Today on the show we’re replaying Jayson’s talk with Darren McCarty, former forward for the Detroit Red Wings. Darren talks about his days with the Red Wings and how he had to fight for his teammates and the entire city of Detroit when their backs were against the wall. He talks about the heated rivalry between Colorado and Detroit through the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Jayson and Darren talk about how you could have all the talent in the world, but if you don’t have the need to win, or succeed...
Aug 22, 2022•49 min
Today on the show we’re talking with brothers Johnny and George Nikollaj, owners of the Detroit area salon, 6. Johnny and George had a vision for building a salon that would be fun, energetic and cool. What they didn’t foresee is their hard-working parents fronting the money to buy the business. Jayson Waller talks with the owners of the popular Detroit-area 6 Salon about the immense pressure they felt to succeed, and learns about the work both put in to create their brand and customer service-c...
Aug 18, 2022•59 min
Learn how Jayson Waller got to the success he sees today through several defining moments in his life. Jayson talks about the tough decisions he needed to make throughout his life to come out the other side a better man and more fulfilled. GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER - AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE! Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game! It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This b...
Aug 15, 2022•15 min
Today on the show we’re talking with Arizona Cardinals kicker, Matt Prater. Matt came from a small town in Florida just outside of Fort Meyers, playing sports with his brother. Prater was kicking 60 yard field goals in his senior year of high school, at which time he entered a kicking camp and eventually got on a college team. When Prater entered the NFL, he still had a lot to learn, he missed a couple of field goals in his first game, and his team went on to lose that game. Prater felt ashamed ...
Aug 11, 2022•44 min
Today on the show we’re flipping the script a little, John LeBlanc is interviewing Jayson about how he got to where he is now, and who helped him get there. This conversation from 2020 gives us a peak into Jayson’s life as he grew up in a trailer park, watching his father work hard for very little payoff. Jayson discusses the lessons he learned from that experience, and how he never wants to be in that situation. He also talks about the other important people in his life, how he views bad situat...
Aug 08, 2022•34 min
Today on the show we’re continuing our Power Play series, where Jayson gives you advice on the different aspects of life and business to help you become a top dog! Today Jayson talks about how to build a successful long lasting brand. Jayson discusses what he and his company went through while creating a new brand for themselves, and the struggles that come along with it, and why he’s so excited for the new direction. He also talks about some other brands and why they’ve been so successful. High...
Aug 04, 2022•24 min
Today on the show we’re replaying an episode from 2020 with the country barbie, Becca Bowen. Becca has an unstoppable attitude that has not only allowed her to become a country star, but also got her to the top of the Ms. Bikini Fitness championship. Becca talks about the stigma of being a single mom, and how she tries to squeeze as much out of life as she can. She also talks about how happiness is found in experiences and the people around you. Highlights: How Becca started singing Who Becca’s ...
Aug 01, 2022•25 min
Today on the show Jayson is talking with Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions defensive end. Aidan was selected #2 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. He is a strong believer in manifesting what you want in life and putting in the work, making sacrifices, and giving everything you have to those goals. Jayson talks with Aidan about what it’s like heading into a struggling Detroit Lions defense, how he is going to try and be a leader on this team, not with his words, but with his actions. Aidan also talks a...
Jul 28, 2022•29 min
Today on the show we’re talking with Denver Broncos punter, Sam Martin. Jayson, along with co-host John LeBlanc, talk to Sam about being the first punter in Appalachian State history to receive a scholarship for kicking. However, Sam didn’t start as a punter in college, he began his college career being second best as a field goal kicker. Sam used that challenge to create his own map, and start punting for the team, which led to his success, and eventually landed him a spot in the NFL. Sam belie...
Jul 21, 2022•24 min
Today on the show we’re talking with previous free safety for the Detroit Lions, Tavon Wilson about the difficulties he endured while growing up in the hood. Tavon talks about how he finds the extra motivation he needs, and who he can always look to in his life for inspiration. Tavon discusses what it’s like to go to the Super Bowl, and getting to share that experience with the most important people in his life. Tavon wasn’t invited to the NFL combine, but he knew he was better than the majority...
