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The Pursuit PodcastEp 98 | Fancy Fails, Simple ScalesIn this episode, Brady and Max unpack how over complication kills progress in business, leadership, and life. They talk about learning to coach people, understanding personalities, and the humility it takes to communicate effectively. The conversation flows into the value of taking your business seriously, mastering the boring fundamentals, and ignoring social media distractions. They close on how small wins, patience, and focus compound into long-term success, proving that simple truly scales.
2025-10-201h 17The Pursuit PodcastEp 96 | Culture That SticksIn this episode, we dug into what it really takes to get your team to buy into your vision and actually be excited to show up every day. We compared business to sports teams and how athletes are always training toward a clear goal, and how that same mindset applies in business when everyone knows the mission and their role in it. We talked about how culture isn’t built by accident; it’s built through passion, communication, and creating experiences your team actually wants to be a part of. From team events and recognition to just showing genuine exci...
2025-09-221h 13The Pursuit PodcastEp 95 | Maybe That’s The Beauty of it AllIn this episode, Zach & Skylor dive into reflections from the year of business ownership, and what they learned along the way. They discuss the highs, lows, anxiety, depression, excitement, and many other emotions that you feel while running a business. They come to the realization that maybe that's the whole point, and maybe that is the beauty of it all. They also talk about engaging with your team, and how giving them a reputation to live up to is a powerful tool to learn more about them, and give them a larger role of what you do on a...
2025-09-0855 minThe Pursuit PodcastEp 94 | What Actually Moves The Needle?In this episode, we discuss Zach's anxiety surrounding makind difficult business decisions, and how it links to a fear of being disliked. We also dive into a recent discovery of Brady's, that more work does not equal more result. Living a more balanced, sustainable lifestyle allows you to be more intentional with the things that you do, and get more enjoyment out of your daily activities.
2025-08-251h 04The Pursuit PodcastEp 93 | Slow CookingIn this episode, we discuss the idea of laying put the foundations of your business before scaling, and how focusing on the client experience can help scale. Going faster is not always better long term.
2025-08-111h 22The Pursuit PodcastEp 92 | 5 Years of LessonsIn this episode, Brady shares current growing pains around scheduling inefficiencies, quality control, and crew training—and how they're beginning to tackle them by delegating tasks and implementing better systems. We explore topics like payment collection, painter accountability, equipment logistics, and the balance between specialization and flexibility in crews. Daniel also shares business lessons he's gathered over the last five years, sparking deeper discussion about passion, discipline, and sustainable success.
2025-06-281h 42The Pursuit PodcastEp 91 | The Authentic SelfIn this episode, we discuss the idea of being your authentic self. Do you speak up when you disagree? Are you being the best version of yourself for those around you? How would your life change if you started to behave this way?
2025-05-061h 15The Pursuit PodcastEp 90 | Sales Satisfaction w/ Jordan KipnesIn this Episode, Jordan Kipnes joins us to discuss sales, and the first call process. We discuss the importance of decision making, and how to help clients understand why it is important for them. We then talk about objections, how do you handle clients wanting a lower priced service?
2025-04-281h 28The Pursuit PodcastEp 89 | The Power of Pendings*SWP OPERATORS, CHECK WITH YOUR DM BEFORE IMPLEMENTING ANY OF THESE IDEAS. THESE ARE OUR EXPERIENCES, NOT ADVICE.*In this episode, we discuss how to convert pending estimates by setting them up properly, and the importance of long term thinking with quotes.
2025-04-211h 51The Pursuit PodcastEp 88 | SufferingIn this episode, we discuss the difference between actual and chosen suffering. How does this impact your life and expectation of outcomes? We then talk about the idea of a why, and how that fits into your life. Brady shares his thoughts on How vs What, and the impacts it has on actions. We chat about qualifying clients, and understanding truly what a person needs, in order to best help them buy, opposed to trying to force sales within our businesses. Links to resources mentioned in the episode:Overlax Apparel Clothing
2025-03-101h 46The Pursuit PodcastEp 87 | Look Inward | Zach SoloIn this episode, Zach gives a brief solo look into the last 2 months of business. He dives into complacency, and making yourself a victim of your circumstance. He then outlines conversations he has had, and how those impacted his choices moving forward.
2025-03-0307 minThe Pursuit PodcastEp 86 | The Rubber DuckyIn this episode we explored marketing challenges, personal growth, and effective communication. Zach is navigating low lead generation in a new market, leading to a discussion on strategies to improve results. Brady recognized he had been settling for mediocrity and is now actively seeking growth. The conversation covered pain vs. strength as motivators for change, the power of self-awareness, and the impact of authentic communication in sales and relationships. The group also discussed The Expectation Effect and committed to a strategy focused on maximizing client impact. Plus, a lighthearted moment with Zach’s supposed resemblance to Chris Williamson will be...
2025-02-241h 55The Pursuit PodcastEp 85 | Connecting Through ConversationsIn this episode, we discuss Max's experience with skydiving and his perspective on chasing the feeling again. We then touch on The idea of purpose, and the vices that we can fall towards. Lastly, we end the conversation discussing communication, asking questions and how to have meaningful conversations.
Links to resources mentioned in the episode:
Overlax Apparel Clothing
Art of Happiness Book
7 Habits of Highly Effective People Book
Atomic Habits Book
Man's search for Meaning Book
Tim Ferriss Podcast Episode
2025-02-031h 24The Pursuit PodcastEp 84 | How Do We Get There?In this episode, the group dives into key business and leadership topics. Skylor shares a productivity tip that’s been a game-changer for him, working at a cafe instead of his home office for fewer distractions. He also breaks down his detailed marketing plan, including door-to-door flyers, cold calling, and a new app to manage his team. The group chats about how the current economy is making cold calling tougher and brainstorms ways to improve results, like focusing on exterior jobs in newer neighborhoods. Zach talks about delegating more responsibility to Jayden, his marketing manager, and gets feedback on fi...
2025-01-141h 42The Pursuit PodcastEp 83 | Systems That ScaleIn this episode of the Pursuit Podcast, we dive into work-life balance and the challenges of setting boundaries as business owners. Zach opens up about feeling guilty when he’s not “on” all the time and his desire to delegate more so he can focus on higher-level tasks. The group shares tips for creating and communicating boundaries, like using automated voicemails and setting clear work-hour policies for clients and teams. From there, we shift into improving business systems. Brady and Daniel share how they’ve streamlined processes like managing client info, scheduling jobs, and keeping marketing materials stocked. The group hi...
2024-12-301h 50The Pursuit PodcastEp 82 | The Dark Knight Rises w/ Ehren Woodward & Carson BritnellIn this episode of the Pursuit Podcast, we talk about the power of community and connection, and how having a tight-knit group across different regions keeps us motivated and accountable. Ehren shares his story about how his Franchisee inspired him early on and completely changed his mindset around work and life. He talks about leading his team with a focus on positivity, growth, and creating a strong sense of purpose. We also dive into building high performing teams,and how hiring for attitude over technical skills and fostering a sense of brotherhood can make all the difference. Later, we...
2024-12-231h 25The Pursuit PodcastEp 81 | The Power of PresenceIn this episode, we dive into a mix of topics. Daniel kicks things off with a look at how love languages and toxic traits intertwine, sparking a conversation about self-awareness and building healthier relationships. Max shares why journaling through both good and bad times can be a game changer for understanding what drives success.
The group also has a chat with Daniel about his fear of setting big goals for his business, unpacking the fear of failure and exploring actionable ways to move forward confidently. They wrap up by planning a deep dive into Brady’s business sy...
2024-12-161h 30The Pursuit PodcastEp 80 | Zach & Dan Talk Time Travel, Money & Goal SettingIn this episode, Zach & Daniel discuss time travel. Would you go back in time if it meant losing everything you have now? Zach asks Daniel about budgeting within his business & personal life. We wrap up with a conversation surrounding goal setting within Daniels life & business, and the possibility that he is placing limitations on himself.
2024-12-091h 47The Pursuit PodcastEp 79 | The Benefits of Thinking Long TermIn this episode, Brady, Skylor, and Daniel chat about the idea of long term thinking. Brady introduces "Shine" by Gino Wickman, which he’s been reading, and shares his take on the power of 10-year thinking. They also discuss how to support partners' ambitions, communicate better, and grow together, with a conversation on love languages.
2024-11-181h 11The Pursuit PodcastEp 78 | Chasing Small Victories & How Expectations Mislead YouIn this episode, we dive into Daniel’s recovery journey and his efforts to rebuild his business, focusing on pre-booking work and improving team efficiency. We cover the importance of self-awareness, managing expectations, and avoiding the “stories” we sometimes tell ourselves to justify keeping things as they are, like holding onto underperforming employees. We wrap up with balancing goal-setting with flexibility and finding happiness without ignoring room for growth. Brady also shares insights from his Landmark program about letting go of assumptions, and staying self-aware in business.
2024-11-111h 23The Pursuit PodcastEp 77 | Finding the Good in Pain w/ Mike WhiteIn this episode, Daniel shares a very intimate conversation with Mike White, a Change, Loss & Grief Coach. This conversation is centered around Daniel's bicep injury. They discuss coping with physical and emotional challenges, maintaining focus in business, and the importance of gratitude and patience. Mike encourages Daniel to view recovery as a chance for growth, leaning on supportive relationships and celebrating small wins along the way.
To Learn more about Mike, visit below.
Mike White
Change, Loss & Grief Coaching
Web: Yellowcarcoach.com
Email: Mike@yellowcarcoach.com
2024-11-041h 10The Pursuit PodcastEp 76 | Who's on Your Bus?In this episode, we dive into personal growth, business strategy, and team dynamics. Skylor reflects on reconnecting with family, Daniel talks about working on vulnerability to improve relationships, and Brady shares insights on removing obstacles to build stronger connections. We explore sustainable business growth, with Daniel receiving advice on restarting his business, and Brady introducing the "bus analogy" — starting with a small, aligned team and growing gradually.
2024-10-281h 23The Pursuit PodcastEp 75 | High Impact Habits w/ Jordan KipnesIn this episode, we dive into the habits that really make a difference for long-term success, both personally and professionally. Jordan shares why staying curious, getting organised, and being proactive with finances are game-changers, and how being intentional with decisions leads to better results. We also talk about the challenges of balancing work and life, especially when transitioning into leadership roles, and the importance of self-awareness and continuous learning. It's full of practical tips on building good habits, managing money, and growing in your career.
2024-10-211h 57The Pursuit PodcastEp 74 | The Courage to Show UpIn this episode, we talk about Daniel’s return to the podcast after a brief hiatus, and where his mindset has been. Daniel shares his areas of struggle, and why he's chosen to take time away. We also dive into Zach’s relationship, and how getting called out caused him to take things much more seriously.
2024-10-141h 41The Pursuit PodcastEp 73 | Behind the Curtain w/ Carson BritnellIn this episode, we get the opportunity to chat with Carson Britnell. We get to learn more about life growing up with a family in business, the pressures of entering the business as part of the founding family, his goals within the company, and much more.
2024-10-071h 27The Pursuit PodcastEp 72 | Paving the Way | Brady's 1-1 Series #2In this episode Brady & Skylor continue the conversation around the biggest learnings throughout their painting careers, focusing on leadership struggles and developing teams.
2024-09-3036 minThe Pursuit PodcastEp 71 | Caught in the SpiralIn this Episode, we discuss Zach's Spiral after watching the movie "War Dogs". We go through how this sent him into a deep thought about his current state of knowledge and position with his business. Max tells us about his hiking adventure, and locking himself out of his vehicle, and more.
2024-09-271h 19The Pursuit PodcastEp 70 | Fail, Learn, Grow | Brady's 1-1 Series #1In this Episode, Brady & Zach have a 1 on 1 conversation about some of the biggest "mistakes" or "learning opportunities" they have both faced over the last year. This conversation formed from Brady's curiosity revolving around the industry of painting, and how much more he truly has to learn. The goal is to sit down with others to truly learn from their mistakes, and better prepare himself to lead a successful team.
2024-09-091h 23The Pursuit PodcastEp 69 | LandmarkIn this episode, Skylor, Brady & Max discuss Skylor's transition into Pro Works Painting, along with Brady's Landmark experience and more.
2024-09-0437 minThe Pursuit PodcastEp 68 | Taking The ReinsIn this episode, we discuss in more detail about Brady and Max's new mental shift, after John has given them more responsibility within the business. How does this effect the operations of the business, and how Max & Brady see themselves within the company?
We then dive into Zach's inefficiencies with working with a production manager, uncovering alot of the blindspots that he has surrounding the role, and how he can make it more efficient.
2024-08-281h 442024-08-131h 262024-07-171h 55The Pursuit PodcastEp 65 | Systems and Mindset w/ Silvano CampesatoSkylor, Max and Brady sit down with Silvano and talk about the differences between this year vs Silvanos past 3 years and how he is trying to systemize his business to make it more efficient and the change in mindset he has developed
2024-07-081h 22The Pursuit PodcastEp 64 | The Pain of Systemization and How Expectations Are Ruining Your ConversationsToday, we discussed Skylor's growth from not having expectations for conversations and being more present. Daniel shared about his past struggles with addiction and how he aims to live his life differently now. Brady asked about how we think about living our lives day-to-day and being intentional, and more.
2024-07-011h 34The Pursuit PodcastEp 63 | Michael Batas & How Having Conversations Can Solve 99% of Your ProblemsIn today’s episode, Daniel and Skylor had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Batas. This has been a long awaited episode as Michael has been a long time listener. Micheal has been a franchisee of Student Works Painting for the past four years and we spent the time on this episode discussing his path to success. What has gone wrong, What has gone right! Lastly a ton on the mindset it takes to become a highperform.
2024-06-241h 492024-06-201h 31The Pursuit PodcastEp 61 | El-Amine FoumdjimbaThis week we had the pleasure of hosting El-amine, a long time standing franchise with Student Works Painting! In this episode we discussed the difference between hard work and hard work tied in with strategy and systemization. El-amine has been able to sell his entire best year season in the preseason this year. With the goal of double his business this year.
We also chatted about the importance of your word and mindset. Hope you enjoy!
2024-06-171h 462024-06-051h 572024-05-201h 36The Pursuit PodcastEp 58 | Delegate or DrownToday we discuss goals, projections, and how to handle your goals for the season. We also discuss the process of starting a production manager, delegation and giving responsibility to those on your team. We have some fun conversations about different painting projects, and specialized crews. We then talk about paint knowledge, and how much you should know as a business owner running a painting business.
2024-05-141h 24The Pursuit PodcastEp 57 | Self SabatogeIn this episode, we dive into different ways we are self sabotaging, and how that is affecting our lives.
2024-04-221h 27The Pursuit PodcastEp 56 | What is your structure?Today on this 3 person episode, we chat about Brady & Max's sales structure, Zach’s structure of cold calling in the evenings vs making calls, and more.
2024-04-101h 492024-03-261h 44The Pursuit PodcastEp 54 | Patience, Judgement & LoveIn this episode, we dive deep into the topics of patience, judgment & Love. We hope you enjoy, and take something away from this conversation!
2024-03-111h 44The Pursuit PodcastEp 53 | Keep StrikingIn this episode, Skylor and Dan host together as a two-person special diving into topics about what the transition is like going from Student Works to Pro Works, and what Daniel has been doing to make adjustments and adapt to a new type of business moving into the new season.
2024-02-261h 40The Pursuit PodcastEp 52 | Sell Or Be SoldIn this episode, we discuss different objections we have been facing in our sales process, starting from the first call through to the close.
If you are a SWP Operator, Consult your DM for any advice within these areas, and take these conversations as you will.
2024-02-121h 30The Pursuit PodcastEp 51 | WAKE UPIn this episode, we discuss our findings from the mindset presentation given by Amer Abu Shakra at the SWP Training. We talk about our blind spots and help each other uncover what's TRULY holding us back in our lives.
2024-01-291h 18The Pursuit PodcastEp 50 | Turning The Page*IMPORTANT* We will now be uploading the podcast every second Monday, with bonus episodes occasionally. This is to ensure we can have better conversations, and in turn, deliver a better listening experience to everyone who supports the podcast.
New changes coming to the podcast! We have changed the name of our podcast from "Prime 5" to "The Pursuit Podcast". We feel that this aligns more with our mission for the podcast, and what we want to create.
In this episode, we discuss Daniel's dilemma with hiring full-time staff and having...
2024-01-151h 28The Pursuit PodcastEp 49 | Gameplan For GrowthIn this episode, Skylor, Brady & Zach discuss Skylor & Zach's broken down plan for their upcoming Student Works Seasons. Both Zach and Skylor have ambitious goals for this upcoming year, so it was great to break them down with Brady acting as an external third party.
2023-12-241h 00The Pursuit PodcastEp 48 | The Art of IntentionalityIn this episode, Brady discusses with us his new appreciation for books, and how intentionally learning instead of reading for "clout" has changed the amount that he is able to retain. We also discuss Zach's struggle with his Clarity and goals, and Max's new experience with attending church.
2023-12-1547 minThe Pursuit PodcastEp 47 | Weasel WordsIn this episode, we discuss the importance of being intentional with your language and eliminating "weasel words" from your vocabulary. We also discuss our takeaways from our Pheonix trip, Zach's plan for his business next year, and more.
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2023-10-231h 41The Pursuit PodcastEp 46 | No More Mr. Nice GuyIn today's episode, we discuss the learnings from the book "No More Mr.Nice Guy". How it has affected our lives, and what we took away from the book as a whole.
2023-10-161h 57The Pursuit PodcastEp 45 | Should You Look Back To Move Forward?In this episode, Max poses the question "Do you need to dive into the roof of your problems in order to effectively solve them?" This sends us down a spiral of questions and debates, and we try to uncover if there is anything deeper tying this question to Max. We then talk about Dainel's new attempt to focus his attention by narrowing down his notifications and journaling his thoughts.
2023-10-091h 49The Pursuit PodcastEp 44 | Remaining A StudentIn this episode, Daniel opens up about his recent struggles, and decides to turn a new leaf. Brady asks us some pivotal questions about where we currently are, and where we want to go. Are you always learning in your life? How important is remaining a student to you?
2023-10-021h 51The Pursuit PodcastEp 43 | Slow SeasonIn today's episode, the guys have a bit of a slower conversation. Everyone's seasons are winding down, and with that, new topics of conversation are slower than typical. We discuss Zach's trip out to Kelowna to see the Proworks team, Skylor's last moments as a DM, Daniel's future systems, Cold Emailing and more.
2023-09-251h 282023-09-181h 48The Pursuit PodcastEp 41 | Who Are Your Role Models?In this episode, we dive into Zach's communication problems, and how he feels that he struggles to have engaging conversations with the people he cares about. Then, Brady faces a moral problem, questioning if he is the best version of himself for those who "look up" to him. We hope you enjoy this episode!
2023-09-111h 42The Pursuit PodcastEp 40 | Self Reflection w/ Kyle HineyIn today's episode, we bring on Kyle Hiney and discuss the successes and failures of his season. We then talk about Zach's new coaching learnings, and much more.
2023-09-051h 45The Pursuit PodcastEp 39 | Love & FriendshipIn today's episode, we discuss the results of Zach's 4-day fast and Brady's fire scares. We then dive into the idea of "taking a break". Is designated relaxation time a necessary factor of success? We then discuss next year's SWP Plans for Skylor & Zach, and how they will have an internal competition with one another next year. Zach makes an agreement with the guys to kickstart his fitness habits once again. And lastly, we talk about the love languages, to help Daniel navigate relationships with those close in his life.
2023-08-282h 22The Pursuit PodcastEp 38 | StrikeoutIn this episode, we recap the Northern AB vs Southern AB softball battle, Then we discuss the end of Max's season. We try to help him realize that just because the season is coming to an end, quitting early is not an option. We touch on Daniel's production situation, Zach's new nutrition framework, and more.
2023-08-211h 49The Pursuit PodcastEp 37 | You Should Be ProudIn today's episode, we discuss the concept of being proud of yourself. Are you truly proud of yourself? What does this even mean? what factors should impact this feeling?
2023-08-141h 562023-08-071h 582023-07-311h 46The Pursuit PodcastEp 34 | Kung Fu PandaThe boys had a bit of a busy week, so this episode description is non-existent. This episode is a bit all over the place, but overall a great chat amongst the guys.
2023-07-242h 03The Pursuit PodcastEp 33 | Hold My BeerIn this episode, Daniel tells us a funny story, Max asks a question, and we get a bit vulnerable as a group discussing drugs and alcohol. For the last half of the conversation, we talk about Daniels's coaching struggles and Max's burnout within his business.
2023-07-172h 51The Pursuit PodcastEp 32 | Today is a GiftYesterday's history, tomorrow's a mystery, today is a gift. That is why it's called the present. Today, we harassed Zach a bit about his gym habits, to determine if he truly wants to do it. Our reoccurring guest speaker Skylor joins us, and Brady even chimes into the conversation!
2023-07-101h 44The Pursuit PodcastEp 31 | Mastering Your Energy w/ Cam RusselleToday we sit down with Cam Russelle, a Student Works Painting alumni, and founder of AboveMen. A program focused on peak performance for entrepreneurial men. We discuss a wide variety of topics, including the difference between mature and immature masculinity, mindset, focus, fasting, energy, sleep, addictions, and more. Cam is a wealth of information regarding health and energy, and he shared a lot of value with us in this episode.
