JAYSON WALLER UNLEASHED
Welcome to “Jayson Waller Unleashed”—the raw, no-holds-barred podcast where nothing is off-limits. This is more than a business show; it’s a deep dive into real life, raw truths, and wild stories people think about but rarely say out loud. 👀🤯🤘
Join Jayson as he digs into the highs and lows of life and entrepreneurship with powerhouse guests like Kevin O’Leary, Calvin Johnson, Barry Sanders, Kendra Lust, Eric Thomas, and Ed Mylett. Together, they tackle everything from fame and fortune to family drama, unspoken struggles, and, yes, even alien encounters.
Expect unfiltered conversations, explosive debates, and moments of unexpected vulnerability. And now, Jayson’s bringing his signature energy to Go Fund Yourself, a new, interactive crowdfunding show where CEOs pitch live, and viewers can invest on the spot—think Shark Tank with a twist.
If you’re ready for insights, laughs, and the kind of brutal honesty that’s as inspiring as it is entertaining, tune into “Jayson Waller Unleashed.” It’s not just a podcast; it’s an experience. #UnleashTheTruth #GoFundYourself #RealTalk
Latest episodes
Jun 15, 2020 • 1h 22min
#24: Never Give Up with Tim Yanetsko
Left by his dad. Left by his wife. Left only with a bag of clothes and little self-worth. Through a lifetime of anguish, POWERHOME district sales manager Tim Yanetsko is now living the life he’s always dreamed. Yanetsko tells True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John Leblanc his tear-jerking story on how he found the ambition to never surrender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2020 • 6min
#UnderdogBites: Chase Your Calling
True Underdog Jayson Waller loves the pursuit of success – not because the result is financial gain, but because it fulfills who he was meant to become. Waller’s fiery pep talk will make you understand there are no timeouts in life, and that change for the better lies in your hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 8, 2020 • 59min
#23: Seeing Michigan Sports Through Rose-Colored Glasses with Justin Rose
Detroit is the No. 1 sports market in America? You can’t get WXYZ sports reporter Justin Rose to say otherwise, and he explains why to True Underdog Jayson Waller. The three-time defending Michigan Emmy Award winner also shares some of the favorite stories and interviews while explaining the uniqueness of being a Michigan State alumnus in a Michigan Wolverines-first market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4, 2020 • 54min
#UnderdogBites: Building a Better Tomorrow
Think starting a business automatically makes you rich? True Underdog Jayson Waller knows that’s the perception, but he sets the record straight. Waller answers a number of other questions as he shares his blueprint on how he built his businesses, how he would structure America’s educational system, and reminisces about the time he wanted to become like Tom Cruise in Top Gun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 1, 2020 • 40min
#22: Living Fearlessly with Brandy Liberty
Brandy Liberty has traveled the world as a model, done makeup for stars such as Matthew McConaughey, owns a hairstyling business and has even spent time in marketing. She’s also a victim of domestic abuse, and one harrowing incident nearly ended her life. Liberty shares that story with True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John LeBlanc, and gives advice to others on what they need to do to escape similar circumstances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2020 • 30min
#21: Invest in Yourself and Make More Sales with Ben Brookhart
True Underdog Jayson Waller and POWERHOME SOLAR Chief Sales Officer Ben Brookhart have spent considerable time as sales professionals and entrepreneurs, and they’ve achieved substantial success in both roles because of their ability to sell themselves. Listen to their advice on how you can find your own success and sweep away doubts to reach your goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2020 • 1h 7min
#20: Making Failure Impossible with Johnny and George Nikollaj
Brothers Johnny and George Nikollaj 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. True Underdog 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2020 • 51min
#19: Struggling to Let Go with Abby Buchmiller, Gokce Donat and Brian Elias
Sit down for a master class in how to own and operate a successful business, with True Underdog Jayson Waller sharing his own insights and giving the chance for three other successful entrepreneurs -- Abby Buchmiller, Gokce Donat and Brian Elias – to share their own. What’s revealing is how even the most successful people can struggle in letting go as their business grows. The result is game-changing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2020 • 43min
#Interview: Leading Without a Map [The Empowering Futures Podcast]
What's it like to be the CEO during a pandemic? True Underdog Jayson Waller knows, and he shares with Matt Dery of The Empowering Futures Podcast Network what his company POWERHOME SOLAR has experienced since COVID-19 surfaced. Waller also shares inspiring details about the early days of his adult and entrepreneurial life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2020 • 41min
#18: Building a Foundation of Excellence with Gokce Donat
Gokce Donat specializes in building single-family custom homes near her home in suburban Detroit. How has she made it as a woman in a male-dominated construction field? Donat shares her formula for success with True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John LeBlanc, and her energy, humor and humility will also inspire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
