No Days Off with Brian Gubernick

743. Chris Voss Negotiation Tactics That Actually Work

03 Feb 2026

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Most difficult conversations don't fail because of logic, they fail because emotions go unaddressed. In today's episode, Brian revisits Never Split th...

742. When in Doubt, Disclose

02 Feb 2026

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741. Chaos Is a Ladder

30 Jan 2026

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In today's episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down one of the most misunderstood truths about business and life: real opportunity doesn't show up when th...

740. 8 Small Levers to Increase Net Income

29 Jan 2026

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Most entrepreneurs chase profit by chasing growth. More deals. More volume. More hustle. But what if the money you're looking for is already inside...

739. Think Bigger

28 Jan 2026

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Most people don't fail because they quit. They fail because they quietly agree to a smaller future than they're capable of. In this episode, Brian Gub...

738. AI Hygiene: Using the Tool Without Losing the Human

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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737. Tony Robbins on Moving From Push to Pull Motivation

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people don't fail because they're lazy. They fail because they're running on the wrong fuel. In today's episode, Brian breaks down a powerful ide...

736. Don't Let Your P&L Lead You

23 Jan 2026

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When profits are up, confidence is high. When profits dip, leadership often wavers. In today's episode, Brian breaks down one of the quiet killers of ...

735. You Can Be Anywhere in Five Years

22 Jan 2026

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In today's episode, Brian breaks down a simple but powerful idea: you can be anywhere you want to be in five years, and in some cases, much sooner.  ...

734. 4 Steps to Starting the Year Financially Healthy

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most financial conversations focus on tactics: what to invest in, how to make more money, where the next big opportunity is. But that skips the real q...

733. Healthspan as a Strategic Advantage for Entrepreneurs

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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732. Pressure Doesn't Build Character - It Exposes It

19 Jan 2026

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Pressure doesn't build character, it reveals it. In today's episode, Brian Gubernick unpacks a powerful idea from As a Man Thinketh by James Allen: ci...

731. Interview with Ugg Founder Brian Smith

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the No Days Off podcast, Brian Gubernick sits down with Brian Smith, the founder of UGG Australia. With just $500, a sharp eye for opport...

730. The Real Advantage Is Eliminating Guesswork

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is waking up early and going to the gym the secret to success? Short answer: no. In this episode, Brian explains why the gym isn't the driver, it's th...

729. How Do You Lead the Unleadable?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian explores a question many leaders face but rarely talk about: how do you lead people who don't want to be led? Drawing from real...

728. How to Fire the Engines Back Up After a Layoff

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Coming off a layoff—whether it's the holidays, vacation, or downtime—many people struggle to regain momentum and assume they need motivation to ge...

727. How Great Leaders Delegate

12 Jan 2026

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Delegation is one of the most misunderstood leadership skills. In this episode of No Days Off, Brian Gubernick shares a firsthand experience of being ...

726. A Realistic Standard for Physical Capability

09 Jan 2026

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Are you training to look good or to last? In this episode, Brian breaks down 12 physical capability tests inspired by the Centenarian Decathlon and ex...

725. The Wolf You Feed

08 Jan 2026

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A simple Cherokee proverb asks a powerful question: which wolf are you feeding? In this episode, Brian breaks down how small, quiet thoughts shape you...

724. Seeds, Nets, and Spears: The Marketing Framework All Entrepreneurs Need to

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some months sales feel easy. Other months feel like a grind. In this episode, Brian breaks down the Seeds, Nets, and Spears framework: a simple way to...

723. Tony Robbins' Primary Question - And How it Runs Your Life.mp3

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your results aren't driven by talent or circumstances. They're driven by the questions you ask yourself under pressure. In this episode, Brian breaks ...

722. Designing the Year With Intention: My 2026 Start List

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

January creates a powerful psychological reset, but only if you use it. In this episode, Brian breaks down why New Year's resolutions fail and shares ...

721. Replay - The 10 Question Emotional Intelligence Quiz

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional intelligence might be the most underrated competitive edge in business and life. IQ can get you in the door, but it's your ability to read t...

