In this episode, we unpack how Brandon, a mental performance coach to NFL players, UFC fighters, boxers, and entrepreneurs, helps high performers reprogram their subconscious beliefs so they stop self-sabotaging and finally unlock ease, flow, and success.
Brandon Epstein is a mental performance coach for NFL players, UFC fighters, boxers, and entrepreneurs. He helps high performers reach their full potential by leveraging the power of the mind.
We talk about:
If you care about high performance, inner alignment, and rewiring your mindset for success, this one’s for you.
We Discussed:
00:00 - How Brandon Coaches Elite Athletes
06:54 - Why Vulnerability Makes You Stronger
14:01 - Discovering Mindfulness and Mental Training
19:48 - Visualization and Strength Gains
23:32 - Choosing Your Focus with Intention
30:51 - Transmuting Negative Beliefs
35:40 - Programming Success in Health and Business
49:43 - The Power of “Who, Not How”
🔗 Connect with Mitchell:
💻 Website: https://mitchelllandon.com/
📩 3-Minute Newsletter: https://making-connections.beehiiv.com/subscribe
👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllandoncohen/
🐦 X: https://x.com/MitchellLandon
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/mitchelllandon/
🎥 YT: https://www.youtube.com/@mitchellcohen
🔗 Connect with Brandon:
💻 Website: https://thebrandonepstein.com/
👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonepstein/
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandonepstein_/
🐦 X: https://x.com/brandonepstein_
Most people try to “network” to grow their career or business. Jordan Carroll does the opposite — and it works.
In this episode, we unpack how Jordan became a Superconnector — not by cold outreach or climbing ladders, but by consistently showing up, adding value, and building real friendships inside aligned communities.
We talk about:
Why “who, not how” is a mindset shift that can change everything
How to reconnect with the people already in your orbit
How community isn’t just leverage — it’s fuel
If you care about doing meaningful work with people you actually like being around — this one’s for you.
We Discussed:
00:00 - Building Relationships Through Events and Networking
07:53 - Building Partnerships and Creating Opportunities
14:52 - Creating Opportunities Through Proactive Networking
27:02 - Crafting Engaging LinkedIn Content Strategy
36:15 - The Eternal Process of Dying
41:27 - Prioritizing Relationships Through Scheduling
🔗 Connect with Mitchell:
💻 Website: https://mitchelllandon.com/
📩 3-minute Newsletter: https://making-connections.beehiiv.com/subscribe
👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllandoncohen/
🐦 X: https://x.com/MitchellLandon
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/mitchelllandon/
🎥 YT: https://www.youtube.com/@mitchellcohen
🔗Connect with Jordan:
💻 Website: https://www.jordanscarroll.com/
👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanscarroll/
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/jspensir
🎥 YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JordanCarroll/
🔗Links Mentioned:
https://www.jordanscarroll.com/lets-hang
https://mitchelllandon.com/hang/
Harvard grad, former McKinsey consultant, and seasoned entrepreneur Akash Kanojia shares powerful insights on mastering both emotional and financial intelligence. In this episode, Akash breaks down useful frameworks to build financial literacy, overcome emotional barriers, and effectively use feedback to drive personal and professional growth.
🔗 Connect with Mitchell:
💻 Website: https://mitchelllandon.com/
📩 3-minute Newsletter: https://making-connections.beehiiv.com/subscribe
👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllandoncohen/
🐦 X: https://x.com/MitchellLandon
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/mitchelllandon/
🔗Connect with Akash:
💻 Website: https://www.akashkanojia.com/
👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akashkanojia/
🐦X: https://x.com/akashmkanojia
🔗Links Mentioned:
https://www.akashkanojia.com/emotions-finance/a-technique-for-shifting-from-a-scarcity-to-an-abundance-mindset/
Grant Hushek, employee #1 at Hampton, just quit his job to grow his automation agency.
In this episode, Grant shares his favorite automations, the big trends he sees, and how anyone can get started today.
Timestamps
(00:00) Getting Started With Automations
(02:50) The Journey To Automation Consultancy
(06:05) Understanding Founders Need
(08:59) The Power Of Automation In Business
(11:48) Simple Steps To Begin Automating
(15:01) Practical Automation Examples
(17:56) High ROI Activities In Automation
(20:49) Tools And Workflows For Automation
(24:09) Real World Automation Applications
(26:58) Advice For Non-Technical Users
(29:52) Final Thoughts And Resources
Connect With Grant Hushek:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hushek/
X: https://x.com/GrantHushek
Website: https://www.grantbot.co/
My Links:
🧠 3-minute Newsletter: https://making-connections.beehiiv.com/subscribe
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllandoncohen/
🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/MitchellLandon
Bobby shares his journey from Uber driver to entrepreneur —following his excitement to become a coach and viral creator. He reflects on the critical moments that shaped his career, the importance of consistency and alignment, and how personal audits can transform your life.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:52 The Journey of Self-Improvement
02:44 Graduation and Career Choices
07:07 Starting the Podcast Journey
09:00 Lessons from Uber Driving
12:13 Transitioning between opportunities
20:16 Burning the Boats Mentality
22:09 Key Inflection Points
26:38 The Four Phases of Designing Your Life
29:23 What’s next for Bobby
32:22 The Power of Alignment and Consistency
34:55 The Impact of Personal Relationships
41:07 Rapid Fire Questions and Reflections
51:21 Final Thoughts and Challenges
Guest Links: Bobby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbbaaaay/ My Links: 🧠 3-minute Newsletter: https://making-connections.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🐦 X: https://x.com/MitchellLandon 🏢 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllandoncohen/ 📸 IG: https://www.Instagram.com/mitchelllandon
In this episode, Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path and Good Work, shares his journey of leaving the corporate world to find deeper meaning in writing and creative work.
He introduces the concept of “ship, quit, and learn” and the importance of aligning work with your personal energy.
Paul shares actionable tactics, resources, and frameworks to help you discover your own path.
Timestamps
[00:00] Introduction: Paul Millerd and The Pathless Path
[02:07] Paul’s Journey: From Corporate Life to Creative Freedom
[04:31] The Philosophy Behind The Pathless Path
[07:00] Redefining Success and Finding True Purpose
[13:20] Living the Pathless Path
[20:22] The Aspirational Journey: Trying New Values
[27:55] Early Inspirations: The Impact of Mentors
[32:15] Finding Your People “Your Pathless Friends”
[36:18] Curiosity Conversations
[40:10] Starting Out: Advice on “Ship, Quit, and Learn”
[48:05] Discovering Yourself
[53:52] Lessons Learned from Writing and Self-Publishing
[56:52] Generosity as a Practice
[59:17] Final Thoughts and Wisdom
Guest Links:
Paul’s X: https://x.com/p_millerd
Pathless Path: https://pathlesspath.com/
Good Work: https://pmillerd.com/goodwork/
My Links:
🧠 3-minute Newsletter: https://making-connections.beehiiv.com/subscribe
🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/MitchellLandon
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/mitchelllandon
Braxton Manley is the founder Braxley Bands (a D2C Apple Watch bands company). The company started as a class project but now has scaled millions of dollars. Braxton shares his story, lessons learned, favorite resources, and much more.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:22 Origins of Braxley Bands
4:22 First customers and inflection points
07:30 DTC brand learns and restructures using Profit First
11:11 Design frameworks and philosophy
12:13 Scaling brand, facing MOQ challenges, shifted focus
14:18 E-commerce strategy and customer loyalty in marketing
17:50 Ways to drive traffic (and pitching Mark Cuban)
20:22 Riding big waves for product demand
23:30 Ways to reduce expenses and maximize revenue
25:43 Switch to Sendland for email and SMS
28:00 Hiring a fractional CMO, Tegan Gainan
28:52 Outside perspective is invaluable for growth
32:06 Adopting a flexible approach, learning from mistakes
35:49 New business of flavored mastic gum for facial structure
37:41 Soft launching under a beta brand for feedback
41:30 Braxton’s girlfriend and founder connections
43:05 Peace Love Hormones business
45:00 Shiny penny syndrome and multiple businesses
45:45 Businesses with family members
47:00 Communication frameworks to express needs
50:00 Final takeaways
Guest Links:
Braxley Bands https://braxleybands.com/
Braxton Manley X https://twitter.com/Braxtonmanley
Braxton Manley IG https://www.instagram.com/braxtonmanley/
Other Links Mentioned:
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Agency https://oddit.co/
Social Snowball https://socialsnowball.io/
Sendlane for email and SMS https://www.sendlane.com/
Fractional CMO for ecom brands https://tegangainan.com/
Peace Love Hormones https://www.peacelovehormones.com/
Mystic Gum https://mysticgum.com/
My Links:
🧠 3-minute Newsletter: https://making-connections.beehiiv.com/
🎙️ Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitchellcohen
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellLandon
📸 IG: https://Instagram.com/mitchelllandon
Courtney Johnson creates viral content across LinkedIn and TikTok on her personal accounts (and as a ghostwriter for others). She shares her “unhinged cheat codes” to grow a personal brand, b2b social strategies, leveraging tools/hacks to free up your time, mental models, and much more.
