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Transcript of Danny Zzzz on Escaping the Box of Comfort

Join our community of unreasonable leaders achieving undeniable success: https://www.findingpeak.comWatch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtubeWhat if the most terrifying moments of your life were the very things that unlocked your peak potential? For world-renowned hypnotist and escape artist Danny Zzzz, stepping into a box that's on fire, 180 feet in the air, is just another day at the office. Danny Zzzz website: https://dannyzzzz.comBut the real escape? It's not from the box—it's from the comfortable life you've settled for.In this episode of Finding Peak, Ryan Hanley sits down with Daniel Paulin (aka Danny Zzzz) for a raw conversation that started by chance at an airport bar. They unpack a life story that is anything but ordinary: from being homeless at 13 to building a business empire, surviving a near-fatal bout of insomnia that led him to hypnotherapy, and performing on 17 "Got Talent" stages worldwide.This isn't just a story about success. It's a masterclass in character development, the power of "acting as if," and cultivating a "raging ignorance to doubt." If you've ever felt stuck, complacent, or afraid to take the next step, this conversation will force you to re-evaluate the box you're living in.Listen now to learn why the most uncomfortable moments are your greatest opportunities for growth and why success is never about luck.---This show is sponsored by:Roam: The #1 Remote Office Software in the World: https://ro.am/ryan-hanley/OpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opusRiverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riversideWhisperFlow: Never waste time typing on your keyboard again: https://link.ryanhanley.com/whisperflowCaptionsApp: One app for all your social media video creation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/captionsappPerspective.co: The #1 funnel builder for lead generation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/perspective---This show is part of the Unplugged Studios Network — the infrastructure layer for serious creators.👉 Learn more at https://unpluggedstudios.fm.This show is part of the Unplugged Studios Network — the infrastructure layer for serious creators. 👉 Learn more at https://unpluggedstudios.fm.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Published 19 days ago

Transcript of The Immigrant's Playbook for Market Dominance | Joseph Shalaby

Spartan philosophy, built in the black-ops lab of business: https://www.findingpeak.comIn this episode, Ryan sits down with Joseph Shalaby, a man who embodies the immigrant's edge. They dissect the uncomfortable truth: the drive that gets you to the top is often extinguished by the comfort you create. This isn't about motivation; it's about the systems that build relentless operators.Most leaders believe success is about providing opportunity. They're wrong. It's about manufacturing hunger. Joseph reveals the playbook for instilling grit, mastering negotiation as a core life skill, and why your personal brand is your only defense against AI-driven extinction.Inside, you will learn:The Immigrant's Edge: Why scarcity is a more powerful teacher than any MBA.Engineering Hunger: Tactical advice for raising children who dominate, not coast.Negotiation is Everything: The framework for winning at the deal table and the dinner table.The End of the Wage Earner: Why a side hustle is no longer a choice, but a necessity for survival.Personal Brand or Extinction: The non-negotiable mandate for leaders in the age of AI.Connect with Joseph ShalabyWebsite: https://www.emortgagecapital.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephshalaby/Podcast: https://www.coffeezforclosers.com---This show is part of the Unplugged Studios Network — the infrastructure layer for serious creators.👉 Learn more at https://unpluggedstudios.fm.This show is part of the Unplugged Studios Network — the infrastructure layer for serious creators. 👉 Learn more at https://unpluggedstudios.fm.

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Published 23 days ago

Transcript of 40-Year-Old Men's Health is a Lie | Dr Tracy Gapin

Become the FEARLESS entrepreneur you dream about: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6HogwYeVQfo They’re lying to you. Your doctor, the health gurus, the whole system. They tell you feeling like crap is just “part of getting older.” That the brain fog, the belly fat, the rock-bottom energy, and the non-existent sex drive is just your “new normal” now that you’re 40. It’s a lie. And it’s a lie that’s not only killing your quality of life—it’s killing your business. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tracy Gapin, a former surgeon turned men’s health optimization expert who is pulling back the curtain on the catastrophic decline in men’s health. We expose the truth about why testosterone levels have plummeted 45% in the last 20 years, why your GP’s advice is dangerously outdated, and how you can stop the slow decay and reclaim the energy, focus, and drive you thought you’d lost forever. This isn’t about a few diet tips or another useless supplement. This is the blueprint to rebuilding yourself from the cellular level up. Stop accepting mediocrity. Your peak is still ahead of you. This is the way. Guest: Dr. Tracy Gapin Website: https://gapininstitute.com/ Free Resources (Book, Handbook, Peptide Guide): https://gapininstitute.com/launch - --Recommended Tools for GrowthOpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opusRiverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riversideWhisperFlow: Never waste time typing on your keyboard again: https://link.ryanhanley.com/whisperflowCaptionsApp: One app for all your social media video creation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/captionsappGoHighLevel: It's time to take your business workflow to the Next Level: https://link.ryanhanley.com/gohighlevelPerspective.co: The #1 funnel builder for lead generation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/perspective--Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Published 25 days ago

