Apogee Strong

Today's guest is Aaron Hinde, Co-Founder and President of Lifeaid, a leading manufacturer of premium, healthy, and convenient nutritional products designed to boost performance and speed recovery for people pursuing active and healthy lifestyles. In this episode dive into Aaron's journey, how he worked for over ten years as a Clinic Director at Hinde Chiropractic Sports Injury and Pain Center, and then by being immersed in the health field how he came to see the need for a better sports drink option. Aaron explains how ignorance and a lack of prior experience in the industry actually lent itself to be one of the reasons he and his partner found success. More places you can find Aaron: Website - www.lifeaidbevco.com Linkedin - Aaron Hinde Instagram - @aaronhinde

Will Witt, a Colorado native, attended the University of Colorado Boulder for two years before he dropped out (You know we always love a good drop-out story). Before working for PragerU, he worked with other nonprofits to help spread the values of freedom and conservatism across America. He now creates online content for PragerU and helps inspire young people worldwide to fight for the values they believe in. In today's episode, we talk about Will's journey from an Atheist liberal to a conservative Christian, dropping out of college, and what drove him to begin fighting for what he believed in. We also cover how he got his job with PragerU, what it would take to get a job working for him, and the importance of physical fitness for individuals living in America today. More places you can find Will: Instagram - @thewillwitt Twitter - @thewillwitt Facebook - Will Witt YouTube - www.youtube.com/PragerUniversity

Today's guest is Claude Silver, the Chief Heart Officer for VaynerMedia. The heart of all companies are the people within it, and that's today's guests forte. This wonderful individual has such a love for human beings, it shows in how passionately she speaks about her own journey of turning her love of people into a career. We get back to the Essential 11 questions with this episode and we dive deep into the people who Claude considers to be a mentor, the value of introspection, how knowing yourself and avoiding a comparison mindset leads to true happiness and self-confidence, how your conscious and subconscious mind shape your behaviors and who you become, why pouring into others is so important, and so much more. More places you can find Claude: Instagram - @claudesilver Linkedin - Claude Silver Website - www.claudesilver.com

Today's guest is Ian Smith, co-owner and founder of Atilis Gym in New Jersey.   He’s recently been thrust into the national limelight and has been featured on Tucker Carlson, CNN’s Chris Cuomo, and the Charlie Kirk show for defying local business restrictions and refusing to close his gym.  Today we talk about his journey, his willingness to fight for what he believes in, getting back to the basics of masculinity, and what I respect most- his extreme ownership. More places you can find Ian: Instagram - @Iansmithfitness  Twitter - @Iansmithfitness  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ianandrewsmithfitness/

Rogan O'Handley is a former entertainment lawyer-turned-political influencer. A 2011 University of Chicago Law school graduate, Rogan had plans to become a star in the field of entertainment law amongst the Hollywood elite, but in 2016, Rogan experienced a shift after Trump got elected. He began to see the consequences of not following the political status quo. As an outlet, he started to post online anonymously, and eventually, he quit his job in entertainment law in California, moved to Florida, and became a political activist full time. Today he has 1.7 million followers on Instagram and has been retweeted by President Trump. Now, hear his take on the Essential 11 questions. More places you can find Rogan: Instagram - @DC_Draino Twitter - @DC_Draino Self-Improvement

Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz is an American mixed martial artist, best known for his stints with the UFC, where he is a former Light Heavyweight Champion, having held the title from April 14, 2000, to September 26, 2003. He was one of the sport’s early stars. Ortiz is the CEO of Punishment Athletics MMA equipment and clothing line. He also owns an MMA training gym called Punishment Training Center, which is located in his hometown of Huntington Beach California. On July 7, 2012, Ortiz became the ninth inductee into the UFC. Today, Matt and Tito stray from the Essential 11 questions and talk about Tito's journey to get to where he is today, how he has been defending his town from tyranny, and his current run for City Council. More places you can find Tito: Twitter - @titoortiz Instagram - @titoortiz1999

Charlie Kirk is the Founder and President of Turning Point USA, a national student movement dedicated to identifying, organizing, and empowering young people to promote the principles of free markets and limited government. With a presence on over 2,000 high school and college campuses nationwide, 250,000 student members, and over 150 full-time staff, Turning Point USA is the largest and fastest-growing conservative youth activist organization in the country. Today we talk about Charlie's hero's journey to get to where he is now, how he discovered his love for public speaking, why he skipped college but has become a prevalent influence on campuses across the country, why we must demand discourse in the USA, and how to succeed as a young person. More places you can find Charlie: YouTube - Turning Point USA Instagram - @charliekirk1778 Twitter - @charliekirk11 Email - freedom@charliekirk.com Website - charliekirk.com

Today's episode of the Essential 11 is a bit more free form. Continuing with the political streak, today's guest is Dave Rubin. Dave is the host of The Rubin Report, the largest talk show about free speech and big ideas where he goes one on one with thought leaders, authors, and comedians in ‘The Sit Down,’ has honest conversations, and moderates opposing voices in ‘The Panel,’ and shares his own unfiltered thoughts in ‘Direct Message.’ Dave has been open with the world about his journey from subscribing to a certain political belief system based primarily on his immutable characteristics to embracing his status as an individual, and he encourages others to do the same in his show, in his talks, and in his new book, "Don't Burn This Book". Today, we talk about all of the above, including, the time Matt basically gave Dave no choice but to eat a bagel, if it's worth it to stay in California, if it's a good idea to vote third party this year, is Donald Trump fighting off Barbarians and Whitewalkers and much more. More places you can find Dave: YouTube - The Rubin Report Instagram - @rubinreport Facebook - Dave Rubin Website - DaveRubin.com Book - Don't Burn This Book

Ray “Cash” Care is a Navy SEAL veteran with multiple tours and other numerous overseas security details. Upon leaving SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two (SDV-2), Ray turned his passion and SEAL Team experience to the world of self-improvement and team building. He has become an accomplished fitness expert and speaker on topics ranging from fitness and building high functioning teams to organizational transformation. Ray’s approach has been featured on The History Channel “The Selection,” Discovery Channel “The Ultimate Solider Challenge” and the BBC “Ultimate Hell Week.” Ray is also the Founder of CONQUER, a leadership and team-building program designed to push you physically, mentally, and emotionally for individuals to break through personal barriers. Now, hear his take on the essential 11 questions. More places you can find Ray: Facebook - @Frogmindset Instagram - @raycashcare Twitter - @navysealraycare Website - https://www.raycashcare.com/

Dennis Prager is a best-selling author, columnist and nationally syndicated radio talk show host based in Los Angeles and heard on 150 stations across the country. A Fellow at Columbia University’s School of International Affairs, where he did graduate work at the Middle East and Russian Institutes, he was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the U.S. Delegation to the Vienna Review Conference on the Helsinki Accords, and by President George W. Bush to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. He holds an honorary doctorate of law from Pepperdine University. A highly sought-after speaker and frequent cable news show guest, Dennis has lectured all over the world. His New York Times best-selling books include Think a Second Time, Happiness is a Serious Problem and Still the Best Hope: Why American Values Must Triumph. His newest book is The Ten Commandments: Still the Best Moral Code. Today, we stray away a bit from the essential 11 questions, instead, electing to allow a natural flow of conversation around current events such as the election, Covid-19 mandates, the future of California, and the future of public and higher education. More places you can find Dennis: Facebook - www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Instagram - @PragerU YouTube - PragerU Website - https://nosafespaces.com/