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Side Hustle CityMastering Growth and Resilience with a Marketing Agency Side Hustle with Jan AlmasySend us a textJoin us as we journey through the economic landscape of resilient Midwest cities with special guest Jan Almasy of Apex Communications Network. We start in the heartland, exploring Cleveland and Detroit's evolution from manufacturing giants to modern-day economic contenders. Our discussion takes a deep dive into Ohio's untapped potential, where a skilled labor shortage meets a rich cultural heritage, and we look at how preserving cities like Canton's unique character can stimulate their economies.This episode is a must for marketing mavens and agency operators; we strip away the gloss to...
2024-04-2453 min
The Disruptor PodcastSurviving Disruption: Exploring the Power of Stopping, Reflection, and Stillness with David KundtzThrowback Thursday edition of The Disruptor podcastMeet David Kundtz: From the streets of Cleveland to the Catholic churches of Idaho and further south in Cali, Colombia, David's journey is an intriguing tapestry of challenges and change. Once a family psychotherapist for over two decades, David now relishes his retired life. But his passion? Writing, especially on mindfulness and mental health. Disruption in the Modern Era: As we navigate the tumultuous 2020s, it's clear: disruption is the name of the game. Are you the one shaking things up like Netflix? Or...
2023-10-1242 min
The Disruptor PodcastDeciphering Ethnic Confusion: Mecenzéf, Metzenseifen, or Medzev and Stories from the PastWelcome to this special Throwback Thursday edition of The Disruptor podcast. In this remixed episode, originally aired on The Apex Podcast in November 2021, hosts Jan and John explore their family histories to uncover the ancestral origin of John's great-grandfather. A couple of ago, Jan and John made an intriguing discovery - their families both hail from towns just 35 km apart in what is today Slovakia. Jan’s roots hail from Košice. John grew up hearing that his great-grandfather, Theodor Kundtz, emigrated from Metzenseifen to the United States in 1873, claiming to be Hungarian but speaking Germ...
2023-09-2838 min
The Apex PodcastExploring the Wellness Traditions of Eastern Europe and Retail Spaces Turned Pickleball Courts in the USWhat if we told you that the secret to robust health and vigor at 85 years old could be found in the rural landscapes of Slovakia? Join Jan and RJ on a journey as Jan discusses the lifestyle and wellness differences between America and his family deep within the heart of his home country - Slovakia. He shares his personal experiences, from witnessing the prevalence of household gardens and homemade food traditions to understanding the mixed sentiments around an upcoming highway that promises infrastructural development but also disrupts village life.Have you ever considered hot mineral springs as a...
2023-08-0837 minThe Apex PodcastCasual Tuesday: How to Save Time, Enjoy Life, and The Importance of KindnessWelcome to Casual Tuesdays. In these episodes, Jan and RJ jump between talking about their weekends, what it's like growing a marketing agency, and other show types. For the next few months, they will be working their way through 52 pieces of advice to live by.Today's pieces of advice include:1. To save time, do things right the first time.2. Enjoy the phase of life you're in, it only happens once.3. Kindness is a free way to earn respect.Each piece of advice comes with a story, along with ways...
2023-06-2047 minThe Apex PodcastCasual Tuesday: 52 Pieces of Advice To Live By - Part 1Welcome to Casual Tuesdays. Yes, Jan finally got tired of explaining why they were called "Casual Mondays" even though we release the episodes on Tuesday. You live and you learn.In these episodes, Jan and RJ will be working their way through 52 pieces of advice to live by.Today's pieces of advice include:1. Never Half Ass Two Things, Whole Ass One Thing2. Always Use the Right Tool For the Job3. Change Levels and DirectionEach piece of advice comes with a story, along with ways that RJ and Jan...
2023-06-1440 minThe Apex PodcastCasual Monday: Things We Learned While Starting Our PodcastWelcome to Casual Mondays. Yes, we know they are being released on Tuesdays - but we record them every Monday so... deal with it.In these episodes, Jan and RJ talk about their weekends and whatever adventure is coming up that week.Today Jan and RJ talk about a question that pops up in Jan's DM's pretty frequently. How do I start a podcast? In this episode Jan and RJ explore some of the top lessons they've learned over the past five years of podcasting. From "why" you should start a show, to how to...
2023-06-0731 minThe Apex PodcastCasual Monday: The Fine Line Between Being a Rebel and Being an A**holeWelcome to Casual Mondays. Yes, we know they are being released on Tuesdays - but we record them every Monday so... deal with it.In these episodes, Jan and RJ talk about their weekends and whatever adventure is coming up that week.Today Jan and RJ talk about a question that pops up in Jan's DM's pretty frequently. Sometimes being an entrepreneur means that you have to "go against the grain" but that doesn't mean that you just always tell people "no" or "I have a better idea"...So how do you walk...
2023-05-2528 minThe Apex PodcastCasual Monday: Leveraging Mentorship and Building Self-WorthWelcome to Casual Mondays. Yes, we know they are being released on Tuesdays - but we record them every Monday so... deal with it.In these episodes, Jan and RJ talk about their weekends and whatever adventure is coming up that week.Today Jan and RJ talk about their approaches to mentorship and building self-worth. They use stories and examples from RJ's bodybuilding career and Jan's military background to compare and contrast different ways of:1. Identifying a Good Mentor2. How Seriously to Take Their Advice3. What your goal as a mentee...
2023-05-0935 minThe Apex PodcastCasual Monday: Short Kings, Disney Dragons, and Scaling a BusinessWelcome to Casual Mondays. Yes we know they are being released on Tuesdays - but we record them every Monday so... deal with it.In these episodes, Jan and RJ talk about their weekends and whatever adventure is coming up that week.Today Jan and RJ talk about the shoe company Conzuri and their Instagram ad campaign targeted towards making "short kings more confident on first dates." They then explore tips and tricks to scaling a business as well as some details on a Dragon prop that caught fire at a Disney park over the we...
2023-04-2625 minThe Apex PodcastCasual Monday: Accessibility Certifications, Tattoo Balms and IndeCollectiveWelcome to Casual Mondays. Yes we know they are being released on Tuesdays - but we record them every Monday so... deal with it.In these episodes, Jan and RJ talk about their weekends and whatever adventure is coming up that week.Today Jan and RJ talk about RJ's upcoming test that will leave him as a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). They continue the conversation with explaining a step-by-step process for how to launch a product (tune in to see what RJ has been working on lately), and finally, they round out...