Timestamps:
(04:31) Leverage and income diversification
(08:10) Simplifying tasks to make everything else easier
(11:45) Art of using effective hooks in content
(13:45) Niche targeting/strategies to increase engagement
(17:17) “Problematic cheat codes” to get ahead
(20:01 ) Courtney’s ultimate cheat code for creativity and focus
(22:06) Finding your zone of genius and unfair advantages
(23:50) Shapeshifting your hotness & understanding power dynamics
(26:00) Creating niches from your unique interests
(31:35) Wealthy people & entrepreneurial cheat codes
(39:15) VA task delegation, automation, and software tools
(44:15) Favorite books and mental models
Courtney’s Links:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneylynnjohnson/
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courtney..johnson
Other Links Mentioned:
My Links:
🧠 3-minute Newsletter: https://making-connections.beehiiv.com/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellLandon
📸 IG: https://Instagram.com/mitchelllandon
Charlie Light created the first huge parody account (@cokedupoptions) on Twitter/ X and turned it into a $40K/month content agency. Then he sold it.
Here’s how he did it and what he’s up to now. (Recorded Oct 2023.)
Timestamps:
(00:00) Started first finance meme parody account
(05:40) Transition to managing larger Twitter accounts
(07:01) Ghostwriting for founders
(14:16) Trends on Twitter come and go
(19:25) Figuring out what long-term game you want to play
(24:33) Up-and-coming writers doing content right
Charlie’s Links
Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliewrich
Website: https://solowriters.com/
My Links:
🧠 3-minute Newsletter: https://making-connections.beehiiv.com
🐦 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MitchellLandon
📸 IG: https://www.Instagram.com/mitchelllandon
Dive into the journey of best-selling author Claire Isenthal who opens up about leaving a stable tech career at Google to unleash her passion for writing.
We discuss building genuine relationships, having the courage to bet yourself, and testing passions on the side before going all in. (Recorded 11/9/2023)
Timestamps:
(04:12) Realized Google wasn't fulfilling, pursued writing instead
(07:54) Personal identity struggle
(12:15) Leaving Google
(16:00) Mini retreats and feeling fully ALIVE
(16:55) Finding your people (conferences & writing groups)
(22:15) Mistakes in hindsight
(23:23) Friends' perspectives on challenges
(25:25) Debut novel The Rising Order
(28:00) Reminder to keep going
Claire’s Links
Book: https://a.co/d/9tCZonJ
Website: https://www.claireisenthal.com/
Newsletter: https://claireisenthal.substack.com/
My Links
🧠 3-minute Newsletter: https://www.making-connections.beehiiv.com
🎙️ Podcast: https://www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitchellcohen
🐦 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MitchellLandon
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/mitchelllandon
Cam Houser is a 4x founder who builds entrepreneurship and leadership programs. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Introducing Cam Houser (00:00:50) Origins of 3 Day Startup (00:07:00) The personal board of directors concept (00:13:00) Personal shareholder meetings (00:19:00) The significance of newsletters and communication (00:23:30) How did Cam became a lecturer at the University of Texas (00:30:00) Starting vs trying to get everything right (00:32:00) Where to find Cam Houser Cam’s Links: Website: www.camhouser.com Newsletter https://www.camhouser.com/newsletter Personal Board of Directors blog post: https://www.camhouser.com/how-to-personal-board-of-directors/ My Links: 🧠 3-minute Newsletter: making-connections.beehiiv.com 🎙️ Podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitchellcohen 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/MitchellLandon 📸 IG: Instagram.com/mitchelllandon
Jordan Carroll is an author and content creator who helps high performers land remote jobs.
Timestamps:
(01:55) Identity challenged by others' perceptions
(03:09) Struggling with identity, seeking external validation, self-forgiveness
(07:00) Journaling exercise for self-forgiveness and understanding
(11:36) Recognizing milestones, becoming a guide, sharing knowledge
(16:28) Prioritized fun and meaningful conversations in life
(21:49) Seeking inspiration for comedy
(22:41) Improv comedy
(27:13) Authenticity creates opportunities in the creator economy
(28:56) Navigating opportunities, mentorship, experimentation
(34:54) Monthly calls are easy and fun
(38:54) Learning to listen and hold space for others
(40:02) Seeking therapy, solving life's puzzles elegantly described
(43:29) Incorporate adventure in daily activities for impact
(46:37) Expressing gratitude
Connect with Jordan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanscarroll/
My Links:
🧠 3-minute Newsletter: https://www.MitchellLandon.com/newsletter
🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mitchellcohen
🎙️ Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitchellcohen
🐦 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MitchellLandon
📸 IG: https://www.Instagram.com/mitchelllandon
Joel Byars is a comedian and founder of Hot Breath! Comedy Network.
A few highlights include: how to bring humor into everyday work/life, Joel helping me write a joke live, breaking down Joel's marketing strategy, and giving him feedback (which he calls therapy). And much more.
Timestamps:
(00:05:57) Humor chemicals (dopamine, serotonin, endorphins)
(00:08:28) “Humor Cliff” and daily laughs per age
(00:16:34) Approaches to big-name guest interviews (Andrew Schulz, Bo Burnham)
(00:21:22) Joke writing daily & finding material
(00:29:21) Joel helps Mitchell Write a joke live!
(00:35:36) Joke writers for big comedians (Chris Rock, Conan O’Brien)
(00:39:48) Using comedy for teaching
(00:41:12) Pattern interrupt (even using emojis)
(00:43:57) Performing comedy in strip clubs in Atlanta
(00:47:01) The moment Joel knew comedy was his calling
(00:48:54) Favorite bombing stories
(00:55:25) Comedy career turns into business (with purpose)
(00:58:05) Joe’s media channels and strategy
(01:05:06) Mitchell gives Joel strategy feedback (or maybe therapy?)
Joel’s Links:
Hot Breath! Comedy Network: https://www.youtube.com/@HotBreathPod
Joel Byars: https://www.youtube.co/@JoelByars
The Joke Doctor Interview: https://youtu.be/nj9MAv9INCY?si=bv-0BPmNcLQ5xH7-
Joel’s Website: https://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/
Joel’s Twitter: [https://twitter.com/joelbyarscomedy](https://twitter.com/joelbyarscomedy?lang=en)
Joel’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/joelbyarscomedy/
My Links:
🧠 3-minute Newsletter: https://www.MitchellLandon.com/newsletter
🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/iwJJ0__Xgno
🎙️ Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitchellcohen
🐦 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MitchellLandon
📸 IG: https://www.Instagram.com/mitchelllandon
James Camp has been buying and growing businesses on the internet for a long time.
