Primal King Podcast: Recent Episodes

Derek Wilson

Derek Wilson walked away from a 6-figure salary, sold his dream home and started over with his young family in rugged central Idaho to save the family ranch after his father's death. Building his new life revealed the simple but effective shifts in mindset that anyone can access to create a life they love in ANY circumstance. Derek's podcast and interviews help countless others reframe their perspective about what happiness and success look like in 3 key areas: Liberation (recognizing and breaking free from a lack of fulfillment), Lifestyle (living with intent instead of by default), and Legacy (building change that lasts).

All good things must come to an end and it is time for the Primal King Podcast to ride off into the sunset.

After more than 5 years and 260 episodes, Derek is wrapping up the ride of a lifetime. To say that he is humbled and grateful for all of your support would be an understatement.

Just as life changes and experience changes, so does the direction of what someone wants to talk about and who they want to talk to. That is exactly where Derek found himself while making this difficult decision.

Make sure that you check out this final episode because there are some MAJOR updates for what the future holds and it might not be too long before he's back at it with a different direction that hopefully you will all love.

Are you a part of the "useful class" or the valuable class?

It seems like we have gotten to a point in our country where people that bring the lowest overall value to our society recieve the most financial gain. This isn't a victim claim but rather a call out to those out there doing the most important and fulfilling work that almost always goes completely unrecognized.

There will be people that trade (basically) fake numbers on a computer screen all day on Wall Street that make billions yet the people that literally build society struggle to get by. People that trade rounding errors on currencies around the world have multiple beach homes yet the individuals building those homes can't afford a house. How did we get here?

In this episode, Derek wants to give a shout out to those that are out there doing work that may go unnoticed yet is the most essential work that can be done; the work that makes our society better and the work that is needed by all of us. He also gets into why it is that he is launching a beef stick line specifically made to honor those individuals and how it all came about...

Do you ever feel like you are just smack dab in the middle of it? Maybe you aren't necessarily right at the starting line and you definitely haven't gotten to the other side so you don't know where to go or if you'll ever actually get to where you are going? If so, this episode is for you...

Derek heard a saying years ago that "we shouldn't talk about our wounds, just our scars." The reason behind this saying is that wounds are still open and they can be difficult to talk about. However, what do the people do that have the wounds? Who can the people that are right in the middle of their storm listen to that can relate? Maybe we should talk about our wounds after all and not wait until they have been fully healed.

This isn't an episode to talk about "oh poor me because things are hard." It's an episode about understanding that many of us are right in the middle of everything and we're not alone. It could be in the middle of raising kids or growing a business or a struggling marriage or so many other things. If that's you, you're going to be okay one way or the other because being in the middle of it is a hell of a lot better than never starting...and there's an army of people just like you going through similar trials.

You've all gotten to know Derek and Jess pretty well over the past few years so would you ever imagine that Jess is becoming a prepper? Well, maybe...

We know how weird some of the things that are happening seem to be. A highly divided election season. Inching closer and closer to what could turn into WW3. Port strikes that could threaten supply chains. Natural disasters impacting millions of people. The list goes on and on. So, what should we do? Should we become preppers and just hunker down for a few months?

Derek and Jess dive into what it looks like to be prepared in an uncertain time. Does that mean burrying gold in the back yard and living a terrified existence? Not at all. Does it mean that we all could be a little more prepared just in case? Absolutely.

Make sure to tune into this episode where you can learn what it looks like to have a sensible approach for anything that could be heading our way.

Every generation has it's challenges when it comes to marriage. In the old days, isolation with your spouse could be an issue or the fact that you may not have had access to very many potential mates before getting married.

Nowadays, we have a whole different set of issues. Whether it's access to those old flames through social media or if it's the access to being able to see just about anything we want anytime we want, it can really stress a relationship in ways that we haven't ever dealth with before.

The question is this; how hard is it to stay married in this new digital age and if you can stay married, how hard is it to have a great marriage? What are the do's and don'ts? In this episode, Derek and Jess break it down and share some of their insight having been married for 17 years and most of that being in the digital age.

As humans, we all want to world to bend to our will. So often we want others to think like us or see things how we see them. We also know that isn't real life to have those expectations...

In this episode, Derek breaks down how important it is to simply trust the process and don't try to do everything our way. As difficult as it can be, there are natural laws, roadmaps and clues to the success that we want in just about every area.

Whether it's spirituality, fitness, business or a number of other areas, there are ways to achieve success but the question is...can you submit long enough to get it???

How do you handle those "hard conversations" with your kids? Is it with anger and strict consequences? Is it with compassion and being somewhat of a pushover? Does it maybe even vary from instance to instance?

In this episode, Derek and Jess dive into what they have been doing recently with the hard conversations. As your kids get older and inevitably get themselves into some trouble here and there, what is the best way to navigate it in a way that sets boundaries but doesn't cause resentment?

There most likely isn't any "right answer" to this question but Derek and Jess hope that opening up the conversation around this will lead to some clarity if this is something that you are struggling with!

Have you thought to yourself in the past few years that nothing seems to make sense? Have you had a friend that does things or makes decisions that don't make sense? I'm pretty sure we all have...

When you can figure out this ONE thing, you can start seeing through all of the fog. You can see why people, politicians, corporations and even yourself keep making decisions that may not make any sense. Once you know, you can use it to your advantage and not only see through the fog, but you'll be able to go out and crush it in your own life!

Sometimes it's really easy to take things personal. Maybe it's that guy that cut you off in traffic. Maybe it's that rude cashier or even that fight with a friend that you never saw coming. Maybe it's even someone taking their life that you would have never expected...

The reality is, we don't ever truly know what someone may be going through but our reactions usually don't take those thoughts into mind. Yes, people should always have a certain amount of kindness and decency but it's also very easy for us to be so self-focused that no matter what the reason may be, we take it personal...and it may be destroying us for no reason.

In today's episode, Derek goes into the topic of how sometimes the best thing that we can do is chalk up some of our negative reactions to what may be going on in someone else's life and it may not be out you at all and that requires us to have a little bit of grace and understanding.

Derek and Jess don't get a lot of time to spend doing absolutely nothing...but it happened this past weekend on a cruise ship to Mexico and back!

We all know how easy it is for us to get in the day to day grind and sometimes what we all need is a change of environment and, perhaps, a change of pace to learn some real lessons.

This episode is based around the two biggest takeaways that Derek and Jess learned from being able to take a couple days away from the ranch, the kids, the work and everything else to re-charge and re-focus. This should be a good lesson for all of us to consider even if we aren't on a cruise ship anytime soon!

We all want bigger and better. It may be the bank account, the house, the car or just about anything. Here is the question that Derek and Jess ask in this episode...is better ACTUALLY better?

Our life is just a giant collection of decisions. If we make one decision, it could affect several other things. So often in life we don't really think about the downstream affect of what becoming better may actually mean in other areas of life. If you want the billion dollar business, will that impact your home life? If you want the six pack abs, will it impact your relationships?

There may not be a "one size fits all" answer to this question but Derek and Jess dive into the tricky topic about better not always actually being better...

How is it that we have gotten to a point that down seems up and left seems right? How is it that we almost feel like we are living in an alternate reality? In this episode, Derek breaks down exactly how we got here and what we can do to improve our lives using this exact model...

Calley Means has gained a ton of traction over the past year and there's good reason. He is someone that graduated from Stanford and Harvard business schools and then went on to be a pharmaceutical and food consultant. Like so many of us, he had an event take place that changed his entire trajectory: seeing his mother get diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and pass away 13 days later. This led him to find his true life mission which turned out to be leading the way for alternative ways to become healthier which also led him into a fight with\ big food and big pharma.

Although many of us know that some of the so-called "experts" don't have our best in mind, Calley has been on the inside and knows why this all works.

Is it some massive conspiracy?

Is it a coordinated attack on the American people?

Is it just simply greed?

This is a must-listen episode if you want to know the TRUTH behind how our food is now a weapon and what you can do about it to take back control and live as healthy as possible!

Human beings can handle just about anything. We can struggle through loss, heartbreak, job loss, financial collapse and so much more. The one thing that we CAN'T handle over even a short period of time is chaos. It can literally make us go crazy...

What some may not realize is that we were about a quarter inch away from absolute chaos just a few short days ago. If that shot had been just a few millimeters over, we may be watching chaos unfold like none of us have ever seen. Are we out of the woods now though? Derek doesn't think so.

This episode is not meant to be "doom and gloom." Instead, it is an intense look into what we should all be focusing on in this moment in history. It is an episode that should serve as a warning and a call to action; we have to get better and be better. It's our obligation. It's our duty.

When you live your day-to-day life, you may not think that you are making any type of an impact. It's very easy to discount what you do...

In this episode Derek and Jess dive into how the peaks and valleys of life can be hard but just a few kind words can change everything. If you think that what you do doesn't matter, this is the episode that you HAVE to listen to.

Derek and Jess are celebrating their 17 year wedding anniversary! Rather than just talking about how easy it has been, they decided to get real and lay out their best and worst qualities...

Often times in business, there will be team building exercises and personality tests and many other tools to help each other communicate at the highest level. Derek had an experience with a company that actually had the upper-level management lay out what they think the others' best and worst qualities were. This can help show an outside perspective of how people perceive one another and give insight into how you show up.

While this can be very uncomfortable, it can also spark conversations that will spur growth. Derek and Jess wanted to do this very exercise in front of you all in hopes that it will not only help them in their marriage journey but also to inspire these conversations to happen in your relationship.

Communication, honesty and growth has been key to their marriage and it can also be key to yours...if you're willing to do it.

You are encouraged to take this episode's topic back to your significant other and get real. Your relationship will be better for it in the long run...

Do you have days that feel like you are on a rollercoaster and the only thing you want to do is get off? In this episode, Derek and Jess take you through "how they do it." Hint; they don't do it well despite what some people may think...

Pursuing greatness will always be much harder and take much longer than we think so how is it that you can get through all of the days that feel like the lowest of lows? You keep going. You may cry (as Jess talks about). You might threaten to sell everything and go live in a subdivision (like Derek talks about). However, you dig down deep and keep going because the breakthrough always comes after the breakdown. You'll see how the day and even weeks of hell turned into one of the best and most rewarding days that they have had...simply because they kept going.

Ian Smith became known worldwide virtually overnight because of his stance on the lockdowns just a few short years ago. While most of the country was hunkering down and waiting on their "leaders" to tell them what they could do and how they could live, Ian took a different path: he refused to be locked down.

Despite numerous fines, arrests and becoming a national villain for so many that were on board with the Covid policies, Ian made the decision to stay true to his beliefs. Some people love him. Some people hate him. Whatever your thoughts are on Ian, it's impossible to argue with his determination and backbone to stay true to what he believes.

In this episode, Derek and Ian dive deep into his story and look at how he made his way through hell and come out the other side. If you struggle with sticking to what you believe in and how to stick to your beliefs, this is a must listen episode!

What do you accept as "normal?" Why do you think it's normal if it isn't right?

After a recent trip to the Bay Area, Derek reflects on a conversation that he had that drove home the fact that sometimes, there may be no coming back.

Sometimes the only way to stop doing something is to keep it from escalating yet so often, we let it get to that point anyways. Whether it comes to crime in our cities, our southern border or our own fitness or relationships, there is danger in simply accepting bad behavior.

In this episode, Derek breaks down how this happens and how to keep it from ever escalating beyond the point of no return because by that time, it's probably too late...

Life and business isn't all rainbows and lollipops despite what we see on Instagram. Usually, especially if you are trying to accomplish big goals, there will be more problems that most feel like they can handle. What then?

Recently Derek and Jess had to make a MASSIVE change in their business in order for it to be sustainable. It wasn't an easy decision. It certainly wasn't comfortable. How did they get through it? Honesty.

This episode breaks down exactly how they faced the problem and how they proceeded to deal with it. As with anyone, they definitely don't have it all "figured out." However, this will be an episode to give you the picture on how they dealt with this big decision and how it was received by their customers and hopefully this can help you if or when you are in a similar situation.

So many conversations in "podcast land" are all about what people did when they first got started years ago. What were the struggles that they went through? What were the challenges that they faced? What should they have done differently? There is only one problem that can come up with this method: do they even remember what is was REALLY like in the beginning?

In this episode, Derek brought on Charlie Adams, Founder and CEO of the Naughty Dog, who is in the beginning stages of building a business with a massive upside. They got into ALL of the messy-ness that happens in the first few months into the first couple years of starting a business. Things like:

-What it looks like to start a brand new business

-How long do you wait to actually make the jump and go all in

-How to know if you are scaling at the right speed

-What sacrifices will need to be made to actually "make it"

If you are someone that is new in business or if you are someone considering taking the plunge to start a business, this will be a refreshingly new approach to hear from Charlie about what it takes to get something off the ground and still not know with 100% certainty what the potential will actually be. This will serve as a guide as well as an inspiration to put you on the best path for your success!

After Derek started watching the new Netflix Docu-series all about the infamous website Ashley Madison, he HAD to bring this awkward question to Jess; could Ashley Madison actually be good for certain marriages?

For anyone that has been listening for long, you will know that some of these questions have a way of making Jess a little embarassed and this one is no different. It is an intriguing thought experiment however...could someone cheating on their spouse in secret somehow actually help the marriage? In this "Couples Edition," Derek and Jess tackle the uncomfortable topic of infidelity while bring their own flavor of awkward humor and you won't want to miss it!

Keith has a famously unique story: he went from being a pastor of a church to living very "loose" and even ended up dating a porn star. That's not something that you hear too much. He eventually ended his first marriage and found his true love and he thought all would be well forever until he heard the words that no married man ever wants to hear from his wife..."my life is better without you in it."

Rather than just throwing in the towel and getting a second divorce, those words sent Keith on a journey to be the most attractive man he could be for his wife and the results were mind blowing. Not only did he not end up in another divorce, his relationship is nothing short of on fire with his now long time wife.

The results were so good in fact, other people started asking him how he did it which eventually led to him starting Married Game where he has helped hundreds of men rekindle the fire and passion that so often goes out after years of being with someone.

If you have any thoughts that things could be better in the bedroom and in that in turn would make things better in every aspect of your relationship, this is a must listen episode!

Should you FORCE your kids to do anything? Is it good parenting to actually make them do things even if they really don't want to?

In this episode, Derek and Jess dive into the question on whether or not you should make your kids play sports. Coming from a sports background, Derek has his thoughts but Jess has a different experience based on her upbringing...so her answer might surprise you.

We live in a culture where we often times hear that we shouldn't force our kids to do certain things and we shouldn't force them to be uncomfortable. Is that the best path? Derek and Jess will dive into this dilemna and how they have handled it with their four kids and how you can handle it as well.

On this week's episode, Derek and Jess go completely off the rails with an AI Generated "Ask Us Anything...

With all of the stress and turmoil in the world, the Couples Edition decides to take a break from all of the serious topics and just have a little bit of fun. Since this topic was last second, they decided to ask the AI machine to generate some silly questions to answer and it didn't disappoint.

If you are sick of all of the negativity and heaviness of current events OR if you just want a chance to laugh at Derek and Jess, this is the episode to tune into!

Nick Thayer is a Coast Guard veteran and developed a love of fitness that led him into becoming a Crossfit coach. That passion didn't stop there though and it ended up leading him to a place that he never could have expected; The Tactical Games.

The Tactical Games will push even the most fierce competitors and warriors to their limits. With a mixture of physical hardship and precision shooting, The Tactical Games can humble just about anybody. Nick knew as soon as he was introduced to it, he was hooked for life.

Nick started at TTG though a marketing position but his drive and love for the competition eventually propelled him into becoming the Owner and President where he has been able to explode the business. Everyone from A list celebritities to hardened Special Operators and congresswomen have now been a part of The Tactical Games and it is only just beginning.

Make sure to check out this episode to see what it is like to push the boundaries on what you think is possible as well as how Nick went from quitting the high school basketball team to crushing it in the business world.

Sometimes marriage can make us all a little complacent. We may gain a few extra pounds or we may start taking for granted all of the things that got us together in the first place. So, if you woke up single tomorrow, would you be attractive to date? It's a weird question but it's one worth asking...

Derek and Jess take on this question after they saw it posed on a Facebook post and they walk you through how marriage can actually lead us to showing up less than what we could be simply because we are comfortable.

If you've been together with your significant other for a long time, you have to check out this episode so you can ask yourself the question on whether or not you are marketable or if it's time to get it together...

This week Derek and Jess dive into the topic of marriage and where it should rate in regards to everything else in life. We live in the "hustle" culture that can make us think that there are many things more important than a marriage but is that true? Well, maybe at certain points...

Derek and Jess talk about marriage and how to make it a priority even when things are busy. They also dive into intimacy, staying connected and how Jess can be the "stuck up cat" sometimes. You'll hear all about it in this episode!

TJ Morris aka "Bear" has had a pretty incredible path to where he is now which is the owner and CEO of several different businesses and ventures as well as leading a massive YouTube following.

From starting out as a drummer in a metal band that couldn't get gigs booked and deciding to make enough money to be able to get his own shows and book other bands to play with them to a wobbly path to finding his faith and all the way up to huge business success, the story alone is worth a listen.

However, TJ has made big waves in the "Prepper" space simply by staying away from what he calls "Doomer Porn" and sticking to common sense ways that all of us can have a little extra insurance in the event that it's needed. His knowledge and level-headed philosophy is now providing the much needed information to help us all be prepared in the event that our society takes a turn for the worse. When you mix in his personality and his strong faith, this will be an episode that will be worth listening to multiple times!

It's Couples Edition time again! This week, Derek and Jess dive into the complex issue of how hard is too hard when it comes to pushing your kids...

So often in our modern society, we see kids being held to less and less of a standard. We have turned into a culture of "if it feels good do it" and that has become a problem. Everywhere we look it seems like there are spoiled, entitled, ungrateful little turds and why is that happening? Is it because of a lack of standards? Derek and Jess think so.

We all wonder if we are being too hard or too soft on our kids. If we push them hard they might rebel but if we go too soft they won't build character. Where is the line?

Derek and Jess do their best to navigate these questions and their overall parenting philosophy that will help push the discussion of how we can raise the best kids possible.

We here a lot about how we are now in the period of time with the most anxious, depressed and addicted society that we have ever had. Why is that?

While there could be several reasons for this, whether it is diet, purpose or a number of other factors, could it actually be the GAP?

In this episode, Derek breaks down why this GAP could actually be one of the driving factors for why we continue living in the anxious and depressed state that we have gotten into.

How do you keep going when things get hard? What is the fuel that you use? Or...do you just quit...

What most people fail to realize in our "instant delivery" society is that almost anything that is worthwhile takes time. It also takes more resolve and mental toughness than we are ever led to believe. Businesses often fail in the first couple of years but why is that? Could it be that too many of us simply give up when things get really hard?

In this "Couples Episode," Derek and Jess each chime in on how they are able to play the mental game that allows them to keep going through the hard times. They also cover the realistic challenges that we'll all face even if you don't see them from the big social media influencers. They bring you real life...

Aaron Zar is the owner of SLNT, one of the most important businesses out there that is taking the drawbacks and potential hazards of current technology head on. They are entrusted by military, governments, business leaders and travelers who want to have the peace of mind knowing their information is safe.

SLNT's mission is simple; to empower humanity to reclaim their right to disconnect.

In this episode, Derek and Aaron dive deep into what risks are associated with the devices that we all use on a daily basis. It can be everything from privacy and data breaches, to potential tracking information and even potential health risks from EMF's that are emitted.

We can all say how much we wish we could just "go back to the good ole' days" before our phones and devices were a part of everyday life but it's not going to happen. Since we have to deal with the situation we are in and perhaps not the one we want, what do we do?

Aaron will walk you through how to best mitigate these risks as well as how he uses social media and refuses to let social media use him. We live in a new world with new risks and challenges and this episode will be sure to help you navigate your way through.

Telling the truth is easy, right? None of us ever want to be liars. However, it can also be one of the most difficult things in life and in business...

A little lie here about why a customer didn't get their order earlier.

A little lie there about something to your spouse.

These all add up and the outcome is NEVER good. Sooner or later, truth will always come out.

Derek and Jess had two different experiences within hours of each other that actually compelled them to re-record their planned episode because it seemed like they were being called to share this specific message this week.

Whether you have a business or not, the lessons shared here will be vital to living the best life possible!

If you aren't getting the results you want, here's why...you aren't making the choices and decisions that people would make to get the results you want.

If you want to be rich...you can't make poor people decisions

If you want to be fit...you can't make overweight people decisions

If you want a great marriage...you can't make single people choices

Success in nearly every area of life leaves clues and if you can break down the way that people act in order to accomplish the goals that they want, you can achieve anything that they have.

If you struggle with getting the results that you want, just understand that you are a few decisions away. You can do this.

After being together for over 20 years, are we still the same people? Of course not. After all, if you're the same person you were 20 years ago then you obviously haven't evolved or grown. If we all grow over the timespan of our marriages, how can we make sure that we grow together and not apart? That is a big topic...

In this Couples Episode, Derek and Jess talk about when their mental growth started to happen and how it all started. They both grew up in small towns and sometimes it can be easy to stay in the same thought process forever if you aren't careful.

If you wonder how to grow a business with your spouse and how to keep growing as individuals TOGETHER, this is a great episode to check out!

When is the last time that you committed to ANYTHING good or healthy for 75 days? How about for 30 days? How about for even 14 days?

Most of us, if we are being completely honest, will have a hard time remembering. It's very easy to work on developing "healthy" habits but so often life will throw us curveballs that knock us off track. It could be the unexpected travel. It could be the last minute work meetings or schedule changes. The truth is that most of us become a victim of what is going on around us and we never truly own the day.

If you have wondered why it is that you can't seem to stay consistent for any period of time, make sure to check out this "Couples Edition" to see how Derek and Jess have managed to create consistency and the results that will inevitably come along with it!

Social media is like a fun house mirror at the circus; there is some truth to it but it's an absolute distortion of reality. All of the "successful" people that you see have one true thing in common and it's not the Lambos and beachfront properties...it's that they've all FAILED more times than they could count.

It isn't popular to talk about failing. In fact, if you have any ego at all, it can actually be very embarassing.

What if we knew that the ONLY way to accomplish the goals that we have is through failure? Would you be more likely to fail?

Derek talks about a few very specific instances of failure that have happened and how it has allowed him to grow despite the ego hits. These examples will show you why it is these "successful" people that we all see seem to continue winning...but it's always after failure.

If you live rural you definitely know what a bungee cord is. You've probably used them to tie down things or strap things in at some point. So...what does a bungee cord have to do with us holding back our progress?

In this episode, Derek dives deep into stretching our capacity and how it is the single greatest factor in growing our mindset and mental toughness.

Most of us will never know why we are holding ourselves back because most of us won't ever push the limits far enough to know what we're actually capable of. It's hard to know how far we can stretch ourselves if we stay in our comfort zone. Almost all lives that aren't fulfilled come back to a capacity problem. If you are wondering what is keeping you from hitting that next level, this is the episode specifically made for YOU!

Derek had a memory pop up from two years ago that can teach us all a HUGE lesson...

Two years ago, his daughter wasn't able to get a single minute of playing time in her team's championship game. With Derek's history in sports, he wasn't used to not being in the game and it was even harder to see his daughter not get a single second of playing time.

This may not seem like the end of the world for most but kids take things like this pretty hard. They feel like it's "unfair" and want to become a victim. Is that attitude one that will help you have success though?

When we go through our own version of the storm, it can be very hard to move forward. We may want to just feel sorry for ourselves or think that it's taking to long to get to the daylight.

After two short years, Derek's daughter is now pulled up to the varsity team and getting tons of playing time (as an 8th grader) because of what happened after that day two years ago.

When it feels like everything is coming down on you, keep moving forward. It may only be an inch at a time...but over time those inches will turn into miles and you won't even recognize where you used to be.

We always hear how much people that achieve greatness have to sacrifice. Almost everyone has their own "success story" that they talk about. It could be the amount of hours that they had to put in. It could be how hard they had to work. It may be how much money they invested or borrowed. These are stories that are talked about ALL THE TIME.

But what about the cost of greatness that could impact our mental health?

What about the amount of hate that could come your way at any time?

After a week in Vegas and seeing what his former boss went through after some controversy, Derek is taking you through the little talked about downside of success: the amount of people that don't actually want you to succeed. It was on full display after his fromer boss' incident recently.

Not only will Derek walk you through what this looks like but more importantly, how you get past it. The jealousy and nay-sayers should NEVER hold you back. If you have ever felt this or if you are planning on achieving greatness, this is a must listen episode!

We all want to believe that we are irreplaceable, right? After all, most of us think we are the most important person ever created...but what if we actually aren't that important at all?

In the past couple weeks, we have seen two of the most respected and successful coaches in football retire and each of them had their replacement hired within 48 hours. We've all seen loved ones and famous people pass away and life still goes on. What do you think will actually happen when it's your time to pass on? Most likely the same thing...

Understand that this shouldn't be all "doom and gloom" though. It is actually very freeing when you know that most of the world will move on when you're gone so you might as well keep that perspective when it comes to living to your truest form. In other words, if no one (outside of our closest friends and some family members) really cares, we should be able to eliminate all fear and attack life the way that we should...ALL OUT!

Tune into this episode if you struggle with a fear of judgement or if you just struggle to take in criticism. It will be a game changer!!!

Jeramiah Solven is a decorated former Army Ranger, an Ultra Racer (completing multiple 100+ mile races), a podcast host and a leadership and high performance coach. To say that he has completerd a few challenging things in his life would be a huge understatement.

In this converstaion, Derek and Jeramiah dive into not just deciding what you want in life like so many will try to do and most likely fail. Why is that? Because it always comes back to who you must become in order to achieve what you want. It's not a destination, it's an identity.

This will be the hard hitting episode around mental toughness that will push you through all of those goals that you set for this new year and will also provide you with some of the critical tools needed to live the best life possible!

It's hard to argue that we have moved from a spiritual world to a digital world. Data, metrics and measurements have taken over where we might have been able to clearly hear our intuition. We can complain about it but we're all guilty.

If everything you do is only based on logic and data, are you missing out on a critical voice? Maybe even the voice of God? Derek believes so...

In this episode, Derek does his best to lay out a couple of real world stories that made him realize that the 6th sense that some talk about isn't some sort of woo-woo, fairy dust stuff...it's as real as any data that could be captured on a computer.

Ignore those feelings and that "voice" at your own peril...

Will 2024 be one of, if not the most, chaotic years most of us have ever seen? If so, what can we do to THRIVE despite any of the chaos?

Do you have a gut feeling that we are walking into a pretty volatile year? So many people seem to have the feeling that we are. With so many different things that could escalate into chaos such as middle eastern wars, our southern border being wide open, civil unrest, high interest, cost of living and inflation and the list goes on and on. It seems like the table has been set for a very challenging year.

With that being said, we are not put here to live in a spirit of fear. In fact, it may be the best year ever to show your courage and mental toughness...if you have it.

In this episode, Derek and Jess cover some of the heavy issues that could be heading our way but at the same time they lay out exactly what can be done to not only survive 2024 regardless of how tough it gets but how to THRIVE regardless of the circumstances!

Frank Sell has been an entreprenuer for over 20 years and has the bumps and bruises to show it. It all started with a $100 investment into a VHS tape to learn how to fix hail damaged cars.

For anyone that has ever started and grown a business, they know exactly how hard it can be to get things up and going. On the other hand, having someone tell you what you'll make and when you'll work and not work can be equally as hard so Frank chose the path of an entrepreneur.

One of his famous quotes as to how he has achieved his success is "pound the pavement so hard that they'll send you a bill to fix the potholes," and that's exactly what he did.

After getting the taste of success, Frank when on to start multiple other businesses and is now in the process of scaling his coffee business called "Get SH!T Done!" Coffee Co which is as much as a lifestyle as it is a drink.

If you are looking for an afternoon shot motivation, make sure to check out this episode with Frank Sell!

Have you ever heard someone say "don't take it so personal?" Most of us have...

Rather than not taking things personal, maybe we should. Maybe we SHOULD hold enough of a grudge to fuel the fire that otherwise might not be there.

In this episode Derek goes through several examples of people that have taken things personally. From athletes to business owners and everyone in between, the best of the best always seem to be able to compartmentalize that darker energy and harness it for good.

The next time someone tells you to "not take it so personal," you absolutely should consider taking it VERY personal and using it as the fuel to crush your goals!

How many times have you asked yourself or your significant other how much is enough?

How many times have you wondered if it's all "worth it" to keep pushing even after your basic needs are taken care of?

When does wanting to "do well" turn into greed?

These are the types of questions that Derek and Jess tackle in this very important episode. They dive deep into the reasons why it's okay to want more and to be committed to achieving more while also keeping the main things the main things.

After going through their different experiences like having their water and power shut off due to not being able to pay their bills years ago all the way to achieving abundance, they are able to shed a unique angle on "how much is enough." Maybe, the real answer to the question is to actually be asking a better question when it comes to this topic...

If you have ever heard the saying that "nice guys finish last" you probably think it's because they are getting pushed over by the "mean guys." What if that wasn't the case at all? What if the goal is to NEVER become the nice guy at all?

In this episode, Derek reflects on a conversation that he recently had that made this point crystal clear and how he was the "nice guy" in a situation that really came back to bite as it almost always does. Although our culture may try to convince you that being a nice guys (or gal) is something we should all strive for, it's not true and it's also not biblical despite what your pastor or teacher may tell you.

If you've fallen into that nice guy situation or if you always wonder why it seems that you aren't getting the respect that you should, this is a must listen!

Slavery is a thing of the past, right? Well, maybe not...

If the definition of slavery is to be owned by someone else, what would it be called to be owned by SOMETHING else? So many of us are owned by debt or a mortgage or a relationship that forces us to not be able to be truly free.

Would that be called a slave?

In this episode, Derek dives into how so many of us are living in a modern day, self imposed slavery. We are forced to live and to act and to speak in a way that is not that of a free person because we are owned by so many outside forces.

How do we get out of it? Make sure to listen to this episode and share it out so we can end this modern day slavery as soon as possible!

When you hear the word "extremist," you probably think BAD, right?

Our society has villainized extremes and perhaps rightfully so...however, what does it take to actually become the best of the best? Is it balance? Is it passiveness? What WILL actually allow you to climb the mountain? That's right; it's becoming extreme about what you're looking to accomplish.

Keep in mind that being the best at anything is not for most people and that is totally fine. Not everyone wants to have 6 pack abs or a 6 figure plus business but if you do, you most likely won't achieve it by being overly balanced and comfortable. That is a lie that too many of us believe.

If you want to truly get the results that you haven't gotten before and if you truly want to achieve greatness in any area of life, make sure to listen to the evolution that Derek has had when it comes to this topic!

In the Western world, we have moved to a society of consumers and less and less, producers...

There was a time that most people could take pride in what they do and what they create. We could take pride in the land that we own or the things that we make or create but that time has come and gone.

We have replaced our purpose with the promise of "stuff" to make us happy but it is having the exact opposite effect that we think it will.

If you're wondering why you aren't feeling like you are living your purpose, in this episode Derek goes through why he believes this is happening on a mass scale and also what you can do to change it!

Tom Cable has coched football at every level; High School, College and Professional over the past 30+ years. What was it that allowed him to have continued success and rock solid relationships with his players? Love.

Whether you are a business owner or a peewee coach, respect is earned and players and employees will go much harder for those that they respect and love. How is it that you go about that though when it's much easier said than done?

In this episode you'll not only learn what it's like to be at the highest of highs (such as winning a Super Bowl) but also the dark valley after a gut-wrenching loss as well as what it takes to get your team to truly buy into your vision and execute at a level of mastery.

Make sure to tune into the "Finding Mastery Podcast" coming out on Nov 22 if you loved hearing from Coach Tom Cable!

It's easy to get in a rut and wonder why it's happening. How many times have you or someone you know gotten to a point and asked "how has my life gotten to this point?"

If you were given a crystal ball and could look into the future, you would see exactly how everything will go. However, there isn't a crystal ball. But...what if there are actually is the next best thing to being able to see directly into the future?

In this episode Derek will break down exactly how you can get a glimpse of what your life will look like in the future with precise accuracy and it's actually much easier to see than you might think.

If you want to be the "fortune teller" of your own life, this episode will lay it all out...

This episode is a little different but the mission will always be to help you live a better life...

This week Derek reads an article written by the biggest newpaper in the state of Idaho that is attacking a small town football coach for his beliefs. This article hits very close to home seeing that Derek has been coaching high school football for 15 years and also puts his opinions out through his podcast and social media platforms.

When a small, fringe group of people have the loudest microphones, it will seem like your values are outdated. It may even seem like you are the extemist...but you aren't.

Derek is using this different style of episode to encourage everyone that enough is enough. We've had enough of people being cancelled for stepping out of line. We are tired of people being fired for having beliefs that aren't considered "mainstream" enough. We are tired of self-censoring for fear of retribution.

If you are feeling the same way as Derek and are tired of the craziness going on, please share this episode!

If you have ever thought that Derek doesn't talk enough about feelings, this is your episode!

Okay, maybe he isn't going to talk about feelings the way that you think...but more about how we should be dealing with our feelings.

If you're like most, you have at some point said the words "I don't feel like doing that today." In fact, nearly every one of us has used the way that we feel to justify doing or not doing what we know we need to. We've used the way that we feel to justify our decisions. Everyone, at one point or another, has used our feelings as an excuse.

What if our feelings are actually a lie? What if our feelings are actually what is holding us back from taking the critical steps to live a better life? In this episode Derek breaks down his recent loss and how feelings played a critical role and how we can all make better choices regardless of how we are feeling.

After a weekend hunting trip, Derek reflects on some of the things that he wished were different with his childhood.

We all have those things that we wish would have been different when we were kids. Some of us had parents that abused us yet we end up passing that same abuse on to our kids.

Some of us grow up in poverty and raise our kids in poverty.

The hunting trip Derek took with his son was a reminder that he never got to go hunting with his dad. There were circumstances that contributed to that fact and although there is no resentment, it's also an opportunity to make sure his son never says the same thing.

This episode is a reminder to anyone out there with kids or even those that are considering having kids that everything about your "generational ____," can be changed by YOU!

