Underdog Empowerment

I just interviewed Tucker Max and had a major breakthrough. I share it in this episode.

How do you tackle a new challenge? Once you’ve started your business, it’s easy to settle in and think that you’ve got everything figured out. But life will eventually throw you a curveball or two, and how you respond to those moments says a lot about who you are and how far you’re willing to go for the things - and people - that you care about.   Irvin Retiz is the host of the Breakthrough Society Podcast and the founder of Retiz Electric. His podcast, and the community he’s developed around it, is built on the desire to help other driven entrepreneurs break through to the next level in life and in business.   On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Irvin jam on Irvin’s entrepreneurial upbringing and the start of his own business, the pursuit of excellence even in the smallest details, and why building great connections is easily the most valuable use of your time. Tune in for the ongoing story of a young guy who’s on his way to conquering the world.    Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/

What’s your first thought when someone mentions marijuana? We all heard the “Just Say No” campaigns and the warnings from our parents and teachers when we were little - but all that fear and avoidance is keeping us from discovering one specific element of cannabis that has the power to heal and help us live a better quality of life.  Gary Roberts is the founder and owner of Pure Body Zen, a firefighter and the host of the Good Dudes Grow Podcast. His journey into the truth about cannabis products started after his own enlightening experience and a tragic family loss. Currently, Gary is dedicated to clearing up the myths and misconceptions around CBD, setting high standards for product quality, and using his insight and products to heal others from the inside out. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Gary dive deep on addressing some of the widely held myths about cannabis products, how Gary got his start with CBD, the challenges of improving on industry standards for testing and product quality,

How do you translate your big vision into something your customers could hold in their hand? In a world of fake Internet gurus and people who just sell fluff, companies who want to serve their people at the next level can unlock massive growth with the help of a great physical product. Witnessing a huge range of strategies, tactics, successes, and failures in product development and manufacturing led Callye Keen to turn his experience into the Red Blue Collective framework.  Now, Callye mentors brilliant misfits to help them generate $50k+ in 90 days of added revenue without the use of overly complicated funnels, ads on Facebook, or “questionable tactics.” The Collective takes the insight and strategies Callye has gained over the years and uses it to help entrepreneurs access impactful opportunities, deliver valuable products, and multiply their audience of customers while reducing both time and investment. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Callye dig into what physical products can do for an

You'll probably get to know me in a different way on this one, first time I recorded in the woods. Crazy cool concept.

When was the last time you tried connecting to your own consciousness? As entrepreneurs, we’re so busy trying to hack our audience’s minds, we don’t pay attention to our own. But once you can put everything you experience in a wider context, from business to walks in the woods, the perspective you gain will make you the person your people seek out to tell them the truth and give them what they need. Alex Vonderhaar is back to break down more big-brain techniques and knowledge for marketers and entrepreneurs who want to go deeper with their audience. On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Alex jam on how Alex is taking his personal development to the cellular level with psychedelics and sensory experiences, getting into the systems and processes of scaling a killer business, the discoveries around aliens and space structures that we might be on the verge of, the ups and downs of going all-in on cryptocurrency, and how Alex and his team are improving on the bullshit tactics other marketing agencies a

Why do you get up and get to work every day? The answer is different for everyone. It might be money, validation, or going through the motions...but if you wake up in the morning in pursuit of making an impact, giving crazy amounts of value, and serving your community, your family, and your own wellbeing, you’ll quickly rise above the rest.   Patrick Bolanos is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Trailer King Builders, Working for a Dream Baseball Academy, and his nonprofit, Helping Kids Round First. Patrick also hosts the Working for a Dream Podcast, where he shares his story and his insight on building an empire up from nothing.   On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Patrick dig into how Patrick stepped into his purpose and his talent through his food truck business, the mission behind the Working for a Dream Baseball Academy, how Patrick is creating impact and delivering value for the kids in his Academy, at home, and through his businesses and podcast, and why you need to start each day

What big steps have you taken lately? The most successful people in the game will tell you that life requires constant learning and healthy progress. And when you take each step, looking back on the lessons that moved you forward is key.   On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach jams solo on getting ready for his big studio move and reflects back on UE’s first brick-and-mortar space, how the wisdom he’s taken from all these podcast interviews has translated into a whole new lifestyle, and the next big venture in the works from Zach and the team. Tune in for an insightful update from someone moving into a powerful new season of life.    Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/zachary-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://underdogempowerment.com/r

When was the last time you stopped fighting and pushing and stressing and chose to sit back and just exist in your natural grace and creativity instead? The gifts we’re born with get buried under years of conditioning and all kinds of BS - but we reach our potential when we learn to unlock them again.   Alison Lager is the founder and owner of Lager Counseling Services and the host of the Alison Answers #MissionAwake podcast. Through her content and her client work, Alison is dedicated to helping others break out of the prison of mediocrity and access creativity, awareness, and truth.   On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Alison break down the difference between grace, truth, and grit, plus how each one factors into your life, the conditioning we’re exposed to from a young age and how it influences us from the inside out as we grow up to influence the next generation, and using wise observations and questions to dig into the truth of a matter instead of reacting. Listen in for an interview that

“Necessity is the mother of invention.”   Nothing could be more true for the underdog entrepreneurs of the world who found themselves needing to start a business after their lives got turned upside down - but having been forged in fire is the common denominator among some of the most legendary businesses on the planet.   Anthony Morrison is best known as the founder of the “Partner with Anthony” program, which is designed to give entrepreneurs the resources and advice they need to launch and grow their business with massive success. Since its inception, the program has gained hundreds of rave reviews and set the standard for business coaches everywhere.   On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Anthony dive deep on the financial disaster that kickstarted Anthony’s journey as an entrepreneur and a coach, how buyers respond to various types of advertising and content (plus how to use those preferences to make your content more effective), and how to structure your courses or coaching sessions

This is something I wish I knew at the very beginning of my entrepreneurial journey.

What does it take to reach the kind of success you see every week on ESPN? Although we think of pro football players like gods or superheroes, they’re just people who learned the secrets of hard work and resilience and made shit happen. Now - what would you be capable of if you could harness the same energy?   Quentin Gause is a former NFL athlete with a career track record that includes time spent with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots. After leaving athletics, Quentin founded Iron Visuals, a visual marketing and branding consultancy that exists to help entrepreneurs and business owners reach their audience with quality content, branding and visual media. Quentin also lends his experience and expertise to kids hoping to earn football scholarships and - eventually - careers in the NFL, and serves as a fitness trainer alongside his other pursuits.   On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Quentin break down how a pro athlete attacks each day and maximizes pro

This is the first Real Talk at Real Time (RTRT) episode. I've been holding onto stuff from my past that I got to share with you. It feels good getting it out.

What would you pay to make sure you stay in your customers' brains 24/7? Now, what if you could get a head start on all that knowledge from one podcast episode?   Alex Vonderhaar is a neuro-marketer, speaker, entrepreneur, podcast host and the CEO of Hidden Falls Media, a company that exists to bring psychology and neuroscience to entrepreneurs and marketers looking to scale and achieve astronomical growth.   On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Alex dig into how Alex uses psychology to do marketing (and sell) like a genius, the mind games that go into pricing products and how to make them work for you, how to separate yourself from the dishonest marketers on social media and create straightforward content that attracts engagement, and introducing a sensory piece to your products and brand to completely change your customer experience. Listen in for a mind-blowing interview that will get you started marketing at a truly subconscious level.   Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment.com/alex

Most of us sell every day of our lives. In business, at the dinner table with the kids, engaging on Facebook...the ability to sell will take you everywhere in life. But there's a lot more to great sales than charm or a persuasive attitude, which is why anyone looking to learn how to sell like a superstar should be listening to the best of the best.   Andrew Sayles early experience with sales landed him in prison. Afterward, Andrew doubled down on the skill set he already had and started climbing the career ladder at the speed of light. Now, alongside his work as the VP of Business Development at Solis Energy Services, Andrew uses his status as a "professional life changer" and host of the Sayles Tales Podcast to teach other driven entrepreneurs how to hustle harder and win bigger.   On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Andrew jam on Andrew's first, less-than-legit sales gig, how he got the right mentorship and worked his way up into entrepreneurship using his sales skills, the lessons Andrew

