Today Johnny welcomes Elliot Schwartz to the podcast for the 400th episode. They go deep into what it means to be masculine in this modern society when censorship, cancel culture, and unintelligent opinions run rampant. To be a man, does that mean you need to be loud? How do you get your voice heard otherwise? Johnny and Elliot voice their opinions on what quiet masculinity looks like. They also chat about what it means to be a leader and about Elliot’s business ventures as an AirBnB owner.Elliot Schwartz is a luxury Air Bnb owner who has built an investment group that targets new properties to convert into high-end rentals for retreats, masterminds, and occasional Air Bnb during the off-season. His firm, Vacation Equity Group, is continually expanding its portfolio and always looking to interview potential new investors in the upcoming projects they are working on. If you want to hear more you can contact Elliot at: elliot@vacationequitygroup.com. You can also find Elliot on Instagram.Head over to www.trulean.com and use code JOHNNY50 to receive 50% off the first month of your first subscription and 20% off every month after that!Today on The Art of Masculinity:The process of rebrandingPeople who play racquet sports live longer than anyone elseElliot’s AirBnB business and the current state of the industryAirDNAWhat it’s like to be an entrepreneur these daysHow everyone is being manipulated and groomed by the governmentResponding to situations logically, not emotionallyHave a big picture of what’s important to you and speak up for those beliefsThe influence of media on the younger generationsWorking and putting in the effort to fight on the intellectual battlefieldLearning is a life-long processUplevel your friends and surround yourself with admirable peopleIf you loved this episode or the podcast in general go ahead and subscribe and turn on notifications so you are notified when each new episode is released! And be sure to go to Apple iTunes and give us a 5-star review, letting everyone know what you loved about the show and give the fit of helping someone who needs this!And if you are looking to get more from Johnny, go ahead and subscribe to his email so you can get a ton of FREE amazing content and be notified of any new things coming out!If you are looking for 1:1 Coaching, go ahead and click this link to fill out the application to work with Johnny!For all other courses and programs Johnny has available, go ahead and click the link here to see how you can be supported by something Johnny has already put out!And, if you want long-form video content from Johnny, go ahead and check out his YouTube channel here!Connect with Johnny:Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/johnny.elsasser/Website  https://www.johnnyelsasser.com/YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbe_BlacSo1BzTvlsEjkdzAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you have a purpose or a passion in your life? Is it difficult to find your purpose? In one word: yes. Purpose must be cultivated, not “found.” Cultivating purpose is hard. You’ll have to put in your time, energy, and dedication to changing the narrative and taking action.On today’s episode of The Art of Masculinity, Johnny talks about what purpose and passion are, and how they are different. He talks about what society’s views on men’s obligation, purpose (or if we’re even allowed to have any), and duties are. How have these views changed over the years? Is it changing for the better or for worse? Johnny answers these questions, and talks–in depth–about how purpose is qualified for men, and what this soft society has done to it.Head over to www.trulean.com and use code JOHNNY50 to receive 50% off the first month of your first subscription and 20% percent off every month after that!Today on The Art of Masculinity:Finding purpose and how that qualifies for men What Johnny learned after years of researchPurpose is that driving force that we chooseWhat makes purpose different as a driving forceProtection is something that all men should be able to doSocietal expectations of men and how they have changed                                                                                                                                                                                In current society, this isn’t necessary anymore but it also hasn’t been eradicated.What happens when you take away the necessity to protect your family?How do we get guys to see that purpose is okay?The horrors that occur when obligation and purpose aren’t the same Does giving up your obligations mean that you’re giving up your purpose?You can do both and your families deserve the version of you that can do both.Having time to be adventurous and exploratory outside of your 9 - 5Be willing to change the narrative of what it means to chase and have purpose in your lifePurpose must be cultivated, not “found”Take action in your times of relaxationEnjoy chasing your dream, your passion, and your purposePurpose perseveres when you get tested which means it won’t get easy when you find itYou