
JAYSON WALLER UNLEASHED
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Ep 66#41: Make Decisions Quickly with Jordan Harbinger
EJordan has had plenty of incredible and interesting guests on his podcast, but he also has an interesting story. Tune in to hear about how Jordan was being kidnapped not once, but twice, in two different countries outside of the U.S. Jayson and Jordan talk about the 80/20 rule, every month you should look at the bottom 20% of your employees and replace the ones who aren't passionate about their job. It's always important to reinvest in your business, you might not make very much money for a few years, Jayson and Jordan talk about the importance of sacrificing for your business. Links: Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdog Reach out to Jayson directly at [email protected] Follow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Follow John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-leblanc-333a3b14 Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.com Jordan's Links: Jordan's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JordanHarbinger Jordan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanharbinger Jordan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanharbinger Jordan's Website: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/jaron-lanier-why-you-should-unplug-from-social-media-for-good/ Timestamps: 2:57 - Podcasting 8:19 - Reinvesting in the Business 11:34 - 80/20 Rule 16:47 - Intriguing Guests 18:57 - Social Anxiety 26:42 - 1st Kidnapping 32:57 - 2nd Kidnapping 37:57 - Jordan Harbinger Show 40:57 - Fear to Take the Risk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 65#40: Learning From Pivotal People with John LeBlanc
EToday on the show John LeBlanc is doing the questioning. He will be interviewing Jayson Waller, going deeper into Jayson's past and finding out who he has learned from and what some of the pivotal moments, good and bad, have been throughout his career. Running a billion dollar corporation is not easy, your employees need to know you're behind them 100%. That's why you need to become fearless as a leader, your team and your employees need to know that you aren't scared of uncertainty. Jayson and John talk about how becoming a great leader involves staying calm in the face of adversity. Links: Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdog Reach out to Jayson directly at [email protected] Follow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Follow John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-leblanc-333a3b14 Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.com Timestamps: 2:44 - Pivotal People 4:47 - Role Models 8:29 - Transitioning Jobs 11:18 - Becoming a More Effective Leader 13:18 - Selling Home Security 17:38 - Pivotal Moments 21:23 - Joy In Contentment 24:31 - Adversity 32:32 - Leading Without Fear 35:37 - Finding Opportunities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 64#Interview: Finding Your Success [Motivational Cowboy]
EMoving from a trailer park in Arizona to a more affluent part of North Carolina, Jayson didn't always fit in. He used to get made fun of for wearing knock off clothing brands, and never really felt like he was respected. That's where the underdog mentality started. Finding success is hard to achieve, because it's difficult to describe success between different people. Knowing exactly what you consider success makes everything a little easier, Jayson talks about how he wants to help the people around him, his family, friends and employees, that's where he finds success. Links: Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdog Reach out to Jayson directly at [email protected] Follow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.com Johnny D's Links: Johnny's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotivationalCowboy/ Johnny's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MCJohnnyD4 Johnny's Website: https://www.motivationalcowboy.com/ Johnny's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/motivationalcowboy Johnny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivationalcowboy/?hl=en Timestamps: 2:28 - Jayson's Childhood 6:34 - Judgements 8:58 - NASCAR 11:21 - White Lies 20:47 - Passion 26:58 - Part 2/ Mother-in-Law 31:39 - This or That 34:07 - What Drives You? 40:07 - Who Motivates Jayson Waller? 44:28 - Finding Success in Happiness 51:55 - Jayson's Next Big Idea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 63#39: Keeping Yourself Motivated with Heather Monahan
EJoin Jayson Waller and Heather Monahan for a conversation about how Heather grew a $18M company to a $55.5M company, during a recession! How she created a position for herself at a media company and how she became one of only a handful of C level female executives. By creating confidence in yourself, you are betting on yourself to win! Boss in Heels is a company Heather started after getting fired from her previous job. She now gets to help people on a personal level, and feel fulfilled while doing it! Check out Heather's latest book Leapfrogging Villains, and her podcast Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan. Links: Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdog Reach out to Jayson directly at [email protected] Follow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.com Guest Links: Heather's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathermonahanofficial/ Heather's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_heathermonahan?lang=en Heather's Website: https://heathermonahan.com/heather-monahan-boss-in-heels/ Heather's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theheathermonahan/ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermonahan/?hl=en Timestamps: 0:30 - Introduction 1:30 - Leapfrogging Villains 3:30 - Personal Growth 6:31 - Intuition 12:40 - Get Back Up 16:23 - Make Your Own Lane 19:46 - Overcoming the Past 21:37 - Passing on Your Legacy 25:02 - Take Action During the Pandemic 26:14 - Boss in Heels 30:54 - Creating Confidence Resources Mentioned in the Show: Heather's Book: https://heathermonahan.com/confidence-creator-book/ Heather's Podcast: https://heathermonahan.com/podcast-creating-confidence-with-heather-monahan/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 62#UnderdogBites: Using the Same 24 Hours
EWhat are you going to do today, to make a difference in the world around you, and in your own life? We've all got the same opportunities, we've all got the same 24 hours. Today on the show Jayson discusses how you need to get up and start taking action TODAY to get results for the changes you want to make in your life. Links: Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdog Reach out to Jayson directly at [email protected] Follow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.com Timestamps: 0:30 - No Breaks 1:41 - Quit Making Excuses 2:39 - Same Opportunities 3:33 - Take Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 61#Interview: Find Your Power [Young and Profiting]
EJayson discusses some of the hardships he had to go through growing up, getting in trouble at school, getting his girlfriend at the time (now wife) pregnant as a teenager, and how he started selling home security systems. In this episode we talk about everything from Jayson's past that got him to where he is today, and why Jayson believes you need to outwork everyone around you to succeed! Links: Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdog Reach out to Jayson directly at [email protected] Follow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.com Guest Links: YAP's Instagram: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Hala's Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala YAP's Website: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 1:36 - Jayson's Childhood 10:28 - Being an Underdog 13:53 - Underdog Advantage 18:31 - Starting Powerhome Solar 20:48 - Healthy Competition 23:56 - Fighting From the Beginning 30:57 - Becoming a Boss 33:06 - Pandemic Pivot 39:16 - Having Passion 43:50 - Environmental Impact 46:04 - Building Blocks 48:34 - Profiting in Life 50:57 - Plugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 60#38: Shattering Barriers with Brittany Zamora
EOn today's show Brittany takes us through her life being a racecar driver, all the way from racing go karts at 4 years old, to racing professionally. She goes over all the adversities and difficulties she's had to overcome to get to this point in her career. Brittany has won plenty of races and continues to dominate the field. Jayson and John talk about how Brittany can better market herself and the passion that she brings to racing. Links: Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdog Reach out to Jayson directly at [email protected] Follow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.com Guest Links: Brittany's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brittz52/ Brittany's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brittneyz52 Brittany's Website: https://brittneyzamora.com/ Timestamps: 0:42 - Introduction 5:42 - Dealing With Haters 7:57 - Bragging Rights 9:23 - How to Deal with Crashes 12:46 - Fast Driving 13:31 - Roadblocks 17:29 - Racing DNA 22:04 - Stay Aggressive 27:11 - Be Marketable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 59#37: Humbled by Adversity with Kevin Klink
EIn this episode Jayson and Kevin discuss why making any kind of relationship is never a waste of time, how using certain sales techniques got them to where they are today, and using energy and passion in everything that you do. Kevin talks about how he went from the top, to hitting rock bottom, and clawing his way back to the top through pure determination and hard work. Jayson and Kevin discuss how their opposite personalities and business sense work so well together and how to use that to your advantage! Finally they discuss how they cultivated such a winning culture at Powerhome Solar. Links: Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdog Reach out to Jayson directly at [email protected] Follow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.com Timestamps: 1:16 - Childhood Friends 4:16 - First Sales Job 7:47 - Jayson and Kevin Meet Back Up 8:43 - Building Relationships 12:56 - Business Partners 16:07 - Sales Techniques 18:42 - Earning Your Keep 20:27 - Hitting the Bottom 23:11 - Opposites Attract 25:18 - Share Your Experiences 29:37 - Powerhome Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 58#UnderdogBites: Dealing with Insecurity and Judgement
EHave you ever felt "less than" because someone is smarter, or more confident than you? There will always be haters in the world, trying to bring you down. It's your job to embrace that adversity, and use it to your advantage. Today Jayson talks about dealing with his own insecurities, and overcoming the idea that he wasn't the smartest person in the room when he was starting businesses. You're not always going to be the smartest, the tallest, or the most experienced, but you can decide to put in the work and pass up every single other person in that room. This is your story, this is your map, make your own decisions to further your version of success. Links: Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdog Reach out to Jayson directly at [email protected] Follow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.com Timestamps: 0:23 - Introduction 1:57 - Scared of Missing Opportunities 3:52 - Taking Chances 5:57 - Overcoming Intimidation 7:18 - Jayson's Turning Point 10:50 - This Is Your Map Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 57#36: Happiness is a Choice with Becca Bowen
EBecca Bowen is known as the Country Barbie because of her long blond locks, perfect smile and love of all things country. Heath issues once stifled her indomitable spirit, but overcoming those problems has her living every day to the fullest. True Underdog Jayson Waller speaks with the reigning Ms. Bikini Fitness about the life lesson her grandfather taught her, and gets the inside scoop on Bowen's return to her country music roots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 56#UnderdogBites: Don't Be Held Hostage
EAll too often, in your career and in your relationships, you may find yourself being "held hostage" in a situation. Don't allow people to feel entitled enough to hold you by the short hairs and use their leverage against you. In this episode, hear True Underdog Jayson Waller's tips on how to bullet-proof yourself against those ultimatums and other's negative energy that can hold you back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 55#35: Triumphing Over Personal Tragedy with Dan Jansen
ESpeedskater Dan Jansen set eight world records, yet it took him 10 years before he won an Olympic medal of any kind. From losing his sister on the day he entered as an overwhelming favorite to win gold in the 500 meters in 1988, to slips and stumbles that cost him additional hardware, Jansen's biggest opponent became himself. True Underdog Jayson Waller talks with Jansen about finding the belief to overcome the adversity and win that elusive gold in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 54#UnderdogBites: Running Through Jayson's Old Jobs
ETrue Underdog Jayson Waller has held 25 jobs in his life -- some lasting just days after finding things he couldn't stand. Nevertheless, every experience led him to discover his strengths -- he could sell, and he was charismatic and competitive. Enjoy this humorous trip down memory lane, from paper routes to fast food, from graveyard shift work and landscaping to the sales roles that suited his entrepreneurial spirit best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 53#UnderdogBites: Face Your Fears Head On
EThere is no immunity for fears – everyone faces them. Be they a fear of failure, a fear of taking a chance, or a fear of asking someone out on a date. If fears paralyze you from living life to the fullest, True Underdog Jayson Waller outlines a strategy where you can reduce that anxiety and fill yourself with confidence. But be patient – success won't happen overnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 52#34: Make Your Own Path with Hala Taha
EHala Taha had the hip-hop world at her fingertips as an intern at New York's Hot97, working pro-bono for Angie Martinez and meeting stars such as Jennifer Lopez, Drake and Chris Brown. But being passed over for a job she believed she earned soured her, resulting in her dismissal and forcing her to make her own path. True Underdog Jayson Waller uncovers how Taha had the last laugh over her old employer and how her side hustle as host of the Young and Profiting Podcast has become her passion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 51#UnderdogBites: Setting Realistic Goals For Yourself
ETo the dreamers eager to better themselves, how will you reach your goals? True Underdog Jayson Waller says to reach success, you can't just wing it! Set realistic goals and hold yourself accountable to them, and watch what happens. Waller recommends setting up three calendar checkpoints to grade your progress, but also emphasizes leaving wiggle room as life changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 50#UnderdogBites: Make Your Dreams a Reality
EImagine imitating and idolizing someone while growing up, and later in life working side-by-side with that person. That's exactly what happened for True Underdog Jayson Waller in filming a POWERHOME SOLAR commercial with Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. Waller shares how surreal the moment was for him, and discusses how dreams can come true for those who pursue them hard enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 49#UnderdogBites: Don't Let Anxiety Control You
ETrue Underdog Jayson Waller is the CEO of one of America's most successful solar companies, but even he has anxiety when making big decisions for POWERHOME SOLAR. Instead of being controlled by those anxious moments, his plan is one that is simple and easy for all to remember. It starts with keeping your eyes forward and taking small steps toward a larger goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 48#33: Finding Love For Yourself First with Yesenia De Garcia
EYesenia De Garcia revels in all facets of her personal and professional life as a wife, mom, entrepreneur, social media influencer and podcaster. Maybe that's because she spent her childhood stifled by shyness. True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John LeBlanc learn how De Garcia found her true self amid chaos as a young adult, and how she shares the struggles from her own journey to help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 47#UnderdogBites: Building Small Blocks to Succeed
EInstant gratification and quick fixes don't exist in the game of life. Success starts with small wins that snowball into bigger things, and you write the map of how you'll get there. Step into True Underdog Jayson Waller's no-excuse zone to learn how you can take control and change your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 46#32: Failures Lead to Success with Matt Prater
ETwo-time Pro Bowl kicker Matt Prater holds the record for longest field goal in NFL history and has played in a Super Bowl, but he's had his share of truly humbling moments too. Entering his 14th NFL season, the current Detroit Lions standout talks with True Underdog Jayson Waller about the times he's been cut, including the one stemming from a 4-game league suspension in 2014, what it was like to play with Peyton Manning, and the "special feeling" he has about this year's Lions team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 45#31: Using Business Practices to Find Love with April Davis
EApril Davis is no ordinary matchmaker with run-of-the-mill processes to help high-end clients find love. She's used her MBA in process improvement, along with drive and intuition, to create a personalized way to get the vast majority of her clients into meaningful relationships. True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John LeBlanc get a taste of Davis' skills and smarts, and learn that even some of the most successful people need coaching in the love department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 44#UnderdogBites: Making True Judgment
EEveryone knows what it's like to be unfairly judged, especially when the person casting judgment has done little to find out about the real you. True Underdog Jayson Waller talks with fill-in co-host Joe Caban about how they both avoid prejudgment when hiring people to drive POWERHOME SOLAR, and they also discuss the three qualities Waller looks for when he's the one making the decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 43#30: Creating No Excuses with Darryl Johnson
EDarryl Johnson had every reason in the world to fail in life. He lost his dad as a child, his mom was an alcoholic, he was a high-school dropout and later a felon. Bankruptcy even hit. But razor-sharp sales skills combined with self-awareness honed through life experience have him piloting his greatest ventures yet – selling home security systems, solar panels and pest control services. True Underdog Jayson Waller discovers how all of Johnson's missteps created the right path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 42#UnderdogBites: Love the Haters
ETrue Underdog Jayson Waller has always been driven by proving people wrong, and that ambition has resulted in massive success. But you'll never see him letting off the gas because he refuses to get passed. Waller discusses with co-host John LeBlanc the joy he feels in delivering a checkmate message to haters, but how he interacts with them after the fact might surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 41#29: Racing To Cure COVID-19 with Dr. Jacob Glanville
EIt was wild timing for Dr. Jacob Glanville to be featured in the Netflix docuseries "Pandemic" precisely as the coronavirus spread in China in January. Even more interesting is that Glanville thinks he and his biotech company can win the race in bringing COVID-19 to its knees. True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John LeBlanc discover why Glanville is pursuing antibody treatments instead of a vaccine, and learn what Glanville's forecast is for the cure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 40#UnderdogBites: The Butterfly Effect
ETrue Underdog Jayson Waller knows that every decision a person makes can be life-changing. If his girlfriend (and future wife) hadn't broken up with him at age 17 and he didn't temporarily move back to Arizona as a result, he never would have reconnected with future business partner Kevin Klink. Join Waller and co-host John Leblanc as Waller recounts a crazy 3 ½-month journey out west in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 39#28: Never Stop Chasing with Vanessa DeLeon
EAward-winning interior designer and TV personality Vanessa DeLeon was creating her brand before personal brand creation was cool. Her design flair led to creating furniture for brands such as MTV and becoming a contestant on HGTV's "Design Star", but no opportunity was ever handed to her. DeLeon talks with True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John LeBlanc about how reinvention has shaped her success, how being denied a spot on "The Apprentice" became a good thing, and how she effortlessly incorporated Notorious B.I.G. into the design of Waller's home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 38#Interview: Leading With Pride [Locked on Lions]
EHaving a true leader is essential to success, whether it's in the solar industry or as part of your favorite football team. True Underdog Jayson Waller joins the Locked on Lions podcast to discuss the upcoming NFL season, the Lions' missing ingredient and keys for success, and how POWERHOME SOLAR is teaming up with the Lions to help the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 37#27: Overcoming the Weight of Expectation with Olivia Giannella
EInstagram influencer Olivia Giannella has appeared in music videos, commercials and even on a magazine cover. What you may not know is that she had struggles with weight growing up, and it wasn't until she asked herself what she wanted in life that she made changes that have resulted in her success. True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John LeBlanc discuss with Giannella all that she's overcome, and her advice for those who want to follow in her career footsteps are worth heeding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 36#25: The Hunger to Advance with Ben Brookhart
EAre you just starting in sales, or are you already at the top? How can you improve? With over 40 years of combined experience, True Underdog Jayson Waller and POWERHOME SOLAR Chief Sales Officer Ben Brookhart explain what it takes to get to the top in sales and how to develop yourself in order to climb the ranks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 35#UnderdogBites: Defining Your Success
EDoes success lead to happiness? Join True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John LeBlanc as they reflect on the definition of success, the importance of having a purpose, having a successful work-life balance, finding happiness, and Waller's quest to finally become coach of the Detroit Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 34#24: Never Give Up with Tim Yanetsko
ELeft by his dad. Left by his wife. Left only with a bag of clothes and little self-worth. Through a lifetime of anguish, POWERHOME district sales manager Tim Yanetsko is now living the life he's always dreamed. Yanetsko tells True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John Leblanc his tear-jerking story on how he found the ambition to never surrender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 33#UnderdogBites: Chase Your Calling
ETrue Underdog Jayson Waller loves the pursuit of success – not because the result is financial gain, but because it fulfills who he was meant to become. Waller's fiery pep talk will make you understand there are no timeouts in life, and that change for the better lies in your hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 32#23: Seeing Michigan Sports Through Rose-Colored Glasses with Justin Rose
EDetroit is the No. 1 sports market in America? You can't get WXYZ sports reporter Justin Rose to say otherwise, and he explains why to True Underdog Jayson Waller. The three-time defending Michigan Emmy Award winner also shares some of the favorite stories and interviews while explaining the uniqueness of being a Michigan State alumnus in a Michigan Wolverines-first market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 31#UnderdogBites: Building a Better Tomorrow
EThink starting a business automatically makes you rich? True Underdog Jayson Waller knows that's the perception, but he sets the record straight. Waller answers a number of other questions as he shares his blueprint on how he built his businesses, how he would structure America's educational system, and reminisces about the time he wanted to become like Tom Cruise in Top Gun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 30#22: Living Fearlessly with Brandy Liberty
EBrandy Liberty has traveled the world as a model, done makeup for stars such as Matthew McConaughey, owns a hairstyling business and has even spent time in marketing. She's also a victim of domestic abuse, and one harrowing incident nearly ended her life. Liberty shares that story with True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John LeBlanc, and gives advice to others on what they need to do to escape similar circumstances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 29#21: Invest in Yourself and Make More Sales with Ben Brookhart
ETrue Underdog Jayson Waller and POWERHOME SOLAR Chief Sales Officer Ben Brookhart have spent considerable time as sales professionals and entrepreneurs, and they've achieved substantial success in both roles because of their ability to sell themselves. Listen to their advice on how you can find your own success and sweep away doubts to reach your goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 28#20: Making Failure Impossible with Johnny and George Nikollaj
EBrothers Johnny and George Nikollaj had a vision for building a salon that would be fun, energetic and cool. What they didn't foresee is their hard-working parents fronting the money to buy the business. True Underdog Jayson Waller talks with the owners of the popular Detroit-area 6 Salon about the immense pressure they felt to succeed, and learns about the work both put in to create their brand and customer service-centered culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 27#19: Struggling to Let Go with Abby Buchmiller, Gokce Donat and Brian Elias
ESit down for a master class in how to own and operate a successful business, with True Underdog Jayson Waller sharing his own insights and giving the chance for three other successful entrepreneurs -- Abby Buchmiller, Gokce Donat and Brian Elias – to share their own. What's revealing is how even the most successful people can struggle in letting go as their business grows. The result is game-changing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 26#Interview: Leading Without a Map [The Empowering Futures Podcast]
EWhat's it like to be the CEO during a pandemic? True Underdog Jayson Waller knows, and he shares with Matt Dery of The Empowering Futures Podcast Network what his company POWERHOME SOLAR has experienced since COVID-19 surfaced. Waller also shares inspiring details about the early days of his adult and entrepreneurial life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 25#18: Building a Foundation of Excellence with Gokce Donat
EGokce Donat specializes in building single-family custom homes near her home in suburban Detroit. How has she made it as a woman in a male-dominated construction field? Donat shares her formula for success with True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John LeBlanc, and her energy, humor and humility will also inspire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 24#17: The Power of Influence with Bianca Anastasia Arcori
ELife is indeed good for Bianca Anastasia Arcori, a successful fashion model that's doing influencer brand marketing online. But her humble beginnings included a childhood without a father, who left the family when Bianca was 3. Arcori talks with True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John LeBlanc about the value of hard work, why she made the commitment to later form a relationship with her dad, and where she believes life will take her next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 23#16: Finding Your Missing Link with Kevin Klink
EHow can your best friend be your business partner without souring that friendship at some point? How can two divergent personalities be such a great fit for one another? That's the story with True Underdog Jayson Waller and Kevin Klink, who first met in elementary school when Waller was intent on fighting another boy. Hear how these two learned how to hustle together, first by selling golf balls and lemonade at a golf course, and how that friendship grew over the years despite two presses of the pause button and one very dark period in Klink's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 22#15: Kindred Solar Spirits with Abby Buchmiller
EEmpire Solar Group CEO Abby Buchmiller spent parts of childhood living in "camp trailers" with her family of nine. She didn't finish traditional high school but still graduated faster than her peers. But all that moving around to places such as Alaska and Utah provided time for great character building, which has helped her navigate various bumps in business and life. Buchmiller talks with True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John LeBlanc about how she got into solar, and where her vision will take her next. Amid those discussions, you'll be stunned how much Waller and Buchmiller are alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 21#14: Creating an Action Plan During Covid-19 with Kevin O'Leary and Jeff Fratarcangeli
EThe coronavirus pandemic has forced businesses to reevaluate how they operate, and True Underdog Jayson Waller has indeed had to do that with his POWERHOME Solar company. Waller and "Shark Tank" personality Kevin O'Leary discuss with Jeff Fratarcangeli the changes they've made to pivot their businesses for the better, and how they expect to capitalize on the efficiencies they are gaining from this pause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 20#13: Success Didn't Come Without Scars with Angela Wauthier
Angela Wauthier has been an entrepreneur since birth, which explains why she's always finding ways to improve herself and her sunless tanning businesses, and to care for others that need it most. That spirit is also why she hasn't sat on her hands during the COVID-19 quarantine, and that's led to success in ways she couldn't have imagined. While Wauthier can check the box of every outward indicator of success -- smart, beautiful and engaging -- she shares with True Underdog Jayson Waller and co-host John LeBlanc that her life growing up included its share of pain as a victim of sexual violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 19#UnderdogBites: Ask Me Anything
EIt's AMA day for True Underdog Jayson Waller, and he's ready with candid answers. How did he come up with the slogan synonymous with POWERHOME, his current successful enterprise? What was his best experience in playing in the World Series of Poker? How did he fall out of a landscaping truck at age 16 and live to tell about it? Sprinkled in between are tidbits about manscaping, belief and vision. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 18#12: The Definition of a True Underdog with Joe Caban
EBrooklyn, N.Y., native Joe Caban knows full well what hard times look like. His dad was jailed on a murder charge when he was only 1, three of his four siblings have been shot (leaving one paralyzed), and what sometimes counted for food growing up was a pancake without syrup. But Caban's desire to have more for himself, combined with smarts and a work ethic that matched that aspiration, gave him the chance to do just that with True Underdog Jayson Waller, who he met during online gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 17#11: Accepting the Invitation with Kevin Klink and Joe Caban
The friendships that True Underdog Jayson Waller have forged with Kevin Klink and Joe Caban started with invitations for each: Move to North Carolina and help me build something great. The leap of faith paid off for both, and what stories they tell when they're in the same room. The history of living in Waller's basement, the hilarious moments in traveling to attend Detroit Lions games across America, the business trips to Pakistan that did not go as planned. Through it all, these three very different personalities have found ways to make business and friendship work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices