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Primal King PodcastA Bid Farewell...All good things must come to an end and it is time for the Primal King Podcast to ride off into the sunset. After more than 5 years and 260 episodes, Derek is wrapping up the ride of a lifetime. To say that he is humbled and grateful for all of your support would be an understatement. Just as life changes and experience changes, so does the direction of what someone wants to talk about and who they want to talk to. That is exactly where Derek found himself while making this difficult decision. Make s...
2024-11-2327 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition-Is Jess Becoming A...Prepper???You've all gotten to know Derek and Jess pretty well over the past few years so would you ever imagine that Jess is becoming a prepper? Well, maybe... We know how weird some of the things that are happening seem to be. A highly divided election season. Inching closer and closer to what could turn into WW3. Port strikes that could threaten supply chains. Natural disasters impacting millions of people. The list goes on and on. So, what should we do? Should we become preppers and just hunker down for a few months? Derek and...
2024-10-0236 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition-Those Hard Conversations...How do you handle those "hard conversations" with your kids? Is it with anger and strict consequences? Is it with compassion and being somewhat of a pushover? Does it maybe even vary from instance to instance? In this episode, Derek and Jess dive into what they have been doing recently with the hard conversations. As your kids get older and inevitably get themselves into some trouble here and there, what is the best way to navigate it in a way that sets boundaries but doesn't cause resentment? There most likely isn't any "right answer" to...
2024-09-1132 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition-We Went On A CRUISE...and Here's What it Taught UsDerek and Jess don't get a lot of time to spend doing absolutely nothing...but it happened this past weekend on a cruise ship to Mexico and back! We all know how easy it is for us to get in the day to day grind and sometimes what we all need is a change of environment and, perhaps, a change of pace to learn some real lessons. This episode is based around the two biggest takeaways that Derek and Jess learned from being able to take a couple days away from the ranch, the kids, t...
2024-08-1632 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition-Is Better Actually......Better?We all want bigger and better. It may be the bank account, the house, the car or just about anything. Here is the question that Derek and Jess ask in this episode...is better ACTUALLY better? Our life is just a giant collection of decisions. If we make one decision, it could affect several other things. So often in life we don't really think about the downstream affect of what becoming better may actually mean in other areas of life. If you want the billion dollar business, will that impact your home life? If you want the...
2024-08-0829 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition-17 Years and Counting...Derek and Jess are celebrating their 17 year wedding anniversary! Rather than just talking about how easy it has been, they decided to get real and lay out their best and worst qualities... Often times in business, there will be team building exercises and personality tests and many other tools to help each other communicate at the highest level. Derek had an experience with a company that actually had the upper-level management lay out what they think the others' best and worst qualities were. This can help show an outside perspective of how people perceive one another and...
2024-06-2738 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition-Crying, Breaking down and Perseverance...All In One DayDo you have days that feel like you are on a rollercoaster and the only thing you want to do is get off? In this episode, Derek and Jess take you through "how they do it." Hint; they don't do it well despite what some people may think... Pursuing greatness will always be much harder and take much longer than we think so how is it that you can get through all of the days that feel like the lowest of lows? You keep going. You may cry (as Jess talks about). You might threaten to sell...
2024-06-1337 minPrimal King PodcastWhen It Gets To This Point, There's No Coming Back...What do you accept as "normal?" Why do you think it's normal if it isn't right? After a recent trip to the Bay Area, Derek reflects on a conversation that he had that drove home the fact that sometimes, there may be no coming back. Sometimes the only way to stop doing something is to keep it from escalating yet so often, we let it get to that point anyways. Whether it comes to crime in our cities, our southern border or our own fitness or relationships, there is danger in simply accepting bad behavior. ...
2024-05-3126 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition-Could Ashley Madison Be A Good Thing For Your Marriage?After Derek started watching the new Netflix Docu-series all about the infamous website Ashley Madison, he HAD to bring this awkward question to Jess; could Ashley Madison actually be good for certain marriages? For anyone that has been listening for long, you will know that some of these questions have a way of making Jess a little embarassed and this one is no different. It is an intriguing thought experiment however...could someone cheating on their spouse in secret somehow actually help the marriage? In this "Couples Edition," Derek and Jess tackle the uncomfortable topic of...
2024-05-1537 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition: Should You MAKE Your Kids Play Sports?Should you FORCE your kids to do anything? Is it good parenting to actually make them do things even if they really don't want to? In this episode, Derek and Jess dive into the question on whether or not you should make your kids play sports. Coming from a sports background, Derek has his thoughts but Jess has a different experience based on her upbringing...so her answer might surprise you. We live in a culture where we often times hear that we shouldn't force our kids to do certain things and we shouldn't force t...
2024-05-0835 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition: If You Were A Pizza Topping...On this week's episode, Derek and Jess go completely off the rails with an AI Generated "Ask Us Anything... With all of the stress and turmoil in the world, the Couples Edition decides to take a break from all of the serious topics and just have a little bit of fun. Since this topic was last second, they decided to ask the AI machine to generate some silly questions to answer and it didn't disappoint. If you are sick of all of the negativity and heaviness of current events OR if you just want a...
2024-05-0134 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition-Marriage, Intimacy and the "Stuck Up Cat..."This week Derek and Jess dive into the topic of marriage and where it should rate in regards to everything else in life. We live in the "hustle" culture that can make us think that there are many things more important than a marriage but is that true? Well, maybe at certain points... Derek and Jess talk about marriage and how to make it a priority even when things are busy. They also dive into intimacy, staying connected and how Jess can be the "stuck up cat" sometimes. You'll hear all about it in this episode!
2024-04-1749 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition-Are Pressure and Standards Good or Harmful?It's Couples Edition time again! This week, Derek and Jess dive into the complex issue of how hard is too hard when it comes to pushing your kids... So often in our modern society, we see kids being held to less and less of a standard. We have turned into a culture of "if it feels good do it" and that has become a problem. Everywhere we look it seems like there are spoiled, entitled, ungrateful little turds and why is that happening? Is it because of a lack of standards? Derek and Jess think so.
2024-04-1138 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition w/ Jess Wilson-How To Keep Going When Things Are Really HARD...How do you keep going when things get hard? What is the fuel that you use? Or...do you just quit... What most people fail to realize in our "instant delivery" society is that almost anything that is worthwhile takes time. It also takes more resolve and mental toughness than we are ever led to believe. Businesses often fail in the first couple of years but why is that? Could it be that too many of us simply give up when things get really hard? In this "Couples Episode," Derek and Jess each chime in...
2024-04-0339 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition w/ Jess Wilson-Integrity and Telling The Truth...Telling the truth is easy, right? None of us ever want to be liars. However, it can also be one of the most difficult things in life and in business... A little lie here about why a customer didn't get their order earlier. A little lie there about something to your spouse. These all add up and the outcome is NEVER good. Sooner or later, truth will always come out. Derek and Jess had two different experiences within hours of each other that actually compelled them to re-record their planned episode b...
2024-03-2737 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition w/ Jess Wilson-Does Mindset Matter in a Marriage and Business?After being together for over 20 years, are we still the same people? Of course not. After all, if you're the same person you were 20 years ago then you obviously haven't evolved or grown. If we all grow over the timespan of our marriages, how can we make sure that we grow together and not apart? That is a big topic... In this Couples Episode, Derek and Jess talk about when their mental growth started to happen and how it all started. They both grew up in small towns and sometimes it can be easy to stay in...
2024-03-2143 min
Primal King PodcastCouples Edition w/ Jess Wilson-Could You Do ANYTHING For 75 Days?When is the last time that you committed to ANYTHING good or healthy for 75 days? How about for 30 days? How about for even 14 days? Most of us, if we are being completely honest, will have a hard time remembering. It's very easy to work on developing "healthy" habits but so often life will throw us curveballs that knock us off track. It could be the unexpected travel. It could be the last minute work meetings or schedule changes. The truth is that most of us become a victim of what is going on around us and we...
2024-03-1555 minPrimal King PodcastThe Inches Will Turn Into Miles...Derek had a memory pop up from two years ago that can teach us all a HUGE lesson... Two years ago, his daughter wasn't able to get a single minute of playing time in her team's championship game. With Derek's history in sports, he wasn't used to not being in the game and it was even harder to see his daughter not get a single second of playing time. This may not seem like the end of the world for most but kids take things like this pretty hard. They feel like it's "unfair" and w...
2024-02-0922 minPrimal King PodcastThe Truth About Greatness That No One Talks About...We always hear how much people that achieve greatness have to sacrifice. Almost everyone has their own "success story" that they talk about. It could be the amount of hours that they had to put in. It could be how hard they had to work. It may be how much money they invested or borrowed. These are stories that are talked about ALL THE TIME. But what about the cost of greatness that could impact our mental health? What about the amount of hate that could come your way at any time? After...
2024-02-0222 minPrimal King PodcastIs "Science" and "Data" Ruining Your 6th Sense?It's hard to argue that we have moved from a spiritual world to a digital world. Data, metrics and measurements have taken over where we might have been able to clearly hear our intuition. We can complain about it but we're all guilty. If everything you do is only based on logic and data, are you missing out on a critical voice? Maybe even the voice of God? Derek believes so... In this episode, Derek does his best to lay out a couple of real world stories that made him realize that the 6th sense...
2024-01-0520 minPrimal King Podcast2024 Will Be CHAOS w/ Jess WilsonWill 2024 be one of, if not the most, chaotic years most of us have ever seen? If so, what can we do to THRIVE despite any of the chaos? Do you have a gut feeling that we are walking into a pretty volatile year? So many people seem to have the feeling that we are. With so many different things that could escalate into chaos such as middle eastern wars, our southern border being wide open, civil unrest, high interest, cost of living and inflation and the list goes on and on. It seems like the table...
2023-12-291h 02Primal King PodcastJess Wilson-How Much Is Enough?How many times have you asked yourself or your significant other how much is enough? How many times have you wondered if it's all "worth it" to keep pushing even after your basic needs are taken care of? When does wanting to "do well" turn into greed? These are the types of questions that Derek and Jess tackle in this very important episode. They dive deep into the reasons why it's okay to want more and to be committed to achieving more while also keeping the main things the main things. ...
2023-12-081h 02Primal King PodcastYou AREN'T The Minority...This episode is a little different but the mission will always be to help you live a better life... This week Derek reads an article written by the biggest newpaper in the state of Idaho that is attacking a small town football coach for his beliefs. This article hits very close to home seeing that Derek has been coaching high school football for 15 years and also puts his opinions out through his podcast and social media platforms. When a small, fringe group of people have the loudest microphones, it will seem like your values are...
2023-09-2227 minPrimal King PodcastLet's Talk About Feelings...If you have ever thought that Derek doesn't talk enough about feelings, this is your episode! Okay, maybe he isn't going to talk about feelings the way that you think...but more about how we should be dealing with our feelings. If you're like most, you have at some point said the words "I don't feel like doing that today." In fact, nearly every one of us has used the way that we feel to justify doing or not doing what we know we need to. We've used the way that we feel to justify...
2023-09-1526 minPrimal King PodcastBreak the Generational _______...After a weekend hunting trip, Derek reflects on some of the things that he wished were different with his childhood. We all have those things that we wish would have been different when we were kids. Some of us had parents that abused us yet we end up passing that same abuse on to our kids. Some of us grow up in poverty and raise our kids in poverty. The hunting trip Derek took with his son was a reminder that he never got to go hunting with his dad. There were circumstances...
