What does it really take to build, scale, and exit an $87M company...and then start over?
In this episode, Justin Freishtat opens up about the suck and the beauty of being human while chasing success. From grinding 80-hour weeks in door-to-door sales to raising capital for multi-billion-dollar developments, Justin shares the war stories behind the wins, the massive losses that stripped his ego, and the perspective shifts that rebuilt his life.
You’ll hear:
Why suffering is the price of admission for meaningful success
The moment that forced Justin to take full ownership of his life
Why “forced innovation” after loss is the real key to growth
How chasing validation nearly destroyed his peace and relationships
The mindset shift that made authenticity his ultimate competitive edge
If you’ve ever questioned whether the grind is worth it, or wondered how to turn setbacks into fuel for your next level, then this episode is just for you.
In Part 2 of my conversation with Larry Hagner, we dive into what it really means to lead as a father, a husband, and a man.
Larry shares why today’s dads want more than just “provide and survive,” and how real influence only comes through connection. We unpack the four dimensions of connection—body, mind, heart, and spirit—and why vulnerability, not force, is the key to building trust.
You’ll also hear:
Why calm, patient presence is the most masculine energy you can bring
A powerful story of guiding his son blindfolded through “bear traps” that reveals the art of clear communication
The accountability system Larry uses daily to stay aligned in marriage, fatherhood, business, and life
How his new book The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood can help you create lasting impact at home
If you want to lead with more courage, consistency, and emotional mastery—this episode is for you.
This is Part 1 of a 2-part, raw and powerful conversation with Larry Hagner—host of The Dad Edge podcast and one of the most trusted voices for high-performing fathers and husbands.
Larry opens up about the darkest moment of his fatherhood journey: the pain, the guilt, and the pivotal decision that changed everything.
We talk about the shame men carry, the stories we hold onto, and why so many high-achieving dads stay stuck even when they know better.
This episode will challenge you to take a hard look in the mirror and ask:
What are you still carrying that’s holding you back from being the man your family deserves?
We unpack:
The hidden guilt sabotaging your leadership at home
Why most men never truly forgive themselves
The difference between being present and actually connected
How pain can become the fuel for your purpose
And if you're a dad or leader looking to grow, make sure you preorder Larry’s new book, The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood, dropping Sept 16th.
I already preordered mine—do yourself and your family a favor, and go get yours too.
🎧 Part 2 drops next week, where we go even deeper into healing, surrender, and how to finally let go of what’s holding you back.
Why do so many high-achieving men succeed on paper but struggle to create the deep, connected relationships they really want?
In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by David Chambers — men’s coach, speaker, and host of The Authentic Man Podcast. David helps men overcome avoidant attachment, heal shame around vulnerability, and step into relationships built on trust, intimacy, and authenticity.
We dig into:
Why vulnerability is the missing link for so many men
How to recognize and break free from avoidant patterns
Practical steps to build emotional awareness and deeper connection
The intersection of conscious masculinity and modern dating
If you’ve ever felt like you’re winning in business but losing in love, or if you want to lead with more honesty and courage in every area of life, this episode is your roadmap.
Follow David:
Instagram – @theauthenticman_
Website – theauthenticman.net
You’re not stuck because you’re lazy.
You’re stuck because you’ve traded fear for familiarity… and faith for control.
In this episode, we dive deep into why fear isn’t your enemy it’s your indicator. And why faith, not certainty, is the only way you’ll ever feel fully alive.
We cover:
✅ Why fear without purpose is just chaos (and how to flip it into clarity)
✅ How to spot the hidden “comfort traps” killing your fulfillment
✅ The real reason your goals feel flat, even when you're winning
✅ 4 tactical tools to help you lead with faith (not fear)
✅ The weekly “Stretch Rep” that builds confidence in the unknown
If you're tired of playing it safe and ready to lead from courage...
🎯 It's time to get to work.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding back your voice, playing small, or waiting to feel “ready” before showing up fully—this episode is your sign to stop waiting.
In this conversation with high-performance coach and author Jonny Pardoe, we break down how consistently showing up in podcasting creates a compound effect on your confidence, clarity, and identity.
Inside the episode:
Why using your voice unlocks new levels of self-belief
How podcasting builds momentum in other areas of life
The hidden benefits of public vulnerability
Why you don’t need a huge audience to make massive internal shifts
⚠️ Heads up: My mic didn’t register correctly during recording, so there’s some echo on my end—but stick with it. The insights are worth it.
If you’ve been playing small or waiting to feel ready… this one will light a fire under you.
Most high performers know how to grind. They know how to push. But ask them to sit still without an agenda, without a fire to put out and their mind starts to panic.
Because when the noise stops… the truth starts to speak.
This episode dives into one of the most overlooked skills in peak performance: stillness. Not passivity. Not laziness. Intentional, strategic stillness. The kind that creates clarity, not chaos.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
Why your constant busyness is really just fear in disguise
How to stop reacting and start operating from power
The mindset shift that turns stillness into a weapon
Tactical tools to build clarity into your week
A challenge to face what you’ve been avoiding in the silence
If you're constantly solving, fixing, or chasing and you're ready to move with purpose instead of pressure. Then this one is just for you.
Ever said, “I just don’t feel like it” and used that as your reason not to follow through?
You’re not alone. But here’s the truth: that resistance you feel? It’s not a sign to stop. It’s a chemical reaction in your brain. And if you keep letting your feelings dictate your actions, you’ll keep building the identity of someone who only shows up when it’s easy.
In this episode, we break down what your feelings really are from the chemical and neurological perspective and why they have so much influence over your behavior.
You’ll learn how to override those default responses, anchor your actions in your identity, and build unshakable consistency even when motivation is nowhere to be found.
Whether it’s skipping the gym, hitting snooze, or avoiding that boring task, you’ll finally understand what’s really going on in your brain… and how to take back control.
If you’re ready to stop being a slave to your emotions and start living in alignment with who you want to be, this one is just for you.
High performers don’t quit because it’s hard.
They quit because they confuse planning with progress.
If you’ve been stuck in “prep mode,” overthinking your next move, or telling yourself you’re not ready yet—this episode is going to call you out.
You’ll learn:
Why your obsession with clarity is killing your momentum
The brutal truth about commitment (and why most people don’t really have it)
How to shift from perfection paralysis to powerful, consistent action
A step-by-step strategy to recommit to what you say you want—and actually follow through
This isn’t about motivation. It’s about identity, discipline, and choosing to become the person who finishes what they start.
If you’re done with excuses and ready to get real—this one’s for you.
Why trying to “do it perfect” is just your excuse to not start.
Are you stuck at the starting line—too busy preparing, too scared to begin—or rerunning past glory that you can’t match? You’re not alone. In this episode, I dive into the two mental traps that hold us back: the discomfort of being a beginner, and the frustration of not immediately regaining former greatness. Whether it’s building a new habit, restarting the gym, launching a project, or repairing a relationship—waiting for perfection is just an illusion that keeps you stuck.
👉 What to expect in this episode:
A real-talk look at why impatience, comparison, and fear of failure sabotage high performers.
Our awkward journey—from six months of clunky date nights to the breakthrough that made it feel normal again—as a powerful reminder that imperfect action leads to progress.
A clear roadmap:
Embrace where you really are (base camp, not peak)
Lower the bar for entry (small reps matter more than big wins)
Track progress—not perfection (tiny wins stack into momentum)
This isn’t about willpower—or how driven you are. It’s about letting go of unrealistic expectations, showing up, and trusting the process. Ready to move forward, no matter how messy? Let’s keep it imperfect—and powerful.
You’ve read the books.
Heard the advice.
Made the plan.
So why the hell aren’t you doing it?
This episode breaks down the brutal truth behind inaction—not from a place of shame, but from clarity. Because high achievers don’t fail from lack of knowledge… they fail from avoiding what actually matters.
We’ll unpack:
The real reason you keep “spinning your wheels” instead of moving forward
Why your brain is biologically addicted to busy work over needle-movers
The two hidden forms of avoidance that are silently sabotaging your progress
How to stop overfunctioning out of fear and start showing up with clarity
Three tactical steps to break the loop and start taking aligned, courageous action—today
This isn’t another hype-up session.
It’s a wake-up call.
If you’re tired of knowing but not doing—this one’s for you.
🎧 Hit play, take notes, and let’s get to work.
We live in a culture obsessed with “arriving.”
Million-dollar business. Perfect marriage. Six-pack abs.
And when we don’t get there fast enough, we start thinking something’s wrong—with the process… or worse, with us.
But what if the reason you feel stuck, frustrated, or constantly behind isn’t because you’re broken—
It’s because you’ve forgotten what mastery actually is.
In this episode, I break down why high achievers resist mastery, the real science behind why chasing the finish line leaves you empty, and how to rewire your brain to fall in love with the process again.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why your brain rewards pursuit—not perfection
✅ How to stop killing your own momentum with unrealistic expectations
✅ The mindset shift that will bring more meaning to your marriage, business, health, and parenting
✅ How to practice mastery in real, daily moments
This one’s raw, practical, and real. If you’ve ever said “I should be further along by now…” this one’s for you.
I had the life most people would call “successful.”
The house. The job. The body.
But inside? I felt like a ghost in my own life.
I was driven. Focused. Grinding toward the next milestone.
But I didn’t realize how far I had drifted from the people I said mattered most—
until the night my wife stood at the edge of our bed and told me she was leaving.
In this episode, I share the raw, unfiltered truth about what unchecked ambition can cost you—and how I fought to rebuild my connection to the people I love without giving up the drive that fuels me.
Inside, you’ll learn:
Why high performers emotionally check out without realizing it
The hidden belief that kept me chasing more while feeling empty
How I rebuilt my marriage and reconnected with my kids
The 6 shifts that helped me lead my life—with presence, not just pressure
If you’ve been grinding so hard that you’re losing yourself—or the people who matter most—this episode is your wake-up call.
You don’t have to choose between your ambition and your relationships.
But you do have to be honest about what truly matters.
You’re not broken. You’re just fried.
If you’ve ever felt like your emotions are running the show—rage, shame, anxiety, burnout—this episode is your wake-up call. Because what you’re dealing with isn’t a mindset problem. It’s a nervous system problem.
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down:
Why high performers don’t need more motivation—they need regulation
How to recognize when your nervous system is in survival mode (and how to shift it)
The 3R Framework I use to get out of emotional spirals and back in control
Real science-backed tools to help you reset—fast
This isn’t about “thinking positive” or pushing through.
It’s about training the system that drives everything.
If you’re ready to stop spiraling and start owning your responses—this one’s for you.
🎧 Let’s get to work.
Ever reach the end of the day and think, “What did I even do today?”
You answered emails. Took the calls. Checked all the boxes—
but it all felt… empty.
That’s not burnout. That’s not boredom.
That’s the absence of presence.
In this episode, we’re diving into what presence really means for a high performer—and why it might be the missing piece between your success and your fulfillment.
You’ll learn:
Why most high achievers are mentally stuck in the past or obsessed with the future
What presence does to your brain, your relationships, and your results
Simple, tactical ways to reclaim presence in your day—even if you feel disconnected now
How one client repaired his marriage, reconnected with his kids, and reignited his business by practicing just 15 minutes of presence a day
This episode is your wake-up call back into your life.
If you’ve ever told yourself, “I just need to be more confident”… this one’s for you.
Because here’s the truth: confidence isn’t something you have—it’s something you build.
And no, it doesn’t come from more motivation, more information, or waiting until you feel ready.
It comes from reps. From action. From learning how to move with fear, not wait for it to disappear.
In this episode, Creighton breaks down a 5-part framework to help you:
Identify the real fear that’s holding you back
Challenge the story your brain is running on autopilot
Define what confidence actually looks like for you
Build your environment and accountability for sustainable momentum
And take the kind of action that earns confidence, not just hopes for it
This isn’t fluff. It’s neuroscience-backed, action-driven, and built for high performers who are tired of pretending—and ready to show up with the belief to match their ability.
🎯 Ready to stop stalling and start stacking wins? Hit play now.
You pride yourself on being the one who gets it done.
No excuses. No handouts. No help.
But what if the very mindset that helped you rise… is now the one keeping you stuck?
In this episode, we’re exposing one of the biggest myths in high-performance culture:
👉 That real strength means going it alone.
You’ll learn:
Why isolation feels safer—but keeps you stagnant
How the “prove yourself” mentality secretly caps your growth
And the tactical mindset shifts and actions to finally drop the lone wolf armor—and start scaling your life
If you're tired of carrying the whole load and wondering why progress feels so damn heavy…
This episode is the permission and blueprint you didn’t know you needed.
It’s time to stop isolating and start expanding.
Let’s get to work.
Ever feel like you're just floating through life? Not drowning. Not thriving. Just… stuck.
You’re not broken—and you don’t need more motivation. You just need movement.
In this episode, I break down exactly how to manufacture momentum from scratch—no perfect plan required. I’ll walk you through:
✅ How to spot the early warning signs that you’re drifting
✅ Why over-control and burnout are masking something deeper
✅ And the 4-step blueprint to reignite your life—starting with ONE micro-win
This isn’t another rah-rah motivational pep talk. It’s a tactical reset. If you’ve been stuck, numb, or spinning your wheels... this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.
Let’s stop floating. Let’s start building.
Hit play—and let’s get to work.
Despite what you think... You’re not lazy. You’re not broken.
You’re just disconnected from your purpose.
In this episode, we’re unpacking the real reason so many high performers feel stuck—even when they’re doing all the “right” things. You’ve been checking the boxes, chasing success, and grinding your way through life… but something still feels off.
That’s because your brain, your energy, and your fulfillment are all fueled by alignment—and without purpose, everything starts to feel like a grind.
Here’s what we’re diving into:
Why you can’t just keep grinding your way to a meaningful life
What’s actually happening in your brain when you ignore your purpose
How to rebuild your purpose through action—not overthinking
A 3-step framework to reconnect with what lights you up
What to do when you have no idea what your purpose is anymore
If you’ve been feeling numb, directionless, or burned out—even with a “successful” life—this episode will challenge you to pause, get honest, and take one small step back to you.
Because your purpose isn’t something you find.
It’s something you build.
You’ve been doing the work.
Waking up early. Staying disciplined. Saying no when it’s hard.
But deep down… it still feels like a fight.
You thought it would get easier by now.
But here’s the truth nobody talks about:
You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your identity.
In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and going straight to the real reason high performers stay stuck—they’re trying to force new habits with an old identity.
We’ll break down:
What identity really is (it’s not just mindset)
Why your brain resists change—even when you’re doing the right things
The neuroscience behind automatic behavior
A 4-step process to actually rewire your identity and make success feel natural
If you’re tired of white-knuckling your growth and want to become the person who just is consistent, driven, and unstoppable—this episode is your blueprint.
Let’s stop grinding in misalignment.
Let’s build the version of you who no longer needs to try—because it’s just who you are.