Fit Rich Life

Justin David Carl
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Dec 27, 2022 • 1h 26min

Scott Trench: Avoiding the Middle Class Trap & Proactively Building Financial Freedom | Episode 31

Scott Trench, CEO of BiggerPockets, shares his story on how he achieved Financial Independence by age 27 & then how he went on to become the CEO of a company that he is incredibly passionate about. Scott dives deep into multiple strategies for achieving Financial Freedom in addition to sharing how one can avoid the “Middle Class Trap” that could potentially forever rob you from ever becoming financially free. We also cover several other wealth building strategies in the episode.   Scott is an expert in Real Estate Investing, Wealth Accumulation & Business Building. He’s also got some great Dad Jokes.   Tune into this episode for a fun & inspiring interview that packs a massive amount of actionable-insight to power your Entrepreneurial & Financial Freedom Journey.   What you will learn in this episode: Financial Freedom tools like House Hacking & Real Estate Investing  How to avoid the Middle Class Trap How to get on the same page with Money and your Spouse/Partner How to pursue Financial Independence w/ speed & efficiency  An evolving definition of Financial Independence  How to be an Entrepreneur & maintain an Entrepreneurial Mindset Utilizing Networking to proactively grow your career The power of a Sales Career for reaching FI very fast Whether or not you should get into Real Estate investing  Asset classes that are ripe for the picking   Connect with Scott on Instagram.   Website: www.BiggerPockets.com      Key Quotes:   “If you wanna become financially free, you gotta sell the house.” - Scott Trench   “My goal was to become financially free.” - Scott Trench   “The four levers (of Financial Independence) are to spend less, earn more, invest, or create.” - Scott Trench   Resources Mentioned: Set For Life by Scott Trench Mr. Money Mustache   WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, increase your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!
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Dec 20, 2022 • 2h 23min

Justin Lovato: Transcending the Human Experience w/ Breathwork | Episode 30

For many, the Human Experience is largely experienced from a place of Lack, Fear & Disconnection. But what if there was a natural way to shift into greater Connection, Consciousness & Love? Turns out there is a natural way to do this through Breathwork. And you don’t even need Psychedelics.   In this episode, I share the mic with Justin Lovato, a Behavioral Coach, Breathwork Facilitator, & Plant Ceremony Guide, to discuss his Spiritual Entrepreneurial Journey & some of the powerful tools that we all have access to that can empower us to step into greater alignment with our Highest Self Expression.   We also dive into Conscious Consumerism, Fitness Training, & more! Definitely tune in if you’re ready to Elevate your Human Experience.   Connect with Justin Lovato on Instagram.   Access Justin’s Breathwork Programs here.     Key Highlights:   [00:01 - 16:27] Opening Segment • Justin shares his approach on working out • Why most people operate from fear and lack when working out • Why we should operate with Love & Connection with Self/SELF • Justin also shares how he competed in bodybuilding & how he became a personal trainer • How he is self taught in breath work    [16:28 - 41:19] How Mindfulness & Psychedelics Led to a More Aligned Life • How he became more mindful and aligned with divinity through psychedelics & meditation. This led to changes in behaviors and consciousness • How DMT led to a big shift in his awareness • A spiritual experience with another entity   [41:20 - 1:20:20] Cosmic Breathwork  • How this type of breath work can be as powerful as a DMT experience • There are seven rounds in the 60 minute program, each round lasting two minutes with lengthening breath-holds • The program is designed to create a different experience every time it is done   [1:20:21 - 1:41:30] Conscious Consumerism • Conscious consumerism is important, and you can improve your energy exchange by being mindful of the products you buy and the music & media you consume • How to raise your vibration and enjoy higher quality conscious consumerism • It is important to have grace when making the transition to more conscious consumption   [1:41:31 - 2:00:52] How to Have Fun & Discipline Yourself  • Breathwork is a different type of meditation that can be fun • Yoga, Cooking & making Music are other mindful ways to spend time in the evenings • Shows like Afterschool and Gaia TV are a great way to elevate your media consumption   [2:00:52 - 2:17:40] Fitness Training • Daily movement • Combining Kettlebells, Maces & Batons with traditional Bodybuilding & Strength Training • Earthing, Barefoot Running & Mobility   [2:17:41 - 2:28:31] Closing Segment • Program Recommendations:  60-minute Cosmic Breathwork 30-Minute Grounding Breathwork 15-Minute Heart Opening Breathwork • Learning to create space from one’s thoughts   Connect with Justin on Instagram.   Website: iamnirvana.org     Key Quotes:   “Learning how to create space from one's thoughts is a very powerful tool. ” - Justin Lovato   “You can revamp your entire paradigm or reality just through getting still.” - Justin Lovato     Resources:   Gaia TV   WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagramwith the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!  
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Dec 13, 2022 • 1h 57min