are one choice away from your happy life, but you have to make that choiceIf you loved this episode or the podcast in general go ahead and subscribe and turn on notifications so you are notified when each new episode is released! And be sure to go to Apple iTunes and give us a 5-star review, letting everyone know what you loved about the show and give the fit of helping someone who needs this!And if you are looking to get more from Johnny, go ahead and subscribe to his email so you can get a ton of FREE amazing content and be notified of any new things coming out!If you are looking for 1:1 Coaching, go ahead and click this link to fill out the application to work with Johnny!For all other courses and programs Johnny has available, go ahead and click the link here to see how you can be supported by something Johnny has already put out!And, if you want long-form video content from Johnny, go ahead and check out his YouTube channel here!Connect with Johnny:Instagram WebsiteYouTube Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s episode, Johnny chats with artist Mitchell Coffman. They talk about Michell’s artwork and his unique focus on the military. He’s had a strong connection with the military his whole life and he works hard to make sure he can tell the story of these strong, selfless men. The military mentality and inspiration have bled into his artwork and lifestyle. It shows through his work, his views on improving his craft, and in how he interacts with people. Johnny and Mitchell also bond over their shared view on dedication and the frustrating state of talk-over-action that is so prevalent these days. Leveraging a rich legacy of artistic influence, Mitchel Coffman is a New York City-based, award-winning independent artist passionate about storytelling. Art has always been a profound love of his, cultivated by the dream that his father, an illustrator, never saw realized. Driven by his father’s unfulfilled aspirations, Coffman embarked on a journey to actualize his artistic dreams.Coffman’s artistic foundation was shaped by working alongside skilled professionals such as animator Walter Storozuk during his formative years. Later, in graduate school, Coffman was a studio apprentice to the esteemed master painter Jorge Alvarez. The diverse teachings from these two mentors uniquely shaped Coffman’s artistic style. Coffman’s practice blends tradition and innovation. He aspires to create work that echoes the depth of his artistic journey. You can find out more about him on his website and Instagram.Head over to www.trulean.com and use code JOHNNY50 to receive 50% off the first month of your first subscription and 20% off every month after that!Today on The Art of Masculinity:Blending the colors between art and the militaryHow death can change usHumanizing the military experienceInteracting with the military as a civilian, when you’re in the circle of trustMitchell’s range of interests and focuses in artPaying your dues, bleeding dedication, and responding to “That’s not good enough.”AI and the future of artBeing a dick is not a great game plan for career longevitySocial media has created a society about talking instead of actingIf you loved this episode or the podcast in general, subscribe and turn on notifications so you are notified when each new episode is released! And be sure to go to Apple iTunes and give us a 5-star review, letting everyone know what you loved about the show and give the fit of helping someone who needs this!And if you are looking to get more from Johnny, subscribe to his email so you can get a ton of FREE amazing content and be notified of any new things coming out!If you are looking for 1:1 Coaching, click this link to fill out the application to work with Johnny!For all other courses and programs Johnny has available, go ahead and click the link here to see how you can be supported by something Johnny has already put out!And, if you want long-form video content from Johnny, go ahead and check out his YouTube channel here!Connect with Johnny:InstagramWebsiteYouTubeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you had to decide between an easy shortcut or choosing a more difficult but correct route, which path would you take? How often do you cut corners when you know no one is looking? How are you improving your life (even in the smallest ways)?Today, Johnny talks about what integrity means to him and why it is the best foundation when you’re building a ladder to your dreams. He also talks about why it only takes a little effort (done consistently) to start building those healthy habits which lead to maintaining a high level of integrity. Integrity is something we all need to take seriously. It can be so easy to slip-up when there are so many distractions out there.Johnny uses a ton of different examples (the rabbit hole of binge-watching TV, being coached versus making decisions yourself, team sports, etc.) to show how you can flex your integrity every day. When you exercise that muscle, you’re showing the world–and yourself–that you’re taking your life seriously and that