2023-04-1828 min
A Warrior's WayEp. 7 | The Amazing Jan Almasy | Owner of Apex Communications NetworkIn this pop up episode we have none other than Jan Almasy. Talk about a young man with true character who's reached his hands in many walks of life. He shares some topics on leadership, overall life, mentorship, outsourcing credibility, and much more! Be sure to follow him online on all social media platforms "Jan Almasy" And Apex communications network. This man has so much content that everyone can benefit from somehow someway. Before we recorded this episode, we probably covered more intellectual ground in a very outside of the box ways than we did in this extended episode i...
2023-04-091h 39The Apex PodcastCasual Monday: Crazy Storms, Wood Elves, and Making Things Easy To RepairWelcome to Casual Mondays. Yes we know they are being released on Tuesdays - but we record them every Monday so... deal with it.In these episodes, Jan and RJ talk about their weekends and whatever adventure is coming up that week. Today they talk about the crazy wind storms that came through Northeast Ohio last week, The President of Mexico posting a picture of what he claims is a "wood elf", and why it's important to build things in a way that makes them easy to update in the future.If you like hanging...
2023-03-2821 minThe Apex PodcastCasual Monday: What To Do When You Want To QuitWelcome to Casual Mondays. Yes we know they are being released on Tuesdays - but we record them every Monday so... deal with it.In these episodes, Jan and RJ talk about their weekends and whatever adventure is coming up that week. Today, they take a deep dive into what to do when accomplishing your goals gets hard. How do you know when to keep pushing through and when to cut your losses and move in a different direction? Find out key things to look out for, actions you can take, and personal examples of b...
2023-03-1427 min
BRACEPV: S2E16: Habits, Identity, and Life-planning with Jan Almasy (Part 2)This is the second half of the conversation that Tommy and Paul had with Jan Almasy. It covers many topics, some of which include social media, AI, the self, creating and shedding identities, and building the life you want. You can find Jan on linked in at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-almasy-57063b34 and you can find his company Apex at https://apexcommunicationsnetwork.com/ as always, we appreciate the support! Instagram: instagram.com/brace.22 Paul on Twitter: Twitter.com/paulfrombrace Tommy on Twitter: Twitter.com/tommyfrombrace Email us: brace22@protonmail.com Moonz (audio logo) by tubebackr | https://soundcloud.com...
2023-03-101h 05The Apex PodcastCasual Monday: Technical Difficulties and Jocko Willink's Discipline = FreedomWelcome to Casual Mondays. Yes we know they are being released on Tuesdays - but we record them every Monday so... deal with it.In these episodes, Jan and RJ talk about their weekends and whatever adventure is coming up that week. Today, they spend a little bit of time complaining about technical difficulties, because who doesn't love when tech doesn't work on a Monday morning? They spend the rest of the podcast talking about the book Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink, and how much it influenced Jan's journey of building Apex after reading t...
2023-03-0732 minBRACEPV: S2E15: Entrepreneurship, Integrity, and Leadership (Part 1) with Jan AlmasyIn this episode, Paul and Tommy got to sit down with one of Paul’s oldest friends - entrepreneur, podcaster, and absolute UNIT, Jan Almasy. We discussed his background, career path, and some advice that he would impart to young people with a dream. You can find Jan on linked in at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-almasy-57063b34 and you can find his company Apex at https://apexcommunicationsnetwork.com/ as always, we appreciate the support!
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2023-03-0350 minThe Apex PodcastApex Interview: From Chemotherapy to Spartan Races w/ Dom Dundee and Jan AlmasyIn today's interview, Jan sits down with Dom Dundee, one of the original members of the JJD Thoughts blog. For those of you that are unaware of Apex Communications Network's history, the JJD Thoughts Blog was a blog dedicated to mental, physical, and spiritual health written by Jan Almasy, Dom Dundee, and Jacob Sowers.Although the original blog crew broke up, all members have stayed close friends over the years, and have consistently provided inspiration to Jan as he built Apex. In this episode, Jan and Dom get the chance to catch up on life over the...
2023-03-011h 07The Apex PodcastTrain Derailment in East Palestine Ohio: What We Know So Far w/ Jan and RJOn Feb. 3, just before 9 p.m. ET, a Norfolk Southern train derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, a town of about 4,800 people near the border with Pennsylvania. Nobody was hurt in the accident, officials say.Most of the train's 150 rail cars were carrying cargo that was not hazardous, officials say, such as cement and frozen vegetables, according to a manifest of the derailed cars provided to the Environmental Protection Agency.But 20 cars contained hazardous materials, according to an update this week from the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the derailment....
2023-02-1732 minThe Apex PodcastCasual Monday: Building Character in Your Early 20sWelcome to Casual Mondays. Yes we know they are being released on Tuesdays - but we record them every Monday so... deal with it.In these episodes, Jan and RJ talk about their weekends and whatever adventure is coming up that week. Unfortunately, RJ got into an accident over the weekend so he couldn't make this episode - but don't worry everyone is safe and healthy :)Today Jan is going to be talking about character development, and 5 different ways you can focus on developing your character.1. Finding a Mentor2. Not Being Afraid...
2023-02-1414 minThe Apex PodcastCasual Monday: Building Yourself a Workout Routine + Diet PlanWelcome to Casual Mondays. Yes we know they are being released on Tuesdays - but we record them every Monday so... deal with it.In these episodes, Jan and RJ talk about their weekends and whatever adventure is coming up that week. Today Jan starts off by talking about the Young Professionals of Stark County and their networking events.Check out their most recent events in the resources below ⬇️Then RJ walks Jan through a set of questions to help him build a workout and nutritional program for himself over the next ten week...
2023-02-0741 minThe Apex PodcastCasual Monday: Caffeine, Avoiding BS Supplements, and Cold PlungesWelcome to Casual Mondays. Yes we know they are being released on Tuesdays - but we record them every Monday so... deal with it.In these episodes, Jan and RJ talk about their weekends and whatever adventure is coming up that week. Today, Jan kicked off the conversation by talking about his caffeine addiction, and how much worse it used to be while he was a full-time ICU Nurse. RJ brings up Jack Owoc, which spurred a 20min conversation about how many supplements in the supplement industry are bulls%$^. Does anyone else remember "Sensa" packets?
2023-01-3141 minThe Apex PodcastApex Interview: Blowing Glass and Taming Lightning with Percy EcholsIn today's interview, Jan sits down with Percy Echols II. Percy is a Pittsburgh-based Artist, Alchemist, and Educator who pioneers the development of Neon and Plasma Light Art at the Pittsburgh Glass Center and is the creator and host of the Podcast Taming Lightning.In this episode, Percy and Jan reminisce about where they were in their entrepreneurial journeys when they met four years ago and talk about some of the adventures they've been on over the past few years. From Percy traveling to Italy and Sweden to participate in amazing events centered around artisan glass and...
2023-01-3051 minThe Apex PodcastCasual Monday: Morning Routines, Optimizing Nutrition for Workouts, and How Working Out Impacts Mental HealthWelcome to Casual Mondays. Yes we know they are being released on Tuesdays - but we record them every Monday so... deal with it.In these episodes, Jan and RJ talk about their weekends and whatever adventure is coming up that week. Today, we're talking about Jan testing out a new morning routine with a 5:45 am Kickboxing Class, and continue by talking to RJ about his pre-and post-workout nutrition.They also cover the basics of how physical exercise helps your brain deal with stress better, and why it's important to work out to "feel good"...
2023-01-2445 minThe Apex PodcastCasual Monday: RJ Goes to Atlanta, and Tips For Flying on a BudgetWelcome to Casual Mondays. Yes we know they are being released on Tuesdays - but we record them every Monday so... deal with it.In these episodes, Jan and RJ talk about their weekends and whatever adventure is coming up that week. Today, we're talking about RJ's trip to Atlanta and back in 24hrs - specifically for a visit to the Nimbus Tattoo shop! They also talk about travel hacks, and how affordable flying can be if you plan it out correctly. If you thought this episode was interesting, and know someone that wo...
2023-01-1731 minThe Apex PodcastApex Interview: Personalized Health with Elo featuring Ari Tulla and Jan AlmasyIn today's interview, Jan sits down with Ari Tulla. Ari is an entrepreneur, dad, wannabe surfer, and avid rock climber living in San Francisco. He has been a part of multiple ventures, founding his own company that raised over 30m in venture backing and was eventually acquired. He is a member of byFounders venture capital fund, which is a 200 million dollar fund dedicated to investing in early-stage startups in the nordic regions of the world. His most recent venture Elo Health is focused on providing personalized nutrition and health monitoring to thousands of people via blood tests, w...
2023-01-101h 01The Apex PodcastCasual Monday: Traveling, Exercise, and Flow States w/ Jan and RJWelcome to Casual Mondays. Yes we know they are being released on Tuesdays - but we record them every Monday so... deal with it.In these episodes, Jan and RJ talk about their weekends and whatever adventure is coming up that week. Today, they kick off by talking about Jan's traveling from Chicago to Ohio, to New Jersey - all in two weeks!If you learned something from this episode or know of someone that needs to hear our message. Share it with them!If you’re listening, and som...
2023-01-1038 min
The Apex PodcastThe Meaning of Meaning w/Dr. John TrapaniIn this podcast episode, Jan and Jacob interview Dr. John Trapani Jr. Dr. Trapani was a professor of philosophy at Walsh University for 40+ years. He served as chair of the Philosophy Department and Humanities Division, along with founding and directing the University’s annual Philosophy-Theology Symposium which hosted conversations for over 40 years.John received his B.A. from Boston College and his Ph.D. from St. John’s University.In this episode, Dr. Trapani discusses the differences between ancient and modern definitions of words: happ...
2022-10-061h 36The Apex PodcastFrom Google Doc to Draper University w/Blake FaulknerIn this episode, Jan interviews Blake Faulkner. Blake is an entrepreneur that is currently a student at Miami University (in Ohio) and whose latest project is called Bloxsmith, a marketplace for game developers building virtual worlds in the metaverse. Blake has participated in both scouting startups for investment through multiple students who ran venture funds as well as pitched for funding of his own for Bloxsmith. Recently, he attended Draper University and took home first place on the accelerator’s “Demo Day” which allowed the Bloxsmith team to pitch on Stonks...
2022-08-261h 01
The Apex PodcastInterview w/ Susa BreeseIn this episode, Jan interviews Susa Breese. Jan and Susa met at a Summer Camp hosted by Third Nature and talked about Susa’s aspirations of leaving her full-time job and entering the journey of entrepreneurship. After an amazing conversation at camp, Susa reached out and asked if she could ask Jan more questions. This podcast episode is a recording of that conversation. Some of the topics she chose to ask to revolve around: What qualities do you need to be a social impact entrepreneur? What does a company focused on philanthropy need i...
2022-06-301h 27
The Apex PodcastInterview w/ Reporter Mike PopovichIn this episode, Jan interviews a local legend in high school and collegiate sports. Mike Popovich has been a reporter with the Canton Repository for multiple decades and has seen the Canton area grow and change a lot over the years. A writer with experience covering all levels of sports, including four seasons on an NBA beat. Mike has a heavy focus on college and high school sports. In this episode Jan and Mike explore: Why Mike chose to be a reporter. What is the coolest thing he’s ever gotten to report on? How has sto...
2022-06-231h 01
The Apex PodcastAdventures with a Master Storyteller Alyssa GreenfieldIn this episode, Jan sits down with Alyssa Greenfield. Alyssa has over a decade of writing and content strategy experience. She's worked on storytelling projects with solopreneurs, tech startup CEOs, Fortune 500 executives, and more. Her superpower is seeing amazing stories where other people see pages of information or bullet points on a resume. She spends a whole lot of time on LinkedIn, learning from other people's content and telling her own stories as often as possible. In this episode, Jan and Alyssa explore: Alyssa’s journey to becoming an entrepreneur The...
2022-06-0857 min
The Apex PodcastEntrepreneurship and the Next Generation Cryotherapy w/ Kyle JonesKyle has always been the spitting image of what true health and wellness looks like inside and out. Growing up as a multi-sport athlete from 4 years old, it was always natural to live a health-conscious lifestyle. After Kyle got a job at a local physical therapy clinic. His life would change forever. A patient of his introduced him to cryotherapy. Kyle was one of the first in the United States to access cryotherapy in 2012. As he dug deeper into the science, he realized he was onto something life-changing. After managing the cryotherapy division of the c...
