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In this episode, I’m joined by Justin Juntunen from Cedar and Stone Saunas. This guy has really built an amazing business and community focused on traditional Finnish Sauna Culture. We talked about his journey starting the company, using high quality American made materials, and prioritizing your people over short term profits. Tune in for this inspirational story and lessons ev. I think any entrepreneur or business owner could take away some great lessons on building something sustainable for the long haul.   In this episode, you will learn: Prioritizing culture over profits to attract talented people. How to set big goals and scale sustainably through systems. Creating a compelling vision that people want to join. Resources + Links Follow Justin: @justin_juntunen Check out Cedar and Stone Saunas - cedarandstonesauna.com    Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse   Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip  https://www.guystrip.co/   Order my book! Guys’ Trip by Kyle Depiesse   Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA  

In this episode, you will learn: How to define success on your own terms. The importance of curiosity, commitment and overcoming challenges Ways to create community and connection through adventure travel   Resources + Links Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse   Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip  https://www.guystrip.co/   Order my book! Guys’ Trip by Kyle Depiesse   Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA   Today’s guest has had immense success as an entrepreneur, and has also learned that growth comes at a cost. Mike Brcic is here to share how he focuses on living authentically, helping others connect with themselves, each other, and the natural world. Mike had some fascinating stories to share about his own journey, full of wisdom. This was a real thought-provoking chat, and I hope it provides you with valuable lessons as you pursue your own path.   02:30 Curiosity, commitment, and ADHD with Mike.  09:30 Entrepreneurship, success, and alignment with passions. 14:00 Connection and belonging in high school and beyond.  20:00 Life experiences and career paths.  24:00 Growth, cost, and meaning in a successful business journey.  28:15 The importance of self-awareness in business growth.  33:15 Entrepreneurship, growth, and authenticity.  37:45 Traditional wisdom and entrepreneurship.  41:30 How have you created transformational experiences? 45:15 Uganda's beauty, culture, and people's struggles.  49:30 Personal growth and emotional healing.  55:45 Adventure travel and community building. 

In this episode, you will learn:   How journaling can help you improve your mindset. How journaling impacts your mental health. Why every man should surround himself with other good men.   Resources + Links   Connect with Ewan Bain on Instagram: @ewanbain1   Check Out Ewan’s PURPOSE Journal: https://purposejournal.co/   Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip  https://www.guystrip.co/   Order my book! Guys’ Trip by Kyle Depiesse   Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA   Have you ever felt stuck in life, unsure of your path forward? Kyle Depiesse is sitting down with Ewan Bain, the founder of the Purpose Journal, to talk about how a small daily habit can lead to hige changes in your life! Ewan walks us through how he overcame immense challenges through journaling, mindfulness and surrounding himself with a supportive community. You'll walk away with tangible tactics to strengthen your mental fitness and discover your purpose, even in your darkest moments!   02:30 - Who is Ewan Bain? 07:45 - What lead him to become a mindset coach? 12:00 - How a horrible injury ended his playing career. 14:15 - Why is journaling important to help people improve their mindset? 16:30 - What keeps most people from journaling?  19:00 - What makes the PURPOSE Journal Different? 21:45 - Does journalinghave an impact on mental health? 24:00 - Why you should have non-negotiables everyday. 26:00 - How does he approach breathwork? 28:00 - Why it’s important to surround yourself with other good men. 31:25 - What would a dream Guys Trip look like in Scotland? 33:25 - Do Americans overlook how beautiful our own country is?  

In this episode, you will learn: How to properly engage on LinkedIn without being salesy Tips for creating consistent content to post AJ's story of growing businesses and transitioning to location independence   Resources + Links Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse Connect with AJ Silber on LinkedIn   Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip  https://www.guystrip.co/   Order my book! Guys’ Trip by Kyle Depiesse   Subscribe to the YouTube Channel - Guys Trip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA   Show Notes Take your career or business to the next level in 2024. In this episode, I’m joined by LinkedIn pro, AJ Silber. This guy is truly living his best life and has some amazing insights to share about using LinkedIn to build your personal brand and business. AJ talks about how he grew his marketing agency and eventually transitioned to focusing on building websites and online assets. He gives some great tips for social selling on LinkedIn the right way through engaging with others and adding value before ever asking for anything in return. You'll definitely want to listen to learn how to up your LinkedIn game and take your business to the next level.   03:00 How did mowing lawns and growing up in a mechanic shop prepare you for entrepreneurship? 10:45 Influences in college that inspired AJ to pursue Real Estate. 15:15 How did your career evolve from marketing expert to SAS? 20:15 What led to selling your marketing agency?  30:00 LinkedIn social selling strategies and best practices.  34:45 Social selling strategies to use on LinkedIn.  39:45 What tools do you use for LinkedIn content creation? 45:30 If you led a Guy’s Trip, where would you go? What would you do?  

A friend sent me a quote and I wanted to share it with you and unpack something I think you'll find helpful. The quote goes something like - Sit at the table of the dreamers, the go getters, the Stargazers, the warriors, the ones who fight for others. The conversation hits different. It's where you'll truly learn how to live. If I could sum up Guys Trip, this is what I would say. Community is important for so many reasons and in this episode I share how to create the community you need.   Resources + Links Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse   Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip  https://www.guystrip.co/   Order my book! Guys’ Trip by Kyle Depiesse   Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA

On today's episode of Guys Trip, I'm going to share some insights on how to build and strengthen your male friendships, especially as we get older and have more responsibilities and demands on our time. I share lessons from my own experience on prioritizing friendships and give some concrete steps you can take to go out and meet some new guys with similar interests. My hope is that after listening, you'll walk away feeling motivated to start putting yourself out there and making new connections that can lead to meaningful friendships for the long haul.   Highlights 01:00 Male friendships and their importance.  02:45 The evolution of male friendships over time.  05:00 Maturity, friendship, and personal growth in middle age.  06:16 Developing friendships in middle age.  Resources + Links Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse   Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip  https://www.guystrip.co/   Order my book! Guys’ Trip by Kyle Depiesse   Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA

In this episode, you will learn: No other success can make up for failure in the home. Why the “lone wolf” mentality is holding you back. Resources + Links Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip  https://www.guystrip.co/ Order my book! Guys’ Trip by Kyle Depiesse Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA Show Notes Are you struggling to find balance in your life and feeling alone in your journey? One of the biggest core beliefs of Guys Trip is that you don't have to sacrifice your personal balance sheet for your professional one because no amount of success at work covers up for failing at home. Most men try to do everything themselves and wind up living their lives as a “lone wolf.” When we open ourselves up to help, critiques, and encouragement from other like-minded men, amazing things can happen!    01:10 - No other success can make up for failure in the home. 02:30 - You need to measure what matters to you. 03:45 - Why men need other men to help them thrive. 05:12 - How do you keep track of the most important things to you?

In this episode, you will learn: How to adapt, stay committed to growth and find community through challenges.   Resources + Links Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse   Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip  https://www.guystrip.co/   Order my book! Guys’ Trip by Kyle Depiesse   Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA Show Notes Joel is a true entrepreneur who knows how to roll with the punches and find opportunities even in challenging times. You'll learn how he was able to pivot his gym and personal training business during the pandemic and turn it into an equipment selling empire. You'll also get insights into Joel's journey of constant self-reflection and evolution. Overall, this episode provides inspiration for how to adapt to changes outside your control and make the most of any situation through action and creativity.    04:15 Meet Father, entrepreneur, and golf lover, Joel Eshelman. 08:45 How Joel grew his client base from 5 to 54 in under 3 months. 13:45 The impact of COVID-19 on a personal trainer's business. 17:15 How can side hustles help during uncertain times? 21:15 What can you do to instill values in your kids? 26:45 Navigating the end of a relationship and co-parenting. 32:30 Sitting in difficult emotions and finding new habits to stay positive. 38:15 Men's golf trips and connecting with growth minded men. 43:45 How are you expanding your business?

In this episode, you will learn: The component to add to your goals to make them more fulfilling. A realization I had after my Ironman experience that changed how I set goals. Resources + Links Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse   Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip  https://www.guystrip.co/   Order my book! Guys’ Trip by Kyle Depiesse   Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA Show Notes In this episode, I’m sharing the component you need to add to your goals and pursuits. We all know how easy it is to get caught up chasing external success and accomplishments, but often that comes at the cost of our relationships. After my Ironman experience, I realized how fulfilling it would have been to share that moment with others. My hope is that as you plan for next year, you'll challenge yourself to include opportunities to connect with other men striving for growth. Life really is better enjoyed together, so consider joining us on an upcoming guys trip!    01:00 Podcasting, personal growth, and goal setting.  03:00 The importance of relationships in achieving success.  04:15 Solo achievement and desire for shared experiences.  05:45 Men's relationships and community.

In this episode, you will learn: Why Matt went to Peru for training and ended up living there. Determining your strengths and weaknesses as an entrepreneur. The most impactful things we make sure are part of every guys trip.   Resources + Links Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse   Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip  https://www.guystrip.co/   Order my book! Guys’ Trip by Kyle Depiesse   Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA Show Notes Travel enriches your life and relationships in so many ways. In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Kinch as he shares some great stories of how he has made a career of creating travel experiences, met his wife through their careers in travel, his perspective on the Inca Trail trip he joined us on with some insights on what sets our Guys Trips apart. Plus, Matt shares some challenges he has overcome in his transition from corporate to starting your own business. Matt and I both create unique experiences for our communities through travel so if you’re looking to travel more in 2024 and plan some bucket list experiences for yourself or looking to join one of ours, stay tuned.    02:45 Entrepreneurship, wellness, and family.  08:30 Canadian culture and accents with a guest from Winnipeg. 11:15 Travel industry career growth with a 12-year marriage.  18:00 Career growth and the decision to move back to a small town. 20:45 Pandemic-related career changes and relocation.  26:30 Building travel businesses through relationships.  32:30 What were your biggest challenges with starting your own business?  35:30 Determining your strengths and weaknesses as an entrepreneur. 41:45 The most impactful things we make sure are part of every guys trip. 44:00 What was it like doing the personal balance sheet with the group of men? 47:00 What are some travel experiences you think people should consider in 2024?

In this episode, you will learn: The 2 things your kids want most. How to show up intentionally for the time you have with your kids.  Resources + Links   Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse   Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip  https://www.guystrip.co/   Order my book! Guys’ Trip by Kyle Depiesse   Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA Show Notes   I’m back with another solo episode that is geared for dads. While you don't have to be a dad to be a part of our community or go on one of our trips, a lot of guys are and there are lessons here that can be applied to other relationships in our lives. Fatherhood can oftentimes feel thankless, and it feels like you're planting all these seeds and maybe you're in a season where you're not seeing a lot of the fruit. Or we find ourselves comparing our day to day life to the highlight reels of other dads. So let me help you with this, perfection isn't the target -  intentionality and being present is. In all of our most important relationships. Here’s a pep talk and reminder that your presence is what matters most.   01:15 Encouragement for fathers in challenging times. 02:15 The personal balance sheet we use at Guys Trip to focus on growth and fulfillment. 03:30 Dads' self-criticism and striving for perfection in parenting.  04:45 Ways to be a supportive and present father.   

In this episode, you will learn: Proverbs and its practical wisdom for daily life. Staying on the right path in life with offense and defense.    Resources + Links  Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip  https://www.guystrip.co/ Order my book! Guys’ Trip by Kyle Depiesse Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA   Show Notes Do you remember Billy Joel’s song, “Only The Good Die Young?” Let’s talk about why I think he got it wrong! 01:27 - Proverbs and its practical wisdom for daily life. 03:02 - Staying on the right path in life with offense and defense.  05:44 - Surrendering to God and faith.  07:16 - Christianity and living a life of purpose.