Jul 18, 2022•20 min
Today on the show we have David Meltzer, the CEO of Sports 1, a sports marketing firm which he co-founded with hall of fame quarterback, Warren Moon. David talks about how when he was a kid, the only problems he had were money problems, and that was something that he wanted to fix. David talks about how he went to law school and became a successful lawyer, but it wasn’t exactly what he wanted to be doing, so he quit and started selling “the internet” in 1992. He was on top of the world, creating...
Jul 14, 2022•33 min
Today on the show Jayson is talking with Corina Burton, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of CPR Construction Cleaning and CPR Productions, brand builder, marketing expert and host of the ‘Unstoppable’ podcast. Corina began her entrepreneurial career at 30, she grew up telling herself that she couldn’t be anything more than a stay at home mom, with a husband and 2 kids. It wasn’t until she asked herself some tough questions that she realized her potential. She is now a co-founder and co-owner in an extrem...
Jul 11, 2022•29 min
Today on the show we’re talking with Detroit sports talk radio host Mike Valenti. Mike knows who he is, which is why his opinions and convictions are so strong. But that internal voice took personal growth and self-reflection to figure out. The native New Yorker discusses his 16-year journey on Detroit airwaves with True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John LeBlanc, from how he got hired in Detroit to how he convinced his employers to begin playing in the podcast space. Valenti also shares th...
Jul 07, 2022•29 min
Today on the show Jayson is talking with Brian Scudamore, the founder and CEO of O2E brands, the parent company of 1-800 Got Junk, Wow One Day Painting, and Shack Shine. He is also the author of, WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success, and BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss. As a kid Brian moved from school to school, having to make new friends, learn the environment, and adapt. Brian thinks that had a big impact on becoming an entrepreneur. He had to learn ...
Jul 04, 2022•31 min
Jordan has had plenty of incredible and interesting guests on his podcast, but he also has an interesting story. Tune in to hear about how Jordan was kidnapped not once, but twice, in two different countries outside of the U.S. Jayson and Jordan talk about the 80/20 rule, every month you should look at the bottom 20% of your employees and replace the ones who aren't passionate about their job. It's always important to reinvest in your business, you might not make very much money for a few years,...
Jun 30, 2022•41 min
Today on the show we’re replaying Jayson’s interview he did with Allison Maslan on the Scale It Method podcast! Jayson talks about how he first got into the solar industry, where he learned to become a serial entrepreneur, and how we can keep ourselves and our team moving forward! Highlights: How Jayson’s tough upbringing contributed to his entrepreneurial spirit Why we need to continue to stack wins even when we get comfortable Jayson first steps into the solar industry The importance of sales ...
Jun 27, 2022•45 min
Today on the show we’re talking with Barry Sanders about his esteemed football career, winning the Heisman, breaking records, and being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Barry talks about how he is always raising his own bar, there is never a “top”, you’re always working, and grinding to achieve your goals. Barry always loved what he did and he saw success when the team succeeded, he could have had the all-time rushing record in his rookie season, but he let the guys who didn’t get to play often i...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Today on the show Jayson is talking with Luke Lintz, the founder, and CEO of HighKey Enterprises, Luke was featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, the New York Times, and International Business Times before the age of 21. He began his first business during his sophomore year, in high school. In the first year, a loss of $150k prompted the start of HighKey Technology, bouncing back in 2018, they managed $1M in revenue. “Giveaway marketing” is largely attributed to Lintz’s company HighKey. Highlight...
Jun 20, 2022•36 min
Today Jayson is talking with Michael O’Byrne, the founder and CEO of the home security company Affinity Integrated Solutions, Inc. Finding meaning in life is about discovering your “why.” Michael O'Byrne, the CEO of a home security and home automation company, remembers precisely when he found his why, and how it changed the course of his working career. O’Byrne grinded his way to being his own boss and a dealer for ADT, and now he has 230 employees across nine states. True Underdog Jayson Walle...
Jun 16, 2022•28 min
Today on the show Jayson is talking with Kaylee Rose, country singer-songwriter. In 2019, she had the chance to open for Morgan Wallen in Nashville, she played the Spotlight Stage at CMA Fest. Kaylee has 1 Million streams of spotify, 4 million total streams, 19 million TikTok views, and she’s top 10 on the country charts. Jayson and Kaylee talk about how she almost gave up country music until a certain social media platform reginited her career. They also talk about how Kaylee dropped out of col...
