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Today I sat down with Tai Lopez for a raw, unfiltered conversation and this went way deeper than I expected. We talked about: why “scam” is the most misunderstood word in business how Tai thinks about hate (and the exact % he watches) the real difference between customers vs. internet critics why most people are stuck in the “middle class trap” learned helplessness, risk aversion, and why people never escape how social media actually created a generation of entrepreneurs why IQ is dropping — and why that’s an advantage if you’re smart the truth about AI (and why most people are using it wrong) Tai’s real definition of happiness (and why it matters more than money) the psychology behind attraction, status, and modern dating We also got into: college being one of the biggest financial traps in America how to think about money vs. inflation long-term why being “normal” today is actually the riskiest path and what Tai would do if he was starting from zero in 2025 This is NOT the polished, scripted version of Tai. This is:real opinions, real frameworks, and the mindset behind how he actually thinks. If you’re trying to: make money onlinebuild a personal brand or escape the 9–5 path you’ll get something out of this.

Mino Lee | How This 22 Year Old Made $1.2M From Tiktok Mino Lee has 500K followers on instagram, he's been scaling his brand on social media for years, having 556 public videos on instagram by 02/01/26 Mino has converted the millions of views he's accumulated into millions of dollars for him, only in his 20s. It's wild to believe a human has the capacity, to be so successful, and the tool of social media has the capacity to reach so many lives. It's really life changing to think about. In this episode I explore: 1.) Does Mino Lee think you should go to college 2.) How to properly dropout of college 3.) How to make money with social media 4.) How to make viral content 5.) Which content gets 1M views 6.) How to handle controversy 7.) How to not 'sell out' Enjoy this episode I love you! ~A.

Have you seen LMNT? It's everywhere Today’s episode is all about the long grind of entrepreneurship, trying, failing, pivoting, until one idea finally clicks. My guest is Robb Wolf. You might know him as a bestselling author and Paleo pioneer, but most importantly, he’s the co-founder of LMNT, the electrolyte brand that’s scaled from a kitchen-table experiment to a $50M+ company. What’s fascinating about Robb’s journey is that he didn’t strike gold on the first try. He built gyms, wrote books, started communities… and only after years of experimenting did LMNT become the breakout success. In this episode, we unpack how he recognized the opportunity, what decisions mattered most in scaling the brand, how he handled controversy, and the lessons every entrepreneur no matter your industry can use to finally build something that lasts. So if you’re grinding through your early ventures, waiting for your big swing to connect, this conversation is going to give you both the blueprint and the motivation to keep going. Let’s jump in here’s Robb Wolf

What if you looked exactly like Adam Sandler—and it changed your life? In this episode, I sit down with Max Kessler, Adam Sandler’s official body double in Happy Gilmore 2. We talk about how a wild coincidence with his name and looks got him in front of Sandler, what it’s really like on set, and why he left corporate America to chase something bigger. Max opens up about: The moment Adam Sandler first met his “twin” Behind-the-scenes stories from Happy Gilmore 2 How to spot real opportunity and take the leap Why comfort zones kill dreams What Hollywood is really like when you’re not a star—but still in the spotlight Whether you’re a Sandler fan, chasing your own creative dream, or stuck in a job you hate, this conversation will light a fire under you. Follow Max KesslerFollow Alex Davis:Instagram: @alexanderkdavisTikTok: @its.alex.davis

From Farm Kid to $300M: How Bucked Up’s CEO Built a Supplement Empire Without Big Beverage In this episode of Finally Ready To Grow, Alex Davis sits down with Ryan Gardner, the self-made CEO of Bucked Up—one of the fastest-growing supplement and energy drink companies in America. Raised on a farm in Utah, Ryan went from selling eggs door-to-door to launching deer antler spray that exploded after being linked to Ray Lewis before the Super Bowl. From there, he built Bucked Up into a $300M/year powerhouse—without ever raising VC funding and without selling to Pepsi, Coke, or Dr. Pepper. We unpack: The wild story behind deerantlerspray.com Why he refused to sell the company to Big Beverage His exact mindset around trend-spotting, execution, and not falling for "shiny object syndrome" What young founders must understand about building momentum without capital If you’re a scrappy entrepreneur, brand builder, or fitness creator, this episode will change the way you think about launching and scaling a business in 2025. Make sure to follow Ryan and his journey: https://www.buckedup.com/ I love you all A.