Per his bio, "2 Exits, 1000 failures | Buying And Operating Online Businesses & Helping Others Do The Same"
We dive into his entrepreneurial journey and actionable nuggets such as:
(00:02:32) From early blogging to selling first company at 20 years old
(00:08:32) Success in Capital Markets: It's All About Storytelling
(00:11:44) From Nightclubs to Cannabis: The Entrepreneurial Journey
(00:23:01) "Micro PE World: Flipping Small Businesses for Profit"
(00:27:33) "Starting a business with $10,000 or Less"
(00:33:18) "e-commerce vs content Sites
(00:43:21) Tips for website acquisitions
(00:49:19) AI's Impact on Search: Insights and Predictions
(01:00:11) Equity vs Cash: The Power of Strategic Bets
(01:04:45) Lessons for Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business
Guest Links & Mentions
James Camp https://twitter.com/JamesonCamp
Nano Flips https://nanoflips.com/
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🧠 3-minute Newsletter: https://www.MitchellLandon.com/newsletter
🐦 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MitchellLandon
📸 IG: https://www.Instagram.com/mitchelllandon
In this episode, I talk to my friend Jordan Carroll about intentional traveling, finding like-minded people, conflict resolution frameworks, and much more.
Jordan is an author/entrepreneur/coach/creator helping high performers land remote jobs to gain freedom and flexibility in life.
Highlights
[00:02:03] Backstory after living together, daily habits, and how ideas happen
[00:12:42] Quitting alcohol and documenting the process which has helped others, and continues to receive messages about it
[00:16:28] Optimizing slow traveling
[00:21:19] Connect with key people when visiting new places
[00:24:20] Different life seasons
[00:29:45] Conflict resolution
[00:31:25] Nonviolent communication framework and trigger example
[00:35:39] Validate feelings and intentions, communicate love in preferred ways, and approach conflict as a team
[00:39:20] Patterns can hinder communication in relationships, but conflict can lead to growth
Guest Links & Mentions
Jordan Carroll https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanscarroll/
Remote Job Coach https://theremotejobcoach.com/
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🧠 3-minute Newsletter: https://www.MitchellLandon.com/newsletter
🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/FN1ZAgwMhuc
🐦 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MitchellLandon
In this episode, Ding Zheng, aka The Sales Rapper, shares his journey from a failed music career to successful tech sales and creating an album called "Rapping and Bootstrapping." He shares how to connect hidden dots such as his lessons from sales and music to create a philosophy of combining entrepreneurship, sales, and music.
Highlights:
Connect with Ding Zheng:
Reference & Link Mentioned:
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🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/FN1ZAgwMhuc
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Jack Raines turned $6k into $400k day trading when he was 23 years old. Now he’s writing one of the fastest growing (and hilarious) finance blogs on the internet.
5:17 How did you get into writing?
7:28 DMing @Litquidity on Twitter (and getting the job)
10:50 Beehiiv newsletter platform review
12:25 Millenial or Gen Z?
13:34 Turning $6K into $400K in 9 months
18:04 Career Shift and plotting the "Escape Plan"
25:05 Find your niche and get traction (Twitter growth hacks)
29:24 Brand deals and getting sponsorships
32:09 Jack's creative process
34:40 Using Notion to capture writing ideas
35:34 How to start writing?
40:23 Three people whose "stock" you'd buy?
Check out Jack online:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jack_Raines
- Blog: https://www.youngmoney.co
---LET'S CONNECT---
🧠 3-minute Newsletter: https://www.MitchellLandon.com/newsletter
🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/g7k8k-RMGuE
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Dan Witmer is the CEO and co-founder of Jump Rope Dudes, an internet media company helping millions of people with fitness via jump rope.
In this conversation, Dan covers a TON of interesting topics.
A few highlights:
- Leaving software job to start an internet media company
- Loosing 70 pounds jumping rope (and epic success stories)
- CARNAGE lifestyle aka putting 110% into everything you do (this was my favorite)
Check out Jump Rope Dudes.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JumpRopeDudes/featured
IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialjumpropedudes
Main Site: https://www.jumpropedudes.tv
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🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/5Pd_Lyst52w
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Aryo Shokohiazar shares two life-changing moments going from college dropout to entrepreneur to a top tech engineer. We also talk about permissionless lifehacks and the best ways to learn. His immigrant mindset is contagious and inspiring! 💪
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🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/vqZd3RMV5-I
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Jason Wright bought his first company at 28. Then he bought 4 more. Now he shares all the wisdom he learned the hard way.
Check out Jason Wright's newsletter & podcast: https://www.Jasonwrightnow.com
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