Most founders can get to $1M–$5M. Then they hit the ceiling.

In this episode, Riley sits down with Jeff Reynolds (CEO, author, Managing Director at Sellside Group, and founder of PSF Accelerator) to unpack what actually separates service businesses that scale, become sellable, and command premium valuations from the ones that plateau.

Jeff has helped grow, buy, and sell leading professional services firms - with experience across $1B+ in M&A activity and 17 acquisitions.

In this conversation, we cover:

• The #1 reason service businesses stall after 30–50 employees

• The "Founder's Dilemma": Do you want to be a king or be rich?

• What buyers look for when your business goes to market (and what scares them off)

• Why leadership depth + real sales/marketing systems drive valuation

• The hidden downside of exiting early: losing mission, environment, and relationships

Links / Resources

PSF Accelerator: https://psfaccelerator.com

Sellside Group (Jeff Reynolds): https://www.sellsidegroup.com

Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreynolds3

Free Superhuman Guide: https://getsuperhuman.io/playbook

Sleep is the biggest performance multiplier most people ignore.

In this episode of the Superhuman Podcast, Riley sits down with Dr. Daniel Gartenberg (Dr. Snooze) - founder of SleepSpace, sleep scientist, and author of 20+ peer-reviewed papers - to break down what sleep actually does for your brain and body, why deep sleep matters for memory and long-term brain health, and how technology like sound, light, temperature, and AI will personalize sleep improvement over the next decade.

We cover:

• Why sleep impacts nearly every chronic disease (including brain health and Alzheimer's risk)

• Deep sleep vs REM: what's happening across 90-minute cycles

• Why wearables can be useful but imperfect for sleep staging

• The overlooked role of breathing and when to test for sleep apnea

• Tools for better sleep: CBT-I, sunlight timing, smart lighting, and sound-based deep sleep stimulation

• Lucid dreaming and "targeted memory reactivation" (and how to train for it)

Links / Resources

• SleepSpace: https://sleepspace.com

• Free Superhuman Guide: https://getsuperhuman.io/playbook

Most founders don't think about legal risk until it's too late.

In this full episode of the Superhuman Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Wenger - lawyer, founder, and CEO of InHouse, an AI-powered in-house counsel platform trusted by fast-growing companies.

Ryan shares what he's learned from building and exiting an $80M+ company and working with founders at every stage - from day one to scale.

In this conversation, we cover:
• The biggest legal mistakes founders make in their first year
• Why NDAs and over-structuring often slow growth
• The 3 legal documents every startup must get right early
• How AI is changing contracts, compliance, and legal risk
• A simple decision framework that compounds long-term success

This episode is essential listening for founders who want to move fast, stay protected, and scale intelligently.

🔗 Learn more about InHouse: https://inhouse.ai
📘 Free Superhuman Guide: https://getsuperhuman.io/playbook

Jared Jones is the Co-Founder of Middle Housing Partners and a veteran micro-developer who has spent over a decade working at the front lines of the housing crisis in California. Specializing in SB9, ADUs, and neighborhood-scale infill projects, Jared focuses on mission-driven development that restores affordability, strengthens communities, and brings people back to the neighborhoods they grew up in. He is also an EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) leader and a respected voice in small-scale development, strategic planning, and innovative build-to-rent models.

What We Discuss

1. Why big developers won't fix the housing crisis: Jared explains why national homebuilders alone can't solve the problem and how small, local developers are the real lever for change.

2. Micro-development as a scalable solution: How housing can realistically be rebuilt one lot, one project, one family at a time, and why that approach actually scales.

3. Pushing through pain as a competitive advantage: Why the difficulty of permitting, regulation, and community resistance is a feature, not a flaw, and how persistence compounds over time.

4. A real-world project restoring affordability: Jared walks through a Riverside, CA project that adds multiple units to an existing lot, cutting housing costs dramatically while preserving neighborhood character.

5. The future of middle housing: What the next 5–10 years could look like if cities embrace density, pre-approved plans, and a mindset shift away from NIMBYism toward stronger communities.

What We Discuss

• Middle Housing Partners: https://middlehousingpartners.com

• Jared Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-jones-9a3694168/

• Free Superhuman Guide: https://getsuperhuman.io/playbook

Mike Salguero is the Founder & CEO of ButcherBox, the subscription-based meat company that grew from a Kickstarter into a bootstrapped nine-figure brand. In this episode, Mike breaks down what actually happens in the modern meat system (from pasture to feedlots), why antibiotics/hormones + confinement change everything, and how to choose higher-quality meat (even if you don't use a delivery service).

1. How ButcherBox started: Mike and his wife were doing elimination diets (Whole30/AIP) to manage autoimmune symptoms, and the hunt for truly grass-fed beef became the spark that led to ButcherBox.

2. Grass-fed vs. conventional beef (the real pipeline): Most cattle start on pasture, but ~97% end up in feedlots for "finishing" on grain to maximize fat/marbling and speed of weight gain.

3. Why antibiotics changed the entire meat industry: Antibiotics made animals more "feed efficient," which enabled tighter confinement (CAFOs), and ultimately shifted incentives toward cheap mass production.

4. Nutrient density is the next frontier: Mike predicts the next 5–10 years will focus more on micronutrient density differences based on how the animal was raised, not just "protein and fat."

5. What to look for when buying meat: Prioritize no antibiotics/hormones, pasture-raised, and (when possible) buying directly from a trusted farmer. For seafood: prioritize wild-caught. For pork: look for crate-free standards.

• ButcherBox: butcherbox.com

• ButcherBox coupon code: MikeSentMe

• Mike on X (Twitter): @MikeSalguero

• Free Superhuman Guide: getsuperhuman.io/playbook

How to Achieve Superhuman Sleep (Sleep Nirvana): The Foundation of Peak Performance

If you're waking up tired, relying on coffee to function, or feeling stuck at a constant 6 or 7 out of 10 — this episode shows you how to unlock what Riley calls Sleep Nirvana, the ultimate state of deep, restorative, superhuman sleep.

Sleep is the foundation of everything: energy, clarity, mood, hormones, productivity, and long-term health. When your "battery" starts the day at zero, you burn through backup systems that were never meant to be used daily — leading to fatigue, brain fog, low performance, and chronic stress.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What Sleep Nirvana actually is: fall asleep in 10–15 minutes, stay asleep 7–9 hours, and wake up with all-day energy
• Why entrepreneurs and high performers often feel depleted (and how to fix it)
• The most common sleep problems and what they reveal about your biology
• How stimulants like caffeine and energy drinks mask deeper issues
• The exact "bare-bones basics" Riley uses with clients to dramatically improve sleep
• Why blue light destroys melatonin — and how to block it effectively
• The importance of a pitch-black bedroom (and how to set it up properly)
• The role of light exposure on your circadian rhythm — and why morning sunlight is non-negotiable
• How to diagnose whether your sleep issues come from environment, habits, or deeper root-cause biological factors

If you want to reach 9/10 or 10/10 energy levels — the kind of mental clarity that feels almost "Limitless" — sleep is the foundation everything else is built on.

This is your introduction to the Superhuman Sleep system. Mindset, hormones, genetics, and performance nutrition come next — but it all starts here.

The Superhuman Diet: How Food Is Secretly Controlling Your Energy, Focus & Performance

Most people think diet is about weight loss — but in reality, the foods you eat directly determine your brain fog, focus, memory, mood, productivity, sleep, and even your income-earning capacity.

In this episode, Riley breaks down why your gut is the command center for your entire life — and how certain everyday foods may be inflaming your body, slowing your brain, and capping your performance without you realizing it.

You'll discover:

• Why gut inflammation instantly translates into brain inflammation
• How food sensitivities can mimic anxiety, low mood, fatigue, and slow recovery
• The surprising foods that often trigger issues: eggs, gluten, dairy, grains, nightshades, certain nuts, and more
• The exact 4–6 week elimination diet Riley uses with clients to reach peak performance
• What a "Superhuman Meal Template" looks like: 1 protein, 1 carb, 1 fat, 1 seasoning
• The best and worst fats for brain health (and why most cooking oils are a disaster)
• How to source high-quality foods without overspending
• The connection between diet, immune function, inflammation, and mental clarity
• How removing just one problem food can dramatically transform your mood, cognition, and daily energy

Whether you're currently operating at a 6 or 7 out of 10 — or you want to push into true Superhuman levels — this episode shows you how to remove the "drag" in your system that's slowing down your brain and body.

Want the full elimination-diet template Riley uses with clients?
Check the link below.

Want to learn the full Superhuman model?
You'll find another video linked with the complete framework.

Unlocking the Right Lab Tests to Become Superhuman | The Exact Sequence You Should Follow

Most people know they should run lab tests… but almost no one knows which tests actually matter or what order to do them in.

In this episode, Riley from Superhuman breaks down the exact sequence of lab testing he uses with clients to uncover hidden root-cause issues — long before symptoms or disease ever show up.

You'll learn:

• Why conventional bloodwork often misses the deeper functional problems
• The essential blood markers everyone should start with (vitamin D3, thyroid panel, inflammation, testosterone, zinc, albumin, and more)
• The optimal vitamin D3 range for peak mood, focus, bone health, and energy
• When to move beyond basic labs into functional medicine testing
• How advanced tests can uncover parasites, mold, heavy metals, LPS, leaky gut, hormone imbalances, neurotransmitter issues, and metabolic blockers
• Why "guessing" slows progress — and why real data accelerates becoming Superhuman
• How at-home lab kits work and how long results take
• How wearables like Oura, Whoop, or Apple Watch help you interpret trends in sleep, HRV, stress, recovery, metabolism, and performance

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still operating at a 6 or 7 out of 10, this episode will show you how to finally see what's happening under the hood of your biology — and unlock the roadmap to a true 10 out of 10.

Want to run these advanced labs or learn the Superhuman model?
Check the link below or reach out to Riley directly on social.

Stay Superhuman. 🌱🔥