720. Replay - The 10 Laws That Quietly Run Your Life (Whether You Know It or Not)

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the rules that determine whether we rise or stall aren't written anywhere. They're not in a handbook. They're not on a whiteboard. But they go...

719. Replay - Maybe You Should Quit

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people will tell you never to quit. But what if that's the wrong advice? Brian revisits one of the most counterintuitive and important topics he'...

718. Replay - The Four Endurance Tactics Every Entrepreneur Needs

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Endurance isn't just about crossing finish lines, it's about how you respond when the voice in your head tells you to quit.  In this episode, Brian t...

717. Replay - How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard the phrase: how you do anything is how you do everything. It's been tossed around in locker rooms, boardrooms, and leadership meetings...

716. Falkland Law: Why Most Bad Business Decisions Were Never Necessary

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneurs are taught to move fast and decide quickly—but not every decision deserves urgency. In this episode, Brian breaks down Falkland Law: i...

715. A Christmas Story: A Truce in the Woods

25 Dec 2025

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Brian shares a powerful true story from Christmas Eve, 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, where one woman's courage and conviction created peace in...

714. The 4 People You Have to Forgive (A Jim Rohn Framework)

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forgiveness isn't emotional. It's tactical. In this episode, Brian breaks down a powerful Jim Rohn framework on the four people you must forgive, or a...

713. Strategy Is Mostly About What You Say "No" To

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people confuse strategy with ambition. More growth. More revenue. More scale. But that's not strategy, that's appetite.  Brian breaks down the r...

712. Why Most New Year's Resolutions Fail (and What Actually Works).mp3

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most New Year's resolutions fail by February, not because people are lazy, but because they're built on emotion instead of structure.  Brian Gubernic...

711. Fixing What's Broken by Studying What Works

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders try to fix sales problems by focusing on what's broken: scripts, follow-ups, tighter coaching. And yet, results barely move. In this epis...

710. Why Goal Setting Might Be Holding You Back

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're taught to set goals, chase the number, and celebrate when we hit it. But what if that mindset is actually limiting your performance? In this epi...

709. The Four Chemicals Running Your Life

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about mindset—discipline, focus, motivation. But if your brain chemistry is off, none of that works. In this episode, Brian breaks dow...

708. Six Hours to Win

16 Dec 2025

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Most people think progress comes from more hours and more grind.  Brian breaks down Indiana football's stunning rise to the top and how they did it b...

707. The Birthday Episode - Your Life is a Novel

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On his 47th birthday, Brian reflects on what nearly five decades of life and career have taught him and it's not a list of lessons. It's a shift in pe...

706. The P/E Ratio Rule: Your First Investing Edge

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian breaks down the real fundamentals of stock investing: the ones he taught his 15-year-old daughter, Avery, and the ones most adults still overloo...

705. The Velocity Lie

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Brian breaks down the Velocity Lie: the trap of mistaking speed for progress. We glorify being busy, moving fast, and piling on tasks, but none...

704. When a Business Must Sound the Alarm

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When a company declares a "Code Red," it's not business as usual, it's existential. Brian breaks down what a real Code Red moment is, why OpenAI's rec...

703. Red Herrings: The Distractions That Derail Your Decisions

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people don't fail because they lack intelligence, they fail because they chase the wrong thing. In today's episode, Brian breaks down red herring...

702. Warren Buffett's Simple Idea That Explains the Stock Market

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people misunderstand how the stock market actually works. Brian breaks down Buffett's famous "voting machine vs. weighing machine" idea and shows...

701. The Overwhelm Antidote

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays crank up pressure on every front: work deadlines, family expectations, and the constant pull between ambition and presence. Today, we cut...

700. The 4 Goals of Wealth: A Simple System for a Richer Life

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wealth isn't complicated. In today's episode, Brian breaks down the four goals that actually build it: real cash reserves, growing your net worth, cre...

