The David Guttman Podcast

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#33 Mark Bustos: Why Humility Built His Multi-Million Dollar Celebrity Clientele Business Jul 29, 2025

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What if the secret to finding real success isn't climbing higher, but serving deeper? My conversation with Mark Bustos, the celebrity hairdresser who cuts hair for both A-listers and homeless individuals, completely shifted my perspective on what it means to build a meaningful career. You'll learn why the most successful people often find their greatest fulfillment not in what they achieve, but in how they choose to serve others.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro to Show

01:51 Starting at 14: From Parents' Garage to High School Fame

03:13 College vs Hair School Decision and Learning to Network

05:12 - Universal Skill: Why Hairdressing Works Anywhere in the World

07:30 - The Intimate Bond Between Hairdressers and Long-Term Clients

09:15 - Silver Vine Salon Philosophy: Staying in Second Place to Keep Growing

11:10 - Life-Changing Philippines Trip and First Homeless Haircut in NYC

15:30 - The Mysterious Jamar Banks Story and Guardian Angel Moment

20:05 - Raising Kids with Gratitude: Birthday Parties for Philippine Children

22:50 - Family Background: Postal Worker Father and Nurse Mother's Influence

26:25 - Culture Shock at Age 12: First Philippines Visit Changes Everything

29:04 - Modern Parenting: Balancing Support with Tough Love Lessons

32:28 - Nicaragua Impact: Teaching Former Sex Trade Workers Hairdressing Skills

37:50 - Team Building Philosophy: Chemistry Over Talent and Firing Fast

40:29 - Upcoming Biopic Film Project and Script Development Process

44:22 - 501c3 Charity Work and Learning Before You Serve Philosophy

48:31 - Life Lessons from 10,000+ Haircuts: Everyone Has a Story

52:22 - Catholic Faith, Family Values and Staying Grounded Despite Success

57:03 - Mentor Philip Lim: How Fashion Designer Keeps Him Humble

01:00:53 - Legacy Goals: Just Being Remembered as a Good Human Being

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#32 Aaron Williamson: Marine Corps Veteran Reveals Mental Toughness Secrets for Success Jul 22, 2025

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When I asked this ex-Marine who went from homelessness to training Hollywood stars where his strength comes from, his answer cut straight to my core: ”I have a responsibility to do something with my life because, I lost friends who don’t have the opportunity now to do things that I’m able to do.” His resilience isn’t rooted in personal ambition or military training — it’s anchored in survivor’s responsibility, in honouring those who can’t pursue their dreams. True strength, I realised, isn’t about being unbreakable, it’s about breaking in service of something infinitely bigger than yourself. What gives you the courage to keep going when everything falls apart?

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:49 Aaron Williamson’s Back Story

05:59 Moving On from the Military

10:50 Building Resilience from His Toughest Challenges

13:27 Biohacking Practices

20:26 Did you have Survivor’s Guilt?

23:10 Transcend (Health Company) Mission-Vision

25:12 Importance of Quality Sleep

28:42 Fitness and Wellness Role Models

31:09 Getting the Right Blood Work

36:43 The 80-20 Rule

37:28 Client Base and Different Approaches

42:30 Health Optimisation through Fitness and Nutrition

51:23 Aaron’s Vision and Future Plans

54:31 Connect with Aaron

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#31: Justin Cross: Navy Veteran Reveals How to Build Unbreakable Mental Toughness Jul 15, 2025

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Many men are drowning in content, but starving for transformation. Justin Cross’s True North retreats cut through the noise by demanding something radical — actual commitment through rigorous applications, physical challenges, and vulnerability without judgment. Sometimes, the most masculine thing you can do is admit you need help becoming the man you’re meant to be. Real transformation requires both courage and community.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:32 Justin Cross’s Back Story

2:14 Influences and Decision to Join the Navy

5:49 Education and Career Path

6:24 Technological Disruptions and AI

9:48 True North Retreats and Coaching

14:55 Physical and Mental Challenges at True North

17:42 Balancing Ego and Humility in Coaching

43:09 Personal Experiences and Relationships

54:11 Parenting and Raising Children

55:10 Raising Awareness of Good and Bad Guys

59:30 Teaching Life Lessons and Responsibilities

1:00:43 Future Reflections and Faith

1:02:37 Personal Experiences with Faith and Breath Work

1:06:24 Connect with Justin

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#30 Jakob Carmichael: How AI Will Transform Emergency Response Forever Jul 08, 2025

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24-year-old CEO of RescAlert, Jakob Carmichael, just reminded me why age is irrelevant when you’ve found your purpose — he’s built an AI emergency response platform while many of us are still overthinking our next move. What struck me wasn’t his success, but his clarity. He saw Hurricane Harvey responders wasting resources because their systems couldn’t communicate, so he locked himself in his room and built a solution. Sometimes, the youngest voices carry the biggest wisdom, and the question isn’t whether you’re experienced enough to start, but whether you’re brave enough to begin with whatever problem you’re uniquely positioned to solve.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:48 Jakob Carmichael’s Back Story

09:12 Operating a Business as a 21-y.o. College Dropout

13:56 Working with His Family

18:23 Advice for His Younger Self

20:18 Leadership Style

22:26 Prioritising Work-Life Balance

30:46 Connection of Sports and Business

34:55 CEO’s Role

38:26 Ego and Faith in Entrepreneurship

42:35 Legacy-Building

44:57 Navigating Tough Challenges

47:48 Family Plans

51:06 Feature on Pensacola City Lifestyle Magazine

52:24 Connect with Jakob

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#29 Megan Weddle: Single Mom of 4 Becomes Top Salesperson – Here Is How She Did It Jul 01, 2025

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I just finished an incredible conversation with Megan Weddle — a top salesperson who turned a potential disaster into career-defining success through one simple act. Picture this: She’s sitting in a cafe with her company president when the client texts, “Sorry, we need to cancel today.” Most people would’ve just accepted it, but Megan called the client and said something that changed everything, “Please help me. I need your help today.” That moment of raw vulnerability didn’t just save a meeting, it built the foundation for a relationship that generated massive business for years. What’s one moment when showing vulnerability actually strengthened a professional relationship for you?

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

02:15 Megan Weddle’s Back Story

09:07 Journey from Speech Pathology to Sales

11:54 Personal Life and Goals

17:20 Vulnerability in Sales

21:10 Good vs. Bad Leadership

29:22 Navigating through Changes in Companies

31:05 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

33:04 Impact of Mentorship

35:41 Parenting Styles

41:01 Megan’s Next Frontier

48:51 Being a Role Model to Her Children

51:40 Piece of Advice for Younger Self

54:22 What Do You Want Your Kids to Say to You in the Future?

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#28 Bridger Rogers: The Shocking Truth Why God Wants You Wealthy Jun 24, 2025

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Can you build massive wealth while staying true to biblical principles, or do you have to sell your soul to succeed in business? My guest Bridger Rogers answers this question definitively after his own journey from spiritual wandering back to faith-centered entrepreneurship. He shares his vision of becoming "the biblical Andrew Tate," bringing traditional masculine values and authentic leadership back to a generation of men trapped in what he calls "paycheck dependence syndrome." This conversation explores the intersection of faith, wealth building, and purposeful living in a way that challenges conventional wisdom about success.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro of Show

1:42 - Bridger Rogers journey from bag boy to six figures

3:23 - Family background and father's carpentry work

3:51 - Car accident impact and financial struggles

5:20 - Finding mentorship and switching to abundance mindset

9:43 - Grant Cardone influence and millionaire mindset shift

14:53 - Sales as serving and integrity in business

17:43 - Investing $370,000 back into relationships and mentorship

20:29 - Authenticity, vulnerability and owning who you are

23:05 - Reframing rejection and finding the right fit

25:33 - Fast no vs slow maybe approach in sales

27:16 - Curiosity as the number one weapon in influence

31:38 - Dating automation system and systematization lessons

33:25 - Five to twenty year vision for liberating men

35:25 - Bringing back biblical masculinity and leadership

39:47 - Walking the line between traditional values and avoiding misogyny

44:21 - Surrendering to God's plan vs having your own plan

48:54 - Current dating life and path of purity

51:57 - Faith as the foundation and perfect peace

53:15 - Biggest regret: Making man your God instead of God

55:13 - Decision making matrix and values-based choices

58:46 - Three most important life decisions framework

1:00:33 - Keeping ego in check through humility and God

1:02:17 - Message to future children about relationship with God

1:03:38 - Where to find Bridger and free city calculator offer

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#27 Zahra Raheb: Afghan Family's Journey from Soviet Invasion to American Dream Jun 17, 2025

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What happens when a successful Afghan family loses everything overnight and must rebuild from nothing in a foreign country? In this powerful interview, I sit down with my mother-in-law Zahra Raheb to explore one of the most remarkable survival stories you'll ever hear. From Soviet invasion and refugee camps to single motherhood and military service in combat zones, Zahra's journey reveals how ordinary people develop extraordinary resilience when life strips away everything familiar. We uncover her unique philosophy on raising independent children, why she believes complaining destroys progress, and how witnessing death in war zones transformed her perspective on daily problems. This raw conversation challenges viewers to reconsider their own obstacles and discover the mental frameworks that turn victims into survivors.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro of Show

01:42 Zahra’s Family’s Back Story

13:06 Experience during the Soviet Invasion

17:15 Marriage and Migration

35:27 Zahra’s Entrepreneurship Journey

50:46 Experiencing Loss (Husband, Business, Assets)

1:07:38 Parenthood and Raising 4 Children

1:14:29 Working in the Military

1:18:56 Her Daughter Marrying David

1:23:06 Advice for Her Younger Self

1:24:07 Piece of Advice for Her Children

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#26 Agustina Visconti: Why She Doesn't Trust Banks And You Shouldn't Either Jun 10, 2025

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What if I told you that losing everything financially could actually accelerate your path to success? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Agustina Visconti, CEO of Infinite Brands, who opens up about how her family's devastating loss during Argentina's banking crisis shaped her fearless approach to business. You'll discover why immigrants often possess an entrepreneurial advantage and the practical strategies she uses to build wealth while protecting assets from institutional instability.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro of Show

1:51 - Agustina's entrepreneurial family roots in Argentina

3:47 - Early career mentorship and self-taught journey

6:08 - COVID acceleration and business transformation

8:55 - Argentina banking crisis and financial trauma

12:13 - Cryptocurrency and asset protection strategies

16:19 - Balancing successful marriage and business partnership

21:41 - Future goals and lifestyle freedom priorities

23:56 - Loss of father and near-death experience impact

28:37 - Medical system distrust and self-advocacy

33:43 - Health optimization and questioning institutions

36:49 - Mentoring approach with daughter and friends

41:10 - Ego management and imposter syndrome experiences

46:49 - Gender dynamics in corporate environments

49:17 - Advice to younger self about people-pleasing

51:52 - Selective relationships and trusting intuition

54:49 - Company relaunch and long-term client relationships

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