of the most mysterious places on Earth, Kaleb Bench’s story is a powerful tale of redemption, faith, and transformation. In this episode of Today’s the Day, Zach Anderson sits down with Kaleb to explore his gripping journey—from a rough childhood in Idaho and service in the Marines, to deep spiritual awakenings and becoming head of security at Skinwalker Ranch.

Kaleb opens up about overcoming depression, reconnecting with faith in a profound way, and the small decisions that led to extraordinary change. This is more than just a story—it’s a roadmap for anyone navigating hardship or searching for purpose.

Key Takeaways:

•Kaleb’s deeply personal story of loss, mental health struggles, and spiritual awakening.

•His experience at Skinwalker Ranch and what it’s really like behind the scenes.

•Powerful advice for anyone battling depression or seeking direction.

•The pivotal moments that transformed Kaleb’s life and why today truly is the day to start changing yours.

Chapters:

00:00 – 00:45 | Welcome to Today’s the Day

•Zach introduces Kaleb Bench and previews the deep dive ahead

•Setting the tone for a candid and inspirational conversation

00:45 – 02:30 | From Fiji to Utah: How They Met

•The backstory of how Zach and Kaleb connected

•Life Mastery events and shared interests sparked a powerful conversation

02:30 – 05:15 | Kaleb’s Intriguing Background

•Military, law enforcement, and guarding Skinwalker Ranch

•A glimpse into Kaleb’s multifaceted life experiences

05:15 – 10:15 | Growing Up in Idaho & Family Struggles

•Childhood in a small farming town

•Family tensions, divorce, and early independence

10:15 – 15:00 | Facing Darkness: Depression & Loss

•Losing his father and battling suicidal thoughts

•How one powerful Marine Corps speech shifted his mindset

15:00 – 21:00 | A Life-Changing Temple Experience

•An unforgettable moment of spiritual validation

•The encounter that changed Kaleb’s view of faith forever

21:00 – 26:00 | Divine Coincidences & Purpose Unfolding

•Emotional confirmations and unexpected spiritual alignments

•Why Kaleb believes there are no coincidences

26:00 – 31:00 | Advice for Those Battling Depression

•Kaleb’s message to anyone struggling with mental health

•Practical and spiritual tools to find light in darkness

31:00 – 36:00 | Mindset, Movement & Self-Compassion

•Why physiology affects psychology

•Breaking free from self-criticism and toxic isolation

36:00 – 41:00 | Rites of Passage & Becoming a Man

•Reflections on personal transformation

•Jordan Peterson-inspired insights on modern manhood

41:00 – 45:00 | From the Marines to Marriage & Mentorship

•Reconnecting with his now-wife and finding spiritual mentors

•Early exposure to self-development tools

45:00 – 50:00 | Taking Risks & Finding Opportunity

•How inflatable zorbs launched a $15k summer business

•The power of action and seizing ideas

50:00 – 53:00 | The Road to Skinwalker Ranch

•How Kaleb’s hustle caught the attention of the ranch manager

•His unique journey from side hustles to security at Skinwalker

53:00 – End | First Day on the Ranch: Halloween Night

•Kaleb’s unforgettable start at one of the world’s strangest hotspots

•A full-circle moment that cemented his new path

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In this episode, Zack sits down with Taylor Turnbull, entrepreneur, coach, and living proof that fear and failure are not signs to stop, but signs you are on the right path. Taylor shares his experience walking away from a comfortable but unfulfilling career, navigating self-doubt, and rebuilding his identity around conviction instead of comparison.

Together, they dive into the challenges of starting over, why discomfort is a necessary part of growth, and the mindset shifts that helped Taylor turn internal battles into stepping stones. He unpacks how embracing uncertainty led to a deeper sense of purpose, confidence, and resilience.

If you have ever questioned your next move, wrestled with imposter syndrome, or felt overwhelmed by the fear of failure, this episode offers real-world encouragement to keep going.

Connect with Taylor Turnbull:

@_taylorturnbull

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Instagram: @todaysthedaypodcast , @zazaandersen

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In this episode, Zack talks about a powerful realization: the struggles we often wish away might be our greatest unfair advantage. Drawing from personal experience and inspired by stories like David Goggins’, he explores how growing up with instability, scarcity, or setbacks can actually fuel extraordinary drive.

He reflects on his own journey, from feeling behind in life due to his upbringing to recognizing how that hunger became the very thing that pushed him forward. Whether it’s having no financial safety net or feeling like you’re at a disadvantage, this episode flips the narrative on adversity and reframes it as a superpower.

If you’ve ever looked at your past and thought, “This is why I can’t make it,” this episode will help you see that maybe, just maybe, it’s the reason you will.

