JAYSON WALLER UNLEASHED

Today on the show we’re talking with brothers Johnny and George Nikollaj, owners of the Detroit area salon, 6. Johnny and George had a vision for building a salon that would be fun, energetic and cool. What they didn’t foresee is their hard-working parents fronting the money to buy the business.  Jayson Waller talks with the owners of the popular Detroit-area 6 Salon about the immense pressure they felt to succeed, and learns about the work both put in to create their brand and customer service-centered culture. Highlights: Getting into the hair dressing trade Keeping the experience fun for clients Finding the location for the first salon, and the story of opening Why their parents giving them a loan led to their success How they trained their employees better than anyone Their first year in business Figuring it out as they went, but doing it the right way Pay your business first, the rest will follow Hiring great people to allow yourself to think of the future Each brother falling into their role in the business Taking one step at a time, but doing it every day Becoming their clients therapists And much more… GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER - AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE! Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!  It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters! PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.  Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers SPONSORS: Faherty - Head to fahertybrand.com/trueunderdog and use code TrueUnderdog at checkout to get 20% OFF! Social‌ ‌Media:‌ Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌ Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey. Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how Jayson Waller got to the success he sees today through several defining moments in his life. Jayson talks about the tough decisions he needed to make throughout his life to come out the other side a better man and more fulfilled. GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER - AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE! Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!  It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters! PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.  Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers Social‌ ‌Media:‌ Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌ Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey. Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ ‌ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show we’re talking with Arizona Cardinals kicker, Matt Prater. Matt came from a small town in Florida just outside of Fort Meyers, playing sports with his brother. Prater was kicking 60 yard field goals in his senior year of high school, at which time he entered a kicking camp and eventually got on a college team. When Prater entered the NFL, he still had a lot to learn, he missed a couple of field goals in his first game, and his team went on to lose that game. Prater felt ashamed and embarrassed, and he used that to improve his game eventually landing a starting position on the Denver Broncos. Highlights: Where Matt grew up The decision to kick for football, and not soccer His father instilling a tough work ethic Going undrafted in the NFL The embarrassing early NFL game Dissappointment turning into motivation Grinding for the top spot in Denver Playing with Peyton Manning Meeting his wife at a concert Not being able to see his daughter Breaking the record for longest NFL field goal Prater’s off field issues Advice for how to take failures And much more… GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER - AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE! Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!  It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters! SPONSORS: PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.  Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers Social‌ ‌Media:‌ Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌ Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey. Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ ‌ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show we’re flipping the script a little, John LeBlanc is interviewing Jayson about how he got to where he is now, and who helped him get there. This conversation from 2020 gives us a peak into Jayson’s life as he grew up in a trailer park, watching his father work hard for very little payoff. Jayson discusses the lessons he learned from that experience, and how he never wants to be in that situation. He also talks about the other important people in his life, how he views bad situations, and becoming proactive during pivotal moments in his business. Highlights: Who gives Jayson motivation Pivotal moments in the business The lessons Jayson has taken from different people in his life Creating a positive outlook in life Selling home security in 2008 Using proactive thinking to overcome bad situations Anticipating the next pivotal moment in your business Jayson’s struggle to find happiness Becoming a even keeled leader And much more… GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER - AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE! Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!  It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters! PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.  Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers Social‌ ‌Media:‌ Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌ Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey. Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show we’re continuing our Power Play series, where Jayson gives you advice on the different aspects of life and business to help you become a top dog! Today Jayson talks about how to build a successful long lasting brand. Jayson discusses what he and his company went through while creating a new brand for themselves, and the struggles that come along with it, and why he’s so excited for the new direction. He also talks about some other brands and why they’ve been so successful. Highlights: Promote yourself enough that the people around you get annoyed Focus on the people that believe in you The three rules for building a successful brand internally Story of creating a new brand for Pink Energy Don’t feed into the hate, focus on helping the customer instead Figure out your company’s focus Create a 40 second elevator pitch You have to be all in on your brand What is your brand’s mission? And much more… GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER - AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE! Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!  It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters! SPONSORS: The Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations Bambee - Visit bambee.com/underdog ShipStation - Ship more in less time with ShipStation.com use my offer code, TRUEUNDERDOG to get a 60-day free trial Credit Karma Credit Cards - Go to CreditKarma.com or the Credit Karma app to find the card for you Audible - Visit Audible.com/thebiglie PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.  Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers Social‌ ‌Media:‌ Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌ Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey. Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ ‌ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show we’re replaying an episode from 2020 with the country barbie, Becca Bowen. Becca has an unstoppable attitude that has not only allowed her to become a country star, but also got her to the top of the Ms. Bikini Fitness championship. Becca talks about the stigma of being a single mom, and how she tries to squeeze as much out of life as she can. She also talks about how happiness is found in experiences and the people around you. Highlights: How Becca started singing Who Becca’s musical inspirations are Becoming the reigning Ms. Bikini Fitness United States The stigma of being a single mom Why we need to live every moment like it’s our last Squeezing as much out of life as possible How every decision affects your life and the lives around you What you absorb changes your mindset And much more… GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER - AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE! Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!  It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters! SPONSORS: PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.  Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers Mentioned in the Episode: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becca_bowen_/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/becca_bowen_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beccabowenmusic Social‌ ‌Media:‌ Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌ Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey. Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ ‌ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show Jayson is talking with Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions defensive end. Aidan was selected #2 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. He is a strong believer in manifesting what you want in life and putting in the work, making sacrifices, and giving everything you have to those goals. Jayson talks with Aidan about what it’s like heading into a struggling Detroit Lions defense, how he is going to try and be a leader on this team, not with his words, but with his actions. Aidan also talks about feeling the winning spirit in the air of Detroit this year with the moves they’ve made. Highlights: Aidan playing at the same college as his dad Hard work beats talent every time Being forgotten in Aidan’s Junior year due to injury Controlling the controllables and giving 100% every play Having the confidence in yourself to achieve greatness Aidan’s leadership qualities he’s bringing to Detroit Going against the next level of competition Manifesting a perfect rookie season Dealing with the hype, coming to Detroit Feeling the winning spirit in the air You need to put the work in to manifest properly GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER - AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE! Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!  It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters! SPONSORS: The Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations Faherty - Head to fahertybrand.com/trueunderdog and use code TrueUnderdog at checkout to get 20% OFF! ExpressVPN - Visit my exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/trueunderdog and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package. Audible - Visit Audible.com/thebiglie Credit Karma Credit Cards - Go to CreditKarma.com or the Credit Karma app to find the card for you PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.  Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers Social‌ ‌Media:‌ Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌ Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey. Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ ‌ Guest Social Handles / Links In The Episode: Website: https://app.mykeylive.com/keychain/profile/aidanhutchinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidanhutch97/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/aidanhutch97 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show we’re talking with Denver Broncos punter, Sam Martin. Jayson, along with co-host John LeBlanc, talk to Sam about being the first punter in Appalachian State history to receive a scholarship for kicking. However, Sam didn’t start as a punter in college, he began his college career being second best as a field goal kicker. Sam used that challenge to create his own map, and start punting for the team, which led to his success, and eventually landed him a spot in the NFL. Sam believes in keeping a positive outlook on life, and gaining a fresh perspective whenever he can. Highlights: Breaking the punter stereotypes in football Growing up playing soccer Being the first kicker in Appalachian State to get a scholarship Struggling to become a great kicker Learning to punt sophomore year, and becoming a starter How Sam created his own map in his career Using your past failures as a guide for future problems The value of gaining perspective And so much more… GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER - AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE! Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!  It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters! SPONSORS: Faherty - Head to fahertybrand.com/trueunderdog and use code TrueUnderdog at checkout to get 20% OFF! The Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations Open Door Capital - Go to investwithodc.com to learn more! ExpressVPN - Visit my exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/trueunderdog and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package. PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.  Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers Social‌ ‌Media:‌ Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌ Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey. Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show we’re talking with previous free safety for the Detroit Lions, Tavon Wilson about the difficulties he endured while growing up in the hood. Tavon talks about how he finds the extra motivation he needs, and who he can always look to in his life for inspiration. Tavon discusses what it’s like to go to the Super Bowl, and getting to share that experience with the most important people in his life. Tavon wasn’t invited to the NFL combine, but he knew he was better than the majority of those players, so he used the fact that he wasn’t invited to push himself even further. Highlights: Growing up without a proper support system Using that tough situation to become a better person How Tavon created his own supportive environment What position Tavon played in college and how that evolved into safety Not getting invited to the NFL combine was the best thing that could have happened The feeling of winning the Super Bowl Not getting challenged by coaches until the NFL How Tavon reacts to the haters in his life And much more… GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER - AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE! Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!  It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters! SPONSORS: The Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations Open Door Capital - Go to investwithodc.com to learn more! ExpressVPN - Visit my exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/trueunderdog and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package. PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.  Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers Social‌ ‌Media:‌ Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌ Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey. Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ ‌ Guest Social Handles / Links In The Episode: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tavon.wilson/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tavonwilson?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show we have David Meltzer, the CEO of Sports 1, a sports marketing firm which he co-founded with hall of fame quarterback, Warren Moon. David talks about how when he was a kid, the only problems he had were money problems, and that was something that he wanted to fix. David talks about how he went to law school and became a successful lawyer, but it wasn’t exactly what he wanted to be doing, so he quit and started selling “the internet” in 1992. He was on top of the world, creating business in Silicon Valley. Then in 2008 everything came crashing down. David surrounded himself with the wrong people and started losing sight of the values that got him to where he was. David now has a better understanding of what helped him become successful and stay successful, a mix between money and faith. David now has 4 books out, helping other people get to where he is at now, Connected to Goodness, Compassion in Capitalism, Creating the Life You Love, and Gametime Decision Making. Highlights: Creating your millionaire aspirations Having the ability to adapt and change will make you money Valuing money in an unhealthy way How David shifted his paradigm and revalued his life How Rocky Balboa changed David’s life at his lowest point Combining faith and money to live a fulfilling life Using money to shop for the right things in life (helping others) Teaching our kids how to achieve their dreams and experience life Why pursuing your dreams creates happiness in your life GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER - AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE! Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!  It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters! SPONSORS: PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.  Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers Social‌ ‌Media:‌ Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌ Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey. Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ ‌ Guest Social Handles / Links In The Episode: Website: https://dmeltzer.com/ Books:https://www.amazon.com/David-Meltzer/e/B00KH9W2SC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmeltzer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmeltzer11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices