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The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleImperfect Harmony - Stability - How Can We Achieve Stability with Our Emotions? With Austin DouglasWelcome to The Impossible! Stability in our emotional foundations. How can we engage and achieve stability with our emotions? Let us approach this question with a few lessons that Austin has learned when pursing a more enduring foundation of emotional stability. We tackle some negative emotions that can and will crop up in our lives, and talk on how we can control them. Thank you for listening, and as always…Be Impossible!...Learn more about our Mission and Vision at:https://www.impossibleperformance.com/ NEW MER...2025-05-0649 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleImperfect Harmony - Recovery - Two Years Can Make A World of Difference - With Austin DouglasWelcome to The Impossible! We are beginning a new series Imperfect Harmony, where we shall follow the journeys of Matt and Austin finding balance in their lives after treatment. Today, Austin will cover how he approached the idea of recovery in 2023, to now in April of 2025. Time can really make a difference, but we shall explore more about how perspectives can change. Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible!...Learn more about our Mission and Vision at:https://www.impossibleperformance.com/ 2025-04-2246 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleThe Impossible Mind - Using the Mind to Drive Performance when the Body Fails - w/ Matt and AustinWe've all been in those moments where we feel our body has failed us.Whether from tragic health diagnoses or failed athletic performance, there's times when the body leaves us feeling betrayed and empty.There will be times when the body fails; it is inescapable.  Yet, the Mind, when used properly, has Potential far beyond the limitations of the body.In this episode of The Impossible Podcast, Matt and Austin discuss their process in unlocking your most valuable asset: The Mind.Whether the body has failed, or is in peak condition, th...2025-04-081h 05The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleDiscovering Life - Your New Story Starts Here - With Matthew Hill and Austin Douglas, Ep. 91Welcome to The Impossible!As Austin steps into a new chapter, or an entirely new book, he gains a more evolved perspective on this world. A trip that he felt needed, turned into the opportunity of a lifetime. We discuss how to make the most from a seemingly Impossible situation, like the one Austin faces. Starting another round of remission, life has taken a new form for him. Thank you for listening, and as always…Be Impossible!...Learn more about our Mission and Vision...2025-04-0147 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleMastering Life - Establish Priorities and Dominate Your Challenges - with Tim KashorekTim Kashorek is a Cancer Survivor and Pro Powerlifter.  He has returned to The Impossible Podcast to discuss his strategies for executing at the highest level in every area he pursues.From being a father, to serving his community as a Police Officer, to performing as an elite athlete, Tim has many high level priorities to serve on a daily basis.  Tim outlines the sacrifices and adaptations he makes to keep these priorities in line and chase excellence in each area.Tim and Matt discuss everything from the nuances of powerlifting competition, to the mentality is t...2025-03-182h 25The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleParts Unknown - Gratefulness - When Fighting to Integrate Back Into Daily Life - With Austin Douglas, Ep. 88Welcome to The Impossible!This week on Parts Unknown, Austin will be discussing his time with practicing gratefulness. After going through 6 days of life-threatening chemotherapy, he finds himself in a state of integrating back into daily life. An adventure that becomes more and more challenging after each relapse. But he learns that being thankful for life and its treasures, may just help him get over that knifes edge. Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible!...Learn more about our Mission and Vision at...2025-03-1228 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleThis One Thing is what Wakes Me Up Every Morning - Arnold Classic Q&A - w/ Matt HillThis year, Team Impossible will be at the event, and we will be partnering with Monsters Bent Barbell and USPC to promote the world's FIRST Para-only Powerlifting meet taking place this summer 2025.In honor of the Arnold Classic, we did a Q&A to answer your questions and get your input on the direction we're moving with this show.In this episode, Matt gives answers to what wakes him up in the morning, his self care routine that is unlike anything you've heard before, and how to find joy in Life's seemingly smallest moments.2025-02-2541 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleLifting Others - Building Strength for Life that Transcends the Platform - Curtis MillerCurtis Miller is an Elite Powerlifter, Coach, Father, Husband, and one of the most genuine guests we've been honored to bring on this show.Curtis discovered a passion for strength sports early in life that led to totaling 2,000 lbs in powerlifting competition at 242 lbs body weight.Beyond the platform, Curtis has continued his Strength journey, becoming a Father and Elite Coach, helping athletes form all disciplines find their highest potential.In this episode of The Impossible Podcast, we discuss everything from raising strong daughters to constructing life encompassing coaching plans for athletes.2025-02-181h 59The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleGlory Isn't Pretty - How One Finds Solace In The Road To Recovery - Parts Unknown with Matthew Hill and Austin Douglas, Ep. 85Welcome to The Impossible!In Todays episode of Parts Unknown, we are taking a dive into what the mind and body battle through, when faced with the Impossible. Matt and Austin explore what it means to Be Impossible, but taking a moment to find your humanity. In periods of suffering, we strive to make the best of that situation. Yet, there are times when we need to remind ourselves of our human side.Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible!...Learn more about our Mission an...2025-02-111h 10The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleThe Road to the Olympia - A Champion's Mentality - with Jaden LaCariaIn 2022, Jaden was on the cusp of earning his IFBB Pro Card when he completely tore both quad tendons simultaneously.In the coming months, he endured 5 surgeries, multiple infections, and setback after setback; all of this after becoming one of the strongest athletes of all time.Jaden grew up in a small town in West Virginia, and quickly developed a love for Football and Bodybuilding.  He developed strength at a lightning pace that took him to study at The Ohio State University, earning his Master's Degree and become a member of the acclaimed West Side Ba...2025-02-032h 21The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleNavigating The Storm - Parts Unknown - How We Can Fight To Stay On Our Two Feet - With Austin Douglas, Ep. 83Welcome to The Impossible! This week on Parts Unknown, we talk about my time going through the six days of chemo for my bone marrow transplant.We build into how the preparations were going, both at the hospital, and in my mind. What it took to grasp the situation at-hand. Let us take a dive into the storm that I fought with; before, during, and after the six brutal days of chemo I faced. How that did not stop me from seeing the end to all the malevolence. Thank you for lis...2025-01-2844 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleRisk and Reward - Parts Unknown - Learning How to Manage the Risks Taken In Times of Vulnerability, With Austin Douglas, Ep.82Welcome to The Impossible! Today in Parts Unknown, we follow the path of this past month for Austin and his recovery and acclimation to the world again. This period of time was crucial for him, in re-introducing his immune system to the world around him. We needed to challenge the boundaries of which were set at the beginning, for this period of recovery. Let us see how far we can go, without taking too many steps back! Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible!...L...2025-01-2135 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleHow to Build Those Around You By Building Yourself - A Life Without Limits - with Cat Lang-Bigley, Ep. 81From a young age, she didn't feel called to walk the same path as so many around her.Cat was called to business, and movement, and the body/mind connection we all have that is responsible for so much of our growth...And Cat pursued these callings relentlessly.There were times when she was out of money, with a broken down car, with no home, yet she knew who she was, she knew what her Passion and Purpose was for Life, and that was enough to keep her fighting through the most impossible...2025-01-142h 19The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleHow to Build Self Value and the Antidote to Negativity in Your Life - With Matt Hill and Austin Douglas, Ep. 80The single greatest shortage in the world today is Self-Value.So many influencers on social media attempt to spark others to take action by attacking their flaws and using shame to drive their growth, but this system doesn't work for most people.Growth and self mastery is a skill that is best fueled by developing an immense amount of respect for oneself.If you can foster deep respect for the person you see in the mirror, you will be more driven to continue building that person into someone who is capable of facing...2025-01-0752 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleParts Unknown - Renewal And Looking Forward To This New Year, With Matthew Hill and Austin Douglas, Ep.79Welcome to The Impossible! And Happy New Year!Renewal. As we enter the new year, we set goals for a potential that we intend to achieve. But how can we genuinely find ourselves at that point, living within the potential that we see in ourselves? Austin faces a renewal in how he approaches life, both temporarily here with a immune reset, and in the future that has been affected by treatment. Where can we go and what can we achieve, when we find our relentless nature to journey towards the future? ...2025-01-0258 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleParts Unknown - Recovering From The Harshest Chemotherapy Treatment I Have Faced, With Matthew Hill and Austin DouglasWelcome to The Impossible! Today, we have Austin returning from his Bone Marrow Transplant! We have begun the recovery phase from the harshest treatment regiment of chemotherapy, that he has ever faced. December 7th was the last day of treatment, yet he still fights with the side effects to this day. With this episode, Matt and Austin take you on a general timeline of events, from getting the central line planted, to how he feels today. Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible!...Learn more abou...2024-12-2643 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossiblePersevere with a Smile - How You can Overcome any Darkness in your Life - with Jennifer WorkmanShe was 13 miles into her first Half Marathon, deep in the pain locker, dehydrated, exhausted, and ready to finish...Then Jenn heard the words "What if we ran across the Finish Line?"Jenn immediately put on that trademark smile, faced all of the Darkness in her life, and took a step... and another, and another, until she was running again.And she crossed that Finish Line, leaving nothing in the tank.  A beautiful display of Perseverance...with a Smile.In this episode of The Impossible, we are honored to be joined b...2024-12-171h 15The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleWelcoming Pressure - Using Life's Challenges as a Catalyst for Growth - w/ Matt and AustinThe time has come, Austin is entering the beginning days of his stem cell transplant...And this chemo could kill him.This week on The Impossible Podcast, we explore the Mindset it takes to be able to willingly sit in a chair and allow life threatening medications to enter your veins.It has far more to do with the person you allow yourself to become rather than the person you are today.In this final episode of our mini series on Fear, Failure, and Pressure, join us to discover your greatest...2024-12-0442 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleFailing Beautifully - How to Leverage Failure as Part of your Journey - with Austin and Matt, Ep.75"If you're not regularly Failing, you're not truly innovating." - Elon MuskFailure is a crucial aspect of any pursuit, yet it can tear down and wreck the Mind, ultimately setting us off course if we allow it.In this week's episode of The Impossible Podcast, Matt and Austin explain how to welcome failure as a sign you are pursuing something truly Impossible, and how to leverage it to give you strength in your journey.All great pursuits begin and end in the Mind, it is the key to unlocking your Potential.2024-11-3042 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleEmbracing Fear - Creating Purpose from Life’s Darkest Moments - with Matt and Austin, Ep. #74“Where there is Fear, there is your Task.” - C.G. Jung, Letters to Warner S. McCullen 1956Fear is a very real and present aspect of each of our lives, yet so many spend their entire life in the pursuit of escaping it.We have certainly faced our own times of attempting to escape the fear and pain of our darkest moments, and it brought nothing but loss of Purpose.On this week’s episode of The Impossible Podcast, Matt and Austin break down how they have grown to accept Fear, and even to Emb...2024-11-1957 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleParts Unknown - Weathering the Storm of Chemo - Preparing for a New Battle w/ Austin DouglasWelcome to The Impossible! Today, we hear of how the last day of chemotherapy in the consolidation period went for Austin. This period is originally planned for 2 cycles, but it could be turned into 4 cycles if the cancer is not backing down. We shape up for a big finish for this period, in hopes to begin the Stem Cell Transplant in December! Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible!------------IG: @impossible.performanceIG: @austin_strengthIG: @welcometotheimpossibleVisit...2024-11-1233 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleSurvivors Mindset - We Decide How To React In Times of Adversity - With Matt Hill and Austin Douglas, Ep. 72Welcome to The Impossible! Today, we are discussing how Surviving Cancer, is not just making it through the day. The Survivors Mindset is realizing the adversity set before you, is how you make a difference for you and everyone around you. And at the Survivors Event at the Belpre Cancer Center today, November 7th, will be the showcase of the true power and strength wielded by the Survivor Mindset. Thank you for listening, and as always…Be Impossible!...Learn how you can build...2024-11-0749 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleParts Uknown - Cycle One Day Eight of Treatment - With Austin Douglas, Ep. 71Welcome to The Impossible!Returning is an episode from our series Parts Unknown, with Austin Douglas. Cycle one, Day eight. More chemotherapy to treat, and so, the fight continues. We recount how the session went from Austin’s perspective, with a deeper look into what place a caretakers role must also endure. Thank you for listening, and as always…Be Impossible!Learn more about Children's Champions:https://give.nationwidechildrens.org/...Join Team Impossible:https...2024-10-3134 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleThe Race Of A Lifetime - How JD Did The Impossible - Matt Hill and JD Wright, Ep. 70Welcome to the Impossible!Today, we discuss with JD about his completion of the 2024 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon! JD was returning with a mission, and that was to complete the marathon within the time limit, and he accomplished much more than that! Let us hear how preparations went going into the weekend, and how he set a new Personal Record for a Marathon! Thank you for listening, and as always…Be Impossible!...Learn how you can build an Impossible Mind at:...2024-10-291h 02The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleWe Never Fight Alone - Our Community's Journey with Childhood Cancer - Melissa and Mike McIntyre, Ep. 69Join us this week on The Impossible Podcast to hear the story