Why Neha Jat Chose Entrepreneurship Over College | Victortheinspiration

Ryan Niemiller: From Sleeping in His Car to America’s Got Talent | Victortheinspiration

In today’s episode, I sit down with Ryan Niemiller, the stand-up comedian known as The Cripple Threat of Comedy and a 3rd-place finalist on America’s Got Talent Season 14. Ryan’s story is more than just comedy. Before millions of people saw him on AGT, he spent 13 years grinding in comedy clubs, small towns, difficult rooms, and uncertain seasons where quitting would have made sense. He opens up about growing up with a disability in both arms, using humor to navigate life, the mental battles behind confidence, and what it really took to keep chasing comedy when the dream did not happen overnight. Connect with Ryan Niemiller (Cripple Threat): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cripplethreat8/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cripplethreat8/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cripplethreat8/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CrippleThreat8/ Website: https://www.cripplethreat.com/ Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/cripplethreat8 Become the Victor | Complete Interview Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhuwnO_369gsaifZ0YkajPVDpTcN5hoOQ Chapters: 0:00 - Ryan Niemiller’s 13-Year Grind Before AGT 2:40 - Welcome Ryan Niemiller 5:14 - Growing Up Different and Finding Humor 11:36 - The Mental Battle Behind Confidence 14:00 - Did Disability Shape Ryan’s Comedy? 21:21 - Staying Real Instead of Being “Inspirational” 28:25 - The Five-Year Road to America’s Got Talent 37:25 - “Too Stupid to Quit” and the Price of Comedy 39:36 - Ryan’s AGT Top 3 Moments 53:08 - Rapid Fire, Backstage Stories, and Life After AGT Tune into “Become the Victor Podcast” on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Spotify: https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/victortheinspiration/become-the-victor-podcast The Meaning of “Become the Victor”: To become the victor means to conquer your own story and to find strength and meaning in the bad and ugly seasons of life, turning your trials into triumph. My book, Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph, tells my personal journey and offers guidance for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. It is a reminder that “your greatest tests will become your greatest testimony.” Get My Book: https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/book-links/book-links Connect with Me: https://www.instagram.com/victortheinspiration/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Victortheinspiration My Life with SMA: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeepRh23LFqpR6iOdsaVjgYaeRX5u_eP The people I serve are usually in a quiet battle. They’re the ones trying to keep moving forward while carrying something heavy — mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. From the outside they look fine, but internally they’re questioning their direction, their confidence, or even their worth. Many feel behind in life, misunderstood, or unsure if they still have time to become who they thought they would be. My audience isn’t just one demographic — it is a shared experience. Some live with disabilities, some are navigating grief, anxiety, or burnout, and others are simply at a crossroads where the life they planned no longer matches the life they’re living. They’re not looking for hype or surface-level motivation. They’re looking for understanding… and proof that transformation is possible. So, Become the Victor exists for the person who feels stuck, but doesn’t want to stay there. They listen because they want to hear real conversations — not perfect stories about how someone has gone through uncertainty and came out wiser. The goal is that when the episode ends, they don’t just feel inspired… they feel capable of taking one step forward in their own life. The information on this podcast and the resources available are for educational and informational purposes only.

Dad, How Do I: Why Millions Call Him the Internet’s Dad? | Victortheinspiration

In today’s episode, I sit down with Rob Kenney, better known as Dad, How Do I and widely recognized as the Internet’s Dad. Rob’s story is much deeper than helpful tutorials and everyday life advice. After growing up without the fatherly presence he needed, he made a decision to become the kind of dad, mentor, and guide that so many people wish they had. Through Dad, How Do I, Rob has reached millions with practical wisdom, encouragement, fatherly advice, and a message that reminds people they are not alone. In this powerful interview, we talk about his father's absence, healing, forgiveness, purpose, faith, fatherhood, and what it means to turn pain into service. Rob opens up about the heart behind his mission, why his content connected with so many people, and how becoming “the Internet’s Dad” became more than just a title... it became a calling. Connect with Dad, How Do I (Rob Kenney): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadhowdoi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dadhowdoi/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealdadhowdoi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DadhowdoI/ Get His Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0063074990/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0063074990&linkCode=as2&tag=dadhowdoi-20&linkId=165d5e0a2333eb624f88f35151ea3f72 Become the Victor | Complete Interview Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhuwnO_369gsaifZ0YkajPVDpTcN5hoOQ Tune into “Become the Victor Podcast” on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Spotify: https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/victortheinspiration/become-the-victor-podcast The Meaning of “Become the Victor”: To become the victor means to conquer your own story and to find strength and meaning in the bad and ugly seasons of life, turning your trials into triumph. My book, Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph, tells my personal journey and offers guidance for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. It is a reminder that “your greatest tests will become your greatest testimony.” Get My Book: https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/book-links/book-links Connect with Me: https://www.instagram.com/victortheinspiration/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Victortheinspiration My Life with SMA: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeepRh23LFqpR6iOdsaVjgYaeRX5u_eP The people I serve are usually in a quiet battle. They’re the ones trying to keep moving forward while carrying something heavy — mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. From the outside they look fine, but internally they’re questioning their direction, their confidence, or even their worth. Many feel behind in life, misunderstood, or unsure if they still have time to become who they thought they would be. My audience isn’t just one demographic — it is a shared experience. Some live with disabilities, some are navigating grief, anxiety, or burnout, and others are simply at a crossroads where the life they planned no longer matches the life they’re living. They’re not looking for hype or surface-level motivation. They’re looking for understanding… and proof that transformation is possible. So, Become the Victor exists for the person who feels stuck, but doesn’t want to stay there. They listen because they want to hear real conversations — not perfect stories about how someone has gone through uncertainty and came out wiser. The goal is that when the episode ends, they don’t just feel inspired… they feel capable of taking one step forward in their own life. The information on this podcast and the resources available are for educational and informational purposes only.

