7 Day Hustle: Recent Episodes
Kyle Ascione
This podcast targets high performers, entrepreneurs, and business owners on personal development and analytics of the 7 day cycle of life or our "7 day hustle" Everyone has one, few take charge of it.
Joey Halek joins me as a co-host in this eppisode as I walk through the awesome experience to visit the 1st Phorm facility with collaboration with Blacktop Banter, Dirt World, and Buildwitt. So many takeaways from this experience and how it truly opened my eyes even wider. Worth the listed for anyone.
What does it look like when we start to operate with a mentality of "you just do". How any why to the high performers do it?
WHY do we do it?
WHAT does it actually look like that not many people talk about?
And what does faith have to do with it all?
Some amazing perspective in this conversation that will really connect alot of dots for many. The conversation comes from a lot of experience and friendship.
We hear all these buzz words about mastermind groups, networks, communities, coaching, mentors, ect ect... but are they really worth it? How do you know if its all hype or if its truly beneficial?
James has a first hand experience from someone who is new to the space and has really seen the benefits of a healthy network and community when used properly.
75 hard is an incredible and revolutionary system to help fast track mental toughness and discipline. I am actually a big supporter of the program and the guy who developed it, Andy Friscella.
But when is it the right choice for you and when is it not? Should you feel bad about not doing it? When should you push yourself to take it on?
Listen and find out my opinion on the subject that is a hot topic amongst many people.
The one and only Marvin Joles III of Blacktop Banter, Wiscoat, and D.A.M. Having an amazing conversation, catching up on our friendship and really further discussion of what a moment in the 7 day hustle looks like.
What does it take to start on a 10 year journey of business building? ...alot.
Most importantly, make sure its something you actually like. I get into some great details on how to wrap your mind around starting something major. Eat up!
Great episode on the impact, motive, benefits and HOW to actually be a servant to your surroundings. Its almost a requirement for anyone in business.
We all at one point in time find ourselves avoiding what could be some awkward conversations. Most of the time it is because we either don't
know how to handle it, or we have a false expectation of what actually could happen. This is extremely important in customer relations and communication within a business and what I dive into with this episode with some first hand experiences that I deal with almost daily.
Sometimes our expectations of someone else can really get in the way of how our relationship evolves with them. Adjusting YOUR expectation is really the key to all of this and really gives you the advantage to truly great interactions and relationships with those around you.
An inside look at how my financial journey has been growing this business, how I have planned my money earning and spending, lessons I've learned and how it has changed over the years. Its definitely an eye opener.
We generally want 2 things, to be right... and to get what we want. Sometimes they don't always go together... well what can we do about it? Here are some ways to take a look at it.
Things we do rarely go as expected. Especially in business. The way we look at adversity and how to interpret it is crucial. Adversity is opportunity on the way to success.
What do you do when people accuse you of things that aren't exactly true? What about when they spread it to others? Me and Luke talk about an event that happened to him in regards to this topic, how he dealt with it and some other awesome topics as well. Enjoy!
A continuation of last week's episode with Ryan Austin on how to approach family, finances and faith while all growing a very large business.
Ryan has always had a servant heart and incredible insight, truly a great episode to take note on.
An incredible episode with Ryan Austin of BSI Paving and how it really is possible to have a healthy family, healthy finances, and most importantly, a firm foundation in faith. Ryan has built a reputation for himself of one that is always giving, always valuing people, and always moving upward.
Sometimes we get to a point in business where what were doing is working....OR we don't know what the next step is and there is nothing behind us on our tail demanding our attention, what then? What do we do? What about when things catch us completely off guard and life demands our attention in another direction?
Myself and another good friend and business owner of mine, Luke C Marcotte talk about this very topic, Luke also has his own podcast "On Them Big jobs. Luke has a ton of life and business experience and has great insight on all things surrounding a 7 day hustle.
We all have a large list of excuses that we use on a daily basis, welcoming Joey back for a second round on the show, we get into some awesome conversation surrounding excuses and their impact in our life.
Emotions are a powerful thing. They control everything around our being and health. Very few people have control over them and most people are controlled by them.
This episode did not happen by chance, but by Devine intervention after running into a childhood friend of mine at my local gym, McKeel lives half way across the country and has been in the Army for the last 14 years, I have not been in contact with him for at least the last 16 years and then all of a sudden we run into each other and I quickly realized that there was some massive life lessons that he has learned that need to be shared. McKeel was gracious enough to be willing to get on the podcast and talk about extreme emotions in a general life sense and what they are like surrounding a military lifestyle, and what to do with them to keep your sanity and mental health in a positive state. This is what true men are made of.
In this episode, you're going to find health food for EVERYONE'S ears. Do yourself a favor... listen and share.
What kind of relationships do you have? What kind of relationship do you give? Is there value exchanged through them? Many have come to know Brian Hess as a monumental influence in their lives, me included. we get into some very tactical relationship perspectives and how to fully engage in the right ones.
Do we really understand what kind of influence our environment has on us? how the people around us directly impact our lives? It matters more than you think.
What is the process of forging? you take something solid, apply extreme heat to it which ultimately brakes it down without falling apart, mold it, cool it, and do that all over again. The end result is a masterpiece with function and strength, none of which would have been achievable had it not gone though the necessary steps first. Well what happens when this process is applied to a person? We don't always ask for everything that gets thrown our way. But we have to deal with them. Andrew is fortunately open about an extremely difficult time in his life from all angles, experiencing death of a father, changing jobs, self-reflection, rebuilding identity, leading a family, community and personal growth to keep everything together. Andrew has been a long time friend of mine and was gracious enough to open up on some major life episodes in his life. Knowing his story during this time in his life, It can only be best related to the forging process.
Great success in business needs more than just business, it needs a greater ambition. In this episode, we talk with Adam about just that, what that is, why we all need it, what happens in the leading up to realizing these things, and how we go about executing them.
What does your business mean to you? How does it serve you? How do you look at making purchases? Me and CameRon have been friends now for a few years and talk lots of business consistently, Some very tactical perspectives and lessons we've learned come out here, things to think about as you grow yourself and your business.
"Its not that big of a deal, I know what I'm doing, Im making money, Ive gotten this far"
Ok, cool. But do you really know why having good relationships with someone that knows money means for you? Taxes? Liability?
How important is it really... Let me and Kevin give you a behind the scenes look at what the relationship between business owner and financial advisor looks like, and why you can't afford not to have someone in your corner.
Business or personal, there is gold in here...
Cam Roberts, A friend and owner of Laser Line Striping in Canada, talks with me about how we took on massive growth in a very short period of time and just "went for it"
A continuation of an incredible conversation and life lessons with Keith... Father, Husband, Business Owner, Leader.
"The Callaways" is something that resonated out of the mouths of many people. So much so that I knew I had to meet this family that has clearly made such an impact in the lives of others around them.
What does actual leadership look like? What does mature leadership look like? What does the mind of a leader look like after experience has been involved? What aspects are ACTUALLY involved, and what does that person need to go through in order to be a proper leader for others?
This is a 2 part episode with wisdom and insight that doesn't happen overnight... if you truly want to know how to be great, listen to the great.
"Well, Really, your fear just has to be .5% greater than your fear". This means that your fear can still be large, but what matters is that your courage is larger.
In this episode, we get into some crucial aspects of money, fear of navigating new waters, bigger risks, strategic planning, mindset around financial responsibility, and pitfalls of not paying attention.
What happens when you see a need in every direction? How do you structure yourself to be effective in every direction? This episode evolved from watching the fruits of Lewis's efforts towards his business and family. Lots of raw life challenges come out in our discussion. Thank you Lewis!
This is a special episode with someone we like to call Shortbread (Also known as Brandon). Brandon is behind the scenes of everything we have going on around here and has a great opinion from a different perspective. This episode is dear to my heart and is packed with massive value on perspective, heart, determination, and reward. i cant think of a better way to kick off season 2!
Deeeep discussions on this one about decision making and the strengths and weaknesses that come along with it. Our very own Heath Spears joins in for this one to open up some things that has been on his mind on recent events to which we unpack into some very thought provoking discussions.
Short episode of some raw thoughts on a Tuesday night about how you respond to pressure in the sake of growth. Some hard pills to swallow, but good ones.
My good buddy Taylor Hawkins and I talk about some in depth topics in and around self awareness... what does it look like? How does do we achieve it? The truth is, that it doesn't always come from learning easy lessons. Most of the time it comes from hard lessons that not everyone wants to talk about or dissect.
This is a longer episode, but an extremely good one. There is also a surprise guest towards the end that chimes in as well, you won't want to miss it!
Im talking about the response to things when they don't go exactly as planned.... when it becomes difficult, when we now have to decide how we are going to respond to any given situation. Don't let your emotions be controlled by an outside force. How do we do that? Im going to talk about some ways that can happen in this episode.
We often deal with current problems because of past results, for some reason we have a habit of allowing things to linger in our lives which dictates how we operate in the current state. Listen to this episode to get my observation on this topic!
Scarcity mindset is something that is often heard and talked about in the personal development world, but what is it really? Where does it come from? and what do we do about it... In this conversation with Cody, we dive into this topic and really get down to details on what its all about....this is absolutely KILLER!!
There its a cost in not involving yourself in any given opportunity, don't miss out on the good ones, even if it is a little bit of a stretch. If you know the payout is worth it... take it.
Lewis has a unique passion and talent...branding. From developing brands like 'Nasty Good' 'Phat Kid' 'Dirty Boy', and 'Gone Fishin' Lewis as a person can easily be described with the word 'passion'. As an entrepreneur, me and lewis talk at length about the feeling behind a brand, and your attachment to it. This guy is one that just stands out in a crowd, lots to be gained from this episode and I greatly enjoyed the conversation!
Life teaches you many lessons day to day if you're paying attention. How are you going to overcome challenges? Do they all have to be big? How much are we willing to sacrifice in order to make that happen? Listen and you'll find out.
This was a great opportunity for me to get to know another business owner in the asphalt industry, Jon Watson with Freedom Sealcoat. His dedication, story, and diversity is incredible and extremely encouraging on many levels from being a role model, to starting a new business, to working your tail off in order to keep ahead of the game. Hearing Jon's 7 day hustle is as real as it gets. Thanks Jon for coming on the podcast! Enjoy :)
How detailed are you with the little things? Do they matter? Do you care? Yes and you should.
What do we do with trauma and struggle in our lives? How do we respond, how do we cope, do we let it fuel us? or chain us. This episode goes behind the scenes of fitness and life coach Eric Rogers and how he has overcome major adversity in his life. You won't want to miss this.
How we respond in opportunities for growth determines how much value we gain out of any given situation... here are some of the things I have learned and continue to learn along the way.
We get into the topic of habits and how our discipline co-exists with our habits. We get into many deep areas of how we react to situations and how one can correct habits and develop new ones. We talk about "Habit hacking" and how to kick-start yourself into new areas of achievement and rewards. This episode is PACKED with great insight, value, and conversation. Enjoy!
This first episode in the short series "Here's the deal" talks about how quickly you achieve something is going to be directly related to how bad you want it and how quickly you can clear the air in your head to get to the end game, in this short stop on the topic, I dive into how I answered a simple question of "how much did you have to pay to be good in an excavator" with a simple answer based on a not so simple method of mindset.
What you'll find is who we are and what we are about on this podcast, our aim, who our audience is, and what to expect in the future. We are STOKED to have you listen, so engage, comment, like, and follow!