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The Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanStandards, Systems, and Staying in Your Lane | JD Crowell on Discipline and CultureIn this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with JD Crowell—a husband and dad first, and a real-world operator who believes success is built through discipline, not hype. JD is the founder of Responsive Companies, a vertically integrated real estate platform supporting 50+ full-time teammates, managing nearly 1,400 units, and generating close to $30M in annual gross income. From Responsive Capital Ventures to asset management and home buying, JD walks through why staying in a tight niche, executing the basics at an elite level, and doing the unglamorous work every day wins long term.This co...
2026-02-0932 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanHow Discipline and Failure Build What Matters with Iconic Becker & Ryan PinedaIn this special compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two high-impact conversations with leaders who have built success by embracing adversity, honoring their burn, and committing to disciplined action—especially when motivation fades.First, Ben sits down with Iconic Becker, founder of Klevr Events, whose journey includes surviving near-death experiences and pushing through relentless challenges to create elite, high-level events known for unmatched attention to detail. Becker opens up about failing forward, persevering through setbacks, and why resilience is built in the moments most people want to quit. His story is a re...
2026-02-0221 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanThe Legacy Begins at Home | Caleb Altmeyer & John Chiorando on Faith, Family, and LeadershipIn this powerful compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two deeply moving conversations centered on conviction, responsibility, and choosing to stand for what matters most. First, Ben sits down with Caleb Altmeyer, Founder and CEO of Helping Captives. Caleb shares how his faith-driven mission led him to transform a former strip club into a rescue and restoration facility—turning a place of exploitation into a sanctuary of hope. With over a decade in ministry and nonprofit leadership, Caleb speaks candidly about protecting women and children, the critical role parents play by being present in their kids’ live...
2026-01-2635 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanWritten Off by the Facts, Fueled by Truth, and Built Into LegendsIn this deeply moving compilation episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together three extraordinary stories that challenge everything we think we know about limits. This episode isn’t about accepting circumstances—it’s about refusing them. It’s about the line between what the world labels as facts and the truth YOU choose to live by. And it’s about what ignites greatness when YOU’RE told YOU don’t measure up.The journey begins with Aeneas Williams, whose path to the NFL was anything but traditional. He didn’t step onto a college football field until his...
2026-01-1927 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanInky Johnson & J. J. Mazzo on Perseverance, Purpose, and the Discipline to Keep Showing UpIn this powerful compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two deeply moving conversations that center on faith, perseverance, and the meaning we assign to adversity. First, Ben finally sits down with Inky Johnson, a conversation years in the making. Inky shares how a career-ending injury became the foundation for a life of purpose, leadership, and impact. He breaks down why behavior always precedes belief, how humility fuels true discipline, and why faith—not circumstance—is the anchor that allows you to endure life’s hardest moments. This is not a story about football; it’s about choosing...
2026-01-1232 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanDaymond John and Hillary Seiler on Standards That Create SuccessIn this special compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two powerful conversations centered on ownership, discipline, and the standards required to build a life that lasts. First, Daymond John shares his journey from Queens, New York, to becoming a global entrepreneur, branding icon, and original Shark on Shark Tank. With just $40, Daymond built FUBU, proving that resourcefulness, humility, and relentless hustle matter more than perfect conditions. He breaks down how finding your burn, adapting your pitch, rejecting ego, and staying intentional are essential to building momentum—not just in business, but in life. Daymond also reflects on...
2026-01-0534 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanWhen You Go All In, Everything Changes | The Fire That Turns Vision into LegacyIn this powerful compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two extraordinary stories that prove your past does not define your future—your commitment does. First, Brandon James, owner of Brandon J Roofing, shares his raw and inspiring journey from serving time in prison to becoming a multi-millionaire business owner, coach, and motivational leader. Brandon opens up about the faith, discipline, and sheer will it took to rebuild his life, and why his leadership goes far beyond sales numbers. For Brandon, success is about changing lives—starting with his team—by helping them provide for their families, elevat...
2025-12-2934 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanHow High Performers Show Up When No One’s Watching | The Mindset That Refuses to QuitIn this powerful Burn Podcast compilation, Ben Newman brings together two conversations that center on one defining theme: who you choose to be when it gets hard. First, Sean O’Brien shares his journey as a healthcare and medical technology leader who helped drive his company to more than tenfold revenue growth. But the most defining moment didn’t happen in a boardroom—it happened during an Ironman marathon. When illness forced Sean to stop mid-race, he refused to let that moment define him. Days later, he went back out and completed the same marathon distance on his own, honori...
2025-12-2231 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanPositive Persistence - Ian Bowen & Kerrie Lee Brown on Resilience, Healing, & Choosing How You LiveIn this powerful compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two extraordinary stories that redefine what resilience, perspective, and intentional living truly mean.First, Ian Bowen shares his remarkable journey of Positive Persistence after being diagnosed with a rare disease that left him paralyzed and told he would never walk again without crutches. Refusing to accept that outcome, Ian leaned into the power of imagination, belief, and daily discipline. Through his RINSE framework—Remember, Imagine, Notice, Shift, and Expect—he rebuilt not only his body but his mindset. Today, Ian is not just walking; he’s runn...
2025-12-1524 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanTurn Pain Into Purpose — Nate Green & Stephen Rhodes on Leadership, Legacy, and Living UnstoppableIn this powerful two-episode compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with two dynamic leaders whose stories prove that adversity can become your greatest advantage when you choose to rise from it.First, Nate Green shares the lessons that shaped him into an award-winning CEO, best-selling author, and leadership performance coach. From overcoming a career-threatening health crisis at just 23 to building an eight-figure business and landing on the Inc. 5000 list four years in a row, Nate’s story embodies resilience and relentless growth. He breaks down the principles behind his book Suck Less, Do Better an...
2025-12-0833 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanFueling Discipline, Purpose & Growth with Judy Selby & Shayla GiffordIn this special compilation episode of The Burn Podcast, we revisit two incredible conversations with women who are redefining what it means to lead, grow, and attack life with purpose.First, Judy Selby—award-winning attorney, certified coach, and author of the bestseller The Untold Secrets to Thrive as a Lawyer—shares the mindset and habits behind her evolution from one of the nation’s top cyber attorneys to a coach helping professionals elevate their performance. She breaks down why soft skills matter more than ever, how to protect YOURSELF in today’s digital world, and the small daily di...
2025-12-0126 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanUnrequired Work, Unshakeable Belief | The Burn That Makes You UnstoppableIn this inspiring compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two incredible stories of drive, purpose, and the relentless pursuit of growth — one from the world of wellness, the other from the hardwood.First, Lexi Johnson, founder of Lexi J Wellness, shares how she turned a global shutdown into an opportunity to serve others. What started as workouts in her unfinished basement during the pandemic became a thriving community that empowers thousands of women to take control of their health and mindset. Lexi opens up about the powerful letter she wrote to her father that ch...
2025-11-2426 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanThe Legacy Within | Purpose, Balance, and the Power of Non-NegotiablesIn this powerful Burn Podcast compilation, Ben Newman sits down with two remarkable thought leaders — Mel Abraham and Angie Wisdom — to explore what it means to live with purpose, lead with intention, and build a legacy that lasts far beyond success.First, Mel Abraham shares how lessons from his father and his own battle with cancer reshaped his definition of wealth. From navigating financial uncertainty during the pandemic to writing Building Your Money Machine, Mel reveals that true success isn’t about profit — it’s about presence. He reminds us that the greatest investment we can make is in the...
2025-11-1729 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanBuilt to Serve | How Discipline and Resilience Create Lasting ImpactIn this special compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two powerhouse conversations that define what it means to live with purpose, resilience, and unrelenting drive.First, Bruce Cardenas takes us through his extraordinary path — from the Marines and LAPD to becoming the Chief Communications Officer at Quest Nutrition, and now a driving force behind brands like Legendary Foods. Bruce shares how his discipline, attention to detail, and relentless commitment to service opened doors he never expected. But beyond his professional success, Bruce’s story is about people — the power of building authentic relationships, leading with g...
2025-11-1033 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanPurpose, Courage, and Intentional Gratitude | Stories That Redefine SuccessIn this special compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with two guests who embody transformation in very different ways. First, Jimmy Rex shares how he walked away from a thriving real estate empire to build a life centered on purpose. After selling Utah’s most expensive home and reaching every professional milestone, Jimmy realized success without meaning felt empty. What began as a childhood wound — being told he wasn’t good enough — became the fire that drove him to prove his worth. But through deep reflection, he learned to channel that burn into something greater: serving others t...
2025-11-0428 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanSTANDARD OVER FEELINGS | ONE DAY AT A TIMEIn this special compilation episode of The Burn Podcast, host Ben Newman revisits three powerful past conversations with Jimmy Rex, Colton Paulhus, and Edwin Arroyave—each one a masterclass in discipline, mindset, and living connected to YOUR BURN.Jimmy Rex shares his incredible transformation from making millions in real estate to walking away from it all to serve others through coaching. After selling the most expensive home in Utah and realizing that success without fulfillment meant nothing, Jimmy followed his burn to build a community that helps men live deeper, more connected, and more meaningful lives. Through me...
2025-11-0321 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanTHE STANDARD LIVES HERE | Big as Texas BOOT CAMP Highlights Vol. 2In this high-energy highlight from The Burn Podcast, we take YOU back inside the Big as Texas BOOT CAMP — where champions, entrepreneurs, and leaders learned what it truly means to live The Standard.Ben Newman breaks down the power of the Prizefighter Day — the personal, professional, and service-driven decisions YOU make daily that separate the uncommon from the average. It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing what matters, with discipline and intention, every single day.Coach Scott Cochran reminds us that success starts with defining it — in YOUR words, not the world’s. His formu...
2025-10-2917 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanThe Moments That Ignited the FIRE | Big as Texas BOOT CAMP Highlights Vol. 1Big as Texas BOOT CAMP Highlights with Dawn Harper-Nelson, Inky Johnson, Shari Wenk, Michael Chandler, and Cris CawleyIn this powerful highlight episode of The Burn Podcast, we take YOU inside the Big as Texas BOOT CAMP, where every story reminded us that setbacks don’t define YOU—they refine YOU. From Olympic champion Dawn Harper-Nelson’s one-minute reset after knee surgery to Inky Johnson’s powerful reminder that faith requires action, each moment revealed the price of chasing purpose. Shari Wenk shared how rejection is part of the game and not your identity, while Michael Chandler showed h...
2025-10-2021 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanAlex Donnolo and Joshua T Osborne’s Stories of Resilience and RedemptionIn this special two-part episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman revisits two raw, unfiltered conversations that prove champions aren’t built in comfort. Alex Donnolo shares how a wrongful conviction, solitary confinement, and the loss of his best friend became the spark for relentless growth—fueling an eight-figure real estate portfolio, a redeemed name, and a mission to turn darkness into light. Joshua T. Osborne opens up about trailer-park beginnings, adoption, prison, and the moment he chose to stop learning how to be a “better criminal” and become a better human—stacking books, skills, and standards until pain turned int...
2025-10-1333 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanSuccess Means Nothing Without FAMILY | John Chiorando’s Strength Comes From Being a DadIn this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist John Chiorando—a no-frills New Yorker whose definition of success begins and ends with one word on his headstone: DAD. John opens up about the most challenging season of his life, honoring his daughter Nina and the vow that now fuels his days: to write a $50 million check toward finding a cure so other families don’t face the same pain. From creating “Be the Good Day” across his companies to leading with faith during heartbreak, John reveals how his greatest title has nothing to do wi...
2025-10-0631 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanInky Johnson on Faith, Fire, and Turning Adversity into Fuel | The Burn That Ignites GREATNESSIn this episode of The Burn Podcast, host Ben Newman finally sits down with the one and only Inky Johnson—a conversation that has been years in the making. From a career-ending injury to a life-altering calling, Inky shares how humility, discipline, and unwavering faith transformed pain into purpose, and why true greatness comes from action, not just words.Inky doesn’t just talk about resilience—he lives it. He explains how he reframed suffering into meaning, why behavior always precedes action, and how his faith anchors his family, leadership, and mission. Ben and Inky open up about...
2025-09-2922 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanDiscipline Over Dollars | Hillary Seiler on Training Your MoneyIn this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman welcomes back top financial coach Hillary Seiler to talk about money, discipline, and the burn that fuels her mission. Hillary has worked with NFL locker rooms, NCAA programs, and corporate America, teaching that financial success isn’t just about numbers—it’s about mindset and daily standards.She shares how losing her mom at a young age and building a powerful bond with her dad shaped her purpose, and how those lessons inspired her new book, Train Your Money (releasing September 23). Together, Ben and Hillary tackle the fears most p...
2025-09-2224 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanThe Power of Perseverance: J. J. Mazzo’s Fight Through AdversityIn this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with mortgage-industry titan, coach, and now author J. J. Mazzo to unpack his new book Perseverance Principles (releasing October 7). J. J. opens up about the messy middle—imposter syndrome, financial pressure, family leadership, and faith—and how seven practical principles became his playbook for pushing through the toughest seasons. This conversation is raw, real, and relentlessly hopeful. From building Impact, his coaching company, to donating the book’s proceeds to Robin’s Nest and the Orange County Rescue Mission, J. J. shows what it looks like to persev...
2025-09-1523 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanThe Standard of Greatness | True Victory Starts with Mental ToughnessIn this powerful episode of The Burn Podcast, four dynamic voices share their stories of resilience, discipline, and purpose—and how each discovered the fire that fuels their success.Alex Donnollo, a proven business leader and entrepreneur, reveals the lessons he’s learned about staying the course, building with discipline, and finding clarity in the face of uncertainty.Inky Johnson, former Tennessee football star turned world-renowned motivational speaker, takes us inside the moment that changed his life forever and why he believes adversity is the greatest gift for discovering YOUR true strength.Molly Flet...
2025-09-0834 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanResilience Redefined: Mental Toughness in ActionThis episode of The Burn Podcast takes YOU inside the Mental Toughness Forum, where six powerhouse leaders share raw and unfiltered truths about resilience, discipline, and overcoming adversity.Gary Kauffman opens up about success, naysayers, and the inner battles of self-doubt—teaching that real mental toughness means tuning out the noise and locking arms with people who fuel YOUR vision.Shari Wenk, veteran sports agent and co-author with Tim Grover (Relentless and Winning), breaks down how to dominate rejection, silence the noise, and trust YOURSELF to push through no matter the odds.Darren Wo...
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