Mark Valeriote: From Overweight Gamer to Beast Games Competitor | Victortheinspiration

In today’s episode, I sit down with Mark Valeriote, a calisthenics athlete, fitness coach, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Beast Games competitor whose story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when discipline replaces excuses. Before competing on one of the biggest game shows in the world, Mark was an overweight teenager who spent his days playing video games, struggling with confidence, and searching for direction. Through relentless consistency, bodyweight training, and a commitment to self-improvement, he transformed his life and built a career helping others do the same. Connect with Mark Valeriote: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriote.mark/ Become the Victor | Complete Interview Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhuwnO_369gsaifZ0YkajPVDpTcN5hoOQ Chapters: 0:00 Mark Valeriotti’s Beast Games Audition 4:13 Before Beast Games: From Overweight Gamer to Finding Purpose 12:10 How Calisthenics Changed Mark’s Life at 16 21:14 The 500-Rep Workout That Built His Discipline 25:23 The Mental Shift That Pushed Mark to Change His Life 31:29 Entering Calisthenics Competitions 45:09 Winning His Biggest Competition 50:40 From Construction Work to Becoming an Entrepreneur 1:16:36 How Mark Got Cast for Beast Games & Chased $5 Million 1:50:58 Rapid-Fire Wisdom, Resilience & Why You Only Fail if You Quit #BecometheVictor #BeastGames #MarkValeriote Tune into “Become the Victor Podcast” on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Spotify: https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/victortheinspiration/become-the-victor-podcast The Meaning of “Become the Victor”: To become the victor means to conquer your own story and to find strength and meaning in the bad and ugly seasons of life, turning your trials into triumph. My book, Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph, tells my personal journey and offers guidance for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. It is a reminder that “your greatest tests will become your greatest testimony.” Get My Book: https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/book-links/book-links Connect with Me: https://www.instagram.com/victortheinspiration/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Victortheinspiration My Life with SMA: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeepRh23LFqpR6iOdsaVjgYaeRX5u_eP The people I serve are usually in a quiet battle. They’re the ones trying to keep moving forward while carrying something heavy — mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. From the outside they look fine, but internally they’re questioning their direction, their confidence, or even their worth. Many feel behind in life, misunderstood, or unsure if they still have time to become who they thought they would be. My audience isn’t just one demographic — it is a shared experience. Some live with disabilities, some are navigating grief, anxiety, or burnout, and others are simply at a crossroads where the life they planned no longer matches the life they’re living. They’re not looking for hype or surface-level motivation. They’re looking for understanding… and proof that transformation is possible. So, Become the Victor exists for the person who feels stuck, but doesn’t want to stay there. They listen because they want to hear real conversations — not perfect stories about how someone has gone through uncertainty and came out wiser. The goal is that when the episode ends, they don’t just feel inspired… they feel capable of taking one step forward in their own life. The information on this podcast and the resources available are for educational and informational purposes only.

Why Neha Jat Chose Entrepreneurship Over College | Victortheinspiration

In this video, I sit down with Neha Jat, a young entrepreneur who went from growing up in Rural India to building a life centered around entrepreneurship, mindset, personal growth, and financial freedom in New Zealand. We talk about the pressure of family expectations, walking away from the traditional path, trading, public speaking, self-development, resilience, and what it really takes to build confidence when you’re figuring life out in real time. Connect with Neha Jat: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nehajat_7/ Website: https://beacons.ai/nehajat Follow for more transformational interviews! Chapters: 0:00 From Rural India to Entrepreneur 1:34 Meet Neha Jat: Fashion to Business 3:09 The Breakdown That Changed Everything 6:14 Leaving Fashion to Bet on Herself 9:05 Why Trading Hooked Her in 12:13 Growing Up in India & Family Pressure 15:08 The Mentors That Shaped Her Mindset 18:17 Choosing Her Own Path Over Expectations 25:15 Becoming a Public Speaker & Leader 46:29 What Little Neha is Proud of Today Tune into “Become the Victor Podcast” on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Spotify: https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/victortheinspiration/become-the-victor-podcast Simply search “Become the Victor Podcast” or type in “Victortheinspiration” to find it. The Meaning of “Become the Victor”: To become the victor means to conquer your own story and to find strength and meaning in the bad and ugly seasons of life, turning your trials into triumph. My book, Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph, tells my personal journey and offers guidance for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. It is a reminder that “your greatest tests will become your greatest testimony.” My book is available online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books. Get My Book: https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/book-links/book-links You can directly go online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books typing in the title “Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph” or simply search “Victortheinspiration”. Connect with Me: https://www.instagram.com/victortheinspiration/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Victortheinspiration My Life with SMA: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeepRh23LFqpR6iOdsaVjgYaeRX5u_eP The people I serve are usually in a quiet battle. They’re the ones trying to keep moving forward while carrying something heavy — mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. From the outside they look fine, but internally they’re questioning their direction, their confidence, or even their worth. Many feel behind in life, misunderstood, or unsure if they still have time to become who they thought they would be. My audience isn’t just one demographic — it is a shared experience. Some live with disabilities, some are navigating grief, anxiety, or burnout, and others are simply at a crossroads where the life they planned no longer matches the life they’re living. They’re not looking for hype or surface-level motivation. They’re looking for understanding… and proof that transformation is possible. So, Become the Victor exists for the person who feels stuck, but doesn’t want to stay there. They listen because they want to hear real conversations — not perfect stories about how someone has gone through uncertainty and came out wiser. The goal is that when the episode ends, they don’t just feel inspired… they feel capable of taking one step forward in their own life. The information on this podcast and the resources available are for educational and informational purposes only.

Tanner Planes: From Small Town Kid to $300,000,000+ Revenue | Victortheinspiration

In this video, I sit down with Tanner Planes, an entrepreneur, e-commerce operator, and co-founder of ShipVelocity, a fulfillment and logistics company that has helped generate over $300 million in client revenue. But Tanner’s story didn’t begin in warehouses, business partnerships, or scaling brands—it began as a young kid in a small town with big ambition, experimenting with business ideas long before most people even knew what entrepreneurship looked like. From selling products in school to discovering dropshipping as a teenager, Tanner became obsessed with the idea of creating freedom through business and building something bigger than himself. But behind the revenue, the wins, and the success people see online, Tanner’s journey has also been filled with risk, failure, pressure, self-doubt, and lessons learned the hard way. He’s gone broke, rebuilt, navigated seasons people never saw, and continued showing up through it all. Connect with Tanner Planes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tannerplanes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tannerr/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tannerplanes Website: https://shipvelocity.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Meet Tanner Planes 2:22 The Story Before Success 6:20 The $18,000 Sales Day That Changed Everything 10:15 Learning Dropshipping Through YouTube & Self-Education 18:05 Doubt, Family Pressure & Proving the Vision 28:05 His Grandma Became His First Investor 33:00 Going Broke Multiple Times & Lessons Learned 45:20 The ShipVelocity Story 51:25 Physical Products vs Digital Products 53:30 Consistency Wins, 75 Hard & Rapid-Fire Questions Tune into “Become the Victor Podcast” on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Spotify: https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/victortheinspiration/become-the-victor-podcast Simply search “Become the Victor Podcast” or type in “Victortheinspiration” to find it. The Meaning of “Become the Victor”: To become the victor means to conquer your own story and to find strength and meaning in the bad and ugly seasons of life, turning your trials into triumph. My book, Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph, tells my personal journey and offers guidance for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. It is a reminder that “your greatest tests will become your greatest testimony.” My book is available online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books. Get My Book: https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/book-links/book-links Connect with Me: https://www.instagram.com/victortheinspiration/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Victortheinspiration The people I serve are usually in a quiet battle. They’re the ones trying to keep moving forward while carrying something heavy — mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. From the outside they look fine, but internally they’re questioning their direction, their confidence, or even their worth. Many feel behind in life, misunderstood, or unsure if they still have time to become who they thought they would be. My audience isn’t just one demographic — it is a shared experience. Some live with disabilities, some are navigating grief, anxiety, or burnout, and others are simply at a crossroads where the life they planned no longer matches the life they’re living. They’re not looking for hype or surface-level motivation. They’re looking for understanding… and proof that transformation is possible. So, Become the Victor exists for the person who feels stuck, but doesn’t want to stay there. They listen because they want to hear real conversations — not perfect stories about how someone has gone through uncertainty and came out wiser. The goal is that when the episode ends, they don’t just feel inspired… they feel capable of taking one step forward in their own life. The information on this podcast and the resources available are for educational and informational purposes only.