In this episode I interview Danny Ocana. Danny is an Air Traffic Controller, co-host of the Lost Boy Scouts Podcast, breath coach, and a skilled grappler. Danny and I discuss his career, men's mental health, fitness, and even breathing. This is a fascinating episode! Listen in. You can find Danny at: https://www.instagram.com/dray.ocana/ https://www.instagram.com/lostboyscouts/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-boy-scouts-podcast/id1673818331 https://youtu.be/er4AUkhArvU?si=vdRN8D4xgJhaW8_R Get a FREE SAMPLE kit of Salt Electrolytes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GoEarnYourSALT.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use the code PODSAMPLE at checkout!   SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠

Kasey is a serial runner who has completed a marathon in all 50 U.S. States. Kasey didn't just finish a marathon in all 50 states, she finished each event in under 4 hours earning her the ultra-rare 50 less than 4 award. To date Kasey has run over 70 full marathons and hundreds of shorter races (as seen on the "wall of medals" in the background. In this episode we get a glimpse into Kasey's world and how she juggles life, an extreme amount of training, traveling, and the logistics of making it all come together. Additionally, Kasey is a singer who performs with the band Branded Hot Country. Check them out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branded_hot_country/ You can also find Kasey at: https://www.instagram.com/kcxmas/   Get a FREE SAMPLE kit of Salt Electrolytes Drink Mix: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com⁠⁠⁠ Use the code PODSAMPLE at checkout. SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠⁠ https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Ben Noland is an entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast. Ben designed the Chorsee App to help keep family chores organized. In this episode, Ben discusses how he made the jump from his full time job into the self-employed life. You will hear about the steps he took to survive the financial "Dip" that takes place in the early days of any new venture. There are some golden nuggets in this episode! Check out the Chorsee App at: https://chorsee.com/   Get a FREE SAMPLE kit of Salt Electrolytes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GoEarnYourSALT.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use the code PODSAMPLE at checkout!   SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠  

Jake Blanchard is a successful business consultant who has helped governments, and private entities alike, become more efficient and profitable. He is also the host of The Jake Blanchard Podcast, and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and instructor. Jake stood out as he encouraged me to keep pushing during the growth and development of SALT Electrolytes and later, this podcast. Jake drops some business wisdom, fitness tips, and life advice you will want to hear.   Get a FREE SAMPLE kit of Salt Electrolytes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GoEarnYourSALT.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use the code PODSAMPLE at checkout!   SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠⁠  

Isaac Payne is the owner of PAC Jiu Jitsu in Rexburg, Idaho. Isaac is a business owner, athlete, father, former Law Enforcement Officer, and cancer survivor. In this episode Isaac takes us on the journey of his life. He tells about valuable lessons he has learned, how he overcame business challenges, how he dealt with injuries as an athlete, and even how he beat cancer. This is an inspiring story. Enjoy. You can find Isaac on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ipaynejiujitsu/ Learn more about PAC Jiu Jitsu in Rexburg, Idaho: https://pacjiujitsu.com/   Get a FREE SAMPLE kit of Salt Electrolytes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GoEarnYourSALT.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use the code PODSAMPLE at checkout!   SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠

Matt is the genius behind the legendary Jiu Jitsu gear brand Epic Roll! We learn from Matt what it take to attack goals. He also discusses how he caught the entrepreneur bug, the challenges of U.S. Patents and creating new products, building his brand, staying physically fit, and even a little talk of off-road racing in the infamous Baja 500 where he was nearly killed! You do not want to miss this episode!   Check out Epic Roll gear at: www.EpicRollBJJ.com   Get a FREE SAMPLE kit of Salt Electrolytes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GoEarnYourSALT.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use the code PODSAMPLE at checkout!   SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠

Jeff "Big Frog Curran is a 5th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a former MMA fighter who fought at the highest levels including the WEC and UFC! Jeff owns many successful businesses including his Jiu Jitsu school, Curran Jiu Jitsu Academy, the Team Curran Jiu Jitsu association, BjjRetreats.com, and the Jeff Curran Invitational Submission only competition, and he teaches seminars all over the world! Listen in to see how he makes it all work. Do you want to see the video of this episode? https://youtu.be/DKHm3sEIetI   Find Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigfrogbjj/   If you are interested in the annual Big Frog Jiu Jitsu Retreat: https://bjjretreats.com/   Find the JCI Submission Only Grappling Event: https://www.instagram.com/jeffcurraninvitational/ https://www.youtube.com/@UCsUzyzyecl3pk8FzQmZ5KiQ   Learn more about the Jeff Curran Invitational in these articles: https://www.graciemag.com/how-jeff-curran-made-the-jc-invitational-a-success/ https://www.bjjee.com/articles/jeff-curran-invitational-athletes-first-always-the-return-of-a-true-martial-artist/   Get a FREE SAMPLE kit of Salt Electrolytes Drink Mix: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com⁠⁠⁠ Use the code PODSAMPLE at checkout.   SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠⁠ https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Spencer is the owner of SISU Sauna and Cold Plunge in Meridian, ID. In this episode, we learn where the inspiration for SISU Sauna and Cold Plunge came from, and why Spencer and his wife Jan decided to make it a business, and the journey that led to making SISU a reality. In addition, we hear about Spencer's near death injury and other crazy life stories that made him the man he is today.   Find out more about SISU at: https://www.sisuidaho.com/   Get a FREE SAMPLE kit of Salt Electrolytes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GoEarnYourSALT.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use the code PODSAMPLE at checkout!   SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠

Today I am joined by Travis Motl, Host of The Elbows Tight Podcast. I have been a fan of Travis’ content for years. We then began to work together when my company SALT Electrolytes began to sponsor his podcast. In this episode we discover how Travis has navigated his career and the military, his life at home, building his podcast, and growing as an athlete. Join us for a very interesting conversation!   Find the Elbows Tight Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IApQ60RtYCLcAURL6kU7p Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elbowstight/ Get a FREE SAMPLE kit of Salt Electrolytes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GoEarnYourSALT.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use the code PODSAMPLE at checkout!   SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠⁠  

Jeremy (Jungle Cat) Corbin is the owner of Jungle Cat Jiu Jitsu in Whitehouse, Texas. In Part 1 of this series, we will monitor the progress of Jeremy and his wife Brittany as they make a cross-country move, get established in a new state, and open their business Jungle Cat Jiu Jitsu. We will check in with them every 6-8 weeks as they get the party started! Stay tuned to watch them grow in real-time. Jeremy can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jungle_cat_bjj/ Website: www.JungleCatJiuJitsu.com   Get a FREE SAMPLE kit of Salt Electrolytes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GoEarnYourSALT.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use the code PODSAMPLE at checkout!   SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠

Rich & Jenn Jones are former law enforcement officers, that worked the Tenderloin district in San Francisco, California. On this episode we talk about how they developed relationships with the people of their community, some intense and tragic situations they experienced during their careers, and what they are doing since they have retired. Rich can be found on Instagram at: Rich Jones Real Estate   Get a FREE SAMPLE kit of Salt Electrolytes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GoEarnYourSALT.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use the code PODSAMPLE at checkout!   SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠⁠  

Gustavo is a Jiu Jitsu competitor and the owner of 3 Jiu Jitsu schools in the Portland, Oregon area. In this episode we speak about what it takes to compete at a high level in BJJ, his vision for his business, unexpected leadership transition, and how and why he decided to go against the grain in regard to marketing his academies. This is a very interesting episode for business owners and athletes alike. Gustavo can be found at: Instagram ⁠@ BanzaiBessa⁠   Facebook ⁠@ Gustavo Banzai Bessa ⁠ Youtube ⁠@ Brazilian Top Team⁠  Gym Instagram accounts ⁠@btthappyvalley⁠ ⁠@bttoregoncity⁠ ⁠@bttsellwood⁠ ⁠@bttkidsoregon⁠   Highlights Instagram @banzaiarmy ⁠ Technique archive ⁠@banzaibjjvideos ⁠   Get a FREE SAMPLE kit of Salt Electrolytes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE SAMPLE KIT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use the code PODSAMPLE at checkout!   SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠

Trevor is one of my best friends and the lead architect for Mountain West Architecture in Ogden, Utah. We discuss his journey to get there, what it means to feel like a failure, and the realization that sometimes you just have to grind to get to where you want to go.

Tom is the founder of Bicandi Electric in Caldwell, Idaho. In this episode Tom talks about how he has grown a very successful business, wise business operating principles, and his son's battle with cancer. You will even get to hear a little bit about his impressive baseball career. This is an inspiring episode you will want to hear!   ⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE SAMPLE kit of Salt Electrolytes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE SAMPLE KIT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click the banner at the top of the homepage.   SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠⁠  

On this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing my ”Favorite Cousin” Krystal Firebaugh. Krystal owns A & E Engineering in Pocatello, Idaho. We discuss how she overcame physical and emotional abuse after years of domestic violence, how, as a single mother of two, she earned her engineering degree, and how she has become the owner of her own engineering firm. Did I mention, she has lost nearly 100 pounds, and recovered from a life-threatening fall that nearly severed her carotid artery? Yeah, that’s all part of her story!

Makayla is an endurance athlete and law enforcement officer. In this episode Makayla and I discuss what it really takes to achieve her goal of competing in an endurance event in all 50 states, the day-to-day grind it takes to get there, and some harrowing experiences she has had in her professional life. Listen in, you are not going to want to miss this one! You can find Makayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makmarie98/ Browse SALT Electrolytes Website: ⁠⁠⁠ https://saltelectrolytes.com ⁠⁠ SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠

Arlo Gagestein is a full-time strength and conditioning coach, athlete, author, and Jiu Jitsu black belt.  Arlo is known for his physical feats of strength like lifting stones, carrying barbells to the top of mountains, and even towing his truck with nothing more than his body for long distances (10- 26.2 miles) in order to raise money for trafficked and sexually exploited children. Arlo is a fascinating force of nature! You will be glad you listened in on this episode!   If you would like to donate to the Truck Pull Fundraiser for exploited children click here: 10miletruckpull.com Check out his book, The Art of Lift Jitsu on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8bH1MQz Instagram: @art_of_lift_jitsu and @agagestein   Browse SALT Electrolytes Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com⁠⁠⁠   SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠

Mark is the owner and CEO of The Cottages Senior Living Headquartered in Eagle, Idaho. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt, former body builder, and serious hot-rodder. In this episode Mark drops some serious wisdom when it comes to staying focused on goals and delegation in business. You will want to hear this one! Here are The Cottages and Mark's social media links. Mark Maxfield's LinkedIn profile: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-maxfield-0201b19/ ⁠   The Cottages LinkedIn page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cottages-assisted-living⁠ The Cottages Careers FB page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecottagescareers⁠ The Cottages FB page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheCottages⁠ Browse SALT Electrolytes Website: ⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com ⁠ SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale  ⁠

​This weeks guest is Rob from McDojo Life! In this episode we discuss the business side of his popular social media brand, learn about his life growing up, and receive inside knowledge of Fight Con, Rob's latest venture! @McDojoLife  goal is to keep the martial arts legit by exposing the fakes, frauds, pedophiles, sex offenders, phonies, and cults in the martial arts industry, while promoting the martial artists who are making a positive impact. Check out his content on YouTube and Instagram! Heads up: We had some technical difficulties in part of this recording. , the audio was not perfect, but the content was so good I thought you would want to hear it anyway. YouTube:  @McDojoLife  See Rob spar with a challenger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co1egEslTUs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcdojolife/ Get more information about Fight Con October 3-4, 2025 in Salt Lake City: https://fightconexpo.com/ Browse SALT Electrolytes Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com⁠⁠ SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale ⁠

This week I interview a lifelong friend and successful entrepreneur, Matt Spears. Matt has built a profitable heating and air conditioning company and a serious real estate portfolio. Let's find out how! Browse SALT Electrolytes Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://saltelectrolytes.com ⁠⁠  SALT Electrolytes Wholesale Application: ⁠⁠ https://saltelectrolytes.com/pages/wholesale  ⁠⁠