- Episode #66: Product of Our Environment
In today’s episode, Scott takes the mic solo to talk about setting ourselves up for success and the future we see for ourselves. One of the most important things when it comes to setting ourselves up for success is the environments we choose to put ourselves in, we will always be a product of them. We can’t control certain aspects of our lives but we can choose who and where we decide to put our time and energy. Life is a story of choices, when we find our drive and purpose in life we need to direct them towards the future we see for ourselves.
8m | Dec 4, 2023 - Episode #65: The Breakfast Business
In today’s episode, Scott sits down with guest hosts Michael Lasala & Louie Falvo as the group dives into owning a business. They focus on some of the differences between starting a new business and buying a preexisting turn key business, along with some of the different obstacles you may face. They talk about hiring friends and family and how that may differ for small and large businesses. If you ever have any interest in owning your own business this is the episode for you.
24m | Nov 28, 2023 - Episode #64: Wake Up & Smell The Roses
In today’s episode, Scott takes a dive into the idea of remembering to wake up and smell the roses. Sometimes we get extremely caught up in our own little worlds and forget there’s a whole universe out there waiting to be explored. We need to remember to find the little joys in life, the little things that can brighten up our moods on days we may need it. If we don’t find out who we are in life, we will constantly question every decision we make.
4m | Nov 20, 2023 - Episode #63: Day One or One Day
In today’s episode, Scott takes the mic solo, diving into Zach’s move out west, and how they plan to continue to host episodes with guest together. Followed by Dwayne Johnsons’ fueled look into how creating habits at their inceptions, with slow small steps, is how we climb mountains we didn’t even think were within our scope; focusing on the idea of “why wait”? Tomorrow isn’t promised so why not start on your goals or aspirations today. Life isn’t an easy journey but when you begin to bet on yourself rather than others, your path gets much more clear.
7m | Nov 13, 2023 - Episode #62: Never Goodbye, Always See You Later
In today’s episode, Zach gets ready to start his journey to the west coast as he makes the move to Arizona. Scott & him dive into where this vison first orginated, how it went from a thought to action and driving home the importance of sticking to your word; when you say you’re going to do something you do it, not for others but for own well being. When we mature we learn our word is a bond and it is one of the few things we have control over so we must stay true to it. Lastly the two explain how the podcast will continue to move forward after the move.
34m | Nov 6, 2023 - Episode #61: Progress vs. Movement
In today’s episode, Scott takes the mic solo and takes a dive into the importance of movement vs progress and how easily many confuse the two. One can be running in place without making any progress, but to truly grow as an individual progress will consist of both ups and downs. Many people forget that losses are part of the process and when you branch out and face new goals you aren’t going to win them all. It’s all about taking every opportunity you can and turning it into a learning lesson.
5m | Oct 30, 2023 - Episode #60: Become Undeniable
In today’s episode, Scott & Zach are joined by Lequint Allen, the starting running back for the Syracuse football team & former Syracuse basketball player, Evan Dourdas. The group dives into what it takes to make it to the division one level of college sports & the rising pressure that comes as the climb higher and higher. Quint & Evan both share stories of their early days and the trials and tribulations they each faced to develop into the young men they are today. Sharing that even though they don’t have all the answers like some will look to them for, they are transparent about their continued growth but are willing to share with those who listen. If you’ve ever thought about what goes on inside the mind of a division one athlete, this is the episode for you.
56m | Oct 23, 2023 - Episode #59: Finding Your Canvas
In today’s episode, Scott and Zach are joined by Kyle Winks, a local artist who Zach met at his time with FedEx. The group dives into the journey of an artist in today’s society as well as some of the obstacles one may face moving from doodling in class to selling pieces of their artwork. They also touch on all of the different avenues one can travel with artistic talent and a true passion for creating. Kyle shares the feelings and emotions he gets out of creating, the impact it has had on those around him, and how they have impacted his journey. So if art of any form inspires you, this episode is for you.
1h 2m | Oct 16, 2023 - Episode #58: Positive Change
In today’s episode, Scott takes the mic solo and dives into the importance of embracing change and everything that comes with it. Change is a part of growth, and to grow as an individual in either our personal or professional lives, we must realize being uncomfortable is just part of the journey. When we seek comfort we seek complacency, when we seek the uncomfortable we begin on a journey of growth. So, remember when you begin a new journey, there will always be growing pains along the way but those points where you can choose to move forward, or regress are the exact moments we decide our own fate.
6m | Oct 9, 2023 - Episode #57: Meal Ticket
In today’s episode, Scott goes solo on the mic, taking a moment to reflect on the transformations he has undertaken in his life through 2023 and as he steps into 2024. He shares how he has not only implemented these changes but also made sure they stick. Often, we make changes for all the wrong reasons, and it’s essential to pause and consider why we’re making these changes and for whom. Ultimately, our goal should be to find happiness and contentment in the choices we make and the life we create for ourselves.
9m | Oct 2, 2023 - Episode #56: Flipping the Script
In today’s episode, Scott & Zach are joined by local CNT entrepreneur, Ethan Kawelo, who is very involved in the real estate business. In his early 20s, Ethan took a risk on himself and the word of a friend and drove across the country to California. Here, he jumped into a blue-chip school focused on training those who want to get involved in the real-estate world. Fast forward he is at a point where his team and he are going to complete 70+ restorations and house flips this year, as well as owning property all over CNY. The group breaks down how Ethan has been able to achieve this great success, as well as separate his personal and professional relationships. Ethan talks firsthand about finding himself in a hole after spending his late high school & early post-high school years partying too much and how he was able to flip that switch. If you’re looking to make some big changes in your life, this is the episode for you!
59m | Sep 25, 2023 - Episode #55: Knot Just a Success Story
Tune in for one of our favorite episodes yet! Scott & Zach, sit down with a local couple Justin & Lynea who have built a social media following of over half a million followers on both TikTok and Instagram. The demographic of followers unintentionally turned into the perfect following to create a wedding business. Their presence on social media blew up from a variety of things but the main focus being how to plan a beautiful wedding on a low budget. Now the couple is traveling the world planning and setting up weddings, as well as picking up another avenue of income through photography & videography. The best part about it is they absolutely love what they do. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
43m | Sep 18, 2023 - Episode #54: Big Moves
In today’s episode, Scott & Zach dive into Zachs recent trip to California for a sales convention with Monster, which ultimately led to the job offer Zach has been waiting for. Scott breaks down the expansion of the Crunch franchise in Central New York, with the two sharing the importance of sticking to your orginal plan. Everything happens for a reason, if we try to rush in too many directions, we might miss the original opportunity we were looking for.
52m | Sep 11, 2023 - Episode #53: Experience is Key
In today’s episode, Scott takes the mic solo to reflect on the growth he has seen within himself since beginning the podcast. One of the main takeaways being that, if we truly want to succeed, experience is key in every part of our lives. We become experts in the different places we dedicate our time to and it is within those spots that we can truly flourish. It’s all about finding fulliment in what you do and how you carry yourself. To do so you need to spend your time sharping your understanding through experience.
8m | Sep 4, 2023 - Episode #52: Time Flies
In today’s episode, Scott & Zachs reflect on the trials and tribulations of one year straight of podcast episodes, touching on some of the high & low points of the year and enforcing the idea that being successful requires discipline when no one else is looking. Starting something new is never easy but sticking with it through its infant stages is the only way you will truly allow it to reach its full potential. When you continue to invest in yourself and your ideas, you are compounding interest which you may not see in real time but it’s there. The main message repeated over the last year; no one can do it but you, so start betting on yourself so that in time others can too.
25m | Aug 28, 2023 - Episode #51: Learning Experience
In today’s episode, Scott & Zach are joined by returning guest Michael La Sala, as they dive into the importance of taking every experience as a learning opportunity. It can sometimes be hard to find the light in situations but when we are able to find that silver lining and learn from each as an opportunity, we truly begin to grow. The group also touches on the idea of moving with the times or getting left behind. Now a days, too many people get stuck in their ways and end up missing out on all the opportunities they have been waiting or hoping for. We have to be adaptable as times change around us to allow ourselves to continue to grow.
46m | Aug 21, 2023 - Episode #50: Glass Half Full
Scott takes the mic solo and dives into the concept of whether the glass is half full or half empty and how perception truly is reality. Sharing his experiences as a glass-half-empty type of person most of his life but trying to make the full-time change to a glass-half-full mindset. Life is full of choices, some of the most important ones are how we choose to react to events in our lives. We often allow ourselves to never step out of our comfort zone because the conditions aren’t perfect, the problem is conditions will never be perfect. But when we allow ourselves to find the positive in any situation, we truly begin to grow and start to learn that the best lessons come from the farthest falls. Don’t focus on the bumps and bruises from the fall but rather on how you got there & how you plan to learn from this experience.
5m | Aug 14, 2023 - Episode #49: Kid's Night
On today’s episode, Scott & Zach sit down with two young minds of our future, Zach’s two younger cousins Rocco (12) & Julia(11). Julia was recently a guest on her very first podcast, so the guys thought this would be a great opportunity to bring them on to hear from a younger demographic. The group talks about current events and technology through the lens of different generations. They dive into how differently they are viewed and used, by kids today versus generations before, and how the same problems are or aren’t handled similarly. This episode is a great opportunity to see a different viewpoint created over time with recent events in today’s society.
32m | Aug 7, 2023 - Episode #48: The Journey to 30
In today’s episode, Zach & Scott reflect on Zach’s journey through life, as he closes in on 30 years old. The two talk about some of the important lessons he has learned over the years & why it is so important to apply these lessons we learn as we travel through life. Life will continuously challenge us in new and unique ways, so we must continue to adapt and grow in new and unique ways. To do so we need to always have an open mind to learning and new things while remembering to be grateful for what we already have and have achieved in life. Remember, gratitude for what we have will always help us find a purpose to earn our keep.
36m | Jul 31, 2023 - Episode #47: Ego vs. Self-Confidence
In today’s episode, Scott takes the mic solo and dives into the importance of knowing the difference between one’s ego & self-confidence. Self-confidence comes from intimately knowing yourself and having the humility to accept the truth in situations to allow yourself to grow. On the other hand, ego stems from the insecurities that we project onto others. When we let our ego control us we will put ourselves in situations where we can control the narrative, however with self-confidence we will constantly challenge ourselves and prove to ourselves we are who we say we are. If you catch yourself having a hard time telling the difference tune in to hear Scott’s perspective.
6m | Jul 24, 2023
