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In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Michael Sartain, a performance coach and creator of the game-changing “Men of Action” program. Michael’s journey is a tapestry woven with diverse experiences – from his days at the University of Texas to a successful tenure in the United States Air Force as a KC-135 navigator. His achievements include being named Navigator of the Year for his squadron in 2008 and receiving an Air Force Achievement Medal for his planning efforts during the Summer Surge in Afghanistan in 2009. Post-military life saw Michael’s pivot to the vibrant city of Las Vegas, where he transitioned into hosting events, becoming a milionaire, and eventually became a self-help coach. You probably know him more from this era since his social media content has a lot of preselection with women. The culmination of his life lessons led to the creation of the “Men of Action” program in 2019. “Men of Action” is more than a dating program; it’s a comprehensive guide to building an abundant lifestyle by becoming a better man and leader while teaching you how to network with high-quality women and high-status men. Michael’s expertise extends beyond dating, incorporating elements of social networking, leadership, entrepreneurship, mindset, and finance. This episode takes a closer look at the program “Men of Action” and his coaching from the inside and compares it to another awesome program called Personal Brand Creator Pro by Corey Chaloff. Spoiler alert: Both programs are amazing. You should get both. They’re different programs although they have some things in common. Corey is a professional videographer who used to work for the world’s largest dating and pick up artist organization Real Social Dynamics. He has transitioned to working as professional videographer and social media director. He has traveled to over 15+ countries and crafted content for prominent figures such as Vegas Dave, Michael Sartain, Bravo, Black Tape Project, Tao Group, Playboy Maxim, Connected Cannabis, Alien Labs, Real Social Dynamics, leading self-development companies, Steve Aoki, 2 Chainz, G Eazy, Tory Lanez, stock trading experts, and numerous others. He has a lot of experience in dating advice, social media strategy, videography, photography, and personal branding, that all combine in a unique way to be one of the only ones who know how to take the type of photos that will improve your dating life and status. Resources Mentioned: * Men of Action program (affiliate link) * Personal Brand Creator Pro program (affiliate link) * Men of Action website * Michael Sartain’s Instagram * Corey Chaloff’s Instagram * My two previous articles on Personal Brand Creator Pro The following are affiliate links, which mean I get a commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase through my links. Like this show? Please leave a rating here — even one review helps! Listen on all podcast platforms:

In this episode, we sit down with the dynamic Evan Carmichael, a YouTube sensation with a staggering 3.7 million subscribers. Join us as we delve into Evan’s journey as a content creator, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. Discover the secrets behind his viral success, the inspiration behind his impactful videos, and the lessons he’s learned on his path to becoming a digital influencer. Get ready for an insightful and inspiring conversation with Evan Carmichael, where we uncover the strategies that have propelled him to the top of the YouTube game and how he built a business with over 30+ employees. Hear firsthand about his mission to help individuals believe in their potential and achieve greatness. Tune in for an energizing episode full of motivation, wisdom, and the inside scoop on navigating the world of online content creation. Like this show? Please leave a rating here — even one review helps! Listen on all podcast platforms:

There’s a lot of conflicting advice about what leads to success in career, business, and dating. One thing almost everyone agrees on is that more status is better than less status. In this podcast episode, I review a course that I invested in and finished. This program Personal Brand Creator Pro promises to 10x your social status to improve your networking, career, business, or dating. The course is in its own niche because there really isn’t anything else out there that does specifically what it teaches, which is how to optimize your Instagram profile photos, bio, profile photo, call-to-action, link, and videos to maximize how people perceive you and reach out to you. By 10xing your Instagram, he will help you get more responses and reach-outs from the people you want to contact and turn those into events, results, or business. I go into a lot more detail in the episode, but essentially, you’ll learn if the program was worth it, the pros and cons, my honest review after finishing all the 300+ videos, what it promises to give you, why Instagram is still the #1 social media app for networking, throwing events, and social circle growth (over TikTok and other new apps), what makes this course unique, how I found out about it through Michael Sartain, frequently asked questions answered, common mistakes I see beginners make while going through the program, whether the course is too on-dimensional or superficial by focusing on status, and much more. As a fan of upfront conclusions, I will say I believe it was worth it. I had gone to many places for vacation or tourism, and the photos I took were terrible. They made me look like a commoner, and I can’t even post them. Looking back, I wasted many opportunities because I had no idea how to take a good photo with good composition that makes you look incredible and high-status. The good news is that I now have discovered this secret skill that will bring me to the next level. Check out Personal Brand Creator Pro (affiliate link) The program is jam-packed with content (300+ videos worth), additional deliverables (LUTS, a budget calculator, recommended photo locations, and presets) and a Facebook community and Q&A section. That said, there are some things I think could be better about the program, which you’ll hear about in the podcast. For one, it’s an ongoing skill that requires consistent effort to get better at to build results. And it’s a long-term investment with a gradual pay-off to get results. Here’s a link to the program mentioned Personal Brand Creator Pro (affiliate link) How I used to take photos: How I take photos now:   View this profile on Instagram   No Limits Will (@nolimitswill) • Instagram photos and videos

Imagine following fitness YouTubers for many, many years, wishing you could be coached personally by them. And then doing nothing about it because you can’t afford to even consider it. That was me. I lived off free YouTube videos (thousands of them) and affordable e-books for my fitness journey. At some point, I graduated to paying for a pricy CrossFit gym membership for a few years. But after not seeing the size gains I wanted and a few other reasons, I decided to try something new. Let’s give bodybuilding a shot, and what if I just hired the #1 YouTuber that I would want coaching from? The cost wasn’t cheap at all, and I can’t say I was really comfortable to spend that much of my savings. But what was the alternative? Wait another ten years, procrastinating from doing anything. I did it. And what a journey it’s been. For the last three months, every day was very challenging. Almost all of it was new to me. I was given very strict macronutrients to follow. I had to learn how to cook and stuff in enough protein in every day. It became a major focus of my day. At the same time, I had to balance a demanding full-time job, managing social media, emails, and other things on the side, personal life, and I was traveling during this time. I am very proud of myself. The challenges were tough, and the amount of time spend shopping for groceries, trying different foods I could tolerate, dealing with coaching that wasn’t as great or interactive as I expected, and other things was immense. But I did it. I stuck to the macros, the cardio, the exercises prescribed. I worked out and ate better and did more of that than ever before. Coming from a habit of being able to eat anything I wanted made it more difficult. I want to recap my journey and review my coaching experience with the YouTuber Matt Kido, Gokuflex. This podcast episode tells you my story, my experience, my struggles, what I learned, and why I don’t think this coach specifically is worth it for you and why coaching in general is still worth it. Like this show? Please leave a rating here — even one review helps! Listen on all podcast platforms: Other Mentioned Resources:

To some, moving out of your home state and home town in the USA is easy. Sure, it’s definitely easier than other countries. People seem to do it all the time. Most of my classmates were able to achieve that for college or after college. For the rest of us, it’s much harder than it is for everyone else. In this podcast episode, I detail some of my story and challenges with doing so, as well as learning to love and appreciate what I have when moving as an option wasn’t working out, such as the easy access to visit family. Since I have finally moved away, I’ve met many people who see moving across different states as easy or not newsworthy. I’ve also met people who would love to travel or move away and haven’t found a way, so they’ve also made the most of it. I’ve also visited towns and cities where you can tell by the makeup of people that they are from this area and have or will never move away, for whatever reason. Many people are still constrained to certain regions or states because of the limitations of family or work opportunities. I talk about this, and hopefully, give some inspiration and tips on how it can be done when you think it’s not possible. I know it wasn’t as easy for me. To this day, despite the rise of remote work, some employers still have a bias for people who already live nearby when it comes to fielding interviews and job candidates, even if you’re willing to move and cover the costs yourself. I cover some strategies for getting around that. If you’re one of those people where this comes easy to you, leave a comment and let us know how you did it. Any positive, helpful tips are welcome. Like this show? Please leave a rating here — even one review helps! Listen on all podcast platforms:

The title says it all. In this podcast episode, you’ll learn the pros and cons, the surprises I found out about the quality of coaching, and whether my first time experience with this is worth it. I’m three weeks into my coaching, and I’ve learned a lot. It’s been challenging and time-consuming. It can be a chore to hit my macros. Hear all about it: Like this show? Please leave a rating here — even one review helps! Listen on all podcast platforms: This is one of the YouTube videos I mention:

Today, I summarize major points from the book Willpower Doesn’t Work, by famed self development blogger and ebook writer Benjamin Hardy. Ben was known for creating viral self help articles on Medium.com. I also give my review of the book. Overall rating of the book: 3.5 out of 5 Like this show? Please leave a rating here — even one review helps! Listen on all podcast platforms: Book mentioned on the podcast: Willpower Doesn’t Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success The link above is an affiliate link, which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase through the link. 

Do you know someone who is constantly spinning their wheels and falling short of the growth they desire in health, wealth, career, love, and life? Perhaps, this person has spent years trying a cycle of endless tactics handed down by online influencers to build a YouTube channel but they fail each time or they haven’t made a dent on their physique/fitness. In this podcast episode, we delve deeper into why this is and how to possibly fix it. In a world saturated with quick fixes, this podcast uncovers the one missing piece that holds many back from true progress: the inner game. Join us as we explore the power of addressing the inner self and dismantling psychological and emotional barriers through their limiting beliefs. While most people merely scratch the surface with tactics and information, we delve into the uncharted territory of inner work. It’s a common story, and I believe I’ve discovered one crucial reason behind this perpetual floundering: an overemphasis on tactics preached by online influencers. The key lies in addressing the inner work—the inner game. It’s time to acknowledge and tackle the psychological and emotional barriers that hold us back from realizing our potential. And that’s precisely what this podcast episode is all about. Join us as we dive into the depths of the inner self and explore how to dismantle these invisible blockers. It’s intriguing to note that most people shy away from discussing this crucial aspect. Instead, they opt for a never-ending list of tactics and information. But here’s the catch: those tactics only benefit those who are already thriving, leaving the rest of us longing for more. Don’t miss out on this episode that delves deeper, beyond the tactics, into the heart of personal growth. Stay tuned as we reveal the secrets to overcoming inner obstacles and paving the way to a fulfilling life. Like this show? Please leave a rating here — even one review helps! Listen on all podcast platforms: Book mentioned on the podcast: Willpower Doesn’t Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success The link above is an affiliate link, which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase through the link. 

Have you ever read a book and then realized you don’t remember most of what you read and haven’t taken any action based on what you learned? This has happened to me, and I want to prevent that from happening this time around. I’ve read How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie multiple times, and often failed to pay attention and use it. This podcast episode makes it clear what I learned this time reading it and then, I outline the action steps I’ll take to use what I learned. Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts or any other platform.

Following the theme of my latest articles, I want to touch more on procrastination since it was one of my reader’s requests to talk about this topic. In this podcast episode, I discuss why we procrastinate and the science behind it. Understanding the evolutionary psychology of how it works will help us master it. Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts or any other platform.

In this podcast episode, I talk about what I have learned from the legend Arnold Schwarzenegger, a bodybuilding champion, highest paid actor at one point, a real estate millionaire, and governor. How did an immigrant live and achieve the American dream? Find out… Like this show? Please leave a rating here — even one review helps! Listen on all podcast platforms: Also, Arnold’s coming out with a new book. This book will be focused on practical tips to succeeding in life. Yay! I’m a little over all the memoirs and want something where I don’t have to pick out the lessons myself. Pre-order his book here: Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life The link above is an affiliate link, which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase through the link. 

I asked my email newsletter what they wanted to hear about. One of my readers, Joe wrote in with this request. I am curious to hear about how you find the time and discipline to keep pushing out emails and videos. (Maybe you’ve already written about this somewhere) I have a small blog myself and find it hard to find the motivation to keep writing. Even when I do sit down to write, I write very slowly, taking weeks to get out a short article. I guess it could be generalized to procrastinating on big projects in general (like cleaning the house, patching holes in the wall) Physical or mental challenges (like learning chess, go, poker, memory competitions) would be interesting, although I would understand if that’s not the type of content you want your brand to be about. Doesn’t have to be video, written progress report type articles would be interesting.” This podcast episode breaks down my thoughts and system towards how I’m able to put out consistent blog posts, youtube videos, and emails to my newsletter. Thousands of pieces of content have been released over the ~8 year life of this brand so far. Here’s how I did it.