Adversity Kings with Tristan Dlabik

Damien Anderson is an exceptional example of what hard work, consistency and focus lead to. He is now not only the owner of his own jiu jitsu gym but will also be fighting at the highest level starting this August. Damien jumps into his journey to success and discusses his many different experiences within jiu jitsu. This discussion is a great way to learn more about the sport, come up, and tactical business and life ventures.

Sam Zeitlin started his career based on his passion and love for health conscious foods. From an early age good food has inspired Sam. His fond memories with loved ones and good meals contributed to forming the infinity he has for cooking. With his amazing recipes and hard work, he carries out Jewish traditions and creates delicious food everyone in the community thoroughly enjoys. Sam jumps into the ups and downs of creating a business and the purpose his deli brings. This young owner already has a successful Chicago location and caters to many farmers markets all over the city. I myself can confirm that Zeitlin’s Delicatessen has the best sourdough bread and potato salad I have ever had and I'm from the south.

Coach Matthew Rahn has been involved in sports his entire life. From an early age, athletics allowed him to let off steam and be part of something bigger than himself. Matthew's positive experiences within football and baseball are what led him to the career path he has now. Today he has changed more young lives than he could have ever imagined. Helping young adults from different backgrounds and being there for them in more ways than one, has made coaching incredibly enjoyable. Mathew dives into how the Dupage football program is an opportunity much larger than just playing time at another community college. It is a stepping stone and gateway for players to pursue their dreams and grow into impressive and impactive adults. 

Brady Ulmer is a successful self-made businessman. He came from a typical two parent household and was considered an average child in school and day to day life. Brady hit a turning point at 21 and changed his life completely when he decided to become an entrepreneur. He tried and tried again and found a transition that stuck for the better. Brady now owns a business and discusses the positives and negatives of both high end and low end clientele and what it took to get to where he is today.

Ilya Ahmad has experienced many different opportunities within music and software as well as being behind the scenes in these industries. At only 21 he DJed at his first musical festival and continued on to do several events for A- list celebrities. He has already had the pleasure of living all over the country and speaks on his exciting upcoming travel endeavors for more distant destinations. Ilya is a Chicago native with two immigrant parents. As he dives into the hardships his family has endured, we hear how the negatives and positives help build up this young entrepreneur. Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

Humza Razzak came from a hard working and loving family that helped shape him into the business man he is today. As he walks us through his upbringing and current life he describes his family's experiences within the workforce. With a diverse background, he is well cultured and dives into discussion on similarities within different religions, businesses and martial arts.

Andru Jamison is 27 years old, who found his passion for country music. He comes from a military household so a big part of his life has been family. Andru started his adulthood in the National Guard. Andru found his passion with music and National Guard from an incident and trauma he could never forget. A big influence on his life was his best friend who he had lost. Moved around 13 states before he was 17. Andru connects everything through his songs and hopes to let other connect with his words as well. Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

Katie Bochenek is 24 who loves to travel and competing in Jiu jitsu. Not only does she travel and compete she is also finishing up her nursing degree in May! Tristan and Katie talking about men and women's competing how different they are and upcoming matches that Katie has. Then they turn to Katie childhood being the only girl out of 5 kids. She talks about what made her get into Jiu jitsu due to an incident that brought attention to her. Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

Jack Joseph is 26 and started a company in 2019, called Kombucha. He started all of this in just his parents basement brewing away. Jack went to college in Michigan State in 2019. Jack now works with over 250+ businesses in IL, WI, IN. He is very passionate about taking care of himself so doing things like yoga and mediation is very good for the body. Jack also grows his own food and practices herbalism. Tristan and Jack go into more of his company and try out the drinks Jack brought. Then go into Jack's childhood and who inspired him to be where he is today. Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

Tristan Dlabik and Justin Maska run through the millionaire play book. They talk about the steps that Simon Arias led Tristan to be the most successful and youngest SGA in the company by 21. Tristan lived by this play book and wants everyone to have the ability to be where he is now. He goes into detail about the thoughts and mindset you need to have to get to where he is. Now this book isn't just all what Tristan did but what Simon Arias did and passed down to those who wanted to grind and learn from the best. Tristan just happened to be one of those individuals.