Transcript of How Honey, Hustle, and Hard Lessons Built a $10M Brand | Jack Espy

Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube When COVID shut the world down, Jack Espy lost his job, mixed a cocktail, and accidentally discovered the idea that would change his life. Connect with Jack Espy Spirited Hive: https://www.spiritedhive.com Strive Sode: https://strivesoda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_espy/?hl=en Fast-forward five years and he’s running Spirited Hive and Strive Soda — two honey-sweetened beverage brands rewriting the “better-for-you” playbook. In this unfiltered conversation, Jack and Ryan Hanley dig into: How to turn early failure into a profitable foundation Why naïveté can be a founder’s secret weapon The brutal truth about distribution, marketing, and shelf space Building slow, selling smart, and setting up for acquisition What “better-for-you” really means (and what it doesn’t) This one’s part business therapy, part entrepreneurial bloodsport.Grab a drink, settle in, and take notes. Because growth done right still takes sweat, humility, and a little honey. --Recommended Tools for GrowthOpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opusRiverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riversideWhisperFlow: Never waste time typing on your keyboard again: https://link.ryanhanley.com/whisperflowCaptionsApp: One app for all your social media video creation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/captionsappGoHighLevel: It's time to take your business workflow to the Next Level: https://link.ryanhanley.com/gohighlevelPerspective.co: The #1 funnel builder for lead generation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/perspective--Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Published about 2 months ago

Transcript of Raising Lions in a World That Breeds Lambs | Angus Reid

Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube We’re raising kids who can quote motivation but can’t handle failure. Former CFL champion Angus Reid joins Ryan Hanley to talk about courage, struggle, and what it really takes to raise strong kids in a soft world. They dig into: Why comfort is the silent killer of potential The difference between feeling good and being good How parents can let their kids fail without abandoning them The real value of struggle, structure, and courage Why “perfect technique beats talent” — in sports, business, and life If you’re a parent, coach, or leader who refuses to raise lambs, this one’s for you. Connect with Angus Reid Website: https://www.maximizeyourpotential.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angus_reid64/ [NEW BOOK] TEENAGER: A STORY ABOUT FINDING YOUR WAY: https://amzn.to/4qHpwum --Recommended Tools for GrowthOpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opusRiverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riversideWhisperFlow: Never waste time typing on your keyboard again: https://link.ryanhanley.com/whisperflowCaptionsApp: One app for all your social media video creation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/captionsappGoHighLevel: It's time to take your business workflow to the Next Level: https://link.ryanhanley.com/gohighlevelPerspective.co: The #1 funnel builder for lead generation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/perspective--Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Published 2 months ago

Transcript of How Shawn Nelson Built a $Billion Brand in 27 Years

Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube This isn't your typical "rise and grind" story. Shawn David Nelson, founder of Lovesac, didn't build a furniture empire overnight — he spent 27 years doing the hard, often ugly work while most entrepreneurs quit. Connect with Shawn Nelson: Website: https://www.lovesac.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnoflovesac/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawndnelson/ Let Me Save You 25 Years: Mistakes, Miracles, and Lessons from the Lovesac Story: https://amzn.to/3JKhmAO From sewing giant beanbags in college to surviving a $30 million tariff hit, Shawn's story is raw, relentless, and radically honest. In this episode, you'll discover: Why "just doing something" beats perfect planning every time How emotional intelligence separates the winners from the quitters The underrated power of mental toughness — cold plunges and dirt bikes included Why sustainability isn't a buzzword, but a business moat in a disposable world How tariffs forced a pivot that actually made the company stronger This is about presence — showing up fully even when it sucks. Energy — harnessing discomfort to grow. Awareness — mastering your emotions when everything's on the line. Kalibration — fine-tuning your business and mindset for the long haul. Want a shortcut to 25 years of business lessons? Shawn's book and podcast are your no-fluff mentors. Hit subscribe, turn on notifications, and let's get your hustle calibrated for real, lasting success. This is the way. --Recommended Tools for GrowthOpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opusRiverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riversideWhisperFlow: Never waste time typing on your keyboard again: https://link.ryanhanley.com/whisperflowCaptionsApp: One app for all your social media video creation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/captionsappGoHighLevel: It's time to take your business workflow to the Next Level: https://link.ryanhanley.com/gohighlevelPerspective.co: The #1 funnel builder for lead generation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/perspective--Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Published 2 months ago

Transcript of How Seven Weeks Coffee Turned Pro-Life Beliefs Into $1M Impact | Anton Krecic

Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube In this candid conversation, Ryan Hanley sits down with Anton Krecic, founder of Seven Weeks Coffee, to dissect the failures of politics and reveal why entrepreneurship offers the real battlefield for values-based change. Connect with Anton Krecic: Website: https://sevenweekscoffee.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sevenweekscoffee/ Anton shares his journey from political disillusionment in Washington DC to building a mission-driven coffee business that has donated over $1 million to pregnancy resource centers. This episode dives deep into the intersection of faith, business, and culture—exploring the pro-life stance, Christian courage in the marketplace, and how to fight evil with transparency and grit. If you believe in doing more than just talk—if you're ready to back your convictions with action—this episode is for you. --Recommended Tools for GrowthOpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opusRiverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riversideWhisperFlow: Never waste time typing on your keyboard again: https://link.ryanhanley.com/whisperflowCaptionsApp: One app for all your social media video creation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/captionsappGoHighLevel: It's time to take your business workflow to the Next Level: https://link.ryanhanley.com/gohighlevelPerspective.co: The #1 funnel builder for lead generation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/perspective--Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Published 2 months ago

Transcript of The $2.5M CEO Problem: Why Leaders Who Make Millions Create Employees Who Quit | Mita Mallick

Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube In this episode of Finding Peak, Ryan Hanley sits down with Mita Mallick, USA Today bestselling author of The Devil Emails at Midnight, to expose the leadership crisis driving the Great Resignation. The conversation cuts through the corporate BS to reveal why employees aren't just leaving for better pay—they're fleeing leaders who demand sacrifice while hoarding wealth and refusing to show basic human decency. Connect with Mita Millick The Devil Emails at Midnight: https://amzn.to/3Wjk2bw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/ Website: https://www.mitamallick.com/ Key Insights: The compensation hypocrisy is killing companies. CEOs making $50-70 million are laying off thousands of employees instead of taking reasonable pay cuts. Mallick and Hanley dissect how this wealth gap destroys trust and drives top talent out the door. When leaders won't sacrifice anything but expect employees to sacrifice everything, loyalty evaporates. Bad bosses are manufactured by broken systems. Mallick reveals the three moments that create toxic leaders: environmental stress (tariffs, economic uncertainty), leadership emulation (new managers copying bad behavior because it's all they know), and personal crises (grief, divorce, illness) that leaders try to compartmentalize but can't. The system creates these monsters, then acts surprised when employees quit. "Healthy vulnerability" vs. "toxic vulnerability" is the line between trust and manipulation. Leaders who admit they don't have all the answers build loyalty. Leaders who weaponize their personal problems to justify abusive behavior destroy teams. Mallick explains how to spot the difference and what to do when your boss crosses that line. Flexibility isn't charity—it's competitive advantage. Hanley shares how he built a powerhouse team by hiring talented mothers other companies threw away because they couldn't punch a time card from 8:30 to 4:30. These women outperformed everyone because they were given autonomy and trust. Meanwhile, rigid leaders are bleeding talent and wondering why. The Great Resignation is a leadership referendum. Employees aren't leaving jobs—they're leaving leaders who treat them like disposable resources while enriching themselves. The data is clear: people will tolerate a lot, but they won't tolerate hypocrisy and disrespect forever. --Recommended Tools for GrowthOpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opusRiverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riversideWhisperFlow: Never waste time typing on your keyboard again: https://link.ryanhanley.com/whisperflowCaptionsApp: One app for all your social media video creation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/captionsappGoHighLevel: It's time to take your business workflow to the Next Level: https://link.ryanhanley.com/gohighlevelPerspective.co: The #1 funnel builder for lead generation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/perspective--Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Published 3 months ago

Transcript of Launch 1 Product Every Week: The "Idea Machine" Method | Alex Mehr

Get the exact 5-step script that turned a broken sales process into an 80%+ conversion rate in under 90 days: https://game.findingpeak.com/masterclose/ How do you launch one product every week without burning out? In this episode, Alex Mehr walks through the Idea Machine practice (10 ideas/day → 70/week) and why shipping weekly creates the feedback loops that actually build winners. We also get tactical on using AI to go from idea → market‑ready first iteration (landing page, benefit stack, objections, CTA) in about a coffee break—so you can learn by doing. -> Get 10% Discount on Famous.ai: https://link.ryanhanley.com/famous Connect with Alex Mehr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmehr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctoralex/ You’ll learn The Idea Machine: build the habit (10 ideas/day) and ship one per week to “let the market teach you.” (around 39:20) Action → Information: Brian Armstrong’s maxim and how to design fast feedback loops (40:33–42:33). Market‑ready in ~12 minutes: use AI to draft landing pages, benefit stacks, objection handling, and mock data so ideas look/feel “real” before you code (47:08–50:57). Execution > opinion: how Alex filters noise, thinks from history/data, and avoids building for problems that don’t exist (00:00–02:31). Capture “divine” ideas: low‑friction tools & rituals so inspiration becomes tasks you actually ship (56:31–end). Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube --Recommended Tools for GrowthOpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opusRiverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riversideWhisperFlow: Never waste time typing on your keyboard again: https://link.ryanhanley.com/whisperflowCaptionsApp: One app for all your social media video creation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/captionsappGoHighLevel: It's time to take your business workflow to the Next Level: https://link.ryanhanley.com/gohighlevelPerspective.co: The #1 funnel builder for lead generation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/perspective--Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Published 3 months ago

Transcriptions of Finding Peak w/ Ryan Hanley podcast