you know how to make the right decisions; whether you’re facing something small or if you’re confronted with a big project.Head over to www.trulean.com and use code JOHNNY50 to receive 50% off the first month of your first subscription and 20% off every month after that!Today on The Art of Masculinity:“Atomic Habits” by James Clear and how it’s helped Johnny Relaxation versus becoming complacentWhy do people “take their foot off the gas” when they finally get some momentumTaking the time to build on experiences to follow your dreamsIntegrity means not taking the easy roadLook for your “1% improvement”When do you make those decisions versus when you’re supposed to continue to reviewMake those “hard right” decisions over the “easy wrong” decisionsReaching your aspirations starts within you, by maintaining a high level of integrityIf you loved this episode or the podcast in general, subscribe and turn on notifications so you are notified when each new episode is released! And be sure to go to Apple iTunes and give us a 5-star review, letting everyone know what you loved about the show and give the fit of helping someone who needs this!And if you are looking to get more from Johnny, go ahead and subscribe to his email so you can get a ton of FREE amazing content and be notified of any new things coming out!If you are looking for 1:1 Coaching, click this link to fill out the application to work with Johnny!For all other courses and programs Johnny has available, go ahead and click the link here to see how you can be supported by something Johnny has already put out!And, if you want long-form video content from Johnny, go ahead and check out his YouTube channel here!Connect with Johnny:InstagramWebsiteYouTubeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Johnny welcomes Jimmy Watson, a military veteran with the integrity and heart of a lion. Jimmy has seen and been through a lot in his life, which is why when MMA fighter Sean Strickland started spewing negative comments about the military (specifically Navy SEALs), Jimmy stood up for his brothers in the military. Jimmy is here to talk about what happened, why he said what he did, his history in the military, and why he believes so strongly about the Navy SEALs. The most frustrating part of what Sean Strickland said is his direct influence on the public. What are the actions of this influencer and MMA fighter teaching the youth of America? We are all influencers to a degree, but it’s men like Jimmy (who show integrity, determination, inner, and outer strength) that show us what it means to be masculine.Head over to www.trulean.com and use code JOHNNY50 to receive 50% off the first month of your first subscription and 20% percent off every month after that!Jimmy Watson, NSW/USN (Ret) is the Chief Operating Officer of Operation Restored Warrior. His military career in special operations encompasses leading teams in high-threat environments on multiple war fronts. Jimmy began active-duty service as a United States Marine assisting in the recovery of victims at the USS Cole, and fighting the war on terrorism. He transitioned to private military contracting and held multiple leadership positions in Blackwater USA as a GS-13 for the Department of State mission. He enlisted into the United States Navy to become a Navy SEAL and graduated BUDS Class 283. Jimmy held multiple designations as a Naval Special Warfare Operator. He was the recipient of several military decorations and medals including the Blackwater Silver Defense Medal for heroism.Jimmy holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from the University of Charleston, West Virginia. He retired in 2017 and held multiple senior executive leadership positions at Team McAfee culminating his time as President of Team McAfee.Today on The Art of Masculinity:Jimmy’s transition from the military…back to the militaryEarning respect and dealing with higher expectations of him from his brothersWhat is Navy SEAL training like?Jimmy’s experience in BUDS How (and why) the communities and brotherhoods are built within military divisionsThe story and history behind the comments from Sean Strickland and Andy StumpfThe reward (or lack thereof) in BUDS: “The Quiet Professional”The dangers of irresponsible influencers Acknowledging the “wolves” that keep us safeThat naivety is a sign of innocence, which is sometimes a good thingThe background behind Jimmy’s indictment and with John McAfeeThe struggle that arose when Jimmy was in SEALsLosing hope before seeking integrity and finding GodIf you loved this episode or the podcast in general, subscribe and turn on notifications so you are notified when each new episode is released! And be sure to go to Apple iTunes and give us a 5-star review, letting everyone know what you loved about the show and give the fit of helping someone who needs this!And if you are looking to get more from Johnny, go ahead and subscribe to his email so you can get a ton of FREE amazing content and be notified of any new things coming out!If you are looking for 1:1 Coaching, click this link to fill out the