Tony Whatley is a speaker, coach, 20 plus year entrepreneur and author of the book "Side Hustle Millionaire." Among many other things, Tony built his first side hustle business in his 20's and was able to sell it for millions while still working his "day job." Derek is a huge advocate for entrepreneurship and when he learned about Tony's story, he knew it would be a great conversation. Often times people are worried about having to go all in to start a business but what if it is possible to star...
Nov 25, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 168
After another crazy week of business, ranch stuff and just genral life stuff, Derek goes into what life has looked like for him and the history he has with some bouts of depression and anxiety. First off, it happens to everyone so it doesn't mean that you are weak or broken or even different. Second, you have to understand that all you have to do is WIN TODAY. Don't worry about tomorrow. Don't worry about yesterday. Win today. If you've been struggling or tend to struggle with anxiety or depress...
Nov 18, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Derek puts on his preacher hat again today and you're all going to love this episode! If you are a Christian and have ever said something along the lines of "I know where I'm going when I die because I'm saved," this is a can't miss episode. So many of us will use this as a reason to continue to play small. After all, if we know the outcome of the game already, why would we need to play all out? Let this be your wake up call as a Christian to do more, be more and achieve more. You've already won...
Nov 11, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Whether it's in business or life, we spend so much time thinking about what we need to do. We worry about what we need to learn... What if our relationships and the people we are surrounded by and learning from is actually MORE important? What if ONE relationship could change the entire trajectory of your business or your life? Being "in the right rooms" will often take investments and discomfort but in this episode Derek talks about two things that he recently signed up for that will put him in...
Nov 04, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 165
This week Derek and his wife gave their older two kids school assesments to see if they were testing at the level they are at (7th and 4th grades). It didn't go so well.. Both of the kids do very well in school but supposedly aren't at the level they should be in so what does that mean? So often, whether it's public schools, businesses, our personal fitness or relationships or so many other areas, we get away from the basics. Usually if you are off track in any area, you are neglecting the very ...
Oct 28, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 164
In 2022, we have SO many options when it comes to purchasing products or services. It's not like the "good ole' days" when we went to the local store to see what was available. Amazon will have products to us right away. We can take online courses and get virtual gym memberships. The question becomes this...how can you separate from this massive crowd? In this episode of The FIRE, Derek covers what changes you could make to your business right now and the strategies to affect growth right away s...
Oct 27, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Jerred Moon is the owner and founder of End of 3 Fitness, the Better Human Business and the author of the highly motivational book, "Killing Comfort." In this episode, Derek and Jerred dive into why comfort really is killing us but more importantly, what are the simple habits that can bring you to a better and more fulfilled life. Hint: it may not be quite as hard or complex as you think! In order to KILL comfort and achieve the results that you want, it isn't (and never has been) about going to...
Oct 21, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 162
In a world that will make fun of the best student in class, be great. In a world that will try to keep you stuck, be great. We could go on and on but the reality is, once you achieve greatness in one area, you will learn how that can translate to all other areas whether that is in fitness, marriage, business or any area. In this episode, Derek talks about the importance of not only doing our best to become great at something but to also help raise the standard of those around us to be great as w...
Oct 14, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Derek is a little angry this week... Over the past weekend there was a tragic murder locally that should have never happened. It was something that could have been completely avoidable if not for our collective "compassion" that seems to be killing us; both figuratively and literally. Derek asks that you come to this episode with an open mind. If you do, it's hard to argue against what he is saying...
Oct 07, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Jess is back! For this episode Derek and Jess wanted to take a little time to break down the "ABC's" of how they just had their best month ever with Cross O Meats. In this crossover episode that is mixing business with life, they talk about the top 3 keys that will help you in your business or profession and the takeaways that have led to steady growth. Make sure to check out this episode if you are especially if you are considering starting a business, getting one off the ground or just looking...
