Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard about what went down in Canada as people fought for their rights, and was met with great force from their government. Freezing bank accounts, arresting, and prosecuting protestors. On today's episode you'll hear a firsthand account from a leader among men who was there to witness it all. He shares his wisdom on the importance of standing up for what is right and how he continues to stay positive in his own life. Today's sponsor is Discover Pra...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Sean is a husband, father, and co-trustee of Kind Foundation with his beautiful bride Ellen. This private family foundation was started to help kids heal from life's hurts. He has been in financial services for over 18 years, helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors to keep their money, grow their wealth, and give back more in more powerful and meaningful ways. It's his passion, his unique talent, it's what he values most in others, and what he believes will ultimately change the wo...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 23 min
You don't get to write the beginning of your story. But you do get to write the rest of it. And for today's guest, at the beginning of his story, you would seldom find a person who believed in an optimistic middle and end for him. But as Andy Frisella explains to the young men of Apogee on this call, no one is going to believe you until after you achieve what you're after. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow th...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min
There are two things that we have explored extensively on this show. 1. Schooling is vastly different from education- the two are not synonymous and 2. The greatest success is often found in the most unconventional ways by simply paying attention and taking action. Both are the case for today's guest, Miranda Alcaraz who, in collaboration with her husband, has built out a successful, no-nonsense fitness community that provides their community with the resources they need to take control of their...
Mar 22, 2023•57 min
In a world that's clamoring for mediocrity in every shape and way, today's guest is looking to change that. William Branum is the mind behind the "Get Naked" mindset, an acronym that stands for: Never quit, Accept failure, Kill mediocrity, Expose your fears, Do the work. On this episode, he shares with the young men of Apogee Strong how to adopt the "Get Naked" mindset themselves. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply f...
Mar 20, 2023•52 min
We talk a lot about the importance of dad's being in the home- but not just the physical proximity of it- fathers actually being a present and active role in raising strong young people for the world. We've seen a massive decline of such men. Men who are of the world and the trends of the culture rather than of the traditional masculine role of responsibility and virtue. Today's guest knows what it's like being a man of the world, and he completely rejected that path in favor of a more fulfillin...
Mar 17, 2023•50 min
Confidence isn't inherent. It's earned through hard work and pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone. Even if, like in the case of today's guest, it means getting punched in the face. Max Martini works in an industry known very well for its rate of rejection -- it's the name of the game in Hollywood, and confidence is a must. Not something that our guest always had. But Max did always have the desire to push himself past his limitations to see what he's capable of. And it's paid off. Today, he...
Mar 15, 2023•45 min
Iron sharpens iron. Today's guest knows that in order to become an individual of sound reason, your ideas will need to be challenged. You need to have a grounded philosophy and grounded ideals based in logic that can stand up to opposition. And in today's political climate, especially within colleges, any philosophy that goes against the narrative is quick to be silenced. Bo Hines explains to the young men of Apogee just how important it is to know who you are, what you believe, and have the cou...
Mar 13, 2023•51 min
In a climate and a world today where you get celebrated for being a victim and it's a constant competition of who can have it the worst, today's guest lives his life without complaint. Not because there's nothing to complain about, but he understands that it's a waste of time. Life's not fair, no matter what the movies say. Jon Fitch learned that life lesson early on, and today he shares his experiences with the young men of Apogee. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min
The hometown mentality. It can either hold you back and keep you within the range of all you've ever known, or you can take a look around and decide you're meant for more. The latter is the case for today's guest, Derek Woodske. Derek has overcome tremendous challenges, injuries, and treacherous travels throughout his life. Today, he shares with the young men of Apogee his story and the importance of living life without regrets. DEREK WOODSKE Derek is considered to be one of the premier lecturer...
Mar 08, 2023•56 min
ough and well-versed in fighting, today's guest has made a career for himself as a secret agent, a detective, police officer, lawyer, and more through acting. As you can tell, he wears a lot of hats- on and off-screen- father, boxer, jiu-jitsu fighter, producer, and actor. It takes massive discipline to cover all of those and do so successfully. Today, Frank Grillo shares with the young men of Apogee how he gets it done. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $...
Mar 06, 2023•30 min
US Marshal Fugitive Taskforce officer and swat operator. Matt never met his father which left a massive hole in the development of becoming a father and a husband himself- his mother having several marriages over the course of his childhood left him confused and unprepared for the challenges of fatherhood and marriage. Through the relationships he's made and the different challenges he's had to face, he's learned the virtues of honor, integrity, strength, and character. As an instructor for The ...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Urijah is an American mixed martial artist who is signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He competed as a bantamweight and formerly competed as a featherweight. Faber was an NCAA wrestler. With his base in wrestling, he later started Brazilian jiu-jitsu and quickly earned a brown belt under Fábio "Pateta" Prado. Faber won the WEC Featherweight Championship at WEC 19 on March 17, 2006, and held the title for over two years. He went on to challenge for the WEC Featherweight Championship two...