of BraylynStrong.It is the story of a young man, a close knit family, and most of all, an incredibly strong Community who has banded together to battle Childhood Cancer from every angle.In this episode in our series highlighting stories of those who have battled Childhood Cancer, Mike and Melissa discuss many topics we've not previously had the opportunity to explore on this platform.Expect to learn how to maintain a healthy relationship and marriage during tragic times; how to...2024-10-153h 03The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleParts Unknown - The Beginning of Treatment - Facing Harsh Realities In the Heat of Battle - With Matt Hill and Austin Douglas, Ep. 68Welcome to The Impossible! Matt and Austin take a look back at the beginning of treatment for Austin and his second relapse. We discuss some details of the treatment, as well as some details for what had occurred on the first day of treatment. Things had taken a turn for the worst, with Austin reacting to the very medication he is requiring to save his life from cancer. Let us take a trip of what happened that day, from Austins and Matts perspectives. Thank you for listening, and as al...2024-10-081h 06The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleMy Thoughts On My Cancer Relapse - A Telling of Another Relapse In My Cancer Relapse - With Austin Douglas, Ep, 67Welcome to the Impossible! Today, we take a journey into Austins thoughts on relapsing for a second time now in his cancer remission. We have been here before, But our enemy has become stronger and wiser. So we must act swiftly, and intently. Let us push towards this storm with ferocity and unwavering determination. Thank you for listening, and as always…Be Impossible!Learn more about Children's Champions:https://give.nationwidechildrens.org/...Join Team Impossible:ht...2024-10-0539 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleCancer Does Not Define You - How Living To Your True Potential Can Change The World - With Leo and Natalie Zambori, Ep. 66Welcome to the Impossible! Leo Zambori was facing an Impossible challenge when diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 5. Something many children unfortunately have to face. Now, after being cancer free for over 5 years, Leo has not looked back and intends on leading a life of Being Impossible! We get a closer look here into how he lives his life in facing the challenges he puts in front of himself. And we were honored to have him here with us, sharing these memories he's getting to make today. Then, we ha...2024-10-011h 51The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleHer Memory Lives On - My Daughter Ava’s Story - Traci Nichols, Ep. 65She first noticed it when her daughter crawled up the steps and said she couldn’t walk.Traci’s instinct knew then, it was a brain tumor.Ava was 4 years old when she was diagnosed with DIPG, a rare and terminal brain cancer, and the initial prognosis came back conclusive; there were no treatment options.Fortunately, thanks to Traci and her husband’s quest for multiple opinions, they were able to find a clinical trial that gave them another full 2 years with their daughter.Ava was a beautiful soul who led her ow...2024-09-241h 34The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleUntil There is a Cure - Navigating Life with my Kids through Cancer - Desni Crock, Ep. 64As a young mom on the brink of a new career, Desni Crock was suddenly faced with the words every parent dreads to hear…“Your Child has Cancer”Those words forever changed her life, though, in some ways you may never expect.After fighting for several years with her first child, she was pronounced Cancer-Free, but as we all know, the battle didn’t end there.For so many, including the patients and caregivers, so much of the fight comes in the mental and emotional aftermath of such a tragedy.Desn...2024-09-171h 41The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleTimes of Uncertainty - How We Can Continue to Improve Our Lives, In Times of Adversity and Uncertainty, Ep. 63Welcome to the Impossible Mind! We continue the Adaptation Series with How we can work continuously on bettering our life, and ultimately the lives of others. We have many opportunities every day, to be a positive force for good. We can choose to be clouded by our uncertainties, or we can choose to be a bright and shining column of positivity. Let us continue this journey on forging the Impossible Mindset! Thank you for listening, and as always…Be Impossible!...Learn how you ca...2024-09-1244 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleCharging Into The Storm - A Recap of the Cedar City Half Marathon! With Austin, Ep. 62Welcome to the Impossible!Today, we recap how the Cedar City Half Marathon in southern Utah went for Austin! We may have set a Personal Best, we may have faced some challenging obstacles. But Ultimately, we found favorable winds in the storm of pushing the boundaries we set in front of ourselves. Thank you for listening, and as always…Be Impossible!...Learn how you can build an Impossible Mind at:https://www.impossibleperformance.com/NEW MERCH...2024-09-1047 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleAdversity - How Austin Faces the Storms of Cancer - Austin Douglas, Ep. 61Welcome to the Impossible!Today, we do not have the best of news to share with you all. Austins Cancer has returned for a second time.What does this mean? What treatment options are there? Do we have choices in treatment, or is our hand forced? Austin discusses what options we have. But he also discusses how he approaches this egregious hand dealt to him. WE FACE THE STORM AND CHARGE TOWARDS IT!Thank you for listening, and as always…Be Impossible!.....2024-09-0539 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleGiving Hope to Those Who Need it Most - Becoming a Children’s Champion to Help Kids Battle Cancer - Matthew Hill, Ep. 60In 2013, I was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive Childhood Bone Cancer.I lost my leg to this disease and endured months of intensive chemotherapy.  Throughout this journey, even though there was great hardship, I was blessed to witness some of the very best of humanity as a community came together to help me battle this disease.And by the end of that year, I was Cancer-Free.The battle did not end there, however.  When you battle through something so damaging, so intense, it can leave you feeling broken and beaten, no matter how...2024-09-0345 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleBuilding Your Mindset - Unlocking the Key to Everything - Powerlifting Meet Recap w/ Matt and Austin, Ep. 59"Your Mindset is the Key to Everything You want in Life."Austin and Matt have both battled disease and toxic therapy that has left their bodies broken.  They have battled through pain and addiction that left their spirit lifeless, in constant search of escape from the past.Yet, they have both learned to overcome this and so much more through one simple path...training of the Mind.From business, to personal life, to athletic performance, Austin and Matt have cultivated an Unruly Belief in their own Potential, and have developed a Mindset that c...2024-08-271h 49The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleThe Impossible Mind Pt. 5 - How You Continue The Battle, In The Depths Of The War Against Your Former Self, Ep. 58Welcome Back to the Adaptation Series, The Impossible Mind. Today, we are discussing what it is like while in the middle of the battle you have waged against your former self. How impactful moments can be during these times. And how you react to them. Covering some personal experiences, we can get a glimpse into how dark some moments can be. But How we react to these moments, is ultimately the tell of how successful we will be in achieving our goals. Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible!2024-08-2226 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleThe Impossible Mind Pt. 4 - Why Building The Best You, Serves The Community Best - With Matthew Hill and Austin Douglas, Ep. 57Welcome back to Adaptation Series, The Impossible Mind. Today, we have the return of Matt and Austin together, discussing what service means to us and Team Impossible!On the journey of Doing The Impossible, we must strive to support our communities in some facet, to move everyone in a positive direction. Join us in this discussion for how we think and act, in the realm of service.Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible! ------------IG: @impossible.performanceIG: @austin_strengthIG: @welcometotheimpossible2024-08-2059 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleThe Impossible Mind Pt. 3 - With What We Plan To Achieve, We Must Surround Ourselves With Great Individuals, Ep. 56Here we are again, sharing our experiences in Unlocking the Impossible Mind!Today, Austin discusses the next steps in your process of adapting to an ever-changing world, surrounding yourself with incredible and Impossible individuals.As you are on the journey of building the Impossible You, you will find yourself becoming more selective of who you surround yourself with. And this is a good thing!In order to be great, and to keep moving in a positive direction, you will need a strong team of people around you.Austin discusses how that...2024-08-1533 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleUpdate: Austins Remission and Training For A Marathon, Ep. 55Hello and Welcome to the Impossible! Today we are diving into an update for Austin and his journey in Remission. A journey, that has been plagued with a maelstrom of unanswered questions and uncertainty. We also find out where he is with training for the 2024 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon on October 20th.  Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible! ------------IG: @impossible.performanceIG: @austin_strengthIG: @welcometotheimpossibleVisit our Online Storefront!https://f7e312-2.myshopify.com/2024-08-1344 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleThe Impossible Mind Pt. 2 - This Journey That We Take, Every Day Matters In Pursuit Of The Impossible Ep. 54Here we are again, sharing our experiences in Unlocking the Impossible!Today, Austin discusses the next steps in your process of adapting to an ever-changing world, keeping yourself accountable to achieving your greatness!He shares some tips as to how you can approach the self-accountability, which is required for the evolution of your self-discipline. We tackle obstacles every day, that can hold us back from achieving our goals. So let us take back our power and chase The Impossible Mind! Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible! ------------2024-08-0841 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleRisking It All - Our Relentless Pursuit of The Impossible - What You Haven't Heard About Matt's Story, Ep. 53When he was 18 years old, Matt was diagnosed with a rare pediatric bone cancer. He endured 9 months of brutal chemotherapy, had his right leg amputated, and nearly lost his life to multi system organ failure. But what you haven’t heard is how this journey broke him. And not in the way you might expect. In this episode of The Impossible, Matt gives his story in a more vulnerable, real frame than he ever has before. We’ve shared this story before, but never through this lens, the perspective of a scar...2024-08-061h 00The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleLiving Your Message - Healing Internally to Conquer Life’s Greatest Challenges - Micalyn Harris, Ep. 52Micalyn Harris was 25 when she was diagnosed with B-Cell Lymphoma. Suddenly, her perfectly normal life she had built shattered, and she did everything she could to cling to its remains. After surviving a year of intensive chemotherapy, she was pronounced “Cancer Free,” and she hoped to put everything behind her, returning to normal life… But Life had other plans. In March 2020, she once again heard the words we all dread to hear, “You Have Cancer,” and the prognosis was very poor. This is when Micalyn took on the responsibility of her Health...2024-07-302h 22The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleThe Impossible Mind - How We Can Build Our Future With A Little Planning Ahead - w/ Austin Douglas, Ep. 51Join us in this series "The Impossible Mind" where Matt and Austin breakdown how they built and utilize this mindset in Pursuit of the Impossible despite the severe challenges they face.This week, we have Austin on the breakdown of how we can build a strong future, with a pen and a piece of paper. Talking about the differences in how goals can be arranged, we take a dive into how Austin approaches the immediate, near, and far of his time here. What they mean to him, and how he manages in his battles with...2024-07-2340 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleThe Impossible Mind - Building Adaptations to Flourish in an Environment You Cannot Control - w/Matt & Austin, Ep. 50An Adaptation is the process by which an entity changes to be better suited to its environment." This is the biological definition of our "Be Impossible" message, and it couldn't ring more true. Join us in this new series "The Impossible Mind" where Matt and Austin breakdown how they built and utilize this mindset in Pursuit of the Impossible despite the severe challenges they face. This week, we discuss Adaptation, the process of changing oneself. All change is indeed, a process, and must be treated as such. Learn how...2024-07-161h 15The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleBuilding Hope in the Dark - How a Mother and Daughter Battle Mental Health Challenges Together - w/ Emma and Danielle Haines, Ep. 49This week, Emma and Danielle return to share their unique perspectives on their battles with mental health challenges.Emma and Danielle were extremely close growing up for most of Emma's life, but when she started to face mental health challenges, it put an intense strain on their relationship. Join us for this episode to learn how they were able to work together, and find the tools to rebuild their relationship to where they now have formed a unified front in tackling these challenges.If you or someone you know is battling mental health...2024-07-091h 41The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleFind Your Joy - Battling Self Harm, Anxiety, and Depression as a Teenager - w/ Emma Haines, Ep. 48***DISCLAIMER:  This episode discusses real life events of Self Harm and Suicide Ideation.  If you or a loved one is struggling with these challenges and are not ready to hear this discussion, please skip this episode.  Anyone who needs help can call 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more resources.  We love you all and the wo0rld is better because you're here***Emma first recognized she was battling anxiety when she was in 8th grade.Then, everything changed when quarantine hit and the world locked down right before her first year of High School....2024-07-021h 58The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleForging The Mindset To Adapt and Conquer This Reality, Matthew Hill and Austin Douglas Ep.47Hello and Welcome to the Impossible. Today, we bring you a Fireside chat with your hosts Matthew Hill and Austin Douglas!Our discussion leads off into the topic of how to deal with realities you are presented, whether they be voluntary or forced upon you. We dive into the idea of dealing with what you can and cannot control, what that can mean for you, and how you can navigate life with it. Join us in forging mindsets that allow us to adapt to our realities, and conquer them day by day, hour...2024-06-251h 32The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleAn Argument for God - Providing Logic to the Structure of the Universe - Logan Reynolds, Ep. 46Two years ago, Logan Reynolds had the opportunity to meet Dr. Jordan Peterson, a man and a mind whom he has admired for several years.In that meeting, he informed him that he was entering into grad school to obtain his Master’s Degree in Philosophy…Now, he is weeks from defending his Thesis in that degree.In this episode, Logan dives into Logos, the Greek word for “Word” and uses scriptural and textual references to take us into a perspective on how this Cowboy Philosopher has come to see the Universe.And...2024-06-182h 10The ImpossibleThe ImpossibleYour Greatest Resource - How We Combat the Difficult Days - Fireside Chat w/ Matt and AustinNearly losing your life is an Impossible thing to Face.This week on The Impossible Podcast, Matt and Austin discuss their strategy for facing the difficult days that arise from past trauma and feelings of insufficiency.Learn how you can face these challenges and overcome them when they arise in your own life by harnessing your most valuable resource.And it may surprise you how accessible it is...Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible!------------IG: @impossible.performanceIG: @austin_strengthIG: @welcometotheimpossible2024-06-1142 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleYour Message Matters - Learning To Fight With Reminding Yourself That You Are Ready To Do The Impossible, Ep. 44Hello and Welcome to the Impossible. This episode is hosted by your favorite co-host, Austin! - written by Austin  We are taking a moment to catch up with my journey in my second remission state, where I am mentally and where I am going forward. We also discuss my current state in training for a Marathon!! October is approaching fast, and we need to be ready!Your Message Matters - We need to be constantly reminding ourselves that we have ourselves to help prepare for the battles we face. We need to have p...2024-06-0530 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleWhat Inspires You? - Being Who You Needed In Your Hardest Battles - Q&A w/ Matt HillThis week on The Impossible Podcast, we are answering your questions!We dive deep into how Impossible Performance started, why we do what we do, and ultimately, how this message and mindset can serve you.Learn how you can use the Be Impossible mindset to find your highest potential in any passion you chase in life...and then move one step beyond it.Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible!------------NEW MERCH!!!!! Visit our Online Storefront!https://f7e312-2.myshopify.com/IG...2024-04-1834 minThe ImpossibleThe ImpossibleLimitations Do Not Exist - Fireside Chat - Exploring What is Needed to Find Your True PotentialWelcome Back to the Fireside Chat Series!!!Tonight, Matt and Austin explore what is needed to find your true potential, in whatever pursuit you take on! Whether it is defeating an illness, conquering your former self, or hitting a PR you never thought possible. Afterwards, we discuss what new merchandise is coming out soon for Impossible Performance! Preorders have officially started, so visit Shopify storefront and get yours ordered now! Link below!Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible!------------NEW MERCH!!!!! Visit our O...2024-04-101h 01The ImpossibleThe Impossible#33 - Cancer Relapse - Austin Has Returned from Houston with Good NewsA relapse in any medical situation is scary, and this goes for Cancer. Being told once that you are in Remission, and that you could start to dive back into life, gives you some hope. But that hope is beaten out of you when it is found to have relapsed. I had taken a trip to Houston, Texas for treatment this relapse. Choosing a clinical trial that was frowned upon by all of my oncologists recommendations. But I want to be apart of the movement that looks for the elimination of whatever amount of chemotherapy usage we...2024-03-1952 minThe ImpossibleThe Impossible#32 - Marathon Series Final! - An Encompassing Guide To Training For A MarathonTeam Impossible is back!! We are training for the Columbus Marathon 2024, and we already have more runners signed up than we did last year!Join us on this final episode for the marathon series as Matt, JD and Austin break down how to combine all our previous discussions, into an encompassing guide for training.  This week we take what we have learned before, and see how it works within a real-time training regiment with Austin! We discuss what Austin had found in his first three months of training, where he is a this moment with longer distance s...2024-03-061h 09The ImpossibleThe Impossible#25 - Austin Quinn - Pain Retains: Business Owner and Veteran, Facing Battles Back HomeAustin Quinn is a bodybuilder, business owner, firefighter, EMT, and a US Marine Corps Veteran. We initially met behind the mics for a fireside chat, but because Austin shares a similar mindset to our hosts, the conversation quickly turned to a deeper and meaningful one. We discuss topics of substance abuse, mental health issues, and a path toward an attempt to take his own life. Austin owns WARDAWG, an apparel company focused on helping Active Duty Military and Veterans, with %100 of the profits being donated to assisting them in th...2023-12-211h 39The ImpossibleThe Impossible#22 - Fireside Chat - Austin is Running a Marathon while Battling Cancer, Finding a Standard to Live ByIn the storm that is Relapse in Cancer Remission, you must be willing to participate in what keeps you moving! Finding a purpose that will help you stay centered in those darker times. And so today, Austin is announcing that for the Columbus Marathon 2024, he will be completing the Full Marathon! Austin is not a runner. He has spent his life training for strength and hypertrophy purposes, never engaging with cardio on this level. Ever. But this will not hinder his desire to push boundaries and realize his true potential. Thank you for...2023-11-211h 16The ImpossibleThe Impossible#20 - Relapse Can and Should be the Chance to Do The ImpossibleOctober of 2023, Austin has found himself in the situation of fighting, once again, a battle against an unwanted and invasive intruder. Cancer. A relapse within 10 months of being declared in remission, Austin has discovered that results show that his fight is not over against Hodgkins Lymphoma. December 8th, 2022, we thought that this would be all over. But cancer has taken that freedom away once again, so this war rages on. We discuss how one can overcome such adversity, with keeping true to the path of Being Impossible. Staying honest with yourself, through whatever the storm...2023-11-071h 16The ImpossibleThe Impossible#18 - Team Impossible - Columbus Marathon 2023 RecapTeam Impossible has worked all year to raise over $31,000 for Childhood Cancer Research.  This weekend, we brought over 20 runners to compete in the Columbus Half and Full Marathon.  The race was an incredible success, as we were given the opportunity to inspire kids battling Childhood Cancer and show them that they can “Be Impossible” and follow their Passion and Purpose in Life.Sit down with Matt, Austin, and JD as we review the entire weekend and our battle working through our first Full Marathon. Thank y...2023-10-191h 41The ImpossibleThe Impossible#17 - JD Wright - One Year Ago, I Attempted Suicide… Now, I am Running a MarathonIn October 2022, he took a handful of pills and washed it down with hard liquor, hoping to never wake up.  But as he took what would be his final steps, his Spirit lashed out…and fought for Life.JD Wright has battled with Mental Health Challenges for his entire life to varying degrees.  That culminated in several critical trauma points, triggering debilitating Panic Attacks.  The Battle got so fierce, he was driven to take his own Life.  Until, at the final moment, he pursued help.Now, one year later, he is returning to the si...2023-10-103h 58The ImpossibleThe Impossible#15 - Marathon Mindset - Matt’s Leg Falls Off at the Finish, Parkersburg Half Marathon RecapLast month, JD and Matt ran the iconic Parkersburg Half Marathon.  