2023-09-0823 minPrimal King PodcastI'd Rather DIE Than Quit...Derek is fresh off a week long retreat and it opened up some insight as to why so many of us never reach the goals that we have... When is the last time that you were in a situation that you were so overwhelmed by physical and mental strain that you thought you were going to die? That happened to Derek this week. Are you curious why it seems like you haven't ever gotten to the point that you want in life and you'll see how you can shift your mindset to achieve nearly anything...
2023-08-2513 minPrimal King PodcastA Game of What If w/ Jess Wilson to Celebrate 200 Episodes!It is the HUGE milestone of 200 episodes being published so it calls for some fun...right? In this episode, Derek has on everyone's favorite guest which also happens to be his wife, Jess, to play a game of "What If." -What if Derek's dad's situation hadn't happened the way that it did? -What if Derek and Jess didn't make the move that they did? -What if their decisions over the past 5 years negatively impact their kids? We all look back on pivotal times in our life and ask the q...
2023-08-041h 03Primal King PodcastThe Scribbles...After a trip to St. Louis for a business conference, Derek is sharing the biggest takeaway from the experience. Western culture doesn't focus on death very much. After all, it does seem pretty morbid, right? With that thought process being so pervasive in our culture, it can actually make it tough to see how we're living and how we'll ultimately be judged. Derek heard David Goggins share his vision about what happens when we die. It wasn't so much about the spiritual side of it but the reflective side that really made the impact. How...
2023-04-2822 minPrimal King PodcastAn Easy Life Isn't What You Want..."Do not pray for an easy life. Pray to be stronger men." -JFK Aftrer a tough situation this week, Derek talks about the false hope that so many of us have for creating an easy life. An "easy" life shouldn't be what we pray for. The trials and difficulties we go through are what CREATES the good stuff. Derek also goes into the examples that everyone needs to be aware of when it comes to building a bigger business, owning a big piece of land, achieving a higher title or nearly anything else t...
2023-04-1420 minPrimal King PodcastWhy Marriage Can Be VITAL To All Of Our Success w/ Jess WilsonWe wouldn't say that there is necessarily an attack on marriage in our current culture. However, there does seem to be a lot of glorifying the "hook up" culture that seems to paint it as so much more fun than committed relationships. This isn't some "marriage is the ONLY way someone can be happy" rant either. Derek and Jess wanted to advocate or at least exploring WHY marriage, although sometimes very difficult, is way more fulfilling than it is painted in silly shows like we see on TV. This episode is Derek and Jess' pitch...
2023-04-0756 minPrimal King PodcastWhere Is The Line Between Grace, Standards and Accountability w/ Jess WilsonDerek and Jess are back and ready to dive in on one of the hardest topics that many people ask themselves: where do I apply grace and compassion and where do I hold fast to my standards and remove myself or other people around me to stay in alignment? If you are a Christian, we are taught to love and forgive. However, there are also very strict standards that we are instructed to live by. Should we judge other people and their decisions and their choices? Should we always forgive because we are taught so much about...
2023-02-2445 min
NGBideasS1.E6: Derek Newton | University of TorontoFebuary 21, 2023 - Derek Newton is the Assistant Vice-President, Innovation, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship at The University of Toronto. Listen in as we learn about Derek's journey and how in his position he often gets a glimpse of the future path of life sciences before we do. University of Toronto: www.utoronto.caLabOccupier: laboccupier.comSummit: nextgreatbigideas.com
2023-02-2147 minPrimal King PodcastComfortable Lies are Killing Us!Which do you prefer; comfortable lies or unpleasant truths? Most of us will say that we want the honest truth but do we really? Derek talks about how painful the truth can be if you are anyone like him. No one wants to hear that you could lose weight if you really wanted to. No one wants to hear that you could make more money if you really wanted to. Really, no one wants to hear things that cause them discomfort in any way...which is why so many of us stay stuck day after day and y...
2023-02-0325 minPrimal King PodcastBe the ONE!What would a classroom look like if Derek was teaching? On this episode, Derek talks about one of the things that he wishes schools did more of (hint: it centers around personal responsibility). Rather than diving into some of the culture wars that seem to be happening at schools across the country, he'd rather talk about the bigger picture and the solution. Most of us (including kids) never learn that we have the power and ability to shape the future based on the actions that we take. We can overcome generational poverty, obesity, relationship failures...
2023-01-1322 minPrimal King PodcastTHIS is why you will FAIL in 2023...It's the time of year that we all set our resolutions and intentions for the upcoming year. New Years can be a great time to reset and refocus. However, most of us will not accomplish the goals that we have set and there's one reason... In this episode, Derek goes through the reason why so many of us consistently miss out on our goals. We may lose weight temporarily or make more money for a little while but it doesn't ever seem to last; but why? If you have been in the same boat as...
2023-01-0621 minPrimal King PodcastNew Year Special w/ Jess Wilson!Derek and Jess are back at it to talk about the past year and what the future for them looks like. On this same style of episode last year, they went through 5 important questions that they believe we should all be asking ourselves: -What accomplishment are you most proud of? -What is your biggest lesson this year? -What is your biggest disappointment? -What is ONE thing you will commit to this coming year to better yourself? -What is your BHAG (Big hairy audacious goal) in 2023? Althought they...
2022-12-3058 minPrimal King PodcastPRIMAL FIRE-How Do You Win The Mental Battle?In this new episode of the FIRE, Derek goes through what has allowed him to be successful in areas of his life that most may not have been able to achieve. If you are going to be a top level income earner, you will have to do things that the masses aren't willing to do. Derek tells the story of what is going through his mind when he's in the middle of the "suck." It could be working out, spending tons of hours on his business or just about any area; it comes down to the competition. M...