application to work with Johnny!For all other courses and programs Johnny has available, go ahead and click the link here to see how you can be supported by something Johnny has already put out!And, if you want long-form video content from Johnny, go ahead and check out his YouTube channel here!Connect with Johnny:InstagramWebsiteYouTubeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What is something you’re uncomfortable with? Are you okay with residing in stagnancy? Have you been told that competition is toxic?In this episode, Johnny talks about how we can use competition to “uplevel” our lives. He uses two real-life examples of how he is challenging and pushing himself out of his comfort zone. These examples (pickleball tournaments and speaking competitions) have pushed him into an uncomfortable place so he can always strive for improvement.As men, we are always competing against other people, either openly or in our heads. But more than that, we’re constantly competing against ourselves. We are our own worst and most determined opponents and–if we can positively harness that–we can use that inner competitiveness to motivate us to be better, stronger, and more powerful. Listen in to hear why, what, and how you can steer your competitive mindset in a more positive direction. So what is it, guys? What are you going to do to challenge yourselves? Today on The Art of Masculinity:Competitions bring out the best and worst in usKeeping yourself uncomfortable to challenge yourselfHow Toastmasters and pickleball are making Johnny a better personAvoiding plateauing in your life by competing with yourselfWhy have we stopped challenging ourselves?What is healthy competition?Life is a competitionCompetition isn’t toxic if we can utilize it for good, instead of evilIf you loved this episode or the podcast in general go ahead and subscribe and turn on notifications so you are notified when each new episode is released! And be sure to go to Apple iTunes and give us a 5-star review, letting everyone know what you loved about the show and give the fit of helping someone who needs this!And if you are looking to get more from Johnny, go ahead and subscribe to his email so you can get a ton of FREE amazing content and be notified of any new things coming out!If you are looking for 1:1 Coaching, go ahead and click this link to fill out the application to work with Johnny!For all other courses and programs Johnny has available, go ahead and click the link here to see how you can be supported by something Johnny has already put out!And, if you want long-form video content from Johnny, go ahead and check out his YouTube channel here!Connect with Johnny:Instagram Website YouTube Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In today’s episode, Johnny talks with Brent Snodgrass. They focus on an aspect of masculinity that isn’t always accepted by all men: religion. As men, we’re coerced to look and act in certain ways by the media and society. Sometimes, we’re also forced to believe in certain things. Society has told us should only believe in something when there’s proof of it, which can cause problems for those of us who want to follow a more religious path. Brett talks about why and how a religious way of life is a good way to find out about yourself, your happiness, and how it can lead to a fulfilling life.Brett Snodgrass has been a real estate investor for over 15 years. He specializes in wholesaling, whole-tailing, creative financing, and business scaling. His team at SIMPLE WHOLESALING buys and sells 250+ properties per year and builds passive income streams by creating more than 50 creative financing deals per year. He is part of the real estate mastermind group The Collective Genius, and he loves to give back to the community by supporting missions and non-profit organizations like Transforming Futures and Agape International Missions. He also runs an entrepreneurial religious men’s group called Iron Deep.If you want to connect with Brett directly, feel free to email him at brett@irondeep.com. Today on The Art of Masculinity:How business and religion can work togetherThe questions that come up with skeptical menHow success led Brett to GodExternal versus internal success and happinessThe values and mission behind Iron DeepHumility and honestyWhat went through Brett’s mind while writing The Secret War WithinGetting started in the lucrative business of real estateHow Iron Deep helps men with their strugglesIf you loved this episode or the podcast in general, subscribe and turn on notifications so you are notified when each new episode is released! And be sure to go to Apple iTunes and give us a 5-star review, letting everyone know what you loved about the show and give the fit of helping someone who needs this!And if you are looking to get more from Johnny, go ahead and subscribe to his email so you can get a ton of FREE amazing content and be notified of any new things coming out!If you are looking for 1:1 Coaching, click this link to fill out the application to work with Johnny!For all other courses and programs Johnny has available, go ahead and click the link here to see how you can be supported by something Johnny has already put out!And, if you want long-form video content from Johnny, go ahead and check out his YouTube channel here!Connect with Johnny:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnny.elsasser/Website https://www.johnnyelsasser.com/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbe_BlacSo1BzTvlsEjkdzAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Think about what you do when someone is giving you criticism. Do you tune them out? Do you talk back or try to defend yourself? Or do you sit quietly and try to see if their criticism applies to you and your life? Today on The Art of Masculinity, Johnny talks about what good criticism is, how to take it, and how you can use it to improve your life. How does criticism fit into men’s lives? Does being critiqued mean you have a weakness? Johnny shares the biggest flaw we have when getting criticism as well as his experiences with receiving criticism well (and a few times when he didn’t). The key to getting better as men is to stay trainable and capable of improvement because we always have room to improve.Today on The Art of Masculinity:What makes healthy constructive criticism different?The flaws we have when we view criticismIs there a time when we become “stuck in our ways?”Why we should listen to coachesGo to places and events where you can improveHow to give and take constructive criticismStaying quiet during criticismContinue to be trainable because you can always improve“Improving your game” with peer criticismIf you loved this episode or the podcast in general, subscribe and turn on notifications so you are notified when each new episode is released! And be sure to go to Apple iTunes and give us a 5-star review, letting everyone know what you loved about the show and give the fit of helping someone who needs this!And if you are looking to get more from Johnny, go ahead and subscribe to his email so you can get a ton of FREE amazing content and be notified of any new things coming out!If you are looking for 1:1 Coaching, go ahead and click this link to fill out the application to work with Johnny!For all other courses and programs Johnny has available, go ahead and click the link here to see how you can be supported by something Johnny has already put out!And, if you want long-form video content from Johnny, go ahead and check out his YouTube channel here!Connect with Johnny:Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/johnny.elsasser/Website   https://www.johnnyelsasser.com/YouTube   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbe_BlacSo1BzTvlsEjkdzAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Philip Folsom, culture development expert, discusses team building and personal growth. Embracing challenges, transitioning to honor-based culture, collaboration in entrepreneurship, pirate history, fostering resilient culture, and men's personal growth are key topics.

We have evolved, socially, to look at men as the protectors of their families. So, if we are vulnerable with our wives and children, will that expose them to weakness? It is healthy to show vulnerability but it is healthier and safer if we have the right outlets for it. Putting that burden onto your family will threaten the inherent dynamics within our families. Today, Johnny talks about why it is important to find the right outlets for your vulnerability and what those healthy outlets are. He also talks about what our inherent roles are within our family and how we can put those roles at risk if we share too much with our wives and children. At the end of the day, it is our jobs to keep our families safe and we can only do that if we are taking these roles seriously.Today on The Art of Masculinity:Fathers and husbands being vulnerable in front of their familiesWomen taking on masculine roles at work and feminine roles at homeTaking that masculine role back while allowing women to fall back into that feminine roleProviding safety for women and children Empathy and not weaknessSome healthy outlets for vulnerability without throwing off role dynamics at homeIf you loved this episode or the podcast in general, subscribe and turn on notifications so you are notified when each new episode is released! And be sure to go to Apple iTunes and give us a 5-star review, letting everyone know what you loved about the show and give the fit of helping someone who needs this!And if you want to get more from Johnny, subscribe to his email so you can get a ton of FREE amazing content and be notified of any new things coming out!If you are looking for 1:1 Coaching, click this link to fill out the application to work with Johnny!For all other courses and programs Johnny has available, go ahead and click the link here to see how you can be supported by something Johnny has already put out!And, if you want long-form video content from Johnny, go ahead and check out his YouTube channel here!Connect with Johnny:InstagramWebsiteYouTubeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy