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  • NICK CURRAN: BJJ, Coaching, Outdoors Enthusiasm, Mental Health, Friend to All
    2025/05/16

    In today's episode we are joined by regular guest our fight companions, coach and fellow bjj purple under Kyle Watson/Watson Martial Arts - Nick Curran! Nick is not only a great friend to the show but has been listening since our first episode all the way back in December of 2023! Nick's episode was recorded just before the last CXBJJ tournament so only natural the subject matter would dive deep into jiu jitsu, how it has impacted Nick, brought him community, patience, and spilled over into how he gives back to the community! An episode a long time in the making, whether you're an athlete, love the outdoors, or are just here to listen to a great guy talk about life - Nick has you covered this episode!

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    0:00 intro

    0:20 sponsors

    2:25 introducing Nick

    5:10 beginning bjj

    22:05 winning mindset

    37:05 CXBJJ

    43:30 experience at other gyms

    51:55 outdoors enthusiasm

    1:02:40 work/business

    1:18:55 TSG + outro

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    1 時間 22 分
  • POSITIVELY IMPACTING PEOPLE: Hardscaping Business, Relationships, Fatherhood (feat. Joe Francke)
    2025/05/13

    In today's episode we are joined by the head of Big Bend Landscaping - Joe Francke! A son of Kentucky who transplanted to the Lou in his youth, Joe is not only a thriving entrepreneur as the head of one of the biggest and highest rated landscaping/hardscaping firms here at home (with ASTONISHING low turnover) but he is also a dedicated husband and father - taking his southern influence of positively impacting people to the next level in the markets and at home! Whether you're moving to somewhere completely new, running a business, or parenting young ones, Joe has something valuable for you to hear!

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    0:00 intro

    0:20 sponsors

    2:20 introducing Joe/business origins

    11:35 leadership

    16:55 fatherhood

    25:00 wild stories from business

    53:25 Kentucky culture

    1:05:05 TSG + outro

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    1 時間 6 分
  • JUNIOR SILVA: BJJ Black Belt/Academy Owner, Operating Multiple Businesses, Fatherhood, Faith, Family
    2025/05/09

    In today's episode we are so pleased to bring you another huge staple in the STL BJJ scene...the head of Revive BJJ in St. Charles and a marquee member of TAC Team - Junior Silva! Junior is a huge part of many people's bjj tenure throughout STL and his story dives deep into his youth in Brazil, coming to the US (Miami by way of STL), running multiple businesses here locally, his faith as a Christian and how this plays a part in raising his kids. A soft spoken guy with a hell of a lot of heart, we are so grateful for this time with Junior and we know there's something in here for everyone!

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    0:00 intro

    0:20 sponsors

    2:25 introducing Junior/martial arts origins

    7:30 entrepreneurship in Brazilian culture/Juniors life

    14:25 coffee company

    22:35 TAC Team

    29:30 how bjj has changed

    33:55 being your own boss

    42:20 teaching kids values

    46:00 growing up in Brazil

    48:10 fatherhood

    58:25 TSG + outro

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  • PROFESSOR CUTZ: Joe Heintz Life of Barbering, Boxing, Growth Through Fatherhood
    2025/05/06

    In today's episode we are pleased to bring you Joe Heintz! Joe is a local STL barber and boxer, his days cutting hair stemming all the way back to when he and Zach were coming up in sports together. An avid professional not only in building relationships through his chair, but Joe also has turned his passion for boxing into a professional endeavor at the same time! All this while maintaining healthy relationships at home and investing time as a devoted father too. For stories, business advice, fighting perspective, there's something here for everyone to tap into!

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    0:00 intro

    0:20 sponsors

    2:25 introducing Joe

    4:25 boxing origins

    15:35 relationship with pain

    24:00 barber school

    27:55 crazy barber stories

    35:10 how styles change over time

    39:25 fighting urge to quit

    44:05 fatherhood

    56:25 staying present

    1:02:30 TSG + outro

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    1 時間 4 分
  • MIKE ROGERS: Coaching, Gym Ownership, Fatherhood, BJJ OG in STL
    2025/05/02

    In today's episode we are joined by one of STL's longest practicing bjj players, coaches, and gym owners - the head of SCMMA - Mike Rogers! A dedicated father and business owner, join us as Mike breaks down his history growing up in Oakville, seeing MMA mature through it's early days, coaching around local greats like Joaquin Buckley and Tyrone Woodley, and his multiple business ventures while remaining a dedicated and loving father!

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    0:00 intro

    0:20 sponsors

    2:25 introducing Mike

    12:00 how has MMA changed since the 90’s

    15:45 opening SCMMA

    19:30 application to business

    38:45 average fighters vs great fighters

    49:35 should kids start with wrestling or bjj

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    1 時間 8 分
  • DISCOMFORT ZONE: Scott Schuessler's Life of Travel, Hunting, Building Houses, Private PT Practice
    2025/04/29

    In today's episode our special guest is none other than the visionary behind Adventure Unknown where we and many other Punchline Productions based podcasts produce our shows - Scott Schuessler! Scott has an incredible wealth of experience from raising three girls, starting his own private PT clinic, funneling his earnings into this amazing space we get to record in every week, travel and hunting adventures and so much more! Please like, comment, and subscribe for more!

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    1 時間 14 分
  • THE RETURN OF REMINGTON KNIGHT: Fathering Twins, Life Lessons, Architecture
    2025/04/25

    In today's episode we are joined for the second time (as far as formal episodes) by our good friend, father now of THREE, architect, husband, bjj purple belt at WMA - REMINGTON KNIGHT! This episode is a deep dive into fatherhood as Remington is now fathering twins making him a parent of 3! Whether you're expecting, have twins, or just want to laugh at how our man is losing so much sleep, there is something here for you!

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    0:00 intro

    0:20 sponsors

    2:20 Reintroducing Remington

    7:05 what it like raising twin girls, three total?

    57:40 how architecture relates to parenting

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    1 時間 28 分
  • How Alex Fairbanks Took Small Town, Midwest Values Into LUXURY Home Sales in Northern California
    2025/04/22

    In today's episode we are joined by a very special guest, without whom NONE OF THIS would be possible - Alex Fairbanks! Alex is an accomplished real estate agent, mentor, team leader, and of course - Zach mentored under Alex many years ago. It is said many times in this podcast that the influence Alex has over people comes deep from his values and remembering that is the relationship that builds the business. Alex found his niche in luxury homes out in Sacramento CA. Tap in as we break down his humble origins, moving from the midwest out to the coast, and lot of cool experiences between him and Zach over the years!

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    0:00 intro

    0:20 sponsors

    3:00 introducing Alex

    9:05 moving from midwest to CA/meeting

    38:50 why luxury?

    43:40 personal growth after relocation

    49:55 travel and adventures

    1:06:45 TSG + outro

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    1 時間 8 分