The Zach and Pat Show

In today's episode we are excited to have back on Colin Parr! Colin is a black belt in bjj and one of our favorite instructors from Watson Martial Arts. He joins us today to break down his feelings on the fight game, how he dealt with putting it behind him, his philosophy when diversifying his grappling, meditation, and so much more!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing10:00 missing fighting16:05 advice for potential fighters24:25 fighting and emotions31:30 testosterone37:00 wanting to win vs needing to45:15 long term training50:45 mental toughness52:00 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are blessed to be sitting down with Dan Luig, a father, husband, podcaster of his own (Journey of a Christian Dad), and huge believer in the power of Christ. His story is one of struggle and redemption leaning heavily on the direction his faith has given him and how that has impacted all areas of his life. Whether you're a father, partner, entrepreneur, or sales person, Dan has a warm and loving perspective to share!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Dan/Dan’s podcast12:40 god’s timing25:15 how to read the Bible28:30 religious revival35:00 prioritizing life39:50 fatherhood58:10 power of community1:03:40 relationships vs disciplineFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are pleased to bring you another Adventure Unknown contemporary in our good friend Jeff Fillers! Jeff has a wild and crazy story that we can't wait for you to hear. A cyber security professional, Jeff had a run in with the law a few years back in Oregon before the cannabis industry was what it is today legally. This led to house arrest, a full blown prison stint, probation, and now years later he's living life on his terms and enjoying his freedom and prioritizing time with his family. Jeff's story reminds us that we are the sum of our decisions and that time is a resource we can't afford to take for granted.Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Jeff/getting into cyber security11:05 cannabis industry in Oregon21:10 arrested experience24:00 house arrest34:45 before prison sentence39:10 prison45:30 accountability and prison post sentence53:00 felon.com1:06:15 misconceptions about prison1:23:35 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are excited to bring on some of the first Adventure Unknown contemporaries we were ever able to call our friends in Ted and Shanna! Leveraging their love of travel, they parlayed this into a full time business where they help people bring their travel dreams come to life! Join us as well talk about why they focus on international travel, how they went about owning real estate in beautiful Costa Rica, getting tattooed in other countries, and helping people have their dream weddings abroad sometimes even by surprise!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Ted/Shanna/travel business8:50 running a business as a married couple15:45 the numbers of travel19:10 getting licensed as an agent24:00 domestic v international travel41:40 successful trips47:25 destination weddings59:20 owning real estate in costa rica1:29:45 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

We are excited to welcome to the show our good friend and the CPA of many of our guests (and hosts, producer) John Ems! John is someone who is a lot more than a CPA as he is a team leader, a father, husband, and devout follower of Christ - the latter of which really pours out in his story about finding love in himself. Full of good vibes and practical advice inside and outside the realm of finance, John reminds us the people you bring into your business should be treated like family and that those people are always willing to return the energy. Whether you want to know more about financials or you want to know the man behind the numbers, John's episode has something for you!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing John8:40 authenticity24:10 competition vs collaboration28:50 leadership37:30 fatherhood49:35 crazy things people do with money58:30 accounting and AI1:03:55 faithFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Our guest for today's episode is the one and only Eric Longar, a bjj black belt and the head of operations at 10th Planet Tanglefoot right outside of our STL area! Eric has over a decade of experience in the sport that began with his hopes of joining the military that led to him training on base after his wife (at the time girlfriend) entered the service when he was not able to. This led him to living in Mississippi and eventually finding his way back to STL. Spending extended time in Vegas, Eric became well versed in the active fight scene and this led to him focusing mostly on nogi bjj and eventually operating his own 10th Planet location close to home. His story is one that reminds us that no matter what life throws at you, the white belt mentality is one of the most gangster things a person can keep front of mind. You're never too good to keep learning and Eric exemplifies that not only in his bjj philosophy by how he raises his kids with his wife!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Eric/starting bjj9:50 moving back to STL/starting 10P20:10 why nogi/10P?26:25 uncomfortable truths in bjj34:45 business of a gym43:05 fatherhood54:30 measuring success57:00 message for kids1:00:05 goals for business/gym1:04:55 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Today we are pleased to bring you a man with an incredible story and with an even more incredible personality full of humor and resolve - Todd Nicely! Todd served in the Marines during tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and his life was changed forever when happened to step on an IED. This would cost him limbs and almost his life and would effectively begin the part of his story that truly tested his resilience. Now an author, speaker, and a guy who can poke fun at himself even when it comes to the most sensitive topics, Todd's story reminds us that what goes around comes around and even despite circumstances...his heart to serve and bless others is something we can all learn from.Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Todd9:55 Focus Marines (adjusting to life as an amputee)15:00 importance of community24:10 prosthetics rehab38:00 leadership lessons from the marines47:00 overcoming burden mentality51:20 wild military stories58:40 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are excited to bring on someone who does a lot for the Adventure Unknown community who does not get near enough credit - Matt Abbrederis! Matt is the owner and operator of Ponto Solutions LLC, a communications and security firm that ensures locations remain safe and secure no matter what! Hailing from Wisconsin originally, Matt's journey into entrepreneurship starts like most people's in realizing a corporate job just wasn't for him. Years later, he's sharing his experience with us as someone who not only is a beloved personality around AU but has a heavy hand in making sure we're safer when here!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Matt14:30 biometrics19:30 building and managing teams34:30 reading recommendations41:30 when things go wrong in the security world50:00 growth/future of company58:30 human problems1:36:00 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Rev up your engines because today we have a real treat as MONSTER JAM professional driver Brandon Arthur is sitting down with us before hitting the stage tomorrow and Sunday in STL (1/17-1/18)! It was awesome to sit down with Brandon not only because of his amazing humility and relatability despite reaching the highest level of this INSANE sport. Whether you like monster trucks or you want to see what realizing your dreams looks like for this young man, we've got an amazing episode for you!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Brandon2:10 monster jam rising star of the year4:00 how monster jam works12:10 memorable freestyles16:20 monster car training22:30 world travels27:10 worldwide popularity44:00 private v public life50:45 work related injuries56:35 pit party advice1:02:30 advice for future monster truck drivers1:06:25 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are so excited to bring you the one and only Jordan Dowdy! Jordan is someone we've been waiting to bring onto the podcast for quite some time. Not only due to his long history in pro fighting but also because of the demeanor of the man he is and being such a pivotal member of our squad called TAC Team! This episode not only deals a lot with the topic of combat sports but gets deep into the emotional and psychological journey of this amazing athlete and awesome human being. Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Jordan (early fighting career)22:45 cornering for Sean Woodson37:20 competition rule sets1:00:40 advice for younger Jordan, politics and economics1:01:05 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Today's episode is very near and dear to our heart as our boys Calvin, Connor, and Oliver will be sitting down in studio for the very first time! Being as this show is about fatherhood, we hope to make it a regular thing annually for them to come on. We always ask our guests that are parents what message they want to leave their kids and we couldn't think of a better way than this!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Calvin, Connor, and Oliver0:40 Christmas gifts4:00 what animal would you be5:00 superpowers6:00 if you were boss9:00 something dad says all the time10:00 something that makes dad really happy15:20 what happens when we fall asleep16:30 do animals talk to each other when we’re not around17:45 if dinosaurs were still alive, which would you want to see18:40 explore space v explore the ocean19:20 hardest animal to fight23:00 strong vs smart23:50 is mom or dad funnier24:25 if the kids had their own podcast27:35 advice for grown ups29:20 weirdest thing they’ve ever seen30:45 grossest food ever33:45 what we could do better as parentsFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Welcome to 2026 and a big thank you to our guest Adam Bundren for sitting down with us and telling us about his moving story. Adam's story is all too familiar as we've all felt the sting of grief when losing a loved one and the time it takes to overcome that. Through community and a refocusing on what his purpose really is, Adam has been able to go full steam ahead into raising his young boys, being a better husband to his wife, and surrounding himself with the right people to make a difference in our local real estate market here in St. Louis!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Adam9:25 grief15:15 relationship with kids19:35 growth as a father39:50 grounding techniques46:40 remaining steady in real estate39:35 men’s groups misconceptions57:40 managing roles and responsibilities1:06:00 one lesson for sons1:08:55 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are excited to bring you another amazing STL Blues alumni in our new friend Tony Twist! Tony played a long career in the NHL and was the muscle for our STL Blues during our childhoods. From there, he was able to dip his toes into entrepreneurship and has never stopped checking big goals off the list, now taking his talents into the world of culinary with his own products and his own upcoming show!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducingTony5:50 hockey career ascension9:30 NHL20:00 notable fights32:35 post hockey36:25 entrepreneurship39:15 STL sports41:10 mental toughness51:00 masculinity1:01:20 future endeavors1:06:35 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are so excited to be sitting down with Dr. Zoe Munie! Zoe completed all of her education here at SLU and like us, we share a common trait of dealing with the nagging injuries and maintenance of martial arts. Having done tae kwon do, bjj herself - knowing there's someone out there who specializes in something so relatable is exactly what the show is about. Tap in as we talk about how she started in this industry, some of her success stories, how AI is changing the landscape of all physical tasks like her own as well as personal training, and some of the misconceptions that come with being young as an athlete and how to preserve our bodies for the long haul!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Dr. Zoe6:10 martial arts12:00 stubborn people/stubborn injuries15:25 peptides for recovery28:30 AI in physical therapy39:15 trends in the PT industry1:09:35 changes in the industry1:37:45 motherhood as a PT1:42:35 message for kids1:46:35 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Today we are pleased to bring you the one and only Becky Neale! Becky is a mom of four who was classically schooled in math and English who took the sum of her experiences and is on a quest to change the way young men are educated through her upcoming Kirkwood School for Boys! As everyone who works on this show is a product of public education, it's refreshing to hear from someone who understands that the best results are driven from individualized attention instead of appealing to some broad standard set by the state. Join us as we discuss he upbringing, her time in martial arts, how she raised four great young men, and how she intends to make local education here in the St. Louis (Kirkwood area) better for our youth!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Becky6:40 Kirkwood School for Boys44:30 motherhood52:35 core values1:04:10 kids and martial arts1:12:35 facing fears1:18:30 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are so excited to sit down with Tracy Rumpf and talk all about her mission with Second Chance Ranch! Missouri happens to be the biggest state in the US when it comes to the amount of puppy mills we have. And adding to this, many of the rescue clinics around the country are utilizing euthanasia to necessitate the volume of dogs coming in through their doors. Tracy has done her part to offer these dogs an alternative as best as she can through her own organization in Second Chance Ranch as well as aiding and collaborating with others like Dogs For Our Brave. We here at The Zach and Pat Show are huge animal people, many of us pet owners ourselves so this episode hit home for many reasons. Below, you can find links to support her cause and do our part to offer homes to man's best friend.Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Tracy6:00 getting into dog advocacy18:20 Second Chance Ranch32:50 different rescue societies38:00 adoption v breeding43:15 human empathy54:10 how to volunteer with Tracyhttps://secondchanceranchstl.org - Second Chance Ranch websitehttps://www.facebook.com/p/Second-Chance-Ranch-100061523625862/ - SCR Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/second_chance_ranch_stlmo/?hl=en - SCR ighttps://www.ky3.com/content/news/mo-supco-puppy-mill-defamation-420408373.html - MO puppy mill congress member articleFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Howdy y'all! Today we are pleased to bring you straight outta Nashville - Ms. Savannah Rae! Savannah is an independent artist with a love for country music that began when she was a youth in Texas. With a firm work ethic and a heart that won't take no for an answer, Savannah has done an amazing job not only getting her name out there but also building her profile on social which in today's market means more than it ever has. Sit on down as we jawn about her love of George Strait, how to avoid industry burnout, and what she has planned in 2026 and beyond!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Savannah2:00 youth and music6:30 blending/shifting genres10:25 growing as an artist17:30 independent artistry28:10 Nashville gig circuit37:10 opening for major acts43:40 bucket list47:30 independent vs. signed1:00:40 social media platforms1:01:45 burnout1:05:35 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Today we are pleased to bring you our good friend Chaz Johnson! Chaz is a bjj black belt, coach, and husband/father. Having had an interest in martial arts early on in life, Chaz was able to pool his more negative emotions into the discipline specifically of bjj. Eventually, this had him looking at his corporate job and feeling unfulfilled. He would leave that job, DoorDash, and build/maintain websites all in the pursuit of giving his family an intense example of what building you dream life looks like when you do what you're passionate about.Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Chaz4:40 starting martial arts14:20 coaching29:20 leveling up33:15 leaving corporate39:35 redefining success42:50 fatherhood55:40 losing a parent as a parent1:08:00 message for Chaz’s kids1:09:00 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Please join us in a super special welcome back to The Zach and Pat Show to Connor Silverstein! Connor was actually the first person we ever interviewed as a guest all the way back when we were shooting the show in Zach's spare bedroom lighting the room with lamps and a window. As sure as the show has come a long way, so has Connor. Since we last had him on, Connor has found himself in love and on the way to being married, dived deeper into his faith commenting that bible study with Matt Joe has helped him discover more about life and how to live it, and even gotten his brown belt in bjj through TAC Team's own Revive BJJ!We're excited not only to have Connor back on because he's got great insights, but to see his growth and transformation into the man he is two years later is exactly why we do this show in the first place!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 reintroducing Connor4:00 engagement7:10 Christianity and manhood33:15 toxic ambition48:25 mentors1:06:45 grace1:30:00 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we have a really sweet treat for you as we are joined by Tamara Keefe, the owner and operator of Clementine's Naughty and Nice Ice Cream which has become a HUGE staple in our local area. Having grown up in California, Tamara was notes that she's always had a huge love for ice cream and that when budgets were tight - her family would actually make their own. This became somewhat of a communal event as huge family dinners would see all members of their local area popping in and out to enjoy times with good desserts and better people. After establishing herself as a professional, she decided on a whim to leave her salaried career and cash out her 401k and open her own ice cream establishment right here in STL! Now with ten locations and lots of expansion on the way, Tamara's story inspires us not only as St. Louis natives but as business owners - serving as a reminder that great businesses don't just make money - they change lives!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Tamara2:20 Clementines origin6:45 moving to STL15:35 maintaining soul21:55 unique flavors28:00 adopting local cultures through expansion37:40 engagement53:45 advice for younger self58:05 advice for younger generations1:05:00 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Once again we are pleased to sit down with the one and only Josh McKinney! We got to sit down with Josh early in the show's formation back at Zach's house and he's come to visit us at Adventure Unknown as we break down his big announcement pertaining to the sport, his thoughts on how we can preserve and improve bjj long term, how he's grown as a father, and of course - some hot takes you may find spicy!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 reintroducing Josh/announcement7:30 bjj inefficiencies11:25 changes to Josh’s game23:20 comp rule sets33:35 fatherhood43:10 growing as a father1:04:15 hot takes1:16:15Follow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are so PUMPED to sit down with our producer Murph in for the holiday from South Florida! Having edited every episode of The Zach and Pat Show to date, we're excited to sit down with Murph and hear about his time since moving, his thoughts on the show and where we're headed, as well as reminisce on some of our favorite moments of the last two years working together. And of course, we dive into raving and his love of festivals that aren't just for recreation...they're what drives him.Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 reintroducing Murph3:35 moving to Florida transition15:20 social media time spend20:20 progressing as podcasters23:35 significant episodes41:35 takeaways from the show55:10 storytelling1:01:15 mission of ZP show1:08:10 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we'd like to say thank you to Steve Geurin for saving the day and filling this time for us in this episode while we were remote in Nashville! Steve's story is very relatable, as it takes place with a kid trying to find himself in martial arts. Having done karate with a firm love for striking, he would eventually do an extended stay out in Thailand for a few months to practice Mauy Thai and kickboxing with the locals. This set him up to go full on into his love for the medical field where he still operates today to provide for his wife and kids. Full of faith and a strong heart for leading his family, we were BLESSED to sit down with Steve!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Steve/martial arts25:50 leadership/manhood40:55 homeschooling49:50 F31:13:00 kids and sports1:17:55 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Coming to you once again from beautiful Nashville, TN we are pleased to be joined by the area's own Adam French! Adam's story is all about breaking cycles as he opens up about the nature of addiction and how he broke his family's long history of it. Using this experience combined with an unshakable faith in his higher power, Adam has created systems and solutions in the form of his own faith based recovery programs he offers to the public as well as a means to help those serving time come out ahead if they've struggled with addiction. We are so grateful Adam could fill in short notice and we hope to come back around sooner or later to go even more in depth about his services, book, faith, and more!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Adam10:00 faith based recovery28:10 meaning and structure35:50 book writing process41:30 manhood49:10 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Follow TrueLine Media: https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Coming to you for the first of a three part session that we recorded out in Nashville last week, we just want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for helping us reach our 200th episode! We started this project in late 2023 just wanting to change up the way we do social media content and the laughs, education, and relationships we've been able to build ever since have made this so much more than we ever expected! Tap in as we reminisce on our favorite episodes in the last year, talk about what we've learned and how we grew, and finally wrap up with a good ole fashioned Q&A from you, our beloved audience!