2022-05-3154 min
Voices for Voices®Episode 11 with Jan AlmasySupport the Show: https://www.bit.ly/44RiSGaWelcome to the official The House of You® Podcast Sponsored by Voices for Voices, where we discuss how mental health, and our careers intertwine. I’m your host, Justin Alan Hayes, business professor, author, college, career and life consultant, Founder, and President of The House of You®.Here at The House of You®, we’re passionate about helping others navigate their workforce preparation while thriving on their mental health journey. So, we’re sitting down with career professionals and mental health advocates to take a deep dive into our profe...
2022-03-1036 min
The PalveshowPalveshow: Ego, Intellect, & Intuition w/Jan AlmasyNew episode this Friday!
This week on the #Palveshow, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jan Almasy.
Jan and I discuss the discrete and indiscrete boundaries between ego and intuition. We even venture into intellect vs wisdom.
An eye-opening conversation with an incredibly humble and knowledgable human being.
Watch out for the new episode only on Spotify & Youtube!
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Jan is a United States military veteran and registered nurse turned entrepreneur.
He is passionate about helping people and organizations align values and vision with people and process.
He is the fractional CMO for two rapidly advancing startups and works directly w...
2022-02-0458 min
The Apex PodcastThe Disruptor: Ethnic Confusion Medzev, Metzenseifen, or Mecenzéf? w/ David KundtzIn this episode of The Apex Podcast Jan and John take the show’s standard mantra a little bit off track. We still focus on “ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary things”, but we are adding a bit of a personal twist. A few years ago, Jan and John discovered that their respective families have roots in two cities only 35 KM apart and as many listeners know Jan is Slovak and his family hails from the town of Košice and John grew up not exactly sure of the name of his ancestral village. In order to help clea...
2021-10-1346 min
soul of jaretbuilding wells in africa, expanding your consciousness and much more w/ joe knopp & jan almasy.joe is the founder of a water bottle company that builds water wells in developing nations called “ripple”. jan is a marketing specialist and the two of them have teamed up to solve the world water crisis. visit www.wearetheripple.com to help bring water to those who need it most!
2021-09-181h 02
The Apex PodcastGetting it Off My Chest: Learning the Process w/ James Warknen If you know what Google is... LISTEN UP! If you REALLY want to learn about and become an expert in something new, the first step is learning HOW the language is spoken. In this episode, Jan and James discuss how much of an advantage it is having instantaneous access to literally ANYTHING that you want to learn. But with great power, comes great responsibility. Sometimes, there are so many resources available at our disposal that we forget where to start. List...
2021-02-1921 min
The Apex PodcastGetting it Off My Chest: The Year to Be Intentional w/ James WarnkenThroughout 2020, Apex Co-Founder and Lead Brand Cicerone Jan Almasy encountered a slew of curveballs. From leaving the military after a 6+ year career to phasing out of working as an ICU Nurse in the middle of a global pandemic... All rooted in the faith that an entrepreneurial dream would manifest into reality. For the rest of 2021, Jan's mission through the "Getting It Off My Chest" segments is to establish a firm stance on the state of the freelancer industry, educate local freelancers and small business owners on ways that the digital market is evolving, and finally, E...
2021-02-0528 min
The Apex PodcastThe Signature Collection w/ Mike EversoleIn this episode, Jan and RJ spend some time with a guest that has been riding with us since the beginning, Mike Eversole! Mike offers advice about growing a clothing brand, speaks about overcoming obstacles in business, and we end the show talking about the recent fight between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. Also... Jan opens a Christmas present from Jacob... if you want to find out what it is, stay tuned for the end of the show! - Check out the NEW Signature Collection at Envision Clothing Company!
2020-12-101h 09
The Apex PodcastThe Disruptor: Design Thinking as a Catalyst to Building Better Pipelines and Closing More Deals w/ Ashley WelchIn this episode, Jan Almasy and John Kundtz interview co-founder of Somersault Innovation and co-author of "Naked Sales: How Design Thinking Reveals Customer Motives and Drives Revenue", Ashley Welch! Learn more about Ashley HERE: https://www.somersaultinnovation.com/about In her own words, Ashley is "endlessly curious" about the "Why" behind people and their ideas. Her curiosity has led her on all sorts of adventures, many of which have included traveling and living in foreign lands. It has also helped her success in both Sales and Innovation. She ha...
2020-11-041h 03
The Apex PodcastDisrupting Sales and Marketing: Updated Trends, Tactics, and StrategiesIn this episode, it is another segment of The Disruptor, Justin Woods and Jan Almasy take a deep dive into the line between sales and marketing. Shawaiz Bhatti throws in a few User Experience Curveball questions, and we all arrive at one single conclusion. The line between B2B and B2C marketing is massively shifting. Listen closely if you want some KEY pieces of advice that you can use on a daily basis to keep your business from getting disrupted. - If you want to support us, there are three ways to do so...
2020-10-271h 04
The Apex PodcastDiversity and Disruption w/ Judge Ray Headen This episode is another segment of the disruptor. In this episode of The Disruptor, Jan Almasy and John Kundtz interview The Honorable Judge Ray Headen from Cuyahoga County, OH. Ray grew up in Glenville when it was a hub of excellence and home to Black professionals and county leaders. Even then, however, waves of poverty, violence, and racism plagued the community. Challenged by these inequities, Headen was inspired to community service through his contact with Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other Black community leaders. Headen was appointed Judge on Cuyahoga Cou...
2020-10-1357 min
The Apex PodcastGreat Leaders Lead like Drug Addicts w/ Michael Brody-WaiteIn this episode, Jan interviews Michael Brody-Waite. They discuss what it means to lead "Mask Free", and discuss deep personal experiences, as well as three key things you can practice on a daily basis to start living your life mask free. Great Leaders Lead like Drug Addicts. What a powerful statement. Jan has always had a passion for the addict population due to his personal experience battling drug abuse as a coping mechanism for depression in high-school as well as working at a drug rehabilitation center for youth in college. When he saw Michael speak o...
2020-10-071h 05
The Apex PodcastThe Disruptor: The Power of Storytelling w/ Jan and ShawaizIn this episode, it is another segment of The Disruptor. Jan and Shawaiz discuss the power of storytelling and how it relates to business. Both Jan and Shawaiz break down what exactly storytelling is and why it has lasted for so many years. They discuss how every company has a story and how that story is told through the products and services each business provides. As innovators and disruptors of the industry in Canton Ohio, Jan and Shawaiz talk about how storytelling can be a human-centric approach to providing customers with the best possible experience they can...
2020-10-021h 11
The Apex PodcastThe Disruptor: The Power of Data and How to Use It w/ Jan, Jason Storch and Shawaiz Bhatti If you're trying to figure out your business's path moving forward, this is not an episode you can afford to miss! Ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of data that is available in the digital space today? Sometimes it can be so intimidating, it's paralyzing. I know it was like that for us until we figured out ways to make the picture more clear. You might say... we put our data into focus. Today, you're getting access to BOTH of our Research and Data experts. Jason Storch and Shawaiz Bhatti as we discuss questions like: How do I even start thin...
2020-09-2552 min
The Apex PodcastThe Disruptor: Design Thinking w/ Jan, Justin Woods and "The Disruptor" Being a #Disruptor means you're willing to drastically alter or change the structure of something. Our passion is to EDUCATE businesses on how to use the power they have available right at their fingertips. In this episode, you're going to learn a couple of key things... 1. What is Design Thinking? 2. How can I use empathy to sell more products/services? 3. Why is it important that my BRAND is an EXPERIENCE? Make sure you LIKE and FOLLOW to make sure you don't miss ANY video in this extremely critical series that we're releasing! - #Disruptor #ApexChase #TheApexFactorFollow Us on...
2020-09-251h 09
The Apex PodcastIf Your Money Could Talk and The American Dream Revisited w/ Gary SirakIn this episode, Jan interviews Gary Sirak (Sir-ack). Sirak was born in Canton, Ohio in the 1950s. In this interview, Gary paints a picture of his early childhood, selling enough mints to pay for summer camp (without talking), and the values his family instilled in him that still act as a moral compass for him today. You'll also get some practical financial advice from the man himself! So stay tuned if you want to know some of Gary's tips and tricks for navigating the pandemic economy. - Gary has a NEW BOOK coming...
2020-07-1645 min
The Apex PodcastThe Human Antivenom Project w/ Tim FriedeIn this episode, Jan and RJ interview an ordinary guy from Wisconsin... Or so it seems... Since 2000, Tim Friede, a truck mechanic from Wisconsin, has endured some 200 snakebites and 700 injections of lethal snake venom—all part of a masochistic quest to immunize his body and offer his blood to scientists seeking a universal antivenom. For nearly two decades, few took him seriously. Then a gifted young immunologist (Dr. Jacob Glanville) stumbled upon Friede on YouTube—and became convinced that he was the key to conquering snakebites forever. - Learn more about The...
2020-06-241h 07
The Apex PodcastThe Power of Quiet Leadership in Biotechnology w/ Jack WangIn this episode, Jan and RJ sit down and dive into the journey of Centivax senior scientist Jack Wang. Jack talks about his childhood, moving to the United States in 2008, and all of the cultural/language barriers that he encountered along the way. Eventually, he saw an opportunity to work as an antibody engineer in the biotech field with a company called Distributed Bio. He soon realized this was the only way to connect the gap between basic science and clinical research in order to make a difference in other people's lives. The rest is h...
2020-06-161h 20
The Apex PodcastThe Beauty Behind the Voice w/ Abigail BarlowIn this interview, Jan sits down with Tik-Tok famous singer Abigail Barlow. With over eight-hundred thousand followers on Tik-Tok, she has been able to leverage the platform as a testing ground for her music, which lead her song "Crazy Girls" to over 500k streams. Listen as they talk about the first time she ever realized that she wanted to pursue music as a career, an electric moment in Miami when she decided it was time to take things to the next level, and her plans for releasing more of her music in the near future! ...
2020-05-211h 02
The Apex PodcastSeeing the Light in Yourself w/ Serena Draper-HendershotSerena Draper-Hendershot is the Director of Outreach at The Martin Center, a non-profit organization on the southeast side of Canton, OH dedicated to collaborating with as many community partners as possible to eternally change Canton for the better. - In this episode, Serena dives into her journey from high school to becoming the Director of The Martin Center. Along the way, she experienced a change in major, multiple deaths in her family, and an ex-boyfriend that was shot and killed all within the span of six months. She experienced days where she wished that she...
2020-05-191h 22
The Apex PodcastThe History of Ancient Greece w/ Ryan StittWhat's up Apex Chasers! Today we're trying something new and giving you access to a live stream that Jan did the other day with 1st Lt Ryan Stitt, host of The History of Ancient Greece. Jan talks to Ryan about all of the ins and outs when it comes to starting a podcast, the sheer amount of research that goes into each of his episodes, and how long he foresees the show continuing. "If you start a podcast to make money, you won't be successful. You have to be passionate about it. There's no way...
2020-05-121h 05
The Apex PodcastIs Entrepreneurship Nature or Nuture? w/ Rockwell FelderRock Felder is a founding member and current CFO of Squadcast, a platform dedicated to allowing Podcasters to record professional-grade audio remotely along with a slew of other features that make taking your audio to the next level as simple as pressing a button. In this episode, Jan and RJ explore Rock's journey across multiple schools as a kid, how he fell into entrepreneurship and all of the ways that his life had prepared him to be an "out of the box" style thinker. They also discuss Squadcast's new partnership with Dolby Digital that is going to...
2020-04-251h 04
The Apex PodcastFrom Kaiserslautern to Centivax w/ Dr. Jean-Philippe BurckertIn this episode, Jan and RJ interview Dr. Jean-Philippe Burckert. JP received his Master’s in Chemistry with a specialization in Life Sciences from the University of Kaiserslautern in 2012 and completed his Ph.D. studies at the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) in Bioinformatics and Computational Immunology. His Ph.D. work was presented at over 20 international conferences. After academia, JP joined the Bioinformatics consulting firm BISC Global as Senior Bioinformatics Consultant, where he helped to establish the new department in Boston, MA. Leveraging his rare skillset in deciphering immune repertoires, JP worked with over a do...