Sep 30, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 159
On this brand new episode of the FIRE, Derek dives into the ONE thing that far too many business owners won't embrace but is crucial to their success; sales. Most views salepeople as slimy or unethical. We have all seen the guy that will say anything to make a commission. However, if you really feel like your product or service can make a difference in someone else's life don't you feel a moral obligation to sell it to them? If you want to prosper you HAVE to get over the "slimy salesman" percep...
Sep 26, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 158
So often we don't feel like we are full of energy. We wake up tired. We stumble through our day chugging energy drinks because we aren't creating enough energy to sustain us... Where does energy come from? Well, if you take the example of a power plant, it's pretty easy to realize that energy has to be CREATED...it doesn't just magically appear. Derek dives into the crisis of low energy and a couple of the absolute best ways to make sure that you can wake up ready to go and full of energy. If yo...
Sep 23, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 157
This is the first official episode of the Primal Fire where Derek's entire mission is to help you make more money because ultimately, money is needed to be free. So often people will ask what type of business they should be in but the better question is who do you want to serve? What EXACTLY does that person look like? If you are trying to sell and serve everyone, you will serve almost no one. Being able to galvenize your dream customer or client is key. Derek walks you through exactly how to do...
Sep 16, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Taylor Morgan is a former Marine, a coach, a successful podcaster, a social media influencer and an all around good guy that is committed to making thriving standard. Taylor has built his brand by sharing knowledge around everything from mindset, sleep, nutrition, exercise, performance coaching and so much more that all comes back to his mission of helping people live better. In this episode you will learn what TRUE freedom is. Derek and Taylor dive into purpose, fulfillment and a few simple (ye...
Sep 16, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Derek is unveiling a big announcement about the future of the Primal King podcast moving forward! Don't worry, there will still be conversations around Liberation, Lifestyle and Legacy but there will be another component added in that Derek feels like he can provide value with. Make sure to check out this episode and the value it contains to see where the podcast is going!
Sep 09, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Trigger warning for today's episode; "You are perfect just the way you are" is one of the biggest lies that we tell ourselves and others. In this episode, Derek talks about how destructive and anti-biblical it is to think that we are perfect just the way that we are. If that were the case, we wouldn't need our Savior and we wouldn't have sin. What if there are forces pushing this nonsense to make us weak, sick, tired and apathetic? What if this narrative being pushed is actually making us buy in...
Sep 02, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Tyler Fischer is an actor, comedian and sketch artist that has accumulated well over 100 million views with his smart and hilarious content. He's not only one of the best up-and-coming comedians but he has decided to speak truth in an industry that seems to conform to the current politically correct narrative. Tyler is a great example of what is possible when you are willing to break the mold and be authentically yourself and speak truth even if it's not socially popular. Since he has been outsp...
Aug 26, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 152
As it becomes forrest fire season in the west, Derek talks about the components that have to be in place that can either create a massive forrest fire or the spark not causing any fire at all. In life, there will always be sparks. It could come in the form of job loss, relationship changes, bad news or a number of other variables that will happen at some point. How you react to them will be greatly dictated by the current conditions in your life. Will this "spark" cause you to burn it all to the...
Aug 19, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 151
It's a milestone episode! Its number 150! Derek wanted to take some time to wrap up what he wants the Primal King Podcast to stand for from the first 150 episodes and the episodes going forward. That message is simple: we have to STAND UP! Derek walks your through a hypothetical exercise to help you understand the power you have or the regret that you may one day face. If this episode isn't a wake up call, we don't know what is. Stand up for what you want in life. Be the voice that you have been...
Aug 12, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 150
In this episode Derek talks about how much harder we try to make achieving happiness than what it really is. There are 3 things that are universal when determining overall happiness. No matter what some guru tried to tell you or what some new age witch-doctor may say, happiness is actually PRIMAL. As humans, we have hard-wiring that no matter how much we try to change it, it still remains. If you ACTUALLY knew the 3 steps to happiness, would that make it easier to achieve? Derek thinks so and he...
