Season 2: Episode 93: The Business of Play: How Nic Breedlove Turned an Overlooked Industry Into Opportunity

Season 2: Episode 94: From Setback to Superpower: Patrick Engasser on Turning Limits Into Leverage

I don’t end many podcasts by inviting someone to come hang out at the farm, but this was one of those conversations. In this episode, I sit down with Patrick Engasser, a bestselling author, speaker, and coach who’s built and led a seven-figure sales team…all while being blind since birth.  This isn’t a “feel good” story. This is a wake-up call. We talk about what it actually takes to succeed when the odds aren’t in your favor, how to stay aware of opportunities most people completely miss, and why building the right systems is the difference between being stuck and having real freedom. Patrick also shares powerful perspective shifts around adversity- how the very thing you think is holding you back might actually be your greatest advantage. And yeah…we even get into guide dogs.  If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” or better circumstances… this episode will challenge that hard.   Find Patrick at www.TalkwithPatrick.com [http://www.talkwithpatrick.com]  If I Can Do It, You Can Do It!: Inspiration for Eliminating Excuses, Overcoming Challenges, and Succeeding in Business and Life by Patrick Engasser https://amzn.to/4cIg1VH [https://amzn.to/4cIg1VH]    Things mentioned in the show: 10X is Easier than 2X by Dan Sullivan https://amzn.to/4mErRok [https://amzn.to/4mErRok]  4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss https://amzn.to/4cB3XFF [https://amzn.to/4cB3XFF]  The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey https://amzn.to/489fc72 [https://amzn.to/489fc72]  Goals: How to Get the Most Out of Your Life by Zig Ziglar https://amzn.to/4twO7mY [https://amzn.to/4twO7mY]  The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer https://amzn.to/4cX7rUk [https://amzn.to/4cX7rUk]    --- Click here to change your life- http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T [http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T]   Hit me up for a one-on-one brainstorming session- https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour [https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour]    Check out my Linktree for different ways to rock your world! https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad [https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad]    Check out the sweet Hyper X mic I’m using. https://amzn.to/41AF4px [https://amzn.to/41AF4px]    Check out my best-selling books: Rapid Skill Development 101- https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0 [https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0] Streams of Income with Ryan Reger- https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg [https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg] Strangest Secret Challenge- https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO [https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO] This page contains affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and buy one of the products on this page, I may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you!) This doesn’t affect our opinions or our reviews. Everything we do is to benefit you as the reader, so all of our reviews are as honest and unbiased as possible. #passiveincome #sidehustle #cryptocurrency #richlife

Season 2: Episode 93: The Business of Play: How Nic Breedlove Turned an Overlooked Industry Into Opportunity

Most people are chasing crowded markets, trendy ideas, and “sexy” businesses and getting nowhere. Then there’s Nic Breedlove. Nic is the CEO of NVB Playgrounds, a company that’s quietly building high-quality, community-focused play spaces across the country and turning a niche most people overlook into a real business opportunity.  In this episode, we dig into what it actually looks like to build something from scratch in an industry you didn’t come from, without a roadmap, and without anyone handing you the playbook. We talk about scaling in a low-margin business, standing out in a space most people ignore, and why some of the best opportunities aren’t the ones everyone’s talking about. Nic also shares the behind-the-scenes realities- the challenges, pivots, and moments where things went sideways…but ended up leading to growth.   What you’ll learn: * How to build a business with zero background or blueprint  * Why “boring” industries can be the most profitable  * How to scale in a low-margin space without burning out  * The role of creativity, design, and innovation in standing out  * Why resilience matters more than strategy early on    If you’re serious about creating income streams, this episode will challenge you to stop chasing trends and start looking where nobody else is.   Find Nic Breedlove at https://www.playgroundequipment.com/ [https://www.playgroundequipment.com/]  Biography of Play: A CEO’s Perspective of Running through Seasons of Disruption in an Unfamiliar Industry of Commercial Playground Equipment- https://amzn.to/4e5tmJZ [https://amzn.to/4e5tmJZ]    --- Click here to change your life- http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T [http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T]   Hit me up for a one-on-one brainstorming session- https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour [https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour]    Check out my Linktree for different ways to rock your world! https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad [https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad]    Check out the sweet Hyper X mic I’m using. https://amzn.to/41AF4px [https://amzn.to/41AF4px]    Check out my best-selling books: Rapid Skill Development 101- https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0 [https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0] Streams of Income with Ryan Reger- https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg [https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg] Strangest Secret Challenge- https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO [https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO] This page contains affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and buy one of the products on this page, I may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you!) This doesn’t affect our opinions or our reviews. Everything we do is to benefit you as the reader, so all of our reviews are as honest and unbiased as possible. #passiveincome #sidehustle #cryptocurrency #richlife