Check out Cam below:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/abovemensecrets
https://www.instagram.com/camrusselle/
2023-07-032h 28The Pursuit PodcastEp 30 | Incompetence, Sales, and Schedule Sabotage w/ Amer, John & Austin "The Weekly Call"Suprise! Last night we had the chance to record a very impromptu episode with the "Weekly Call" pod members. Brady, Max, and Zach were all placed into the same zoom group on a Strategy Call for the "Weekly Ballers" Patreon call, so we decided to take the opportunity to record our conversations for our own podcast. Huge thanks to Amer, Austin & John for letting us upload this recording! We hope you gain value from this, we know we definitely did.
2023-06-281h 23The Pursuit PodcastEp 29 | Loving Your Mistakes w/ Kyle HineyIn this episode, Kyle Hiney steps in place of his brother, Brady. We get to have our usual conversation but with a new perspective. We also get to pick Kyle's brain about his business, hear some struggles, and point out some blind spots within his business that we could see for him as a first-year operator.
2023-06-262h 19The Pursuit PodcastEp 28 | InsecurityToday, we talk about insecurity. What does it mean to be insecure? Can you be confident and insecure at the same time? What are the driving forces behind insecurity? How come some people experience prolonged insecurity, while others just experience it for brief moments? We made a couple of breakthroughs today, so stick around to see what we discovered.
2023-06-192h 03The Pursuit PodcastEp 27 | AAA (Addiction, Adversity, Awareness)In this episode, we talk a lot about addictions, adversity, and awareness. All of us right now are operating on some form of addiction, addictions to alcohol, phones, sugar, caffeine, drugs, and more. The human impulse that cycles around dopamine hits is significant, and most of us are not even aware that we are addicted to something. These addictions can be powerful indicators of our possible futures. What you can not control, will inevitably control you. What are you addicted to?
2023-06-122h 18The Pursuit PodcastEp 26 | Finding The PathToday, we talk about Daniel's realizations of what success within his life looks like, and we dive into Zach's struggles with production and organization. We also chat about some funny occurrences at the recent Edmonton payroll event, and discuss how Bradfy has set his life up in ideal circumstances. To not only achieve his goals for the vision of his life but also do it in a way that he enjoys the journey. At the end of the episode, we have a rare Max and Brady one on one conversation.
2023-06-053h 18The Pursuit PodcastEp 25 | House Flipping w/ Illia UsachToday we sit down with Illia Usach, a 23-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba started as a Student Works Operator. After 4 years of operating with Student Works, he moved into his own business of doing house flips. He shares with us his wisdom on his journey. What goes into house flip? How do you find structure and complete these types of deals? Beyond that, we dive into Illia's mindset, to unveil what drives his operating system. What makes reputation, systemization, and organization within his business so important? Illia then joins us for a brief conversation, touching on Daniel's adjustments as a...
2023-05-292h 43The Pursuit PodcastEp 24 | Making ExcusesIn this episode, we talk about Dan's current level of frustration within his business, where we come to realize that Daniel is just making excuses. Daniel's original goal was one that he set in a different mind frame than he is now. What he thought he wanted, might not be what he actually wanted. Daniel needs to look deeper into what he truly does want, and where his priorities lie.
2023-05-221h 44The Pursuit PodcastEp 23 | Chasing FulfillmentIn this episode, we chat a lot about time management and fulfillment. What does life look like if you can have your cake and eat it too? What does sustainability look like long term?
2023-05-152h 32The Pursuit PodcastEp 22 | MaxorcismIn this episode, Max gets called out by Skylor. We dive into his business to find out exactly why things are the way they are. We push, and discover friction points, that if alleviated could be beneficial. We also talk about operating systems. Daniel has become aware of his operating system, and has realized that he operates in fear-based decision-making. What fuels your operating system? What is your call to action?
2023-05-081h 52The Pursuit PodcastEp 21 | Do You Deserve It?In this episode, we talk about business, recruiting, and the benefits of lawn signs, and using them strategically. Then we dive into the topic of deserving your goals. Do you feel like you deserve to hit your goals, based on your current efforts? Who do you have to be to earn the life you want in the future?
2023-05-012h 06The Pursuit PodcastEp 20 | GoalsToday's conversation is a bit more laid-back for us, but it was a lot of fun nonetheless. Daniel dives into the results of Brady's goal exercise, and we talk about the goals he came up with. We cover a few topics between and wrap up with some goal setting and overall development.
2023-04-241h 41The Pursuit PodcastEp 19 | Dan's Mini MeltdownWhile we often times practice what we preach here, it's important to remind ourselves that we are all human. We make mistakes, we learn, and we grow. If you take what we say here as advice, it is up to you as the listener to question the things that we say, take time to further understand the subject, and make educated decisions based on what you've heard. We do our best to provide high-quality, actionable advice. but what works for one person might not work for someone else. If you're unsure, talk to someone you trust, or reach out...
2023-04-172h 02The Pursuit PodcastEp 18 | Choosing HappinessIn this episode, we have a more intimate conversation between Max, Zach, and Daniel. We discuss our weeks, switching between Student Works & Pro Works, and happiness. We try to learn more about Max's happiness levels and find out why they are so low. How happy are you at any given moment? Do you think it's something that you can choose?
2023-04-102h 16The Pursuit PodcastEp 17 | Sales Philosophy w/ Andres RomoAndres Romo, A multitalented business owner and entrepreneur, operating in the lovely land of British Columbia in Canada. Starting at the age of 5, playing soccer with dreams of becoming a professional athlete. However, as a young man, he realized that his passions were rooted in the sales world. Facing adversity, living on his own in Toronto with only $600 to his name and rent due the next month, Andres made the choice to commit to a door-to-door sales role and become a force to be reckoned with selling telecoms. Starting from the bottom with no previous experience, Andres quickly built...
2023-04-031h 33The Pursuit PodcastEp 16 | ThinkingIn this episode, we talked a lot about thinking. What is the meaning of life, are you thinking intuitively or analytically, what's the difference? While these may be challenging to fully comprehend, we did our best to share our thoughts on the subjects, so we hope it gets the gears in your mind turning.
2023-03-271h 56The Pursuit PodcastEp 15 | Freedom Over MoneyIn this episode, we talk a lot about our financial goals for the future, and what they mean to us. During our conversation, we discussed what it would mean to be a multi-millionaire, or billionaire and what the true value or cost would be behind those titles. Many people automatically assume that more money is automatically better, however, having more in one area of your life may mean having less in another. What would you willingly give up in the pursuit of extreme wealth?
2023-03-201h 46The Pursuit PodcastEp 14 | Lights OutIn this episode, we dive into our week's successes and pain points, talk about our consistency with our habits as of late, and then we jump into a discussion about some possible threats posed to our current society. What would happen if the power grid were to suddenly fail? What are some of the risks of ongoing AI development? While we are blessed to live in what could arguably be the greatest time to live on earth, it's very shattering to think of what could happen if it all came screeching to a halt.
2023-03-132h 08The Pursuit PodcastEp 13 | Employee ArmageddonIn this episode, we start off by talking about our recent employee drop-off. We suffered the unfortunate event of losing a significant amount or position within our staff. We all experienced employee turnover, and a difficult week for lead acquisition with sub-optimal temperatures. Despite this, we didn’t feel saddened or defeated, we all understand that in the realm of business, nothing is guaranteed. We then talk about a variety of things like dreams, and aliens, and somehow wind up on therapy. It really is a wide range of conversation but it’s also a lot of fun to lear...
2023-03-061h 56The Pursuit PodcastEp 12 | To Pimp a ButterflyWe start off this episode by discussing our successes and failures with our habit challenge week, and we end up going over some of the challenges we liked and didn't like as much. All of us agreed that we enjoyed the challenge overall, and we've opted into continuing these good habits into the future, and we hope that you will too. Then we discussed relationships and influence. Whether we realize it or not, the greatest influences in our lives are often our parents and close friendships. While the influence of those people shapes who we become, I believe we...
2023-02-271h 58The Pursuit PodcastEp 11 | Habit ChallengeIn this episode, we talked a lot about our successes and failures this week and really started to dive into our habits and fitness. Then we talked about learning, and the actual skillset it takes to properly learn. It seems crazy that while we all have to be able to learn, there really isn't anything in school taught about the art of learning. How good would you say you are at learning? Lastly, we throw down a habit challenge for the 5 of us, Each one of us picked something we feel we do very well, and challenged the other 4...
