Synopsis
Welcome to the Underdog Empowerment podcast!This show is for underdog entrepreneurs who have all the odds stacked against them want to learn how to win in their sales, marketing, and business goals.I'm Zachary Babcock, a 6 time convicted felon who spent over 5 years of my life in prison. I transformed my life, and found a way to win as a underdog entrepreneur.I share all of my biggest "a-ha moments" in my personal journey of identifying my target audience/ideal customer, crafting compelling offers, outsourcing, building a passive income business, tough lessons learned, and beating the odds while interviewing some of the most successful visionaries and thought leaders who practice entrepreneurship.
Episodes
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EP: 296 Dr. Dan Engle on MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy and A Dose of Hope
04/10/2021 Duration: 01h07minDo you know how to claim your grief and pursue an inner resolution? Many people bury their emotions believing it makes them stronger, but often times holding in trauma handicaps other emotional progress down the line. Dr. Dan Engle is the author of A Dose of Hope and Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. He advises his clients, specifically those suffering from PTSD, on how to heal trauma through assisted psychotherapy sessions and serves as an advocate for legalizing the use of drugs such as MDMA in controlled circumstances. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach speaks with Dr. Engle about the experience and his personal concerns about participating in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. Dr. Engle encourages Zach to embrace the transitional work associated with taking these medications in a controlled environment. Listen in for an episode that will get you rethinking how to orient your inner truth. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/dr-dan-engle Get More Involved: Leave A Review
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EP: 295 - Are Your Sales Dialed In with Steve Taylor
27/09/2021 Duration: 15minHow much faith do you have in your own work? How passionate are you about the product you are selling? That sense of confidence may be playing a role in your success. Steve started his career in sales at 14 years old, selling cars off his dad’s lot in rural Oregon. Now he is a successful insurance salesperson who has made it to the top of his industry with traditional tactics and compassion for the customer. Steve also hosts the No Bull Business and Brews podcast alongside Jason Graybeal. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Steve reflect on their past few days at APA Mastermind in Arizona. Steve tells Zach about the character traits he believes are essential for any salesperson to see success. Listen in for an episode that will get your tactics dialed in. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/steve-taylor Get More Involved: Leave A Review & Subscribe On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/underdog-empowerment/id1373572178 Free A-to-Z roadmap on launching a top-
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Take a Step Back to Take Ten Steps Forward (RTRT 11)
22/09/2021 Duration: 16minTo become GREAT, we gotta be ready to let go of GOOD. And sometimes that means taking a step back to take ten steps forward.
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EP: 294 - What Plant-Based Medicine Can Be with Gary Roberts
20/09/2021 Duration: 24minAre you trapped in your mind or body? Maybe both? Plant-based medicine can help you relax but it can also be a mode to recovery for anyone from athletes to addicts trying to rebuild what is broken. Gary Roberts is the founder and owner of Pure Body Zen, a firefighter, and the host of the Good Dudes Grow Podcast. After tragically losing his daughter to opioid addiction, Gary discovered the healing nature of cannabis products and set out on a mission to not only educate others about plant-based medicine but also help those struggling with their mental and physical heath find the path to recovery. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Gary tells Zach about his dream: to build a recovery center that uses plant-based medicine to help those suffering from addiction and trauma. He explains how the facility will embrace scientifically proven therapies, separating it from the experimental nature that is often associated with products like CBD. Listen in for an episode that will educate you on this natural heali
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EP: 293 - I Evolved and So Did My Core Values
13/09/2021 Duration: 22minHas the fundamentals of who you are been influenced by your own actions? Realigning your core values as you experience life is the only way to ensure you are always following your north stars. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach kicks off solo and walks through his recently reassessed set of core values. He explains why he realized the values he developed during early life needed to be acknowledged before he allowed himself to keep moving forward. Listen in for an episode that will help you realign the person you strive to become. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/core-values Get More Involved: Leave A Review & Subscribe On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/underdog-empowerment/id1373572178 Free A-to-Z roadmap on launching a top-shelf podcast: https://underdogempowerment.com/roadmap Access Our Top Resource Recommendations: https://underdogempowerment.com/resources/ Subscribe On YouTube: https://underdogempowerment.com/youtube
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Look and Point Inward for All Problems in Life (RTRT 10)
11/09/2021 Duration: 08minNever deviate from the vision. Day by day. 1% better, everyday. Ad every problem you face, always look and point inward.
