Obsession Required

Episode 8 - Becoming a better leader in business and life

This conversation covers everything from overcoming old insecurities and childhood baggage to letting go of people’s opinions, forgiving yourself for past mistakes, and setting intentional goals for the new year. If you’re working on becoming more confident, more authentic, and more effective as a leader, this episode is packed with real insight.

Episode 7 - How to recognize excuses in business, fitness, leadership, and life

Why do people make excuses — and how do you actually stop? In this episode of Obsession Required, Talon, John, and Andy break down the real reason people stay stuck: excuses, fear, ego, burnout, and protecting themselves from failure. They unpack how excuses show up in business, fitness, leadership, and life — and how to push past them by making your why bigger than your ego. This episode also dives into Talon’s massive Hyrox Dallas weekend, the explosive growth of his gym, and the mindset shift that took him from nearly shutting the doors to building a thriving community and expanding into a new facility. If you’ve ever said “I’m not ready,” “I don’t have time,” or “I’ll start tomorrow,” this conversation is for you.

Episode 6 - Success isn’t magic—it’s reps.

When your back’s against the wall, do you fight or fold? In Episode 6 of Obsession Required, Talon sits down with mentors Andy and John to unpack real stories of resilience—near-bankruptcy pivots, leading under pressure, cutting bad vendors, and the five fundamentals of success (you’ve got to do all five). If you’re building a business, leading a team, or just leveling up, this one is a masterclass in calm execution, mentorship, and relentless consistency.

Episode 5 - No Shortcuts - Grit in the Gym, Wins at Work

Leadership isn’t just frameworks—it’s physiology. In this episode we unpack how training your body sharpens your judgment, de-stresses your day, and upgrades the presence you carry into every room. Practical starts, zero-cost options, and why “one mile 100 times” beats all-or-nothing thinking. From Marine Recon patrols to HYROX podiums, we break down how discipline in the gym compounds into discipline at work—stress tolerance, decision making, confidence, and the “presence” you bring into a room. We cover starting small (1% a day), why “how you do one thing is how you do everything,” and why your body becomes your walking billboard as a leader.

Episode 4 - Haters: How to Turn Criticism into Fuel

If you don’t have haters, you’re playing too small. In this episode we dig into why criticism shows up the moment you raise your standards, how to handle online trolls and quiet “grapevine haters,” and the leadership moves that turn negativity into traction—without getting dragged into the mud. We cover clap-backs (with class), why competitors hate from insecurity, how to read team “dissent” (love vs. frustration vs. misinformation), and why leaders must sell the vision so the org isn’t run by rumor mills. Plus: using facts (not shade) to win business, letting results speak, and building an industry that raises all boats.