Unbeaten Path Podcast | Careers, Career Change, Personal Development, Entrepreneurship, Adventure, Travel

Charlie Brenneman grew up wrestling, and that is what drove his life through his school days. He went on to wrestle at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. He figured he would graduate go back to his hometown, teach Spanish, coach wrestling and that would be a sweet little life. Well, turns out Charlie didn't do well without the intense competition he was used to the majority of his life.

Learn how Charlie won season one of the reality show Pros vs Joes, which gave him the jolt of competition he needed to pursue an MMA career when everyone thought he was crazy. Charlie fought his way up to the UFC, and in 2011 he upset the #6 fighter in the world Rick Story. This changed Charlie's life as he skyrocketed up the world rankings and was fightings against the best. He left the UFC three years ago and is now building his personal brand as a speaker, author, podcaster and more.

On today's episode, Charlie and I discuss:

• The most valuable lesson Charlie took from wrestling that has been applied to his life
• Winning Pros vs Joes
• What it's like to be fighting in the UFC cage for the first time
• Freedom from the fear of failure
• And much more…

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Charlie's Website: https://charliespaniard.com/

Charlie's Podcast: http://afightersmindset.libsyn.com/

You can Find Charlie at:

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

Instagram: charliespaniard

Twitter: @charliespaniard

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Chris Ruder is the founder of Spikeball. Chris knew early on he did not want a desk job which led him to get a photojournalism degree. After graduating, Chris had the realization there weren't a ton of ways to make a good living with it and one thing led to another, and he found himself in sales. Chris was a successful salesman I should add, but he wanted to do more than just hit his next quota.

Learn how a trip to Hawaii with old friends sparked the idea to revive an old childhood game, and how Chris started Spikeball at night after his sales job with a wife and three kids at home. We also dive deep into his experience on the hit show Shark Tank and so much more…

On today's episode, Chris and I discuss

• Having the recognition that he wanted more in life than just hitting quotas
• Why it took Chris 3 years to launch Spikeball after the initial idea
• Preparing to be on Shark Tank
• What it means to Chris to create what he has now with Spikeball
• And much more…

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Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 Big Takeaways

Spikeball Website: https://spikeball.com/

You can find Chris and Spikeball at:

Twitter: @spikeballchris

Twitter: @Spikeball

Instagram: spikeball

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

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Mike Shaw is former freestyle skier and coach. Mike was living the dream making his living from his passion of skiing. But that all changed one day when the unthinkable happened, and Mike broke his neck after going off a jump. His accident and recovery were covered in the Red Bull Documentary "The Healing Agent." It's a powerful film, and gives you a sense of the relentlessness and courage Mike has.

Mike went up against all odds and came out on top. He's turned his tragedy into something positive, and is now a motivational speaker and also started his own company to help athletes succeed and push forward while helping eliminate the possibility of major injuries like Mike suffered.

On today's episode, Mike and I discuss:

• The jump that changed Mike's life when he broke his neck
• The biggest challenge is often the place you need to go
• Mike starting his own business to help athletes
• Overcoming self-doubt
• And much more…

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Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 Big Takeaways

Red Bull Documentary: https://www.redbull.tv/film/AP-1MSKNX6KN1W11/the-healing-agent

Mike's TED Talk:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiqL0TPHn58

Mike's website: https://mikeshawski.com/

Head Start's website: http://headstartpro.com/

You can find Mike at:

Twitter: @MikeShawSki

Instagram: mikeshawski

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.shaw.777

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Greg Jones is a Texas native and former wide receiver for Navy earning 1st Team All-East, 1st Team All-Independent, and the EE Rip Miller Award for team MVP during the 2010 season. After graduating from the Naval Academy in 2011 with a degree in Economics, Greg was stationed at Mine Countermeasures Squadron 3 in San Diego, California with focus on logistics and operations.

After the Navy, Greg joined the team at Misfit and led the international business development and partnerships team, with a successful acquisition by The Fossil Group. Greg then founded Authentic Athletes in 2016 with a goal to share the life lessons, and advice top athletes learn from their respective sport, and how they are applying those lessons in their everyday life.

On today's episode, Greg and I discuss:

• Applying what he learned during his time in the Navy to working for a startup
• How Greg was able to take action and start Authentic Athletes
• The ability to do things your own way and stand out from the crowd
• And much more…

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Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

Authentic Athletes Website: https://www.authenticathletestheshow.com/

You can find Authentic Athletes at:

Twitter: @AuthAthletes

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

Instagram: authenticathletes

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Stacy Boone grew up enjoying the outdoors but did not think she would have a career in it. Stacy started out in the legal field, and was doing everything right but soon discovered she was not being fulfilled. The outdoors were her escape from work, but it turned into much more. Eventually, Stacy decided to leave her job for six months and hike the Appalachian Trail. This changed everything and shaped her future.

Since then she has completed what is known in the hiking world as the Triple Crown, which includes the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide. Stacy also started her business, Step Outdoors. It's a super cool company the educates and guides people who are looking to explore the wilderness.

On today's episode, Stacy and I discuss:

• Making the decision to leave her job and hike the Appalachian Trail for 6 months, and peoples' reactions
• Purposely not making a single dollar in the first year of the business
• Overcoming challenges
• And much more…

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Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

Step Outdoors website: http://stepoutdoorscolorado.com/

You can find Step Outdoors at:

Email:  [email protected]

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

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Joe Reynolds is the founder of Red Frog Events. Joe was born with the entrepreneurial gene. He was the kid growing up who always had a hustle or small business running. That did not stop when he went to college as he started house painting business he ran during his summer breaks. Upon graduation, Joe got a "real" job, and that lasted about three weeks. Over the next four years, Joe ran the house painting business during the warm months and traveled the rest of the year. Combining what he learned through his travels and a love for the show The Amazing Race, Joe launched Red Frog Events.

On today's episode, Joe and I discuss:

• Making money with his house painting business during the summer and then traveling the world for four years
• Being able to take action when others doubt you
• What drives Joe to take on big challenges
• And much more…

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Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

Red Frog Events website: http://redfrogevents.com/

You can find Red Frog at:

Twitter: @RedFrogEvents

Instagram: red_frog_events

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

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Jason Levinthal is a visionary, entrepreneur, and skier. He created the first twin tip ski for a senior project in college, which led to Jason's first company Line skis. The twin tip ski revolutionized the industry and made skiing cool again.  Line was eventually bought by K2 and Jason continued with the company under the K2 umbrella for several years. However, Jason's entrepreneurial itch came back to him, and he started the company he runs today, J Skis.

On today's episode, Jason and I discuss:

• Having the vision to revolutionize the ski industry
• Struggling even when the brand is growing
• How Jason has overcome failures
• And much more…

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Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

J Skis website: https://jskis.com/

You can find J Skis at:

Twitter: @Jskis4

Instagram: j_skis

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

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

If you haven't listened to Episode 13 and Part 1 of Rob's interview, do it now! You will learn the beginning of his incredible story, and you will need it to set up today's show. We know Rob is the founder of Awakened Adventures, a life coach, an adventure athlete, and more. But today we are going to dive into Rob's greatest life challenge. We will learn how Rob overcame Stage 4 Lung Cancer, with a 4% chance of survival, using a natural and holistic approach. One of the most eye-opening conversations I've ever had.  

On today's episode, Rob and I discuss:

• Being diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer and only given a few months to live
• Rob's profound experience when he thought he was dying
• Getting Cancer free
• And much more…

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Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

Awakened Adventures Website: https://www.awakenedadventures.com/training/

On the site you can:

• Download Rob's free Mindfulness eBook
• Special for my listeners: Get 20% off an Energy Assessment by using the coupon code PODCAST
• Sign up for a free Coaching Consultation

You can find Rob and Awakened Adventures at:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @rob_harsh

Instagram: awakenedadventures

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.harsh.56

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

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robharsh/

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Rob Harsh is the founder of Awakened Adventures. Rob is an adventurer, coach, and cancer survivor. He has been leading and guiding people in business, outdoor adventure and personal growth for twenty years. He has traveled extensively throughout the world on climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and multisport expeditions and has experience as a certified mountain guide, search and rescue operator and working with adaptive athletes and injured veterans in the outdoors.

Along the way, Rob has climbed mountains on five continents and participated in over fifty of the world's toughest adventure racing and ultra running endurance events. He is a Professional Coach and expert in supporting people make positive shifts in their life, helping them overcome adversity in any area of life and discover how to live in alignment with who they authentically are.

On today's episode Rob and I discuss:

• What held back Rob for a long time to go after the life he wanted
• Rob's personal life starting to go downhill including fighting anxiety, depression, and his girlfriend passing away
• Starting his travel and adventure company Awakened Adventures
• And much more…

Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher

Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

Awakened Adventures Website: https://www.awakenedadventures.com/training/

On the site you can:

• Download Rob's free Mindfulness eBook
• Special for my listeners: Get 20% off an Energy Assessment by using the coupon code PODCAST
• Sign up for a free Coaching Consultation

You can find Rob and Awakened Adventures at:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @rob_harsh

Instagram: awakenedadventures

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.harsh.56

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

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robharsh/

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.

Andrew Dana is the founder of Timber Pizza. Most of us have had that conversation with friends talking about how you should just quit your jobs and open a bar, deli, or a pizza place but it always ends there. Well, Andrew actually did just that. He started down the typical path and was working at a tech company after business school, but always had the dream of opening his own pizza restaurant on his mind. Andrew started the business while still working his corporate job, and has grown Timber Pizza to the point of making Bon Appetite Magazine's Top 50 restaurants to open in 2016.   

On Today's Episode, Andrew and I discuss:

• The key moments that led Andrew to leave the rat race and go out on his own
• Early days of the company and the hustle that went along with it
• Biggest lessons learned from first starting to where Andrew is today
• And much more…

 Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher

Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways

 Website: http://www.timberpizza.com/

You can find Timber Pizza at:

Twitter: @TimberPizzaCo

Instagram: timberpizzaco

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

Sean's Twitter: @seansechrist_ 

Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel

Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that's appropriate for any type of situation.

Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line.

Use promo code "ubpath" at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.