Chapters:

00:00 – 00:45 | Kicking Things Off

• Why this message matters now
• Real talk on struggle and success

00:45 – 01:40 | Goggins & the Power of Pain

• David Goggins as an extreme example of transformation
• The link between hardship and hunger

01:40 – 02:36 | Personal Story: Feeling Left Behind

• Growing up without money or stable family structure
• The early belief that life was unfair

02:36 – 03:13 | Victim to Creator

• Letting go of excuses
• Learning that your future isn’t dictated by your past

03:13 – 04:08 | Seeing It in Others

• Coaching young professionals through their own hunger
• The difference between a crutch and a catapult

04:08 – 04:49 | Reframing Struggle as an Edge

• Hunger as the most powerful motivator
• Why comfort can actually be a disadvantage

04:49 – 05:35 | No Safety Net = All In

• The fuel that comes from having no backup plan
• How desperation can create transformation

05:35 – 07:36 | Grateful for the Grind

• Looking back with appreciation for hard beginnings
• How adversity created grit, tenacity, and drive

07:36 – 08:39 | Honoring the Journey & the People in It

• Gratitude for the parents who modeled resilience
• Releasing resentment and rewriting the story

08:39 – 09:10 | Final Word: It’s a Choice

• Struggles: unfair disadvantage or unfair advantage?
• The biggest mindset shift that changed everything

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In this episode, Zack sits down with Raleigh Williams; entrepreneur, lawyer-turned-escape-room-founder, and author of The Creator’s Call. Raleigh opens up about panic attacks, leaving a six-figure law career, building and selling a $26M business, and then facing his wife’s terminal cancer diagnosis just months after “making it.”

Together, they explore how chaos can become a calling. Raleigh shares his personal journey from following the default path to forging his own, and the internal battles that come with trusting your gut—especially when it goes against everyone else’s advice. He unpacks the mindset shifts that helped him redefine success, navigate suffering, and find deeper purpose in the process.

If you’re feeling stuck, questioning your next step, or searching for meaning in the middle of a storm, this one’s for you.

Connect with Raleigh Williams:

@raleighw

Connect with Zack Andersen:

Instagram: @todaysthedaypodcast , @zazaandersen

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From failed crops and lost fortunes to becoming a multi-millionaire and leading a 500-person solar sales force—Cassel Keeler’s story is proof that rock bottom can be the starting point for greatness.

In this inspiring episode of Today’s The Day, host Zach Anderson sits down with Cassel to unpack the real, raw journey from New Mexico farm life to captaining one of the most respected solar sales regions in the nation.

You’ll hear how Cassel’s greenhouse literally blew away, how a random recruiting call changed his entire path, and why chasing purpose trumps chasing paychecks.

What you’ll learn:

• The brutal truths of entrepreneurship (especially in agriculture)
• How to rewire your mindset after failure
• Cassel’s “H3” philosophy: Hungry, Humble, Happy
• Why business is a spiritual game—and how to lead with integrity

Chapters:

00:00 – 00:45 | Introduction & The Cliffhanger

• Meet Cassel Keeler: from onion farmer to multi-millionaire
• The wild opening and hint at a life-altering journey

00:45 – 02:30 | Cassel’s Early Life

• Growing up on a farm in Deming, New Mexico
• Early attempts at entrepreneurship in college

02:30 – 05:15 | Farming Dreams & Harsh Realities

• Initial excitement returning to farm life
• Natural disasters, failed crops, and business missteps

05:15 – 09:12 | Crushing Losses & Burnout

• Spraying the wrong chemical: $500K mistake
• Realizing farming wasn’t the future he wanted

09:12 – 14:19 | Hitting Rock Bottom & Writing His Manifesto

• Earning $17K and writing a “life by design” plan
• The cheesy text that started it all

14:19 – 17:18 | Entering the Solar World

• Cassel’s first encounter with door-to-door solar
• The pivotal call with Taylor Turnbull

17:18 – 21:17 | The Leap of Faith

• Moving to San Diego with almost nothing
• “You’ll regret it if you don’t” – the words that sealed the deal

21:17 – 25:27 | From Zero Installs to Leadership

• Struggling early, but trusting the process
• Lessons in humility and full commitment

25:27 – 28:42 | The Law of the Harvest

• How farming prepared him for delayed gratification
• Going all in on learning and training

28:42 – 32:00 | Building the Farm Culture at Sunrun

• The H3 motto: Hungry, Humble, Happy
• Creating culture with mission and intention

32:00 – 37:30 | The Game of Business

• Why focusing on others fuels sustainable drive
• Building systems and investing in self-growth

37:30 – 43:49 | Business as a Spiritual Game

• Seeing sales and leadership as service
• The power of presence, mentorship, and impact

43:49 – 49:03 | True Leadership & Changing Lives

• Creating safe spaces and inclusive leadership
• The “PG Wolf of Wall Street” culture Cassel built

49:03 – 56:14 | Perspective, Gratitude & The Bigger Picture

• Importance of humility and mentorship
• The balance between hustle and happiness

56:14 – 01:00:42 | Today’s the Day – Cassel’s Closing Message

• Stacking small wins every day
• Designing your life with intention and spirit

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In this episode, Zack sits down with Kevin Swiss to talk about the calculated risks that shape careers, relationships, and personal growth. Kevin shares pivotal moments from his journey, including the unexpected opportunities that came from stepping outside his comfort zone.

They dive into what it really takes to pivot successfully in your career, why fear holds so many people back, and how to develop confidence in your own decision-making. Plus, Kevin opens up about the lessons he’s learned from failure, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and how to find meaning in the work you do every day.

Chapters:

00:00 – 00:45 | Zack Introduces Kevin Swiss

•Lifelong connection and early career ties

•Kevin’s surprising role in Zack’s start

00:45 – 02:30 | From Prom Photographer to Creative Force

•High school hustle and early creative work

•Building trust and street cred in Orem

02:30 – 05:15 | Culture Architect of D2D

•Kevin’s impact on door-to-door branding

•Why rejection helped Zack pivot to sales

05:15 – 08:36 | Out of the Box from the Start

•Growing up creative in a world of rules

•How skating and hip-hop shaped his lens

08:36 – 11:44 | College vs. Real-World Learning

•Why college mattered—for the right reasons

•Where media and leadership first clicked

11:44 – 15:26 | Art Meets Entrepreneurship

•Building a profitable studio in college

•Early success in creative business

15:26 – 18:24 | Knocking Doors, Meeting Todd

•Kevin’s rookie D2D experience in Minnesota

•How a hallway meeting changed his future

18:24 – 21:08 | The $15K That Started It All

•Todd Peterson’s bet on Kevin’s vision

•Building training media before it was cool

21:08 – 25:56 | Abundance vs. Insecurity

•What true leadership looks like

•Scarcity thinking vs. creative freedom

25:56 – 30:41 | Kevin’s Studio Gets Acquired

•How Atlas bought his company

•Lessons from a crash-and-return journey

30:41 – 33:47 | Becoming Vivint’s Creative Director

•Building an elite media team

•Innovating competitions and internal culture

33:47 – 39:17 | Zack’s Full Circle Moment

•From job rejection to creative admirer

•Lessons in patience, value, and timing

39:17 – 45:17 | Turning Sales Into Sport

•Inside the creation of Vivint competitions

•How stories, rivalries, and trash talk drove volume

45:17 – 48:12 | Culture, Betting & Going Too Far

•Internal competitions and wild wagers

•Why it worked—and where lines were crossed

48:12 – 52:16 | Fired After 16 Years

•The unexpected Monday morning that changed everything

•Processing shock, identity, and what’s next

52:16 – 59:15 | Grief, Fire Pits & Big Offers

•Rebuilding confidence through pitching

•Why Todd was right to push him

59:15 – 01:02:24 | New Sun & Hard Conversations

•Reconnecting with Jordan Benning

•Owning the past, choosing the future

01:02:24 – 01:05:43 | Rebuilding Without Creatives

•A new model: no in-house team

•Why lean, agency-driven media works better

01:05:43 – 01:06:10 | Closing Reflections

•Holding your head high

•What’s next for Kevin Swiss

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In this solo episode, Zack shares a game-changing perspective shift. What if the struggles you’ve been resenting are actually your greatest advantage? Drawing from his own experiences and the relentless mindset of David Goggins, Zack reveals why growing up without financial security or a backup plan can fuel unstoppable drive and success.

He breaks down the hidden edge that hunger creates, why comfort kills ambition, and how the people who have to fight for everything often go the furthest. If you’ve ever felt like your circumstances were holding you back, this episode will make you rethink everything.

Today’s the day to stop making excuses, flip the script on your struggles, and turn them into your biggest advantage.

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In this episode, Zack sits down with Gage Heward, a powerhouse in the door-to-door sales industry and a leader in personal development. From a disciplined childhood shaped by high expectations to becoming one of the best recruiters and sales leaders in the industry, Gage’s journey is one of persistence, self-mastery, and an insatiable drive for success.

Gage shares how his experiences, from learning the power of mentorship and goal-setting at a young age to overcoming challenges in leadership and personal growth - have shaped his approach to business and life. He opens up about the importance of resilience, staying in a peak state, and why developing strong habits is the key to long-term success. From mastering sales techniques to elevating his leadership impact, this conversation is filled with actionable insights on mindset, discipline, and growth.

