It's sugar season here in Maine. Sugar shacks all over the state are crafting their yearly nectar, maple syrup. Here at the factory we are also gearing up for the change of seasons. Today, we answer some great questions about Jiu-Jitsu, business and much more.
Amy Bouchard was working at the Bath Iron Works shipyard when she decided to follow her passion of baking and started making whoopie pies from her kitchen. Her story starts in one of Maine’s oldest mill towns, watching her family work at the factories. With no business experience, a basket in one arm, and a toddler in the other, Amy began her journey. This is her story… 25 years, and 20 million whoopie pies later.
You’ve seen the Travis Mills story on Netflix, possibly read his book, “Tough as They Come”, but where does his continued motivation and drive really come from? Today, we dive deep into his blue collar upbringing, how and why he continues to grind and work tirelessly in business and in life.
Conspiracy theories seem to be the topic of conversation, and today we delve into our own. The conversation takes us to WW2 America and the greatest generation.
Love him or hate him, America’s 7th President Andre Jackson was a popular and now polarizing figure in American history. He was an unstoppable force when the British made a bid for the colonies, to take back what was theirs. Jackson stopped them in their tracks, tactically funneling them to their death like Sparta’s 300. But who was this man that we love to hate, and why did we need him?
Getting in the trenches, getting conditioned, getting dirty. If your not willing to play until the last buzzer, then you’ve already decided that retreating is an option.
Today's political landscape is polarizing, volatile and growing even stranger. Today we delve into the distraction we call politics.
Putting all you have into a team, and feeling abandoned can cause discouragement or can fuel motivation. Today we discuss a recent event, the cause and effect, and how it was dealt with.
Be nimble, be quick, and jump over every freaking candle stick. And if it.s too high, burn it down. A winning mindset is the only mindset to have, there are no sportsmanship trophies in life.
The hard times make hard hands, and hard minds are forged through blunt blows of struggle. And in the good times we always remember they won’t last forever. Every thing that is had is earned. If you didn’t earn it, somebody else did, and somebody else is. And you dishonor their sacrifices by having lazy hands and numbing your mind with whatever false feeling you produce through distraction and self-loathing. What everyone has in this country is choice. Don’t whore it out, don’t squander it. Stea...
There is so much confusion going on in the world. I simply don't buy into it. I don't buy into the propaganda that masculinity is toxic. I praise masculinity, I praise fatherhood, leadership and grit. But it seems that society is more emotional about being emotional. Don't be confused or affected by the words, and wave of the loudest.
Former Navy SEAL, and one of AMERICA'S ELITE SNIPERS, JP Dinnell went from highly decorated combat veteran to delivering pizzas for Marco’s. JP grew up with a speech impediment, and through divine providence, he now uses his voice to speak in front of thousands of people. In this powerful podcast, JP discusses how he was able to purge negativity from his life, and the mistakes he made along the way.
Storytelling is how our history has been passed down over thousands of years. Today we are bombarded with content, and our attention is strained as we sort through the trash. But powerful stories will always transcend it all.
For the last podcast of 2018, we put the question out there “Ask Us Anything”. Start your New Year listening to how YOU can start using your own HANDS AND DAYLIGHT to stop taking baby steps, and leap forward towards your goals.
The true secret is that PEOPLE SUCCEED TOGETHER AND NOT INDEPENDENTLY OF ONE ANOTHER. The owner of a three billion dollar company was just like you and I. He started from nothing, with only a dream, and a vision. Our forefathers success was earned through grit and resolve. They didn’t sit behind their desk and wish… they got off their ass and did. Creating relationships… real relationships, only happen in person, and over time.
Today we discuss EXPOSURE, and the importance of making yourself vulnerable with special guest, Ryan Michler from Order of Man Podcast. Follow the grit and drive of early Americans, exposing themselves to not only the elements, but to the unknown ahead.
War hardens a person, but also creates a vulnerable society when the battle takes place outside the bubble. Today we reflect on the softening of America by exploring our recent history, technology and society.
Denim is widely known for it’s place in fashion. But what is America’s real connection with this twill cotton textile? Today we look back at the birth of our nation, and how denim outfitted our ability to separate and thrive. The true fabric of America is dyed blue, highlighted in white, and stained red with the blood of Patriots.
One of our most riveting podcasts to date. Were the puritans truly pure, or were they extremists, staking claim because of entitlement? We’ve all grown up with our version of the Thanksgiving story, was it true or was it a myth? Today we open our ears to the other end of the spectrum.We delve inside the history of New England, compare and contrast what's happening in the world today.
Having humility and having confidence play a big role in getting your mind to the next level. Achieving a flow state can happen, it is possible. There are no magicians in business or in life. If you believe that you belong at the table, it’s a matter of pulling up a seat. But first, you need to level up.
It wasn't an easy week. On the drip, contemplating life, deep in thought and prayer. Today I share my hours of stillness and reflection as I continue to recover from a freak incident. Rhabdo could have killed me, but it may have saved my life.
Everyone has driven on the road during the night where the path was clear as day... and all of a sudden you hit a wall of fog. It's immediately disorienting and you slam on the breaks which brings you to a complete stop. your heart races and your adrenaline releases as your body goes into straight survival mode to either to pull over or keep pushing forward. you're looking side to side trying to re-orient yourself. But it's unclear what you should do.
Slater made his fortune in the US, but it came at a cost. It is said he deceived his employer, abandoned his family and betrayed English manufacturing. At the time, the US was the world's biggest exporter of cotton, but did not have the technology to process it. Britain knew this and passed laws in 1774 banning textile workers from traveling to America. Going against the grain, Samuel Slater sneaked on a ship and became the father of America's Industrial Revolution.
I want to be like the ice king. A man who saw an opportunity and built an industry. How are we going to get there… how are you going to get there? Today, we discuss the path, risk, reward, opportunity, and ICE.
Success is discovered through the action of doing. You may have had it once, and you may believe it’s lost. Here’s the secret… if you’ve been through the battle and won in the past, the tools to find success again are inside you. Success is not a gift, it’s not by chance, it’s not through luck… Success is a mindset.
5,000 miles, 75 meetings, 7 days. What did we learn on our voyage to the red rocks of Arizona. We aren't stopping this train, it's moving... fast, accelerating, picking up speed, and we DON'T WANT TO TAP THE BREAKS, or should we?
Three negotiations, two months, one outcome... but we almost followed a white rabbit into wonderland. We've been boring a hole, moving every grain of dirt and stone, making sure we have good footing. Reinforcing the walls and ceiling as we go. We got off course and almost made a mistake. Growth takes strategy, timing, and tuning into what's really important.
Every single person in this world dreams, it’s FREE. It's a God-given right to dream so that your mind can be in a creative state. Dreams can’t be chained down, they can’t be controlled, they can’t be taken away. BUT, they can hold you back and allow your mind slips into obscurity. Dreams need planning, they need structure, they need nourishment in the form of action.
Like a thief in the night, the tides of time come crashing in. Perspective is relative to experience, and experience is relative to living. Today, we discuss the loss of a loved one, and lessons learned from how they lived.
Barefoot and pregnant to boots on the ground. Pete and his wife Amanda answer the tough questions you are all wondering. When your body is out of balance, you are sick. When your life is out of balance, there is conflict. How to put the POWER in couple.