Do you ever wonder why some decisions are made at the highest levels that not only may not help our country but actually hurt us?

Derek had a conversation several years ago with a very wealthy man that gave a clue at that time why these things may be happening but he was too naive at that time to truly understand how that conversation could be connected to what we're all seeing today.

This episode is quite a bit different than most and it's not meant to be depressing; it's meant to shine a light on what is going on and to be able to make the best decisions for our lives once we know exactly what (and who) we're dealing with.

Derek is fresh off a week long retreat and it opened up some insight as to why so many of us never reach the goals that we have...

When is the last time that you were in a situation that you were so overwhelmed by physical and mental strain that you thought you were going to die? That happened to Derek this week.

Are you curious why it seems like you haven't ever gotten to the point that you want in life and you'll see how you can shift your mindset to achieve nearly anything you could ever want!

It is the HUGE milestone of 200 episodes being published so it calls for some fun...right?

In this episode, Derek has on everyone's favorite guest which also happens to be his wife, Jess, to play a game of "What If."

-What if Derek's dad's situation hadn't happened the way that it did?

-What if Derek and Jess didn't make the move that they did?

-What if their decisions over the past 5 years negatively impact their kids?

We all look back on pivotal times in our life and ask the question around "what if" but does it do any good? Not usually...

However, in this milestone episode, Derek and Jess don't just play a game of "what if," they instead go through the lessons that they've learned that wouldn't have be able to be learned any other way than just going right through the sh#t.

If you have struggled with past decisions and if the "what if's" are holding you back, this will be a great episode for you to listen to!

Have you ever wondered why it seems like most men in our society aren't nearly as strong as they used to be? Does it seem like most men don't have that fire, drive and conviction that those that came before us had? It's all due to the "Big Dog Effect."

In this episode Derek tells a story about how his friend would ensure that his big dogs would never turn on them starting from the time they were young puppies; make them understand who the authority is and never let them forget.

What may sound to some like animal cruelty is actually a highly effective way to make a dog or even an entire population of people be willing to submit.

Once you listen to this talk about the "Big Dog Effect," it will become crystal clear what is happening in our culture and what we need to do in order to take our country back...

Ron Lotti had an very tough upbringing. He experienced everything from abuse to neglect and was ultimately left wondering if he even had a place in this world at all. He thought that the military could provide some of the structure and discipline that he so badly needed but after an unfortunate incident, even that proved not to work.

So many people that would've ran into the amount of obstacles that Ron did not only at an early age but even throughout his early adult years would have probably ended up as another statistic...but not him.

In this episode learn what Ron did to pull himself up, how a family was able to bring him in when he needed it and how a woman (and a new baby) changed not only his future but also his entire legacy!

How often do you feel guilty about taking a few days off to go do something fun? Do you ever feel like you "can't afford" to do the thing that you've been wanting to do?

As Derek has gotten into his 40th year, he is starting to lean into the idea of experiences. Having responsibilities and obligations can make a marriage suffer and can also create distance between you and your kids if you aren't very intentional.

After a conversation with a friend, this topic became very relevant. So often we make plans and then they never happen because we are just too busy or just too broke. We put off valuable experiences because we "shouldn't" do them. However, there will be a time for all of us when we look back and wish that we had just done it.

If you are bogged down or feeling like you need a break but feel guilty about it, this is a must listen!

Derek had the opportunity to speak at the graduation ceremony for his local high school and the first point that he talked about was suffering. That same topic came up again when his daughter was struggling with some of her own issues.

It may sound like a crazy question on the surface but...is suffering actually helpful?

As humans, we are built to avoid pain and suffering at all costs. We buy all kinds of products that make our life easier but is that actually giving us a better quality of life?

If you are going through a period of time where you or someone around you is suffering, make sure to check out this episode and share it with those that need to hear it. Suffering may actually be the BEST thing that you can go through...if you fully understand it.

Do you ever feel like everyday is the same? Does it seem like you have the same lifestyle, the same routine and mostly the same outcome? Do you end up telling your kids to just go away and play on the iPad or the gaming system?

Everyone has tough days when they're raising kids. There are plenty of times when it seems easier to just let them get what they want rather than dealing with another temper tantrum. It could seem easier to just be their friend and not the authority that they need.

Remember this...you aren't just teaching your kids. In fact, what you are teaching your kids is ultimately what they will teach their kids one day...and their kids one day...and on and on.

It is really easy to get caught up in the day to day stress and lose sight that what we do and how we live is exactly what we are teaching our kids' kids one day. In this episode, Derek tries to get you to zoom out a little and see the real picture of legacy!

Tim Meeks grew up in Alabama very poor but he didn't let that stop him. Fortunately for him, although he was poor, he learned some of the most valuable lessons that will lead anybody to future success; hard work and humility.

Although he was raised in a double wide trailer (and STILL lives in one right now despite running a multi-million dollar business) he didn't ever play victim to his circumstances. Instead, he went out and worked hard to get a good job, parlayed that into a startup business and then ultimately grew that business to a massive success.

If you have ever thought that you weren't born with enough resources or that you just got unlucky with your circumstance, make sure to check out this episode because Tim shares a ton of knowledge and wisdom around how you can be an "anybody" and still have huge success!

In this episode, Derek dives into the age old debate about nature vs. nurture. With this conversation however, he takes a look at a VAST study that confirms what he thought to be true: it's about 50/50.

What this data shows is that there are actually a lot of things we can't change...but there are just a little more that we can.

Have you ever been critical of your height or how you look? Have you ever obsessed about wanting to be different but no matter how much you worry, nothing changes? We ALL have.

This will be an episode that you don't want to miss because it will put the focus squarely back where it should be...on the things that we CAN change.

Chad Felderhoff grew up in a town of 1500 people and was working at his family business from a very young age. While most kids were off at the pool or playing, he was learning how to work and the value of a dollar.

In our present culture, it seems like we don't value hard work or the "dirty jobs" like we used to. There used to be a ton of purpose and fulfillment created by working hard, earning money and providing for your family. Now, we would rather replace our blue collar jobs and businesses with automations and machines.

Chad is the type of person that is the glue of our country. He grew up in a small town, he worked hard at some tough jobs, got his education and used it to learn enough to become a business owner where he now provides a ton of jobs for his community.

This is the type of episode that you should consider sharing with the high school kids in your life. Rather than selling them the dream of getting a degree, getting that comfortable job and living just over broke until they retire, they can see how putting in the hard work early can change not only them and their family's lives down the road but can also impact a community by helping others as well.

After a trip to St. Louis for a business conference, Derek is sharing the biggest takeaway from the experience.

Western culture doesn't focus on death very much. After all, it does seem pretty morbid, right? With that thought process being so pervasive in our culture, it can actually make it tough to see how we're living and how we'll ultimately be judged.

Derek heard David Goggins share his vision about what happens when we die. It wasn't so much about the spiritual side of it but the reflective side that really made the impact. How will we look back on what we did and how we lived? Will we fulfill what it is that we were put here to do? Will we die being the best version of ourselves or will we be embarassed by what we could have done?

These are just a few of the questions that Derek has been asking himself and will put to you on this massively impactful episode!

We all know work ethic is at an all time low which can be great for those of us willing to work. It means that we will always have a way to not only make money but do better than the average person who isn't willing to put in the work.

However, you may be surprised to know that hard work will only take you so far and may only be sustainable for a short period of time before burnout happens. The question becomes this; what now? What if I'm not smart enough? What if I didn't get good grades in high school or college? What if I don't have all of the skills necessary?

The good news is that there is ONE common trait that nearly ALL successful people have and it has nothing to do with anything God given or from your upbringing. Having this trait doesn't necessarily mean you will be successful in everything you do but not having it will almost guarantee failure in everything you do...

"Do not pray for an easy life. Pray to be stronger men."

-JFK

Aftrer a tough situation this week, Derek talks about the false hope that so many of us have for creating an easy life. An "easy" life shouldn't be what we pray for. The trials and difficulties we go through are what CREATES the good stuff.

Derek also goes into the examples that everyone needs to be aware of when it comes to building a bigger business, owning a big piece of land, achieving a higher title or nearly anything else that is a big achievement: there will be people that want to take it from you and you have to be strong enough and possess enough wisdom to persevere.

Whether you are in the beginning stages of your empire or near the top, this episode will serve as both a cautionary tale as well as motivation to keep going!

We wouldn't say that there is necessarily an attack on marriage in our current culture. However, there does seem to be a lot of glorifying the "hook up" culture that seems to paint it as so much more fun than committed relationships.

This isn't some "marriage is the ONLY way someone can be happy" rant either. Derek and Jess wanted to advocate or at least exploring WHY marriage, although sometimes very difficult, is way more fulfilling than it is painted in silly shows like we see on TV.

This episode is Derek and Jess' pitch on why marriage can be the optimal level of relationships if done properly. Yes, there are some ways to avoid pitfalls because a bad marriage can be equally destructive for our happiness and fulfillment.

If you are younger and worried that you may be missing out by being in a committed relationship, don't be worried. If you are older and wonder if the grass is greener somewhere else, it probably isn't...

Whether we choose to learn history or not, it goes in cycles. It is often said that if you want to predict the future, you only need to look to the past.

There is a book called "The Fourth Turning" that breaks this concept down and explains exactly why we are experiencing right now in our country. There are four turning points and the final one is "Crisis." We are living in that stage right now.

If we are able to understand these cycles, it makes understanding how to navigate them much easier. We don't have to panic. We don't have to live in fear. We simply need to know how to navigate the time we are living through.

In this episode Derek breaks down the predictable cycles that each generation experiences and lays out how to best handle what is headed our way. Don't be the person left wondering what happened...

We all hear things like "Control what you can control" but what does that actually mean?

Right now the world seems to be throwing so much at us that it can be hard to even know where to put our energy and focus. We hear crazy news stories and it seems like things are spiraling out of control whether that be politics, current events, potential wars and so on. If we allow it to, these things will consume a ton of time and energy and leave us feeling helpless but as much as we may hate to admit us, there's very little we can do as individuals to fix it.

On the other hand, there are very FEW things that we actually can control despite how hard we may try. We can't control the people around us. We can't control certain circumstances. However, these very few things that we can control are absolutely vital.

In this episode, Derek walks you through his experience and his ongoing learning about how to focus on what is controllable. Hint: it's not much but if you realize what is controllable, it'll be an absolute game changer!

Have you ever done your absolute best but still failed? Most of us have...

Typically we will say things like "I can hold my head up high knowing that I gave it my best" or "At least I left it all out on the field." However, what if those are nothing more than cheap one-liners that will never actually help us get results?

Doing our best is one thing. It may even be admirable to see someone laying it all out and doing their best. If you want to truly win and have success it's not about doing your best; it's about doing what's required.

Derek was inspired by a podcast he recently heard when this topic was brought up. Most of us will do everything we can in the moment to win and/or be successful but that's never what it's about; it's ALL about doing the things required to ultimately achieve that success.

If you are struggling with your weight, your marriage or your results in general, this is an episode that you have to check out!

What comes first: confidence or success?

Maybe the better question is does it make more sense to practice all of the hocus pocus ways of being more confident? (yes, there are "gurus" that teach this stuff) OR, does it make more sense to commit to only doing things that create success?

If you have ever struggled with confidence or with having success you need to tune into this episode...

What if there is a simple answer on not only how to have more confidence but how to also have more success-which breeds more confidence-which breeds more success and on and on.

Listen to this ONE thing and go out and crush it!

Derek and Jess are back and ready to dive in on one of the hardest topics that many people ask themselves: where do I apply grace and compassion and where do I hold fast to my standards and remove myself or other people around me to stay in alignment?

If you are a Christian, we are taught to love and forgive. However, there are also very strict standards that we are instructed to live by. Should we judge other people and their decisions and their choices? Should we always forgive because we are taught so much about forgiveness? Should we EVER seek harsh judgement against those that live outside of our standards?

Many of these questions are being asked and dealt with right now. There is a movement toward cleaning up schools yet not discriminating. There is an effort to clean up crime but not lose compassion.

This episode should, at the very least, give you some different thoughts and opinions on how to approach these very sensitive and controversial topics so you can make these decisions for yourself.

During this solo episode, Derek talks about how one team in the Super Bowl has achieved greatness and it may not be what you think...

Most teams in the NFL as well as most people in general are extremely happy with "good." Most of us would think that life simply has two options: good or bad. However, what does it take to actually achieve greatness?

If you have been feeling like you are stuck on "good" in your body, your marriage or relationships, your finances or any other area of life, you have to tune into this sports-meets-life edition of the podcast!

Were humans, from a chromosomal and DNA standpoint, meant to live to be at least 120 years old?

Dr. Anthony Chaffee began his journey into optimizing human health at the age of 16 when he began studying molecular and cellular biology at the University of Washington. From there he went on to become a professional athlete as well as a doctor that specializes in neurosurgery.

One of his most controversial claims is that plants are actually killing us with their defense mechanisms deployed to keep us from eating them. Because his studies and data seem to be so far outside of the mainstream, he is the perfect guest for Derek to talk to.

If you have been trying the "same ole" diets and never feeling as good as what you'd like to or losing the amount of weight that you think you should, Dr. Chaffee may have some critical insight. As always, with any type of diet or exercise change, consult your physician. This conversation can absolutely give you a great starting point to see if what we take as "common knowledge" in the nutrition world is real or a HUGE lie perpetrated around money and lobbying power. You can decide for yourself...

Which do you prefer; comfortable lies or unpleasant truths?

Most of us will say that we want the honest truth but do we really? Derek talks about how painful the truth can be if you are anyone like him. No one wants to hear that you could lose weight if you really wanted to. No one wants to hear that you could make more money if you really wanted to. Really, no one wants to hear things that cause them discomfort in any way...which is why so many of us stay stuck day after day and year after year.

In this episode, Derek dives into what it will take to truly make the changes needed for growth. He also talks about how we have fallen into such an age of disinformation that truth is exceedingly hard to find and accept. Once you do find the truth though, it will change everything!

Whether you realize it or not, we all have an internal struggle to make good choices. Several times every day we go through a negotiation and often times, the terrorist wins...

Whether the negotiation is to work out, eat good, treat your spouse with respect or just about any other decision, we have the negotiation on what to do. Have you ever wondered why you go against what you know is right? It's because the inner terrorist in you (and me) is a GREAT salesman.

In this episode Derek goes through the stages on HOW to win these negotiations and what steps you can take to become a better internal salesman for what is good rather than keep falling back into making the decisions that aren't helpful or productive for the life you want to live!

What would a classroom look like if Derek was teaching?

On this episode, Derek talks about one of the things that he wishes schools did more of (hint: it centers around personal responsibility). Rather than diving into some of the culture wars that seem to be happening at schools across the country, he'd rather talk about the bigger picture and the solution.

Most of us (including kids) never learn that we have the power and ability to shape the future based on the actions that we take. We can overcome generational poverty, obesity, relationship failures and just about everything else in a matter of years once we realize the true power we have.

Have you ever wondered what one person can do on their own? The answer is...they can change EVERYTHING!

It's the time of year that we all set our resolutions and intentions for the upcoming year. New Years can be a great time to reset and refocus. However, most of us will not accomplish the goals that we have set and there's one reason...

In this episode, Derek goes through the reason why so many of us consistently miss out on our goals. We may lose weight temporarily or make more money for a little while but it doesn't ever seem to last; but why?

If you have been in the same boat as Derek and you find yourself getting close to goals and then falling away or if you can't seem to stay on track with the life that you want, this episode is a MUST LISTEN.

Happy new year!

Derek and Jess are back at it to talk about the past year and what the future for them looks like. On this same style of episode last year, they went through 5 important questions that they believe we should all be asking ourselves:

-What accomplishment are you most proud of?

-What is your biggest lesson this year?

-What is your biggest disappointment?

-What is ONE thing you will commit to this coming year to better yourself?

-What is your BHAG (Big hairy audacious goal) in 2023?

Althought they wish that they could tell you all how they crushed every goal in 2022, they fell short in a few different areas. They want to go over the wins, the setbacks and also leave you with some motivation to get out their and crush the new year!

Wallace Vigo Nelson is a natural doctor and self described "health nut." He is also the founder of Vitavore that is built around maximizing your health and lifestyle.

He got to the point where he would see person after person come to him needing help after trying various different fad diets and failing that he knew he had to do something about it. Rather than sit on the sidelines, he dove into give people a common sense approach to eating and living better.

Derek and Wallace talk about everything that is popular in the weight loss industry such as:

-Is long term fasting and intermittent fasting actually beneficial?

-Are beans actually HARMING you?

-Is the carnivore diet healthy?

-Cold plunge anyone?

-How does movement and exercise fit into an overall healthy lifestyle?

These are just a few of the topics that are covered. STOP driving yourself crazy with all of the useless weight loss information out there and make sure to listen to Wallace's common sense approach in this episode!

In this new episode of the FIRE, Derek goes through what has allowed him to be successful in areas of his life that most may not have been able to achieve. If you are going to be a top level income earner, you will have to do things that the masses aren't willing to do.

Derek tells the story of what is going through his mind when he's in the middle of the "suck." It could be working out, spending tons of hours on his business or just about any area; it comes down to the competition. Most may think that business is only competing with yourself but that's not the case.

