In this special compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two powerful conversations centered on ownership, discipline, and the standards required to build a life that lasts. First, Daymond John shares his journey from Queens, New York, to becoming a global entrepreneur, branding icon, and original Shark on Shark Tank. With just $40, Daymond built FUBU, proving that resourcefulness, humility, and relentless hustle matter more than perfect conditions. He breaks down how findi...
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In this special compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two powerful conversations centered on ownership, discipline, and the standards required to build a life that lasts. First, Daymond John shares his journey from Queens, New York, to becoming a global entrepreneur, branding icon, and original Shark on Shark Tank. With just $40, Daymond built FUBU, proving that resourcefulness, humility, and relentless hustle matter more than perfect conditions. He breaks down how findi...
In this special compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two powerful conversations centered on ownership, discipline, and the standards required to build a life that lasts. First, Daymond John shares his journey from Queens, New York, to becoming a global entrepreneur, branding icon, and original Shark on Shark Tank. With just $40, Daymond built FUBU, proving that resourcefulness, humility, and relentless hustle matter more than perfect conditions. He breaks down how findi...
In this powerful compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two extraordinary stories that prove your past does not define your future—your commitment does. First, Brandon James, owner of Brandon J Roofing, shares his raw and inspiring journey from serving time in prison to becoming a multi-millionaire business owner, coach, and motivational leader. Brandon opens up about the faith, discipline, and sheer will it took to rebuild his life, and why his leadership goes far beyond...
In this powerful Burn Podcast compilation, Ben Newman brings together two conversations that center on one defining theme: who you choose to be when it gets hard. First, Sean O’Brien shares his journey as a healthcare and medical technology leader who helped drive his company to more than tenfold revenue growth. But the most defining moment didn’t happen in a boardroom—it happened during an Ironman marathon. When illness forced Sean to stop mid-race, he refused to let that moment define him. ...
In this powerful compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two extraordinary stories that redefine what resilience, perspective, and intentional living truly mean. First, Ian Bowen shares his remarkable journey of Positive Persistence after being diagnosed with a rare disease that left him paralyzed and told he would never walk again without crutches. Refusing to accept that outcome, Ian leaned into the power of imagination, belief, and daily discipline. Through his RINSE f...
In this powerful two-episode compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with two dynamic leaders whose stories prove that adversity can become your greatest advantage when you choose to rise from it. First, Nate Green shares the lessons that shaped him into an award-winning CEO, best-selling author, and leadership performance coach. From overcoming a career-threatening health crisis at just 23 to building an eight-figure business and landing on the Inc. 5000 list four years in a r...
In this special compilation episode of The Burn Podcast, we revisit two incredible conversations with women who are redefining what it means to lead, grow, and attack life with purpose. First, Judy Selby—award-winning attorney, certified coach, and author of the bestseller The Untold Secrets to Thrive as a Lawyer—shares the mindset and habits behind her evolution from one of the nation’s top cyber attorneys to a coach helping professionals elevate their performance. She breaks down why soft ...
In this inspiring compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two incredible stories of drive, purpose, and the relentless pursuit of growth — one from the world of wellness, the other from the hardwood. First, Lexi Johnson, founder of Lexi J Wellness, shares how she turned a global shutdown into an opportunity to serve others. What started as workouts in her unfinished basement during the pandemic became a thriving community that empowers thousands of women to take control o...
In this powerful Burn Podcast compilation, Ben Newman sits down with two remarkable thought leaders — Mel Abraham and Angie Wisdom — to explore what it means to live with purpose, lead with intention, and build a legacy that lasts far beyond success. First, Mel Abraham shares how lessons from his father and his own battle with cancer reshaped his definition of wealth. From navigating financial uncertainty during the pandemic to writing Building Your Money Machine, Mel reveals that true succe...
In this special compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two powerhouse conversations that define what it means to live with purpose, resilience, and unrelenting drive. First, Bruce Cardenas takes us through his extraordinary path — from the Marines and LAPD to becoming the Chief Communications Officer at Quest Nutrition, and now a driving force behind brands like Legendary Foods. Bruce shares how his discipline, attention to detail, and relentless commitment to service op...
In this special compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with two guests who embody transformation in very different ways. First, Jimmy Rex shares how he walked away from a thriving real estate empire to build a life centered on purpose. After selling Utah’s most expensive home and reaching every professional milestone, Jimmy realized success without meaning felt empty. What began as a childhood wound — being told he wasn’t good enough — became the fire that drove him to prove hi...
In this high-energy highlight from The Burn Podcast, we take YOU back inside the Big as Texas BOOT CAMP — where champions, entrepreneurs, and leaders learned what it truly means to live The Standard. Ben Newman breaks down the power of the Prizefighter Day — the personal, professional, and service-driven decisions YOU make daily that separate the uncommon from the average. It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing what matters, with discipline and intention, every single day. Coach Scott ...
Big as Texas BOOT CAMP Highlights with Dawn Harper-Nelson, Inky Johnson, Shari Wenk, Michael Chandler, and Cris Cawley In this powerful highlight episode of The Burn Podcast, we take YOU inside the Big as Texas BOOT CAMP, where every story reminded us that setbacks don’t define YOU—they refine YOU. From Olympic champion Dawn Harper-Nelson’s one-minute reset after knee surgery to Inky Johnson’s powerful reminder that faith requires action, each moment revealed the price of chasing purpose. Sh...
In this special two-part episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman revisits two raw, unfiltered conversations that prove champions aren’t built in comfort. Alex Donnolo shares how a wrongful conviction, solitary confinement, and the loss of his best friend became the spark for relentless growth—fueling an eight-figure real estate portfolio, a redeemed name, and a mission to turn darkness into light. Joshua T. Osborne opens up about trailer-park beginnings, adoption, prison, and the moment he ch...
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist John Chiorando—a no-frills New Yorker whose definition of success begins and ends with one word on his headstone: DAD. John opens up about the most challenging season of his life, honoring his daughter Nina and the vow that now fuels his days: to write a $50 million check toward finding a cure so other families don’t face the same pain. From creating “Be the Good Day” across his companies to leading...
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, host Ben Newman finally sits down with the one and only Inky Johnson—a conversation that has been years in the making. From a career-ending injury to a life-altering calling, Inky shares how humility, discipline, and unwavering faith transformed pain into purpose, and why true greatness comes from action, not just words. Inky doesn’t just talk about resilience—he lives it. He explains how he reframed suffering into meaning, why behavior always precedes ac...
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman welcomes back top financial coach Hillary Seiler to talk about money, discipline, and the burn that fuels her mission. Hillary has worked with NFL locker rooms, NCAA programs, and corporate America, teaching that financial success isn’t just about numbers—it’s about mindset and daily standards. She shares how losing her mom at a young age and building a powerful bond with her dad shaped her purpose, and how those lessons inspired her new book, ...
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with mortgage-industry titan, coach, and now author J. J. Mazzo to unpack his new book Perseverance Principles (releasing October 7). J. J. opens up about the messy middle—imposter syndrome, financial pressure, family leadership, and faith—and how seven practical principles became his playbook for pushing through the toughest seasons. This conversation is raw, real, and relentlessly hopeful. From building Impact, his coaching co...
In this powerful episode of The Burn Podcast, four dynamic voices share their stories of resilience, discipline, and purpose—and how each discovered the fire that fuels their success. Alex Donnollo, a proven business leader and entrepreneur, reveals the lessons he’s learned about staying the course, building with discipline, and finding clarity in the face of uncertainty. Inky Johnson, former Tennessee football star turned world-renowned motivational speaker, takes us inside the moment that...
This episode of The Burn Podcast takes YOU inside the Mental Toughness Forum, where six powerhouse leaders share raw and unfiltered truths about resilience, discipline, and overcoming adversity. Gary Kauffman opens up about success, naysayers, and the inner battles of self-doubt—teaching that real mental toughness means tuning out the noise and locking arms with people who fuel YOUR vision. Shari Wenk, veteran sports agent and co-author with Tim Grover (Relentless and Winning), breaks down ...
In this special episode of The Burn Podcast, YOU get direct access to the Mental Toughness Forum, where some of the most dynamic leaders in business and life share raw stories, unfiltered lessons, and powerful truths about what it really takes to stay relentless when adversity hits. Featuring Ashwin Mohan, Danielle White, Garrett White, Bryce Henson, Shayla Gifford, and Nick Sansone, each speaker reveals how setbacks, pain, and pressure forged their resilience—and how YOU can do the same to b...
In this special compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two powerful conversations centered on ownership, discipline, and the standards required to build a life that lasts. First, Daymond John shares his journey from Queens, New York, to becoming a global entrepreneur, branding icon, and original Shark on Shark Tank. With just $40, Daymond built FUBU, proving that resourcefulness, humility, and relentless hustle matter more than perfect conditions. He breaks down how findi...
