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  • Comfort Is the Enemy of Character_ The 100-Salmon Day Story S2E50

    Comfort Is the Enemy of Character_ The 100-Salmon Day Story S2E50
    2026/02/13
    What separates high performers from everyone else isn’t talent—it’s their relationship with discomfort. In this powerful Total Disruption episode, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci unpack a timeless insight from Marcus Aurelius: comfort is the enemy of character. This episode isn’t about glorifying grind culture. It’s about understanding the moment comfort quietly turns into complacency. The hosts challenge entrepreneurs to raise their standards, embrace temporary discomfort, and build the mental toughness required for real growth. If you’ve been feeling stuck, stagnant, or suspiciously “too comfortable,” this conversation is your wake-up call. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something with it. If this episode hit home, here's how to take action: 🔥 Join The Conversation: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and tell us which insight you're implementing first. Your feedback doesn't just help us—it helps other entrepreneurs find the show when they need it most. 💡 Ready to Go Deeper? This is just the beginning. If you're serious about transforming from best-kept secret to industry authority, check out: → The Total Disruption Guild – Your network of entrepreneurs who actually do the work → The KLT Formula – The framework that turns influence into revenue → Business Battleground: Boardroom Edition – Transform your company on a national stage Visit Total-Disruption.com to explore how we can help you dominate your market. 📲 Connect With Us: Follow Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci on LinkedIn and Instagram [@TotalDisruption1] for daily insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and the unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship. 🎙️ Never Miss an Episode: New episodes drop every week. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Set it to auto-download so you're first in line when we drop the next one. 💬 Got a Question? Challenge? Breakthrough? DM us your wins, struggles, or topics you want us to tackle. We read every message, and the best ones might just become a future episode. Remember: Your competitors are either listening—or falling behind. Don't be the latter. This is Total Disruption. We'll see you next week. Hosted by Dr. Jake Clendenning & Michael Libercci Produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company For advertising opportunities and sponsorship inquiries, visit Total-Disruption.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    27 分
  • 15K to 100K_Month in 9 Months_ The Leverage for Growth Formula S2E49

    15K to 100K_Month in 9 Months_ The Leverage for Growth Formula S2E49
    2026/02/11
    Jesse P. Gilmore, founder of Niche in Control, shares the hard-earned framework behind his Leverage for Growth Method—built after grinding through 60–80 hour weeks in his first three businesses and losing passion because he was “too close to the trees to see the forest.” After a stint in corporate America—where he helped lead a $180M acquisition—Jesse discovered what most founders miss: systems eliminate chaos, and chaos is usually self-created. Processes remove single points of failure. Clarity creates scale. His first agency client jumped from $15K/month to $100K/month in 9 months. Since then, he’s coached 500+ agency owners on how to free themselves from daily operations and rebuild businesses that don’t depend on their constant presence. This episode is a wake-up call for founders stuck in the weeds: you don’t need more hustle—you need leverage. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something with it. If this episode hit home, here's how to take action: 🔥 Join The Conversation: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and tell us which insight you're implementing first. Your feedback doesn't just help us—it helps other entrepreneurs find the show when they need it most. 💡 Ready to Go Deeper? This is just the beginning. If you're serious about transforming from best-kept secret to industry authority, check out: → The Total Disruption Guild – Your network of entrepreneurs who actually do the work → The KLT Formula – The framework that turns influence into revenue → Business Battleground: Boardroom Edition – Transform your company on a national stage Visit Total-Disruption.com to explore how we can help you dominate your market. 📲 Connect With Us: Follow Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci on LinkedIn and Instagram [@TotalDisruption1] for daily insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and the unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship. 🎙️ Never Miss an Episode: New episodes drop every week. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Set it to auto-download so you're first in line when we drop the next one. 💬 Got a Question? Challenge? Breakthrough? DM us your wins, struggles, or topics you want us to tackle. We read every message, and the best ones might just become a future episode. Remember: Your competitors are either listening—or falling behind. Don't be the latter. This is Total Disruption. We'll see you next week. Hosted by Dr. Jake Clendenning & Michael Libercci Produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company For advertising opportunities and sponsorship inquiries, visit Total-Disruption.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    27 分
  • S2E48_Marcus Aurelius_ You Dont Control Outcomes—Only Standards

    S2E48_Marcus Aurelius_ You Dont Control Outcomes—Only Standards
    2026/02/02
    Jake and Michael unpack Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations—which weren’t meditations at all, but wartime journals written under pressure—to expose the Stoic principle most people miss: 👉 You don’t control outcomes. You only control standards. From gym goals and sales quotas to New Year’s resolutions that die by February, this episode breaks down why most people fail: they chase results instead of enforcing non-negotiable inputs. Marcus didn’t write about winning wars—he wrote about how to show up when outcomes are uncertain. That lesson still applies to business, health, money, and leadership today. This conversation reframes success as a function of discipline, execution, and refusal to tolerate mediocrity, not wishful thinking disguised as goals. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something with it. If this episode hit home, here's how to take action: 🔥 Join The Conversation: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and tell us which insight you're implementing first. Your feedback doesn't just help us—it helps other entrepreneurs find the show when they need it most. 💡 Ready to Go Deeper? This is just the beginning. If you're serious about transforming from best-kept secret to industry authority, check out: → The Total Disruption Guild – Your network of entrepreneurs who actually do the work → The KLT Formula – The framework that turns influence into revenue → Business Battleground: Boardroom Edition – Transform your company on a national stage Visit Total-Disruption.com to explore how we can help you dominate your market. 📲 Connect With Us: Follow Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci on LinkedIn and Instagram [@TotalDisruption1] for daily insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and the unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship. 🎙️ Never Miss an Episode: New episodes drop every week. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Set it to auto-download so you're first in line when we drop the next one. 💬 Got a Question? Challenge? Breakthrough? DM us your wins, struggles, or topics you want us to tackle. We read every message, and the best ones might just become a future episode. Remember: Your competitors are either listening—or falling behind. Don't be the latter. This is Total Disruption. We'll see you next week. Hosted by Dr. Jake Clendenning & Michael Libercci Produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company For advertising opportunities and sponsorship inquiries, visit Total-Disruption.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    27 分
  • S2E47_AI Isnt Goliath—Its the Slingshot_ How Small Businesses Beat Giants

    S2E47_AI Isnt Goliath—Its the Slingshot_ How Small Businesses Beat Giants
    2026/01/30
    Gal Borenstein, founder of a Top 50 B2B agency serving the DC and Department of Defense ecosystem for 30 years, flips the fear-based AI narrative on its head. In this Total Disruption episode, Gal proves that small businesses aren’t competing with AI—they’re using AI to beat giants who are slow, bloated, and trust-deficient. While big corporations struggle with culture leaks, Glassdoor exposure, and internal distrust, niche players can move faster, build deeper relationships, and use AI as a precision weapon—not a replacement for humanity. Gal’s two books, Don’t Believe the Hype: When Trust Is on the Line and Beating Goliath with AI, outline exactly how trust, metrics that matter, and AI-assisted validation create decade-long client retention in an industry where 2–3 years is the norm. This episode is a masterclass on trust-first growth, AI realism (not hype), and why people still buy from people—even when the product is advanced technology. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something with it. If this episode hit home, here's how to take action: 🔥 Join The Conversation: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and tell us which insight you're implementing first. Your feedback doesn't just help us—it helps other entrepreneurs find the show when they need it most. 💡 Ready to Go Deeper? This is just the beginning. If you're serious about transforming from best-kept secret to industry authority, check out: → The Total Disruption Guild – Your network of entrepreneurs who actually do the work → The KLT Formula – The framework that turns influence into revenue → Business Battleground: Boardroom Edition – Transform your company on a national stage Visit Total-Disruption.com to explore how we can help you dominate your market. 📲 Connect With Us: Follow Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci on LinkedIn and Instagram [@TotalDisruption1] for daily insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and the unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship. 🎙️ Never Miss an Episode: New episodes drop every week. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Set it to auto-download so you're first in line when we drop the next one. 💬 Got a Question? Challenge? Breakthrough? DM us your wins, struggles, or topics you want us to tackle. We read every message, and the best ones might just become a future episode. Remember: Your competitors are either listening—or falling behind. Don't be the latter. This is Total Disruption. We'll see you next week. Hosted by Dr. Jake Clendenning & Michael Libercci Produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company For advertising opportunities and sponsorship inquiries, visit Total-Disruption.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    27 分
  • S2E46_What If Your Best Days Are Behind You and You Didnt Even Know It

    S2E46_What If Your Best Days Are Behind You and You Didnt Even Know It
    2026/01/29
    Jake and Michael deliver a philosophical gut-check most people avoid: what if you’re living in the “good old days” right now—and you’re too distracted to notice? From Jake’s onion ring tragedy (his body literally rejects them now) to flow states, disassociation under pressure, and the dopamine hangover of doom scrolling, this episode exposes a hard truth—your best health, relationships, opportunities, and timing might be TODAY. They break down why humans only recognize peak moments after they’re gone, how comfort quietly erodes awareness, and why movement—not motivation—is the antidote to stagnation. This isn’t nostalgia. It’s a wake-up call. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something with it. If this episode hit home, here's how to take action: 🔥 Join The Conversation: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and tell us which insight you're implementing first. Your feedback doesn't just help us—it helps other entrepreneurs find the show when they need it most. 💡 Ready to Go Deeper? This is just the beginning. If you're serious about transforming from best-kept secret to industry authority, check out: → The Total Disruption Guild – Your network of entrepreneurs who actually do the work → The KLT Formula – The framework that turns influence into revenue → Business Battleground: Boardroom Edition – Transform your company on a national stage Visit Total-Disruption.com to explore how we can help you dominate your market. 📲 Connect With Us: Follow Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci on LinkedIn and Instagram [@TotalDisruption1] for daily insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and the unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship. 🎙️ Never Miss an Episode: New episodes drop every week. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Set it to auto-download so you're first in line when we drop the next one. 💬 Got a Question? Challenge? Breakthrough? DM us your wins, struggles, or topics you want us to tackle. We read every message, and the best ones might just become a future episode. Remember: Your competitors are either listening—or falling behind. Don't be the latter. This is Total Disruption. We'll see you next week. Hosted by Dr. Jake Clendenning & Michael Libercci Produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company For advertising opportunities and sponsorship inquiries, visit Total-Disruption.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    27 分
  • S2E45_16 Years a Drug Addict, Stripper, Loser Magnet—Then NLP Changed It

    S2E45_16 Years a Drug Addict, Stripper, Loser Magnet—Then NLP Changed It
    2026/01/28
    From Rock Bottom to Quantum Transformation Debra and Brandon Yager—founders of Yager Training—share a raw, unfiltered origin story that cuts straight through spiritual fluff and business BS. From addiction, sex work, and self-destruction to conscious selling, language mastery, and quantum transformation, this episode exposes how the words you use determine the life you live. Debra’s 16-year spiral wasn’t random. It was patterned—reinforced by the labels she used and the beliefs she repeated. Meeting Brandon at an NLP training in Las Vegas in 2013 became the inflection point that turned pain into purpose and trauma into a scalable mission. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something with it. If this episode hit home, here's how to take action: 🔥 Join The Conversation: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and tell us which insight you're implementing first. Your feedback doesn't just help us—it helps other entrepreneurs find the show when they need it most. 💡 Ready to Go Deeper? This is just the beginning. If you're serious about transforming from best-kept secret to industry authority, check out: → The Total Disruption Guild – Your network of entrepreneurs who actually do the work → The KLT Formula – The framework that turns influence into revenue → Business Battleground: Boardroom Edition – Transform your company on a national stage Visit Total-Disruption.com to explore how we can help you dominate your market. 📲 Connect With Us: Follow Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci on LinkedIn and Instagram [@TotalDisruption1] for daily insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and the unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship. 🎙️ Never Miss an Episode: New episodes drop every week. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Set it to auto-download so you're first in line when we drop the next one. 💬 Got a Question? Challenge? Breakthrough? DM us your wins, struggles, or topics you want us to tackle. We read every message, and the best ones might just become a future episode. Remember: Your competitors are either listening—or falling behind. Don't be the latter. This is Total Disruption. We'll see you next week. Hosted by Dr. Jake Clendenning & Michael Libercci Produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company For advertising opportunities and sponsorship inquiries, visit Total-Disruption.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    27 分
  • S2E44_100-Hour Weeks_The Math Says You Have 19 Hours Left—Heres The Truth

    S2E44_100-Hour Weeks_The Math Says You Have 19 Hours Left—Heres The Truth
    2026/01/23
    In this unapologetic episode of Total Disruption, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci dismantle the glorified fantasy of the 100-hour workweek—and replace it with something far more dangerous: math. 100 hours of work + ~49 hours of sleep = 19 hours left per week (≈ 2.7 hours/day) for eating, showering, driving, family, thinking, and recovery. That’s not discipline—it’s erosion. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something with it. If this episode hit home, here's how to take action: 🔥 Join The Conversation: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and tell us which insight you're implementing first. Your feedback doesn't just help us—it helps other entrepreneurs find the show when they need it most. 💡 Ready to Go Deeper? This is just the beginning. If you're serious about transforming from best-kept secret to industry authority, check out: → The Total Disruption Guild – Your network of entrepreneurs who actually do the work → The KLT Formula – The framework that turns influence into revenue → Business Battleground: Boardroom Edition – Transform your company on a national stage Visit Total-Disruption.com to explore how we can help you dominate your market. 📲 Connect With Us: Follow Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci on LinkedIn and Instagram [@TotalDisruption1] for daily insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and the unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship. 🎙️ Never Miss an Episode: New episodes drop every week. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Set it to auto-download so you're first in line when we drop the next one. 💬 Got a Question? Challenge? Breakthrough? DM us your wins, struggles, or topics you want us to tackle. We read every message, and the best ones might just become a future episode. Remember: Your competitors are either listening—or falling behind. Don't be the latter. This is Total Disruption. We'll see you next week. Hosted by Dr. Jake Clendenning & Michael Libercci Produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company For advertising opportunities and sponsorship inquiries, visit Total-Disruption.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    27 分
  • S2E43_Aaron Rodgers at 41, Tom Brady at 45_ The Second Chance Formula

    S2E43_Aaron Rodgers at 41, Tom Brady at 45_ The Second Chance Formula
    2026/01/21
    Jake and Michael dismantle the tired lie “you’re not as good as you used to be” by exposing one of the most dangerous limiting beliefs in business, leadership, and life: that age equals decline. They break down the aging athlete phenomenon, using elite performers like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Philip Rivers, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi—all of whom continued performing at world-class levels well into their late 30s and 40s. The conclusion is unavoidable: What changed wasn’t their ability. It was their approach. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something with it. If this episode hit home, here's how to take action: 🔥 Join The Conversation: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and tell us which insight you're implementing first. Your feedback doesn't just help us—it helps other entrepreneurs find the show when they need it most. 💡 Ready to Go Deeper? This is just the beginning. If you're serious about transforming from best-kept secret to industry authority, check out: → The Total Disruption Guild – Your network of entrepreneurs who actually do the work → The KLT Formula – The framework that turns influence into revenue → Business Battleground: Boardroom Edition – Transform your company on a national stage Visit Total-Disruption.com to explore how we can help you dominate your market. 📲 Connect With Us: Follow Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci on LinkedIn and Instagram [@TotalDisruption1] for daily insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and the unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship. 🎙️ Never Miss an Episode: New episodes drop every week. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Set it to auto-download so you're first in line when we drop the next one. 💬 Got a Question? Challenge? Breakthrough? DM us your wins, struggles, or topics you want us to tackle. We read every message, and the best ones might just become a future episode. Remember: Your competitors are either listening—or falling behind. Don't be the latter. This is Total Disruption. We'll see you next week. Hosted by Dr. Jake Clendenning & Michael Libercci Produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company For advertising opportunities and sponsorship inquiries, visit Total-Disruption.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    26 分