What happens when one of the best pro skateboarders in the world trades his board for a business plan and then a city council seat?

Today, I sat down with Mikey Taylor, a man who has lived many lives. From being a world-renowned skateboarder to co-founding a brewery that exited for $80 million, to now managing over $300 million in real estate assets and serving as mayor pro tem of Thousand Oaks, California. I mean, where do we even begin?

But what struck me most wasn't just his success, it was his transparency. Mikey opened up about his identity crisis after retiring from skating, the wake-up call in his marriage, and the emotional cost of chasing success at all costs. We talked about how he rebuilt everything from the ground up, this time with his family at the center.

We dive deep into:

🔥What it really takes to build and exit a successful business

🔥The secret sauce behind building a brand people actually connect with

🔥How to invest in real estate without becoming a full-time landlord

🔥The identity shift that comes with letting go of who you were

🔥And why being vulnerable is the most powerful thing you can do online

Mikey reminded me that people don’t connect with perfection, they connect with the journey. The mess, the struggle, the rebuild. And man, this episode cracked something open in me too.

Whether you're building your brand, launching a fund, or figuring out who you are beyond your job title, this conversation is for you.

Tap in. You’ll feel this one.

Key Moments:

1:30 - Who Is Mikey Taylor?

4:13 - Trading a Skateboard for a Business Plan

9:04 - Betting on California Real Estate

13:33 - From Beer Idea to $80 Million Exit

24:03 - The Power of a Mentor

29:04 - 80M in Four Years

35:00 - Letting Go of the Hustle Myth

40:47 - Delegation Is the Only Way

45:04 - $140M Under Construction with a 20-Person Team

52:30 - Merging Missions, Building Momentum

57:25 - TikTok Taught Me This

1:02:06 - The Hardest Part of Running a Fund

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Today I sat down with my friend Shawn Lynch, and I’ve got to tell you, this episode left me deeply moved and wildly inspired.Shawn isn’t just a successful entrepreneur. He’s someone who’s lived a thousand lives in one and every lesson has been hard-earned. From losing his father at 18 to building a $170M+ oil and gas company, flipping over 60 homes, scaling an e-commerce brand to $30M, and now pioneering health and wellness through functional medicine. His story is nothing short of extraordinary.But what got me the most wasn’t the business talk. It was the heart.

In this episode, Shawn opens up about:

🔥Hitting Rock Bottom

From partying, addiction, and jail to building generational wealth, Shawn shares the gritty truth about how his darkest season shaped his drive.

🔥What Success Really Feels Like

We talk about the moment he stopped chasing numbers and started chasing peace and how building a life he doesn’t need a vacation from became his greatest flex.

🔥Wealth, Wellness & Wholeness

Shawn gets real about the toll the hustle can take physically, mentally, and emotionally. He walks us through the pivotal shift that led him to healing, fitness, and fulfillment.

🔥Building Empires Without Burning Out

If you’ve ever tried to juggle 10 things at once, this one’s for you. We talk about hiring, leadership, letting go of control, and why the right people are the secret to scaling and sanity.

🔥Creating a Family on Your Terms

Shawn and his wife Jentry’s journey to parenthood through IVF and surrogacy was beautiful, vulnerable, and intentional. And it made me rethink everything I thought I knew about legacy.

Shawn’s life is proof that you can be wildly ambitious and deeply grounded. That you can have the empire and the peace. The wealth and the wellness. And that fulfillment isn’t found in chasing more. It’s found in doing life with purpose, clarity, and the people you love.

🎧 Hit play, and prepare to be moved, challenged, and lit up.

Key Moments:

2:00 Turning Rock Bottom into a Launchpad

8:58 The Early Hustle

14:00 Buying His First House at 19

19:05 Surviving the 2008 Crash

24:00 Scaling to $170M+ in Revenue

30:00 The One Thing Most Founders Get Wrong

36:00 Healing Through Health

43:00 Why He’s Pulling His Son Out of School

59:00 Advice to His 18-Year-Old Self

1:00:50 Redefining True Wealth

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Today I sat down with DJ Thielen, and let me tell you this episode is going to shake something loose in you.DJ isn’t just a real estate mogul with over 3,500 transactions and $350 million in deals under his belt. He’s a former professional baseball player, a relentless entrepreneur, and a guy who turned childhood adversity into unstoppable drive. Raised by a single mom, battling ADHD, struggling with self-worth, his story is proof that your past doesn’t define your future.

In this episode, DJ opens up about:

🔥 From Abandonment to Greatness

How growing up without a father and in poverty shaped his relentless work ethic and the pivotal moment that changed his life.

🔥 The Power of Manifestation

A childhood note written in third grade led him to play pro baseball and dominate the real estate game. DJ breaks down why what you believe about yourself matters more than anything.

🔥 Rewiring Your Mind for Success

Overcoming limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and the hidden traumas that hold most people back from ever reaching their true potential.

🔥 Why Most Entrepreneurs Are Addicts

We don’t just talk about money and deals. We talk about the dark side, how high performers use work, success, relationships, and even material things to numb deep-seated pain.

🔥 Burning the Boats & Betting on Yourself

Sometimes, the only way forward is to cut ties with what’s no longer serving you whether it’s a toxic relationship, a bad business, or an old version of yourself.

🔥 The ‘Hell Yes’ Rule for Life & Business

DJ shares the one rule that’s changed everything for him and how it can give you clarity in the toughest decisions of your life.

This conversation isn’t just about business or real estate, it’s about transformation. It’s about stepping into who you were meant to be, shedding the weight of your past, and creating a future you’re proud of.

If you’ve ever struggled with doubt, if you’ve ever questioned whether success and fulfillment can coexist, or if you just need a wake-up call to start living the life you deserve, this episode is for you.

🎧 Hit play and let’s dive in.

Key Moments:

3:11 Turning Pain Into Power

6:00 The Brutal Truth About Success & Failure

12:40 The Hidden Cost of Childhood Trauma

16:04 The Only Way To Win

22:28 The ‘Hell Yes’ Rule

29:36 Rewiring Your Brain For Wealth & Success

36:19 The #1 Mistake Entrepreneurs Make

42:45 The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship

50:00 What DJ Would Tell His 20-Year-Old Self

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Website - https://www.djthielenlive.com/

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