If you want to run a business effectively, you need to have the right mindset. In fact, you need to have the mind of a champion. No matter the industry, it can be achieved through creativity and the ability to adapt. These are some of the traits that champion MMA and UFC fighters possess. This week’s guest, through Gracie Jiu Jitsu, has learned self-development and self defense. Most importantly he’s learned the business mindset and the training needed to achieve it. Learn the champion mindset from a champion trainer.

The Against All Odds Radio Show Presents:

Phil Migliarese of Balance Studios, 6th Degree Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Trains UFC Champions, Celebrities, Elite Military & Law Enforcement

In this week’s episode, Sean V. Bradley, CSP, and L.A. Williams dive into the the world of business. More specifically, they discuss the champion mindset. Who better to invite as a guest than a trainer of many champions.

Joining Sean and L.A. is Phil Migliarese. Phil is a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 6th degree Black belt. He has not only trained many notable champions, but he has also been trained by a champion himself.

About Phil Migliarese

Phil Migliarese was born a fighter. Additionally, his father was a both a boxer and an entrepreneur. So, it is natural that Phil became both as well. He grew up learning how to defend himself and fell in love with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Then, he watched a video about it. It featured Hélio Gracie using jiu Jitsu to defeat his opponents of all shapes and sizes.

Phil took this passion and trained under Relson Gracie at the Gracie University of Jiu-Jitsu in Torrance California. To further balance his skillset, he didn’t stop there. Phil went on to study yoga in India and Muay Thai boxing in Thailand.

Today, Phil is the founder and head instructor of Balance Studios. With more than 40 affiliated gyms worldwide, they specialize in teaching Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. Additionally, Phil is the co-founder and current chief strategy officer of Rizen metrics, a full-service digital marketing agency. 

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Show Notes: Run A Business Like A Champion Fighter: The Champion Mindset

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: Revolutionary Self-Defense

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu started with Hélio Gracie. He was a fighter that revolutionized martial arts. While he didn’t invent Jiu-Jitsu, Hélio revolutionized Jiu-Jitsu to help people of all sizes. His eldest son, Royce Gracie, is known for dominating in his first five UFC tournaments. Additionally, he is referred to by some as the Godfather of MMA. With this in mind, Phil was trained by Relson Gracie, Hélio’s son, where he earned his black belts.

Training the Mind Of A Champion To Run A Business

“The concept of self-defense is important. Part one is defending yourself from yourself and negative self-talk. Part two is the rest of the world. If you get by yourself, the rest of the world is easy. ”

Phil Migliarese

Mind Of A Champion

The mind of a champion starts with wanting to win. While failure is a part of life, you can not let it get to you. This will create a failure mindset. A failure mindset can hinder you from reaching your desired goals. With this in mind, you need to combat failures with a tenacious spirit. You may not have had success this time but there is always next time. From there, you can work on yourself. You can train hard and come back bigger and stronger to achieve your goal. 

Additionally, Phil believes a big part of having a tenacious spirit is being creative. In other words, you have to understand your situation. Then, you can find a way to alter your path. Not only will this help you get back to where you want to be, but it will also help you your desired goal. 

Run A Business With A Business Champion’s Mindset

The mind of a champion spans across all industries and disciplines, even business. Phil conquers problems in business the same as he does on the mat. Not only does he get creative, but he adapts to changing situations. 

Not only is creativity and adaptability important, but you must also change the way you think. Part of having a business champion’s mindset is investigating before you invest. If you are looking to grow wealth or invest you have to do your research. Also, it is important to find an investment that works with your personality style and interests.

Train Like A Champion To Run A Business Like A Champion

Once you have the champion mindset, you also have to equip yourself with the needed skills in your field. Like a champion fighter, you must develop the skills you need to ensure victory. This can only be attained with training.

From there, you have to put in the time. Discipline is the best place to start, but you must also cut out distractions. Finally, after working hard, the training and development you put into your craft will set you on the path to victory.

More About The Against All Odds Radio Show’s Hosts and Guests

 Sean V Bradley | L.A. Williams | Phil Migliarese

Resources To Help You Run A Business Like A Champion

Dealer Synergy & Bradley On Demand: The automotive industry’s #1 training, tracking, testing, and certification platform and consulting & accountability firm.

The Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast: is the #1 resource for automotive sales professionals, managers, and owners.  Also, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group today!

The Against All Odds Radio Show: Hosting guests that have started from the bottom and rose to the top.  Also, join The Against All Odds Radio Show Guests & Listeners Facebook Group for the podcasted episodes.

For more interactivity, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Club on Clubhouse.

Win the Game of Googleopoly: Unlocking the secret strategy of search engines.

Balance Studios:  is Philadelphia’s premier instructional source for  Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai Kick Boxing, Kids Martial Arts, and Women’s Self Defense.

RiZen metrics: is a full-service digital marketing agency.

The Against All Odds Radio Show is Proudly Sponsored By:

Car.com: Visit Car.com today, where they do the research and you do the driving.

Scar Food: Scar Treatment for Scars, Acne Scars, & Stretch marks – visit ScarFood.com today!

Hyundai of Bedford & Kia of Bedford: World-class customer support you can trust and is located just minutes from Cleveland & serving the Bedford, Cleveland, parma, Beachwood, and Euclid areas.

Last Week’s Episode of The Against All Odds Radio Show

Last week, Sean V. Bradley, CSP, and L.A. Williams dive into the mind of a Hollywood and music industry elite. George Caceres knows the industry like the back of his hand. He most notably created the movie “Pop Star”. George shares industry secrets and tips. As well as utilizing your entrepreneur mindset across industries.

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Likewise, join The Against All Odds Radio Show Guests & Listeners Facebook Group for the podcasted episodes.

The Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast has a new episode every Tuesday at 4:00 PM EST.  Be sure to tune in next week. Also, check out all of the previous episodes of the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast.

Additionally, join the Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group.  Lastly, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Club on Clubhouse today!  

Have you always wondered what it takes to be a music industry elite? What about a Hollywood movie producer or a talk show host? This week’s guest checks all three boxes. Not only does he share some insider secrets, but he also provides the tips for success to the entertainment industry and the entrepreneur mindset needed.

The Against All Odds Radio Show Presents:

Insider Secrets & Advice From A Hollywood Movie Producer & Music Industry Elite, George Caseres: The Creator of “Pop Star”

This week, Sean V. Bradley, CSP, and L.A. Williams dive into Hollywood. They discuss what it takes to be a movie producer and music industry elite.

Joining them is George Caceres. George knows the industry like the back of his hand. Not only did he create the movie Pop Star, but he also created many award shows. His award shows include Vocal Star and The Celebrity Experience. Additionally, George shares industry secrets and tips. As well as utilizing your entrepreneur mindset across industries.

About George Caceres

George Caceres is a true “renaissance man”. He is a business developer and entrepreneur. His book, Do the Hustle, made him a #1 best-selling author.  George is also a film producer, business strategist, and creator of Vocal Star. Additionally, he has also opened 18 performing arts centers around the world. He also founded and is the President of Estilo Productions.

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Tips For Success: Insider Secrets & Advice From A Hollywood Movie Producer, Music Industry Elite, & The Creator of “Pop Star”, George Caseres

Tips For Success To Become A Music Industry Elite

If you want to be in the music industry, it takes more than just your sound. It also takes more than how you look. While both your sound and look are important, there is much more to it. In a nutshell, it’s the whole package.

What does your social media following look like? Do you have a good following of people who already enjoy what you make? Having a good standing on social media can be alluring for industry professionals. 

Tips For Success: It’s Also About the Hits

In addition to having followers, you also have to have hits. Good songs just aren’t good enough. You need that song. That anthem that everyone knows. getting there is hard, but when you do, you will know it.

However, the problem with many, is they don’t know how to make a hit song. And it isn’t as easy as one would thinkg. In order to make a hit, you need to understand what is currently popular. Additionally, to break into the industry you have to be willing to do what other artists aren’t willing to do.

Tips For Success: Compromise

We have to compromise on a daily basis, and it is no different on the road to becoming a music industry elite. You have to be willing to compromise. To clarify, you need to compromise your individuality what music is currently relevant.

Record companies are looking for someone they know will sell. They also want artists that will sell right away. Then, once you get into the industry and make it, you can start to branch out. You can start to pursue your style. 

Tips For Success: Entrepreneur Mindset

The problem with some musicians is their mindset. As an artist, you need to view yourself as an entrepreneur. Additionally, you need to have an entrepreneur mindset and spirit. In other words, your art is the business, and you’re building it up.

You have to hustle for yourself like a business. You have to network and leave a memorabe impression. For instance, if you go to an event, network with everyone there. You never know who they know or how they may be able to help you. The music industry is the people business and you have to utilize people to create more opportunities for yourself.

More About The Against All Odds Radio Show’s Hosts and Guests

Sean V Bradley | L.A. Williams |George Caceres

Resources For More Tips For Success

Dealer Synergy & Bradley On Demand: The automotive industry’s #1 training, tracking, testing, and certification platform and consulting & accountability firm.

The Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast: is the #1 resource for automotive sales professionals, managers, and owners.  Also, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group today!

The Against All Odds Radio Show: Hosting guests that have started from the bottom and rose to the top.  Also, join The Against All Odds Radio Show Guests & Listeners Facebook Group for the podcasted episodes.

For more interactivity, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Club on Clubhouse.

Win the Game of Googleopoly: Unlocking the secret strategy of search engines.

Do the Hustle: The George Caceres method on personal & financial freedom

The Against All Odds Radio Show is Proudly Sponsored By:

Car.com: Visit Car.com today, where they do the research and you do the driving.

Scar Food: Scar Treatment for Scars, Acne Scars, & Stretch marks – visit ScarFood.com today!

Hyundai of Bedford & Kia of Bedford: World-class customer support you can trust and is located just minutes from Cleveland & serving the Bedford, Cleveland, parma, Beachwood, and Euclid areas.

Last Week’s Episode of The Against All Odds Radio Show

In last week’s episode, Sean V. Bradley, CSP, and L.A. Williams dove into what it takes to become successful.  Additionally, they discuss what it takes to become the CEO of an organization.

Their guest, Jared Rowe, is the CEO of AutoWeb. Jared shares the burdens and qualities of a CEO. He attributes his success to his leadership qualities and his ability to build high-performing teams. Additionally, he shares the goal-setting techniques that helped him get there.

The Against All Odds Radio Show

The Against All Odds Radio Show broadcasts live every weekend and is podcasted every Monday.  Click Here for markets and times.  Be sure to tune in next week. Also, check out all of the previous episodes of The Against All Odds Radio Show.

Likewise, join The Against All Odds Radio Show Guests & Listeners Facebook Group for the podcasted episodes.

The Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast has a new episode every Tuesday at 4:00 PM EST.  Be sure to tune in next week. Also, check out all of the previous episodes of the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast.

Additionally, join the Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group.  Lastly, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Club on Clubhouse today!  

Achieving a high level of success doesn’t come easy.  It takes a lot of time, hard work, and trial and error.  However, having the tips for success from a high performing CEO can help speed up the process.  With exceptional leadership skills, proven goal setting techniques, and a focus on team building, you will start on the right foot.

The Against All Odds Radio Show Presents:

CEO Secrets From The Chief Executive Officer Of A 9 Figure Publicly Traded Company, AutoWeb: Jared Rowe

In this week’s episode, Sean V. Bradley, CSP, and L.A. Williams dive into what it takes to become successful.  Additionally, they discuss what it takes to become the CEO of an organization.  It is not just about working hard, but also working smart.

Their guest, Jared Rowe,is the CEO of AutoWeb. Jared shares the burdens and qualities of a CEO. He attributes his success to his leadership qualities and his ability to build high-performing teams.  Additionally, he shares his goal setting techniques that helped him get there.

About Jared Rowe

Jared is the CEO of AutoWeb, the company that practically invented Internet sales for the automotive industry.  He was first introduced to the car sales community through his Great Uncle who owned a dealership in Wisconsin. 

Intrigued with the automotive industry, Jared obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration, Automotive Marketing from Northwood University. He then went on to earn his Master of Business Administration from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.

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Tips For Success: Leadership, Goal Setting, & Team Building

Tips For Success #1: Understanding Responsibilities

If being a CEO was easy, then everyone would be doing it. What most people fail to realize, though, is the amount of responsibility associated with being a CEO. Being at the top of a multi-million dollar company, you have a lot of command over people’s jobs. Moreover, you have a lot of influence over their lives. People feed their families with this job, and they rely on the CEO to do so.

This is why you have to take your responsibilities seriously. Preparing and understanding this is the first step to becoming a CEO. According to Jared, mastering this is what helps you to become the CEO of a multi-million dollar company.

Tips For Success #2: Qualities Needed

To be considered for a CEO position you need two qualities. First, you have to be a good person.  Then, you have to be useful to others. Jared Rowe outlines taking care of your team, customers, and community. These are the values that will lead you down that path. 

Simply put, If you are a good person, good things will happen to you. People will mentor you.  They will want to help you move up. However, this does not happen simply because you are a good person.  You must also be useful. 

Ask yourself, “how can I be of use to the people around me?”  If you’re the best at it, then you can be useful. Once you start adding this value to everyone around you, then you will find yourself moving up.  More importantly, you will be viewed as ready for a promotion.

Tips For Success #3: Team Building

Building high-performing teams is essential to growth and moving up.  You are only as good as those around you.  If you’re not on a good team, then build one.  While building the right team is not an easy task, it starts with the environment. The right environment will help attract the people you need.

Essentially, you must surround yourself with people who can not only teach you, but also the team.  You need a team to help inspire you and everyone around you. This will not only help you do and become better, but also help the team do and become better.

Tips For Success #4: Interdependence

The business world is a team sport. Sean V. Bradley, CSP, is a certified Franklin Covey trainer and facilitator.  You need to reach the level of interdependence, which is Covey’s 3rd level of maturity.  This is where it is about we and us. As humans, we can not do everything ourselves.  You must be constantly asking yourself “how can we collectively get this done?”

Tips For Success: Goal Setting

Goal Setting Techniques

Goal setting is essential in order to maximize your effectiveness.  Jared uses goal-setting techniques to keep him and his team on task. He created an itemized list of things to accomplish. From there, the team can compare and contrast new opportunities to the current list. Then they move things up or down based on what they feel is the most important.

Mastering Focus

In order to hit your goals, you have to be a master of focus.  The proper level of focus will add rigor to assignments, as well as make them more real. Instead of spreading the focus thin, Jared takes a different approach. His team takes on three tasks for the day.  

Their goal is to complete the three tasks to the best of their ability. In the end, this method gets more accomplished. Sure, you could take on 5 tasks and get them done, but you will be less effective. While you may accomplish more tasks, you did them less effectively.  As a result, there will be less progress.

AutoWeb & The Patterns In The Automotive Industry

Three Type of Digital Buyers

Being the CEO of AutoWeb, Jared has seen a lot of car buying trends. There are typically three types of digital buyers: the researcher, the deliverer, and the hybrid. While each of the three have their own concerns and methods of purchasing a vehicle, one thing remains the same: they utilize the Internet before the dealership.

Consumers Concerns

“When buyers and sellers share expectations on how a transaction is supposed to go, good things happen”- Jared Rowe

There are many concerns that consumers have.  The main concerns typically revolve around the deal, the product, and control. Most consumers are not necessarily looking for the best deal, but they certainly want and demand a fair deal.  Additionally, they want a car that meets their needs. Lastly, they desire to have some control over how they purchase their vehicle. 

Ecommerce and digital retailing has taught us many things.  Most importantly, it has taught us that consumers demand a choice in how they deal with retailers. Being able to interact with retailers the way they want is important to them. Simply put, they want to be able to manage the process.

How AutoWeb Helps Consumers & Dealerships

This is AutoWeb’s specialty.  AutoWeb specializes in helping consumers find the right dealer. With the understanding of the categories consumers fall in, AutoWeb matches them with the best matching dealership. 

Their goal is to match the consumer with dealerships that can accommodate their preferences. As a result, both parties benefit from the transaction. The consumer gets the car and service they want, while the dealership sells a car and makes a profit.

More About The Against All Odds Radio Show’s Hosts and Guests

Sean V Bradley | L.A. Williams | Jared Rowe

Resources For More Tips For Success

Dealer Synergy & Bradley On Demand: The automotive industry’s #1 training, tracking, testing, and certification platform and consulting & accountability firm.

The Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast: is the #1 resource for automotive sales professionals, managers, and owners.  Also, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group today!

The Against All Odds Radio Show: Hosting guests that have started from the bottom and rose to the top.  Also, join The Against All Odds Radio Show Guests & Listeners Facebook Group for the podcasted episodes.

Also, for more interactivity, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Club on Clubhouse.

Lastly, Win the Game of Googleopoly: Unlocking the secret strategy of search engines.

The Against All Odds Radio Show is Proudly Sponsored By:

Car.com: Visit Car.com today, where they do the research and you do the driving.

Scar Food: Scar Treatment for Scars, Acne Scars, & Stretch marks – visit ScarFood.com today!

Hyundai of Bedford & Kia of Bedford: World-class customer support you can trust and is located just minutes from Cleveland & serving the Bedford, Cleveland, parma, Beachwood, and Euclid areas.

Last Week’s Episode of The Against All Odds Radio Show

Last week, Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams discussed what it takes to build a multi-million dollar business. Having done it several times, they have the entrepreneur mindset.

Their guest, Mike Zeller, is a business architect that has founded over 12 companies. Also, he is a Forbes contributor. Most notably, he has produced over $300 million in sales. He breaks down the growth mindset of a multi-million dollar entrepreneur. Additionally, he preaches manifestation methods, the laws of attraction and self-actualization.

The Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast

The Against All Odds Radio Show broadcasts live every weekend and is podcasted every Monday.  Click Here for markets and times.  So, be sure to tune in next week. Also, check out all of the previous episodes of the The Against All Odds Radio Show.

Likewise, join The Against All Odds Radio Show Guests & Listeners Facebook Group for the podcasted episodes.

The Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast has a new episode every Tuesday at 4:00 PM EST.  So, be sure to tune in next week. Also, check out all of the previous episodes of the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast.
Additionally, join the Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group.  Lastly, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Club on Clubhouse today! 

Imagine if you were in a gang and ended up spending 17 years in prison.  What would you do when you got out?  What would your life after prison look like?  DJ Verrett was there before. His advice is that you have to change your mindset.  Additionally, you have to change everything.

Change is hard. Changing everything about yourself is even harder. Nonetheless, it is important for growth. The guest this week makes hard change look easy. He is the true against all odds story.

The Against All Odds Radio Show Presents:

How Crip Gang Member Became A Sons Of Anarchy Actor After 17 Years In Prison

In this episode, Sean V Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams dive deep into change.  Of course change is necessary, but how you change is just as important.  Today, they sit down with DJ Verrett.  DJ was a crip gang member who spent 17 years in prison.  Despite this, he changed everything and became a Sons of Anarchy actor.

About DJ Verrett & His Life After Prison

Once upon a time, DJ Verrett went by many “terms”.  Gang banger, troubled, and convict were just a few of them. Rightfully so, as he was a Crip gang member.  This was a result of his environment, as well as the choices he made.

However, Verrett had an epiphany that changed his life. Verrett made his past his greatest asset. He worked on his mental health and found “freedom within”. Against all odds, he surpassed those labels and built a life to be proud of. 

Today, DJ is many things.  He is an author with his book An Inside Job.  Additionally, he is an actor with several roles, including the television show Sons of Anachary.  Lastly, he is a Motivational Speaker, Clinical Supervisor and Mentor. 

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Life After Prison: Change Your Mindset To Change Everything

Life Before Prison

Verrett grew up in California with his mother and younger sister. The Crips were the gang associated with his neighborhood. From the age of 12, he was enticed by it. “It was the lifestyle. I was looking for. Acceptance, companionship, and understanding.” Referring to the Crips as a fraternity, it offered him all of those things and more.

DJ didn’t join the Crips to get into trouble.  “Nobody joins the fraternity looking to wreak havoc.  It’s when you add other things that it can sometimes become nefarious”, Verrett told the host. Additionally, Verrett explains that the “other things” are the warring of different fraternities. Gangs have evolved.  From protecting your neighborhood to then holding it hostage, gangs have changed.

Hustle, Grind or Starve

Verrett made it very clear that he chose this life for himself.  He doesn’t blame anyone else. However, he explains that many factors led him there. From a young age, his mother emphasized that he was going to be the man of the house. Verrett grew up without a father or a positive male role model.  He didn’t understand what that meant.  

Eventually the fraternity took him in.  They offered him a way to provide for his family. Finally, he saw a way to become the man of the house. When you come from a low-income area, there are not many other options. If you aren’t good at basketball or rapping, hustling is the last option left to you.

Turning Point

Over time, the Crips developed DJ to the point where he began leading them. Then, in February of 1990, Verrett’s life would change forever. Three of Verrett’s fellow gang members were caught by federal agents with cocaine in their possession. 

They revealed that Verrett had given it to them. As a result, their testimony put Verrett on the hot set.  He was put on trial at the age of 19 years old. At such a young age, Verrett was also put on the spot.  He had 60 seconds to decide if he was to plead guilty to a 20-year prison sentence or not.

Verrett didn’t know what to do.  The prosecutor was literally counting down the seconds.  DJ knew that the deck was not in his favor. So, he pleaded guilty.  At the age of 19 years old, DJ received a prison sentence for more years than he had been alive.

Words For People In This Lifestyle

DJ wasn’t prepared for the risks associated with the gang life.  Gangs don’t warn or prepare new members for the potential consequences.  More importantly, they don’t prepare anyone for the potential of going to prison. 

With that in mind, DJ doesn’t blame anyone but himself.  He takes full responsibility for his actions. In an effort to help the current generation, DJ tries to deter the youth from joining the “fraternity”.  He shares his experiences and the risks of the lifestyle to help them.

Life During Prison

The Beginning

At the start of his sentence, DJ was bitter.  Realizing everything he learned was a lie, he was angry at everyone. He felt that he “gave his life and will” to the fraternity.  He thought they had his best interest in mind.  However, at the end of the day, they didn’t.

The Turning Point: Change Your Mindset to Change Everything

16 years into his sentence, DJ had an epiphany. While intoxicated, a friend stated that he couldn’t live like that anymore. Additionally, others mentioned that he had always been that way. This is the moment that turned his life around. 

DJ looked in the mirror and heard a voice say “freedom is on the inside”. That was the catalyst.  It was his turning point. He realized there was only one thing that he needed to change.  Everything!  He needed to change everything!

“What drives me is to be the point of reference for anybody who has been to prison or is in a prison of their own making, which is between their ears.” DeJuan DJ Verrett

Life After Prison

Life After Prison: Sons of Anarchy

DJ’s life after prison is the true against all odds story.  He was walking on the street when a couple walked up to him.  They said they liked his look and would be perfect in their TV show. 

Confused, DJ questioned what they meant.  He nearly hit the floor laughing when they said the part was a convict. The rest was history, and DJ joined the cast of Sons of Anarchy.

On set, they asked his opinion on the accuracy of the scenes. After giving them advice, he eventually had to realistically act things out. For this reason they utilized his advice for many scenes.  

DJ appreciated that they valued his opinion.  He enjoyed being involved in the process of writing, acting, and consulting. 

Life After Prison: Change Your Mindset: Giving Back

Despite his success in the entertainment industry, he felt the call to go back to prison.  But, this time it would be different.  He wanted to go back on his own terms to help others. This was his second epiphany.

DJ followed this calling and went back to school. Eventually, he was hired as the clinic supervisor.  In this role, he would help prisoners.  He preached to them his “change your mindset” mentality.  Additionally, he taught them that they had to change everything. 

Life After Prison: Facing The Past

Verrett eventually ran into one of his former gang members.  It was the man who taught him how to deal.  Additionally, it was the person who put him away. The last time DJ saw him, it was testimony at his trial.  

DJ never thought this would happen. However, DJ followed his new path and said, “I have only one thing to say to you.  I’m sorry”. Verrett apologized for giving him something he couldn’t handle.  He apologized for assisting in his life going down this path.

Confused, DJ’s former gang member broke into tears.  “You are apologizing to me” he questioned.  “After what I did to you?” 

Verrett replied, “It’s not what you did to me, it’s what you did for me.   Look where I am today.” Without him, Verrett completely changed his thinking.  He understood that his time in prison led to this change. Lastly, he understood that that anger didn’t serve him to hold on to.

More About The Against All Odds Radio Show’s Hosts and Guests

Sean V Bradley | L.A. Williams | DJ Verrett

Life After Prison Resources

Dealer Synergy & Bradley On Demand: The automotive industry’s #1 training, tracking, testing, and certification platform and consulting & accountability firm.

The Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast: is the #1 resource for automotive sales professionals, managers, and owners.  Also, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group today!

The Against All Odds Radio Show: Hosting guests that have started from the bottom and rose to the top.  Also, join The Against All Odds Radio Show Guests & Listeners Facebook Group for the podcasted episodes.

For more interactivity, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Club on Clubhouse.

Win the Game of Googleopoly: Unlocking the secret strategy of search engines.
An Inside Job: From Life in a Maze, to an Amazing Life

The Against All Odds Radio Show is Proudly Sponsored By:

Car.com: Visit Car.com today, where they do the research and you do the driving.

Scar Food: Scar Treatment for Scars, Acne Scars, & Stretch marks – visit ScarFood.com today!

Hyundai of Bedford & Kia of Bedford: World-class customer support you can trust and is located just minutes from Cleveland & serving the Bedford, Cleveland, parma, Beachwood, and Euclid areas.

Last Week’s Episode of The Against All Odds Radio Show

Last week, Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams discussed training.  Additionally, they touched on development, both personally and professionally.  In order to succeed, everyone must constantly train.

Joining them were two veterans of the United States Military.  The first guest was Sean Matson, a Navy SEAL officer turned Multi-Millionaire entrepreneur.  Also joining them was Joe Kalitz, an Airborne Infantryman and now the Director of Operations at Dealer Synergy. 

They talked about how life or death training and development can be. Not only as a Navy SEAL or paratrooper, but also as an entrepreneur and business professional. Additionally, they spoke about proper escalation of training. Lastly, Sean Matson spoke about how he became a multi-millionaire entrepreneur.

The Against All Odds Radio Show Podcast

The Against All Odds Radio Show broadcasts live every weekend and is podcasted every Monday.  Click Here for markets and times.  So, be sure to tune in next week. Also, check out all of the previous episodes of the The Against All Odds Radio Show.

Likewise, join The Against All Odds Radio Show Guests & Listeners Facebook Group for the podcasted episodes.

The Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast has a new episode every Tuesday at 4:00 PM EST.  Be sure to tune in next week. Also, check out all of the previous episodes of the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast.
Additionally, join the Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group.  Lastly, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Club on Clubhouse today!

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From Navy Seal Officer to Multi-Million Entrepreneur: Training & Development Is Life Or Death

On this episode, Sean V. Bradley, CSP, L.A. Williams and Joe Kalitz spoke to Lt. Commander Sean Matson. They talked about his experiences with the US Military. And they discussed how training and development played a major role in Matson’s success as a SEAL.

Also, they were able to pinpoint how his training and development as a SEAL helped him grow in the business world. Overall, they agreed that all of the amazing skills, training and development that is done in the military, translates very smoothly into the business world.

About Sean Matson

The CEO of Matbock and Lt. Commander Navy SEAL, Sean Matson, did not become a success overnight. From the beginning, people doubted him. And his school teachers wrote him off as a dumb. Plus, the navy recruiters told him he didn’t have what it took to be a SEAL. 

But, Matson didn’t listen to any of it. Because, he knew that he was born to be great, and he never lost his determination. So, he ended up serving as a Navy SEAL officer for over ten years. Then, he became the CEO of Matbock, a company that creates high tech military equipment. Basically, Sean Matson is another prime example of a person who never gave up on his dreams. And made the impossible into a reality. 

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Show Notes: From Navy Seal Officer to Multi-Million Entrepreneur, Training & Development is Critical

Why Training & Development Is A Step By Step Process

Think about what it takes to be a Navy SEAL. Yes, it takes determination, perseverance and strength. But, do you think those things alone make a SEAL? Do they just find someone with those qualities, hand them a machine gun and throw them out of a helicopter? No way. They have to undergo elite training before they even set foot in combat. Would you want to be in a life or death situation without training and development?

For example, Navy SEAL Sean Matson, spent hours upon hours just practicing how to remove his weapon from its holster. He mastered that act, to the point where he could do it in his sleep. THEN, he moved onto skills like loading it or shooting it. This effort for perfection is what characterizes a success from a failure.  

So, the same thing is true in any industry. You have to practice and master step 1 before you move on to steps 2,3 and 4. If you don’t, it could be the death of your success. 

Escalation of Training

Joe Kalitz, the Director of Operations at Dealer Synergy, offered insight on Sean Matson’s training tips. Joe spent six years in the US Army as an Airborne Infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division. His insight is, training on each step of a process is extremely important. For example, when infantrymen are training, they don’t start day 1 in combat with live ammunition.

First, they start with blanks during the day. When that step is perfected, they escalate the training, to the next step. This is repeated until training is perfected. The bottomline is, you need to master every step before you go out in the field with live ammunition. The same is for business!

Training & Development Is Ongoing

Also, as Sean V. Bradley CSP. always says, training is something you do, not something you did. So, what does that really mean? It means if you want to be a master of something, it is a skill you have to constantly put effort into. It is something you have to keep working at, and working at. Over and over again.  

For example, do you think once Lt. Commander Sean Matson became a SEAL, the training was over? He served as a SEAL for ten years! There is no way that he could continue to be effective without constantly working out and practicing his skills. This is true for everybody aspiring to be a master of anything. 

When Training Gets Tough

Joe Kalitz emphasized what expert Navy SEALs preach. Which is, when your mind is telling you you’re done, you’re really only 40 percent done. Joe explained that he would just lie to himself during training, constantly telling himself that he wasn’t in pain. Reminding himself that the training was almost done. In doing so, Joe was able to prevent his mind from placing physical limitations.

So, whether you are literally in combat, freezing cold, starving and wet. Or, you are struggling with learning a new skill in business: you have to remember never to quit. Even when you think you are completely done–chances are, you still have a fight left in you!

What Do Navy SEALs And Multi Millionaire Entrepreneurs Have In Common?

Teamwork & Perseverance Toward A Common Goal

Both Navy SEALs and multi million dollar making entrepreneurs have perseverance. Which means, they don’t give up. Because, they are persistent, especially in the face of obstacles or challenges. So, if you are an entrepreneur or simply just want to be more successful in any avenue of life, you can’t give up.

So, when things get hard, you have to push back harder. When things are going good, you can’t lay back and be lazy. You constantly have to keep putting in the work

Training & Developing Mental Strength

Mental strength describes the ability a person has to effectively deal with stressful situations. Sean Matson was able to act effectively in combat! Which is literally the most stressful and horrible situation a person can be in. 

So, in order to live your life with the swiftness of a Navy SEAL, staying mentally strong is key. Because, when a million things are being thrown at you all at once, being able to slow down and calmly respond is crucial.

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