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Texas High School football is one of the greatest sports spectacles in the nation. The term Friday Night Lights was coined there, and it so aptly applies. Each Friday, stadiums throughout the state are bursting at the seams with friends, family members, and adoring fans all cheering for their side to bring the W home. Our guest today knows a little bit about those things and more.Coming out of Texas, Chase Griffin was one of the most heavily recruited athletes in the nation. He chose UCLA and has never looked back. He’s always been a multi-layered kind of guy, but with the advent of NIL, he’s become even more layered. A man of many talents, today he shares his journey to football stardom, how he leverages NIL, and the goals he has for life beyond the playing field. He’s more than a ballplayer and his experiences will no doubt inspire you to chase your dreams and make life happen!In This Episode(1:46) – Born in California, moved to Texas because his parents favored the pace of Austin over Los Angeles.(3:12) – Soccer was his first love, not football, but playing the violin taught him how to train.(4:15) – His interest in football caused his music participation to trend down.(5:52) – The big switch from soccer to football occurs. (7:01) – Chase discusses the role of faith in his life.(8:42) – His father helps him get over Pop Warner Blues. (11:00) – Friday Night Lights prepared him for the big time.(16:20) – Chase discusses how he positioned himself as someone a major brand could trust. (17:48) – Remaining humble when the world tells you you’re the greatest.(18:10) – How Chase shares the wealth of opportunity. (20:33) – Instead of just doing NIL, Chase wants to be THE NIL choice of brands.(21:20) – NIL money and how it impacts life is subjective.(23:23) – Teaching financial literacy with a current NFL star. (24:08) – Revenue sharing is on the way according to Chase. (25:00) – His NFL dreams.(27:04) – Chase delivers a message to young dreamers.Our GuestComing out of Texas, Chase Griffin was widely recognized as one of the premier talents in the nation and signed to play at UCLA. He dreams of one day playing in the NFL, but he also has other ambitions beyond the playing field. His broad perspective and the ability to see the big picture consistently make him one of the top targets for major brands, looking to capitalize in this new NIL environment. Hawke Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hawkemedia/https://www.instagram.com/hawkemedia/?hl=en https://hawkemedia.com/https://twitter.com/hawkemediahttps://www.facebook.com/hawkemedia/Chase Griffinhttps://www.instagram.com/chaseqb11/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@chaseqb11?lang=enhttps://twitter.com/ChaseQB11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Texas High School football is one of the greatest sports spectacles in the nation. The term Friday Night Lights was coined there, and it so aptly applies. Each Friday, stadiums throughout the state are bursting at the seams with friends, family members, and adoring fans all cheering for their side to bring the W home. Our guest today knows a little bit about those things and more.Coming out of Texas, Chase Griffin was one of the most heavily recruited athletes in the nation. He chose UCLA and has never looked back. He’s always been a multi-layered kind of guy, but with the advent of NIL, he’s become even more layered. A man of many talents, today he shares his journey to football stardom, how he leverages NIL, and the goals he has for life beyond the playing field. He’s more than a ballplayer and his experiences will no doubt inspire you to chase your dreams and make life happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone has a story. A story of how they got their start, how they almost decided to stop, and what ultimately kept them going. Life is truly a journey and the lessons you learn along the way, how you apply them, and the people you’re blessed to meet at every stage are what make living in this crazy world of ours so beautiful. No one got here by accident, and we all have a purpose, a role we were sent to play, and finding those things is a doorway that leads to something truly special. Our guest today has an amazing story of evolution and how he arrived at an incredible place in his life. Erwin McManus is a man of many talents. From being a best-selling author to fashion designer, in-demand business coach public speaker, and pastor at Mosaic, the church he founded. Today he sits down to talk about his unlikely journey and how he found truth and meaning in life as well as his passion for helping others find the same things. This is an amazing conversation with an equally amazing man!In This Episode(2:18) – Erwin never knew his real father, but he struggled with addiction.