2022-12-2013 minPrimal King PodcastTurning 40 and the Top 3 Lessons I've LearnedIt is Derek's 40th birthday and he is ready to share the top 3 takeaways he has after 40 years. The idea is always to gain more wisdom with age and also to have more perspective the longer that one lives. While 40 may not be super old, there are lessons that have been learned through experience as well as trial and error. If Derek can shed some light on these key takeaways, the hope is that you will be able to learn from is lessons whether you are younger than 40 or even if you've past that milestone birthday!
2022-12-0226 minPrimal King PodcastTony Whatley-Do THIS To Become A Side Hustle Millionaire!Tony Whatley is a speaker, coach, 20 plus year entrepreneur and author of the book "Side Hustle Millionaire." Among many other things, Tony built his first side hustle business in his 20's and was able to sell it for millions while still working his "day job." Derek is a huge advocate for entrepreneurship and when he learned about Tony's story, he knew it would be a great conversation. Often times people are worried about having to go all in to start a business but what if it is possible to start it, grow it and become very successful...
2022-11-2556 minPrimal King PodcastWhat Does a School Test Show About Getting Back to the Basics?This week Derek and his wife gave their older two kids school assesments to see if they were testing at the level they are at (7th and 4th grades). It didn't go so well.. Both of the kids do very well in school but supposedly aren't at the level they should be in so what does that mean? So often, whether it's public schools, businesses, our personal fitness or relationships or so many other areas, we get away from the basics. Usually if you are off track in any area, you are neglecting the very b...
2022-10-2821 minPrimal King PodcastCompassion is Bullsh*t...Derek is a little angry this week... Over the past weekend there was a tragic murder locally that should have never happened. It was something that could have been completely avoidable if not for our collective "compassion" that seems to be killing us; both figuratively and literally. Derek asks that you come to this episode with an open mind. If you do, it's hard to argue against what he is saying...
2022-10-0725 minPrimal King PodcastABC's Of A Record Month w/ Jess WilsonJess is back! For this episode Derek and Jess wanted to take a little time to break down the "ABC's" of how they just had their best month ever with Cross O Meats. In this crossover episode that is mixing business with life, they talk about the top 3 keys that will help you in your business or profession and the takeaways that have led to steady growth. Make sure to check out this episode if you are especially if you are considering starting a business, getting one off the ground or just looking to take...
2022-09-3052 minPrimal King PodcastPRIMAL FIRE-Who are you SERVING?This is the first official episode of the Primal Fire where Derek's entire mission is to help you make more money because ultimately, money is needed to be free. So often people will ask what type of business they should be in but the better question is who do you want to serve? What EXACTLY does that person look like? If you are trying to sell and serve everyone, you will serve almost no one. Being able to galvenize your dream customer or client is key. Derek walks you through exactly how to do this. E...
2022-09-1616 minPrimal King PodcastBIG ANNOUNCEMENT and The New Direction of the PK Podcast!Derek is unveiling a big announcement about the future of the Primal King podcast moving forward! Don't worry, there will still be conversations around Liberation, Lifestyle and Legacy but there will be another component added in that Derek feels like he can provide value with. Make sure to check out this episode and the value it contains to see where the podcast is going!
2022-09-0929 minPrimal King PodcastYou Have To Take A StandIt's a milestone episode! Its number 150! Derek wanted to take some time to wrap up what he wants the Primal King Podcast to stand for from the first 150 episodes and the episodes going forward. That message is simple: we have to STAND UP! Derek walks your through a hypothetical exercise to help you understand the power you have or the regret that you may one day face. If this episode isn't a wake up call, we don't know what is. Stand up for what you want in life. Be the voice that you h...
2022-08-1225 minPrimal King PodcastIs It Really This Easy To Have Happiness?In this episode Derek talks about how much harder we try to make achieving happiness than what it really is. There are 3 things that are universal when determining overall happiness. No matter what some guru tried to tell you or what some new age witch-doctor may say, happiness is actually PRIMAL. As humans, we have hard-wiring that no matter how much we try to change it, it still remains. If you ACTUALLY knew the 3 steps to happiness, would that make it easier to achieve? Derek thinks so and he breaks down each step to help...
2022-08-0521 minPrimal King PodcastYou Need To OWN Something...In this episode, Derek may surprise you a little bit because he understands why it is that so many people are angry and thinking they need to go out and burn everything to the ground (he doesn't condone it whatsoever though). As we get further away from property ownership and ownership of our communities, it is having a disastrous effect on everything from crime, quality of living and overall pride in our country. We have been sold a bill of goods that "freedom" means jumping from rental to rental and never owning anything. Nothing can be farther...
2022-07-2220 minPrimal King PodcastThe PRIMAL Reset Is Starting...Are you up for the challenge? If so, Derek is asking you to join him in the 90 day, life altering Primal Reset! How many times have you said that if you just had a little more accountability, you'd have better results? How often have you thought that if you had a group to surround you and support you, you would get further with your goals? How many times have you failed simply because you didn't have the exact roadmap to know what to do and how to do it? We've all...
2022-07-0840 minPrimal King PodcastJess Wilson-Guns, Shootings and How Do We HealIn this episode, Derek and Jess take on the heartbreaking and complex issue of school shootings after the events recently in Texas. Are guns the issue or are the shootings more of a symptom of a bigger problem we are facing as a society? There are no simple answers but Derek and Jess do their best to talk through what we can all do to make sure our country doesn't have to keep going through these tragedies.
2022-05-2747 minPrimal King PodcastDo You Even Want Success???Derek made his appearance on another podcast ealier this week that has a massive audience. However, the first question he was asked might have started the interview off bad...and even made some people mad. In this episode, Derek talks about success and freedom and how there is a possibility that most of us don't truly want it. Maybe most of us wouldn't be willing to do what is necessary to be successful and if that's the case, do we ever deserve it? Listen in to hear the answer...
2022-05-2022 minPrimal King PodcastDon't Pass Up The Great Shot For A Good Shot!This week Derek takes you back to his days of coaching high school basketball where he heard a coach say something that is very relevant to life; not just basketball. Most of us grow up not knowing that greatness at ANYTHING is possible. Whether it be marriages, fitness, business or finances, we settle for "good enough." What is greatness is actually achievable? What if YOU could actually be great? Not only does Derek walk you through the process but he also gives you the top two steps to become great!
2022-05-0622 minPrimal King PodcastWhat A Local School Levy Says About Our Country...In this episode, Derek talks about the local drama surrounding a school levy vote and how it is a microcosm of our national political climate. Ray Dalio, a billionaire hedgefund investor, recently talked about just how close we really are to a full scale civil war and this small town levy shows why we're in this position. Derek does his best to provide context on our current situation and how we can get out of this before we all drive over the cliff. Please take some time to listen to this episode and give it...
2022-04-2925 minPrimal King PodcastMIT Model Says Our Civilization Is Almost Over w/ Jess WilsonDerek brought on his lovely wife again this week to talk about something that had been making news recently which is a MIT computer simulation that says we have less than 20 years left of our civilization as we know it. With that and all the stuff that is going on in the world, Derek and Jess decide to throw on their tin-foil hats and dive into what it would look like if this is all true and what we can do to prepare and thrive if it happens!
2022-03-1848 minPrimal King PodcastDon't Pray For An Easier Life...After a week off for the first time, Derek comes back with a message about working through the hard times. We see people on social media that seem to have it all together and we see silly hashtags about no bad days but that isn't REAL life. In real life, there will be tough times...but what do we do to prepare? If you have fallen on hard times there are a few very specific things that can prepare you for them and Derek lays them all out on this episode.
2022-02-2522 minPrimal King PodcastThe ONE Way To Guarantee Your Legacy...One of the pillars of the entire Primal King platform and podcast is LEGACY. Derek asks every guest that he has on what they want their legacy to be...but what does that really mean? How can you tell if you are actually leaving a legacy? In this episode, Derek talks about the ONE simple way that you can leave a legacy. Hint: it has nothing to do with having your name on a building or how much money you will leave behind.
2022-02-0421 minPrimal King PodcastDanger and Fear...There is a BIG Difference!Derek talks about two recent events that created fear; one that happened to him and one that happened to his daughter. The tricky thing about fear is that your brain can't distinguish whether or not if there is actual danger or whether the fear is actually REAL. If you find yourself scared to do something or if you seem to be living in a constant state of fear, Derek will walk you through how to distinguish the two and how you can quickly get through it.
2022-01-2120 minPrimal King PodcastIt's All Political Theatre...Now What?In this week's solo episode, Derek takes on the taboo subject of politics...well, political theatre to be more precise. Manipulation, marketing campaigns, shaming and coercion seem to be running rampant. If you are objective at all, you have most likely witnessed this in the past couple years. The real question is what do we do about it? Derek talks about the 3 key steps to take to get out of the theatre and live a great life. These 3 action steps will protect you against all of the noise and the nonsense that is going on. I...
2022-01-1425 minPrimal King PodcastThe 5 Questions To Ask As We Close Out 2021 w/ Jess WilsonWe are wrapping up 2021 and Derek and Jess come together for a special episode and discuss the 5 questions that they believe are important for everyone to answer. This is a great episode to take some notes on and dive into the questions that they talk about. It's part reflection and part projection. They had fun with this one and they're sure you will too!
2021-12-3159 minPrimal King PodcastWe Might Be In The Same Storm But We're Not In The Same Boat...As we approach the holiday season, it can be magical. Christmas songs, food, lights and cheer are all around...but it can also be one of the hardest times of the year as well. In this episode, Derek introduces a challenge as well as one of the things that he is doing to try to be a blessing in someone's life this holiday season. Sometimes if we're doing well, we don't realize that not everyone around us is doing well also. Derek talks about a few examples of how it's easy to think that we...
2021-11-2620 minPrimal King PodcastJess Wilson-Does it take FAITH or COURAGE?Your favorite guest is back again! This week, Jess comes on to talk to Derek about whether all of their decisions have been based more on faith or through courage. Most people think that if they have enough faith, things will work out. Often times though, the first step still takes tons of courage. On the other side, without faith, how can you keep going? Derek and Jess have a little different take on why they have gotten where they have and which of these contributed more to their success but they also lay out...
2021-11-1951 minPrimal King PodcastJim Huntsman Round 2-The Importance of Teaching Our Kids To Hunt and ProvideJim Huntsman is the host of the Western Huntsman podcast and is back for round two on the Primal King Podcast! This time around, Jim and Derek talk about a number of different things from teaching our kids to hunt and why it's vital to their future survival to Jim's new homestead and even touch on homeschooling and current events. Derek and Jim also discuss some current event issues and believe that two small-town Idaho boys can solve all of our problems!
2021-11-051h 08Primal King PodcastShould We Be Giving Violence A Chance?In today's episode, Derek takes on the very taboo issue of VIOLENCE. Most of us, especially men, have been taught from a very young age that violence is never the answer. Is that actually true though? Is violence NEVER the answer? Derek talks about a few different instances around the topic of violence that seem to be going against our hard wiring as humans. Since we live in a society that preaches zero violence, are we setting our young men up for failure? Tune in to this episode to find out!
2021-10-2920 minPrimal King PodcastShould You Start A Business With Your Spouse?Everyone's favorite guest is back again! Jess comes on with Derek this week to talk all about what you need to know if you are going to start or grow a business with your spouse. We all know there is no shortage of "business coaches" and "life coaches" but what about getting coached on the dicey path of running a business with the person that you also run your family with? Derek and Jess have you covered on this 30 minute episode! Make sure to see what they have done to navigate the path of business...
2021-10-0132 minPrimal King PodcastWhy Can't We Win Any Wars???Whether it's the war on poverty...or the war on drugs...or the war on terrorism...why can't we actually WIN? In this episode, Derek talks about why success can't be abstract. We fight these wars, and even though they are noble efforts, we don't seem to ever actually win. Why is that? Success has to be DEFINED. Do you want to be rich? What does that actually mean? Do you want to be fit? What does that mean? Derek brings several different examples both from a macro level AND a micro level t...
2021-08-0622 minPrimal King PodcastIs Love REALLY Enough? With Jess WilsonOne of the questions that we hear all the time around relationships and marriage is whether or not LOVE is actually enough... Derek and Jess wanted to dive into this exact topic because there is so much confusion on what it takes to have a thriving relationship. Do you love someone but feel like it isn't enough? Are you wondering if you should actually move forward into marriage when you know that you love them but don't share values? In this episode, you will hear why love actually isn't enough by itself. There are two...
2021-07-2356 minPrimal King PodcastWhat ACTUALLY Happens When You Are Willing To Do This One Thing...About a year and a half ago, Derek put out an episode all around forgiveness. This is a concept that has now come full circle. In this brand new episode, Derek will take you through what has happened since he put out that episode and how it has actually impacted him recently greatly. If you feel any anger, resentment or if you have been holding grudges PLEASE make this episode a priority.
2021-05-2823 minPrimal King PodcastJess Wilson-When To Have THOSE Conversations...Recently Derek was chastised as being "afraid" for wanting to shield his kids from some of the craziness of the world. Because of that, he wanted to bring on his most popular guest, Jess, to have the conversation about when we should expose our kids to things that are controversial in our current time such as gender identification, sex, gays and lesbians and other controversial topics. This episode will lay out when Derek and Jess think it's okay to be tolerant and when we should stick to our core values. This world would have you believe that...
2021-05-2150 minPrimal King PodcastJess Wilson-Do Men and Women Have Specific Roles?Derek and Jess wanted to hop into the unforgiving conversation around gender. Rather than taking the approach of what seems to be common now with choosing genders and gender fluidity, they break down their thoughts from a more traditional sense and why they believe what they believe. Truth is still important. It may not be comfortable or culturally acceptable sometimes but it still needs to be put out there. For any of you that wonder about what your role is in a relationship or what the other gender is REALLY looking for, make sure to listen in...
2021-04-091h 08Primal King PodcastYou Won the LOTTERY! (Don't Piss It Away)In today's episode, Derek talks about how much we all like to judge the lottery winners that go broke shortly after winning. We like to judge the pro athlete that goes broke within a couple of years of retirement. However, do you know the odds of you *actually* being you? If you need a quick "pick me up" or maybe even a little nudge to help you live a better lifestyle, you HAVE to check out this episode. The numbers don't lie...make sure you understand that you already won the lottery and Derek shows you exactly h...
2021-04-0223 minPrimal King PodcastJessica Wilson-What To Do If Your Spouse Is ALWAYS Around...Most people don't work with their spouse. In fact, for many couples, they don't see each other all THAT often. When you factor in jobs, kids, responsibilities and on and on, sometimes it can feel more like passionate roommates than husband or wife. The pandemic and subsequent shutdowns has meant more "quality" time then ever for most couples though. For the first few weeks it may have seemed liked a nice little break from reality but now...it may feel like a prison. This week, Derek and Jess have some fun with the conversation of...
2021-01-0839 minPrimal King PodcastWhat We Can ALL Learn From A 7 Year Old...Derek's son is 7 years old. He is at that stage where just about everything that comes out of his mouth ends with a question mark. For those of you that have or have had kids, you know what he's talking about. Derek explores why we lose that curiosity. Is it ego? Is it complacency? Is is because we are just so smart we suddenly know everything as we age? In this episode you will get a complete understanding of what shifted in Derek's life to become curious again and how it has massively impacted his...
2020-11-1320 minPrimal King PodcastYour Future Self (and your kids) Will Thank You For This...Derek had the opportunity to talk with his local high school classes about podcasting due to an assignment that they were given that requires them to start their own podcast. Most of us never understand the importance of publishing our story because we think that no one really cares. Maybe you aren't the podcasting "type" but there are so many other platforms (or even a plain old pen and paper) that your future self and your kids would love to be able to look back on and see what your life was like. Today, Derek...
2020-10-0921 minPrimal King PodcastAre you a Tug Boat or a Lighthouse?Have you heard the story of the Lighthouse and the Tug Boat? There is a very valuable lesson in it if you haven't. Derek talks about a few different instances that will show you exactly why one philosophy works some of the time and the other works almost all of the time. So often, people get sunk by helping others out. They sacrifice their own well being by being the Tug Boat all the time. There are some times where it works...but you can't stay there. Make sure to check out this episode if y...
2020-09-1121 minPrimal King PodcastJessica Wilson-Why It's Okay To Be Completely Different Than Your SpouseDerek likes to bring on his wife every few months because she is a fan favorite! This time, it gets a little more fun and a lot more real as far as how opposite they really are. There are a lot of people that feel like they are TOO different from their spouse. They worry that it will cause a divide. Now, Derek and Jess are not only co-running their household but also co-owning their business. So, what could go wrong? This episode shows the fun yet challenging side of their marriage; Jess is very...
2020-09-0548 minPrimal King PodcastUniverse 25 Study and Why You Should Know About ItIn this episode, Derek talks about the "Universe 25" study that was completed decades ago. It shows what will happen in the absence of struggle and how it relates to each one of us currently. Do you think that if you had a Utopian Paradise that life would be great? Think again. Make sure to check out this episode to understand why struggling is actually one of the best ways to have purpose.
2020-08-2821 minPrimal King PodcastGen. Clayton Hutmacher-Education, Discipline and Changing LivesThis week, Derek talks to 2 Star General Clayton Hutmacher. What an incredible story! He went from living with a foster family to achieving so many incredible things such as: -Serving over 40 years in uniform -Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University -A Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval Command and Staff College and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College -Many different accolades and decorations such as the Legion of Merit, Distinguish Flying...
2020-08-2139 minPrimal King PodcastYou'll Always Be The A**hole in Someone's StoryThis week, Derek talks about how overcoming adversity and haters means one thing; you're leveling up! He received a comment this week that hit pretty hard. After not really knowing how to take it, he remembered the quote "the higher the level the bigger the devil." When you look to scale up in business, marriage, fitness or life in general, you will get resistance. You can call it the "force of average" or satan or whatever, but it'll be there. Check out this episode to see how to get through it while embracing it.
2020-08-1420 minPrimal King PodcastThe Phone Trick That Will Change Everything For YouIn this episode, Derek is fresh off the launch of his new direct to consumer meat business. He was reminded of one of the best lessons he has learned about business, health and life in general; imperfect action will always beat procrastination. The launch was messy. The social media post initially wasn't done correctly. The website had typos yet it was launched. Derek takes you through the "pick up your phone" exercise to illustrate why nothing happens until an action is taken. Let this episode be your permission to go for it!
2020-07-3120 minPrimal King PodcastGratitude In The Face Of Tough TimesIn this episode, Derek talks about a Facebook memory that popped up from 8 years ago. It was a picture of his siblings and his dad before he passed away. He talks about what he was going through at that point in his life. He had recently started a new job that wasn't going well. His wife was still working and had the more "stable" income. There were a lot of things that weren't going the way he had hoped and expected but the picture said it all: how much he had to be grateful for even during...
2020-07-1718 minPrimal King PodcastThe Secret To Fulfillment...Derek talks about a lesson that he learned a long time ago but was reminded of again recently. Right now, people are hurting. Businesses are struggling and he isn't immune to those same feeling and situations that are happening all around us. How do we get out of it? What can we do right now to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety? If you are struggling at all right now, PLEASE take some time to listen to this episode. Derek lays out the fail-safe way to feel better while also being able to help o...
2020-07-0320 minPrimal King PodcastWhy Your Message Is SO ImportantIn this episode Derek takes on the controversial subject of the Black Lives Matter movement...but not how you would think. He takes the approach of how messaging is a vital part of any movement as well as any business. In this episode you will learn why the BLM movement has a noble cause but the message has gotten confusing. If you are a business owner or looking to build a business, you MUST listen to this. It is vital to success as well as clarity as you continue to build. If you want to...
2020-06-1924 minPrimal King PodcastIt's Okay To Have A Bad Day...In this episode Derek talks about the "social media" effect. We will in a time that highlight reels are confused as everyday life. We see small glimpses into another person's life through filters, pre-planned content and all of the glory but we rarely see the truth. In this episode you will learn: -Why it's is not only okay but it is expected to have a bad day sometimes -Why it's so important to embrace the bad days -Why comparison will destroy even the most successful and fulfilled people if you allow...
2020-06-0520 minPrimal King PodcastWhy Is It So Important To Take A Stand?In this episode, Derek talks about the importance of taking a stand and having a clear "line in the sand." We are living in a very weird time right now. People are calling for others to stay home while others are calling for freedom. How do we know where we stand and what to believe? Derek will take you through a few different scenarios that will show you why it's not always as important what you want but what you won't allow. Where do you draw the line on religious beliefs? Where do you draw the line...
2020-05-2221 minPrimal King PodcastWhat Do We Do When Negativity Is Everywhere?There is a ton of negativity right now. The news, social media and everyday life is filled with doom and gloom. We almost seem to be addicted to "worst case scenarios" on all sides. The question becomes what do we do when we are tired of it? In this episode, Derek will talk about: -What is the best way to get rid of the negativity? -Why the advice that our parents gave us as kids is SO important -What does his encounter with a DirecTV installer have to do with our...
2020-05-0820 minPrimal King PodcastPriorities Create Clarity-Here's How...In this episode, Derek lays out how your priorities in life will provide clarity. Most of us go through everyday life without having a clear direction. We are basically a tumbleweed in a wind storm going here and there without that direct line. So, what do we do? Today, you will learn: -How your priorities will influence your actions -Why a candid interview that Tom Brady recently had should wake us all up -How to take decisive action based on your priorities and how easy those decisions become when you have...
2020-04-1018 minPrimal King PodcastCrisis Creates Character (and REVEALS it)We are still in the midst of the Covid-19 shutdown. This has now become a national crisis. People are beginning to panic. There is fear about sickness. There is fear about economic fallout. People are on edge. What do we do? In this episode, Derek talks about the 3 different crisis situations that he has been in. From the housing collapse of 2008 (national crisis), and the death of his father and the subsequent decisions (family crisis) and why the response to each of them were so different. He will show you: -why his business...
2020-03-2724 minPrimal King PodcastRound 2-Jessica Wilson-Corona Virus Episode...She's back! One of the highest rated episodes to date was the first time Derek's wife, Jess, came on. Now, everyone is stuck at home so what's going on? In this episode, you will hear what conversation occurred a couple years ago that went into them moving and it actually had to do with the current lockdowns that are going on around the country and around the world. You will also hear from Jess: -How simple things that are done can give you tons of joy -How we can use this...
2020-03-2047 minPrimal King PodcastIt's the END OF THE WORLD!People have started to panic about the dreaded "COVID-19" virus and Derek has his take on what's happening. This pandemic, just like almost everything else, is turning into more than just a sickness. It is giving way to the extremes; one side seems to say that it's absolutely overblown by the media and we're all idiots for being worried about it. The other side says that it's going to bring the world to it's knees and it will lead to marshal law eventually. So often we, as a society, don't know what it real information and what...
2020-03-1321 minPrimal King PodcastRandall Grizzle-Building a Business Is About Much More Than MoneyThis week is a really special week; the Primal King Podcast welcomes a special guest that Derek has know forever (literally), his brother, Randall Grizzle. They talk about everything from why sports matter when building the mindset to run a successful business to how Randall used to knock the snot out of Derek when they were young (funny story there to listen to). Also, you will learn: -Why being un-employable isn't a bad thing -Why those closest to you won't necessarily be your biggest supporters and how to move past it
2020-03-0650 minPrimal King PodcastWhat do you "Deserve?"Derek talks about his least favorite word in the English dictionary. There are several examples that will back up his theory that there is a single word (and the mindset behind it) that is literally keeping you from getting to the next level. In this episode he will discuss: -What the political process is doing to further this mindset -Why superpowers don't fall from military takeover -Whether or not you deserve to be happy in life -What is the one thing that can pull ANYBODY up?? If...
2020-02-2819 minPrimal King PodcastOne Year Later-The Journey From Worker to Attendee...This week's episode comes from Nashville, TN! Funnel Hacking Live is a live event that has roughly 5,000 attendees. The company that Derek used to work for puts it on every year and it has grown into the most sought after event within the internet marketing world. For the past 5 years, Derek has attended the event as an employee...but not this year. He goes over the biggest takeaways that he has learned in the last year that led him from wearing a "staff" shirt and and a worker to attending the event and b...
2020-01-3124 minPrimal King PodcastWhy you should ALWAYS listen to your gut...It has been 3 years almost to the day that Derek lost his dad suddenly. There is one story that replayed in his head that he was so thankful for and how it applies not only to life, but also business, marriage, relationships and almost every area. It is trusting your gut. In this week's solo episode, Derek goes way outside of his normal message and enters the world of "woo woo-hippie stuff." (His words). Follow along to see HOW your instincts will be the best and most reliable source for all of the most important...
2019-12-2023 minPrimal King PodcastJessica Wilson-Behind the Scenes of our crazy lifeToday Derek has on a VERY special guest...his wife, Jessica Wilson. They talk about how they first met, why it is a CHOICE to grow together rather than grow apart and many other "behind the scenes" nuggets that you can implement into your marriage or relationship right away. This conversation will help you understand WHY the Primal King movement started as well as the process that it took to get where they are.
2019-11-1554 min
Derek Wilson Law's showMust Have Tips on Local Skating Rinks And Staying SafeSkating is a great way to stay fit and enjoy the long winter months, but at the same time, it’s too risky for kids and adults who are new to the sport. Learn some effective tips provided by Derek Wilson Law that will help you gear up for a winter skate. http://derekwilsonlaw.ca/must-tips-local-skating-rinks-staying-safe/
2018-03-2103 min
Derek Wilson Law's showPersonal Injury Calculator – Do They Work?Personal injury claims cannot be measured with the calculator as every case is different and does not have same factors. So, it’s better to hire an experienced lawyer like Derek Wilson and seek his legal advice. To know more about this, please listen to the attachment provided. http://derekwilsonlaw.ca/personal-injury-calculator-do-they-work/
2017-12-2003 min
Derek Wilson Law's showDerek Wilson – An Experienced Brain Injury Lawyer in Hamilton, ONDerek Wilson Law helps you get the claim for your brain injury by fighting on your behalf so that you can get the desired compensation. Call us today and get a free quote! http://derekwilsonlaw.ca/what-we-do/brain-injury/
2017-11-2701 min
Derek Wilson Law's showDerek Wilson – Best Disability Insurance Claim Lawyer in HamiltonIf you have been denied a disability insurance claim, you may still have options. Contact Derek Wilson, his focus is on helping those who have been injured or denied an insurance claim. http://derekwilsonlaw.ca/what-we-do/disability-insurance-claim/
2017-10-2501 min
Derek Wilson Law's showWhy You Should Hire an Experienced Personal Injury LawyerHiring an experienced personal injury attorney is very much important to maximize your compensation you deserve. Here are some of the effective ways that may help you to hire an personal injury lawyer or you can consult Derek Wilson Law. http://derekwilsonlaw.ca/why-you-should-hire-an-experienced-personal-injury-lawyer/
2017-06-2303 min
Derek Wilson Law's show3 Causes Of Car Accidents & How To Avoid ThemHave you been injured in an accident that wasn't your fault? Contact the experienced lawyers of Derek Wilson Law. We are committed to getting the injury claim results you need. Visit our website to know more about us. http://derekwilsonlaw.ca/3-causes-car-accidents-avoid
2017-04-1906 minDerek Wilson Law's showSports Concussions Injury and Rowan’s Law – It’s Tough and ComplicatedIf you’ve suffered a concussion and have questions about your options, contact Derek Wilson Law. We understand that even though a brain injury may not be obvious, it may still be debilitating, and our job is to fight on your behalf so that you can get the compensation you need to heal. http://derekwilsonlaw.ca/sports-concussions-injury-and-rowans-law-its-tough-and-complicated
2017-01-3106 min