#manliness
Why I Do This // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Wolf & Iron has been going for about 8 years now. In that time I've had to pause this venture and often move more slowly than I've wanted. But I always keep coming back and pushing forward.
Why? Because I believe in this mission.For those who are new to the podcast, and I suppose those who've been with me on this journey for a while now, -- and for myself -- here is why I continue to do Wolf & Iron.
Read more
(RANT) Now that COVID is done // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Now that COVID is unofficially done -- at least until it's needed again for a crisis -- people are beginning to celebrate the victory of making it through the last 2 years. But this has been a telling time for all of us. We've been tested and some of us have fought or stood our ground while others allowed themselves to be led by the nose. Which camp are you in?
Read more
Mar 14, 2022
Christian Watson (1924us) // Living a Dream & Sharing Your Values
Christian Watson is living his dream and sharing his values through the work he does. He and his wife Elle own 1924us, a branding business that has a very nostalgic feel. In this episode, Christian and I talk about how 1924 got started, his venturing life, fatherhood, and the future of social media.
Read more
Chris Romrell // Chris Pratt's Stunt Double
I think every guy is fascinated by the life of a stuntman. We love to see the behind-the-scenes of movies and watch as these guys get blown up, beat up, bounced around...and then get up and do it again.
Chris Romrell had his heart set on being a stuntman from an early age and he took action to ensure that happened. Now, as Chris Pratt's trusted stunt double, he's living out his calling and enjoying the heck out of life!
Read more
Feb 28, 2022
Mike Glover // Entrepreneurship & Survival Preparedness
Every man knows in his gut that he needs to be more prepared for surviving -- and thriving -- in a world turned upside down. Whether it is a car accident or a societal collapse, we must be ready. My guest today, Mike Glover, is an expert in this area and shares his insights on both preparedness and what it's like to start a business that focuses on survival.
Read more
The Most Dangerous Age // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Age 35-45 is a most dangerous time. We either decide to stay on the path we're on, or we decide to make a move.In this episode I talk a bit about this critical time in our lives and why we need to be bold, not comfortable.
Read more
This Mask Situation // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
In this episode I rant a bit on the mask situation, nearly one year later after the 2 week "Let's flatten the curve, we're all in this together" we were told. Business owners have a great responsibility in situations like these.
Read more
State of the Union // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
For those of you who like to hear the behind the scenes updates of my businesses, here is a state of the union. In this episode I cover some updates on Wolf & Iron (including a new beard product coming soon), the Foundry, and some updates on Rustic and Main.
Read more
Instinct and the Modern Man // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
We need a revival of instinct. Gut instinct, intuition...call it what you will. Modern man has been too long removed from his nature.
Read more
Healing the Past // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
You've likely seen it on movies: A man sits down with his therapist and is walked through his past memories in order to bring closure to his emotional trauma. However, this can be misleading as it is not necessary to remember the past in order to heal it. While a helpful tool, dredging up old memories simply helps us access emotions that we have not learned to process in a mature manner.
Read more
Decision Ownership // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
There is a type of personality that has a hard time accepting advice from others, be it our wives (especially our wives) or our peers. We want to reach conclusions on our own, often to the detriment of what may be best, and certainly not trusting in the strengths of others.This episode talks about a simple mindset shift that will allow you to own good advice while also not giving up your sense of autonomy.
Read more
Marketing Up (not Down) // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Everyone complains about the impact the media and politicians have on our culture, but few people talk about the impact businesses have in their marketing strategies.It takes courage and probably more money than you want to spend, but I believe part of a business' responsibility is how we market. Are we trying to appeal to the lowest, or are we working to raise the bar and in so doing, raise the standard for what we see and hear on a daily basis.
Read more
