When Tom Rebers was told to "charge the going rate," it sounded safe and reasonable. But playing it safe nearly cost him his business. In this episode of The Worst Advice I Ever Got, Tom shares how he learned to set his own value, stop following industry norms, and build a business that actually works for him.

If you’ve ever underpriced yourself or felt stuck following “what everyone else does,” this one’s for you.

• (00:00:00) - Introduction to Tom Reber and the Contractor Fight
• (00:00:59) - The Worst Advice: Charging the Going Rate
• (00:01:52) - Understanding the Going Rate Trap
• (00:02:48) - Origin of the Bad Advice and Early Pricing Mistakes
• (00:04:24) - Years of Being Busy But Broke
• (00:07:37) - Trying to Fix the Wrong Problems
• (00:08:47) - Head Trash and Limiting Beliefs About Worth
• (00:11:27) - Fear, Mindset, and the Reticular Activating System
• (00:13:33) - The Christmas Morning Wake-Up Call
• (00:15:12) - Building Loyalty Through Client Touches
• (00:17:00) - Defining the Ideal Customer
• (00:18:55) - Where to Find the Contractor Fight
• (00:19:30) - Closing Thoughts and Reflection

The NFL is back and here to talk the worst advice he's ever got is former Atlanta Falcons FB, Ovie Mughelli.

• (00:00:00) - Introduction to Obi Mahali
• (00:00:49) - The Worst Advice: Hard Work Speaks for Itself
• (00:01:40) - High School Stardom and College Transition
• (00:03:59) - Fighting for a D1 Scholarship
• (00:05:38) - Realizing Hard Work Isn't Enough
• (00:07:02) - NFL Politics in Baltimore
• (00:08:56) - Learning to Advocate with Coaches
• (00:09:41) - Earning the Starting Role
• (00:11:20) - Tough Season in Atlanta
• (00:13:54) - Advocacy After Football
• (00:14:55) - Campaigning for the Pro Bowl
• (00:16:27) - Transition to Healthcare and Benefits Work
• (00:17:42) - Overcoming the Jock Stereotype
• (00:19:10) - Reinvention and Business Impact
• (00:19:53) - The Universal Lesson: Hard Work Plus Advocacy
• (00:22:17) - Closing Thoughts and Takeaways

College football national champion and Heisman winning quarter back Danny Wuerffel took advantage of every opportunity and it turned him into a star. Now he thinks that was the worst advice he ever got.

• (00:00:05) - Former Heisman Winning Quarterback Danny Werfel on the Worst Advice
• (00:00:29) - The Worst Advice You Ever Got
• (00:01:40) - Tom Brady on Taking a Break From Work
• (00:08:58) - Danny Glover on Reaching Out to Others
• (00:11:45) - Teaching Parents to Evaluate Their Own Opportunities
• (00:18:35) - Danny Glover on Taking Advantage of Every Opportunity
• (00:19:17) - Danny Glover on Taking Advantage of Every Opportunity

TPG recently invested in Smith + Howard, bringing together two successful organizations that believe the right partnership should make both sides better. In this episode, Sean sits down with TPG Growth partner Max Wein to talk about what that partnership can become and the lesson that shaped the way Max approaches leadership, teamwork and growth.

Max’s worst advice was simple: “Always listen to your coach.” It helped him succeed as a collegiate basketball player and young professional, but it also taught him to follow directions instead of trusting his own judgment. Max explains why respect doesn’t require silence, how healthy disagreement strengthens a team and why doing everything you’re told isn’t the same as making the team better.

• (00:00:00) - The Worst Advice I Ever Got
• (00:01:07) - What's The Worst Advice You Ever Got?
• (00:03:05) - In the Elevator With Daniel Kahneman
• (00:04:04) - What Was the First Thing That You Built?
• (00:05:34) - What are the common traits of a failure in a startup?
• (00:10:07) - In the Elevator With Elon Musk
• (00:13:20) - How Much Does Emotion Affect Your Sales?
• (00:16:16) - What's the Most Common Mistake Made by an Entrepreneur?
• (00:21:09) - Daniel Johnson on The Inventor Podcast

Kyle followed that rule for years, becoming a decorated airline pilot by shutting his feelings down. But eventually he realized the truth: every decision we make, whether in the air or on the ground, is fueled by emotions. Suppressing them doesn’t make us stronger, it makes us weaker.

In this episode, Kyle shares how unlearning that advice changed his career, his relationships, and his entire approach to leadership. We talk about emotional intelligence, stress as a superpower, why control is a myth, and why real leaders act more like lighthouses than tugboats.

It’s a conversation for anyone who’s been told to “tough it out” or “leave feelings at the door.” Turns out, emotions aren’t the problem. They’re the key.

• (00:00:00) - The Worst Advice I Ever Got
• (00:00:58) - No Room for Emotions in the Pilot's Cabin
• (00:03:15) - "I Suppressing My Emotions For My Father"
• (00:04:59) - Understanding Emotions in the Pilot's Seat
• (00:10:38) - Mental health: The practice of it
• (00:11:41) - Physical Safety and Psychological Safety
• (00:14:13) - Control Your Emotions
• (00:16:13) - How do emotions play a part in leadership or
• (00:21:39) - How to Win with a Difficult Dad
• (00:23:28) - Want to Be Emotionless? You Can't Do That

In this episode of The Worst Advice I Ever Got, Jamie shares why traditional business plans can be a trap for creative entrepreneurs. From freelance life to launching multiple ventures, he talks about embracing uncertainty, staying agile, and why “figuring it out as you go” isn’t failure—it’s freedom.

Whether you’re a planner, a dreamer, or somewhere in between, this episode will make you rethink the way you start something new.

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• (00:00:00) - The Worst Advice Ever Got
• (00:00:43) - Don't Write a Business Plan
• (00:05:56) - Do You Need a Business Plan?
• (00:06:38) - What's the Difference Between a Business Plan and a Goal?
• (00:08:40) - How to Start a Business on Social Media
• (00:09:32) - "Time Is an Ally"
• (00:10:10) - How has your approach to business plans evolved
• (00:11:34) - Why do you think people are still doing this?
• (00:12:21) - Did Business Plans Ever Work?
• (00:15:03) - The Evolving Brand World
• (00:16:53) - Don't Tie Yourself Down to a Business Plan
• (00:17:55) - How To Stop Procrastinating Over Your Business Plan

“Don’t rock the boat” can sound like keeping the peace. But sometimes, it really means staying quiet, hiding what happened, and making everyone else comfortable at your own expense.

This week, Sean and JB sit down with author and speaker Allan Paul Roberts. Allan shares how a terrifying experience at 16 changed the direction of his life, forced him to stop worrying about what other people thought, and started a lifelong search for truth and faith.

They also discuss the spiritual experience that led Allan to write The Globalist Plan to Collapse Everything to Usher in a New World Order, why he chose to be completely open about how the book came to him, and what it means to speak honestly without rocking the boat just for attention.

Whether you agree with every conclusion or not, Allan’s story is a powerful reminder that keeping the peace is not always the same thing as doing what is right.

• (00:00:00) - The Worst Advice I Ever Got
• (00:00:57) - Don't Rock The Boat
• (00:06:06) - When You Can't Get Your Dad To Understand You
• (00:06:29) - What Happened At the Hospital After I Overdose
• (00:08:05) - Alan on Don't Rock the Boat
• (00:14:40) - In the Elevator With Alan Moore
• (00:17:46) - Alan on Being Authentic
• (00:20:10) - Alan Paul Roberts On The Worst Advice He Ever Got