Season 2: Episode 92: You Don’t Have an Income Problem. You Have a Communication Problem. Meet Len Ward of Commexus.com

Most people are chasing new income streams while completely ignoring the one skill that impacts all of them- communication. In this episode, I sit down with Len Ward of Commexus to break down why the way you communicate is either opening doors or quietly closing them. We get into what actually makes someone persuasive, how small tweaks in your messaging can drastically change your results, and why so many smart, capable people struggle financially simply because they can’t clearly express value. Len shares practical insights you can use immediately, whether you’re selling, negotiating, creating content, or just trying to stand out in a noisy world.   What you’ll learn: * Why communication is the highest ROI skill you’re probably neglecting  * How to make people actually listen when you speak  * The biggest mistakes killing your influence (and income)  * Simple ways to become more clear, persuasive, and memorable  If you’re serious about building income streams, this episode will challenge you to stop chasing more and start saying what you already have better.   Find Len Ward at- Website: www.Commexis.com [http://www.commexis.com]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenward/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenward/]  Twitter: https://x.com/lenwardnj [https://x.com/lenwardnj]    Things mentioned in the show: ChatGPT Pulse- From OpenAI… Pulse is a new experience where ChatGPT proactively does research to deliver personalized updates based on your chats, feedback, and connected apps like your calendar. You can curate what ChatGPT researches by letting it know what’s useful and what isn’t. The research appears in Pulse as topical visual cards you can scan quickly or open for more detail, so each day starts with a new, focused set of updates. This is the first step toward a more useful ChatGPT that proactively brings you what you need, helping you make more progress so you can get back to your life. We’ll learn and improve from early use before rolling it out to Plus, with the goal of making it available to everyone. E-Myth by Michael Gerber. (This book has a permanent place on my biz bookshelf.) https://amzn.to/4cCsVV0 [https://amzn.to/4cCsVV0]  Simple Numbers by Greg Crabtree https://amzn.to/4sFE5OR [https://amzn.to/4sFE5OR]  Good to Great by Jim Collins https://amzn.to/4mEpQsg [https://amzn.to/4mEpQsg]    --- Click here to change your life- http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T [http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T]   Hit me up for a one-on-one brainstorming session- https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour [https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour]    Check out my Linktree for different ways to rock your world! https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad [https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad]    Check out the sweet Hyper X mic I’m using. https://amzn.to/41AF4px [https://amzn.to/41AF4px]    Check out my best-selling books: Rapid Skill Development 101- https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0 [https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0] Streams of Income with Ryan Reger- https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg [https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg] Strangest Secret Challenge- https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO [https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO] This page contains affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and buy one of the products on this page, I may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you!) This doesn’t affect our opinions or our reviews. Everything we do is to benefit you as the reader, so all of our reviews are as honest and unbiased as possible. #passiveincome #sidehustle #cryptocurrency #richlife

Season 2: Episode 91: From Hollywood to Human: How Jackie Hollywood Built a Brand on Real Conversations