2020-04-161h 26
The Apex PodcastA Deep Dive into Engineering Antigens w/ Shahrad DaraeikiaIn this episode, Jan and RJ interview Shahrad Daraeikia. Shahrad spends some time talking about his journey to becoming a scientist at the forefront of innovation in the biotech industry. This journey involved changing majors from Pre-Med to Pre-Pharmacy followed by the decision to go to graduate school for something completely different, on the other side of the country. - Instead, Shahrad opted to attend graduate school at the University of San Francisco in pursuit of a Masters in Science in Biotechnology. Shahrad then encountered Jake Glanville (CEO of Distributed Bio), became an intern at the company...
2020-04-151h 06
The Apex PodcastThe Life and Times of a 17yr Old Computational Immunoengineer w/ Aishani AatreshA lover of learning and collaborating, particularly in any scientific or interdisciplinary context beyond the classroom. A strong leader and communicator in a variety of domains. Experienced and interested in the biotech/synthetic biology fields. Moonlighting as an aspiring Renaissance woman. These are the words of our next guest, Aishani Aatraesh. Aishani is an employee at Distributed Bio and is developing a computational analysis pipeline for Tumbler, a technology that makes and analyzes hundreds of millions of variants of a starting antibody. Listen as Jan, RJ, and Aishani discuss the blessing of growing up with ins...
2020-03-301h 07
The Apex PodcastShould I Pivot my Podcast during COVID-19? w/ Dave JacksonIn this episode, Jan had the privilege of interviewing a member of the Podcast Hall of Fame. Dave Jackson. Unlike many other people who know how to podcast, Dave has been a technical trainer for over 20 years. This means he not only understands the technology but can explain it in a plain English “geek-speak free” environment. “In 2005 I said podcasting was going to change the world, and it is – and continues to on a daily basis. For me, podcasting is a mixture of everything I love. It's creative, it's technical, and its a way that...
2020-03-3041 min
The Apex PodcastFrom Israel to Immunologist w/ Sawsan YoussefIn this episode, Jan and RJ interview Distributed Bio’s Chief Science Officer and Immunologist Sawsan Youssef. They discuss her journey from Israel to Stanford and beyond. From couch surfing when she first arrived in the US, to being a renowned immunologist working on treatments for everything from Cancer to MS. She is now part of a team that is working non-stop to fight the battle against COVID-19 testing billions of modified SARS antibodies in an effort to identify a treatment for COVID-19. - Check out Distributed Bio Here: https://www.distributedbio.co...
2020-03-251h 05
The Apex PodcastCOVID-19 and Universal Flu Vaccines w/ Dr. Jacob Glanville and Sarah IvesIn this interview, Jan talks to Jacob Glanville and Sarah Ives from Distributed Bio. - We talk about everything from the beginning of the biotech industry, the start of Distributed Bio, and the current COVID-19 Pandemic sweeping the globe. - Jacob Glanville is an entrepreneur, inventor, and computational immuno-engineer. He developed the core business model, the research teams, and the technologies that enabled Distributed Bio to become profitable without investment. As Co-Founder, CEO and President of Distributed Bio, he and his teams apply computationally-guided immunoengineering methods to enable a new generation of monoclonal antibody discovery a...
2020-03-131h 05
The Apex PodcastFive Minute Rant: Don't Discount the NaysayersIn this episode, Jan, RJ, and Jacob sit down and have a five-minute rant on dealing with naysayers. They dive into the importance of being open to critiques; but, also teach you the difference between "hearing" what they say and "listening" to their lies. If you want to support us, there are three ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access to all of the up and coming Patreon based content and a FIVE dollar donation earns y...
2020-02-2425 min
The Apex PodcastLeading in the Aftermath w/ Dr. Tim CollinsIn this episode Jan and RJ interview Airforce Veteran and President of Walsh University Dr. Tim Collins. Dr. Collins spent the past 14 years at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, the nation’s oldest and largest university-affiliated research center based in Maryland. Collins also spent 23 years in the U.S. Air Force, including eight years as a senior officer responsible for operations in the United States and Asia. In 1976 Dr. Collins graduated from high school at age 16 followed by a two-year journey through the Georgia Military College where he received his associate degree in engineering. He...
2020-02-171h 03
The Apex PodcastMillions of Miles with Millions of Smiles w/ Magician Eric ThompsonIn this episode Jan and RJ interview Eric Thompson. Eric was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. While still a college student, Eric began performing magic and comedy in local bars. Eric has shared the stage with some of the most famous acts in comedy including Jay Leno, Drew Carey, Pat Paulson, and David Brenner. He has also opened for many musical guests such as Englebert Humperdink, Kenny Loggins, and The Spinners! After an experience performing magic for local kids on a cruise excursion, Eric decided it time to travel the world and help bring j...
2020-02-141h 47
The Apex PodcastSix Little Stories with Lots of Meanings...3 of 6In this episode, Jan, RJ, and Jacob sit down to discuss Six Little Stories with Lots of Meanings. Short Story 3: Every night we go to bed without any assurance of being alive the next morning, but still we set the alarms to wake up. That is hope. If you want to support us, there are three ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access to all of the up and coming patreon based...
2020-02-0711 min
The Apex PodcastSix Little Stories with Lots of Meanings...2 of 6In this episode, Jan, RJ, and Jacob sit down to discuss Six Little Stories with Lots of Meanings. Short Story 2: When you throw babies in the air, they laugh because they know you will catch them. That is trust. If you want to support us, there are three ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access to all of the up and coming patreon based content and a FIVE dollar donation earns you...
2020-02-0710 min
The Apex PodcastSix Little Stories with Lots of Meanings...1 of 6In this episode Jan, RJ and Jacob sit down to discuss Six Little Stories with Lots of Meanings. Short Story 1: Once all the villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer, all the people gathered, but only one boy came with an umbrella. That is faith. If you want to support us, there are three ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access to all of the up and coming...
2020-02-0710 min
The Apex PodcastInterview: Making it Rain w/ Ed "The Rainmaker" RobinsonIn this episode Jan interviews Ed "The Rainmaker" Robinson. Mr. Robinson is a nationally recognized speaker. He has been "been transforming professionals into leaders and leaders into rainmakers." In this episode they... Answer what makes a rainmaker? His 4 step process to making it rain. How to win the R.A.C.E. If you want to support us, there are three ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access to all of the up and coming patreon based content an...