Jeremy Schneider: Entrepreneurship, Instagram Growth Tactics, Money & Investing | Episode 29

An “overnight success” is almost always years in the making. Whether it’s building & selling a company or becoming a successful & wealthy investor. The throughline of success in entrepreneurship, investing, fitness or even building a wildly successful Instagram is consistency, effort & time. To illustrate how this works in real life I sat down with Jeremy Schneider, the founder of Personal Finance Club, to cover his entrepreneurial & financial independence journey from starting a technology company in college, building it up through a lot of persistent trial & error, cashing out the company for a lot of money, retiring to play beach volleyball in Italy, then returning to work as a positively impactful member of society by building up one of the largest & most influential financial literacy Instagram accounts. Jeremy Retired at 36, then later started Personal Finance Club to empower others on their Money Journey. He currently has a Net Worth of over $4 Million & produces a ton of great content on Money & Investing every week. Connect with Jeremy on Instagram.   Key Highlights:   [00:01 - 16:27] Opening Segment • Jeremy share how he went viral online for the first time • Why Jeremy turned down a job offer from a well-known tech company to pursue his own entrepreneurial journey • Why he didn’t give up on entrepreneurship   [16:28 - 37:54] His Process of Pivoting • Why we shouldn’t listen to what the customer say, but instead understand what the customer wants or needs • What really matters in entrepreneurship: persistence & hard work • Having his Mom join his company   [37:55 - 53:38] How He Got the Offer • How Jeremy positioned his company for a profitable acquisition • Jeremy shares why he always wanted to be acquired • He shares about his company working hours and why he decided to leave   [53:39 - 1:00:42] The Investing Journey • He shares about his investment journey • How he got serious and bought a book called Beginner’s Guide to Investing and many others • He shares how he went from being retired to starting his current endeavor: Personal Finance Club   [1:00:43 - 1:13:38] Instagram Growth • Setting a goal to reach 50K followers in one year • How much time it really takes to post good content on Instagram • What it really takes to successfully grow on Instagram   [1:13:39 - 1:29:14] Diving Deeper into Investing • $250 invested per month for 40 years turns into $1 Million or more • Why as a society we should glorify the process over the end results • Why the power of habit is strong   [1:29:15 - 1:51:57] How To Invest & What to Avoid • Do Billionaires have better investment opportunities • The process of investing: Opening a brokerage account  Why you should buy an index fund Holding on it forever • Avoiding predatory salespeople & investment scams (like Life Insurance)   [1:51:58 - 1:28:31] Closing Segment • Book Recommendation:  The Millionaire Next Door The Simple Path to Wealth • Two rules to follow to build wealth: Live below your means Invest early and often   Connect with Jeremy on Instagram.   Website: personalfinanceclub.com     Key Quotes:   “Overnight success takes a decade.” - Jeremy Schneider   “The power of habit is so strong.” - Jeremy Schneider     Resources Mentioned: The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley & William Danko The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins   WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!
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Dec 6, 2022 • 1h 39min

Matthew Liu: Happily Achieving, Losing $7.7M, Crypto, NFTs, DeFi & Entrepreneurship | Episode 28

Could you turn a $7.7M loss into a massive win? Matthew Liu, the co-founder of Origin Protocol, did exactly that, believe it or not. Does that mean it was easy? Definitely not. But creative entrepreneurial grit & hardcore persistence pays off, especially when shit hits the fan. Tune into this deeply insightful episode to level up your mindset, crypto/blockchain/NFT knowledge as well as learn a ton of actionable-insight that can be utilized by anyone looking to embark upon their own entrepreneurial journey. Matthew Liu is the co-founder of Origin Protocol, which is a blockchain technology company that's on a mission to bring NFTs and DeFi to the masses. He's also a serial entrepreneur, angel investor & has really been around the block when it comes to all things technology, entrepreneurship, crypto, & Silicon Valley   DISCLAIMER: All information contained within this episode is for entertainment purposes. This episode does not contain investment advice. Please consult a professional before making any investment.   Key Highlights:   [00:01 - 10:55] Opening Segment • How Matthew lost the company’s user funds and how his product got hacked • How his cryptocurrency token had rocketed after people claimed their compensations • How Origin Protocol is a blockchain technology company that is on a mission to bring NFTs and Defi to the masses   [10:56 - 29:13] How to be Happy and Attract Successful People • Why Matthew practices gratitude by counting the things that are going right in life, in order to balance out the things that are going wrong • Why people should start by being grateful for the smallest things in their life and work their way up to more complex and meta items • Mental state is key to success, and can be improved through practices like breath work, body movement, visualization, and gratitude   [29:14 - 38:10] Life After Graduation • How Matthew ended up staying at Stanford to get a masters degree • He identified two startups he wanted to work for and went all in to get a job at a startup   [38:11 - 58:48] How to be an Entrepreneur • Successful entrepreneurs are often determined and gritty, and are willing to go through pain to achieve their goals • Top 3 Tips: Surrounding yourself with the people that you admire and respect Having a curiosity to try things out Be able to suspend disbelief for a reason   [58:49 - 1:25:31] Main Products of Origin Protocol • Origin Dollar: A Crypto Stable Coin The platform uses smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain to automate various banking        operations • Origin Story:   A new NFT platform that allows for digital ownership and proof of digital scarcity Digital assets in the world of gaming are already valued, and NFTs can be used to represent physical goods as well NFTs can be bought, sold, and traded on marketplaces, opening up new opportunities for luxury goods, real estate, art & more      2. A new NFT platform that allows for digital ownership and proof of digital scarcity   [1:25:32 - 1:34:56] How to Get Started in Crypto  • Crypto is volatile and can go up and down a lot, but over time it tends to go up • It's hard to time the market, so it's important to have a long term perspective and dollar cost average into coins • Cryptocurrencies are a high-risk investment (invest at your own risk).   [1:16:12 -1:28:31] Closing Segment • It is a good idea to start investing in stable coins to protect your purchasing power • Holding staple points is actually not riskier than keeping your money in a bank account if you're using the right projects   If you want to connect with Matthew, follow him on Twitter: @matthewliu   Email: matt@originprotocol.com   Key Quotes:   “I think you find what you are looking for.” - Matthew Liu   “Don’t be a solo founder.” - Matthew Liu   “The types of people that you hire are also gonna be determined by what your values are and what you care about.” - Matthew Liu   Resources: Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within CoinMarketCap CoinGecko Dune Analytics   WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!
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Nov 29, 2022 • 1h 39min

Robbie Lockie: Courage, Compassion & Wisdom to Live a Better Life | Episode 27

When one utilizes courage to explore a new way of life for one’s health, work & impact in the world a lot can change for the better. Compassion & Wisdom must also be nurtured to come fully into alignment with one’s true path that ultimately can help the world become a better place. In this episode, I share the mic with Robbie Lockie as we explore his entrepreneurial life journey towards greater alignment, advocacy & positive impact. Robbie Lockie is the Co-founder & Co-Director of Plant Based News, the biggest Vegan news & media platform in the world. He is also the Founder of World Plant Milk Day. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 15:11] Opening Segment Robbie’s experience growing up in Zimbabwe How Robbie ended up being the co-founder of Plant-Based News His desire to work in digital media Take the leap of faith and go for your dreams [15:12 - 32:41] The Effect that Food Has on the Body Why Robbie decided to go plant-based vegan Realizing how much what you eat affects your bodies The reality of the industrialized food system Why do we treat animals the way we do? [32:42 - 48:41] Plant-Based News Goes Viral Justin’s journey to the vegan lifestyle How addictive cheese is The different types of vegan cheeses The evolution of Plant Based News [48:42 - 1:03:17] The Beauty of Individual Animals The challenging aspect of veganism Make people feel more welcome and safe The relationship between people and animals How amazing, rich & diverse plant-based can be [1:03:18- 1:22:14] Awareness is Critical Why Robbie created World Plant Milk Day The power of social media, advertising & conversation Making the vegan lifestyle fun, approachable and exciting The idea behind positive news  [1:22:15- 1:39:12] Closing Segment Robbie shares his spiritual journey Robbie’s last words of wisdom Want to connect with Robbie? Follow him on Instagram. If you’re interested in learning more about the Plant-Based Lifestyle, head to Plant Based News! Resources Mentioned: The 7-Day Dairy-Free Challenge Sam Bentley  Positive News Key Quotes: “Go your own way, make your own path. Don't just accept what's given to you.” - Robbie Lockie “For me, veganism is a moral baseline, it's a life philosophy, it's a protected belief.” - Robbie Lockie “If we change our food system, we will change everything.” - Robbie Lockie “Our thoughts lead to our words, our words lead to our actions, and our actions lead to the changes that we need.” - Robbie Lockie WANT TO LEARN MORE? Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/ Sponsors: Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you! For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order! If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off! I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders. Thanks for tuning in!   If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!
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Nov 22, 2022 • 2h 2min

Emily & James Lowery: Rethink The Rat Race w/ Real Estate | Episode 26

What if you could achieve Financial Independence in only 3-years of focused & dedicated work? Would you give it a shot? Well, that’s exactly what Emily & James Lowery did by utilizing the power of Real Estate. In this episode, we cover all the things they did to achieve Financial Freedom in such a short period of time in addition to how their life has evolved over the last couple of years since reaching FI. We also share details on the tax advantages of Real Estate, their new Airbnb Online Course, and their Fitness, in addition to the Mindset & Resources necessary to jump into the world of Real Estate Investing. James & Emily run the website/blog RethinkTheRatRace in addition to being Real Estate Investors & Digital Course Creators. Check out their newly released Remote Airbnb Management Course.  Key Highlights: [00:01 - 15:05] Opening Segment How Emily & James define financial independence How they became financially independent Emily & James’s background with money Discovering Mr. Money Mustache [15:06 - 30:11] Starting to Live By Example How Emily got into the FI movement Having accountability and seeing other people’s progress How Emily & James aligned themselves to achieve their goals Deciding to do real estate [30:12 - 46:06] Don’t Have All Your Eggs in One Basket What cash flow FI is  Real estate vs the stock market The tax benefits of real estate The difference between short, medium, and long-term rentals [46:07 - 1:05:52] How to Master Money Become the niche and go-to person in a particular area The different dynamic pricing tools you can use Emily & James’s course to develop an Airbnb business  How to get more into real estate [1:05:53- 1:21:00] Approaching Real Estate Investing  How much cash flow rentals bring in a year How much time you would spend per property Emily & James’s experience with their first property  [1:21:01- 1:42:13] Frugal Couple Hits Financial Independence The mindset you should have to get into real estate investing Why frugality is a powerful tool The reason why James stopped tracking their net worth [1:42:14 - 2:01:50] Closing Segment What Emily & James are doing for fitness What Emily & James’s fit rich life is Want to connect with Emily & James? Follow them on Instagram. If you're interested in the Airbnb Remote Management Course, head to Rethink the Rat Race! Resources Mentioned: The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement by Mr. Money Mustache Real Estate Investing, Money & Life (Coach Chad Carson Blog) Retire Early With Real Estate The House Hacking Strategy by Craig Curelop Money Honey by Rachel Richards  Theragun Pro Handheld Massage Gun Key Quotes: “Become the niche and the go-to person in your area.” - James Lowery “I know plenty of people that take the resources, and then turn that into an entire job of its own, and they just consume but  never take action.” - James Lowery “Anybody can invest in real estate. Mistakes will happen, but you just learn from them and move on .” - Emily Lowery “You have to be able to delineate what you want for your personal life, and what you want for your business life.” - James Lowery   WANT TO LEARN MORE? Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/ Sponsors: Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you! For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order! If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off! I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders. Thanks for tuning in!   If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!
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Nov 15, 2022 • 1h 21min

Eric Brent: Using Entrepreneurship to Make a Positive Impact | Episode 25

Curious about using Entrepreneurship to make a real positive impact in the world? In this episode, I sit down with Eric Brent, the Founder & CEO of HappyCow which is the largest online Vegan Community & Food Map. We discuss his journey of growing the company out of both a need & an act of service. In addition, we cover his personal vegan journey, work/life balance, work from home, spirituality & much more. Tune in to get inspired to have a more positive impact on the world! Key Highlights: [00:01 - 15:05] Opening Segment How Happy Cow has been a tool of support for the vegan lifestyle Why Eric decided to create HappyCow Eric shares how he went vegan Questioning where the food was from [15:05 - 30:38] Bringing the Vegan Lifestyle to Every City Eric’s experience traveling around the world Starting to build the Happy Cow website/ app Building a great community on IG Why it was hard for Eric to monetize the app [30:39 - 44:50] Living in the Moment What happened with HappyCow when COVID hit The main features of HappyCow Eric shares his experience working from home Why it can be difficult to have some boundaries [44:51 - 1:04:00] Live Your Life & Be In It  Eric’s spiritual path You are not who you think you are How Eric incorporates spirituality into his daily life How to balance work and life [1:04:01- 1:20:31] Closing Segment Erics shares his health & fitness journey What Eric is most excited about If you want to connect with Eric, follow him on Instagram! Key Quotes: “My life's been really dedicated to living in the moment, not carrying baggage with me wherever I go.” - Eric Brent “Everything is impermanent and it will change.” - Eric Brent “Everything is just in this moment, you can't live in the future.” - Eric Brent WANT TO LEARN MORE? Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/ Sponsors: Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you! For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order! If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off! I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders. Thanks for tuning in!   If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!
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Nov 8, 2022 • 1h 29min

Anthony DiClementi: Biohacking, Health Freedom, Expansion of Life & Community Sufficiency | Episode 24

What biohacking tips are you incorporating into your life to train your body & mind to produce more energy & perform better? In this episode, Anthony DiClementi shares what led him to learn more about biohacking, and how he ended up creating Biohacking Secrets. He delves into health freedom, expansion of life & community sufficiency, and what you should do to optimize your brain & mental strength. Anthony explains why he believes that current social and economic systems are anti-life and encourages you to simplify your lives and connect deeply with nature to increase your energy and vitality. Let’s tap into your own intuition and bring awareness to what you’re experiencing throughout the day! Anthony DiClementi is the founder of Biohacking Secrets & Host of the Biohacking Secrets Podcast. He coaches Olympic Gold Medalists & Top Professionals, he's shared the stage with Tony Robbins, has created a course with Andrew Huberman, & much more. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 15:52] Opening Segment The world of biohacking How Anthony became the founder of Biohacking Secrets His experience meeting & partnering with Russell Brunson Your most precious commodity is your time [15:53 - 28:00] Taking Your Health & Biohacking Business Online How to help people upgrade their energy and focus The foundational components of health that impact all of us When the Biohacking Secrets podcast was launched How Anthony’s coaching program works [28:01 - 43:47] Health Freedom How Anthony defines biohacking Identifying what may be interfering with your optimal performance Biohacking things in terms of fat loss & muscle building How to make sure your body doesn’t think you’re starving [43:48 - 1:00:56] Look at Things from Different Perspectives What people can do to improve their sleep The changes in our electrical environment How to optimize your brain & mental strength  The importance of carving out time for idea generation [1:00:57- 1:16:11] Don’t Deplete Your Lifeforce Anthony dives deep into: Health Freedom Expansion of life Community sufficiency How are we managing our creative force? [1:16:12 -1:28:31] Closing Segment You must take action, big or small, or nothing’s going to happen How society will get back to a more natural way of living If you want to connect with Anthony, visit Biohacker Coaching to unlock unstoppable energy!  Key Quotes: “A lot of what we do is really just helping people unlock their full potential, and realize what are the bottlenecks in their energy production, physical health & hormonal health that we can tighten up and just make the whole process easier and more efficient for them so that everything is working the way that it's supposed to.” - Anthony DiClementi “Make sure you are using technology rather than allowing technology to use you.” - Anthony DiClementi “If we're just building our day based on what other people tell us we should be doing, we sort of are becoming a little robotic, and cut off from our divine spark where a lot of incredible things can come through.” - Anthony DiClementi “I truly believe that freedom in body, mind, and spirit is more positive when you uplift emotions, feelings, and experiences.” -  Anthony DiClementi Resources Mentioned: The Biohacker's Guide to Upgraded Energy and Focus The Big Short How to (Really) Make $1,000,000 Selling E-Books – Real-World Case Studies The Truth About Six Pack Abs - Mike Geary The Invisible Rainbow - Arthur Firstenberg  EMF*D - Dr. Joseph Mercola WANT TO LEARN MORE? Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/ Sponsors: Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you! For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order! If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off! I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders. Thanks for tuning in!   If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!
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Nov 1, 2022 • 1h 58min

Brad Barrett: Financial Independence, Talent-Stacking & Increasing Luck Surface Area | Episode 23

What happens if you learn to happily live off half your household income? One potential outcome is that you’re able to “retire” from a boring soul-sucking corporate job as an accountant & spend a heck of a lot more time raising your children, chasing entrepreneurial dreams & truly enjoying your life. In this episode, we cover Brad Barrett’s entrepreneurial journey to Financial Independence in addition to covering a whole host of other life-empowering topics like developing a “talent-stack,” creating a bigger luck surface area, books that will change your life for the better, going from Frugality to Abundance, exercise, fitness & much more! Brad Barrett is the co-founder & Host of ChooseFI Podcast & founder of Travel Miles 101. He is a recovering CPA & achieved Financial Independence at the age of 35. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 15:36] Opening Segment Give people the motivation to take action & make their lives better How ChooseFI played a huge role in Justin’s FI journey How Brad defines financial independence The FI equation [15:37 - 34:29] Financial Independence: A Simple Equation Brad’s journey to financial independence Why it’s important to increase your luck surface area Look at the problems from a different angle How Brad ended up quitting his corporate job [34:30 - 47:58] The Talent Stack Justin’s experience creating a fitness & money coaching program Not everything has to go perfectly all the time What game are you playing?  Are you optimizing for the life you want to live? [47:59 - 1:02:45] The Path to Success How Brad started saving a good portion of his pay The financial independence community You need to be running towards something Don’t deprive yourself [1:02:46- 1:17:03] Creating an Abundant Life How to spend more money to make your life even richer What changed how Brad thought about money Rethink the years and how you spend your money [1:17:04 -1:34:19] How to Spend Money on Being Healthy What Brad’s Fit Rich Life looks like Being aware and always questioning things Be open-minded and figure things out The correlation between fitness and money [1:34:20 -1:51:19] The Power of Thinking Differently How lifestyle becomes an identity What really works for you may not work for someone else The importance of tracking  [1:51:20 -1:57:38] Closing Segment Life is about taking action If you want to connect with Brad, subscribe to the FI Weekly Newsletter! Key Quotes: “Financial Independence is about living an intentional life.” - Brad Barrett “The world runs on stories, and people connect through those stories. People aren't looking for experts. they're looking for connections.” - Brad Barrett “When you see yourself in someone else's story, and you see them succeeding, it emboldens you to take action.” - Brad Barrett Resources Mentioned: The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement How to Go from Middle-Class to Kickass | Mr. Money Mustache How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams The Tail-End by Tim Urban Peter Attia The Drive Podcast Pso-Rite Zone 2 Training Episode on Rich Roll Podcast Die With Zero by Bill Perkins Breath - James Nestor The 4-hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss The 4-hour Body by Tim Ferris Richer Wiser Happier by William Green The Psychology of Money - Morgan Housel Atomic Habits by James Clear Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky The One Thing by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan Essentialism by Greg McKeown Influence by Robert Cialdini Complaint Free World by Will Bowen WANT TO LEARN MORE? Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/ Sponsors: Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you! For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order! If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off! I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders. Thanks for tuning in!   If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!
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Oct 25, 2022 • 1h 35min

John "Badass Vegan" Lewis | Fueling Your Body, Fasting, Food Inequality & Creating Positive Change | Episode 22

Are you willing to work on yourself, become the best version of yourself & impact the world positively? In this episode, John "Badass Vegan" Lewis guides people on how to shift their mindset and enjoy the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. He inspires others to think differently about their food choices and live their best life. John points out that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the vegan lifestyle, and people should find what works best for them. He emphasizes the importance of daily self-talk and accountability, and how this can help to build a positive self-image. Tune in and uncover why loving yourself is the key to it all! John Lewis aka the Badass Vegan is a serial entrepreneur, an icon in the Vegan Movement, an author, speaker, filmmaker & much more! Key Highlights: [00:01 - 15:22] Opening Segment The analogy of drugs and processed food John’s entrepreneurial journey  The Badass Vegan Understanding the importance of networking [15:23 - 30:12] The Impact of Your Dietary Choices John and Justin’s outlook on p90x What Bad Ass Vegan did and does now Empowering people to take control and live their best lives How John became vegan [30:13 - 46:38] The Vegan Lifestyle Why do people give up on the vegan lifestyle? Find the vegan version of your favorite meals Introducing the book Badass Vegan: Fuel Your Body, Ph*ck the System, and Live Your Life Right Concentrate on the small things to make the bigger picture easier [46:39 - 1:00:40] Feeling in Love with Food You can eat tasty food and still be in shape Breaking down the old stereotype The importance of finding what your vegan lifestyle looks like John’s advice for people who want to start fasting [1:00:42- 1:20:12] The Lens of Hip Hop & Urban Culture Your body needs to stay in motion Your brain thinks better when you move They're Trying to Kill Us - The documentary [1:20:13 -1:35:27] Closing Segment John talks about his upcoming app John’s Fit Rich Vegan life Connect with John through Instagram, Facebook & TikTok. Visit his website, be cool and still be a vegan! Key Quotes: “To go Vegan, there is no special club, there's no entry fee, there is no application.” - John Lewis “Just because you live a healthy life doesn't mean you can’t enjoy being healthy.” - John Lewis “Humans are such perfectionists that they don't want to try anything because they're so used to the old thing, and no matter how bad that old thing is for them, it's comfortable.” - John Lewis Resources Mentioned: Badass Vegan: Fuel Your Body, Ph*ck the System, and Live Your Life Right WANT TO LEARN MORE? Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/ Sponsors: Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you! For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order! If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off! I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders. Thanks for tuning in!   If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!

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