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He Almost Became a Millionaire — Then Lost Everything in Crypto. | Karl Smith

He was just cents away from reaching $1 million. Then the market turned — and he watched it all disappear right in front of him. In this episode of Out of the System, Leo Climaco sits down with Karl Smith, better known as K Smith Inspires — entrepreneur, mentor, speaker, and creator of the Reinvention Blueprint. The son of Haitian immigrants, raised in Miami, Karl went from spending two years broke in direct sales (while everyone laughed at him) to earning six figures by age 21 — only to learn the hard way the difference between making money and keeping money. They discuss: • How he spent two years making nothing before his first major breakthrough • Losing nearly $1 million in crypto — and why he realized he needed equity • His time on a reality show that made him “the most hated man in America” • The “50-meter headlights” mindset: how to keep moving forward even when you can’t see the full path • Why selling is simply influence — and influence is leadership • The Warren Buffett story and the power of compound interest • His study of billionaires and the one trait they all share A powerful conversation about failure, reinvention, sales, money, and building from the ground up. Follow Out of the System: Instagram: @leoclimacopodcast TikTok: @leoclimacopodcast YouTube: @leoclimacopodcast Official Website: Out of the System Karl Smith: @ksmithinspires #OutOfTheSystem #KSmithInspires #Entrepreneurship #Sales #Mindset #Reinvention #LeoClimaco

She Turned Trauma Into a Luxury Empire in Miami | Gloria Garcia

Gloria Garcia, known as Glowstar, became a mother at 17 after surviving a childhood marked by abuse, abandonment, and adversity. In this episode of Out of the System, Leo Climaco and Gloria Garcia discuss resilience, healing, entrepreneurship, personal transformation, and breaking generational cycles. They discuss: • Growing up between Colombia, the Bronx, and some of Miami’s toughest neighborhoods • The abuse she experienced within her own family and the challenges of being unheard • How becoming a mother at 17 changed the direction of her life • Building a luxury hospitality business centered on relationships and exceptional experiences • The mindset that helped her overcome adversity and keep moving forward • Her healing journey through therapy, biohacking, and holistic wellness practices • Recovering from a heart attack and a serious car accident • The inspiration behind her upcoming book, Pain Into Power • Transforming trauma into strength and purpose This episode explores resilience, healing, entrepreneurship, and the power of rewriting your story despite the circumstances you were born into. Follow Out of the System: Instagram ⁠@leoclimacopodcast⁠ TikTok ⁠@leoclimacopodcast⁠ YouTube ⁠@leoclimacopodcast⁠ Official Website ⁠Out of the System⁠ Gloria Garcia (Glowstar): Instagram ⁠@glostar⁠

The heart attack that turned a broke man into a millionaire | Dan Sachkowsky

Dan “Big D” Sikowski made millions before the age of 24 — and lost it all in the same year. In this episode of Out of the System, Leo Climaco and Dan “Big D” Sikowski discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, discipline, legacy, and the realities of building successful businesses. They discuss: • How Big D built and sold multiple companies after a childhood marked by rejection • The “ignorance on fire” mindset that helped him make millions in construction and direct sales • Why money, status, and external success left him feeling unfulfilled • The heart attack at age 40 that completely changed his perspective on life and business • Transitioning from operator to CEO through systems and processes • Breaking generational cycles and creating a meaningful legacy • The difference between motivation, desire, and discipline • Why authenticity matters more than image in entrepreneurship This episode explores business growth, personal transformation, leadership, and what it truly means to build a life of purpose and impact. Follow Out of the System: Instagram ⁠@leoclimacopodcast⁠ TikTok ⁠@leoclimacopodcast⁠ YouTube ⁠@leoclimacopodcast⁠ Official Website ⁠Out of the System⁠ Dan “Big D” Sikowski: ⁠@_big_dan_official⁠

From Depressed at 14 to Meeting Trump | David Townshend

David Townsend grew up surrounded by addiction, depression, and adversity. At 14 years old, he found himself in a dark place, searching for a way out. Instead of following the path that consumed many people around him, he chose a different direction. Today, he is a journalist, biohacker, entrepreneur, and founder of Soulmatch AI, connecting with presidents, global leaders, and some of the most influential people in the world while helping others build deeper human connections. In this episode of Out of the System, David shares his journey of overcoming depression, building meaningful relationships, and creating a mission-driven company focused on connecting people at the soul level. They discuss: • Healing depression naturally and overcoming adversity at a young age • Growing up around addiction and choosing a different path • His encounter with President Trump and leaders from across Latin America • Building Soulmatch AI and the future of human connection • Biohacking, longevity, and optimizing performance • Open-mindedness and why it is one of the most underrated skills today • Artificial intelligence, prompt engineering, and the future of work • Conscious capitalism and solving global challenges through innovation • The difference between being a human doing and a human being This episode is about resilience, human connection, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and creating a life beyond your circumstances. Follow Out of the System: Instagram @leoclimacopodcast TikTok @leoclimacopodcast YouTube @leoclimacopodcast Official Website Out of the System David Townsend: @davidtownshend1

The Woman Who Built a Vodka Empire for Athletes — No Partners | Grace Gillespie

Grace Gillespie spent four years researching and developing a cleaner vodka after noticing that many of her fitness clients were going to drink regardless of what they were told. Today, she is the CEO of Muscle Vodka, owner of three distilleries, and has expanded into 37 U.S. states and 14 countries—all without investors or business partners. In this episode of Out of the System, Grace shares her journey of building a global spirits brand from scratch, her commitment to discipline and faith, and the mindset that helped her create a company she owns 100%. They discuss: • The four-year research and development process behind Muscle Vodka • Building and scaling a spirits company with no outside investors • The challenges of operating in one of the world's most regulated industries • Private labeling for celebrities, NFL and NBA athletes, and influencers • Sales, persistence, and lessons learned from her father • Her perspective on GLP-1 medications and the pursuit of shortcuts • Faith, fear, and maintaining conviction through adversity • Extreme discipline, fitness, and pushing personal limits This episode is about entrepreneurship, ownership, discipline, faith, and what it takes to build something entirely on your own. Follow Out of the System: Instagram @leoclimacopodcast TikTok @leoclimacopodcast YouTube @leoclimacopodcast Official Website Out of the System Grace Gillespie: @fitnessbygrace1