If you feel like you need to get the mental edge on being more successful and making more money, this episode will be a game changer for you. This ONE trick will pay massive dividends over time...

It's the 6 year anniversary since Derek's dad passed away. This week he also saw that one of his former associates at Clickfunnels passed away as well at a relatively young age.

This episode is more of a reflection of what has been learned after the sudden passing of his dad and just how fragile life is. Also, there can be some very critical lessons that we can all learn from understanding how quickly everything can change. Rather than fearing death and fearing how things can change so fast, what if we learn to live more in the moment? What if we learn to forgive faster and love harder?

We will all be faced with our own mortalilty at some point and the best thing we can do is understand it, embrace it and live accordingly!

Josh Kosnick owns the fact that he is an Alpha male that loves to compete, drink bourbon and smoke cigars yet he also fully embraces his vulnerable side. Having these layers can be a key to powerful leadership skills.

In a world that seems to convince so many of us simply fall in line, it is important to identify the traits that will help you rise in your business or career as a leader. Josh has used these same skills over his life to build a top level wealth management business, sell it, and now succeed in helping others to lead a faith-driven, fulfilled life.

Josh is a family man, a successful business owner and coach and mentor and if you are aspiring to become a better leader that is worthy of others following you, this is a must listen!

It is Derek's 40th birthday and he is ready to share the top 3 takeaways he has after 40 years.

The idea is always to gain more wisdom with age and also to have more perspective the longer that one lives. While 40 may not be super old, there are lessons that have been learned through experience as well as trial and error. If Derek can shed some light on these key takeaways, the hope is that you will be able to learn from is lessons whether you are younger than 40 or even if you've past that milestone birthday!

Have you ever seen the "gurus" online tell you how you can make a million dollars in 30 days with their "proven system?" Have you ever seen that young kid telling you how easy it is to start a 7 figure business? If you have, you need to listen to this FIRE episode!

The "How to make money" and "How to build a business" space is just as fake as the weight loss industry when it comes to setting realistic standards. The same issues that weight loss gurus can create with body image also happen ALL THE TIME with business.

There is no "get rich quick scheme" (that is legal). There is putting time into something, learning from experiences that the time factor creates, allowing the time to reveal new directions and build valuable relationships. If you think it's taking too long or you are a failure because you aren't a millionaire after 6 months of starting something, you NEED to listen to this episode!

Tony Whatley is a speaker, coach, 20 plus year entrepreneur and author of the book "Side Hustle Millionaire." Among many other things, Tony built his first side hustle business in his 20's and was able to sell it for millions while still working his "day job."

Derek is a huge advocate for entrepreneurship and when he learned about Tony's story, he knew it would be a great conversation. Often times people are worried about having to go all in to start a business but what if it is possible to start it, grow it and become very successful without having to quit your job that provides a certain level of security? This is the exact topic that Tony and Derek dive into today.

If you have ever thought you want to start a business to either supplement your current income or potentially completely replace what you're doing just know that it IS possible and Tony will teach you how!

After another crazy week of business, ranch stuff and just genral life stuff, Derek goes into what life has looked like for him and the history he has with some bouts of depression and anxiety.

First off, it happens to everyone so it doesn't mean that you are weak or broken or even different.

Second, you have to understand that all you have to do is WIN TODAY.

Don't worry about tomorrow. Don't worry about yesterday. Win today.

If you've been struggling or tend to struggle with anxiety or depression, this is a MUST LISTEN episode!

Derek puts on his preacher hat again today and you're all going to love this episode!

If you are a Christian and have ever said something along the lines of "I know where I'm going when I die because I'm saved," this is a can't miss episode. So many of us will use this as a reason to continue to play small. After all, if we know the outcome of the game already, why would we need to play all out?

Let this be your wake up call as a Christian to do more, be more and achieve more. You've already won! That's the good news. Now, it's just a matter of how you want to play the game until it's over that will determine how your time spent here is lived.

Whether it's in business or life, we spend so much time thinking about what we need to do. We worry about what we need to learn...

What if our relationships and the people we are surrounded by and learning from is actually MORE important? What if ONE relationship could change the entire trajectory of your business or your life?

Being "in the right rooms" will often take investments and discomfort but in this episode Derek talks about two things that he recently signed up for that will put him in the right rooms and how you can do the exact same thing!

This week Derek and his wife gave their older two kids school assesments to see if they were testing at the level they are at (7th and 4th grades). It didn't go so well..

Both of the kids do very well in school but supposedly aren't at the level they should be in so what does that mean?

So often, whether it's public schools, businesses, our personal fitness or relationships or so many other areas, we get away from the basics. Usually if you are off track in any area, you are neglecting the very basics of what will give you success.

In this episode Derek breaks down why we are off the mark and the fastest way to get back on track!

In 2022, we have SO many options when it comes to purchasing products or services. It's not like the "good ole' days" when we went to the local store to see what was available.

Amazon will have products to us right away. We can take online courses and get virtual gym memberships. The question becomes this...how can you separate from this massive crowd?

In this episode of The FIRE, Derek covers what changes you could make to your business right now and the strategies to affect growth right away simply by knowing what it is that will gain support with your tribe...

Jerred Moon is the owner and founder of End of 3 Fitness, the Better Human Business and the author of the highly motivational book, "Killing Comfort."

In this episode, Derek and Jerred dive into why comfort really is killing us but more importantly, what are the simple habits that can bring you to a better and more fulfilled life. Hint: it may not be quite as hard or complex as you think!

In order to KILL comfort and achieve the results that you want, it isn't (and never has been) about going to the most extreme...it's about simple habits.

If you've been in a little bit of a funk or just not living the way that you want, this will be the wake up call AND some action steps to get back on track!

In a world that will make fun of the best student in class, be great.

In a world that will try to keep you stuck, be great.

We could go on and on but the reality is, once you achieve greatness in one area, you will learn how that can translate to all other areas whether that is in fitness, marriage, business or any area.

In this episode, Derek talks about the importance of not only doing our best to become great at something but to also help raise the standard of those around us to be great as well. It doesn't matter if it's sports, poetry, speaking, 4-H or any other area.

Greatness will spur more greatness. Go out there and be great at something!

Derek is a little angry this week...

Over the past weekend there was a tragic murder locally that should have never happened. It was something that could have been completely avoidable if not for our collective "compassion" that seems to be killing us; both figuratively and literally.

Derek asks that you come to this episode with an open mind. If you do, it's hard to argue against what he is saying...

Jess is back! For this episode Derek and Jess wanted to take a little time to break down the "ABC's" of how they just had their best month ever with Cross O Meats.

In this crossover episode that is mixing business with life, they talk about the top 3 keys that will help you in your business or profession and the takeaways that have led to steady growth.

Make sure to check out this episode if you are especially if you are considering starting a business, getting one off the ground or just looking to take it to the next level!

On this brand new episode of the FIRE, Derek dives into the ONE thing that far too many business owners won't embrace but is crucial to their success; sales.

Most views salepeople as slimy or unethical. We have all seen the guy that will say anything to make a commission. However, if you really feel like your product or service can make a difference in someone else's life don't you feel a moral obligation to sell it to them?

If you want to prosper you HAVE to get over the "slimy salesman" perception and get really good at explaining to people why they should buy your product or service!

So often we don't feel like we are full of energy. We wake up tired. We stumble through our day chugging energy drinks because we aren't creating enough energy to sustain us...

Where does energy come from? Well, if you take the example of a power plant, it's pretty easy to realize that energy has to be CREATED...it doesn't just magically appear.

Derek dives into the crisis of low energy and a couple of the absolute best ways to make sure that you can wake up ready to go and full of energy. If you've been dragging a little bit lately, you have to check out this episode and get your energy back!

This is the first official episode of the Primal Fire where Derek's entire mission is to help you make more money because ultimately, money is needed to be free.

So often people will ask what type of business they should be in but the better question is who do you want to serve? What EXACTLY does that person look like?

If you are trying to sell and serve everyone, you will serve almost no one. Being able to galvenize your dream customer or client is key. Derek walks you through exactly how to do this. Enjoy and go make a bunch of money and change the world!

Taylor Morgan is a former Marine, a coach, a successful podcaster, a social media influencer and an all around good guy that is committed to making thriving standard.

Taylor has built his brand by sharing knowledge around everything from mindset, sleep, nutrition, exercise, performance coaching and so much more that all comes back to his mission of helping people live better.

In this episode you will learn what TRUE freedom is. Derek and Taylor dive into purpose, fulfillment and a few simple (yet challenging) ways to improve your life starting TODAY!

Derek is unveiling a big announcement about the future of the Primal King podcast moving forward!

Don't worry, there will still be conversations around Liberation, Lifestyle and Legacy but there will be another component added in that Derek feels like he can provide value with.

Make sure to check out this episode and the value it contains to see where the podcast is going!

Trigger warning for today's episode; "You are perfect just the way you are" is one of the biggest lies that we tell ourselves and others.

In this episode, Derek talks about how destructive and anti-biblical it is to think that we are perfect just the way that we are. If that were the case, we wouldn't need our Savior and we wouldn't have sin.

What if there are forces pushing this nonsense to make us weak, sick, tired and apathetic? What if this narrative being pushed is actually making us buy into this?

Make sure that you check out this episode to know what's REALLY going on right now...

Tyler Fischer is an actor, comedian and sketch artist that has accumulated well over 100 million views with his smart and hilarious content. He's not only one of the best up-and-coming comedians but he has decided to speak truth in an industry that seems to conform to the current politically correct narrative.

Tyler is a great example of what is possible when you are willing to break the mold and be authentically yourself and speak truth even if it's not socially popular. Since he has been outspoken on many of the issues that are happening, he has seen his fame and following rise like a shooting star!

If you want to laugh, learn how to be more couragious in the face of the woke mob and learn how he has been able to thrive despite being told multiple times that "it's not good timing to be a white man" in his industry, you have to check out this episode and watch his hit YouTube Comedy Special "The New Normal."

As it becomes forrest fire season in the west, Derek talks about the components that have to be in place that can either create a massive forrest fire or the spark not causing any fire at all.

In life, there will always be sparks. It could come in the form of job loss, relationship changes, bad news or a number of other variables that will happen at some point. How you react to them will be greatly dictated by the current conditions in your life.

Will this "spark" cause you to burn it all to the ground OR will you come out of it better than before?

Make sure to listen so you will know whether or not you are looking at a forrest fire or just a harmless spark when unfortunate things come your way.

It's a milestone episode! Its number 150!

Derek wanted to take some time to wrap up what he wants the Primal King Podcast to stand for from the first 150 episodes and the episodes going forward. That message is simple: we have to STAND UP!

Derek walks your through a hypothetical exercise to help you understand the power you have or the regret that you may one day face. If this episode isn't a wake up call, we don't know what is.

Stand up for what you want in life. Be the voice that you have been chosen to share. STAND UP!

In this episode Derek talks about how much harder we try to make achieving happiness than what it really is. There are 3 things that are universal when determining overall happiness.

No matter what some guru tried to tell you or what some new age witch-doctor may say, happiness is actually PRIMAL. As humans, we have hard-wiring that no matter how much we try to change it, it still remains.

If you ACTUALLY knew the 3 steps to happiness, would that make it easier to achieve? Derek thinks so and he breaks down each step to help you live the best and HAPPIEST life possible...and it's actually very simple!

Jaime Cross has built a MASSIVE business and movement since starting MIG Living which has produced millions in revenue in the skincare industry. Despite the success, it wan't the overnight success that we all think happens so often.

Jaime asked God for a billion dollar idea and she recieved just that in a dream. From there, she went down the path of chemistry and trial and error to create the best formulas for organic skincare products. However, it took years for the vision to unfold.

In this episode Jaime will INSPIRE you through her faith and her works. She attended farmers markets when no one would buy. She stayed true to her dream and her God-inspired mission to where now she's built one of the fastest growing skincare and lifestyle brands around while still being very active with her family and living on her recently purchased dream farm. You don't want to miss this episode!

In this episode, Derek may surprise you a little bit because he understands why it is that so many people are angry and thinking they need to go out and burn everything to the ground (he doesn't condone it whatsoever though).

As we get further away from property ownership and ownership of our communities, it is having a disastrous effect on everything from crime, quality of living and overall pride in our country. We have been sold a bill of goods that "freedom" means jumping from rental to rental and never owning anything. Nothing can be farther from the truth.

Today, Derek talks about the pride that he felt when he was able to purchase his first home and how that pride still exists with his ranch because he is vested in the ground and the ability to improve it. Ownership of property, your situation and your community is VITALLY important to us living the best life possible!!

Correy Hawk is a primitive skills expert, a former contestant on the hit tv show "Alone" and the owner of Organic Archery.

Derek had the opportunity recently to connect with Correy at a wilderness mastermind and knew he had to have Correy on. In this episode they talk about why primitive skills are STILL important (despite all of our modern conveniences) as well as what impact nature can have on our overall mental health.

Also, Correy breaks down why our "addiction to busy-ness" is having a massively negative impact on us and our current society, why nature will harden our mindset and how you can be prepared if you are ever faced with a life or death survival situation.

We all take for granted things like clean water, shelter and food but what if something were to happen that put those things in danger? Make sure to listen in to Correy's expertise because it could literally save your life!

Are you up for the challenge? If so, Derek is asking you to join him in the 90 day, life altering Primal Reset!

How many times have you said that if you just had a little more accountability, you'd have better results?

How often have you thought that if you had a group to surround you and support you, you would get further with your goals?

How many times have you failed simply because you didn't have the exact roadmap to know what to do and how to do it?

We've all run into these issues so Derek has strategically built the Primal Reset in a way that will encompass all 3 pillars of Liberation, Lifestyle and Legacy.

We will harden our mindset in the first 30 days. We will start to develop habits that will equip us to handle whatever curveballs life throws at us.

In the second 30 day phase, we will create and develop the type of lifestyle we want and start to realize how important our relationships are.

Lastly, during the legacy phase, we will be building things bigger than ourselves and creating what will live on after us.

This is your opportunity to stop talking about it and be about it. For the first challenge, there will be a full Facebook group of us going through this together. The impact of the Primal Reset will be massive if you are willing to join.

Are you in???

Derek is fresh off of the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure and wants to share his two main takeaways after being surrounded by 14 other high level entrepreneurs in the mountains of Montana for 5 days.

First, he talks about how to approach a mastermind and why it's vitally important to be authentic. We have enough posers and surface level talk through social media so he really wanted to connect at a deep level with the other men there.

Second, the advice that he was given for some of the big goals that he has moving forward is to simply stop being a b*tch! It is some hard medicine to swallow but it is true.

Whether you've ever attended a mastermind or if you ever think you may want to be in a powerful room or environment, you have to check out this episode.

Also, there is going to be a big announcement during this episode that you won't want to miss...

Anthony DiClemente was always into health and fitness but when he had a mysterious illness, he was forced to go deeper into the world of “Bio-Hacking” than he would have ever thought.

After numerous hospital and doctor visits and ultimately being diagnosed with Lyme’s Disease, he took matters into his own hands with eventually led to his book and coaching around health and wellness.

If you are wondering what simple steps you can take to increase energy, improve mental clarity and feel the best that you possibly can, you have to check out this episode!

This week Derek talks about an opportunity that he has been approached about with his ranch and their meat business.

The opportunity ties directly into spending the past couple years gradually growing but never feeling like it is happening fast enough. He also talks about his weight loss journey being along the same lines.

The idea of most things happening slowly and then suddenly is something that most of us don't think we have time for. We want weight loss today. We want financial freedom today. We want our relationships fixed today. However, as you will hear in this episode, that is very rarely the case...

Derek often gets asked how people can be sure that they are marrying the right person or if they are getting into business with the right person and it all comes down to a lesson he learned when he was trying to be a rockstar (yes, he thougth he'd be a rockstar)...believe people when they show you who they are.

How often do we feel like someone blindsided us with cheating or they caught us off guard with their actions? The reality is, they probably already showed you who they were but you didn't want to believe them.

From politicians to potential spouses, the clues are ALWAYS there...we just have to be willing to believe them.

In this MASSIVELY powerful episode, Derek takes you through one decision that literally changed the trajectory of his life. It was something that, at the time, seemed relatively insignificant but completely altered his family's future.

So often in life, we can feel insignificant and victimized thinking that nothing we do matters and that nothing is ever going to change. However, when you hear this story you will understand how you are ONE decision away from a completely different life!

In this episode, Derek and Jess take on the heartbreaking and complex issue of school shootings after the events recently in Texas.

Are guns the issue or are the shootings more of a symptom of a bigger problem we are facing as a society?

There are no simple answers but Derek and Jess do their best to talk through what we can all do to make sure our country doesn't have to keep going through these tragedies.

Derek made his appearance on another podcast ealier this week that has a massive audience. However, the first question he was asked might have started the interview off bad...and even made some people mad.

In this episode, Derek talks about success and freedom and how there is a possibility that most of us don't truly want it. Maybe most of us wouldn't be willing to do what is necessary to be successful and if that's the case, do we ever deserve it? Listen in to hear the answer...