Jun 13, 2022•36 min
Today on the show Jayson is joined by Zach Darrow, Zachary Darrow serves as Chairman of DarrowEverett LLP and leads both its Corporate & Business Transactions and its Private Equity, Capital Markets & Securities Practice Groups. Zach grew up without a father figure, struggled with learning disabilities, and was told that he wasn’t cut out for college. Yet now, Zach owns a successful law firm that has over 30 attorneys. During this interview, Zach told me about how he overcame his challen...
Jun 09, 2022•22 min
Today on the show Jayson is talking with Kara Goldin the Founder of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune's Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. Kara is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show wh...
Jun 06, 2022•33 min
Today on the show Jayson is joined by John LeBlanc to talk to Brian Elias, founder of 1-800 Hansons, and CEO of Refloor and DontGO. Brian was never supposed to succeed in life according to the people around him. He never did well in school and dropped out of college to work for his dad’s friend’s window company where he started at the bottom. What Brian did have, is an understanding of people, and a never give up attitude. After saving up $5,000, he founded 1-800 Hansons and grew it to a an80 mi...
Jun 02, 2022•29 min
Today Jayson is reading chapter 8 of his book Own Your Power where he talks about breaking down your goals into winnable achievements, that way you can stay motivated each step of the way and you won’t lose sight of the dream. Highlights: Watching the Lions with his dad Installing solar for the Detroit Lions stadium Meeting Barry Sanders Focus six months at a time Achieve small milestones towards your big goal Get your head out of the clouds Keep your big dream as motivation Smaller goals have a...
May 30, 2022•22 min
Today on the show Jayson is talking with Ed Mylett, a peak performance expert, global keynote speaker, and best selling author. Ed graduated from Pacific as a three-time All-American and the NCAA leader in stolen bases. Following college, he worked as a youth counselor for underprivileged boys. Ed joined World Financial Group (WFG) in 1992, because of his outstanding ability to inspire leaders, Ed Mylett quickly advanced at WFG, becoming one of the company's youngest CEO Marketing Directors in o...
May 26, 2022•24 min
Today on the show Jayson is talking with Kendra Lust, an adult entertainer who is known for her outstanding performances and personal connection with her fans known as the #Lustarmy and is considered one of the hottest MILFS in the industry. She has won a multitude of awards, danced, directed, produced and owned a talent agency. As an established entertainer, Kendra still shoots very exclusive content with a select number of A-List performers. Most of her time is now focused on her private snapc...
May 23, 2022•52 min
In this chapter of Own Your Power Jayson talks about the importance of building relationships, both inside and outside of your professional life. You never know who might change your life, or where you will meet them. Highlights: Putting more of a value on relationships Meeting Brian Elias Making better commercials with the Sussmann Agency How small relationships can grow Why everyone has value Always be open-minded to new relationships GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER - AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RE...
May 19, 2022•16 min
Today on the show Jayson is talking with Austin Keen, a world championship skim boarder, social media sensation, and creator and host of the Celebrity Surf Series. In 2007, Austin drove his 1975 BMW from Tybee Island, GA to Laguna Beach, CA to follow his dream. 2 years later Austin competed in his first professional skimboarding contest, and went on to travel all over the world for skimboarding events. As a young boy in Georgia, Austin Keen thought the world was black and white, either you got a...
May 16, 2022•35 min
Investing in new technologies have never been more important than in today’s economy. Navigating the new workplace as a business owner shouldn’t be hard! Focus on helping your employees thrive and capitalizing on remote work. Highlights: How we can respond to the business evolution post-pandemic We need to empower each other Be humble, learn new things Let go of your ego, focus on your team Training your employees has never been more important Embrace the remote work environment How we can upski...
May 12, 2022•36 min
The best way to show the haters not to hate is to stay in your lane and succeed. People may hate you. But you can’t let that stop you! Instead, embrace what they say and use it as fuel. The best way to show the haters not to hate is to stay in your lane and succeed. In this chapter of the book ‘Own Your Power’, Jayson Waller talks about focusing on your own success, the best way to deal with hate, and inspiring everyone to do the same. Get ready for the Sixth Chapter! “Everyone has people who do...
Apr 14, 2022•25 min