Mar 01, 2023•22 min
Split is one of Matt's favorite movies, simply for the concept of how our mentality can directly affect the physical manifestations that take place in our body and our life. If you've been listening to this podcast at all over the course of the past 120 episodes, you've definitely heard him talk about it. Today's guest is a man who knows all about the power of the mind, and how you can use your mentality (or rather the mentality of others) to achieve your goals. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxi...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Our listeners who have been with us since the beginning likely recognize this name, and anyone who is involved in the traditional masculinity space definitely knows this name. Ryan Michler was episode number 13 on the Essential 11 and it was a pleasure having him back on to speak with the men of young men Apogee. RYAN MICHLER Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder of Order of Man. Ryan grew up without a permanent father figure and has seen first-hand how a lack ...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 14 min
If you've ever wanted to hear a conversation between two Matt Beaudreau's, this is the episode for you. Matt has been in the education space for a long time and has seen how the game is played. If you've listened to any of our other episodes, you know how much he does not believe that college is necessary for success, and today's guest Isaac Morehouse shares that thinking- so much so that he built a business around it. Character, work ethic, communication, and an ability to learn are highly valu...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min
When it comes to creating the perfect day- the perfect routine- we often think we need to go above and beyond. We think our diets have to consist of green juice and waking up at obscene times to fit in all that we hope to accomplish. But today's guest makes the case that the perfect day has less to do with jamming in more things, and has more to do with doing less of the things that we know aren't beneficial. As our Apogee participants are auditing their own time in the program, there was no bet...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Despite the stereotypes, extremely jacked men are often so much more than meatheads. As we've seen previously with former guest, Mark Bell. Today's guest is another prime example of how discipline, hard work, and self-awareness translate into impeccable physical health AND incredible success in life. The patterns of success apply to all areas. And no man knows that better than Ben Pakulski. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Perspective and leadership are everything on today's episode. It's easy to fall into feeling sorry for yourself. It's easy to avoid putting in the work because you're afraid of failure. It's easier to blame someone else. So that's the route many people take. For the few, while their peers may be avoiding the work, they're seeking it out. They're putting in the reps. They have gratitude for the challenging path. Because they know that's where refinement takes place. And no one knows that better t...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min
The pure trap of life isn't when you're in a situation that feels like hell. Life's biggest trap is when you're comfortable. When you're in a position where you could achieve your potential if you applied yourself, but where you're at seems "good enough" and you choose to reside there for way longer than you should. As today's guest explains, he realized this is where he was, and he became so disgusted that he would take such an easy route, he knew he needed to make a big change. That big change...
Feb 13, 2023•44 min
The state of today's education system has left a lot of parents wondering what happened to allow us to get here, and what do we do moving forward? Today's guest is fighting to make a change for the kind of information that our young people are being exposed to and ACTUALLY allow for conversations that involve diversity of thought. This episode with Jill Simonian couldn't have come at a better time. Hope you all enjoy and don't forget to leave a rating and review. Today's sponsor is Discover Prax...
Feb 10, 2023•46 min
Even at a young age, today's guest knew he wanted a real-life mission and a challenge that created real change. Grit, hard work, determination, work ethic, discipline, all things this man embodies. Mike Glover is a fighter who has an incredible understanding and perspective on what goes into being fulfilled as a man and pours into the young men of Apogee on today's episode. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow t...
Feb 08, 2023•59 min
There's a lot to be said for those who manage to maintain their child-like curiosity. And that is definitely true of today's guest as you will quickly find out. This is a woman who truly embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and is using a challenge she overcame to step into the gap and provide a solution for others. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 KARA GOLDIN Kara Gol...
Feb 06, 2023•52 min
There tends to be an association that culture has around incredibly muscular men that assumes that's all they are- meatheads. But today's guest very clearly defies that stereotype, being one of the biggest dudes, but also by far one of the most intelligent. He's lead a life of forging his own path and going against the grain. Couldn't have asked for a better guest to come on to speak with the young men of Apogee. NSIMA INYANG Nsima is a drug-free Professional Bodybuilder, elite-level Powerlifter...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Today's guest is another bucket-list mentor and this recording did not disappoint. Not only is he extremely well-accomplished, perhaps the most accomplished of any of our guests, but he also is a mission-motivated man. And that mission is to make the world a better place. I can't think of a better man than Jeff Hoffman to have on an Apogee Friday call to pour into our young men. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply fol...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Today's episode is another you can add to my list of favorites, and the young men of Apogee agree. A man inspired by comic book heroes Erin Alejandrino is a savage gentleman who exemplifies the character traits of his favorite characters and has a powerful energy that just can't be matched. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 ERIN ALEJANDRINO An only child raised by a si...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Warriorship is a mindset. It is a mindset refined by action, self-awareness, self-mastery, and challenge. Few know that better than today's guest, Rafa Conde. Apogee seeks to bring back intentional refinement of masculinity, and Rafa is on a similar mission at a whole other level. Today the young men of Apogee ask Rafa their questions, and he does not hold back. From the self-discipline that creates success to his personal experiences on the front lines of danger, this episode is truly raw and u...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min
When it comes to winning, some people just have a mindset that the vast majority of people don't understand. Because winning repeatedly requires- not just a willingness- but an eagerness to face challenges again and again that most people can barely stomach once. It's the consistency of pushing yourself just a little bit more each time, of "going one more" that creates results. Nick Bare, today's guest understands that mindset and shares what it's taken to get him there with the young men of Apo...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min
For some, entrepreneurship is just in their DNA. But in the case of today's guest, his DNA set him up to be a record-breaking endurance athlete. Zach jumped on a call with the young men of Apogee and talked about how having the right mindset, a willingness to try new things, and the endurance to push through can be the perfect recipe for success. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 14 min
In a day and age where "Entrepreneur" has become the trendiest thing to be, today's guest affirms that not everybody is cut out to be an entrepreneur. In fact, the traits that make someone best-suited to be an entrepreneur are things that we're born with, not things that we acquire over time. Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Find out on today's episode with Gino Wickman. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Si...
Jan 20, 2023•56 min