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 intro9:30 reminiscing on episodes this year27:40 Q/A 131:50 Q/A 238:45 Q/A 339:40 Q/A 441:10 Q/A 544:20 Q/A 649:15 Q/A 7Follow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we bring you one of the most inspiring stories to ever grace our podcast, the great and powerful Jeremy Johnson! Jeremy's upbringing in small town Illinois in a trailer park fueled his fire to escape his surroundings and make something of himself. Through martial arts, he learned discipline and persistence and was able to parlay these qualities into becoming a decorated fight commentator, cut man, father, husband, and entrepreneur with multiple products and services under his belt. Join us as we sip his FANTASTIC Uppercut Whiskey and talk about why where you being does not define you. It's what you do with your life that matters.Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Jeremy3:25 martial arts20:30 ego and humility35:55 businesses46:50 losing everything in 200855:55 fatherhood1:25:50 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Once again we have our good friend Matt Dickens joining us on the show today! Matt was one of our first guests back when our show was still in single digits and being filmed in Zach's spare bedroom. Since then, Matt has had his daughter and began rediscovering his faith in a higher power, realizing that life without purpose is aimless and without that structure - we tend to fall to a lower frequency. Join us as we gab about mortgages, his vlogging series, balancing life and business and of course, lots of dad jokes!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 reintroducing Matt7:15 changes from parenthood12:55 vlogging (DITL)38:20 work stories52:30 home owners v investors56:00 housing market predictions1:09:05 stepping away from social1:13:15 faith1:29:50 Matt’s message to his kids1:30:55 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we have another Adventure Unknown contemporary - Nick Metz! Nick's mission in life is simple: be a good dude. Originally wanting to be a history teacher, Nick's life changed when he made his first real estate transaction in college. From there, he created his own team and eventually would pivot into what is now his main business: payment processing where Nick focuses on finding businesses and helping them accept credit card payments at low cost to the business. A funny guy with a great load of experience in business and family matters, Nick is someone we'd love to have on again and again!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Nick4:45 real estate agency in college12:35 payment processing15:15 good dude27:25 simplicity44:20 crazy work stories1:04:00 Josh Wiesler coaching1:09:10 fatherhood1:14:40 life long loveFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are excited to bring you our friend Adam Crutchfield! Adam is a loan officer with Veterans United as well as a purple belt in bjj through TAC Team's own Revive! Having moved from Columbia, MO to STL right around the time of COVID, Adam had a hard time finding a community until he eventually stepped into the doors of Revive BJJ. With the help of folks like Junior, Connor Silverstein, and Nick Sanders - he began a journey that had him investing in the sport that brings so many together as well as putting down alcohol in the process! This has led to more clarity, a better relationship with his kids, and moving closer to God during his last few years here! A good guy with some great insights, we know there's something here for every man looking to improve himself!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Adam5:10 starting bjj24:40 faith37:25 redefining masculinity54:40 mortgage loan officer1:13:30 message for kids1:15:20 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Today we have a local St. Louis legend joining the show today! Give it up for the one and only Steve Ewing! Steve has been a pillar of St. Louis for decades with not only his contributions to music being the front man of both The Urge as well as the Steve Ewing Band but also has built quite the reputation for himself slinging dogs with Steve's Hot Dogs for almost just as long! A great dude who serves as an example of never quitting on your goals, Steve's endeavors have also led him to doing competitive body building while balancing his love of music and business here in the Lou! If you need to see winning to believe it, look right at this man because no matter how much he invests into himself and his operations, he still makes time for family and we couldn't be happier to share his story with you!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Steve, formation of The Urge7:25 Steve Ewing Band17:30 expanding Steve Hot Dog Stand24:00 balancing business and creativity 26:00 voice maintenance30:00 making it in music38:00 wild tour stories45:30 defining manhood48:00 TSGFollow us on IG!⁠https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/⁠Follow Punchline Productions ⁠https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/⁠⁠https://punchlineproductions.co/⁠Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders! Check out Normal Brand:⁠https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu⁠

Today we have a local St. Louis legend joining the show today! Give it up for the one and only Steve Ewing! Steve has been a pillar of St. Louis for decades with not only his contributions to music being the front man of both The Urge as well as the Steve Ewing Band but also has built quite the reputation for himself slinging dogs with Steve's Hot Dogs for almost just as long! A great dude who serves as an example of never quitting on your goals, Steve's endeavors have also led him to doing competitive body building while balancing his love of music and business here in the Lou! If you need to see winning to believe it, look right at this man because no matter how much he invests into himself and his operations, he still makes time for family and we couldn't be happier to share his story with you!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Steve, formation of The Urge7:25 Steve Ewing Band17:30 expanding Steve Hot Dog Stand24:00 balancing business and creativity26:00 voice maintenance30:00 making it in music38:00 wild tour stories45:30 defining manhood48:00 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are joined by Brennan McCloud, owner of Launch It IT Services! Brennan comes from a background where he initially specialized in finance and worked for Merrill Lynch before making a full time shift to information technology and running his own business along side his wife. A high level operator who wants to raise his family as strongly as he runs his business, Brennan's episode reminds us that you don't have to be what society wants you to be. And the decision to move your own direction with intent is an amazing example to raise kids around.Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Brennan8:00 going from solar to IT45:15 work life balance working with wife59:35 unlocking potential1:10:35 parenting while young1:15:20 message for kids1:18:25 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are pleased to bring on Alex Vaughn! Alex is a worksite benefits specialist for Globe Life Liberty, a wrestling coach for Fox High School, as well as an Adventure Unknown member. Alex's story is all about knowing who you are and where you come from and commemoration of these values, as he has done countless times with permanence across his body as he is one of the most tattooed individuals we've ever had featured on the show. About to tie the knot himself, we dive deep into how imperative it is to spend your time wisely, to make time for yourself so you can fully invest into the people around you that matter most - friends, family, and the clients he makes sure are prepared in case the worst is to happen.Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing11:00 wrestling coaching25:35 marriage and commitment39:15 manhood49:30 insurance business1:05:25 tattoos1:14:10 free time1:24:35 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Today we are joined for the second time by our good friend and head of the CXBJJ Invitational Competition, Adam Cella! With Zach competing this weekend we thought it would be a great time to sit with Adam and talk more about the evolution of his competition year to year and discuss where we can expect things to head in the future! If you're local to STL and will be in town this weekend and would like to see some great bjj at an awesome venue, click the link below and secure your tickets while you can! CXBJJ: https://nitrotickets.com/event/1019/St-1Louis-1Invitational-16-1Gastelum-1vs-1Dowdy-1--11025Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!Follow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Our guest for this episode is the great and powerful Tim Applebaum! Another TAC Team contemporary via Revive BJJ, we were excited to get Tim on to talk about his experiences in the Marine Corps where he served overseas, the crazy stories that come with that service, the difficulty (and success he experienced) readjusting to civilian life, and how this led to him diving head first into MMA, BJJ, and eventually yoga which has been his main vehicle for business as he now runs his own studio here in STL!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Tim4:55 crazy military stories11:20 yoga18:25 readjusting to civilian life26:25 yoga studio42:30 psychedelics1:02:15 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are pleased to reintroduce our good friend for his second appearance on the show - Dr. Brett Lux! Dr. Brett comes in as we chat about his progress in recovery from not only his spinal/metabolic issues, reminisce on our days down at Missouri State, how his business is going and how he has gone about innovating his practice to stand out against the competition, and finally his goals of competing in a bodybuilding competition now this his body is ready to be sculpted to show-ready state after years of needing to prioritize health first! A great guy with an amazing story, not only are we glad he's back on the show but if you're in St. Louis and looking for a friendly and reputable chiropractor - he's our first and only pick! Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get! Follow us on IG! https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/ https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/ Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/ Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders! Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are pleased to bring our friend Dan Shucart! Dan is an army veteran having done multiple tours in the Middle East who would later move on to private defense contracting as well. Full of stories and gritty, real life experience, Dan's major life mission has not wavered - be a good person. You can hear that in his voice and how he goes about instilling that in his family as well. Join us as we go through some crazy stories with a great dude that is bound to leave you in a better mood with a refreshed perspective!