Underdog Empowerment

In spite of all the shortcuts and gadgets available to us today, there's still no substitute for a willingness to learn and to just do the work. And if you can do those couple of simple things, the possibilities - and your ability to change the world - become endless. Even after all his success, Dan Fleyshman is no stranger to straight-up hustle. From selling baseball cards as a kid to making millions as the youngest person to found a publicly-traded company, Dan's foundation of working hard and staying hungry remains. These days, he is an angel investor for multiple companies and hosts free "elevator nights" for entrepreneurs. Dan is also the founder of the Model Citizen Fund, an organization that provides essential supplies to the homeless. Kicking off the third season of the Underdog Empowerment Podcast, Zach and Dan sit down together to jam on the perspective that keeps your hunger alive, the groundwork Dan had to do to get his energy drinks in stores (plus the reason he never heard the word "no"), and why the Model Citizen Fund was built to be replicated. Listen in for some real, down-to-earth wisdom. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/dan-fleyshman/ Get More Involved:

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When you do good work, there are people out there who will admire what you do - and then there are others who would rather steal it. On this episode of the Underdog Empowerment podcast, Zach discusses a recent situation involving plagiarism, how it was handled (versus how it should have been) and what it takes to claim actual mastery of a skill. Listen in for some secondhand lessons that'll save you a few headaches. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/why-entrepreneurs-fail/ Get More Involved:

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Running a business seems complicated. Whether you're a one-man-show or the guy in charge of an entire team, it's easy to lose sight of the reason your business exists: to serve your people, and serve them to the best of your ability. Russ Ruffino built Clients on Demand from a desire to do more than just release content that keeps the audience happy but doesn't inspire action. Once he put his focus on premium offers built to meet his clients' needs, everything changed. Russ now pours his experience into others who are looking to follow in his footsteps. On this episode of the Underdog Empowerment podcast, Zach and Russ jam on the formula that separates legit entrepreneurs from scammy online "experts", building a business that functions like a machine - one that you actually understand - to get you where you want to go, and how keeping your integrity as you grow gets you 90% of the way to the success you're after. Listen in for the tools you need to set your business apart from the rest. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/russ-ruffino/ Get More Involved:

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No one knows everything, and a lot of people know almost nothing. That's why self-education is super important if you're an entrepreneur trying to succeed at whatever it is you're doing. But beware self-educating so much that it cripples your ability to take action. On this episode of the Underdog Empowerment Show, Zach gets into the information gap that a lot of entrepreneurs face, how it happens, and how to push past it so you can really accomplish what you set out to accomplish. Stay tuned to figure out how to learn by doing. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/information-gap/ Get More Involved:

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The road to glory is never actually glorious, and those who would tell you otherwise probably never achieved much to begin with. The real legends tell the stories of their mistakes and the lessons that came from those missteps, and they know that the rough moments are where success is born. As a young guy dreaming of entrepreneurship, Brian Smith chased his ambitions from Australia to California. What started with six pairs of boots eventually became Ugg, a household name and billion-dollar brand. Now, with decades of lessons, mistakes and wisdom in hand, Brian spends his time speaking, teaching and sharing his insight with others who aspire to a legacy like his. On this episode of the Underdog Empowerment podcast, Brian and Zach dive into the process of giving birth to and raising an idea, how to build a brand and solidify some actual credibility, and why ignorance can be your biggest assets as an entrepreneur. Stick around to learn from the story of a true empire. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/ugg-boots-brian-smith/

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Goals are great - until they're not. Fact is, if you're spending more time dreaming than you are doing, it's time to switch up your approach and start making some progress. John Bourgeois founded the Dreamcatcher Show to connect with people who are, simply, crushing it in their own personal arenas. The point is to dissect real, no-BS success so listeners can stop reaching for what they want and just go get it. On this episode of the Underdog Empowerment podcast, Zach and John jam on learning from mistakes and constructive criticism, why confidence is essential to succeeding at literally anything (and why humility is overrated), and the actual definition of what we call "selflessness." Join in to bypass the information overload on the Internet and figure out how to get where you want to go.

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We are a society that likes appearances. Whether it's a sleek sports car, a fair government or even a fake-prosperous business, we're given a lot of heightened 'reality'. That being the case, it takes a little common sense and a lot of drive to push past the bullshit and continue moving forward, whatever that means to you. Ryan Stewman is a third-time visitor to the podcast because he completely embodies the underdog spirit. Between success in entrepreneurship, stays in prison and self-education during both, Ryan has a world of wisdom, insight and strategy to give to those he teaches through Hardcore Closer. On this episode of the Underdog Empowerment podcast, Zach and Ryan sit down once again to jam on what's going on behind the scenes in the American prison system, doing their part to give ex-cons a strong future and lower the recidivism rate, and recognizing our natural tendency towards snap judgment in order to co-exist with and learn from those around us. Jump in and get the realest (and best) advice you'll hear anywhere. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/g-code/

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Those who heal from trauma often become the strongest and most motivated among us. But their success doesn't come from grit alone. It takes a catalyst followed by a clear "why" and a close relationship with your own brain. If not for one singular, life-impacting moment, Tiffany Toombs would not be with us today. After experiencing a series of horrific events and then a hard jolt to her mindset, Tiffany set about moving forward from her pain to help others heal in the ways that she had. Currently, Tiffany serves as the founder and driving force behind Blue Lotus Mind, which provides resources for deep psychological healing to those with a past filled with pain, and the Take the Leap! podcast. On this episode of the Underdog Empowerment podcast, Zach and Tiffany get into Tiffany's one-of-a-kind story, identifying and accessing what drives you personally (then facing your beliefs to effect real change) and how the podcast is making an impact with healthy programming, one mind at a time. Join the conversation to harness your brain power. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/tiffany-toombs/

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Forget "inspiration". What makes you hungry? What is it that makes you feel unstoppable, willing to work through anything to get to the goal? Once you find it, no advantage belonging to someone else can compete with what you bring to the table. Patrick Bet-David shouldn't be where he is now, if the world had had a say. His path has led him from a refugee camp to the military and then the peak of entrepreneurial achievement running Valuetainment. Patrick has, all his life, taken every obstacle in his way and removed it - and he is committed to teaching others to do the same. On this episode of the Underdog Empowerment podcast, Zach and Patrick jam on the reasons why you need clarity and vision before you put systems in your business, what motivates Patrick to move aggressively forward (as well as how you can unlock your own driving force), and how each generation succeeds on the shoulders of the ones before, one way or another. Listen in to learn from a man who uses his brain and his will to put himself exactly where he needs to be. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/patrick-bet-david/ Get More Involved:

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Let's be real. We're going through it right now. It seems like COVID-19 is bleeding into every part of our lives, and entrepreneurs in particular are feeling the pain - some more than others. But at the end of the day, we control how we react to every situation. So, how are you handling this crisis? On this episode of the Underdog Empowerment podcast, Zach tackles the Coronavirus problem head-on, addresses the way entrepreneurs are currently reacting to it (and how they could be doing it better), and lays down some tough truth on the attitude you need in order to survive when the unexpected goes down. Listen in to get ahead of those still frozen in fear. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/coronavirus/ Get More Involved:

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