Derek is fresh off the world famous Riggins Rodeo and dives into one of the oldest questions that there are: is it nature or nurture? After a great discussion over the weekend, he decided to tackle the issue of whether or not you have a choice if you are inherintly pre-disposed to certain genes that could make life a little harder...which actually is a huge issue we face as a culture right now.

If you feel like you don't have a choice because of how you were born or because of the circumstances you were raised in, you HAVE to check out this episode!

This week Derek takes you back to his days of coaching high school basketball where he heard a coach say something that is very relevant to life; not just basketball.

Most of us grow up not knowing that greatness at ANYTHING is possible. Whether it be marriages, fitness, business or finances, we settle for "good enough."

What is greatness is actually achievable? What if YOU could actually be great? Not only does Derek walk you through the process but he also gives you the top two steps to become great!

In this episode, Derek talks about the local drama surrounding a school levy vote and how it is a microcosm of our national political climate.

Ray Dalio, a billionaire hedgefund investor, recently talked about just how close we really are to a full scale civil war and this small town levy shows why we're in this position.

Derek does his best to provide context on our current situation and how we can get out of this before we all drive over the cliff. Please take some time to listen to this episode and give it some serious thought...

In this episode, Derek talks about how having the flu recently and not feeling well in that moment may have cost him big time.

We all have those ups and downs. We have moments of motivation and moments of just wanting to do nothing and be lazy. Those feelings are NORMAL.

However, what if buying into that temporary feeling or emotion is actually holding you back from your big goals? How would it make a difference if you were able to identify those thougths and feelings to get through those short-lived moments?

If you've ever struggled with short term anger, depression or any other "negative" emotions that have held you back, make sure to take a listen to this one!

Just about every one of us has wondered at some point (if not MANY points) what it will be like when we die. Is there a heaven? Is there anything after this life? Is it just lights out?

Bill Goodwin is a Maxwell Certified Leadership team member, the owner of Priority Living where he does speaking, training and coaching around leadership and has also served as the lead pastor at Lighthouse Church in Rosemount, MN.

What may be the most important part of his story however is that he says that he met Jesus Christ during his near death experience after suffering respiratory failure at 27 years old.

Derek goes through the entire story with Bill around what it is ACTUALLY like to die. We all have our own beliefs but is Bill's story the truth? Make sure to listen to find out!

Have you ever wondered if things will ever get better? Have you ever thought about why it takes so long to get to the "other side?"

In this episode, Derek brings you through a conversation that he recently had that really drove the point home about how just about ANYTHING worthwhile will get worse before it ever gets better.

Relationships, fitness, business and just about all areas of life seem to fit into this simple yet highly impactful structure: difficulty before reward. Keep going...

Paul and Stacey Martino have worked with thousands of people to save their marriages and have less than a 1% divorce rate. How is that even possible?

They never set out to be relationship "gurus." You will hear the story of how this whole concept started and not only why they do what they do but also how it can actually impact you!

Relationship Development, the name of their massively impactful business, has changed the way so many people operate. Rather than being in a "demand" realtionship, you will learn how to take responsibility and completely transform your relationship to the best it's ever been!

This week Derek talks about a lesson that he was able to teach to his oldest daughter and how it was also a great reminder for him: your actions can be very different from your intentions.

Most of the time when bad things happen, they aren't necessarily due to bad intentions. In fact, the intentions might be great but that doesn't mean a whole lot. Actions are what we will be judged on and never intentions.

If you feel like you have great intentions for your life but keep falling short, this is a must listen!

Derek brought on his lovely wife again this week to talk about something that had been making news recently which is a MIT computer simulation that says we have less than 20 years left of our civilization as we know it.

With that and all the stuff that is going on in the world, Derek and Jess decide to throw on their tin-foil hats and dive into what it would look like if this is all true and what we can do to prepare and thrive if it happens!

Derek does his best version of a preacher this episode! Afer a long drive home, he was able to reflect on what has always seemed to get clarity even if you have been praying about something...

So often we will ask God to show us the way or to help us along the path but maybe we have to do something first in order to see the path.

Rather than waiting for the perfect staircase in front of you, sometimes you have to jump knowing that God has you taken care of...

Derek had a conversation with a friend of his that prompted this episode. He was asked how he was able to lose the weight that he had and it came down to the only reason that anyone EVER makes a change...well, there's two reasons...

If you wonder why you can't ever make lasting changes or even make any change, it is because of these two reasons aren't powerful enough yet.

Make sure to tune in to find out what these two motivating factors are and HOW you can implement them today!

After a week off for the first time, Derek comes back with a message about working through the hard times.

We see people on social media that seem to have it all together and we see silly hashtags about no bad days but that isn't REAL life. In real life, there will be tough times...but what do we do to prepare?

If you have fallen on hard times there are a few very specific things that can prepare you for them and Derek lays them all out on this episode.

Derek talks about a recent "Superman and Kryptonite" exercise that he went through that completely exposed the truth to him.

Most of the time, we skirt around the truth when it comes to weaknesses. Sometimes we even take passive aggressive shots but very rarely do we take them head on.

For true growth, truth has to be accepted and this exercise that is laid out will provide it if you are willing to get out of your comfort zone...

One of the pillars of the entire Primal King platform and podcast is LEGACY. Derek asks every guest that he has on what they want their legacy to be...but what does that really mean? How can you tell if you are actually leaving a legacy?

In this episode, Derek talks about the ONE simple way that you can leave a legacy. Hint: it has nothing to do with having your name on a building or how much money you will leave behind.

Taylor Conroy has done a little bit of everything; from being a firefighter, a bodybuilder and a successful real estate entrepreneur to using psychedelics for growth and helping more than 200,000 people around the world through his social enterprise "Change Heroes."

This is a different episode than Derek usually does. You will get to hear him and Taylor get into the "5D Plain," fulfillment, using psychedelics for expansion and what is going on in the world today and why it is such a great and interesting time that we are living in.

If you are curious about what is beyond our "3D world" and how you can tap into it something potentially beyond it...this is your episode!

Derek talks about two recent events that created fear; one that happened to him and one that happened to his daughter.

The tricky thing about fear is that your brain can't distinguish whether or not if there is actual danger or whether the fear is actually REAL.

If you find yourself scared to do something or if you seem to be living in a constant state of fear, Derek will walk you through how to distinguish the two and how you can quickly get through it.

In this week's solo episode, Derek takes on the taboo subject of politics...well, political theatre to be more precise. Manipulation, marketing campaigns, shaming and coercion seem to be running rampant.

If you are objective at all, you have most likely witnessed this in the past couple years. The real question is what do we do about it?

Derek talks about the 3 key steps to take to get out of the theatre and live a great life. These 3 action steps will protect you against all of the noise and the nonsense that is going on. If you've felt like you've been in the audience watching the craziness unfold, this episode is for you!

In this solo episode, Derek talks about the correlation between what we want and what we are willing to work for.

We all know how easy it is to want something but not actually take steps to achieve the "want."

Have you ever seen someone who is at a rough point in their life and they wanted to be there? Not usually. Typically they wanted much much more but never took the action steps (work) to achieve it. If you feel like you are wanting something but not achieving it, this episode will help you put the actual plan in place and know how to get there.

We are wrapping up 2021 and Derek and Jess come together for a special episode and discuss the 5 questions that they believe are important for everyone to answer.

This is a great episode to take some notes on and dive into the questions that they talk about. It's part reflection and part projection.

They had fun with this one and they're sure you will too!

In this episode Derek talks about a recent event that left him, maybe for the first time, truly disappointed in one of his kids.

After some reflection he takes you through the reasons that so many of us don't do the things that we truly want to do which all comes back to a fear of judgement. Rather than pursuing our dreams, we worry about what someone might say. Rather than living how we want to live, we live by others' standards and never reach true fulfillment and alignment.

The recent event sparked a bigger overall discussion around why we don't do what we want to do and it manifested in his 8 year old son.

If you are in the process of setting New Year's goals or just haven't been able to find the courage to break out of being a cog in the wheel, this is a must listen!

Tareq Azim has so many accomplishments it's hard to put them all down but among them is training elite level athletes from the NFL and Mixed Martial Arts. He also has his famous "Disruptor" events helping high level executives regain their happiness and purpose.

His new book "Empower" will be available January 11th, 2022 and will be a massive hit.

Tareq's family were forced from their native country, Afghanistan, when the USSR invaded and it changed the trajectory of his life. He has never let that hold him back from creating a massive impact though. Through his speaking, teaching, writing and personal warmth that is evident right away, he has changed countless lives as well as living his to the fullest.

Derek and Tareq talk everything from current events, mindset, how to confront fear and most importantly, how he was able to watch his dad die with a smile on his face. You DON'T want to miss this one!

Derek talks about a very impactful talk that he heard several years ago about how to know who you can save.

So often in life we try to help as many people as we can. Some of us even experience anxiety or depression over not being able to help our kids, our family or our friends. How do we reconcile it? How do we sleep at night knowing how many people are suffering and need help?

If you are ever feeling overwhelmed about who you can help or why it is that you can't get through to certain people, you need to listen to this episode and you'll realize why you can only help those that are swimming toward you.

Brandon Poulin is the co-founder of the massively successful LadyBoss business and movement. Along with his wife Kaelin, they have not only changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of women but have done it while navigating through their marriage, their business and their young kids.

For most people, just building a culture-changing movement would be challenging but when you are walking through it with your spouse, it can present a different set of challenges but it can also present massive fulfillment and satisfaction.

Brandon talks to Derek about how he has grown through his faith and his business knowledge and the secrets behind his path that have led to his huge success in business and also with his family.

If you think that you ever have to make the choice of business or family, you HAVE to listen to this episode and learn how Brandon has kept what's truly important in perspective!

As we approach the holiday season, it can be magical. Christmas songs, food, lights and cheer are all around...but it can also be one of the hardest times of the year as well.

In this episode, Derek introduces a challenge as well as one of the things that he is doing to try to be a blessing in someone's life this holiday season.

Sometimes if we're doing well, we don't realize that not everyone around us is doing well also. Derek talks about a few examples of how it's easy to think that we are all growing together but that's simply not the case; we are all in different spots and sometimes those situations need a little help.

Listen to this episode and then ACT. You'll hear the challenge and lets all do our part to make this a little easier this holiday season for people that are in a different spot in their journey!

Your favorite guest is back again! This week, Jess comes on to talk to Derek about whether all of their decisions have been based more on faith or through courage.

Most people think that if they have enough faith, things will work out. Often times though, the first step still takes tons of courage. On the other side, without faith, how can you keep going?

Derek and Jess have a little different take on why they have gotten where they have and which of these contributed more to their success but they also lay out some key strategies that will keep you going and help you make the courageous decisions to reach you goals!

Expectations have been falling for quite some time. Standards on what it means to live a great life have also fallen.

The best way to have an apathetic, uninspired population is to set the expectations of our lives so low that we never have to worry about being disappointed about missing our mark.

Do you want to have a great marriage? Raise your relationship expectation. Do you want to have more money? Raise your financial standards. The list goes on and on. If you are tired of living a mediocre life, make sure that the expectations that you have for yourself aren't mediocre.

Jim Huntsman is the host of the Western Huntsman podcast and is back for round two on the Primal King Podcast!

This time around, Jim and Derek talk about a number of different things from teaching our kids to hunt and why it's vital to their future survival to Jim's new homestead and even touch on homeschooling and current events.

Derek and Jim also discuss some current event issues and believe that two small-town Idaho boys can solve all of our problems!

In today's episode, Derek takes on the very taboo issue of VIOLENCE.

Most of us, especially men, have been taught from a very young age that violence is never the answer. Is that actually true though? Is violence NEVER the answer?

Derek talks about a few different instances around the topic of violence that seem to be going against our hard wiring as humans. Since we live in a society that preaches zero violence, are we setting our young men up for failure? Tune in to this episode to find out!

In this episode, Derek talks about a new book that he started that caused him to deeply reflect on giving...and how much to give.

Most of us like to think that we are giving, charitable people. We'll drop a few bucks in the can here and there or maybe we throw a $20 in the offering plate at church.

How often do we actually give until it hurts though? There are two different stories that will drive the laws of reciprocity home crystal clear and this ONE universal law could be your missing ingredient to true fulfillment...

Eddie Penney is the founder and CEO of the Contingent Group that provides creative, strategic and vigilant security. He is also the founder of the "Unafraid" brand which helps others through coaching, speaking and mentoring.

Eddie has a very unique story having served in the US Military for 20 years and rose to being a Navy Seal among many other honors.

After going through a dark place trying to find himself after leaving the military, he found his faith. It is a crazy and inspiring story that will leave you with the chills.

Make sure to check out this episode if you have ever wondered how to transition or been in a very tough space wondering what to do. Eddie is not only an American hero, he continues to inspire people day in and day out with his great story!

In this episode Derek asks one of the most relevant questions that can be asked..."what will you tell your kids?"

There are a lot of crazy things going on right now in the world and far too many people aren't willing to sacrifice comfort in an attempt to preserve long term freedom. This freedom comes in the form of governance, your body and all areas of life.

How will you answer the questions that your kids will have in 10 years from now? What will you tell them that you did to stop the madness? Will you be a "go along to get along" type person or will you stop complying?

Everyone's favorite guest is back again! Jess comes on with Derek this week to talk all about what you need to know if you are going to start or grow a business with your spouse.

We all know there is no shortage of "business coaches" and "life coaches" but what about getting coached on the dicey path of running a business with the person that you also run your family with? Derek and Jess have you covered on this 30 minute episode!

Make sure to see what they have done to navigate the path of business and pleasure through running a family and a business so you will know what needs to happen to be successful in this landmine-filled journey!

One of the questions Christians often contemplate is "what does God want for my life?"

Derek dives into the taboo topic of whether or not it is noble to be okay with "just getting by." He also asks why it is that people seem to accept lack and scarcity when we should be focused on creating abundance to bless others?

This can be a very controversial topic but he isn't one to shy away from those issues and if you have ever struggled with the question of "how much is too much" or "why have I always been told not to have too much," make sure to check this episode out!

Adam Bender has been able to go all around the world hunting. That has exposed him to different (sometimes very exotic) types of game as well as cultures being the club events manager for Cabelas/Bass Pro Shops.

In this episode, Adam and Derek take a step away from all of the chaos that seems to be going on in the world to have a conversation around hunting. You will hear about Adam's wife who was fortunate to draw a "once in a lifetime" elk hunt and be successful. They also dive into the wolf conversation and what that means for future hunting.

Lastly, you'll get to hear about some of Adam's stories that he has experienced by traveling to different cultures and how they perceive success (hint: it's not by the Boone and Crocket scores that we are used to).

Adam is a great family man with a mission to preserve the way of life that has led to many generations of hunters and will hopefully contribute to many more!

Derek is fired up on this episode! Almost everything that is happening in your life, whether it be mandates, health, relationships, jobs and the list goes on and on can be changed right away...but it comes down to you.

Do you wonder why governments have gotten away with dictatorial measures throughout history? Because people have allowed it.

Do you wonder why people get morbidly obese? Because people have allowed it.

You can go right down the list to see that things change when you finally say ENOUGH.

Make sure to check out this episode if you are needing a little motivation to make some real changes in your life and in the world!

In this episode Derek talks about the most common comments that he gets from listeners and social media followers: "thank you for saying the things that I can't say" and "what should we do?"

These questions hit really close to home this week in a tricky conversation that he was brought into. (Check out the episode to learn more about that)

How do our values and beliefs hold up when they are really put to the test? What do we do when the fight comes to us even if we don't want it? If you have ever wondered about these types of questions, you HAVE to check this one out!

Phil Daru is a former professional MMA fighter, a massively successful business owner and a trainer for top MMA fighters, professional athletes and A-Level celebrities.

His path to success hasn't been easy. From dealing with concussions that ultimately made him retire from his young professional fighting career to starting a business to help his parents out with the bills, nothing has come easy.

Rather than feel sorry for himself, he put in the work day in and day out. He has gone on to build an empire by running multiple businesses, coaching over 800 other coaches in the fitness and business arena and helping professional athletes from multiple sports be the very best versions of themselves.

If you need some inspiration to attack your goals or some motivation to push through adversity, make sure to check out this episode!

Have you ever had someone say something to you that is disrespectful? Have you ever had someone say something to you that you thought was unacceptable?

Most of us, at some point in our life, have had people say things to us that weren't helpful and we wouldn't accept it but we say the exact same things to ourselves all of the time. Why is that acceptable? Answer: it's not.

In this episode, Derek asks the simple question around why would we tell ourselves that we are dumb or that we will never be successful if we would be ready to fight someone if they said the exact same thing to us? If you struggle with internal negativity it will crush your future. If you struggle with this, make sure to check out this episode!

Bert Sorin is the co-owner of Sorinex Exercise Equipment which is one of the most widely known brands in weight training and fitness. Their equipment can be found in collegiate, professional and military weight rooms all across the country.

Bert's path to success wasn't what you may think though; he describes it as a type of "Forrest Gump" path (when you listen, you will understand why).

He was a 4-time all-American in Track and Field and has gone on to be a top innovator through his apps and creation of new equipment. On top of all of that, he is also a family man and an overall great guy to learn from.

Whether it's the war on poverty...or the war on drugs...or the war on terrorism...why can't we actually WIN?

In this episode, Derek talks about why success can't be abstract. We fight these wars, and even though they are noble efforts, we don't seem to ever actually win. Why is that?

Success has to be DEFINED. Do you want to be rich? What does that actually mean? Do you want to be fit? What does that mean?

Derek brings several different examples both from a macro level AND a micro level to show why it is so important to define success. If you've been struggling to hit your goals, this is a MUST listen episode!

Many of us struggle with seeing our true flaws. We struggle, to some degree, with HONEST self awareness. In this episode Derek takes the side of what would your enemy want from you? How would your enemy want you to feel? What thoughts would your enemy hope you are thinking?

If you want to take a completely different approach to understanding where you are in life right now and some of the things that you need to work on, take it from your enemy.

If you have been struggling to do what's needed, this will be some motivation from a completely different perspective!

One of the questions that we hear all the time around relationships and marriage is whether or not LOVE is actually enough...

Derek and Jess wanted to dive into this exact topic because there is so much confusion on what it takes to have a thriving relationship. Do you love someone but feel like it isn't enough? Are you wondering if you should actually move forward into marriage when you know that you love them but don't share values?

In this episode, you will hear why love actually isn't enough by itself. There are two additional things that any successful relationship will need in addition...

In this episode, Derek talks all about how important it is to be great at whatever it is that you're doing. Are you a janitor? Perfect! Be great at it. Are you a CEO? Nice! Be great at it.

More opportunities are created from being great at what you are doing right now even if it isn't where you want to be forever. People are ALWAYS looking to hire someone (and pay them very well) that is great where they currently are.

This episode will show you the importance that it's not always what you are currently doing that matters but it's more about how you do it...even if no one seems to be watching!

Cristy Nickel aka Cristy Code Red was once named one of the Top 3 Most Dangerous women in the world during her professional boxing career.

That wasn't her defining moment though...she has helped over 50,000 people take control of their life and their health between her coaching, her book, her teaching and through her tough love and very direct style.

If you need a little extra motivation and you know that you need to hear the hard truth when it comes to weight loss, you have to listen to episode!

So often in today's times, we really only hear about feelings. We hear about expressing feelings and accepting feelings and that "toughness" is actually a weakness.

Don't be fooled; this is all garbage. In today's episode, Derek talks about WHY you should be equipping yourself with the mental toughness to get through the toughest days when (not if) they happen.

He had a pretty intense situation that happened last weekend and it required some mental toughness, and, just like anything else, the more you are training yourself for the worst case scenarios, the better off we'll all be when it really hits the fan.

Drew Parker seems to be what most would consider a "normal guy." Well, other than the fact that he has co-written some of the biggest country music songs in the past 3 years including "Homemade" by Jake Owen and "Forever After All" with Luke Combs among many others.

In this episode, Drew talks about the decision on why he left his hometown in Georgia to pursue country music as his career and how having to live with regrets was way worse than failing could ever be.

If you want to hear first hand what it takes to go from what can be a comfortable life to the absolute dog eat dog world of the massive music industry, you DO NOT want to miss out on this episode!

In this episode, Derek takes on a few "hot button" issues...

When did we get to the point that we started to believe things that our eyes tell us are completely false? Whether it is political issues, personal issues or anything else, we seem to stop believing what is easy to see.

People will try to lie to us. We will even try to lie to ourselves. When it's all said and done, we can see the truth IF we are open to seeing it. Stop letting the media, athletes, celebrities and social media tell you things that you can SEE are not true; TRUTH will set us all free!

We hear all of the time how we should write down our goals. We are told to create a 3 year plan and a 5 year plan. The "experts" want us to plan out every move but there is something that no one seems to talk about: who do YOU have to become to accept the gifts that achieving your goals will bring?

Do you seem to fall into the same relationship patterns? How about the same work or business patterns? Do you plateau? Do you get stuck?

In this episode, Derek asks you to consider your goals from a different angle and start asking yourself "who do you need to BECOME to achieve what you want?"

This is a powerful concept that can completely change everything about the way you set goals going forward!

Colin Wayne is one of the most fascinating people to join the Primal King Podcast. In his young life he has already done more than most could dream of in a lifetime.

After being critically wounded in Afghanistan, he went on to become a recruiter then a model and influencer making more money than he could imagine.

It didn't take him long to realize that he had much bigger aspirations and wasn't content simply being known for his looks. That is how Redline Steel was started.

He took a concept that almost no one was doing and has built it into an 8 figure per-year business. Colin was ranked the most interesting entrepreneur by Forbes and has been featured everywhere.

The best part is that his work ethic and humble attitude is absolutely infectious to anyone that has a chance to talk with him. Lastly, he is very open about how he achieved success and everyone can learn from what he has accomplished!

About a year and a half ago, Derek put out an episode all around forgiveness. This is a concept that has now come full circle.

In this brand new episode, Derek will take you through what has happened since he put out that episode and how it has actually impacted him recently greatly.

If you feel any anger, resentment or if you have been holding grudges PLEASE make this episode a priority.

Recently Derek was chastised as being "afraid" for wanting to shield his kids from some of the craziness of the world. Because of that, he wanted to bring on his most popular guest, Jess, to have the conversation about when we should expose our kids to things that are controversial in our current time such as gender identification, sex, gays and lesbians and other controversial topics.

This episode will lay out when Derek and Jess think it's okay to be tolerant and when we should stick to our core values. This world would have you believe that you are a bigot or "backwoods" for thinking a certain way but always remember, you aren't alone!

In today's episode, Derek wants to know what your story is. We all have a story and the truth is that most of them are absolute b.s.

He talks about how he recently realized what his story is and how it has held him back. He also talks about how easy it is to have a story about yourself that may be "hard wired" into your brain. If it seems complex, it really isn't.

If you wonder what is holding you back in relationships, money, your body or even your spiritual growth, you have a story around it that is preventing you from truly living the best way possible. We will take care of that today!

Mike Milhalski is the Co-Owner and Founder of the wildly successful company Sons of Liberty Gun Works. Not only is he a great guy but his story will inspire you to realize what is possible in only a few short years.

It wasn't long ago that Mike was selling his car and bartering for rifle parts just to get started. He took a passion, some hard work and a dream and fulfilled it in less than a decade to build one of the most well known and trusted rifle companies in the entire country.

In this episode, you will hear exactly what it took for Mike and his company to not only build a brand but how he has been able to live his dream!

In today's episode, Derek talks about the four different areas in our life and how they work together. If you are prepared for war in all areas, you will always weather the storm. If you aren't, you will inevitably experience the "snowball effect."

It is really easy to mask issues in certain areas of life when one area is crushing it but if you encounter any problems when you aren't prepared for war, you will lose every time.

If you've ever said "when it rains it pours," you HAVE to listen to this one...

Do you ever feel like you are living in a world that seems "cultish?" If you say or do the wrong thing whether it be anti-mask mandates, anti pop culture fads and so on, you will feel shamed and become an outsider?

Joe Marfoglio grew up in a fundamentalist-type religion and talks about how the exact same things that he went through are actually being used right now in our culture. Having been through the experience that he has and "came out" of it, he is full awake to the methods that are used to control people.

If you have felt like an outsider simply because things simply don't make sense, you need to check out this episode and learn how Joe was able to break free!

Derek tells a story about a flight tour of Mt. McKinley several years ago and how the absolute fear of doing it changed everything. Fear holds most of us back from doing the things that we truly want to; it can be fear of a life change, starting a new business, building the best marriage possible and a number of other things.

In this episode, you will be left with one very simple yet insanely important question; what would YOU do if fear wasn't holding you back?

Derek and Jess wanted to hop into the unforgiving conversation around gender. Rather than taking the approach of what seems to be common now with choosing genders and gender fluidity, they break down their thoughts from a more traditional sense and why they believe what they believe.

Truth is still important. It may not be comfortable or culturally acceptable sometimes but it still needs to be put out there. For any of you that wonder about what your role is in a relationship or what the other gender is REALLY looking for, make sure to listen in to this episode!

In today's episode, Derek talks about how much we all like to judge the lottery winners that go broke shortly after winning. We like to judge the pro athlete that goes broke within a couple of years of retirement. However, do you know the odds of you actually being you?

If you need a quick "pick me up" or maybe even a little nudge to help you live a better lifestyle, you HAVE to check out this episode. The numbers don't lie...make sure you understand that you already won the lottery and Derek shows you exactly how.

Jamey Shirah is part owner and CMO of the asset management company South Capital Partners. He grew up in a very small town but after graduating from the University of Georgia he has gone on to be successful with several different ventures. Ultimately his roots led him to start the Hunter Recruitment Project which helps first-time hunters experience the power of harvesting their first animal.

Jamey's "Get off your butt and make it happen" attitude is infectious as well as impactful. Not only has he made waves in the bar and restaurant industry but is now giving people the opportunity to go down the path of being self sufficient with hunting skills.

Whether you grew up similar to Jamey and Derek in a small town or if you grew up more urban, you will learn why fulfilling the primal instincts of hunting and providing is so important on so many different levels!

Derek talks about how he recently started doing something COMPLETELY different than most would think is acceptable. In fact, most people look at him cross-eyed when he tells them about it.

This episode covers the consideration that most of what we "know" isn't actually known but rather passed down and may or may not actually be true. Whether it is dealing with fitness and nutrition or relationships and business, there are lots of people giving advice based on things they don't actually know. Does that sound harsh? Maybe, but it's true.

Check out this episode if you want to have your beliefs challenged and you want to learn how you can actually believe in what you're doing rather than following the herd.

Ryan Michler has built an empire around helping males become men. He started Order of Man first because of his pursuit to become the best man that he could be. After growing up without a father in the home, he realized how important it is to understand that the inherent qualities of a man are not bad despite what our culture will tell us.

Derek talks with Ryan about how he first started leading men to improve their lives and how he has now built a thriving business, a massively successful podcast and a movement that is changing lives by removing "masculinity" as a curse word.

Whether you are a man or a woman, make sure to tune in to see what he has learned on his journey by working with thousands of men. Ryan talks about how many are plagued by the false narrative that men need to sit down, shut up and be less "manly."

How many times as a kid were you told that "you should know better?" I know I heard it a LOT. Sometimes you may have known better and did it anyways but sometimes you may not have known what you were doing was wrong.

There is so much information out there that is available now, we can literally learn just about anything that we want. You don't even have to attend college to attend college level classes online.

In this episode, Derek talks about the importance of education but not in its traditional sense. He gives several examples that if you ever actually want to do better, you first will have to know better!

There is no shortage of people that pitch the whole "live your passion" dream. If you want to actually hear from someone who has been and is currently doing that, you have to listen to this episode.

Aron Snyder started out working for the outdoor backpack and gear company called Kifaru around 2012. In only a few short years of working his "dream job" that fulfilled his passion of being outdoors testing products while hunting, fishing and backpacking, he had worked himself to the position of owner.

He has small town roots along with incredible character and work ethic so his success shouldn't be a surprise. Aron has built a massive audience on Instagram with his great photos and insight as well as continuing to grow Kifaru as one of the top quality brands in the outdoor space.

We all look for that "hack." We all want to fast track our success no matter what we are trying to accomplish. We teach our kids to fast track their careers by going to college. We tell people to fast track their weight loss by taking snake oil. The list goes on and on.

In this episode, Derek reflects on a conversation that he had with his daughter about a really hard time she was going through. It is a lesson that isn't really being taught anymore and it is the most basic fundamental of success.

Make sure to listen in to see how the conversation went and how this will shed new light on the oldest known "hack" in the world.

Lindsey was a thriving business owner. She had recently built her dream home. She was finally seeing the years of hard work that she had put in produce massive results. Then Covid hit.

She went from having multiple business locations to nothing. She went from a thriving business owner to facing bankruptcy. She lived in Oregon and her state was one of the hardest locked down states in the country.

Rather than sitting around and waiting for the government to save her, she decided to take things into her own hands and open her business despite the lockdowns. What happened after that was both inspiring and heart breaking.

Make sure to tune into this episode with an open mind. You will hear first-hand that the Covid virus hasn't just infected people but the reaction to it has pushed countless people to the brink of losing everything...

Derek heard someone recently say something that really caught his attention when it comes to dealing with the pressure that we all feel at certain points in our lives.

"Pressure is a privilege." Just think, if you are feeling pressure right now, be it in your job, business or any other area, you may actually be much more "privileged" than you think.

If you have done or plan on doing anything great, pressure will be involved. How do you get through it? How do you compartmentalize it? This episode will help you put into perspective all of that pressure you may be feeling!

We've all heard about people that have a "chip on their shoulder." What is one thing that just about everyone that is elite at something, whether it be sports, business or any other area, have in common? They have a fuel that feeds their fire and it typically comes from something that someone said or did to them at some point.

Derek struggled on whether or not to talk about this for fear of sounding "petty" but it is a topic that is practiced by many but talked about by few. So, how do you take the things that have happened that could be perceived as bad and actually use it to fuel your growth and your success? You will hear all about it in this episode so make sure to tune in!

Bart Miller a.k.a. the "Billion Dollar Cowboy" shares what has made him successful in almost everything that he's done; from competitive cycling to a decorated body builder to building multiple successful businesses and raising an amazing family...but it may not be what you think.

Bart has an attitude around pain that isn't like most other people. In fact, he talks about pain and how God uses it to create greatness even though we may not see it in the moment. So often we will do what we can to create discomfort in our own life to see growth whether it be challenges or weight lifting or a number of other things yet we question why God would allow our discomfort for our own potential growth.

Bart has a way of breaking down complex situations into very easily do-able and achievable steps. If you want to learn how to use the pain that you're currently in to fuel your growth, make sure to tune in!

Derek takes you on an adventure today...

Most people don't think about what life will look like down the road. We are usually consumed with what we missed out on yesterday or what will happen today but after going through a "woo woo" exercise, he saw a different perspective that he hadn't considered; IF he had accomplished his goals and was looking back at his life at 80, what would he have wanted to accomplish?

Viewing life through the lens of someone that is nearing the end can be very powerful if we see the wisdom in it. Make sure to listen in or this one because there will be some powerful insights that can absolutely shift how you approach every day.

Most people don't work with their spouse. In fact, for many couples, they don't see each other all THAT often. When you factor in jobs, kids, responsibilities and on and on, sometimes it can feel more like passionate roommates than husband or wife.

The pandemic and subsequent shutdowns has meant more "quality" time then ever for most couples though. For the first few weeks it may have seemed liked a nice little break from reality but now...it may feel like a prison.

This week, Derek and Jess have some fun with the conversation of how to deal with someone when you feel like they are always around. Rather than take a serious approach to what can be a complicated issue, they add some humor and light-heartedness to hopefully put a smile on your face even if you are feeling a little bit of cabin fever while still showing you how to get through these tough times. Before you resort to throwing lamps at your significant other, make sure to listen to this one!

It's officially 2021! Everyone will be doing their best to stick to their New Year's resolutions. Unfortunately, most will fail. Why? They will try to simply use willpower and discipline to get through them and that doesn't work long term.

Derek walks you through exactly HOW you can do the most important thing to achieve your goals in this episode (hint: it doesn't require discipline or extreme willpower).

If you feel like you just aren't able to follow through on your goals or that you never stay on track for very long with the commitments you make to yourself, do yourself a favor and listen to this one. I guarantee it will help you throughout the new year!

Howard Getson has been successful in just about everything that he has done; from sports in high school and college to earning his J.D. Law degree and Masters Degree in Business Administration from Northwestern University and then to building an Inc. 500 company and now to the founder of an algorithmic hedge fund company called Capitalogix. So, what has been the key to his success?

Howard talks about his journey and the lessons that he learned that you can implement in your life. He has been on the cutting edge of integrating artificial intelligence into business for decades. He also explains why energy is so important when it comes to the decision making process and how you can use your energy to push you forward.

Any time that someone who gets to park under the Dallas Cowboy's stadium for all home games is willing to share his wisdom, it is HIGHLY recommended to take note!

We all know how "normal" life can be sometimes. Days are chaotic and things may not seem to be going as great as you'd like. As we move towards Christmas, buying presents for your family can be stressful. Covid has pushed everyone close to their breaking points in different ways...

If your "normal" life isn't going quite how you planned it, you HAVE to listen to this episode. Most of the big things in life really aren't things and they are the "normal" things that most of us take for granted every single day.

Derek will hopefully give you a little bit of perspective in this episode. If you feel like maybe you need a quick "pick me up," tune in and enjoy this one!

Cody Neer was ranked as one of the the top high school baseball players in the world. He had dreamed of playing in the major league from the time he was old enough to walk. After receiving a scholarship from the University of Florida, he was well on the path to accomplish his dream.

Within a few short years in the majors, he was cut and back to square one. His entire identity had been built on being the "baseball guy" but all of a sudden, he wasn't.

He bounced around from job to job until he started learning about internet marketing. From there, he landed a huge job with Target which ended up propelling him into being the owner and founder of Bucks Brand Of America, a wildly successful brand that combines hunting and sports.

Cody was gracious enough to take some time to share with us how he turned his seemingly worst moments of losing his identity into a 7 figure business and what you can do to make the same impact!

There is a ton of talk going on about freedom. Government restrictions are a huge topic. Lockdowns. Mandates...

What if we look at our freedoms from a foundational level though? Are you free to move your body the way that you want? Are you free to do what you want financially? Are you free to live the way you want to?

Derek may sprinkle in a little bit of that forbidden fruit known as politics in this episode but the great point comes back to personal choices and personal freedoms. Make sure to listen to this episode and see where you stand!

This week Derek has on his partners in the 75 Hard Challenge. Ty Medley is a school teacher, football coach and great family man. Tyson Smith is currently working at an optics company but is also the father to two beautiful girls and the founder of Idaho Adventurer.

The three of them decided to go through the 75 Hard Challenge as a way to combat complacency and build strict discipline. They talk about the ups and downs, the struggles and the gains as well as the overall commitment that is required to radically change your life.

If you are someone that feels like you have been in a rut or if you feel like you need to change your environment to hit the next level, make sure to check out this episode!

When people feel like they don't have a voice or don't have any power, they resort to some pretty bad things.

Derek lays out in this episode how to take your power back. Too often we put our happiness on other people and other circumstances in which we don't have any control. Because of this, we feel helpless and sometimes, even hopeless.

There are a ton of different examples of this happening in our current culture and it is having devastating consequences. If you have been feeling like you are losing control or feeling lost and helpless, make sure to listen to this episode!

Derek's son is 7 years old. He is at that stage where just about everything that comes out of his mouth ends with a question mark. For those of you that have or have had kids, you know what he's talking about.

Derek explores why we lose that curiosity. Is it ego? Is it complacency? Is is because we are just so smart we suddenly know everything as we age?

In this episode you will get a complete understanding of what shifted in Derek's life to become curious again and how it has massively impacted his life in many different ways. He takes his experience from his former clients that are massively successful and how questions and curiosity will separate out those that succeed and those that get left behind.

This has been a crazy year. A pandemic, layoffs, bankrupt businesses, gyms closing down, school closures, a crazy political cycle and now an insane election.

There are probably more things to complain about right now than most times in our lives. However, the question becomes this; what are you going to do about it?

Complaining gets us nowhere. The only thing that will change a situation is action. If you have found yourself falling into a cycle of blame, feeling like things aren't fair or wanting things to be easier (like we all do at times), make sure to check out this episode.

Derek lays out why it is so important to do something...ANYTHING, if you are in this situation right now.

Jim Huntsman is a blogger, podcaster and founder of the "Western Huntsman" movement. He is also on the front lines as an advocate for hunters and conservationists and is using his platform to push back against those that would infringe upon this lifestyle.

In this episode, you will learn why hunting is not only important to feed our families but why it is so important to the overall health of the ecosystem. However, Jim and Derek also discuss some of the unintended consequences that happen due to environmentalists and other groups that believe they are saving the environment.

If you are into hunting, the outdoors, living a "natural lifestyle" or if you are curious how a couple of small town Idaho boys view this precious lifestyle, you will LOVE this episode!

Jim Rohn famously talked about the two different ways to become the tallest building in town; to tear everyone else's down, or to build yours the tallest.

Right now, we are living in a culture and a time that we are witnessing more of the former than the latter. Do you want the secret to living a successful and fulfilling life? In this episode Derek will talk about how to accomplish that WHILE ALSO staying out of the negativity and the drama that will happen when you are in constant comparison.

Make sure to check this out if you are feeling like you aren't as successful as "the other guy" because the lesson in this episode is truly transformative!

Josh Felber started started his first business at age 14 and was a millionaire by the age of 25. Since then, he has owned 15 different businesses in all different industries as well as balance his faith, family and his fitness.

How did he do it? Well, he didn't which created a massive problem. However, rather than make the decision to choose work over faith or production over family, he began designing the process of living an integrated life.

Since then, he has been featured in all different types of magazines, shows and publications as well as running his own show, author his own book and create a podcast called "Making Bank w/ Josh Felber."

If you feel like being a well-rounded and balanced parent isn't possible, Josh will teach the keys to live a successful, fulfilling and integrated life in this episode!

Derek had the opportunity to talk with his local high school classes about podcasting due to an assignment that they were given that requires them to start their own podcast.

Most of us never understand the importance of publishing our story because we think that no one really cares. Maybe you aren't the podcasting "type" but there are so many other platforms (or even a plain old pen and paper) that your future self and your kids would love to be able to look back on and see what your life was like.

Today, Derek has a challenge for you all; publish! Make sure to check out this episode on WHY it's so important for your story to be told!

Anna Paulina Luna was raised by a single mother in souther California's low income neighborhoods. She saw things that would break most people; yet she used it to fuel her.

For only the second time, we are having a...Primal Queen on! Anna has so much value to share. Yes, she is running for the congressional seat in the 13th District in Florida but she has already done so much in a short period of time...

From serving in the Air Force and earning the Air Force Achievement Medal to getting her degree in Biology to winning the Republican primary election against all odds. Make sure to tune into this one as Anna will leave you inspired!

Derek is kicking off year 2 with a bang! Trigger warning on this episode...

Most people strive to reach comfort. After all, what is better than finally getting to a point in life where you are comfortable? The problem with seeking comfort is that complacency follows right after it and that will kill your goals and aspirations faster than anything.

If you are wondering why you aren't getting where you want to go, you have to check out this episode. It could be the tough love that you need to move your life, and your goals, forward.

Derek had the opportunity to talk to the Owner and Founder of Mountain Primal Meat Co. and it was gold! Anytime you can hear about a business that is thriving, it's a great thing but when you can hear about a business that is thriving through hard work, perseverance and...maybe even an accidental start??? It's even better!

John Maas has a great story of how pursuing greatness has paid off. Whether it was building homes as a younger man, moving across country to build bigger and better homes in Aspen, CO to eventually being in the ranching and direct to consumer meat business, his story will inspire you to pursue greatness, live your passion and to realize that hard work and perseverance will never go out of style.

Have you heard the story of the Lighthouse and the Tug Boat? There is a very valuable lesson in it if you haven't. Derek talks about a few different instances that will show you exactly why one philosophy works some of the time and the other works almost all of the time.

So often, people get sunk by helping others out. They sacrifice their own well being by being the Tug Boat all the time. There are some times where it works...but you can't stay there.

Make sure to check out this episode if you feel like you are always helping others but find yourself sinking...

Derek likes to bring on his wife every few months because she is a fan favorite! This time, it gets a little more fun and a lot more real as far as how opposite they really are.

There are a lot of people that feel like they are TOO different from their spouse. They worry that it will cause a divide. Now, Derek and Jess are not only co-running their household but also co-owning their business. So, what could go wrong?

This episode shows the fun yet challenging side of their marriage; Jess is very structured and Derek flies by the seat of his pants. However, there is extreme beauty in those differences and they will talk about how they not only hold the house and business together, but absolutely thrive in the process!

In this episode, Derek talks about the "Universe 25" study that was completed decades ago. It shows what will happen in the absence of struggle and how it relates to each one of us currently.

Do you think that if you had a Utopian Paradise that life would be great? Think again. Make sure to check out this episode to understand why struggling is actually one of the best ways to have purpose.

This week, Derek talks to 2 Star General Clayton Hutmacher. What an incredible story! He went from living with a foster family to achieving so many incredible things such as:

-Serving over 40 years in uniform

-Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

-A Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval Command and Staff College and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College

-Many different accolades and decorations such as the Legion of Merit, Distinguish Flying Cross, Bronze Star medal and MANY others

Now, Clay is changing lives by becoming the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation that provides college scholarships and educational counseling to the surviving children of Special Operations personnel killed in the line of duty.

Make sure to check out this amazing episode of service, duty, discipline and now, how he is changing the lives of family members who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

This week, Derek talks about how overcoming adversity and haters means one thing; you're leveling up!

He received a comment this week that hit pretty hard. After not really knowing how to take it, he remembered the quote "the higher the level the bigger the devil."

When you look to scale up in business, marriage, fitness or life in general, you will get resistance. You can call it the "force of average" or satan or whatever, but it'll be there. Check out this episode to see how to get through it while embracing it.

Ryan Stewman has more accomplishments than I could list but here are just a few:

-He's been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, The Good Men Project and Addicted 2 Success just to name a few

-He has achieved success nearly everywhere he’s been from selling car washes as a younger guy to a top performing loan officer and now to a world-renowned sales trainer, mindset shifter and business consultant.

-Now, he has gone on to write several books and become a best selling author, he has a weekly Podcast called the Hardcore Closer Podcast and the daily mindset podcast Called “Rewire” and is followed and read by millions all across the globe!

-However, his rise to the top has been anything but smooth. He was in and out of prison, dealt with divorce and business setbacks and has been an open book on the ups and downs and how he has gotten through them.

-In the last couple years though, he has transitioned into a family man, married his dream girl and has been building his family empire to match the success of his business…

Ryan also takes you through an exercise that will show you EXACTLY what the most elite version of yourself looks like and it is super powerful.

In this episode, Derek is fresh off the launch of his new direct to consumer meat business. He was reminded of one of the best lessons he has learned about business, health and life in general; imperfect action will always beat procrastination.

The launch was messy. The social media post initially wasn't done correctly. The website had typos yet it was launched.

Derek takes you through the "pick up your phone" exercise to illustrate why nothing happens until an action is taken. Let this episode be your permission to go for it!

Just a few years ago, Nicholas Bayerle was obese, broke, single and cleaning carpets for poverty wages. So how did he get to the point where he is fit, married to the woman of his dreams, speaking on stages all over, an author, founder and CEO of the Billion Dollar Body movement and impacting lives everywhere?

We dive into the exact path that he had to go down to have these breakthroughs. Nicholas talks about the moment where he made the decision to lay on the floor and wasn't going to get up until God showed him what he needed to build out of his life.

This is one of the more powerful episodes thus far when it comes to mindset, visualization and overcoming adversity. Every person out there can gain insight and motivation from what Nicholas has to share.

In this episode, Derek talks about a Facebook memory that popped up from 8 years ago. It was a picture of his siblings and his dad before he passed away.

He talks about what he was going through at that point in his life. He had recently started a new job that wasn't going well. His wife was still working and had the more "stable" income. There were a lot of things that weren't going the way he had hoped and expected but the picture said it all: how much he had to be grateful for even during a tough time.

If you see the picture, it doesn't show someone who is stressed. It doesn't show someone that is anxious about his future. Why? Because he was surrounded by family up in the mountains of Idaho and THAT was what is truly important. Listen along to see how YOU can find gratitude regardless of what you are going through!

Tony Grebmeier has built an amazing community because of the experience and the demons that he has overcome. He had all of the material things that most of us would define as successful yet he was still on the verge of divorce as well as having thoughts of taking his own life.

Since then, he has gone on to:

-build a multi-million dollar business with his childhood friends that is on a 6 year streak of the Inc 5000 fastest growing companies

-create the “Be Fulfilled” community which includes a Podcast, an amazing journal (yes, I have one myself), a Facebook group as well as coaching

-like myself, he has set out on a mission to redefine what success REALLY is (here’s a hint-we both agree it’s not just money)

-and lastly, but most importantly, he’s a husband and a dad and an all around good guy.

If you want to understand what being fulfilled really looks like, Tony is going to take you through the process on this episode!

Derek talks about a lesson that he learned a long time ago but was reminded of again recently. Right now, people are hurting. Businesses are struggling and he isn't immune to those same feeling and situations that are happening all around us.

How do we get out of it? What can we do right now to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety?

If you are struggling at all right now, PLEASE take some time to listen to this episode. Derek lays out the fail-safe way to feel better while also being able to help others.

Jay Hill owns several different businesses in the agricultural industry including the massive brand ChaffHaye. His entrepreneurial journey started at 10 and progressed until he was able to start farming 10 acres by age 16.

This isn't just a story about farming though. The agricultural industry is very competitive so Jay had to do things differently since he started on a shoe-string budget.

In this episode you will learn-

-How Jay went from 10 acres to over 17,000 acres in the past 20 years

-What it's like to run a business with over 120 employees and how he structures his time to maximize results

-Why there isn't any reason to complain about "big business" when building your business

-What the recent tough times with his family has taught him and how you can apply those same lessons

-and so much more amazing value and insight!

Jay is a super down to Earth, humble man but also knows how to make a massive business run and continue to grow. He's grown his Instagram following to over 40,000 people showing people the "hidden" industry of agriculture and has undoubtedly contributed to this nation's next generation of farmers and producers chasing their dreams.

In this episode Derek takes on the controversial subject of the Black Lives Matter movement...but not how you would think. He takes the approach of how messaging is a vital part of any movement as well as any business.

In this episode you will learn why the BLM movement has a noble cause but the message has gotten confusing. If you are a business owner or looking to build a business, you MUST listen to this. It is vital to success as well as clarity as you continue to build.

If you want to understand WHY certain movements work and others don't, you can't miss this one.

In this episode Derek talks about the "social media" effect. We will in a time that highlight reels are confused as everyday life. We see small glimpses into another person's life through filters, pre-planned content and all of the glory but we rarely see the truth.

In this episode you will learn:

-Why it's is not only okay but it is expected to have a bad day sometimes

-Why it's so important to embrace the bad days

-Why comparison will destroy even the most successful and fulfilled people if you allow it.

Lastly, understand that each and every one of us has bad days. The real question is, how long do we stay there? What are we doing to help those around us that may be having hard times to get through them? Let's start asking these questions and loving those around us in these very volatile times...

We all know who Curt Schilling is. He played in the Major League for 20 years. He's won multiple World Series titles. He's been named the Co-MVP of the World Series. He received more accolades than most players could ever dream of. He also had a defining moment; the "Bloody Sock Game."

In this episode you will learn:

-What goes into the mindset of one of the most successful pitchers in MLB history

-How Curt's faith actually set the stage for one of the most memorable games in decades

-What it took to get through his failures including a multi-million dollar loss of his gaming company

-What he is doing now and how he is making an impact after such an inspiring career

Anytime Curt Schilling says "I've never talked about this..." we all should listen. Greatness comes in many forms. Curt was the poster boy for two decades in the big leagues. Make sure to listen to his story and you will find so many nuggets that can be implemented into our own life.

In this episode, Derek talks about the importance of taking a stand and having a clear "line in the sand." We are living in a very weird time right now. People are calling for others to stay home while others are calling for freedom. How do we know where we stand and what to believe?

Derek will take you through a few different scenarios that will show you why it's not always as important what you want but what you won't allow. Where do you draw the line on religious beliefs? Where do you draw the line in your marriage? Your job? Your God given rights?

Make sure to check out this episode if you are having a hard time trying to figure out what to believe in this crazy time of disinformation and smoke and mirrors. Take the action steps and apply them to your life and watch the transformation!

Have you ever wondered what it would take to go from homeless to living in a 17,000 sq ft house? How about what type of mindset is required to change the lives of thousands of people? If you feel like you have hit barriers and you don't why, Marshall Sylver is the man to help.

Among many other accomplishments, he:

-Is world renowned for being the leading hypnotist performing countless times in Las Vegas and tons of other venues

-Has appeared on the David Letterman show

-Has has lead training programs for companies such as IBM, Ford, KFC and Pepsi

-Is the author of the massively successful book; “Passion, Profit and Power.”

…but, he actually came from very humble roots growing up on a farm without power, electricity or even a phone HOWEVER, he has gone on to create a multi-million dollar empire with influence around the globe.

Learn why anyone has limitless potential once they understand some of the subconscious limitations we are all programmed by.

There is a ton of negativity right now. The news, social media and everyday life is filled with doom and gloom. We almost seem to be addicted to "worst case scenarios" on all sides. The question becomes what do we do when we are tired of it?

In this episode, Derek will talk about:

-What is the best way to get rid of the negativity?

-Why the advice that our parents gave us as kids is SO important

-What does his encounter with a DirecTV installer have to do with our current climate

-Why there will be a boom for those of us willing to stay optimistic even when things seem to be bad

Derek wants you to know that optimism will allow you to win. That is much easier said than done however. He will cover exactly how you can be part of the 20% that will thrive through this current crisis. The rest of those that continue living in negativity and fear will eventually look to you as a leader; and the world needs leaders right now!

Not all heroes wear capes. Troy Pottenger grew up in a tough environment. He started logging when he was 13 years old with his dad and learned right away what hard work looked like. It may have been a different time but the same principles that he lays out in this episode will always lead to success in all areas of life.

He has gone on to work with companies such as Whitetail Addicitions, Lone Wolf Custom Gear, Buck Fever Synthetics and many others as well as remain a full time school teacher for 25 years and coach countless kids in different sports.

In this episode you will learn:

-How his dad made a huge impact on his life despite losing him at 17 years old in a tragic accident

-Where his confidence comes from and why self belief is critical

-What he said to his son after the most gut-wrenching loss anyone could experience in a football game.

Troy is what this country is all about. He's gritty, he's tough, he's compassionate and he has impacted far more people than most influencers could ever dream of. This conversation is loaded with value and inspiration.

In this episode, Derek breaks down why two things can be true at the same time. He talks about how fear is the most effective way to sell anything; that could be a car, a coaching program or even a news story.

We are living in a highly polarized, emotionally charged time in history. Fear is driving more decisions than fact and logic. What happens when fear is used to make choices that impact us? What happens when you are stuck in a fear-based cycle of living? How do we get out of it?

If you have found yourself asking any of these questions since the stay at home orders have been in effect, this episode is a CAN'T MISS!

Today Derek gets to talk with his neighbor...but it just so happens that his neighbor is a former National Champion in Long Range Shooting and currently trains elite members of our military.

Bryan Morgan has done many things before his fame in the shooting world. In this episode you will hear:

-How him and his brother took over his dad's construction business after his death and grew it to a 100 million dollar per year business

-What lessons he learned going from a "pipe layer" to now training some of the most elite members of the US Special Forces

-What mindset is required to train the most deadly and highly trained snipers on the planet

-Why he still has to earn the respect of each class he teaches and HOW he does that

-Why he does what he does (and it's not about the money)

Bryan is one of the most accomplished, humble and caring people that you will find. He has led an amazing life up to this point and his story and lessons will be sure to not only inspire you but also leave you with tons of value!

In this episode, Derek lays out how your priorities in life will provide clarity. Most of us go through everyday life without having a clear direction. We are basically a tumbleweed in a wind storm going here and there without that direct line. So, what do we do?

Today, you will learn:

-How your priorities will influence your actions

-Why a candid interview that Tom Brady recently had should wake us all up

-How to take decisive action based on your priorities and how easy those decisions become when you have clarity

-Why this is much easier than you think

Plus, Derek will have you do a 5 minute mental exercise that will help you lay this whole strategy out!

On this episode, Derek had a chance to talk Lifestyle; Carnivore lifestyle that is! Dr. Shawn Baker has led a fascinating life and now is changing the way that we look at nutrition. He has set multiple world records in weight lifting, has performed over 600 surgeries during war, has written one of the most ground breaking books ("The Carnivore Diet") around nutrition in recent history and now he is changing lives with food instead of surgery.

In this episode you will learn:

-Why he ended up actually getting in trouble when he started helping people avoid surgery with food

-What it was like to have his "finger on the nuclear button" as a nuclear weapons launch officer

-What he believes is the REAL driving force behind the vegan movement

-What are the metrics we should be looking at when gauging our "health"

This was a truly fascinating episode because sometimes the people that are daring enough to approach things differently are the ones that are able to change the world. Dr. Shawn Baker is doing that with his lifestyle, his book, his company and his inspiration!

We are still in the midst of the Covid-19 shutdown. This has now become a national crisis. People are beginning to panic. There is fear about sickness. There is fear about economic fallout. People are on edge. What do we do?

In this episode, Derek talks about the 3 different crisis situations that he has been in. From the housing collapse of 2008 (national crisis), and the death of his father and the subsequent decisions (family crisis) and why the response to each of them were so different.

He will show you:

-why his business didn't survive in the 2008 crisis

-why he was able to not only survive but THRIVE in the last crisis

-what you need to focus on RIGHT NOW so you don't lose everything

-how this could be a HUGE blessing...if you have the right tools

Derek has to throw in a football example as well that will help motivate, inspire and prove that a crisis is a defining moment if you simply approach it the right way.

She's back! One of the highest rated episodes to date was the first time Derek's wife, Jess, came on. Now, everyone is stuck at home so what's going on?

In this episode, you will hear what conversation occurred a couple years ago that went into them moving and it actually had to do with the current lockdowns that are going on around the country and around the world.

You will also hear from Jess:

-How simple things that are done can give you tons of joy

-How we can use this time to actually become stronger as a family

-Why slowing down may be the best thing for all of us.

Derek also shares his insight on why he believes this whole thing could actually be an awakening that we haven't experienced in generations. As always, they will show you what's going on in "real life" and bring some entertainment as well as cover the tough topics that we're all facing together.

People have started to panic about the dreaded "COVID-19" virus and Derek has his take on what's happening. This pandemic, just like almost everything else, is turning into more than just a sickness. It is giving way to the extremes; one side seems to say that it's absolutely overblown by the media and we're all idiots for being worried about it. The other side says that it's going to bring the world to it's knees and it will lead to marshal law eventually.

So often we, as a society, don't know what it real information and what is "fake news." It could be with a virus, weight loss, how to make money and on and on. How do we break through all of the hysteria and fake news? Derek will tell you in this episode how to:

-Follow action to see truth

-How looking at your bank account is the ultimate metric (it doesn't actually have anything to do with how much is in there)

-What we should be doing in the event of mass panic

Derek brings a logical perspective to a very emotional topic so make sure to tune into this episode if you are feeling nervousness around our current situation!

This week is a really special week; the Primal King Podcast welcomes a special guest that Derek has know forever (literally), his brother, Randall Grizzle.

They talk about everything from why sports matter when building the mindset to run a successful business to how Randall used to knock the snot out of Derek when they were young (funny story there to listen to).

Also, you will learn:

-Why being un-employable isn't a bad thing

-Why those closest to you won't necessarily be your biggest supporters and how to move past it

-What the true reason behind Randall building a highly successful business is...

-How to raise successful kids and how what the most important advice he has for his kids is (it's different from what you normally hear)

-...and so much more!

This is not only a value bomb of a podcast but because Derek is talking to his brother, you KNOW there has to be some sibling banter as well to keep it ultra entertaining!

Derek talks about his least favorite word in the English dictionary. There are several examples that will back up his theory that there is a single word (and the mindset behind it) that is literally keeping you from getting to the next level.

In this episode he will discuss:

-What the political process is doing to further this mindset

-Why superpowers don't fall from military takeover

-Whether or not you deserve to be happy in life

-What is the one thing that can pull ANYBODY up??

If you are willing to hear some truth that will absolutely impact you and your life, this is the episode. If you are easily offended, you may want to skip this one. Derek gets brutally honest about the changes that need to be made in order to have the body, business and success that you desire. Can you handle it?

Bennie Fowler is a current NFL Player that has been surrounded by some of the greatest players to walk this planet. He won a Super Bowl with Peyton Manning, spent time with the Patriots and Tom Brady and many more. Now, he has gone on to become the best selling author of "Silver Spoon: The Imperfect Guide To Success"

In this episode, you will hear:

-What does it take to rise to the highest level in your field; whether it be sports, business or even life?

-What did he learn by playing with arguably the greatest quarterback of all time-Peyton Manning?

-What one thing do the elite players have in common?

-Why communication is essential to any thriving team; whether that be in sports or business...

Bennie will take you through the journey of being an un-drafted rookie free agent to reaching the pinnacle in American sports; Super Bowl Champion. Make sure to tune in to see what it takes to get to the top of the mountain; it may not be what you think...

Derek has made creating the lifestyle that you desire one of the three critical elements of the Primal King Movement. What does that ACTUALLY mean though?

In this episode, he walks you through 2 very specific circumstances that left him in a position of fear and not feeling worthy to do what he has been called to do. What was the answer? Do it anyway.

There will be times in everyone's life where resistance is part of the journey to do the things that you want to do. Often times that is what will hold us back from living how we want to live and being who we want to become.

If you are struggling to do the things required to build a better life, a better marriage or a better body, this episode will ignite the fire!

Jace D Young grew up working cattle at a feed yard that his granddad had started back in the 1950's and had grown into a multi-million dollar operation.

Then, as happens WAY too often in the farming and ranching business nowadays, he watched it all fall apart seemingly overnight. He witnessed his parents lose everything including the home that he grew up in. They were left with little more than a shoebox of their belongings when it was all said and done.

Jace didn't have the desire to follow in the family's footsteps of farming so he went to college and ended up in the agricultural lending side. The side that most people never see growing up the way he did.

From there, he realized that he wasn't cut out for the 9-5 banking world and set out on a mission to be the helping hand that his family needed in their toughest times which led him to fulfill his true calling-Legacy Farmer.

Jace has now helped countless business owners in the Agricultural world get through their toughest times. He has grown his podcast, Legacy Farmer, to more than 100,000 downloads. He has systems and strategies that helps these rough and tough farmers and ranchers get profitable with their business so they can carry on the legacy of their life's work.

This story hits home especially for Derek who had witnessed his own family go through bankruptcies and hardships on his family's ranch as well. Whether you are in the agriculture business or any other business, the principals that Jace teaches are universal; truth, strategy and focus.

This week's episode comes from Nashville, TN!

Funnel Hacking Live is a live event that has roughly 5,000 attendees. The company that Derek used to work for puts it on every year and it has grown into the most sought after event within the internet marketing world.

For the past 5 years, Derek has attended the event as an employee...but not this year.

He goes over the biggest takeaways that he has learned in the last year that led him from wearing a "staff" shirt and and a worker to attending the event and being a business owner.

He talks about:

-The moment that happened last year at the event that propelled him into his current business

-How to get clarity on what you really want and how to move toward your goal

-The importance of knowing what you DON'T want (and aren't willing to accept)

He also lays out why YOU are needed in this world. How your voice can literally alter the course of a person's life which will in turn alter a family and the course of history!

Meet Myron Golden. He is a man that contracted polio as an infant, yet still went on to become a black belt in martial arts and used the discipline he gained through his struggles to build an empire.

Just a few of his accomplishments are:

-He became an international best selling author of the book "From the Trash Man to the Cash Man"

-He is one of the most sought after speakers, coaches and trainers in the area of marketing, sales, financial literacy and business development

-He has personally helped countless people turn their passion into profits and is responsible for helping them create numerous 7 and 8 figure businesses in the process

-He is at the forefront of teaching people how to get through the "programming" that holds many of us back from truly living how we want to live.

In this episode, Myron breaks down why we think that we have to do certain things and live a certain way; it's all about subconscious programming.

What is it?

How do we break through it?

Why is it holding us back?

These questions and so much more will all be answered during this highly insightful conversation.

This episode covers the MOST important question that you can ever ask yourself...why?

Derek goes into detail as to why it is that most of us never actually gain clarity on why we are doing what we are doing and more importantly, how do we figure out what we truly want.

He covers the powerful questions that ultimately led to him walking away from a "great job." He also talks about the "ah ha" moment that changed the trajectory of his life forever.

Asking yourself why and digging down deep on that specific concept is by far the most important question that we can ask. Why am I living how I am? Why am I too scared to live how I want? Why is everything so stressful and crazy?

If you have ever found yourself asking yourself these questions, you have to check out this episode!

Cody Jefferson was a successful pastor traveling the country speaking to crowds of anywhere from 40 to 40,000. He was inspiring, evangelizing and doing what he felt he was meant to do; change lives.

Then, a few years back, his life took a big turn. He was going through a very public divorce. He had buried 9 family members and friends in a short period of time to separate tragedies including his little sister, his 18 month old niece and his best friend of 17 years. He had been saving people's souls but had lost his own purpose.

The stress of everything was too much to handle and he found himself in a hospital bed suffering from adrenal/hormonal shutdown and was literally dying from the anxiety and stress he was going through. He had lost everything and it was too much.

What he didn't realize though is this is where his new life was born. Cody talks about the old version of himself having to die in order for him to truly live. From that point he has gone on to:

-Find the love of his life and soul mate, Kala

-Define exactly who he is and what he stands for

-Create 3 massively successful businesses doing what he loves

-Become one of the most sought after speakers on how to turn your pain into power

-Amass a following of 10's of 1000's of followers on social media that he inspires and motivates to turn their passion into profit

...and, become twice the man at home for his wife and his family than he is online.

If you want a true inspirational story of overcoming obstacles, how to live an authentic life and THRIVE while doing it, you have to listen to this episode!

Most people look at money as being the most important currency that we have. In this episode, Derek reveals what truly is the most valuable resource we have (and most people don't realize it until it's too late).

Listen in to find out WHY we have been told to believe something about our very existence that just isn't true and how to acquire and "spend" our most valuable currency the best that we can!

Derek had the massive privilege to talk with former Super Bowl champion Setema Gali. During this episode, you will learn all about his heart-breaking, persevering and incredibly inspirational journey that will motivate you beyond your belief.

In this episode you will learn:

-What it was like to have massive success in football and what it was like to win a Super Bowl.

-How he was massively successful in real estate after football only to see it all crash down.

-What was going through his head as he was in the car preparing to sell his Super Bowl ring in order to keep his family afloat.

-How he humbled himself to do what is REQUIRED to regain his confidence and success.

-How he has become one of the most powerful and inspirational speakers and coaches in the country.

-How "doing your best" isn't always good enough.

-What is the ONE THING that will bring you clarity..

AND SO MUCH MORE!

It has been 3 years almost to the day that Derek lost his dad suddenly. There is one story that replayed in his head that he was so thankful for and how it applies not only to life, but also business, marriage, relationships and almost every area. It is trusting your gut.

In this week's solo episode, Derek goes way outside of his normal message and enters the world of "woo woo-hippie stuff." (His words).

Follow along to see HOW your instincts will be the best and most reliable source for all of the most important decisions that you will be faced with!

Derek gets a chance to chat with the Evan Hafer. In this episode, Evan talks all about:

-How growing up in a logging family taught him the work ethic necessary to become a Green Beret as well as start a multi-million dollar business

-What happened to him early on to shift his mindset that would enable him to have massive success within the military and business

-Why he built a business instead of trying to work for someone else

-How he handles all of the haters out there and what advice he has for you

-What type of legacy he is building and what he ultimately wants that legacy to be

Evan is a great guy that served in some of the deepest, darkest places on the planet. He lays out why the military (and war) was so good for him and the lessons that he learned. He also explains that YOU can apply these same lessons in your life right away.

Any time you have a chance to learn from someone who has had success in the military, business, fatherhood and life in general, I encourage you to take advantage. This is your opportunity. Enjoy!

Derek gets asked a lot about relationships. After all, marriages have been failing at an alarming rate. Divorces are up, happiness and fulfillment in relationships are down so he wanted to give his insight on the best way to have an amazing marriage...not just settle for a good one.

The key is to have great communication but how is that possible? Today, he will lay out the exact formula to ignite your relationship if it is not where you want it or even supercharge your already "good" relationship to being great!

Cary Jack is a model, actor, entrepreneur, and as Derek calls him-a "Hippy Cowboy."

In this episode, you will learn:

-How to CRUSH every morning with a routine

-How Cary was able to get past anger and depression and simple steps that will help you as well

-What it's like to be a model and actor

-Simple steps that can help you leave a legacy for our planet

-One of the funniest stories about a cowboy fight that you will ever hear

-...and so much more.

If you have kids, you HAVE to listen to this episode. Derek discusses a topic that makes him very uncomfortable-vulnerability. You will learn why he:

-Never misses an opportunity to dance with his daughters (even though he's a terrible dancer)

-Stopped worrying about what other people will think of him when going after big goals

-WHY it's important to show your daughters how to be treated

...and so much more!

Today Derek has on a VERY special guest...his wife, Jessica Wilson. They talk about how they first met, why it is a CHOICE to grow together rather than grow apart and many other "behind the scenes" nuggets that you can implement into your marriage or relationship right away. This conversation will help you understand WHY the Primal King movement started as well as the process that it took to get where they are.

In this episode, Derek talks about the 3 VERY distinct times that he saw how hurtful grudges can be. Forgiveness is something that people often talk about but WHY should we forgive those even if they don't "deserve" it? He will take you through specific examples of both sides and the differences can be life altering.

In this episode, Derek talks about an interesting conversation that he had with a former boss several years ago that left a lasting impression about a sports analogy. Some are just "letting the clock run out" and playing not to lose...others are playing to win and he goes through the different outlooks of each mindset and challenges you to decide which way is best.

Derek and special guest, Sean Whalen, talk about what holds people back, what to do with the haters and how why people aren't living the life that they desire. Sean is the Owner and Founder of the business and movement "Lions Not Sheep," a best-selling author, a business coach and consultant and has reached more than 600 million people with his posts and videos on social media. This one is all about blunt truth, being honest and getting crystal clear clarity on exactly what you want.

In this episode, Derek asks the question of how you are setting yourself up for the future. Are you simply living day to day without ever having an end-game in mind (like checkers)? OR, are you living with intention. Are you doing things today that your future self will be thanking you for. Are you looking several steps ahead, like a great Chess player, to achieve long-term success in business, marriage and all aspects of life? Listen in to hear the full context.

In this episode Derek covers the three biggest factors that will help build a mindset that will lead to growth and success. He was asked many times what allowed him to get through some of his darkest times and he lays it all out here.

Part 3 of the 3 part series: "How Bad Do You Want It?" The finale. Derek talks about the move. He goes through the process of moving from his family's dream home to living in a house that is almost 120 years old and all that goes along with it. The remodel, adjusting to living in a town of less than 400 people and ultimately what it took to walk away from his 6 figure salary to chase his dreams. He also gives his own style of "advice" when it comes to doing bug things.

In this episode, Derek continues the series titled "How Bad Do You Want It." He walks the audience through the process of relationships turned bad, making life-altering decisions, and how he was able to prosper through the process. From hard money loans, selling his dream house, packing up his family and moving to the middle of nowhere and so much more, he provides very unique insight about how we can make tough decisions that most won't so we can ultimately live like most never will!

In the first recorded episode, Derek takes everyone through the sudden passing of his dad and all of the fallout that came along with it. Instead of focusing on all of the negatives, he talks about what allowed him to get through some of the darkest times of his life. He goes into detail about the mindset that will allow anyone to take on life's most difficult challenges and come out the other side living much more fulfilled and abundant than you could have ever imagined.