Jackie Hollywood isn’t just a creator. She’s a force. A multi-hyphenate creative who’s built her brand on authenticity, bold conversations, and showing up fully in a world that rewards filters and fakery.  In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to carve your own lane when you refuse to be boxed in. Jackie breaks down how she turned her voice into a platform, why vulnerability is actually a competitive advantage, and how leaning into who you really are can unlock opportunities most people never even see. We also get into the realities most people don’t talk about- the pivots, the uncertainty, and the behind-the-scenes grind of building something meaningful in the creative space. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit into one lane…good.  That might be your biggest asset.   Find Jackie Hollywood at- Website: https://www.daretoovershare.com [https://www.daretoovershare.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiehollywood [https://www.instagram.com/jackiehollywood] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiehollywood [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiehollywood] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@daretoovershare [https://www.youtube.com/@daretoovershare] Other: www.tiktok.com/@itsjackiehollywood   Things mentioned in the show: Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo https://amzn.to/4vJm9FI [https://amzn.to/4vJm9FI]  Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty https://amzn.to/3QkB4pT [https://amzn.to/3QkB4pT]    --- Click here to change your life- http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T [http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T]   Hit me up for a one-on-one brainstorming session- https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour [https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour]    Check out my Linktree for different ways to rock your world! https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad [https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad]    Check out the sweet Hyper X mic I’m using. https://amzn.to/41AF4px [https://amzn.to/41AF4px]    Check out my best-selling books: Rapid Skill Development 101- https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0 [https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0] Streams of Income with Ryan Reger- https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg [https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg] Strangest Secret Challenge- https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO [https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO] This page contains affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and buy one of the products on this page, I may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you!) This doesn’t affect our opinions or our reviews. Everything we do is to benefit you as the reader, so all of our reviews are as honest and unbiased as possible. #passiveincome #sidehustle #cryptocurrency #richlife

Season 2: Episode 90: I Need Office Plants, So I Checked with the Succulent Expert Cassidy Tuttle

Cassidy is a longtime friend who I was in a business mastermind group with for a while. She’s also been an incredibly encouragement to me on several business projects of mine. So, when I decided I needed some office plants, I went straight to her for advice.   Cassidy is also an accomplished multiple streams of income practitioner and runs, created, founded… Cheerful Plants App- Perfect for plant parents who like to be organized! "I have been using this app for 3 or 4 years. There are endless options so you can track as much or as little as you want! I track fertilizing, repotting, blooms, diseases, and the progress through photos! My favorite app!" - App Store Review Take the stress out of plant care. Cheerful Plants helps you track watering schedules, log care activities, and keep your houseplants. https://cheerfulplants.onelink.me/r6RL/davidpowers [https://cheerfulplants.onelink.me/r6RL/davidpowers]  Snappy Pots- Amazingly cute planters and pen holders with removable "Snaps" so you can easily change the design anytime. https://snappypots.com/ [https://snappypots.com/]  Succulent Lovers Club- The Succulent Lovers Club is a small, friendly online community for succulent lovers who want somewhere to learn, ask questions, and share this hobby with people who get it. https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/succulent-lovers-club/ [https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/succulent-lovers-club/]    I’m also a little jealous about this one, but she wrote one of the books in the Green Thumb Guides series- Succulents: Everything You Need to Select, Pair and Care for Succulents https://amzn.to/42bVq7f [https://amzn.to/42bVq7f]    There was also a fun little discussion on “proplifting”, which I had no idea was even a thing.   Find her at https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/ [https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/]    Things mentioned in the show: The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris https://amzn.to/4tSPGeD [https://amzn.to/4tSPGeD]  NerdHQ- an amazing therapy resource https://nerdhq.org/ [https://nerdhq.org/]  Mountain Crest Gardens mountaincrestgardens.com/?aff=2 [http://mountaincrestgardens.com/?aff=2]  Leaf and Clay leafandclay.co/?rfsn=376597.71f09 [http://leafandclay.co/?rfsn=376597.71f09]  The soil she recommends for succulents- https://www.bonsaijack.com/shop/premixed-bonsai-soil/jacks-gritty-mix-soil-for-bonsai-succulents-and-cacti/ [https://www.bonsaijack.com/shop/premixed-bonsai-soil/jacks-gritty-mix-soil-for-bonsai-succulents-and-cacti/]    --- Click here to change your life- http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T [http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T]   Hit me up for a one-on-one brainstorming session- https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour [https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour]    Check out my Linktree for different ways to rock your world! https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad [https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad]    Check out the sweet Hyper X mic I’m using. https://amzn.to/41AF4px [https://amzn.to/41AF4px]    Check out my best-selling books: Rapid Skill Development 101- https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0 [https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0] Streams of Income with Ryan Reger- https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg [https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg] Strangest Secret Challenge- https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO [https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO] This page contains affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and buy one of the products on this page, I may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you!) This doesn’t affect our opinions or our reviews. Everything we do is to benefit you as the reader, so all of our reviews are as honest and unbiased as possible. #passiveincome #sidehustle #cryptocurrency #richlife