Apogee Strong

The pure trap of life isn't when you're in a situation that feels like hell. Life's biggest trap is when you're comfortable. When you're in a position where you could achieve your potential if you applied yourself, but where you're at seems "good enough" and you choose to reside there for way longer than you should. As today's guest explains, he realized this is where he was, and he became so disgusted that he would take such an easy route, he knew he needed to make a big change. That big change, as you will find out in today's episode, has paid off big for Russ Ruffino. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 RUSS RUFFINO Russ Ruffino is a business coach with a no-nonsense, high-reward approach to attracting the right clients at the right price. Back at the height of the economic recession, Russ Ruffino paid his bills working hard hours as a bartender. He was first inspired to launch his career during this time after noticing a friend’s success in online marketing and social media. Russ Ruffino was so inspired by the industry that he threw himself completely into learning how to create and sell products online. Now known as Clients on Demand, he developed an ebook and video course based on his ideas and priced it at $197– and to his surprise, he made a sale. Russ quit his bartending job with no more than $500 in his pocket, ready to start a new business journey. PLACES YOU CAN FIND RUSS Instagram - @russruffino Website - https://www.clientsondemand.com/ MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

The state of today's education system has left a lot of parents wondering what happened to allow us to get here, and what do we do moving forward? Today's guest is fighting to make a change for the kind of information that our young people are being exposed to and ACTUALLY allow for conversations that involve diversity of thought. This episode with Jill Simonian couldn't have come at a better time. Hope you all enjoy and don't forget to leave a rating and review. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 JILL SIMONIAN Director of Outreach for PragerU Resources for Educators and Parents, Jill is a former television host & media contributor, founder of TheFABMom blog, and a published author. Previously, Jill was best known for her straight-talking parenting segments on Los Angeles' KCBS, KCAL, KTLA, KTTV as well as HLN/CNN, The Doctors, Access LIVE, TODAY Show, E! News, Hallmark Channel, and more (totaling over 500 family lifestyle segments and articles between 2011-2020). Prior to 2011, Jill was a full-time entertainment reporter and host for a variety of cable news networks. PLACES YOU CAN FIND JILL Instagram - @jillsimonian Twitter - @JillSimonian Website - http://thefabmom.com/ MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

Even at a young age, today's guest knew he wanted a real-life mission and a challenge that created real change. Grit, hard work, determination, work ethic, discipline, all things this man embodies. Mike Glover is a fighter who has an incredible understanding and perspective on what goes into being fulfilled as a man and pours into the young men of Apogee on today's episode. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 MIKE GLOVER Mike spent 18-years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA. He served as a SGM in Special Forces in various positions and deployed multiple times to combat theaters. He is an expert in Counter-Terrorism, Security, and Crisis Management Operations and is the host of the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast on iTunes, and Soundcloud. He is an avid outdoorsman, overland enthusiast, traveler, and hunter. He has a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security and resides in Heber City, UT where he is the CEO of Fieldcraft Survival. PLACES YOU CAN FIND MIKE Instagram - @mike.a.glover YouTube - Mike Glover Fieldcraft Survival  MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

There's a lot to be said for those who manage to maintain their child-like curiosity. And that is definitely true of today's guest as you will quickly find out. This is a woman who truly embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and is using a challenge she overcame to step into the gap and provide a solution for others. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 KARA GOLDIN Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune's Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Kara has successfully navigated the world of large companies and startups in many industries including media, tech and consumer products. In addition, she understands retail and direct to consumer well. She is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and other disruptors across various industries. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND KARA Instagram - @karagoldin Twitter - @KaraGoldin Website - karagoldin.com Book - Undaunted MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

There tends to be an association that culture has around incredibly muscular men that assumes that's all they are- meatheads. But today's guest very clearly defies that stereotype, being one of the biggest dudes, but also by far one of the most intelligent. He's lead a life of forging his own path and going against the grain. Couldn't have asked for a better guest to come on to speak with the young men of Apogee. NSIMA INYANG Nsima is a drug-free Professional Bodybuilder, elite-level Powerlifter, and Martial Artist. As a Bodybuilder, he competed in Cellucor Sponsored 2015 WNBF Worlds where he placed 5th in the World amongst Heavyweight Bodybuilders.  Along with that win, Nsima also won the title of Mr. California. He currently holds a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has placed Second in the IBJJF Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship as a Blue Belt. With 15+ years of training experience and a cumulative 10 years of personal training and online coaching under his belt, Nsima has acquired essential practical application necessary to complement his detailed approach to training and nutrition. He has coached multiple natural bodybuilders and bikini athletes to show wins and has worked with nationally qualified powerlifters within and outside of the United States. PLACES YOU CAN FIND NSIMA Website - https://www.breakthebar.com/ Instagram - @nsimainyang YouTube - Nsima Inyang MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

Today's guest is another bucket-list mentor and this recording did not disappoint. Not only is he extremely well-accomplished, perhaps the most accomplished of any of our guests, but he also is a mission-motivated man. And that mission is to make the world a better place. I can't think of a better man than Jeff Hoffman to have on an Apogee Friday call to pour into our young men. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 JEFF HOFFMAN Jeff Hoffman is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker,  bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, producer of a Grammy Award winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups,  including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com and more. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND JEFF Twitter - @SpeakerJeff Facebook - Jeff Hoffman Instagram - @SpeakerJeffHoffman Website - jeffhoffman.com MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

Today's episode is another you can add to my list of favorites, and the young men of Apogee agree. A man inspired by comic book heroes Erin Alejandrino is a savage gentleman who exemplifies the character traits of his favorite characters and has a powerful energy that just can't be matched. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 ERIN ALEJANDRINO An only child raised by a single mom in San Francisco, Erin was put in martial arts at the early age of 3- this formed the trajectory of his life. Growing up without a strong father figure he fell into the wrong things. But he changed his life when he realized he didn't need to find the right role model, he needed to become the right role model. Today Erin is a fitness coach, the Vice President of Trulean Nutrition, and Instructor for The Project — an immersive experience To help Men level up in their business and life. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND ERIN Instagram - @thefitbeard MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

Warriorship is a mindset. It is a mindset refined by action, self-awareness, self-mastery, and challenge. Few know that better than today's guest, Rafa Conde. Apogee seeks to bring back intentional refinement of masculinity, and Rafa is on a similar mission at a whole other level. Today the young men of Apogee ask Rafa their questions, and he does not hold back. From the self-discipline that creates success to his personal experiences on the front lines of danger, this episode is truly raw and unfiltered. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 RAFA CONDE Rafa Conde is internationally recognized as a builder of Warrior Kings. His vision is to re-ignite the warrior spirit in our society. His mission is to translate high-performance principles, strategies, and philosophies used by elite ancient warrior cultures and apply them into today's world. These principles are life-changing and lead to levels of success in all facets of business and life. Rafa is a sought-after powerful speaker and corporate leadership/culture consultant. He has coached thousands of individuals throughout the globe. His style is dynamic and in your face and it works. He has transformed countless lives and strengthened business cultures. Today the Man of War movement has become a lifeline for thousands of men throughout the globe. Man of War has evolved into a brand that identifies a brotherhood of like-minded men who walk the warrior's path. Rafa created the Men of War Society and The Men of War Crucible to build a strong society of warrior-minded men so they can continue growing as husbands, fathers, leaders, and visionaries. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND RAFA Instagram - @manofwarr His Program - Men Of War Crucible Man of War Podcast MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

When it comes to winning, some people just have a mindset that the vast majority of people don't understand. Because winning repeatedly requires- not just a willingness- but an eagerness to face challenges again and again that most people can barely stomach once. It's the consistency of pushing yourself just a little bit more each time, of "going one more" that creates results. Nick Bare, today's guest understands that mindset and shares what it's taken to get him there with the young men of Apogee in this episode. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 NICK BARE Nick Bare founded Bare Performance Nutrition in 2012 out of his small college apartment in Western Pennsylvania at the Indiana University of PA. During this time, Nick was studying nutrition and on the path of joining the military upon graduation. The company was built upon the values of transparency and service from its infant stages of launch and today remain instilled in the brand's primary mission. After graduating college, Nick was commissioned into the US Army as an Infantry Officer, where he spent the next four years completing various military training schools, such as Ranger School and Airborne School, before taking his position as an Infantry Platoon Leader stationed out of Texas. During his time in the military, Nick learned the values of leadership, integrity, and team building which have been directly applied to Bare Performance Nutrition. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND NICK Instagram - @nickbarefitness YouTube - Nick Bare Website - www.nickbare.com Shop - Bare Performance Nutrition  MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

For some, entrepreneurship is just in their DNA. But in the case of today's guest, his DNA set him up to be a record-breaking endurance athlete. Zach jumped on a call with the young men of Apogee and talked about how having the right mindset, a willingness to try new things, and the endurance to push through can be the perfect recipe for success. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 ZACH BITTER Zach Bitter is an American ultramarathon runner. He held world records for the 100-mile run (track) and the 12-hour run (track). Bitter claimed both records with his performance during the Six Days in the Dome event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 24, 2019. His 100-mile time of 11 hours, 19 minutes and 13 seconds, bested Oleg Kharitonov’s 2002 world record by almost 11 minutes, and was more than 20 minutes faster than his own American mark of 11:40:55. After claiming the 100-mile record, Bitter continued running for another 40 minutes and upped his own 12-hour distance world record to 104.8 miles, an improvement of more than three miles over the previous mark. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND ZACK Instagram - @zachbitter Twitter - @zbitter Facebook - Zach Bitter Website - https://zachbitter.com/ MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau