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The Dark Side of Being a Fitness Influencer (Behind the Scenes) Oct 29, 2026

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Ian Fonz joins Matt King for an honest conversation about the life behind the camera and what people don’t see when they’re watching someone succeed online.

Ian opens up about one of the hardest years of his life, dealing with depression, failed businesses, lost relationships, and friendships while everything looked successful from the outside. They talk about authenticity, finding the right people, serving others without expecting anything in return, learning through failure, and becoming the person you envision for yourself.

Ian also shares how he went from the military to fitness and social media, the goals he set for himself at 20, why your environment matters, and what he’s building toward next.

Chapters0:00 Being yourself behind the camera

2:13 Where Ian learned to be himself

5:15 Why authenticity attracts the right people

7:07 The lonely phase no one talks about

7:41 Ian’s hardest year behind the scenes

9:04 How serving others changed everything

12:38 Learning through trial and error

14:15 Turning hyper-focus into a strength

19:15 Growing up in a risk-averse family

24:34 Leaving the military and betting on himself

25:43 Could Ian have imagined this life at 20?

26:45 “I didn’t manifest it. I became that person.”

28:30 Ian’s goals for the next five years

30:42 Your environment shapes who you become

35:19 You become like the people around you

Learn More About Gobundancehttps://www.gobundance.com/-Gobundance is a member-led mastermind built for the chasers, the overachievers, and the perpetual dreamers. Here, we aim to provide the accountability, support, adventure, and education you need in your journey to becoming a better man, husband, father, friend, and entrepreneur.-Want to connect with our community?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gobundanceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegblTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gobundanceofficial

How Kamil Maras Built a $25 Million Business Empire From Nothing Oct 26, 2026

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Kamil Maras shares his journey from growing up under communism in Poland and immigrating to America at 13 to building a business empire projected to generate $25 million in annual revenue.

Along the way, Kamil shares the defining moments that changed the direction of his life, from taking over his mom’s business and working 14-hour days to discovering real estate, finding Gobundance, and realizing he was living at only a fraction of his potential. He breaks down how thinking bigger, taking massive action, surrounding yourself with the right people, and living life to the fullest helped transform his business, family, and life.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

2:03 The two questions Kamil wants answered

2:49 Think bigger, take massive action, live life fully

3:11 Growing up under communism in Poland

7:39 The moment that planted a seed of freedom

9:09 The fall of communism changes everything

10:47 His mom leaves for America

13:36 Growing up with his dad’s alcoholism

14:54 The day Kamil’s life changed forever

15:49 Starting over in America at 13

18:04 Taking over his mom’s business

20:26 Working 14-hour days to survive

21:14 The defining moment that changed his career

21:34 Teaching himself how to build wealth

24:08 Discovering Gobundance

25:52 Realizing he was living life at 40%

26:38 Making massive changes to his life

27:49 Setting a new standard for yourself

29:21 Going all in on business

30:15 Building a multimillion-dollar business empire

31:31 The billion-dollar mission

32:04 Living out the bucket list

34:26 The moment that brought everything full circle

35:05 What is your defining moment?-

The Benefit of Doing Hard Things Oct 22, 2026

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Griffin Wooden joins Matt King to talk about what happens when you intentionally choose to do hard things. From completing an Ironman at 18 to running 100-mile races and building Good Pain, Griffin shares how endurance has shaped the way he thinks about discipline, confidence, failure, and pushing past what you think you’re capable of.-Matt and Griffin also get into why ultra-endurance racing is more mental than physical, the difference between being prepared and feeling ready, setting goals that scare you, and the power of having a community that pushes you to keep showing up.-Chapters:0:00 What is Good Pain?2:57 Being brave enough to show up5:23 Prepared vs. ready9:41 Doing an Ironman at 1813:41 What endurance sports teach you17:31 What’s limiting you?22:31 The person you become through training24:00 The power of community and accountability31:59 How much is mental vs. physical?33:54 Why ultras are 75% mental36:10 Set goals that scare you40:03 What failure can teach you45:12 Why a DNF is better than a DNS47:10 How far are you actually capable of going?57:34 Good pain vs. bad pain1:10:31 Good Pain is a mindset1:14:24 Put yourself in the arena-Learn More About Gobundancehttps://www.gobundance.com/-Gobundance is a member-led mastermind built for the chasers, the overachievers, and the perpetual dreamers. Here, we aim to provide the accountability, support, adventure, and education you need in your journey to becoming a better man, husband, father, friend, and entrepreneur.-Want to connect with our community?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gobundanceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegblTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gobundanceofficial

Jesse Itzler's 3 Rules to Build an Extraordinary Life Oct 19, 2026

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Jesse Itzler shares the simple systems he uses to build a life filled with more adventure, purpose, and experiences that matter. From choosing one year-defining challenge to creating six mini adventures and adding new winning habits, Jesse explains why an extraordinary life has to be built intentionally.

He also gets into raising gritty kids, protecting your time, staying hungry as success grows, building meaningful relationships, entrepreneurship, and why you can’t wait for “someday” to start doing the things that matter most.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:14 Teaching your kids grit

8:35 Staying hungry through success

10:30 Jesse’s 3 rules for an extraordinary life

10:55 Rule #1: Choose a Misogi

13:17 Rule #2: Create six mini adventures

15:12 Rule #3: Add winning habits

16:37 Plan your life on offense

19:17 Why Jesse lives with urgency

26:21 Time is undefeated

27:46 Choosing the right people around you

29:51 Jesse’s approach to networking

35:53 Lessons from entrepreneurship

38:10 Believe in the end of the story

41:44 Don’t squander your potential

44:17 Pour your soul into what you do

46:32 Q&A

53:47 How Jesse landed his first Marquis Jet customer

1:00:20 How Jesse and Sara work on their marriage

1:09:26 The Rule of 100

1:12:32 Closing-

Why Warren Buffett Is Hoarding Cash Like It’s 2008 Oct 15, 2026

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Pat Hiban and Matt King break down what they’re seeing in the economy right now, from rising consumer debt and interest rates to Warren Buffett’s massive cash position and what it could signal about what’s ahead. They also get into the pressure facing multifamily real estate, where opportunities could emerge in a downturn, and how investors can position themselves to weather whatever comes next.-Later, Pat shares his experience with Section 8 and college rentals, while Matt explains why knowing your numbers, protecting cash flow, and staying focused may matter more than trying to predict exactly what the market will do.-0:00 Money in politics0:23 Business is booming, but consumers are struggling2:34 The growing divide between business and consumers5:33 Why Matt thinks it’s time to build cash9:45 Why prices aren’t coming back down13:32 Does the market need a crash?16:05 Government debt and the growing deficit17:52 The problem with money in politics20:08 Why communities are pushing back on data centers21:13 Is a market reckoning coming?22:30 The warning signs in multifamily real estate25:18 The number real estate investors should actually track35:44 Is Section 8 housing still worth it?39:56 Why Pat likes college housing48:00 Where Matt sees real estate opportunities50:17 Labor shortages and rising construction costs55:51 Stop watching the news and know your numbers58:24 The bellhop story: doing whatever it takes59:51 Pat’s advice for building a prosperous life1:02:24 Preparing for whatever comes next-Learn More About Gobundancehttps://www.gobundance.com/-Gobundance is a member-led mastermind built for the chasers, the overachievers, and the perpetual dreamers. Here, we aim to provide the accountability, support, adventure, and education you need in your journey to becoming a better man, husband, father, friend, and entrepreneur.-Want to connect with our community?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gobundanceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegblTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gobundanceofficial

Danese Rexroad: Why You're on Too Many Medications Oct 08, 2026

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Danese Rexroad, a nurse practitioner with Ways to Well, joins Matt King to challenge the way we think about medications, blood work, chronic illness, and taking ownership of our health. They talk about the problems Danese sees in the traditional healthcare system, why she believes patients should become the “CEO of their own health,” and her approach to looking beyond symptoms to understand the bigger picture.

Matt and Danese also get into insulin, Ozempic, sleep, stem cells, alternative treatments, patient advocacy, and how Ways to Well is trying to create a more personalized approach to health.

Chapters:

0:00 Why the healthcare system is broken

1:53 Plasmapheresis and EBOO explained

7:16 Are your genes really to blame?

7:58 Become the CEO of your own health

10:56 Why insurance fights comprehensive blood work

11:34 How Jelly Roll went from 27 medications to 3

14:29 Treating the whole person, not just the symptoms

16:31 The conversation around nicotine patches

21:20 When doctors don’t collaborate

24:14 How the hospital birth system works

28:05 Why you have to advocate for your own health

29:22 Matt’s Achilles injury and alternative treatments

33:21 Aaron Rodgers and challenging the status quo

35:55 The most important biomarker Danese watches

36:44 Danese’s approach to Ozempic

39:25 How much sleep do you actually need?

45:25 Training your body through discipline

47:29 Victimhood vs. taking ownership

49:20 How Ways to Well started

52:12 Stem cells and regenerative medicine

57:04 Becoming a co-pilot in someone’s health

57:55 How to find Ways to Well-

Danese Rexroad: https://www.instagram.com/daneserexroad/

Matt King: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx/

The Conversation That Completely Changed Sahil Bloom’s Life Oct 05, 2026

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Sahil Bloom challenges the traditional definition of wealth and explains why money is only one part of building a truly rich life. Through his own story and the five types of wealth: time, social, mental, physical, and financial, he explores how to get clear on what matters, align your actions with your priorities, and build a life that actually feels like your own.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

0:19 The main character question

2:54 Sahil Bloom’s story

5:38 Chasing achievement

7:46 The arrival fallacy

10:04 The conversation that changed Sahil’s life

11:39 Taking back control of your time

14:14 What you measure matters

15:40 Winning the battle but losing the war

17:20 The five types of wealth

18:29 How much is enough?

22:32 The fisherman and the banker

25:20 The good old days are happening now

27:50 Moving closer to family

29:27 Raising and supporting young men

32:59 How to stay focused on what matters

38:02 How Sahil met Tim Cook

42:10 Redefining personal wealth

48:44 The story that changed how Sahil thinks about time

52:10 Closing remarks

Learn More About Gobundance

https://www.gobundance.com/

Gobundance is a member-led mastermind built for the chasers, the overachievers, and the perpetual dreamers. Here, we aim to provide the accountability, support, adventure, and education you need in your journey to becoming a better man, husband, father, friend, and entrepreneur.

Want to connect with our community?

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gobundance

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gobundanceofficial

How Spartan Founder Joe De Sena Almost Died Building a Fitness Empire Oct 01, 2026

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Joe De Sena gets into what it really takes to build something great and keep going when things get hard. He shares stories from building Spartan, pushing himself to his limits, raising driven kids, and making it through some of the toughest moments in his life and business.

Matt and Joe also talk about failure, discipline, work-life balance, social media, entrepreneurship, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is keep showing up and doing the work.

Chapters:

0:00 What kept Joe going with Spartan

2:57 How Spartan started

3:44 The scrappiness every entrepreneur needs

5:40 Raising driven kids when they already have everything

8:32 The wrestling story that changed Joe’s approach to parenting

14:49 Why failure and reps matter

15:28 The health scare that nearly killed Joe

20:18 Getting uncomfortable on purpose

21:28 Building resilience through physical hardship

23:48 Project 7 and the world’s toughest races

26:17 Why work-life balance doesn’t exist

29:04 The problem with phone addiction

33:52 How COVID nearly destroyed Spartan

40:00 The standards don’t change when life gets hard

41:22 Persistence, discipline and refusing to quit

44:13 Success, significance and gratitude

45:32 Matt King on Gobundance and accountability

51:40 What’s next for Joe De Sena and Matt King

Learn More About Gobundancehttps://www.gobundance.com/Gobundance is a member-led mastermind built for the chasers, the overachievers, and the perpetual dreamers. Here, we aim to provide the accountability, support, adventure, and education you need in your journey to becoming a better man, husband, father, friend, and entrepreneur.Want to connect with our community?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gobundanceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegblTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gobundanceofficialFollow us on Instagram:Joe De Sena: https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena/Matt King: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx/

Mike Egan: Bilateral Amputee Covers 152 Miles in 24 Hours (world record) Sep 24, 2026

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Mike Egan pushed 152 miles in 24 hours to set a world record, but for him, the bigger challenge has always been discovering how far he can go. In this episode, Mike shares his journey from adaptive CrossFit to Backyard Ultras, why he chooses discomfort as a way to grow, and how he balances pushing his limits with being a husband and father.-He also opens up about learning to ask for help, the power of the Backyard Ultra community, and why sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen when you reach the point where you want to quit.-0:00 World record backstory & breaking the cycle as a father7:54 How Mike met his wife10:38 Finding purpose through adaptive fitness12:38 From CrossFit to endurance racing14:57 Breaking the 24-hour world record: 152 miles17:45 Discovering Backyard Ultras21:38 Why goals can become mental limits24:58 Turning grief into growth26:01 Is suffering necessary for growth?31:22 Why we’ve become too comfortable36:58 Getting out of the wheelchair & refusing to quit38:38 Learning to ask for help43:13 The Backyard Ultra community49:09 Balancing extreme goals with family54:01 Training yourself to keep going56:08 What pushing your limits teaches you59:11 Staying grounded through success1:04:44 Closing thoughts & what’s next-Learn More About Gobundancehttps://www.gobundance.com/-Gobundance is a member-led mastermind built for the chasers, the overachievers, and the perpetual dreamers. Here, we aim to provide the accountability, support, adventure, and education you need in your journey to becoming a better man, husband, father, friend, and entrepreneur.-Want to connect with our community?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gobundanceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegblTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gobundanceofficial-Follow us on Instagram:-Mike Egan: https://www.instagram.com/mj_egan/-Matt King: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx/

Are We in an AI Bubble? Money, Markets & Raising Kids Sep 17, 2026

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Matt King and Pat Hiban sit down for a new Grab Life Big roundtable to share their perspectives on interest rates, investing, cash, the rise of AI, and whether the market is getting caught up in another bubble.

They also dig into what actually deserves your attention, raising independent kids, family businesses, natural consequences, and why giving your kids your time may matter more than giving them every opportunity.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro & the new Grab Life Big format

3:00 Interest rates & the economy

7:35 The Backyard Ultra & moving forward

10:30 Staying scrappy & resourceful

20:45 “Cash is trash” & media influence

26:00 Having a vision vs. consuming the news

32:00 Are we in an AI bubble?

40:00 The rising cost of AI

44:00 What to do with your money

1:00:00 Occam’s razor & logical thinking

1:05:30 Should your kids join the family business?