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Wake Up and Lead

Hampton Dortch•podcasters.spotify.com
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This is Wake Up and Lead, A Podcast Where Ambitious Young Professionals Learn to Lead Themselves.
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#83 - How To Get Into The Best Shape of Your Life w/ Michael Smoak

Michael Smoak is the wisest fitness and nutrition guy around. He's 25 years old and is passionate about all-around wellness. He was working a corporate 9-5 until recently when he quickly gained 100,000+ followers on TikTok by posting fitness content. In this episode, we talk about... -How most people are asleep at the wheel of their own life -The lies of the fitness industry -How being super fit isn't easy but it's simple -Workout/Nutrition 101 -Workout/Nutrition 201 -Protein -Running and liftin...

Jul 17, 2023•48 min

#81 - Bouncing Back From Almost Failing Out of College w/ Kyle Adams

Kyle Adams is a fantastic seller. He's a hard worker. He loves his family and God. He knows a thing or two about the LinkedIn game. He's also a huge Georgia fan. But he wasn't always this way. Well, he was always a Georgia fan, but not this other stuff! In this episode, he shares his story of almost failing out of college, learning the value of hard work, and launching into his career from there. He also opens up about some sickness that he is dealing with and I really admire his mindset on goin...

Jul 10, 2023•37 min

#79 - Having the Boldness to Quit Your Job & Find Your Passion w/ Mitchell McEver

Mitch McEver has such an awesome story! In this episode, we talk about... -Going from banking, to real estate, to seminary, to founding a coffee company all before 27 -Having the boldness to quit your secure job that you got out of college -Having wise counsel to speak into your life -How God allows us to go through hard things to bring us closer to him -Running a small business

Jul 03, 2023•50 min

#77 - Staying With Your Company for 10+ Years. Worth It?

Francisco Martinez⁠ is our guest today. In this episode, we talk about... -Staying with his company for 10+ years -Leading without a title -The importance of community -How "The grass is only greener" where you water it

Jun 26, 2023•40 min

#75 - Making $150K Upon Graduation As a Software Developer w/ Baxate (Carter Abdallah)

Baxate is not your average 23-year-old. This guy is excellent in all areas of his life. Make sure to follow him on social. He's got 100K + followers on Tik Tok! In this episode, we talk about... -If it's wise to pursue college or not -The kind of money available to software developers -"Modern Side Hustles" -Maximizing college -Fitness

Jun 19, 2023•37 min

#73 - Work Boots During the Week & Jordans on the Weekend w/ Conner Folger

Conner Folger is a dear friend of mine. This guy is the definition of a jack of all trades. He works in construction for his full-time job but also does graphic design on the side. (He actually designed the logo of this podcast). In this episode, we talk about... -Relationship Advice -Surrounding yourself with a strong community of people -His relationship with God -How he maximized college -Starting side hustles -Being able to strike up a conversation with anybody...

Jun 12, 2023•47 min

#71 - Wasting His 20s, Mastering LinkedIn, How To Get Your Dream Job, & Working for the Hormozi's

Sam Swirsky has a heck of a story. He said he wasted his 20s, but learned a ton from them. In this episode, we talk about... - Having a bad work ethic but developing a better one over time - Forgiveness - How Sam learned more than most people about LinkedIn - How to get ANY JOB you want - How he now works for the internet's fastest rising stars, Alex & Leila Hormozi P.S. I highly suggest buying Alex's book, $100M Offers

Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min

#68 - Learn Before You Earn w/ Gavin Dewitt

Gavin Dewitt is somebody that I met on LinkedIn a few months ago and is now a co worker and friend of mine! In this episode, we talk about... -The power of networking -Taking a pay cut to pursue something that you will enjoy more -Working Hard -Having a Godly Marriage Gavin is the man. You don't want to miss this!

May 29, 2023•38 min

#66 - What Your Heart Actually Desires w/ Bob Wheatley

Bob is a child of God in Nashville, Tennessee. As an entrepreneur, podcast host, and former professional athlete, he's been blessed to live a multi-faceted life. As a professional baseball player, he traveled the nation and performed in stadiums of over 15,000 people. As an author, speaker, and podcast host, he's worked with thought-leaders, bestselling authors, and world-class musicians, including people like Rory Vaden, Rachel Cruze, Fred Stoeker, and Jason Gray. His podcast (That Singles’ Sho...

May 22, 2023•32 min

#64 - SEC Football -->a 9-5 Job-->Speaker--> Author w/ Alex Demczak

Alex Demczak is a former SEC quarterback for the Missouri Tigers. Alex graduated with a degree in Communication and a minor in Business. Alex is an inspiring communicator, facilitator, and trainer who challenges businesses, schools, sports teams, and non-profits to maximize their potential and make a difference. Alex is the author of Thrive U. The inspirational book is a collection of stories from 100 collegiate and professional athletes from across the country. The book has been used by many yo...

May 15, 2023•37 min

#62 - The Most Mature 26-Year-Old On The Planet, Peyton Welch

Peyton Welch is 26 going on 40. From the day I met him back in college, he has always carried himself differently (I mean that in the best way). He lives his life with a level of intentionality that is simply uncommon. He pursues excellence in all that he does. At the age of 26, he is leading an entire sales department. He's also extremely intentional at home with his family. He is married with two kids under two! In this episode, we talk about... -His pursuit of excellence in school growing up ...

May 08, 2023•40 min

#60 - Managing Your $ w/ Gen Z's Financial Planner, Mando Sallavanti III

Mando Sallavanti III has blown up on LinkedIn over the last few months and it's been awesome to become friends with him. In this episode, we talk about... -You either pay for something with time or money -Money being a tool -Outsourcing things instead of spending your time on them -How his college football injury led him to where he is today -Overcoming people trying to hold you back ---------------------------------------------------- Armando Sallavanti is a registered representative with and o...

May 01, 2023•34 min

#59 - Working Out + Nutrition 101 w/ Hampton Dortch

There is something that you might not know about me. Fitness and nutrition is by far my biggest hobby. I grew up running track and playing soccer so I always ran a good bit. But when I got to college, I hung up the running shoes and hit the gym. While I really enjoyed lifting in college, I didn't have a plan. Everything was so sporadic. I gained some muscle and got stronger because I went from no lifting to somewhat consistent lifting. But it wasn't until 2020 that everything changed. I finally ...

Apr 28, 2023•52 min

#57 - The Power of The Working Genius Assessment w/ Matt Lencioni

Matt Lencioni joins me on this episode to talk about something that has had a massive impact on my life. It's called the Working Genius. The Working Genius is kind of a personality assessment but is more geared towards a productivity tool. Matt's father ( Patrick Lencioni ) is the founder of the Working Genius. Matt is on the Working Genius team and plays a crucial role in their operation. I will be upset if you do not take the assessment after listening to this. I promise that it will impact yo...

Apr 24, 2023•42 min
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