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EP: 292 - Liam Babcock Entrepreneurship and Delayed Gratification
06/09/2021 Duration: 07minDid your parents ever tell you to not spend all your money in one place? Well, that’s exactly what Zach is encouraging his son Liam to do. Liam Babcock is a young entrepreneur who runs a lemonade stand with twin brother Landon. Following up on Landon’s analysis from a previous episode, Liam gives his take on the success of the stand and the improvements they will institute for its next installation. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Liam and Zach also chat about how to save money instead of impulsively making purchases. Later on, Liam gives an update about his upcoming football season. Listen in for an episode that will make your day a little brighter. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/liam-babcock Get More Involved: Leave A Review & Subscribe On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/underdog-empowerment/id1373572178 Free A-to-Z roadmap on launching a top-shelf podcast: https://underdogempowerment.com/roadmap Access Our Top Resource Recommendations: https://underdo
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EP: 291 - Most People Run Away From This
30/08/2021 Duration: 12minAre you willing to face all aspects of your past head-on? If you haven’t put in the work to make peace with your past negative experiences and trauma, you are likely carrying them through your present. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach explains how he plans to face the trauma from his childhood and early life head-on. He walks through his plan for psychedelic therapy and explains how he is going to share that journey through this show. Listen in for an episode that will inspire your own second coming. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/doing-the-hard-work Get More Involved: Leave A Review & Subscribe On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/underdog-empowerment/id1373572178 Free A-to-Z roadmap on launching a top-shelf podcast: https://underdogempowerment.com/roadmap Access Our Top Resource Recommendations: https://underdogempowerment.com/resources/ Subscribe On YouTube: https://underdogempowerment.com/youtube
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EP: 290 - Landon Babcock Business Lessons From A 7 Year Old
23/08/2021 Duration: 10minHave you set your business up for success? It doesn’t matter how small or large the operation - set a goal and maintain that vision. Zach’s son Landon Babcock is a budding entrepreneur and master lemonade salesman. At only seven years old he is already setting records in the industry by pulling in a three-digit revenue in only two hours. However, to Landon’s dismay, the profit had to be divided up between him and his team which encouraged him to revisit his business plan. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Landon discuss the lessons learned from their lemonade stand and how the successful operation helped realign Landon’s vision board. Listen in for an episode that will simply make you smile. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/landon-babcock Get More Involved: Leave A Review & Subscribe On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/underdog-empowerment/id1373572178 Free A-to-Z roadmap on launching a top-shelf podcast: https://underdogempowerment.com/roadmap Access O
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Plowing Through Sh*t One Step at a Time (RTRT 9)
20/08/2021 Duration: 13minIt's a never ending cycle of constant steps forward, navigating through the messy sh*t, while never taking the eyes of the prize. Got some uncomfortable truths in this one.
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EP: 289 - Tucker Max - Healing Past Traumas And Rewiring Limiting Beliefs
16/08/2021 Duration: 01h07minAre you trapped in a cycle -- deriving power from your own dysfunction? Who you have been doesn’t have to roll over into the person you can become. Tucker Max is the author of four New York Times bestsellers, the writer behind ‘The Tard Blog’, and a human being -- one that has worked for years to rewire his own dysfunctional behavior. Through a combination of psycho and talk therapy, Tucker says he was able to rewrite not only the path of his future but who he was to the core. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Tucker and Zach dive into their personal journeys in healing from past trauma and discuss the risk, benefits, and varieties of illicit psychedelic medicines. Listen in for an episode that will rewrite the possibility of who you can become. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/tucker-max Get More Involved: Leave A Review & Subscribe On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/underdog-empowerment/id1373572178 Free A-to-Z roadmap on launching a top-shelf podcast: https
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Good Is Not Enough, Excellence Is the Standard (RTRT 8)
13/08/2021 Duration: 04minIf you're gonna do something, don't do it half-assed.
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EP 288: A Tactical Blueprint To Building Generational Wealth With D.K. Hutch
09/08/2021 Duration: 43minDid you learn about long-term investments or 401Ks in school? No? We didn’t think so. Now is the time to figure out how to manage your financial health for the long term. It’s just as important as making the money in the first place. 3gf9tbvt D.K. Hutch is a virtually self-taught, financial expert and CEO of The Legacy Company. He understands the ins and outs of managing your personal finances and making smart investments. D.K.’s hunger for knowledge, extensive experience, and diverse skill set have allowed him to excel in his career. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and D.K. break down the basics of insurance, investing, trading cryptocurrency, and how to grow your existing assets. D.K. explains the various levels of risk and reward that come with dispersing your money and which options are best to help it grow. Listen in for an episode that will get your finances in order. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/dk-hutch Get More Involved: Leave A Review & Subscribe On iTu
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Look Inward and Conquer Self (RTRT 7)
06/08/2021 Duration: 09minThis is the hardest work you'll ever do in life. And it's the most rewarding. This is the way of Alpha Underdog.
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EP 287: Do You Even Know What Winning Really Is?
02/08/2021 Duration: 14minHow critically have you thought about your legacy? Most people aren’t successful because they subscribe to everybody else’s definition of success without ever deciding what it means to their own self. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach flies solo as he dives into the process of coming up with long-term goals and setting boundaries between work and life, explaining how being this intentional has already brought him some success and letting out some spoilers about Alpha Underdog in the process. Tune in for an insightful episode about what it really means to accomplish your dreams. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/what-winning-is Get More Involved: Leave A Review & Subscribe On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/underdog-empowerment/id1373572178 Free A-to-Z roadmap on launching a top-shelf podcast: https://underdogempowerment.com/roadmap Access Our Top Resource Recommendations: https://underdogempowerment.com/resources/ Subscribe On YouTube: https://underdoge
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How Alpha Underdogs Win At All Costs (RTRT 6)
31/07/2021 Duration: 11minI was playing golf at this mansion we rented in Scottsdale Arizona when I recorded this.
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EP 286: The Tactical Entrepreneur With Steve Schabacker
26/07/2021 Duration: 08minWhat’s at the core of your business? See, industries and companies fail when everybody does things the way they’ve “always been done.” To thrive, you’ve got to have your own values and your own priorities in place. Steve Schabaker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and marketer. Between his content and his businesses, Steve is giving firearm owners and armed professionals the education they need and setting a new standard for training centers and shops in his industry. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Steve dig into Steve’s start as an entrepreneur and his current businesses, how customer service is getting put on the backburner by a lot of major firearms companies, and why results require consistency. Join in for a short-but-hard-hitting rundown on what it takes to raise the standards for an entire industry. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/steve-schabacker Get More Involved: Leave A Review & Subscribe On iTunes: https:
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EP 285: Building A Business Around A Sports Passion With Colt Schroeder
19/07/2021 Duration: 12minThat thing you’re passionate about can be a business. As long as you can bring a love for the topic, a greater mission, and a commitment to doing the work to the table, the hobby you’re 110% all-in for is exactly the right thing to help you make your impact. Colt Schroeder is the host of the Buffalo Nerd Sports Podcast and a lifelong, die-hard fan of the Buffalo Bills. His show exists to engage with his fellow Bills fans, share some team history, and highlight a different charity each week that’s doing some good in its community. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Colt jam on motivating yourself to break out of the script and do what fires you up every morning, the exciting changes the Buffalo Bills are making that spell a new future for the team, and what you can expect when you tune into the podcast. Listen in for some sports insight and lessons in pure drive from someone who’s committed to betting on himself. Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/colt-schroeder Get More Involved:
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Figuring Out Life on a Giant Spinning Rock (RTRT 5)
17/07/2021 Duration: 05minAt the end of the day, none of us have it figured out. Here's why.