(4:26) – Civil war in El Salvador made his move to the US permanent. (5:37) – Erwin talks about how his home country is steeped in violence, but he remains hopeful. (8:30) – Erwin falls in love with contraband and lives in a fantasy world by the first grade.(11:38) – Being born into poverty limits your ability to dream. (14:51) – Living with a brain that’s both awake and asleep.(18:14) – He never felt like he belonged at the age he was. (23:00) – Searching for the meaning of life at the age of 17.(29:54) – Erwin becomes a student of faith while studying at UNC. (34:27) – Erwin outlines what love and marriage became for him, because of her. (44:14) – A fair world doesn’t exist. (50:03) – The interesting dynamic of entrepreneurs. (51:40) – Make it a hobby, until it becomes a craft, then monetize it.Our GuestErwin McManus is an iconoclast, artist, and cultural thought leader known for his integration of creativity and spirituality.He is the founder and lead pastor of Mosaic, a Los Angeles-based church of faith recognized as one of America’s most influential and innovative churches.Resources and LinksHawke Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hawkemedia/https://www.instagram.com/hawkemedia/?hl=en https://hawkemedia.com/https://twitter.com/hawkemediahttps://www.facebook.com/hawkemedia/Erwin McManushttps://mosaic.org/https://www.youtube.com/mosaiclosangeleshttps://www.facebook.com/erwinmcmanushttps://www.instagram.com/erwinmcmanus/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone has a story. A story of how they got their start, how they almost decided to stop, and what ultimately kept them going. Life is truly a journey and the lessons you learn along the way, how you apply them, and the people you’re blessed to meet at every stage are what make living in this crazy world of ours so beautiful. No one got here by accident, and we all have a purpose, a role we were sent to play, and finding those things is a doorway that leads to something truly special. Our guest today has an amazing story of evolution and how he arrived at an incredible place in his life. Erwin McManus is a man of many talents. From being a best-selling author to fashion designer, in-demand business coach public speaker, and pastor at Mosaic, the church he founded. Today he sits down to talk about his unlikely journey and how he found truth and meaning in life as well as his passion for helping others find the same things. This is an amazing conversation with an equally amazing man! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you do what you love, then you’ll never have to work a day in your life. We’ve all heard that one a time or two. While the truth of it is debatable as getting to the place where you don’t have to work requires actually doing a lot of hard work, the concept behind the thought is interesting to say the least. Imagine a world where everyone lived that way. What a peaceful, harmonious place it would be and who knows, maybe one day we’ll get there. Today’s guest is a man who is doing what he loves and while he worked hard to make it happen, he’s having so much fun you can’t tell he’s working. David Heinemeier Hansson is one of the founding members and CTO of Basecamp, the project management and online collaboration solution. He’s also a man with a ton of outside interests including race car driving and photography to name a few. Today, David took a break to discuss how he got his start, a few tips for entrepreneurs just starting out, as well as the one piece of advice every person needs to hear. You’ll be inspired beyond your wildest dreams so be sure to tune in for this incredible conversation!In This Episode:(2:05) – Being good and competitive allows you to start late and thrive through effort. (4:00) – As a child, he was given a tremendous amount of independence.(5:07) – David shares his thoughts on the children of today and independence.(7:10) – David shares his views on children and video games. (9:10) – Views on social media as being more harmful than video games. (15:59) – Fascination with the web and HTML as well as founding a magazine. (19:29) – Basecamp pivots from just a software company. (21:08) – The growing pains for Basecamp.(23:38) – The Ruby Programming Language is an inspiration for David. (35:46) – Financial advice for entrepreneurs from David. (39:05) – David reveals that Basecamp was built on 10 hours per week. (41:23) – David discusses purchasing his first race car.(47:48) – Becoming addicted to growth is something David craves. (48:36) – The euphoria of racing.(51:07) – The joy of seeing your mind evolve.(55:40) – One piece of advice David offers to others trying to get to their place.Our GuestDavid Heinemeier Hansson is the creator of Ruby on Rails, cofounder of Basecamp & HEY, best-selling author, Le Mans class-winning racing driver, antitrust advocate, investor in Danish startups, frequent podcast guest, and family man.Resources and LinksDavid Heinemeier Hanssonhttps://dhh.dk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-heinemeier-hansson-374b18221/https://www.facebook.com/David-Heinemeier-Hansson-202635783131044/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you do what you love, then you’ll never have to work a day in your life. We’ve all heard that one a time or two. While the truth of it is debatable as getting to the place where you don’t have to work requires actually doing a lot of hard work, the concept behind the thought is interesting to say the least. Imagine a world where everyone lived that way. What a peaceful, harmonious place it would be and who knows, maybe one day we’ll get there. Today’s guest is a man who is doing what he loves and while he worked hard to make it happen, he’s having so much fun you can’t tell he’s working. David Heinemeier Hansson is one of the founding members and CTO of Basecamp, the project management and online collaboration solution. He’s also a man with a ton of outside interests including race car driving and photography to name a few. Today, David took a break to discuss how he got his start, a few tips for entrepreneurs just starting out, as well as the one piece of advice every person needs to hear. You’ll be inspired beyond your wildest dreams so be sure to tune in for this incredible conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to a band, there are so many different moving parts and pieces. There are voices to sing and give words to the music. The horns provide a background, and the keyboards and woodwinds also play an important role, bringing it all together and making a wonderful sound. But the argument can easily be made that the drums bring it all together. No instrument and that includes the human voice, makes a song a hit more than the drums … it’s just that simple!Our guest today is RaviDrums, a man considered to be drum royalty with an incredible sound that’s more revolutionary than music! He’s a man who has worked all over the music industry while living a life that is nothing short of incredible. Today, he’ll discuss his fascinating journey, the impact his family continues to have on the legacy he’s building, and the message of inspiration he received long ago that still fuels his passion. This is an awesome listen and a story of resilience and perseverance that will inspire you to fight for your dreams!In This Episode(2:56) – A drummer from birth is how DJ Ravidrums describes himself. (4:30) – Honing his skills in Bombay.(5:58) – Ted Nugent, Queen, and all the other greats are part of his young influences. (8:10) – Ravidrums discusses his parents’ young adult lives. (9:53) – His grandfather is embarrassed to the point of having a stroke due to a gambling debt.(13:51) – His uncle eventually inherits the company of the man who taught him math.(17:00) – Ravidrums outlines why so many American engineers are from India. (18:52) – Borrowing from 50 families to get money for his father to come to America.(20:32) – Why he named his business $8.(30:25) – Practicing 10 hours a day to be a rockstar. (35:26) – Winning the competition leads to offers from other bands.(36:40) – Crimson Glory life includes world tours and magazine covers. (37:25) – Band member begins dating a mob boss. (38:42) – Crimson Glory goes head-to-head with Nirvana.(39:33) – Things begin to fall apart.(41:19) – The pivotal conversation he had with his father leads him back to school.(49:08) – Building drumming connections in Los Angeles. (51:12) – Small beginnings at the hottest club in town. (52:49) – Ravidrums faces burnout, loses his jobs, but keeps his gigs.(59:00) – Ravidrums discusses his future and new projects on the horizon.(1:01:09) – Advice that changed his life.Our GuestRavi Jakhotia also known by his stage name DJ Ravidrums, a music producer, an electronic music artist DJ and drummer. He was the music director and drummer on the 2009 NBC TV series "Howie Do It" and the 2011 CBS TV series "Live to Dance". He performed at the Oscars in 2009 for "Slumdog Millionaire", at the Mariah Carey Infinity Las Vegas show as a special guest in 2015, Coachella, and Super Bowl pre-game shows throughout the years, including this year’s Super Bowl XL in Tampa.Resources and LinksDJ Ravidrumshttps://ravidrums.com/tv/https://www.facebook.com/DJRavidrumshttps://instagram.com/djravidrumshttps://twitter.com/djravidrumshttps://www.youtube.com/user/ravidrums Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to a band, there are so many different moving parts and pieces. There are voices to sing and give words to the music. The horns provide a background, and the keyboards and woodwinds also play an important role, bringing it all together and making a wonderful sound. But the argument can easily be made that the drums bring it all together. No instrument, and that includes the human voice, makes a song a hit more than the drums … it’s just that simple!Our guest today is Ravidrums, a man considered to be drum royalty with an incredible sound that’s more revolution than music! He’s a man who has worked all over the music industry while living a life that is nothing short of incredible. Today, he’ll discuss his fascinating journey, the impact his family continues to have on the legacy he’s building, and the message of inspiration he received long ago that still fuels his passion. This is an awesome listen and a story of resilience and perseverance that will inspire you to fight for your dreams! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone has dreams of being their own boss and all the trappings that come with this life. Being a successful entrepreneur is truly rewarding, and not just from a financial perspective. Sure, the money is nice, but it’s all the things that money affords you that make it all worth the grind. Time with family, traveling to fun and exciting places and just living life to the fullest, are often the prizes that drive this elite group of business owners and thinkers … and in a lot of cases, it starts early on. Today we meet Cameron Herold, also known as the CEO Whisperer. Cameron is an amazing business mind and entrepreneur who still applies the business principles his father taught him while growing up in Canada. The definition of a serial entrepreneur, by the age of 18, he had already founded an incredible 16 business ventures. Today, he joins us to discuss how he transfers his knowledge to others in a way that helps them realize exponential success in their business, regardless of the field. If you’re ready to get your business or life fast-tracking in the right direction, you can’t afford to miss this episode!In This Episode:(1:36) – Cameron gives insights into his journey, including his non-traditional classroom.(3:36) – His father tells him that getting a job is a bad idea. (4:13) – The hill presented an opportunity that Cameron capitalized on.(7:15) – Cameron discusses where his confidence comes from. (8:46) – Frivolous spending has never been part of his financial model.(10:50) – Challenges with entrepreneurship in grade school. (13:57) – Academic challenges due to his outside business ventures. (15:08) – The flyer experience that changed his business life. (16:20) – Recruiting and learning the franchise College Pro painting business hands-on. (19:32) – The new business environment at Gerber gives Cameron even more experience. (22:04) – Cameron decides to move into the junk industry. (23:24) – COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK.(27:26) – May 17, 2007, the meeting that ended his 1-800-GOT-JUNK experience.(30:34) – The time off and journaling led him to coach entrepreneurs. (36:53) – Building a community of smart people is important to your success. (37:54) – Enjoy the business journey, have fun along the way, and focus on what matters.Our GuestCameron Herold is the Founder of the COO Alliance & Second in Command Podcast. He’s known around the world as The CEO Whisperer and a quick review of his successful business track record shows why. He’s the mastermind behind hundreds of successful businesses and under his guidance and consultancy, they’ve realized exponential growth. His clients admire his approach where he only speaks from experience, shunning the theories that dominate most consultant arsenals. Resources and LinksCameron Heroldhttps://cameronherold.com/https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/https://linkedin.com/in/cameronheroldhttps://www.facebook.com/cameronherold/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVxhPgUCzGQQw0XuT9EeAFg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone has dreams of being their own boss and all the trappings that come with this life. Being a successful entrepreneur is truly rewarding, and not just from a financial perspective. Sure, the money is nice, but it’s all the things that money affords you that make it all worth the grind. Time with family, traveling to fun and exciting places and just living life to the fullest, are often the prizes that drive this elite group of business owners and thinkers … and in a lot of cases, it starts early on. Today we meet Cameron Herold, also known as the CEO Whisperer. Cameron is an amazing business mind and entrepreneur who still applies the business principles his father taught him while growing up in Canada. The definition of a serial entrepreneur, by the age of 18, he had already founded an incredible 16 business ventures. Today, he joins us to discuss how he transfers his knowledge to others in a way that helps them realize exponential success in their business, regardless of the field. If you’re ready to get your business or life fast-tracking in the right direction, you can’t afford to miss this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.