With Guests Episodes

023: “What does it take to build a profitable business?” ft. Amanda Bedell
July 16, 2025

023: “What does it take to build a profitable business?” ft. Amanda B…

In this episode, Erik sits down with Amanda Bedell, a no-BS profit strategist with a story that flips the script on what most entrepreneurs think running a “successful” business looks like. Amanda unpacks the painful lessons ...

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020: “Can You Build a Culture Around Systems?” ft. Justin Coats
July 9, 2025

020: “Can You Build a Culture Around Systems?” ft. Justin Coats

Erik sits down with AI implementer, systems thinker, and neesh.ai founder Justin Coats for a future-forward conversation that spans war zones to workflow. From wrenching helicopters in the Marines to designing AI frameworks f...

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017: “Is There a Difference Between Success and Satisfaction?” ft. Brendan Burns
July 2, 2025

017: “Is There a Difference Between Success and Satisfaction?” ft. Br…

🎙️ Episode Snapshot Erik welcomes coach, podcaster, and hedge fund founder Brendan Burns —his former coach and the catalyst behind the creation of Language of Leadership . This isn’t just a reunion; it’s a deep dive into Bren...

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014: “What Does It Take to Realign Your Life and Business?” ft. Kyle Nelson & Eli Libby
June 25, 2025

014: “What Does It Take to Realign Your Life and Business?” ft. Kyle …

🎙️ Episode Snapshot Erik sits down with long-time friends and co-founders Kyle Nelson and Eli Libby , the creators of ResetOS , a clarity operating system designed to help high performers realign their internal compass before...

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011: “Can You Scale a Business Without Diluting Your Magic?” ft. Alex Kudelka
June 18, 2025

011: “Can You Scale a Business Without Diluting Your Magic?” ft. Alex…

🎙️ Episode Snapshot Erik sits down with startup builder and Outdo Growth founder Alex Kudelka for a deeply honest and tactical conversation on what it really takes to build early-stage ventures. From co-founder dynamics to hi...

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008: “What’s the Secret to Sales That Don’t Suck?” ft. Alex Boyd
June 9, 2025

008: “What’s the Secret to Sales That Don’t Suck?” ft. Alex Boyd

🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this layered and laugh-filled conversation, Erik sits down with multi-time founder and investor Alex Boyd to talk about the collision of AI, leadership, and personal transformation. What begins as a con...

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005: "What If You’re One Swing Away from Breakthrough?” ft. Brian Lofrumento
June 9, 2025

005: "What If You’re One Swing Away from Breakthrough?” ft. Brian Lof…

In this energizing and deeply reflective conversation, Erik sits down with serial entrepreneur, podcaster, and speaker Brian Lofrumento , whose 17-year journey has taken him from a soccer blog started in college to over 1100 ...

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002: “Can a Free Workout Teach You How to Be a Better Man?” ft. Tim Whitmire
June 9, 2025

002: “Can a Free Workout Teach You How to Be a Better Man?” ft. Tim W…

In this powerful conversation, Erik sits down with Tim Whitmire, co-founder of F3 Nation and a seasoned leader across journalism, finance, consulting, and operations, to unpack what it takes to build decentralized leadership,...

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