2023-02-202h 05The Pursuit PodcastEp 10 | Understand Your ProcessIn this episode, we dive into our sales processes and talk a lot about things we've been finding successful, and things that have been not quite as successful. Then, we have a lighter conversation about the ens that involved reminiscing, fun stories about our past, how we met, and a few random tales thrown in. Today felt like a much lighter conversation, and we all had a lot of fun recording it.
2023-02-131h 46The Pursuit PodcastEp 9 | Right or Wrong*Disclaimer* In this episode, we discuss the topics of hypothetical right or wrong. We end up tying in very controversial topics, such as rape and murder into the discussion, and we did a poor job explaining what our intentions with the conversation were. By no means do we condone any of the topics we discussed, we were simply discussing the idea of "just because one person views the situation as wrong, doesn't mean another person views it as wrong, even if we may not understand where you're coming from". Once again, we do apologize if there's any miscommunication, and...
2023-02-062h 04The Pursuit PodcastEp 8 | Hard Days Make Strong PeopleIn this episode, we talk a lot about difficult situations. When you are first learning how to run a business, you face a lot of adversity. Something that is both a blessing and a curse as a business owner is that you'll have to address unfavorable situations. Today we share some of our stories with each other about some of the hardships that we have faced. It's interesting that while all of us agreed that while these events were unfolding, it was tough to comprehend and get through them, however looking back on them now, we find them to...
2023-01-301h 49The Pursuit PodcastEp 7 | Do Your Habits Make or Break You?"Habit is either the best of servants or the worst of masters" - Nathanael Emmons. Today, our conversation is focused a lot on habits. Are your habits helping, or hurting you? The one thing that I think we all agree on in this group is that our habits should help us learn dedication and discipline, and make us better people along the way. Having good habits makes everything else in life easier. In fact, when you try and live an easier life today, you most often end up making it harder down the road. If you are struggling in...
2023-01-231h 43The Pursuit PodcastEp 6 | Are You Scared? Good. Use It.In this episode, we talk about goal setting and fears. If you want to start your year off right, it's important to find a balance between the two. Often, people set goals that are easy because they are scared of what it means to not achieve those goals. What if we told you that fear is incredibly useful for pushing past those limitations. As we get older, I realize that the things that scare you the most are also the things that you need to be paying attention to, and utilizing to become even better.
2023-01-161h 42The Pursuit PodcastEp 5 | Do you have an abundance of time?In this episode, we talk about living life to the fullest. If you knew you were dying within a predetermined amount of time, would you live your life differently? It's crazy to realize that time really is not on our side, and we are just blips on the radar. Next, we discuss a few miscellaneous topics. At the end of the conversation, Daniel and Max get into a one-on-one conversation where Daniel picks max's brain, discussing many topics such as business, mindset, life choices and more.
2023-01-091h 33The Pursuit PodcastEp 4 | How do you invest in yourself?In this episode, we dive into the conversation of relationships, and the value of friendships. From there, we talk about self-improvement, and how much to invest in yourself. Lastly, we discuss protein & nutrition, and how to make an individual plan.
Alex Hormozi’s Diet: https://youtu.be/RpqSy5V1fFQ
2023-01-021h 25The Pursuit PodcastEp 0 | BiosIn this introduction episode, we take a moment to introduce the members of the podcast. Enjoy our lack of reading ability, and learn a bit more about the 5 hosts!
2022-12-2706 minThe Pursuit PodcastEp 3 | Confident or Arrogant?In this episode, we discuss Zach's vision for his clothing company "Overlax Apparel". Then we dive into Skylor's role as a coach. From there we discuss confidence. At what point does confidence become a problem, and what is the difference between confidence and arrogance?
2022-12-271h 27The Pursuit PodcastEp 2 | Zach’s Checked OutIn this episode, we dive into Zach’s struggle with his attention & memory. From this, we talk about being intentional with your actions, and having a more detailed schedule.
2022-12-191h 46The Pursuit PodcastEp 1 | Living for now or the future?In this episode, we dive into the conversation of death and mortality. Should you live your life today, or wait for the future?
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The EdgeEp 20 - Guest Interview with Max ShagaevIn this episode we bring you a fantastic special guest, Max Shagaev. This individual is someone who had an incredibly difficult first year in operating his business with Student Works Painting, but found the courage to give it another shot to improve and has seen his business absolutely thriving in comparison to his first year in operation. We wanted to bring Max on to show how even though things may not go perfectly the first time, and although you may fail at something the first try, it does not mean that you are meant to give up. Max is...
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