2020-01-2145 min
The Apex PodcastInterview: Gratitude and a Whole Latte Love w/ Beth HumbertIn this episode Jan and RJ interview Beth Humbert. Beth Humbert is the founder of Whole Latte Love Cafe. A local coffee shop on a mission to open its doors to be dedicated to Enhancing and Empowering the lives of persons with disabilities through education, preparation and employment to advance their life skills and careers. If you want to support us, there are three ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access to all of the up and coming...
2020-01-091h 02
The Apex PodcastInterview: The Importance of Doing What You Love vs What Others Think is Right w/ Shawaiz BhattiIn this episode Jan and RJ interview Shwaiz Bhatti. Shwaiz is a graduate of Walsh University and is currently pursuing a degree in human factor psychology at Arizona State University. This is a emerging field of psychology, Shwaiz was unaware the field even existed until late in his college career. Since joining the field he has done research with the Air Force, Army, and other government agencies. Listen as Shwaiz offers advice on: ⁃ How to go against the grain ⁃ How to deal with changing majors and parents that may not understand ⁃ The importance of doing what you love vs what others...
2019-12-221h 14
The Apex PodcastInterview: Helping you protect your brand at Graphic Creations with Jim CaughornIn this episode Jan takes the mobile podcast studio onto the road to Knoxville, Tennessee. There he interviews the President of Graphic Creations Mr. Jim Caughorn. They talk about the Jim’s journey from corporate America, to taking over the family business and learning how to maximize companies branding by protecting their story from every angle. From logo creation to almost any physical product that you can imagine, Graphic Creations can help YOU protect your brand. To contact them and find out more visit their website and social media pages that we have posted in the show no...
2019-11-261h 06
The Open Mic PodcastJan Almasy of the Apex PodcastJan Almasy, host of the Apex Podcast joins the Open Mic Podcast to discuss his life and how it has lead to the creation -- success -- of his Apex Podcast.
2019-11-1838 min
The Apex PodcastInterview: Journalist to Podcaster w/ Noah JonesIn this episode Jan interviews Noah Jones. Noah is a full time journalist and podcaster with Richland Source out of Mansfield Ohio. He hosts shows such as The Open Mic (a show about musicians) and Chalk Murder To Me (a true crime series). Noah discusses his journey through journalism and offers you some practical tips when it comes to bringing podcasting up to your boss. If you want to support us, there are three ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a...
2019-11-1156 min
The Apex PodcastInterview: Running the Legendary Burning River 100 Miler w/ SMSgt Richard HartzellIn this episode, Jan and RJ sit down with SMSgt Rick Hartzell. They discuss the journey that SMSgt Hartzell took from feeling like he was completely stuck in life, to joining the military, running his first marathon in his thirties and ending in the grueling legendary Burning River 100 Miler. Hartzell offers advice on race prep, food, mental toughness, drive, grit, and whether or not he thinks he would ever run a 100 mile race again! This is an episode of The Apex that you WON’T want to miss! If you want to support us...
2019-11-041h 13
The Apex PodcastTips and Tricks: Three Tips for the Blog Writing Process with JanIn this episode, Jan and Jacob sit-down and discuss tips and tricks on blogging. They go over three points from Jan's personal arsenal when it comes to written copy and translating branded ideas into blog posts... 1. Be vulnerable 2. Trust yourself 3. The Word Vomit Method If you want to support us, there are three ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access to all of the up and coming patreon based content...
2019-10-2312 min
The Apex PodcastInterview: From War Torn Uganda to MBA: The Story of Robinson OtimIn this episode Jan and RJ sit-down with Robinson Otim. Robinson has recently graduated from Walsh University with his MBA, but his real story lies in what brought him to Walsh in the first place. From dealing with African Rebel Groups and being forced to hide from his own parents for safety, to bombs exploding outside of his boarding school, Robinson has dealt with many obstacles along his path. Be sure to listen through the end of the podcast to hear how he plans to give back. If you want to support us, t...
2019-09-301h 01
The Apex PodcastDiscussion: Jan and Jacob's European ExcursionsIn this episode, Jan and Jacob sit down to talk about Jan's most recent trip to Slovakia, his first time returning in over ten years. Jan's mother is a first-generation immigrant from Slovakia, and his father is a second-generation citizen, giving Jan and his sister Zuki an opportunity to become dual citizens. Additionally, Jacob relays his experiences studying abroad in Rome and living in Shrewsbury, England, where his dad worked while Jacob was in high school. Together, they explore how their experiences overseas gave them insight into the variations and similarities between American culture and E...
2019-09-1935 min
The Apex PodcastTips and Tricks: How to Make Your Life Easier as a PodcasterIn this episode, Jan and RJ sit-down and discuss more tips and tricks on podcasting. They go over four points from a document formulated by The Apex Team called “The 52 Theses”. This document is not usually available to the public, but in THIS EPISODE you’ll get a peek behind the curtain of The Apex! If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access to all of the up and co...
2019-08-1636 min
The Apex PodcastThe Pressure of Success w/ Jan and RJIn this episode, Jan and RJ sit-down and discuss “the pressure of success.” They dive into the subtle differences between eustress and distress. Regardless of whether stress is negative or positive, it can still have an overwhelmingly intense effect on your life. If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access to all of the up and coming patreon based content and a FIVE dollar donation earns you a live...
2019-08-0928 min
The Apex PodcastYou Can Podcast Around a Bonfire? w/ Mike EversoleIn this episode, Jan and I catchup with Mike Eversole. CEO and Founder of Envision Clothing Company, we sit and have a fireside chat about his year to date in regards to the progress that he has made with his movement and company. If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access to all of the up and coming patreon based content and a FIVE dollar donation earns you...
2019-07-2052 min
The Apex PodcastBlog Review: Dealing With AnxietyIn this episode, Jan and Jacob sit down and discuss his blogpost “Dealing with Anxiety.” We dive into four points of how to face your fear and anxiety: 1. Working out 2. Meditation 3. Exposure 4. Vulnerability If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access to all of the up and coming patreon based content and a FIVE dollar donation earns you a live THAN...
2019-07-1251 min
The Apex PodcastTips and Tricks: Preparing for PodcastsIn this episode, Jan and RJ sit down and discuss some tips and tricks they’ve learned along their podcasting journey. In this episode they discuss on how they both prepare for episodes differently. Jan prepares through hours of research on a guest, and RJ wants to know the absolute minimal amount of information possible. Why do they split it up this way? Listen in to find out! If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a s...
2019-07-0646 min
The Apex PodcastSpeech: Leadership by Retired Brigadier General Richard GreenIn this episode, retired Brigadier General Richard Green delivers a speech to military personnel at the 178th Fighter Wing in Springfield, Ohio. He spoke as a part of a new initiative titled, “The Duality of Leadership…How to Lead Your Followers and Follow Your Leaders.” His speech covers Leadership. Last week’s episode covered Followership by Jan… be sure to check it out if you missed it! If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a...
2019-06-2817 min
The Apex PodcastSpeech: Followership by Jan AlmasyIn this episode, Jan delivers a speech to military personnel at the 178th Fighter Wing in Springfield, Ohio. He spoke as a part of a new initiative titled, “The Duality of Leadership…How to Lead Your Followers and Follow Your Leaders.” His speech covers the Followership half. Tune in next week to hear about Leadership by retired Brigadier General Richard Green. If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access...
2019-06-2140 min
The Apex PodcastFive Minute Rant: Be YourselfIn this episode, Jan, RJ and Jacob sit down for the new five minute rant series. This series is where one of the three brings an rant to the table. The others add to it, then they all rebuttal with a new outlook. In this episode the rant is "Be Yourself!" If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access to all of the up and coming patreon based co...
2019-06-1424 min
The Apex Podcast5 Minute Rant: Focus on What You're GainingIn this episode, Jan, RJ and Jacob sit down for the new five minute rant series. This series is where one of the three brings an rant to the table. The others add to it, then they all rebuttal with a new outlook. In this episode the rant is "Focus on What You're Gaining Rather than What You're Giving Up!" If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access to...
2019-06-0621 min
The Apex PodcastInterview: The Ultramarathon Mentality w/ Beau and MichaelaIn this episode, Jan and RJ sit down current members of the United States Armed Forces and Ultra Marathon runners Beau and Michaela. They dive deeper into their perspectives of the human psyche and the determination it takes to run these extended marathons reaching 50 miles or more. What to eat? How to train? Where to race? These questions and MORE are answered in the episode. If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.pat...
2019-05-221h 23
The Apex PodcastSpartans of Kindness Blog Review: Things We Take For GrantedIn this episode, RJ and Jacob sit down and give their own take on the Spartans of Kindness blog post. The blog post, "Things We Take For Granted" is written by Mr. Jon Deitz. Jon was featured on a previous episode titled "An Old Hump from the Gas Company w/ Jon Deitz" released in January of 2019. Want to read more blog posts by Jon, Jan and other writers? visit www.theapexpodcast.com/blog If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to do...
2019-05-0848 min
The Apex PodcastInterview: Whispering Grace Horses & Freedom Farms w/ Bill and Marcia ShearerIn this episode, Jan and Jacob take the mobile podcast studio onto the road. They interview Bill and Marcia Shearer the co-founders of Whispering Grace and Freedom Farms. In the episode they talk about faith, a life changing field trip to a farm and how can horses change the lives of other people... and how in the world can a human being have a relationship with a horse? They talk about leading with the heart. Want to learn more about Whispering Grace Horses? Learn more about their mission and ways you can support by visiting https://whisperinggracehorses.o...
2019-04-241h 17
The Apex PodcastInterview: FatDag and The WhysAdvice Story w/ Michael DaggettJan and RJ take The Apex Podcast on the road to Carmel, Indiana! They meet up with accomplished podcast host, Weight Watchers leader and philanthropist SMSgt Michael Dagget (AKA FatDag). Sergeant Daggett hosts the popular WhysAdvice podcast which has reached over three million listeners since its release in 2017! It all started with FatDag discovering his "why" to weight loss and undertaking a weight loss quest which led him to a 90 plus pound drop in weight! He decided to not only DIET and EXERCISE but adjust his MIND and his LIFESTYLE! FatDag has been a huge...
2019-02-271h 29
The Apex PodcastInterview: Remember Why You Do It w/ Ryan CoblentzIn this episode, Jan and RJ interview Ryan Coblentz. As An accomplished bodybuilder, a #DogDad and a great friend Ryan has accomplished a lot in his time here. Leading up to this podcast Jan put himself through a 12 week training regiment with RJ to mimick what Ryan was going through on his journey to the NPC “Think Pink” Mid-Atlantic Bodybuilding show in WV. Many times it was Jan and Ryan on the treadmills alone at 4am doing cardio to start the day. Beyond that, Ryan has a lot to offer the listeners with lessons of perseverance through inju...
2019-01-301h 16
The Apex PodcastBook Review: The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch w/ Jordan McKelley Part 2If you learned something from this episode or know of someone that needs to hear our message. Share it with them! If you’re listening, and someone with an amazing story comes to mind, we’d love an introduction! Even if the person has never been on a podcast before, we would be honored to be their first interview. Please submit a “Guest Referral” form here: We pride ourselves on our relationships and our ever growing...
2018-12-121h 48
The Apex PodcastBook Review: The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch w/ Jordan McKelley Part 1If you learned something from this episode or know of someone that needs to hear our message. Share it with them! If you’re listening, and someone with an amazing story comes to mind, we’d love an introduction! Even if the person has never been on a podcast before, we would be honored to be their first interview. Please submit a “Guest Referral” form here: We pride ourselves on our relationships and our ever growing...
2018-11-281h 32
The Apex PodcastInterview: Taking The Forty Thousand Dollar Leap w/ DJ Kurt WolfIf you learned something from this episode or know of someone that needs to hear our message. Share it with them! If you’re listening, and someone with an amazing story comes to mind, we’d love an introduction! Even if the person has never been on a podcast before, we would be honored to be their first interview. Please submit a “Guest Referral” form here: We pride ourselves on our relationships and our ever growing...
2018-11-141h 14
The Apex PodcastInterview: The Fighter Within YOU w/ Markees WatkinsIf you learned something from this episode or know of someone that needs to hear our message. Share it with them! If you’re listening, and someone with an amazing story comes to mind, we’d love an introduction! Even if the person has never been on a podcast before, we would be honored to be their first interview. Please submit a “Guest Referral” form here: We pride ourselves on our relationships and our ever growing...
2018-10-3156 min