How do you begin to pull yourself up by your bootstraps when you’re starting from rock bottom - and once you start to rise up, how do you keep that momentum going all the way to the top? To stay on that upward trend, you’ll need luck, good people around you, and some serious street smarts.   Bobby “Mr. Bright Side” Jones fought his way up from prison time and a lack of possibilities to his current role as the president and CEO of Bright Side Roofing and Siding. Through his business and his commitment to philanthropy, Bobby serves and inspires others to boldly pursue their potential.   On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Bobby dive into how  Bobby’s time in prison completely transformed every piece of his identity, facing down the challenges that come with transitioning back into society, building a team that lets you focus on the high-leverage parts of your business, and some hard-hitting advice to the Clubhouse audience on topics ranging from the value of investing in relationships to han

In a world filled with self-described "gurus" selling bad advice, what sets a real coach - selling real results - apart? It's a rare mix of strong values, life experience that drives them, the genuine desire to serve their people well...and that's just the start.   Jaime Filer's work as a personal trainer came from the fight of her life within her own body and the desire to carry her father's legacy. Now, Jaime brings her unique training approach to every client to instill a sense of confidence and get them moving powerfully forward.   On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Jaime cover Jaime’s battle back from severe anorexia to peak health, how Jaime takes her status as a part of the LGBTQ community and makes it her motivation to serve and represent her people proudly, and the differences between quick success and lasting achievement. Tune in for an interview that will get you pumped up, inspired, and ready to crush whatever pursuit lights you up.   Show Notes: https://underdogempowerment

You're lying to yourself. In fact, most of us are. It's how we're raised - we're taught to be quiet and polite and follow the plan, and we swallow our individualities and drives and needs to fit in. Time to break that silence and speak your truth.   Sean Whalen found his liberation after he hit rock bottom and lost everything, including his wife, his kids, his money, and his respect. It was only then that he hauled himself up, took responsibility and forged his future in radical honesty with himself and the rest of the world. Sean is also the founder and CEO of Lions Not Sheep, a global movement that reflects his drive to help others stand out as leaders rather than society's followers.   On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Sean jam on pursuing the truth after a lifetime of being programmed to lie, how to build yourself up to your full potential (and why you deserve to have a little bit of an ego), and the indescribable freedom Sean found when he dove into his darkness and made it his messa

Who's in your corner as you run your business? If you're still hanging around people who play small or fake, ego-driven "influencers," you need a better network. It can be tough to figure out who to take advice from at first, but the real killers always manage to rise to the top…   The men of the Alpha Podcasting Association all share a common set of values that has landed them where they are, first and foremost a dedication to honesty, connections based on real relationships and a willingness to get in the trenches and do the work. With decades upon decades of experience between them, the chance to be a fly on the wall when they get together is a coveted opportunity.   On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach brings in the group of creators that make up the Alpha Podcasting Association Mastermind to share their insights on the insane growth that comes from having a network of high-level entrepreneurs who are dedicated to lifting each other up, pulling away from the fakes with a mix of consistency a

What gets you ready to face the day every morning before your feet even hit the floor? Before you answer that - it's not your next paycheck, or the beer you crack open at 6 PM. Your burn needs to run much deeper.   Ben Newman is an acclaimed performance coach, author and speaker who motivates and inspires professional athletes, CEO's, sales teams and organizations across the globe, including heavyweights like Microsoft, the US Army and the Minnesota Vikings…to name just a few. Ben helps his clients and audiences get in touch with the fire that keeps them moving forward to the next level.   On this episode of Underdog Empowerment, Zach and Ben dig into discovering your purpose and pursuing it relentlessly, how Ben’s mother inspired him to fight through the tough parts of life and encourage others to do the same, and the unbelievable success that finds you when you learn to let go of the result. Join the conversation to get your head out of the online entrepreneurship haze and back onto a path that leads whe