In this episode of Finally Ready To Grow, Alex Davis sits down with Kris Krohn—serial entrepreneur, investor, and owner of over 6,500 homes—to unpack how he built a real estate empire worth $1.3B+ and a dream life by design. From nearly becoming a doctor to earning $12,500/month in passive income by the time he graduated college, Kris shares the pivotal mindset shifts that launched his career—and the exact strategies that still work today. You’ll learn: Why the 9-to-5 life isn't the only path—and how to create your own How Kris got started with one property and scaled to thousands His 3 business paths: start, buy, or franchise (and which one is best in 2025) Why franchising might be the most overlooked wealth vehicle The #1 thing holding most entrepreneurs back from an exit-worthy business Kris’s reading habits, mentorship advice, and how to win in health, wealth, love & happiness This is a masterclass in building true wealth, purpose, and freedom.

Peter Kell is a serial entrepreneur, copywriting legend, and the world’s leading Video Sales Letter (VSL) expert. Known for scaling brands from $0 to $40M in under a year and driving over $300 million in total online sales, Peter has become the go-to strategist for viral video ads that convert. Beyond marketing, he’s now leading AdVenture Holdings — developing multi-billion dollar ESG infrastructure projects across solar, wind, hydrogen, and sustainable manufacturing. From rock-bottom evictions to building brands and living the Caribbean mansion lifestyle, Peter’s journey is a masterclass in mindset, mastery, and modern media dominance. 🔥 In this explosive episode of Finally Ready To Grow, I sit down with Peter Kell — the $300M marketing wizard and VSL God. We break down:✅ How Peter made $300 million entirely online using VSLs (Video Sales Letters)✅ His exact framework for making $50,000 every two weeks — even starting from zero✅ The mindset shift every 18–25 year old needs to escape the rat race and stop staying broke✅ Why finding the right mentor and vehicle is critical for young entrepreneurs✅ How he pulled off a $250,000 day online, and why most people will never do it✅ The real reason VSLs outperform webinars and other ad formats✅ Why media buying is still one of the highest leverage skills on the planet today Peter shares raw, unfiltered advice for young creators and entrepreneurs who want to break out of the 9–5 trap, stop playing small, and start building real wealth and freedom. If you’re serious about scaling your income, mastering your mindset, and playing the long game — this is the episode you can’t miss. 🌐 PeterKell.com 🟦 Instagram 💼 LinkedIn 🎥 YouTube

Everyone talks about going viral… but no one tells you how to turn hate into income. In this solo episode, I break down how my RageBait Instagram series did 6.4 million views in 90 days—and how I turned that into $13,000 without spending a dollar on ads or selling a course. I’ll walk you through the strategy, the fear, and what I’m building next. If you’re trying to grow a personal brand in 2025, you need to hear this. I love you all A.

I grew up idolizing The Wolf of Wall Street. The money. The mansion. The girl. I didn’t want a relationship—I wanted Naomi. Years later, I lived out a version of that exact fantasy…And realized I had become the villain I once admired. Today, I sit down with Dr. Nadine Macaluso, the real-life Naomi and ex-wife of Jordan Belfort, to expose what the movie left out. We talk about: The darkest scenes too real for HollywoodWhat emotional abuse actually looks likeHow women co-create toxic dynamicsAnd how to know if you’re the narcissist This isn’t just about Jordan. It’s about you. Me. And the fantasy that almost ruined us. Watch until the end—you’ll never see the movie the same way again. Dr. Nadine Macaluso, known to her patients as Dr. Nae, is the real-life inspiration behind Naomi Belfort's character in "The Wolf of Wall Street." She survived a turbulent eight-year marriage to Jordan Belfort, marked by abuse, greed, and trauma. Following her experiences, Dr. Macaluso relocated to California. Her journey of trauma and healing inspired her to return to school at age 39, where she earned her Master's in counseling and a Ph.D. in somatic psychotherapy. She further specialized with a two-year postdoctoral training in the Neuro-affective Relational Model (NARM) If you wanted the first chapter of Nadine's book; Giveaway Nadine's Social's Instagram Tiktok Youtube I love you all

In this 13-minute solo drop, I take you deep inside the most powerful play I’ve ever pulled online. I made $9,000 in under 4 weeks from a single 7-minute Loom video — no sales calls, no fulfillment, no funnels. Just pure leverage from a method I’ve never seen anyone else talk about publicly. Here’s the truth: I found a way to connect a hidden software with LinkedIn to automatically get anyone’s phone number — from CEOs and founders to influencers, investors, and high-ticket clients. No scraping. No spam. No guessing. Just access. And that access turned into opportunity. Then turned into cash. And now it’s a system I’ve sold 25+ times… all while flying to Boston, hitting the gym, and waking up to Stripe notifications before I even checked my phone. In this episode, I break down: — How the idea came to me — What I said in the Loom video — Why the rage bait Instagram page (now at 5.3M views) was the key — And what I’m building next now that this machine is real If you’re tired of fake gurus, tired of cold DMs getting ignored, tired of waiting for someone to “take a chance” on you — this episode is your wake-up call. This isn’t a course. It’s not a mindset talk. It’s raw leverage. Tap in, take notes, and get to work. ~A.

Does caffeine ACTUALLY make you energized? That's what I've been asking for years, and finally I am coming on the podcast, as a 'high performing' individual to reveal what caffeine does to the brain + the body. The results? Are shocking. Most people will drink 1.) Coffee 2.) Energy Drink 3.) Pre-Workout Throughout life there are various tasks to remain energized and tuned in, but today I am going to expose how caffeine actually works, on a chemical level. I hope you like this episode. If you do share it with a friend or a family member. Peace out. ~A.

Here’s the full story of how I pulled off flying across America on short notice to spend multiple days in Las Vegas with none other than Brad Lea—one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the game. This wasn’t just some lucky coincidence. It wasn’t something I stumbled into. It was the direct result of the mindset, strategy, and bold action I’ve been developing for years. Most people wait their entire lives for an opportunity like this—I made it happen. From the moment I got the call to the second I landed in Vegas, every decision I made was calculated. The last-minute flights. The logistics. The energy shift of stepping into a completely different world surrounded by high-level players. I’ll break down exactly what it took to make this happen, what I learned from my time with Brad, and how it solidified my belief that proximity to power changes everything. This episode isn’t just about my story—it’s about showing you how to position yourself for opportunities like this. If you want to know how to go from watching your idols online to sitting in the same room with them, taking notes, having conversations, and building relationships, this is the episode for you. Strap in. This one’s big. ~A.

Here are three non-negotiable moves you must make before the age of 21—especially if you’re a man who wants to achieve something great in life. These three foundational steps will separate you from the masses and put you in the upper 0.01% of society, creating a massive leap forward while most people your age are still trying to figure things out. These are the exact three moves I made before turning 21 that changed my life forever. 1. Move out of your small town (500–1,000 miles away) – If you stay in the same environment that shaped you, you’ll never outgrow the limits it placed on you. Distance forces expansion. 2. Rebuild yourself from nothing – No safety nets, no comfort zone, no old reputation to fall back on. This is where you forge true independence and resilience. 3. Build a company (Freedom) – If you don’t control your income, you don’t control your life. The earlier you start, the faster you separate yourself from the 9–5 trap. These three steps aren’t just theory. I did them. And they worked. If you want to hear the full breakdown of how and why these moves will change your life, this episode is for you. I love you all—now let’s build. ~A.

Gratitude is one of life's greatest tools if used correctly. The problem? The world is always telling us to be grateful and live in the present moment, but the use case never makes sense. We're always prompted to be grateful in a vacuum when nothing really is happening, and so when we spend time framing up gratitude, we're left just feeling slightly happy or normal. The other day, however, I had an experience that was life-altering. Gratitude no longer existed in a vacuum; instead, it existed in the place that it always needed to. A place to calm me down and center me when life was getting rough and getting in the way. Enjoy this episode it'll really change the way you see things. It changed the way I saw things. ~A.

The definition of luck is when opportunity meets preparation. Most people will sit around and not allow themselves to ever get lucky; they'll look at other people and just think, wow. How is that even possible? How is it possible that this person is always the one to get lucky, and I'm just getting the crappy end of the stick? Well, lucky for you, this episode breaks down exactly what you're doing wrong in life and how to fix it to get the most out of everything you're doing. Legitimately, life is one of the most abundant sources of wealth. You just need to understand the 5 levels to accessing all of its abundance. I love you all ~A.