From Basement Barber to Multi-Business Owner | Will Stam on Purpose, Discipline & Growth

Depression, Faith & Purpose: A Real Conversation for Men

In this transformative episode of Boy Man King, Coach Crump and Chizzy sit down with Darrick Lamar to explore his powerful journey from childhood adversity to becoming a pillar of community service and personal growth. Darrick dives deep into: ✓ Breaking generational trauma ✓ Lessons from hard-working grandparents ✓ Rebuilding life through discipline, habits, and faith ✓ Helping others heal through mentorship and service This episode is perfect for men seeking mental clarity, emotional healing, identity development, faith-based grounding, and community support. If you’re searching for real stories of resilience, this conversation will hit home. #EmotionalIntelligence #MindsetShift #LeadershipDevelopment #MensWellness #SelfAwareness GET UPDATES FOR LOCAL EVENTS, CONFERENCES AND MORE: https://www.boymankingpodcast.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boymankingtalk/    Guests:   https://www.instagram.com/theking_coach/   https://www.instagram.com/chizzybda/  https://www.instagram.com/darricklamar_/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Breaking Generational Cycles & Early Struggles 02:00 – Discovering Purpose: Navigating Manhood & Identity 07:00 – Family, Culture & Latino Upbringing 14:00 – Lessons From Elders: Discipline, Work Ethic & Early Identity 20:00 – Loss & The Turning Point Toward Change 26:00 – Rebuilding Life: Habits, Healing & Mindset Shift 30:00 – Serving Others & Giving Back to the Community

From Basement Barber to Multi-Business Owner | Will Stam on Purpose, Discipline & Growth

What does it really take to build a successful business from nothing? GET UPDATES FOR LOCAL EVENTS, CONFERENCES AND MORE: https://www.boymankingpodcast.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boymankingtalk/    Guests:   https://www.instagram.com/theking_coach/   https://www.instagram.com/chizzybda/ In this powerful episode of the Boy Man King Podcast, Will Stam shares his journey from cutting hair in his basement to building multiple barber shops, a barber academy, and a purpose-driven foundation. He opens up about getting fired, struggling through adversity, developing discipline, and how faith, service, and personal growth shaped his success. If you're an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or someone looking for motivation and direction, this episode is packed with real-life lessons you can apply today. Key Topics: - From zero to multi-business owner - The importance of failure and resilience - Why giving leads to success - Leadership, maturity, and emotional discipline - Faith and purpose in entrepreneurship Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real conversations on growth, manhood, and success. CHAPTERS: 3:02 – Becoming a barber out of necessity 6:10 – First struggles in business 7:23 – Getting fired & turning point 10:24 – Maturity, leadership & emotional control 12:02 – Big picture mindset explained 14:02 – Powerful quote on character & problems 16:03 – Truth about entrepreneurship struggles 16:38 – Faith, purpose & serving others 19:44 – 3 keys to success (GIVE, SAVE, LEARN) 30:00 – Can anyone become a barber?

How Men Handle Grief (And Why Most Get It Wrong)

- What does grief really look like for men? GET UPDATES FOR LOCAL EVENTS, CONFERENCES AND MORE: https://www.boymankingpodcast.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boymankingtalk/    Guests:   https://www.instagram.com/theking_coach/   https://www.instagram.com/chizzybda/  In this powerful episode of the Boy Man King Podcast, Coach Crump and Chisy have an honest, unfiltered conversation about loss, emotional shutdown, and what it takes to truly heal. From losing a father to navigating relationships, they break down: - Why men suppress emotions - How grief shows up in everyday life - The danger of “shutting down” - Healthy ways to process loss - Supporting family while grieving yourself This episode is for any man dealing with grief, emotional pain, or trying to figure out how to move forward without losing himself. Real talk. No filters. Just growth. Tap in, share with someone who needs it, and join the journey. CHAPTERS: 1:00 – Finding peace in simplicity and family 1:50 – Topic: grief, loss, and emotional awareness 5:00 – Creating personal ways to grieve 6:00 – No “playbook” for grief 7:00 – Importance of emotional transparency 8:00 – Grief never fully goes away 9:00 – Managing loss while still showing up in life 10:30 – Supporting family while grieving 14:30 – Faith, prayer, and emotional grounding 17:00 – Final message: Men, take time to process

Why Men Hide Their Pain (And How It’s Destroying Their Relationships)

Most men aren’t being real… they’re performing. And it’s costing them their relationships, their peace, and their freedom. GET UPDATES FOR LOCAL EVENTS, CONFERENCES AND MORE: https://www.boymankingpodcast.com/  In this powerful and transparent episode of the Boy Man King Podcast, Coach Crump and Chisy unpack a truth most men avoid: 👉 The fear of being fully seen. From performing masculinity to hiding shame, this conversation dives deep into what’s really holding men back—from breakthrough in their relationships, finances, and personal growth. Coach Crump shares a raw story from his own marriage—revealing how years of posturing, ego, and fear nearly blocked true intimacy… until one moment of vulnerability changed everything. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why men feel pressure to “perform” instead of being authentic - How fear silently controls your decisions and relationships - The hidden impact of shame in marriage and leadership - Why vulnerability is the key to real connection and breakthrough - How toxic narratives about masculinity are misleading men - The difference between success and true fulfillment - Why facing your fears unlocks freedom This is more than a conversation—it’s a call for men to step out of fear, drop the mask, and become whole.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boymankingtalk/    Guests:   https://www.instagram.com/theking_coach/   https://www.instagram.com/chizzybda/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 – The hidden truth: men are performing 01:10 – Marriage breakthrough: facing fear and shame 03:30 – Why vulnerability is so hard for men 07:30 – The mission: redefining masculinity 10:00 – The problem with red pill culture 12:30 – What real masculinity actually looks like 16:00 – Why men avoid emotional conversations 18:00 – The role women play in emotional safety

Why Most Men Fail at Communication & Conflict (And How to Fix It)

Only 10–15% of people are truly self-aware… and most men don’t even realize how that’s destroying their relationships. If you’ve ever struggled with communication, conflict, or controlling your emotions under pressure—this episode will change how you see yourself. GET UPDATES FOR LOCAL EVENTS, CONFERENCES AND MORE: https://www.boymankingpodcast.com/    In this powerful episode of the Boy Man King Podcast, Coach Crump and Chizzy sit down with communication expert and former hostage negotiator Ryan Dunlap to break down the truth about conflict, emotional intelligence, and what it really means to grow as a man. Ryan shares hard-earned lessons from law enforcement, marriage, and leadership—revealing why most men fail in relationships, not because they lack effort, but because they lack awareness. You’ll learn: - Why anger is a surface emotion (and what’s really underneath it) - The real reason men struggle with communication in relationships - How pressure reveals your true character—and how to control it - Why “choking” isn’t failure, but mental misalignment - The hidden communication mistakes destroying your relationships - How to navigate conflict within yourself before addressing others - Why emotional intelligence is the key to leadership, marriage, and growth This episode is for men who want to level up—not just financially, but emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. GET UPDATES FOR LOCAL EVENTS, CONFERENCES AND MORE: https://www.boymankingpodcast.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boymankingtalk/    Guests:   https://www.instagram.com/theking_coach/   https://www.instagram.com/chizzybda/ https://www.instagram.com/conflictish/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 – The shocking truth about self-awareness 05:00 – Why great communicators still fail in relationships 10:30 – The difference between technical vs relational communication 13:30 – What they don't tell you about anger 20:00 – Why you people conflict (and how it hurts you) 28:00 – Why money doesn’t create security in relationships 32:00 – Advice for men feeling overwhelmed 45:00 – How to improve communication daily