RISING KINGS

This week's episode is a re-run of one of the most downloaded episodes from this year. When Ben sat down with long-time friend and RK brother Todd McCann to unpack what truly holds high-performing men back once they hit their 40s… and how to reignite the edge. When you've built a successful life. Business is solid. Family’s good. Fitness is decent. But something’s off. You’re not losing — you’re just not winning like you used to.This episode is a blueprint for men who feel like they’re operating at 60% and want to push beyond default mode — from success into significance. Todd shares his personal journey from logical skeptic to powerful leader, and what finally clicked when the “self-help” tools stopped working. They discuss the truth about awareness, staying consistent when motivation fades, and how to break out of the comfort loop that kills momentum. Whether you're feeling stuck, plateaued, or just hungry for more, this conversation will challenge you to look deeper and rise higher.FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT👉 https://www.risingkings.co/drift?podcast=PodcastTHE 9 WEEK RISING KINGS EXPERIENCE 👉 https://www.risingkings.co/rkx?podcast=Podcast

Most 7-figure business owners think their team is the problem.Slow. Reactive. Needing constant hand-holding.But here’s the truth: the issue isn’t your staff. It’s your capacity as a leader.In this episode, Ben Salkeld - founder of RISING KINGS - breaks down the silent trap that keeps high-performing business owners stuck at 40% of their true potential… and why fixing your capacity changes everything.You’ll discover:Why most men stay capped at 7-figures despite working 60+ hours a week.The hidden reason A-players won’t join (or stay) on your team.How expanding your capacity turns “average staff” into a $10M team.The 4 pillars of the Capacity C.O.D.E.™ that multiply leadership, business growth, and family connection.If you’re tired of blaming your staff, chasing strategies, or burning yourself out… this conversation will show you the shift the top 1% make that changes the game for business, marriage, and life.FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT👉 https://www.risingkings.co/drift?podcast=PodcastTHE 9 WEEK RISING KINGS EXPERIENCE 👉 https://www.risingkings.co/rkx?podcast=Podcast

Most 7-figure business owners believe it’s their team, systems, or strategy holding them back. The truth is sharper: those aren’t the real ceiling. It’s your capacity — and it’s bleeding into every decision you make.In this episode, Ben Salkeld reveals the Silent Trap keeping men over 40 stuck grinding 60+ hours a week while younger competitors surge ahead. You’ll learn the “capacity container” model, why sacrificing marriage and health actually kills business growth, and the 4 pillars the top 1% use to expand their capacity so business and life rise together.If you’ve plateaued at 7-figures, this will open your eyes.Full Episode Breakdown:Most business owners assume the answer to growth is a better team, stronger systems, or a new strategy. But after coaching over 1,400 seven-figure entrepreneurs, Ben discovered the real problem: they never upgraded their capacity.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why business growth stalls even when revenue looks solid on paper.The “capacity container” model that explains overwhelm, slow decisions, and burnout.The hidden cost of sacrificing hobbies, health, and marriage for business — and why it kills performance, not fuels it.How the top 1% expand capacity to scale faster, work fewer hours, and reclaim energy for what actually matters.The Capacity C.O.D.E.™ — a 4-pillar framework that multiplies your capacity and accelerates growth.FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT👉 https://www.risingkings.co/drift?podcast=PodcastTHE 9 WEEK RISING KINGS EXPERIENCE 👉 https://www.risingkings.co/rkx?podcast=Podcast

Most men hit their 40s with money in the bank, a business to run, and a family to provide for. But deep down? They’re exhausted. Drifting. Living at 60% of who they know they could be.That was me at 40.  On paper, I looked successful: business, family, money.Behind closed doors?  3am anxiety wake-ups. A marriage running on logistics. Kids getting my leftovers. I was chasing the next “fix” - masterminds, books, coaches - but nothing stuck.The truth?  Discipline was the missing piece.  Not the “try harder, grind more” kind of discipline.  But a system that realigns your identity so discipline stops being something you do… and becomes who you are.In this episode, I share The Bridge Method™ - the 3-step system that’s helped over 1,400 seven-figure business owners rebuild their edge, reclaim their family, and dominate life after 40.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why most men fail at discipline (and how to fix it)The 3 eliminations that instantly create clarity and momentumThe Identity C.O.D.E.™ that unlocks consistent energy and follow-throughThe daily disciplines that transform your business, body, and family in just 90 daysThis isn’t about hacks or willpower.It’s about becoming the disciplined man you promised yourself you’d be.FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT👉 https://www.risingkings.co/drift?podcast=PodcastTHE 9 WEEK RISING KINGS EXPERIENCE 👉 https://www.risingkings.co/rkx?podcast=Podcast

You’re in your 40s. The business is steady, the house looks good from the outside… but inside? Something’s missing.It’s not that you’re not successful -it’s that you’re still chasing the wrong goals.The same ones that drove you in your 20s and 30s are now keeping you stuck, drained, and disconnected.In this episode, I’ll show you the 7 life goals men over 40 must stop chasing - and what to focus on instead if you want energy, clarity, and real fulfillment in this next chapter of life.This isn’t another list of “success hacks.” It’s a straight breakdown of why high-performing men keep burning out, and the system I’ve used with over 1,400 business owners to break free from The Drift.What you’ll learn:Why most “success goals” stop working after 40The hidden cost of chasing validation, money, and statusWhat to replace those empty goals with to reignite your driveHow to align your business, body, and relationships with the man you promised yourself you’d beIf you’re tired of feeling like something’s off despite all you’ve built - this one’s for you.Press play now and discover what most men never figure out until it’s too late.FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT👉 https://www.risingkings.co/drift?podcast=PodcastTHE 9 WEEK RISING KINGS EXPERIENCE 👉 https://www.risingkings.co/rkx?podcast=Podcast

Most men over 40 are stuck chasing random habits - ice baths, 5am alarms, the latest “hack” from LinkedIn - only to burn out and quit by Friday.The truth? Habits don’t stick after 40. Discipline does.In this episode of the RISING KINGS Podcast, Ben Salkeld (Founder of RISING KINGS) reveals the Discipline Engine™ - a proven 3-step system that replaces motivation with structure so high-performing men can:Rebuild consistency in business, fitness, and familyBreak free from false starts and plateausFinally follow through without relying on hype or willpowerWith insights from over 1,400 men, you’ll see why habits fail - and how building discipline changes everything.👉 Listen now to discover how to install the Discipline Engine and unlock your next level after 40.FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT👉 https://www.risingkings.co/drift?podcast=PodcastTHE 9 WEEK RISING KINGS EXPERIENCE 👉 https://www.risingkings.co/rkx?podcast=Podcast

 You’ve ticked the boxes: career, family, success. But if you’re honest… you’re still asking: Is this it?You’re not broken. You’re not alone.You’re just playing a man’s game with a boy’s rulebook and no one ever gave you the real one.In this episode, Ben reveals the 5 laws that separate high-performing men who stay stuck… from those who rise into grounded, powerful leadership - in their business, marriage, fatherhood, and daily life.He shares why success often leaves men feeling more isolated than ever, and the critical shifts required to break free from approval addiction, comfort, and coasting.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why most men are still unconsciously waiting for permission (and how to reclaim your power fast)The hidden cost of comfort - and why it’s killing your fireHow approval-seeking is masking itself as ambition in your lifeThe #1 reason your circle might be holding you backThe moment everything shifts - when a man becomes a provider, not a takerIf you feel like you're drifting - even though life looks “good” - this episode will hit deep.FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT👉 https://www.risingkings.co/drift?podcast=PodcastTHE 9 WEEK RISING KINGS EXPERIENCE 👉 https://www.risingkings.co/rkx?podcast=Podcast

You’re smart. Driven. Respected. But still stuck at 70%.You’ve built a life most men envy — the business, the house, the family.So why do you feel like you’re still falling short?In this episode, RISING KINGS founder Ben reveals the 7 lies that high-performing men over 40 must unlearn in order to finally operate at their peak in business, fitness, marriage, and life.These are the lies that keep men silently drifting…They nearly cost Ben his marriage. And they’re likely costing you more than you realize.Inside this episode:The lie of “I’m doing it for my family” — and how it destroys presence and connectionWhy you feel guilty when success comes easy (and how hustle became your identity)The real reason you keep pushing the goalpost and never feel satisfiedWhy being “better than most” is the most dangerous trap for successful menHow to shift from lonely leadership to Brotherhood-driven growthWhy your old playbook is now your ceiling — and what to do instead“Your success isn’t the issue.  It’s the lies you’ve built that success on that are holding you back.”FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT👉 https://www.risingkings.co/drift?podcast=PodcastTHE 9 WEEK RISING KINGS EXPERIENCE 👉 https://www.risingkings.co/rkx?podcast=Podcast

You lead. You speak clearly. You provide. Yet no one truly listens anymore.Your team misses deadlines. Your kids test your boundaries. Your wife feels distant.It’s not a lack of authority, charisma, or clarity.It’s something far more dangerous: Ghost Standards - the invisible gap between the standards you preach and the ones you actually live.In this episode, Ben reveals: What Ghost Standards look like in real life  Why your wife, kids, and team see straight through you How to close the gap between what you say… and what you do The reason your leadership feels ignored and how to rebuild real respect How to lead without yelling, force, or fake “authority” hacks Why your current circle might be lowering your standards without you even knowing If you’ve ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not being heard or respected… this conversation will hit home. FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT👉 https://www.risingkings.co/drift?podcast=PodcastTHE 9 WEEK RISING KINGS EXPERIENCE 👉 https://www.risingkings.co/rkx?podcast=Podcast

Why do strong men struggle to lead at home, feel disconnected from their kids, and stay stuck in surface-level growth even when they’ve read all the books and done the work?In this episode Dino from the We Evolve Together podcast and Ben from RISING KINGS collaborate again, diving deep into the unseen reason men in their 40s lose respect, presence, and purpose.What they uncover isn’t another tactic—it’s a truth most men avoid:Growth isn’t found in the grind. It’s found in the space you create for yourself and for others that allows you to navigate the challenges. Inside, they explore:The real reason your wife and kids feel distant (even when you’re “showing up”)Why better questions unlock the clearest version of who you areHow to stop rushing to fix everything and lead through presence insteadThe close bond inside RISING KINGS that men outside rarely experienceHow to reclaim your fire, identity, and soul-driven clarity without sacrificing your edgeWhether you're a father, husband, or business owner feeling like something’s “off” beneath the surface, this episode will hit you in the gut in all the right ways.Connect with DinoInstagram: @weevolv3Podcast: We Evolve Together FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT👉 https://www.risingkings.co/drift?podcast=PodcastTHE 9 WEEK RISING KINGS EXPERIENCE 👉 https://www.risingkings.co/rkx?podcast=Podcast