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August 25, 2022

#PowerPlay: The Secret Sauce

Today on the show we’re continuing our Power Play series, today Jayson is talking about how we can become unstoppable in our lives, what we can do to always push past any adversity and do what no one else wants to. Jayson discusses why most people like to sit on the sidelines and judge what […]

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August 22, 2022

#TUClassic: Chasing Your Why with Darren McCarty

Today on the show we’re replaying Jayson’s talk with Darren McCarty, former forward for the Detroit Red Wings. Darren talks about his days with the Red Wings and how he had to fight for his teammates and the entire city of Detroit when their backs were against the wall. He talks about the heated rivalry […]

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August 18, 2022

#TUClassic: Making Failure Impossible with George and Johnny Nikollaj

Today on the show we’re talking with brothers Johnny and George Nikollaj, owners of the Detroit area salon, 6. Johnny and George had a vision for building a salon that would be fun, energetic and cool. What they didn’t foresee is their hard-working parents fronting the money to buy the business. Jayson Waller talks with […]

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August 15, 2022

Jayson Waller on TEDx: Be A Buffalo

Learn how Jayson Waller got to the success he sees today through several defining moments in his life. Jayson talks about the tough decisions he needed to make throughout his life to come out the other side a better man and more fulfilled. GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER – AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 […]

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August 11, 2022

#TUClassic: Failures Lead to Success with Matt Prater

Today on the show we’re talking with Arizona Cardinals kicker, Matt Prater. Matt came from a small town in Florida just outside of Fort Meyers, playing sports with his brother. Prater was kicking 60 yard field goals in his senior year of high school, at which time he entered a kicking camp and eventually got […]

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August 8, 2022

#TUClassic: Learning From Pivotal People with John LeBlanc

Today on the show we’re flipping the script a little, John LeBlanc is interviewing Jayson about how he got to where he is now, and who helped him get there. This conversation from 2020 gives us a peak into Jayson’s life as he grew up in a trailer park, watching his father work hard for […]

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Today on the show we’re continuing our Power Play series, today Jayson is talking about how we can become unstoppable in our lives, what we can do to always push past any adversity and do what no one else wants to. Jayson discusses why most people like to sit on the sidelines and judge what other people are doing, and how in order to succeed at anything in life, it takes dedication, hard work, and consistency. Having that killer instinct will help you to continue to climb the stairs.
Highlights:
No one is perfect, we all have room to improve
Most people are scared of taking the stairs
Setting short-term, more attainable goals
You have to work for it, you’re not born perfect
It’s a daily climb, nothing happens overnight
Having the mentality of getting to the next step, no matter the cost
It’s your job to be prepared at all times
Asking for help when you need it is crucial
No excuses, wake up and get the job done to the best of your ability
And much more…
GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER – AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE!
Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!
It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters!
SPONSORS:
PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.
Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers
Social‌ ‌Media:‌
Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌
Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog
True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey.
Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ ‌
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Today on the show we’re replaying Jayson’s talk with Darren McCarty, former forward for the Detroit Red Wings. Darren talks about his days with the Red Wings and how he had to fight for his teammates and the entire city of Detroit when their backs were against the wall. He talks about the heated rivalry between Colorado and Detroit through the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Jayson and Darren talk about how you could have all the talent in the world, but if you don’t have the need to win, or succeed, then that talent means nothing. Someone who is less talented but works harder is going to win out every single time in the long run.
Highlights:
Playing for the Detroit Red Wings
Having the fight inside you to win
Finding good leadership with the Red Wings
The headed rivalry between Detroit and Colorado
Keeping respect even with conflict
Sobriety is a lifelong battle
Hard work beats talent every time
Walking away from the fight if it’s not necessary
Hitting the bottom for Darren
Getting healthy through the use of cannabis
CBD and the benefits
Learning to run a business
Darren’s band and why they’re getting back together
Chasing your why
And much more…
GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER – AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE!
Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!
It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters!
SPONSORS:
PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.
Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers
Social‌ ‌Media:‌
Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌
Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog
True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey.
Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ ‌
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show we’re talking with brothers Johnny and George Nikollaj, owners of the Detroit area salon, 6. Johnny and George had a vision for building a salon that would be fun, energetic and cool. What they didn’t foresee is their hard-working parents fronting the money to buy the business.
Jayson Waller talks with the owners of the popular Detroit-area 6 Salon about the immense pressure they felt to succeed, and learns about the work both put in to create their brand and customer service-centered culture.

Highlights:

Getting into the hair dressing trade
Keeping the experience fun for clients
Finding the location for the first salon, and the story of opening
Why their parents giving them a loan led to their success
How they trained their employees better than anyone
Their first year in business
Figuring it out as they went, but doing it the right way
Pay your business first, the rest will follow
Hiring great people to allow yourself to think of the future
Each brother falling into their role in the business
Taking one step at a time, but doing it every day
Becoming their clients therapists
And much more…

GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER – AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE!
Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!
It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You!

Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters!
PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.
Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers

SPONSORS:

Faherty – Head to fahertybrand.com/trueunderdog and use code TrueUnderdog at checkout to get 20% OFF!

Social‌ ‌Media:‌

Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌

Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog

True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey.

Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌

Learn more about your ad choices.

Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how Jayson Waller got to the success he sees today through several defining moments in his life. Jayson talks about the tough decisions he needed to make throughout his life to come out the other side a better man and more fulfilled.

GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER – AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE!

Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!

It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You!

Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters!

PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.
Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers

Social‌ ‌Media:‌

Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌
Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog
True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey.
Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ ‌
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show we’re talking with Arizona Cardinals kicker, Matt Prater. Matt came from a small town in Florida just outside of Fort Meyers, playing sports with his brother. Prater was kicking 60 yard field goals in his senior year of high school, at which time he entered a kicking camp and eventually got on a college team.
When Prater entered the NFL, he still had a lot to learn, he missed a couple of field goals in his first game, and his team went on to lose that game. Prater felt ashamed and embarrassed, and he used that to improve his game eventually landing a starting position on the Denver Broncos.

Highlights:

Where Matt grew up
The decision to kick for football, and not soccer
His father instilling a tough work ethic
Going undrafted in the NFL
The embarrassing early NFL game
Dissappointment turning into motivation
Grinding for the top spot in Denver
Playing with Peyton Manning
Meeting his wife at a concert
Not being able to see his daughter
Breaking the record for longest NFL field goal
Prater’s off field issues
Advice for how to take failures
And much more…

GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER – AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE!

Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!
It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You!
Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters!

SPONSORS:

PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.
Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers

Social‌ ‌Media:‌

Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌
Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog
True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey.
Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌ ‌
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show we’re flipping the script a little, John LeBlanc is interviewing Jayson about how he got to where he is now, and who helped him get there. This conversation from 2020 gives us a peak into Jayson’s life as he grew up in a trailer park, watching his father work hard for very little payoff. Jayson discusses the lessons he learned from that experience, and how he never wants to be in that situation. He also talks about the other important people in his life, how he views bad situations, and becoming proactive during pivotal moments in his business.

Highlights:

Who gives Jayson motivation
Pivotal moments in the business
The lessons Jayson has taken from different people in his life
Creating a positive outlook in life
Selling home security in 2008
Using proactive thinking to overcome bad situations
Anticipating the next pivotal moment in your business
Jayson’s struggle to find happiness
Becoming a even keeled leader
And much more…

GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER – AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE!

Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!

It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters!
PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.
Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers

Social‌ ‌Media:‌

Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌
Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog
True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey.
Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ Jayson@trueunderdog.com‌
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices