Apogee Strong

Ryan Michler is bringing men back to their roots of masculinity. Most of his childhood was spent without a permanent father figure. He never learned how to work on his car. He never had the chance to roughhouse with his dad. He didn’t even learn how to throw a baseball correctly until he was a freshman in high school. As he talked with other men, he realized that there is a huge need for learning how to be a better father. But he's also seen a need for strong and honorable men outside of the home. And that is why he started Order of Man. Ryan is on a mission to take back what it means to be a man- to learn together from the best men the world has to offer. Ryan does not claim to be an expert. He's learning. And, as he says, the only thing that qualifies him to do this work is that he has a passion for self-improvement. His goal is to take his shortcomings in life and make them his strengths. More places you can find Ryan Michler: Twitter - @ryanmichler & @orderofman Instagram - @ryanmichler & @orderofman YouTube - Order of Man Website - https://www.orderofman.com/

In today's episode, entrepreneur, John Lee Dumas, brings the heat to the Essential 11.  When John realized that he needed to take control of his life and think bigger in order to live in a way that he could truly feel like he was happy, he created something that has completely transformed the way he, and many others live. Creator and host of the award-winning and amazingly successful Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast, John has built an incredibly valuable resource for people seeking their own success. He's interviewed big names like Tony Robbins, Gary Vaynerchuk, with over 1 million+ listens a month and 2,500 episodes, there is just no stopping this man.  For more places you can find John Lee Dumas: Instagram - @johnleedumas Website - https://www.eofire.com/ Facebook - @eofire.com

Today's guest runs multiple businesses from the Ketogenic Athlete to the Fat Fueled Family. He is someone who has always been interested in taking his health and fitness into his own hands, competing in multiple sports like football and then moving on to work in a sports-filled coaching career. At the University of Florida he worked with the national championship men’s basketball team, along with women’s basketball, tennis, and golf programs and then went on to become the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for VCU basketball, helping the Rams win the 2007 conference championship and making it to the second round of the NCAA tournament. He has been out of collegiate Strength & Conditioning for almost a decade, but he has continued to compete in sports such as Crossfit, powerlifting, half marathons, and, more recently, rowing. In June of 2016, he discovered the ketogenic lifestyle and never looked back. Since then, he and his wife, Maura, have found a calling to help others succeed in their desires to become healthy and happy human beings. More places you can find him: YouTube - Fat Fueled Family Instagram - @dannyvega.ms Facebook - Fat Fueled Family Podcast - Fat Fueled Family Podcast

Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and media personality who has founded or funded a portfolio of 30+ Sacramento-based companies across various industries including new media, tech, consumer products, real estate, construction, transportation, distribution, and security. Mark's accomplishments include successfully exiting a Rocklin, CA-based enterprise that maintained hundreds of employees and generated over $200M in annual revenues. Having scaled the entrepreneurial mountain and achieved many of his lifelong dreams, Mark has turned his attention and resources to help entrepreneurs succeed. He is currently CEO for HaneyBiz, an investment platform he designed to help entrepreneurs be entrepreneurs by providing one-stop access to capital, expertise, and a strong community. When Mark is not company building, he can be found in his studio igniting the Entrepreneurial Revolution as host of The Mark Haney Show podcast and radio program. More places you can find Mark: Instagram - @themarkhaney Facebook - Mark Haney Website - https://www.haneybiz.com/

He has "unconventional" ideas and beliefs because he's explored all the info. He's challenging convention and pointing out the things we can work to correct as a society and as individuals. A transpartisan Social entrepreneur, Michael is a leading expert in the field of transpartisan public policy. He has successfully convened policy initiatives in the areas of transparency, privacy, healthcare, education, cybersecurity, defense, foreign policy, and national security. Michael is also the Head Instructor and Master Coach for SEALFIT's Unbeatable Mind Academy. He is an Executive Coach for Spartan 7. Michael is the host of #ORadio, a podcast that explores individual and social transformation. Find more of Michael on: Twitter - @mostrolenk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/ccoolidge08 Website - http://www.michaeldostrolenk.com/

A longtime friend of Matt's, José Morales is a veteran of 58 amateur boxing bouts and first began training boxers in 2006, working with adults and teenagers. He strives to help members stay healthy, lose weight, compete, build confidence, or simply learn the science of boxing. Morales works with a variety of clients – from 4-year-olds to 70-year-olds, average Joes, blue-collar, soccer moms, troubled teens, honor roll kids, amateur boxers, professional boxers, school teachers and everything in between. Today he talks with Matt from the perspective of being a father, himself. How boxing has positively impacted his approach to life, his confidence, and his personal philosophies. And as a self-disciplined individual, how he is guiding his son to drive his own success. You can find José Morales on: Instagram - el_ray_de_sacra Web - theboxingacademy.net

Danny Castillo worked for a time in marketing in sales. He hated it. At the age of 28, much later than people typically get started, Danny decided to do a complete career shift and start professionally fighting in the UFC. He had to train hard, and he brought his work ethic to the table. He has since begun his own business, a palates studio based in Sacramento and has started a family. All of these things require a sense of discipline and a willingness to take on challenges that come with that. With his busy schedule, he still finds the time to give back to the community by getting involved with Make A Wish and helping members of his community improve their health through his business. Places you can find Danny Castillo: Instagram & Twitter - @lastcall155 His Business: Website - http://hotpilatessacramento.com/ Instagram - @p2ohotpilates

Bodybuilder, entrepreneur, avid keto-er, YouTuber, and phenomenal human being, Robert Sykes joins us on today's podcast. Robert craves intensity, dedication, discipline, hard work, and sacrifice in his life. That's obvious if you watch his YouTube channel. But he also strives to use his knowledge to help others reach their goals. He has a podcast of his own where he invites guests to talk about how to be successful in hitting fitness and health goals while on the keto diet. He's a bodybuilder with a highly successful track record, something that many say isn't possible on the keto diet. And yet, Keto Savage found a way. He's a rule-breaker, but he does it with humility and with the utmost respect and appreciation for others. For Robert Sikes, where there's a will there's a way. Where you can find him: KetoSavage.com Instagram & YouTube - @KetoSavage Facebook - Team Savage

This man has a truly impressive story. He dropped out of high school, got married and had his first child all within the same year. He knew he had to find a way to support them, but he hated the standard 9-5 job. His solution was to use the internet to his advantage. He discovered flipping used books on Amazon. 15 years (and 2 Gary Vee Interviews) later, his YouTube family is over 138,000 subscribers. On his channel, he openly shares how he made 5-Million in lifetime sales on Amazon with his viewers. Reezy's life could have gone a totally different direction, but he chose to be intentional about his walk in life and take things into his own hands. Reezy is a family man, an ultimate hustler, youtube personality and he's been featured on the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and CBS News. Now, hear his take on the essential 11 questions. Find him on social media: YouTube - Reezy Resells Instagram - @reezyresells Website - https://reezyresells.com/

Dwight Taylor Sr. is best known as “The Encouragement Expert” because of his genuine heart to help, serve, and encourage others to live their life to the fullest. He is a #1 Amazon Best Selling author, TED-talker, and award-winning professional communicator who has been seen and heard on SHOWTIME, FOX, CBS, BET, ESPN, and JUCEtv. The Sacramento Kings named Dwight their Jr. NBA coach of the year in 2017. On his 35th birthday, he released his first book DOMIN8 YOUR DAY, which is a transformational resource that gives readers 100 empowering statements that encourage them to achieve greatness in their everyday lives. He uses public speaking, conducting workshops, teaching empowerment sessions, coaching, consulting, and music to communicate and encourage people to be the best version of themselves every single day. More places you can find Dwight: Instagram - @dwighttaylorsr Website - http://dwighttaylorsr.com/ YouTube - Dwight Taylor Sr Book - Domin8 Your Day