Jack Gillespie is a 21 year old who loves videography and the marketing industry. His father was a big part of his passion. They traveled a lot due to his work but Jack loved every moment. Jack got his first camera when he was 15. Being so passionate about everything Jack started his own LLC at age 18, and has been running it ever since. Jack also is in college at UYC. As they wrap up they talk about end goals. Jack is excited to travel for work soon to Hawaii. Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

Aimee Goinez started her sales industry in Jewelry sales. She was a manager for 10 years, then got swept off her feet into car sales. Aimee had bought a Dodge Challenger and went in for an oil change at the jeep dealership and that's when she “drove out with her new career”. She stayed with jeep for 5 years then being their top producer then go a great offer to go work for Maserati. Aimee has children and grew up with amazing family. Love to travel and go outdoors. Usually she goes on hike with her son but now he growing up and she got to turn to her little girl to start adventuring with her. Aimee works now for Perill Lamborghini. So looking to buy now you know who to go to!! Hosted by Tristan Dalbik

Diego works in the hotel industry while also starting up his side business for PC’s. We go into his childhood and discuss what it was like? He was very close to his family. His parents are separated and did really have a father figure until his stepdad came into the picture. Diego wants to be successful, self develop his skills and abilities. He loves to work at the hotel because it introduces him to a certain side of business. Loves the motivation they have going through hotel business and wants to learn and keep the energy they have. Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

Indri Shehaj talks to us a little about his time growing up as a kid and not coming here to America until 2005. How he still travels back home and comes back here to the different cultures all around. As they talk more he starts to tell us about how he use to sell cars, and work in logistics. One big thing that means everything to Indri is his family. He worships his mother; she is his queen. Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

Catherine and Lizzie are young entrepreneurs who travel to try food hacks and amazing entrees. They started off in their cars during covid just having fun posting on tik tok which turned everyone's heads and started to blow up. Lizzie does social media work so is always traveling and getting to experience a lifetime of great food and beautiful sceneries. Catherine is just starting to start social media and follow in her sister's footsteps. They look up to one another and work together to make their dreams come true. Their number one fans and big influences are their parents. They plan on moving to Miami in a couple years and do what they love to do best. Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

Vagner Rocha is a loving husband and father of two kids. Vagner did UFC fighting at one point in his life and then went into Jiu jitsu and now owns a gym and coaches talented individuals. He started off doing construction and brought himself to finding his career path to taking off. Vagner is from Brazil, came here when he was only 5, had a very heavy accent and worked his way to our american ways. Got a nickname when he first started ‘Ceara” due to his Accent and traits. Got his black belt within 6 years while taking a year off due to an injury. They finish talking about his family and career path details. Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

Mahmoud and Malik come on the podcast to talk about a lot of the background in today's age of muslim culture. Diversifying your sources is very important to catch up on what's going on in this day of age. They talk about how a young female reporter was doing her job, and was shot. Was it an accident? They follow through with more of Jiu jitsu and religion

Nate Frahm is 20 years old and an MGA at our company AriasDlabik Agencies. He started about five months ago and just started taking off! He is from Grand Junction, Colorado. He talks about his journey getting into sales at a young age coming from a family figure in the sales industry. He worked at the car dealership when he was 18. He talks more about his childhood growing up and a little about his family.

Kagan Calkins from Illinois, wrestle since he was 9 and won state in his childhood which got him a scholarship to Oregon State University. When he graduated he got an assistant coaching position at the University of Cumberlands, Kentucky. He eventually got his MBA and started coaching here in Aurora, Illinois. Talks about his family as he was the oldest of 7 kids. They are the ones that motivated him to seek excellence and hopefully any business in the future. .

Lasalle Smith is a photographer and producer who also helps runs an ad agency. As we talk about growing up he tells us how what childhood was like and the secrets to photography. He was born in texas and made his way over here at a young age. Gives us a little insight on who is Lasalle Smith. Loves tacos and loves family. As we wrap up, tells us about a app where you can go take pictures at amazing locations. Hosted By Tristan Dlabik----more--------more----

Chase Crawford, 26 is founder of Four By Three, Forbes next top 1000 companies. Was married at age of 18 when he also had his first kid, now is father of three kids. He comes on and talks about the films he has done. One for example was making his own Taco Bell commerical for his main big deal. He has produced over 20 films and 30 comedy specials. Has a Film dropping in over 800 theaters in April. Talks a lot about family and what inspired him to do filming. Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

Sofia Delfino now recently just became Sofia Smiley is a young entrepreneur who started off in her mom and dad house, just herself cooking. She went to culinary school and fell in love with cooking. She is Italian and grew up in an Italian household, full of love and nurture and having businesses with the family growing up. She talks a little about her family and what childhood was like and why she decided to take this route in her life. Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

Jeremy Dela Cruz is a photographer who loves to travel and works alongside with Logan Michels, a Fitness Trainer. They been working together for a couple of years. They talk about their aspirations. And their background of getting into their line of work. They talk about men body this time now from back long ago. They go in depth with the structure of men and women body changes, and body dysmorphia. Then as we start to finish out, we find out where they want to be at in years to come. Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

David comes on to talk about what made him want to join film making industry. As he tells us being a one-man crew doing it all on his own. Talks about certain areas in Chicago filming, how it was to film there. Then talks about how his mom is his biggest fan and influence!!! Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

Not only has Tommy been Tristan trainer in the fitness world but he also does competing. Talks to us about what got him to want to take this career path, and how its like to compete in body building. What does his 10 years look like find out and stay tuned!! Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

Austin comes on and start to talk about where he was at before he went full in to the fitness journey and the start of being a trainer. then Talks a little about his twin brother and what childhood was like. Austin main goal is to open up a gym here soon on his own. He 20 years old with a dream he knows he will reach. Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

Angelo Marr is a Photographer Videographer who follows his passion Filming. Talks to us about what lead him to this astounding Career path. He Films brands/sport fitness. Tyler Jones is one of his best partners in all of this, as they are coming out with a documentary " I'm Only Human". Tyler Jones is perusing to be a Professional MMA fighter who talks with us about how he started his career and what it has all taken and what it takes to believe in what he does. Hosted by Tristan Dlabik

RealYungG is in the music career and is taking off. He talks about how he is reinvesting all his money back into the business starting his music career. Then follows through with his mindset and how he got to where he is now and where will he be in the next couple of years. Hosted by Robert Jackson

Sznzdead is a music rapper, who talks about what got him into the music industry. Then gives us a little info about what went down with Ken Carson. Then move into the thought process of a rap artist. What gets him to wake up everyday to drive him to success? Hosted by Robert Jackson

Almighty is a Music Artist who talks about the start of his career and how far he has come. Starts to talk about managing selling cars while trying to manage his passion for music. How his biggest struggle was realizing what he doesn't have. Hosted by Robert Jackson

Landon Campbell is an Influential Business leader who is the Founder of INTHEIR20'S. He interviews young entrepreneurs who are in their 20's. Gives us the insight of being the largest firm in Chicago, as he explains his company Drive Capital. Then drops into the FTX scandal.

Tyler Fowler's witty and clean brand of stand up comedy has made him a favorite around Chicago and across the US. Regularly appearing at Zanies Comedy Clubs and The Laugh Factory Chicago he was named among the 'Best Of The Fest' at the Cleveland Comedy Festival. Tyler's debut album Friends With 401(k) Benefits premiered #1 on iTunes and Top 10 on the Billboard Comedy Charts and he recently recorded a special for Drybar Comedy.

Steve Surace is a long-time leader in American Income Life, He comes from linage of life insurance agents.

Justin Maska is an up-and-coming top producer in the financial services industry. He works under Tristan's company Arias-Dlabik agencies.

Dan Cass is a Chicago-based comedian. He performs at some of the biggest venues in the city, writes, and edits.

Canaan is an up-and-coming sales associate for Arias-Dlabik Agencies, Tristan's financial services company. He served in the military, leaving to join the business.

Danny D. Scott (AKA Danny Tayz) is a rapper and digital market based out of Chicago. His skills include web design, advertising, and team management. He's helped develop small business ranging from real estate, law firms, and the medical field.

Ryan Shazier played in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2014-19. Following a spinal injury, he was sent through a challenging road to recovery. He's now partnered with Simon Arias, a top earner in the financial services industry, to open his own life insurance agency out of Pittsburgh.

Roger Smith is the former CEO of AIL/NILCO. His legacy trailblazed the life insurance industry as we know it today. He recently published his autobiography 'The Most Unlikely Leader'.

Brandon Gamagami is an up-and-coming sales leader in the financial services industry. He works for Arias-Dlabik Agencies.

Trea Fantin is a managing regional agent at Arias-Dlabik agencies. He's on the path to becoming a top earner in the financial services industry.

Conner White is a Regional Sales Director at Tristan's company, Arias-Dlabik Agencies. He's a top earner in the financial services industry and an acclaimed sales leader.

Tristan Dlabik, Rob Jackson, and Ransey Vasquez speak to new recruits for Tristan's multi-million-dollar life insurance agency.

Amber Payden is the Founder and CEO at SMARK, a digital marketplace, that offers products, services, and other resources in the 10 key areas of business to help your company learn, grow and build sustainable brands.

Claude Cimeus is the director of platform of P33, as well as an advisor for Sandalphon Capital, a venture capitalist firm.

Tony Scardino is the owner and founder of Professor Pizza, one of the top-rated pizzerias in Chicago. He's served pizza to famous comedians such as Tom Segura, Sam Morril, and Mark Normand.

Stephen has 11 years of experience working in digital marketing. He is a longtime friend of Tristan's who collaborated in the early stages of his career in financial services. Additionally, he develops hundreds of up-and-coming entrepreneurs through group sessions and one-on-one success coaching.

Semaj Henderson plays division 1 basketball for South Georgia Tech.

Khair is a musician and entrepreneur who grew up in the south side of Chicago.

Jose SHORTY Torres is a professional MMA fighter who's skilled in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, and more. He's competed on a national level and has an amateur MMA record of 25-1.