The Secret To Success with CJ, Karl, Jemal & Eric Thomas
The Resonance Network
In this episode of the "Secret to Success" podcast, CJ hosts an engaging conversation featuring co-host Karl Wesley Phillips, Dr. King, ET and special guest Gersh King. The episode kicks off with the hosts catching up, sharing a light-hearted and humorous dialogue that sets the tone for an inspiring discussion.Gersh King, a physical therapist known for his exceptional skills and dedication, shares his journey of personal and professional growth. He discusses his experiences with challenges such as homelessness, ADHD, and anxiety, and how he overcame them through intense dedication to his craft and personal development. Gersh emphasizes the importance of impact over monetary gain, explaining how he discovered fulfillment through service and honing his skills. He also delves into his rigorous routine, including his practice of lunges and a disciplined workout regimen inspired by figures like Bruce Lee.The hosts touch on topics like the power of breathing techniques to manage anxiety and enhance focus. Gersh leads a brief breathing exercise to demonstrate how proper breathing can ground you and activate the parasympathetic system for relaxation. The conversation further explores philosophies from Bruce Lee, the significance of being authentic, and how to harness one's energy and skills to become a master in their field.This episode is a deep dive into the mindset and practices required to achieve personal and professional mastery, offering listeners practical tips and inspiration to pursue their own paths to success.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 50min
509 - The Comparison That’s Destroying You
In this powerful continuation of last week’s conversation, the S2S crew dives deep into the truth about circles, ego, and why so many people stay stuck.
💡ET, CJ, Karl, Jemal and Pastor TJ break down:
- Why your circle can be the biggest ceiling on your future 🚫
- How comparison keeps you frustrated, broke, and unfulfilled
- The hidden difference between a real anchor and a pseudo-anchor (ego)
- Why honesty about where you are is the first step to growth
- How exposure to the right people can transform your entire life 🌍
Too many people are failing not because of lack of talent, but because of the people they’re surrounded by and the lies they tell themselves. This episode is a reality check and a roadmap to building a stronger foundation for your family, your legacy, and your future.
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👉 Question of the week: Is your circle helping you grow, or holding you back? Drop your answer in the comments.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 48min
508 - The #1 Thing Your Kids Need More Than Money
Parents think the best gift they can give their kids is money. But the truth? Money alone isn’t enough.
In this powerful episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, ET, CJ, Karl & TJ unpack the story of Vontrell — a star athlete whose NFL dream collapsed after repeated injuries. Lost and struggling, he fell into security jobs and uncertainty… until Marlon & Camille stepped in.
Instead of letting him sink, they gave him something far greater than money:
A car to drive.
A place to live.
His basic expenses covered.
In other words, they gave him a margin of error — room to fail, recover, and chase his next dream. That margin led to marriage, a new home, and eventually a million-dollar contract.
Here’s what you’ll learn in Part 1:
- Why your kids need stability more than a paycheck
- How to create room for failure without destroying their future
- Why marriages and money collapse when there’s no foundation
- The hidden sacrifices that build true legacy
- ET’s challenge: how do you stay hungry when you’re already full?
This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation that every parent, leader, and dreamer needs to hear.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 6min
507 - 👉 Why Stress Is Killing You (And How to Eliminate It)
Chronic stress is silently killing your energy, focus, and health. In this episode, learn how to eliminate stress, gain mental clarity, and thrive.
Stress isn’t about your job, marriage, or circumstances—it’s about your perception of them. In this powerful episode, the S2S crew sits down with Lisa Angel Smith to break down the difference between acute stress and chronic stress, why managing stress isn’t enough, and how to actually eliminate it from your life.
Lisa shares her journey, how diet and daily routines impact mental clarity, and the formula for reducing stress through Exit, Enter, and Engagement strategies. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck—this is the conversation that will set you free.
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Let’s get free together. 💯
Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 2min
506 - The Real Reason You’re Still Broke: Stop Listening to the Wrong People
This week on the Secret to Success Podcast, the guys go deep on why most people stay stuck financially and personally. From Cracker Barrel’s branding mistakes to the truth about passive income, standards, and self-sabotage—this episode will challenge you to stop listening to the wrong voices and finally become the right person.
🚨 Topics covered:
- Why Cracker Barrel got punked and what it teaches us about chasing approval.
- “One Property Away”: how to shift from active to true passive income.
- The real age standards for being called Big Bro, Unk, OG, and Pops.
- Why information without execution will keep you broke.
- The danger of participation trophies in jobs, schools, and life.
💡 Don’t just chase checks—learn how to build a system that frees you to do what you love with the people you love.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 52min
505 - Stop Drifting: The 70/30 Rule That Keeps You From Going Broke
If you’re not intentional with money, marriage, or business, you’ll accidentally end up broke. 💥
In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, the guys break down the 70/30 rule and why discipline beats feelings every time. They show how anchors—non-negotiable principles—keep you from drifting into bad deals, broken marriages, or wasted years.
👉 Why the 70/30 rule protects your finances
👉 How to choose anchors that prevent drifting
👉 Why emotions kill wealth, but discipline builds it
This conversation is raw, practical, and guaranteed to make you re-evaluate your habits. Don’t drift. Lock in your anchors.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 58min
504 - F* the Anchor? Why Most People Drift Through Life...
F* the Anchor. Yeah, we said it. But it’s not what you think. In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, ET, CJ, Karl, and Jemal break down why so many people are drifting in life—financially, relationally, and spiritually—because they don’t have anchors holding them steady.
The guys talk about:
Why margin for error matters in your money, marriage, and health
How real estate formulas apply to every area of life
Lessons from Little League World Series to building legacy
The difference between drifting and being anchored
It’s one of the most raw and practical conversations yet—funny, unfiltered, and guaranteed to challenge how you think about success.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 43min
503 - Praying Won’t Fix Stupid Habits (Here’s What Will)
You keep praying for a better life — more money, a better marriage, peace of mind — but nothing changes. Why? Because prayer won’t fix stupid habits.
You can pray all day, but if you’re still eating like trash, still blaming everybody else, still out of order… don’t expect different results.
In this episode, CJ, ET, and Pastor TJ break down why your sequence matters more than your intentions — and why God’s blessings aren’t missing, you’re just out of alignment.
👊 What you’ll get from this episode:
The painful truth about why prayer without work fails
How being “out of order” destroys success in every area
The cheat code of sequence — and how to reset it
Why accountability beats excuses every time
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Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 11min
502 - Stop Holding It In - You’re Destroying Your Relationships
You think staying quiet is keeping the peace — but it’s killing your marriage, your friendships, and your opportunities. In this raw conversation from the S2S Podcast, the guys get brutally honest about the damage caused by holding things in for years, avoiding hard conversations, and expecting others to “just know” how you feel.
Learn why unspoken frustrations become resentment, how your silence might be teaching your kids unhealthy patterns, and why the same energy you use to make excuses could have already fixed the problem. From marriage lessons to personal breakthroughs, this episode is a wake-up call to speak up, take responsibility, and stop self-sabotaging the relationships that matter most.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 1h 4min
501 - 😳 The Real Reason People Cut You Off (Even If You’ve Been Loyal)
Why do people cut you off even after years of loyalty? In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, ET, CJ, Karl, and Jamal break down a truth most people don’t want to face: being loyal isn’t enough if you’re no longer an asset.
From Dede’s emotional revelation about feeling unprotected, to the raw talk about marriages, business partnerships, and friendships—this episode will challenge how you see your own relationships and the value you bring.
🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why loyalty without value leads to being replaced
How to stay indispensable in your relationships and work
The power of communication to save what matters
When to step up and when to let go
👉 Watch until the end—the conversation gets REAL.
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Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 56min
🎉 500 Episodes Later… The Biggest S2S Podcast Party EVER (LIVE!) 🎉
🔥 500 EPISODES! 🔥
Join Eric Thomas (ET), CJ, Karl, and Jemal for a LIVE celebration of 500 episodes of the Secret to Success Podcast! This isn’t just another episode – it’s a moment in history. Expect laughs, surprises, special guests and the raw motivation that’s kept us going for nearly a decade.
🚨 What to Expect:
Behind-the-scenes stories we’ve NEVER shared before
LIVE Q&A with the S2S crew
Special shoutouts to our day-ones and Patreon family
Big announcements you don’t want to miss!
💥 Whether you’ve been rocking with us since episode 1 or just joined the movement, this is YOUR party too. Pull up live, bring your energy, and let’s celebrate what happens when you refuse to quit!
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🎯 Comment below: What’s been YOUR favorite S2S moment over the past 500 episodes?