They faced The Impossible from the start as Matt’s prosthetic broke down, JD overcame incredible mental battles, and ultimately, Matt’s prosthetic fell off at the Finish Line.They discuss the power of a strong team and how you can work with those around you to overcome any Challenge.Listen to the end to hear how JD and Austin carried Matt across the Finish Line of the hardest race of his life.Thank you for listening, and as always…BE IMPOSSI...2023-09-201h 45The ImpossibleThe Impossible#14 - Austin's Remission Update - Some Realities are Best Kept In The LightWELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLEToday, we bring you an update on Austin. He is nine months into remission, and there has been a twist in this story of recovery. We take you into the realm of facing some realities that are not by choice, and how to place them in front of you, so that you will take them HEAD ON! Could my cancer have returned? Will I have to undergo chemotherapy again? Take a seat along with us on this journey in Accepting the realities of today, to illuminate the greatness that...2023-09-121h 03The ImpossibleThe Impossible#13 - BONUS EPISODE - Apeman Strong Helps Kids Battle CancerWELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLEHere we announce our partnership with Apeman Strong, in the battle against Childhood Cancer! For every shirt purchased for the month of September, $2 will be going directly to Nationwide Children's Hospital and supporting kids and their fight against cancer. In this BONUS episode, Austin and Matt share insight to their cancer journeys that has never been discussed on this show, and explore an aspect of daily life on treatment that few confess. Visit them here, and help a kid Fight Cancer TODAY!!! https://apemanstrong.com/2...2023-09-081h 11The ImpossibleThe Impossible#12 - Paul Maxsween - From Homelessness to Building Strength of Character and CommunityWELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE.Five years ago, Paul was homeless. Now, he is a loving Father, a craftsman that builds bridges and other landmarks nationwide, and has found a Home in a community of Strength. As one of Matt and Austin's closest friends and great inspirations,  we bring a glimpse into Paul's life, starting in North Carolina and moving to West Virginia as Paul Faces Impossible challenge that arises from seemingly nowhere, yet one thing is for certain... He will never be in that place again.Paul is a...2023-09-061h 58The ImpossibleThe Impossible#11 - Fireside Chat - The Power in Brotherhood and Its OriginsWELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE.Join Matt, Austin and Jarrett in the eleventh episode of The Impossible where we take a moment to breath and have a discussion on where brotherhood became the genesis of these three mens journey in life.  We dive into how the three of us came to know each other at University. Also, we go on an exploration of some monumental moments for us in University and how far passion can take you through times of wonder and unsolved purpose.  Thank you for listening, and as al...2023-08-231h 06The ImpossibleThe Impossible#8 - Danielle Haines - Teen Pregnancy, Being a Good Mom, and How Women can find a Home in the GymWELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLEShe faced Teen Pregnancy, twice.  She experienced miscarriage, an unsupportive relationship, and had to save her own child’s life.  She battled with body image, and loving the person in the mirror. Yet, through everything, she stayed aligned with her Passion of being a great Mom.Now, Danielle Haines has reclaimed her health.  She has built herself into a strong, confident, beautiful woman that lifts other women up and serves as a shining example of how women can face the Impossible challenges in their lives, and overcome them while finding true love...2023-08-012h 28The ImpossibleThe Impossible#7 - Fireside Chat - The Power of Travel and The Search for Something GreaterWELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE.Join Matt and Austin in the seventh episode of The Impossible where we take a moment to breath and have a discussion on how powerful travel can be. We take a look into the travels of past times for the guys. How the value of landscapes can provide an impression on your visual perspectives, but also your mental well-being.  Take a seat with us on this journey through the Rockies. Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible!Imp...2023-07-251h 00Scratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services30. Lawntreprenuer Academy Live 2023 - 5th Year AttendingIn this episode, Austin will talk about the biggest Green Industry Conference of the year and why you should attend. Having attended LAL for the last 4 years, I truly am looking forward to year five.  Actually, attending this even is a non negotiable event for me.  It instills additional energy to invest into my business even in the off season.  You are surrounded by countless Entrepreneurs that want to grow and succeed just like you.   There is honestly no other even like it in our industry.   I hope to see y...2023-07-1322 minThe ImpossibleThe Impossible#5 - Clayton Workman - Persevere and Live your Passion Every Day to Overcome Addiction, Injury, and CancerWELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE.Join Matt and Austin in the fifth episode, where we have a discussion with Clayton, the Owner of Monsters Bent Barbell in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In this episode, we want to give you an insight to Claytons life coming into the world of lifting, and ultimately how Monsters Bent Barbell came to exist! We take a deep dive into running a gym, while working a full time job and supporting a family. To then being diagnosed with Leukemia, and how an impossible mindset is carrying h...2023-07-112h 42Scratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services29. Time Vs MoneyIn this episode, Austin will discuss why it is a good idea to take a break in the rush of your season.  It will give you clarity to come back and be even better for yourself, your family, your friends, and your clients. Don't be afraid to do it.   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, please visit our website at: www.ditchtheitchmi.com/contact  www.ditchtheitchmi.com    If you would like to learn how t...2023-07-1118 minThe ImpossibleThe Impossible#4 - Fireside Chat - JD Discusses the Marathon Mindset and Approach to Impossible ChallengeWELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE.Today, JD joins our Fireside Chat to discuss his approach to Impossible Challenge as he trains with Matt to run the Columbus Marathon.JD has battled through extreme Mental Health challenges and uses Marathon Training to Be Impossible, overcoming the difficulties he faces in daily life.Join Matt and Austin in the Fourth Episode of The Impossible and enjoy the lighter conversation as we dive into various topics regarding Mindset and Growth.Thank you for...2023-07-0456 minThe ImpossibleThe Impossible#3 - Welcome to The Impossible - Austins Battle with Hodgkins LymphomaWELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE.Join Matt and Austin in the third episode of The Impossible where we take a moment to hear from our Co-Host Austin, and his battle against Hodgkins Lymphoma. In this episode, we want to give you an insight into Austins battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma during the year of 2022. After 9 months of treatment, Austin is 6 months into remission, with a clean bill of health. He only looks forward now, towards the bright future cultivated from the suffering endured during the past 18 months. ...2023-06-272h 25Scratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services28. A Warning To Green Industry "Professionals"In this episode, Austin will discuss the travesties that he has heard within the last two weeks of servicing clients properties.  On more than one occasion, clients have discussed that tree care "professionals" have made recommendations or performed services in sub standard practices or not accepted practices within the industry.   These instances need to stop.  If you are one of these contractors, just know you will be found and caught by someone with a greater knowledge base.  When that happens, you will lose all credibility with your previous customers and anyone they talk to.  You also...2023-06-2731 minThe ImpossibleThe Impossible#2 Welcome to the Impossible - Fireside Chat #1WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE.Join Matt and Austin in the second episode of The Impossible where we take a moment to breath and have a lighter discussion. In this episode, we want to give you an insight to some of Matt and Austins discussions that take place, on a normal basis. We dance with many topics in these chats. Please sit back and enjoy the fire with us.  Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible!------------I...2023-06-2539 minThe ImpossibleThe Impossible#1 - Welcome to The Impossible - Matt's Battle with ECMO and Near Death ExperienceWELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE.Join Matt and Austin in the first episode of The Impossible where we dive deeper into a part of Matt's story that has not been heavily discussed, his battle with Septic Shock and ECMO.  In this episode, we explore the experiences that led to Matt fostering the Be Impossible Mindset as a core foundational approach to every day of his life since then.Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible!------------Impossible Performance:https://www.impossibleperformance.com/Marathon Fundraising:https://g...2023-06-242h 03Scratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services27. Let's Talk Green Industry Man Hour RatesIn this episode, Austin will discuss Green Industry Man Hour Rates and how they differ based on the perceived value they provide to our clients as well as society as a whole.   This podcast scratches a little deeper into the thought process of why I choose to perform high value niche services within my company as a whole.   I hope this episode provides value to you!   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, please visit our web...2023-06-2230 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services26. Almost Instant ROI: Poison Ivy Crash CourseIn this episode, Austin will discuss his Crash Course: How to Start a Poison Ivy Remediation Company/Services.  Recently, someone purchased the course and they are planning on going all in! The purchased the course, purchased the recommended equipment and herbicides and two days after they purchased the course, they received a call for POISON IVY!  How epic is that!  We wanted to share some success stories from our course.   If you were on the fence for offering Poison Ivy Remediation Services, Check out our course and you will see how quickly you can...2023-06-2029 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services25. The Most EPIC Poison Ivy RemovalIn this episode, Austin will discuss the most epic poison ivy removal he has performed to date!   It involved some work for Washtenaw County here in Michigan removing a substantial amount of poison ivy off of two sides of the house.     I hope this episode serves your well and you get some value out of it.   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, please visit our website at: www.ditchtheitchmi.com/contact  www.di...2023-06-1524 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services24. Red Flags in BusinessIn this episode, Austin will discuss the red flags he has experienced in business from dealing with thousands of clients throughout the years.  Red Flags are something that we should all be aware of and conscious of when dealing with clients and every day life. Understanding the Red Flags within your business can help you avoid costly mistakes.   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, please visit our website at: www.ditchtheitchmi.com/contact  www.ditchtheitchmi.com   2023-06-1327 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services23. Learning New SkillsetsIn this episode, Austin will talk about the new skillset of tree climbing that he is fascinated with.  He recently picked up some tree climbing gear, not with the intention to become a climbing production arborist, but with the intention to learn a new skilset.   We should all strive to learn new skillsets.  Learning new skillsets can only help us in the long run and provide us with additional opportunities in our lives.   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, plea...2023-06-0819 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services22. Poison Ivy CashflowIn this episode, Austin will discuss the Cashflow behind a Poison Ivy Remediation Business.  He will open up the curtain of what he deals with and when his business becomes profitable as well as the difficulties of the winter.   I hope you find value in this episode.   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, please visit our website at: www.ditchtheitchmi.com/contact  www.ditchtheitchmi.com    If you would like to learn how to...2023-06-0624 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services21. Nature's Life LessonsIn this episode, Austin will discuss some interesting correlations he has made with life while observing nature.  The main premise of this show is: What would your life look like if you were thriving?   I hope you get some value out of this one.   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, please visit our website at: www.ditchtheitchmi.com/contact  www.ditchtheitchmi.com    If you would like to learn how to correctly identi...2023-05-3029 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services20. New Baby Girl On The Way!In this episode, Austin has a late night rant on life and a wonderful announcement of their new baby girl that is due in August.   This episode goes all over the place...  I was quite tired but I feel like there are some good take away in this episode.   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, please visit our website at: www.ditchtheitchmi.com/contact  www.ditchtheitchmi.com    If you would like to lea...2023-05-2524 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services19. Know Your WorthIn todays episode, Austin will discuss two very different sides to the coin of knowing your worth.  From the Clients perspective to your perspective, your worth can be different.  It is up to us to demonstrate that we are worth the prices that we set based on the expertise and services that we offer. I hope you enjoy this episode.   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, please visit our website at: www.ditchtheitchmi.com/contact  www.ditchtheitchmi.com ...2023-05-2330 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services18. The One and Only Jeremiah Jennings!In today's episode, Austin is interviewing Jeremiah Jennings from Growing Green Landscapes, and the Growing Green Podcast.  This episode is an extention of the episode where Jeremiah had Austin on the Growing Green Podcast.   We hope that you got value out of this episode and stay tuned for more!   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, please visit our website at: www.ditchtheitchmi.com/contact  www.ditchtheitchmi.com    If you would like to lea...2023-05-1636 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services17. Why A Google My Business Listing Is Critical For Your BusinessIn todays episode, Austin will discuss why you need a Google My Business listing for your business RIGHT NOW. Just in the last week we have received over 20 phone calls for poison ivy remediation services.  Of those 20 phone calls, 19 of them were directly from Google searches and our Google My Business listing. If you haven't taken the step to create a Google My Business listing yet in your business, you are missing out on some serious opportunities for your business. Go start your Google My Business listing today!  If you already have a Go...2023-05-1129 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services16. You Can Go To Jail For Passing Out Door Hangers?!   In this episode, Austin will discuss a shocking discovery he found out about door to door marketing.  Did you know you needed a peddlers/solicitation permit?!  I had no idea.  Once I started to check the local cities near me, I realized that almost every town has one.  In fact, more townships and cities have this type of ordinance than do not. Stay careful out there when you are doing your door to door sales marketing. If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Servic...2023-05-0927 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services15. Do You Offer Financing to Clients?In today's episode, Austin will discuss what he is doing this year to overcome the objection of price.  This year we are utilizing an integration with Jobber called Wisetack.  Wisetack is a financing firm for small businesses that will finance projects from $500 - $25,000. Lets face it, 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.  This is a sad statistic, but even if you are living paycheck to paycheck, you still need to live. You still have unexpected expenses that pop up all the time.  Offering financing is a strategic way to acquire more clients and grow your service business.  Take...2023-05-0427 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services14. How I 10x My Investment with CompanyCam Software In One WeekIn this episode, Austin will discuss how CompanyCam software generated $600 in revenue for the company within the first week of using it.  Utilizing the software more than 10x the investment of the monthly payment.   Software's can be a burden on a company if too many are being used.  They can also be a massive revenue booster if you use them the right way.  This is one example of how using a software can generate thousands of dollars within a month of using it.  It unlocks a door in your mind.  It allows you to serve your clients at high...2023-05-0228 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services13. Interview With Gary Eichen Assistant Service Line Director for SavATreeIn today's episode, Austin will be interviewing and discussing plant health care, lawn care, and the green industry with Gary Eichen from SavATree. Gary has an extensive back ground in the plant health care and lawn care world with over 36 years of experience in the industry.  He is a wealth of knowledge and has a very practical approach to both plant health care and lawn care. I first met Gary at a class he was teaching for the MGIA (Michigan Green Industry Association) back in 2020.  He had a way of teaching that would pull you in...2023-04-251h 01Scratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services12. The Future of Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesIn this episode, Austin will discuss the future that he sees for his company, Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control services, as well as how the math is the path to growth.  The real questions of this episode to leave you with is: Do you have what it takes to get to where you want to go?  Do you know the work that is required to do so?  Are you willing to do it?   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, please visi...2023-04-2030 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services11. Exciting Pre-Season UpdatesIn this episode, Austin will discuss what is going on right now in the season for Ditch The Itch, some exciting new jobs that he has landed, and some cautionary tails for all of you landscapers to think about if you are doing work around trees. Some major take away points in this episode are: Invoke conversation, practice your sales tactics and techniques, and be an honest asset to your clients.   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, please visit our website a...2023-04-1927 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services10. Manifest Your RealityIn this episode, Austin will discuss why visualizing and manifesting your reality is crucial to your success.  He will demonstrate various times that he has done this and his vision became reality. We should all take the time to visualize where we want to go: In business and in Life. Take the time to see your future.   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, please visit our website at: www.ditchtheitchmi.com/contact  www.ditchtheitchmi.com  2023-04-1324 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services9. Feed Your MindIn this episode, Austin will be discussing why always learning new skillsets can help you financially.  If you know more skills, and more niche skillsets, inherently you will have a higher value.  This is true for yourself and for your company, as well as, your employees. Knowing more skills means you can know more solutions to more problems.  If we learn how to solve high value problems, we will inherently make more money doing so. Always Be Learning.   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for...2023-04-1126 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services8. Marketing - Feed the ATMIn this episode, Austin will break down his marketing strategy that he is using for the year and why.  We will also discuss the importance of split testing various marketing tools and techniques as well as using multiple forms of marking to create multiple touches to future clients. This is a very good episode for those of you who are thinking about marketing right now in your business. If you could put $1.00 into an ATM machine and it would spit out $5, $10, $1,000... would you sit there and do that all day long?  uhhh YEAH! Th...2023-04-0629 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services7. What's NewIn this episode, Austin just touches base on what's new in his world, as well as, some business advice to think about this spring.  We hope you enjoy the episode.   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, please visit our website at: www.ditchtheitchmi.com/contact  www.ditchtheitchmi.com    If you would like to learn how to correctly identify poison ivy, please visit our digital resource center at: www.poisonivy-academy.com/opt-in  Downlo...2023-04-0426 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services6. Live Poison Ivy Identification WebinarThis episode is a recording of a Live Poison Ivy Identification Webinar that Austin hosted on March 22, 2023. This is an edited version that does not include majority of the live commentary between viewers and Austin as well as  the giveaway and special offer that was within the video.  Though having attended the webinar would have greatly helped you learn to identify poison ivy, listening to this while walking through the woods will definitely help you pick out various characteristics to aid in the identification of Poison Ivy. If you are in Michigan and would like us to se...2023-03-2839 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services5. Professionalism In Business: Business vs SpecialtyIn this episode, Austin will break down what it means to be a businesses owner, and what it means to be an expert in your field.  Often times this is a balancing act for most small business owners and entrepreneurs.  We are typically the person doing the thing or performing the service.  A lot of us want to be excellent at what we do.  However, we also need to balance our expertise in our specialty with being an expert and a professional business owner. We will also dive deep into benefits and offering benefits to our employees.  This...2023-03-2325 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services4. Equipment: New Vs Used, Pros & ConsIn this episode, Austin will discuss equipment purchases that he has made, and why he chose the route that he did.  We will also discuss looking at your options and weighing them out to determine if you should buy new or used equipment.  The recommendations might surprise you.   If you are in Michigan and would like us to service your property for Poison Ivy Remediation Services, please visit our website at: www.ditchtheitchmi.com/contact  www.ditchtheitchmi.com    If you would like to learn how to correctly identi...2023-03-2127 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services3. Leveraging Software to Save Time and Make MoneyIn this episode, Austin talks about and shares all of the Software he uses to run Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services and why you should look into software's to help leverage time to make more money. Could you imagine running a business with pen and paper in todays world?  I can't.  Software's have revolutionized how companies run and operate. How we deal with clients. How we notify clients that we are on our way. How we market. How we collect and record data. I highly recommend that you look into a CR...2023-03-1627 minScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesScratching The Surface with Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control Services2. The Beginning of Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy & Mosquito Control ServicesIn this episode, I share my start up story of how, why, and when Ditch The Itch - Poison Ivy and Mosquito Control Services started. We will also touch base on professionalism in the green industry specifically and how we are all apart of a team effort.  We are all Cogs in the Machine making everything work. I highly recommend you reach out to your local professionals and create alliances within other industries.  This will only allow you to create more value for your clients in the long run and get endless referrals from one an...2023-03-1429 min