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Dan/military experience24:50 military vs contracting26:45 wild stories51:20 Revive BJJ1:18:15 bjj as a family/fatherhood1:29:45 transition to civilian1:48:30 tsgFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are pleased to bring you yet ANOTHER Watson's Martial Arts students as well as a PhD student of physics at Wash U, the great and powerful Phil Vojta! Hailing from Germany, Phil comes from a long line of folks who specialized in the study of physics which eventually became his path when he started schooling. Having dealt with bullies in his past and needing a lesson in confidence, he began martial arts very young and that has led him to also having his black belt in judo as well as his purple belt in bjj! When he's not invested in his schooling in the classroom or on the mats, he himself is also a judo coach at White Dragon Judo Club where he looks to take judo and put it on the map for St. Louis!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Phil/physics grad school4:30 judo16:05 training structure20:15 white belt mentality27:45 physics in the family37:00 White Dragon57:40 gi vs nogi1:00:35 goals1:10:25 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are joined once again by Jake Little AKA Big Jake the Roof King! Catching up on our last chat we get deep into his business and how he did 1.5M last year, some of the practices he uses to succeed as well as some critiques he has for his industry, the reality of dealing with roofs and natural disaster torn areas like Joplin MO, his presidential proclivities, and what his diet and training look like a year out from our first talk!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 reintroducing Jake9:30 life changes18:00 roof business48:30 training and diet1:06:40 strongman comps1:09:10 presidential proclivities1:29:00 TSG

In today's episode we bring you Erik and Robert Arias of Arias Bros BJJ! The Brothers are also TAC Team contemporaries holding a black and purple belt respectively who have dedicated their whole live to bjj and it shows! The conversation is simple, how bjj is so much more than a sport or a hobby - it's a lifestyle. And if you dedicate yourself to it, the rewards are endless! Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get! Follow us on IG! https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/ https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/ Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/ Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders! Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are excited to bring you the colorful life of Miss Amanda Digby! A fellow Watson Martial Arts student, Amanda's story is one that follows a very simple philosophy of "fuck yeah", meaning that if it falls within that category - follow it to your hearts content. Her heart has brought her into the world of respiratory therapy, focusing specifically on helping kids, traveling the country AND the world, a deep love for hockey in the form of the Detroit Redwings, and even embracing the nomad lifestyle in the form of mobile living in the form of van life! Going where her heart takes her has paid off in the form of lots of stories and lots of laughs and we know you'll love this one!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Amanda7:50 favorite domestic work locations10:15 international travel18:10 van life32:45 bjj42:05 hockey51:35 crazy stories1:18:30 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are joined by the one and only Jacob Gonzalez! Jacob's story is one that deals greatly with going the path less traveled and taking over an existing business while most of his friends and contemporaries were away at college. With a love for coffee and a passion to connect with his community, Jacob's successes at Proving Grounds revolve around people: knowing what you stand for and having them come to you. Join us as we talk about the coffee industry as a whole, what it's like operating local to the area, and even dive in a little bit to his love of wrestling and bjj through Revive Bjj!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Jacob5:50 Columbia11:20 coffee industry15:00 beans32:35 taking over an existing business38:15 bjj51:50 crazy coffee requests1:02:55 dealing with burnout1:18:20 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are joined by Gina Lewis! Gina is a master of all things homes: flips, interior design, Air Bnb's - always with the goal of bringing her clients dreams to life! Having started her business in the COVID era, Gina found her balance between an appreciation for tradition and a taste for progress. Her speciality is tailoring her skills to what her client wants and needs...it's not about what Gina is skilled at. She is here to create for YOU! With a passion for both business and family, Gina is a great example of what it looks like to maximize your potential while knowing yourself!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Gina6:00 balance and success12:05 crazy design requests20:10 disciplines and principles24:35 creativity29:00 independence vs support37:50 challenges43:30 motherhood48:15 preserving character of a home58:55 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Today we are pleased to be joined by the great and powerful Mike Long whom we recently met at the Crossfit Achieve rowathon not long ago! A father, husband, firefighter, entrepreneur, and fundraiser for his brothers and sisters in service, Mike's story deal with the responsibilities of all the positions he plays, why service is essential at any costs, and what we can all do to stand up when life kicks us and tries to keep us down!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Mike5:25 public service morality15:55 significant stories25:00 cold therapy/breathing techniques58:40 prioritizing family as a firefighter1:21:10 message for kids1:24:10 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we bring you the great and powerful Keith Waldrop! Having served 14 years in the USMC with tenures in both Recon and the Raiders, Keith's tales of combat and service not only educated us but gave us a new perspective outside of what the movies and dramatizations can. Having taken his experiences in the Corps, he has also embarked on an entrepreneurial journey where his groups aids in performance training consulting to help those currently in service and at times even civilians step up their game!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Keith7:05 marine recon training13:35 recon to raider/tiers of service17:40 post-service28:30 success in business54:10 cultivating ego as an operator1:03:50 crazy/scary experiences1:28:15 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we bring you our friend JT Thomas! JT's story deals heavily in overcoming adversity and learning to have faith when there's seemingly no reason to. Being diagnosed with kidney failure at the age where most of us are worried about living our best college lives, JT learned how much he was made of and how many people would reveal themselves as his most ardent supporters. Hearing how he overcame this event most of us do our best to avoid to now be married and expecting while thriving in his career is exactly what this show is about! Please like, comment, and subscribe for more!We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing JT/diagnosis11:00 dialysis22:40 post surgery39:00 risk and mortality44:00 defining success58:30 faith in god1:08:50 message for future kids1:19:25 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we sit down and drink some delicious mead with our friend and fellow Watson Martial Arts blue belt - Scott Kurtz! Scott is someone who has taken his passion for the art of brewing mead and turned it into a lifestyle that involves helping brands bring their ideas to life as well as judging competitions on some big stages! If you haven't tried mead, we can't recommend it enough!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Scott4:00 what is mead?19:45 from hobby to business23:20 judging38:20 creativity vs precision42:10 Scott’s favorite mead’s47:25 hypothetical question59:24 bjj1:14:45 alcohol and health1:34:35 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are excited to bring you up and coming comedian - Bri Munnich! Bri's story begins in Chicago where she was raised as the youngest of five in a very traditional, religious home. After going to school and starting a career in cancer pathology while also having a side business baking cakes, one video about pea soup goes viral and Bri's brand in comedy started to build itself. Having experience in vitality and even headlining multiple shows and venues, Bri is living proof that when you invest in yourself and your brand and are willing to face the ego death associated - amazing things can happen! Get ready to laugh, that's all we have to say.Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Bri5:30 the process12:00 writing jokes/roasts19:25 cancer pathology32:20 family40:20 admiration for great performances57:15 first open mic1:03:55 memorable shows/events1:12:15 getting STL on the comedy map1:22:30 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we give you Sully Erger, an SBA loan officer who aids the small business administration is securing financing for entrepreneurs of all sizes! Sully is one of the first professionals within the funding spaces we've had the pleasure to sit down with and whether you're a start up, years into your journey, or have ever been curious about what resources are available to anyone trying to scale - Sully comes with answers on how you can secure the bag with the help of the SBA!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Sully13:10 SBA loan qualifiers22:00 buying/selling businesses40:55 pre-approval tips48:05 marketing SBA56:45 marketing restrictions1:09:15 future of STL real estate (Sully asks Zach and Pat)1:21:40 government regulating AI1:26:50 fatherhood1:35:35 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we bring you Jaden Barr, a local real estate agent through KW and also team leader of many up and coming agents in the area! Coming from a background of sports through his college career, Jaden has been able to take many lessons of playing QB and parlay them into not only a great homes sales career but now is passing on that ability with young and hungry agents all throughout the Keller-Williams system! Join us as we dive deep into his battle with type 1 diabetes, his viral clip with Tim Tebow, and most importantly of all - what is the GOAT of breakfast cereals!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Jaden5:10 transitioning to real estate full time12:55 balancing sales/leadership roles17:15 fatherhood23:30 type 1 diabetes33:00 handling pressure44:15 Jaden’s podcast56:00 one lesson for kids1:00:45 mantras1:03:15 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/Follow Punchline Productions https://www.instagram.com/punchline_productions_314/ https://punchlineproductions.co/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu