Coming to you for the first of a three part session that we recorded out in Nashville last week, we just want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for helping us reach our 200th episode! We started this project in late 2023 just wanting to change up the way we do social media content and the laughs, education, and relationships we've been able to build ever since have made this so much more than we ever expected! Tap in as we reminisce on our favorite episodes in the last year, talk about what we've learned and how we grew, and finally wrap up with a good ole fashioned Q&A from you, our beloved audience!

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0:00 intro

9:30 reminiscing on episodes this year

27:40 Q/A 1

31:50 Q/A 2

38:45 Q/A 3

39:40 Q/A 4

41:10 Q/A 5

44:20 Q/A 6

49:15 Q/A 7

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In today's episode we bring you one of the most inspiring stories to ever grace our podcast, the great and powerful Jeremy Johnson! Jeremy's upbringing in small town Illinois in a trailer park fueled his fire to escape his surroundings and make something of himself. Through martial arts, he learned discipline and persistence and was able to parlay these qualities into becoming a decorated fight commentator, cut man, father, husband, and entrepreneur with multiple products and services under his belt. Join us as we sip his FANTASTIC Uppercut Whiskey and talk about why where you being does not define you. It's what you do with your life that matters.

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0:00 introducing Jeremy

3:25 martial arts

20:30 ego and humility

35:55 businesses

46:50 losing everything in 2008

55:55 fatherhood

1:25:50 TSG

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Once again we have our good friend Matt Dickens joining us on the show today! Matt was one of our first guests back when our show was still in single digits and being filmed in Zach's spare bedroom. Since then, Matt has had his daughter and began rediscovering his faith in a higher power, realizing that life without purpose is aimless and without that structure - we tend to fall to a lower frequency. Join us as we gab about mortgages, his vlogging series, balancing life and business and of course, lots of dad jokes!

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0:00 reintroducing Matt

7:15 changes from parenthood

12:55 vlogging (DITL)

38:20 work stories

52:30 home owners v investors

56:00 housing market predictions

1:09:05 stepping away from social

1:13:15 faith

1:29:50 Matt’s message to his kids

1:30:55 TSG

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In today's episode we have another Adventure Unknown contemporary - Nick Metz! Nick's mission in life is simple: be a good dude. Originally wanting to be a history teacher, Nick's life changed when he made his first real estate transaction in college. From there, he created his own team and eventually would pivot into what is now his main business: payment processing where Nick focuses on finding businesses and helping them accept credit card payments at low cost to the business. A funny guy with a great load of experience in business and family matters, Nick is someone we'd love to have on again and again!

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0:00 introducing Nick

4:45 real estate agency in college

12:35 payment processing

15:15 good dude

27:25 simplicity

44:20 crazy work stories

1:04:00 Josh Wiesler coaching

1:09:10 fatherhood

1:14:40 life long love

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In today's episode we are excited to bring you our friend Adam Crutchfield! Adam is a loan officer with Veterans United as well as a purple belt in bjj through TAC Team's own Revive! Having moved from Columbia, MO to STL right around the time of COVID, Adam had a hard time finding a community until he eventually stepped into the doors of Revive BJJ. With the help of folks like Junior, Connor Silverstein, and Nick Sanders - he began a journey that had him investing in the sport that brings so many together as well as putting down alcohol in the process! This has led to more clarity, a better relationship with his kids, and moving closer to God during his last few years here! A good guy with some great insights, we know there's something here for every man looking to improve himself!

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0:00 introducing Adam

5:10 starting bjj

24:40 faith

37:25 redefining masculinity

54:40 mortgage loan officer

1:13:30 message for kids

1:15:20 TSG

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Today we have a local St. Louis legend joining the show today! Give it up for the one and only Steve Ewing! Steve has been a pillar of St. Louis for decades with not only his contributions to music being the front man of both The Urge as well as the Steve Ewing Band but also has built quite the reputation for himself slinging dogs with Steve's Hot Dogs for almost just as long! A great dude who serves as an example of never quitting on your goals, Steve's endeavors have also led him to doing competitive body building while balancing his love of music and business here in the Lou! If you need to see winning to believe it, look right at this man because no matter how much he invests into himself and his operations, he still makes time for family and we couldn't be happier to share his story with you!

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0:00 introducing Steve, formation of The Urge

7:25 Steve Ewing Band

17:30 expanding Steve Hot Dog Stand

24:00 balancing business and creativity

26:00 voice maintenance

30:00 making it in music

38:00 wild tour stories

45:30 defining manhood

48:00 TSG

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In today's episode we are joined by Brennan McCloud, owner of Launch It IT Services! Brennan comes from a background where he initially specialized in finance and worked for Merrill Lynch before making a full time shift to information technology and running his own business along side his wife. A high level operator who wants to raise his family as strongly as he runs his business, Brennan's episode reminds us that you don't have to be what society wants you to be. And the decision to move your own direction with intent is an amazing example to raise kids around.

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0:00 introducing Brennan

8:00 going from solar to IT

45:15 work life balance working with wife

59:35 unlocking potential

1:10:35 parenting while young

1:15:20 message for kids

1:18:25 TSG

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In today's episode we are pleased to bring on Alex Vaughn! Alex is a worksite benefits specialist for Globe Life Liberty, a wrestling coach for Fox High School, as well as an Adventure Unknown member. Alex's story is all about knowing who you are and where you come from and commemoration of these values, as he has done countless times with permanence across his body as he is one of the most tattooed individuals we've ever had featured on the show. About to tie the knot himself, we dive deep into how imperative it is to spend your time wisely, to make time for yourself so you can fully invest into the people around you that matter most - friends, family, and the clients he makes sure are prepared in case the worst is to happen.

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0:00 introducing

11:00 wrestling coaching

25:35 marriage and commitment

39:15 manhood

49:30 insurance business

1:05:25 tattoos

1:14:10 free time

1:24:35 TSG

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