Aug 05, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Jaime Cross has built a MASSIVE business and movement since starting MIG Living which has produced millions in revenue in the skincare industry. Despite the success, it wan't the overnight success that we all think happens so often. Jaime asked God for a billion dollar idea and she recieved just that in a dream. From there, she went down the path of chemistry and trial and error to create the best formulas for organic skincare products. However, it took years for the vision to unfold. In this ep...
Jul 29, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 148
In this episode, Derek may surprise you a little bit because he understands why it is that so many people are angry and thinking they need to go out and burn everything to the ground (he doesn't condone it whatsoever though). As we get further away from property ownership and ownership of our communities, it is having a disastrous effect on everything from crime, quality of living and overall pride in our country. We have been sold a bill of goods that "freedom" means jumping from rental to rent...
Jul 22, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Correy Hawk is a primitive skills expert, a former contestant on the hit tv show "Alone" and the owner of Organic Archery. Derek had the opportunity recently to connect with Correy at a wilderness mastermind and knew he had to have Correy on. In this episode they talk about why primitive skills are STILL important (despite all of our modern conveniences) as well as what impact nature can have on our overall mental health. Also, Correy breaks down why our "addiction to busy-ness" is having a mass...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 146
Are you up for the challenge? If so, Derek is asking you to join him in the 90 day, life altering Primal Reset! How many times have you said that if you just had a little more accountability, you'd have better results? How often have you thought that if you had a group to surround you and support you, you would get further with your goals? How many times have you failed simply because you didn't have the exact roadmap to know what to do and how to do it? We've all run into these issues so Derek ...
Jul 08, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Derek is fresh off of the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure and wants to share his two main takeaways after being surrounded by 14 other high level entrepreneurs in the mountains of Montana for 5 days. First, he talks about how to approach a mastermind and why it's vitally important to be authentic. We have enough posers and surface level talk through social media so he really wanted to connect at a deep level with the other men there. Second, the advice that he was given for some of the...
Jul 01, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Anthony DiClemente was always into health and fitness but when he had a mysterious illness, he was forced to go deeper into the world of “Bio-Hacking” than he would have ever thought. After numerous hospital and doctor visits and ultimately being diagnosed with Lyme’s Disease, he took matters into his own hands with eventually led to his book and coaching around health and wellness. If you are wondering what simple steps you can take to increase energy, improve mental clarity and feel the best t...
Jun 24, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 143
This week Derek talks about an opportunity that he has been approached about with his ranch and their meat business. The opportunity ties directly into spending the past couple years gradually growing but never feeling like it is happening fast enough. He also talks about his weight loss journey being along the same lines. The idea of most things happening slowly and then suddenly is something that most of us don't think we have time for. We want weight loss today. We want financial freedom toda...
Jun 17, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Derek often gets asked how people can be sure that they are marrying the right person or if they are getting into business with the right person and it all comes down to a lesson he learned when he was trying to be a rockstar (yes, he thougth he'd be a rockstar)...believe people when they show you who they are. How often do we feel like someone blindsided us with cheating or they caught us off guard with their actions? The reality is, they probably already showed you who they were but you didn't...
Jun 10, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 141
In this MASSIVELY powerful episode, Derek takes you through one decision that literally changed the trajectory of his life. It was something that, at the time, seemed relatively insignificant but completely altered his family's future. So often in life, we can feel insignificant and victimized thinking that nothing we do matters and that nothing is ever going to change. However, when you hear this story you will understand how you are ONE decision away from a completely different life!...
Jun 03, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 140
In this episode, Derek and Jess take on the heartbreaking and complex issue of school shootings after the events recently in Texas. Are guns the issue or are the shootings more of a symptom of a bigger problem we are facing as a society? There are no simple answers but Derek and Jess do their best to talk through what we can all do to make sure our country doesn't have to keep going through these tragedies.
May 27, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 139