Today’s the day to build the habits that unlock your potential.

00:00 – 02:03 | Intro & Why This Episode Is Special

•Zack introduces Gage, a longtime friend & sales leader.

•How their paths have intertwined over the years.

02:03 – 05:01 | Gage’s Background & Early Discipline

•Growing up with a high-achieving mindset.

•Lessons from his father that shaped his work ethic.

05:01 – 09:46 | First Steps Into Personal Development

•Attending Tony Robbins’ events & their impact.

•How books like Think & Grow Rich shifted his perspective.

09:46 – 17:09 | Discovering Sales & Building Wealth

•The moment Gage realized he needed to take control of his future.

•How door-to-door sales changed his trajectory.

17:09 – 25:07 | Mastering Sales: The 3 Keys To Success

•Why work ethic is non-negotiable.

•How positivity fuels top performance.

•The importance of continuous training & improvement.

25:07 – 38:12 | The Shift From Sales to Leadership

•Why great salespeople don’t always make great leaders.

•How to balance high standards with genuine connection.

•Lessons from mentors like Casey Baugh & Nick Saban.

38:12 – 53:59 | Personal Growth & The Role of Proximity

•Why investing in yourself pays the highest ROI.

•How the people around you shape your future.

53:59 – 1:08:37 | The Tony Robbins Finance Event & Money Mindset

•Key takeaways from a 6-figure investment into financial education.

•Why cash flow is king & the purpose of investing.

1:08:37 – 1:12:00 | Final Thoughts & Next Steps

•Gage & Zack reflect on their journey & future goals.

•Advice for those looking to level up their life.

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In this episode, Zack sits down with Nate Lords, 400+ instal alarm leader, 150+ yearly personal instals in solar. From facing early rejection in sports to becoming one of the highest-producing reps in the door-to-door industry, Nate’s journey is a testament to perseverance and self-mastery.

Nate shares how he turned setbacks into stepping stones, from being cut from his childhood baseball team to installing over 550 solar systems in just four years. He opens up about the discipline behind his success, the lessons he learned from sports that translated into sales, and the power of consistency in achieving long-term results. Whether it’s moving his family across the country to chase opportunity or pushing through the toughest moments in his career, Nate embodies what it takes to win.

Today’s the day to stop making excuses and start building the life you want.

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In this episode of Today’s the Day, host Zack Andersen sits down with the unstoppable Suli Zinck—a record-breaking sales leader, real estate investor, and advocate for women in the industry. As the first woman to earn multiple Golden Door Awards in different industries, Suli shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to financial freedom.

00:00 – 01:30 | Introduction: Meet Suli Zinck

• Zack introduces Suli and her groundbreaking achievements

• Why this episode is a must-listen for female entrepreneurs and sales reps

01:31 – 05:45 | Suli’s Story: From Humble Beginnings to Sales Dominance

• Growing up on food stamps and learning work ethic early

• How a mission trip led her to door-to-door sales

• Breaking records in her first summer—without any prior experience

05:46 – 10:00 | The Power of Consistency & Overcoming Excuses

• Why most people don’t succeed: the “backdoor” mentality

• How Suli juggled motherhood, marriage, and a high-performance career

• Why cutting all exit options was the key to her long-term success

10:01 – 15:35 | Longevity in Sales: The Key to Generational Wealth

• The myth of “getting out” vs. embracing long-term success

• Why top reps stay for 15+ years and build financial independence

• Suli’s mindset shift that turned door-to-door into a wealth-building vehicle

15:36 – 22:46 | The Smallest Gap Between Success & Failure

• Why the difference between top earners and mid-tier reps is tiny

• The importance of daily routines and high standards

• How to mentally condition yourself for resilience and long-term success

22:47 – 30:00 | Solar vs. Other Sales: Does It Make You Lazy?

• The unique challenges of transitioning to solar

• Why pest control reps dominate the solar space

• How Suli used her work ethic, not just talent, to succeed

30:01 – 40:52 | The Life Lessons Sales Teaches You

• How door-to-door sales preps you for marriage, leadership, and crisis management

• Why handling high-pressure situations in sales makes you stronger in life

• How to be a rock in your family, career, and personal life

40:53 – 50:55 | The Root of All Fear—And How to Crush It

• Why fear holds most people back from success

• The cure: taking massive action despite uncertainty

• How Suli overcame cultural stigma and family pressures

50:56 – 54:09 | Today’s the Day: Final Words of Wisdom

• Suli’s biggest advice: You are both the problem AND the solution

• Why taking full responsibility for your success gives you all the power

• How to eliminate fear, excuses, and limitations from your life

💥 Follow Suli on Instagram: @FemaleKnockersUnite

🎙️ Listen to her podcast for female sales reps

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