699. Want More or Want Less? The Stoic Fork in the Road

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you want more revenue, deeper relationships, financial freedom, or a healthier body, the game doesn't change: your scoreboard reflects your sacrifi...

698. The Quiet Killer of Leadership and Wealth

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Brian breaks down a form of pride most entrepreneurs never name, but almost all eventually fall victim to: hubristic pride. It's t...

697. Beat the Best to Become the Best

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Brian shares a moment with his 13-year-old daughter, Katy, that every entrepreneur needs to hear. She wanted to pick smaller, easi...

696. Replay - How to Get Rich: Naval Ravikant's 24-Rule Framework

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Gubernick breaks down one of the most powerful and widely shared pieces of wisdom on wealth: Naval Ravikant's legendary Twitter thread, How to G...

695. A Better Way to Practice Gratitude This Thanksgiving

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanksgiving traditions are great, but the "What are you thankful for?" circle can get predictable fast. In today's episode, Brian shares nine deeper ...

694. Replay - If I Only Had 5 Hours Each Week...

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Gubernick shares a powerful question that could transform the way you approach your business: If you only had 5 hours per week to work on your b...

693. Replay - Maximize Effiency by Using Elon's 5 Step Algorithm

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian shares Elon Musk's algorithm that he uses to make improvements to anything and everything. Elon leverages this 5-step process t...

693. Replay - How to Survive the Midlife Squeeze

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Dalio calls it the midlife squeeze -- that high-pressure season where everything collides at once. Kids still need you, parents may be aging, your...

692. The Wealthy Code Mindset

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think wealth is about a bigger net-worth number. Today, Brian breaks down what he was reminded of in a conversation with George Antone —...

691. The Virtues You Can't List on LinkedIn

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Brian Gubernick hits you hard the first time — the same way this idea recently hit him when he heard Morgan Housel talk about it...

690. It's Separation Season for Entrepreneurs

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people hit the holidays and coast. They loosen their standards, drift from routines, and tell themselves they'll "get serious in January." Not yo...

689. The Four Disciplines of Execution - In Business, Health, and Relationships

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think they have a strategy problem. They don't. They have an execution problem. In today's episode, Brian breaks down one of the most powe...

688. The 4 Primary Wealth Targets

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people say they want to be wealthy. Very few can define what wealth actually means. In today's episode, Brian breaks down the real game of wealth...

687. Brendon Burchard and the Power of Emotional Courage

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think courage looks like running into burning buildings or taking giant risks. But Brendan Burchard flips that idea on its head — real c...

686. The Price of Ambition

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever ended a strong week feeling nauseous from pressure instead of proud of your progress, this episode is for you. Brian unpacks a late-nig...

685. The Gift and Danger of Cognitive Dissonance

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That uneasy feeling you get when your actions don't match your beliefs? That's not guilt, it's cognitive dissonance. And while most people run from it...

684. Shut Your Mouth (and Sleep Better)

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can spend thousands on sleep supplements, fancy mattresses, or wearables — but if you're breathing wrong while you sleep, none of it matters. In...

683. The Problem Was Never the Problem

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Wayne Dyer once said, "Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change." Sounds simple, until you actually live it. In today'...

682. Be Like Bezos - Make the Call at 70%

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

High performers crave clarity. We want the full picture before we move — but in business and life, waiting for 100% certainty is often just a way of...

681. The 10 Laws That Quietly Run Your Life (Whether You Know It or Not)

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the rules that determine whether we rise or stall aren't written anywhere. They're not in a handbook. They're not on a whiteboard. But they go...

680. Don't Assume the Worst: The Power of Hanlon's Razor

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian shares a lesson that hit close to home. Straight from a weekend running the New York City Marathon, Monday Night Football, and quality time with...

679. The Myth of Balance and the Power of Counterbalance

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone loves to talk about "work-life balance." Calendar hacks. Perfect routines. Equal attention to everything that matters. Sounds enlightened, ri...

678. Outgrowing Relationships and Why It's Okay

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Growth has a price. And too often, the receipt shows up in the form of relationships that no longer fit the future you're building. In today's episode...

677. The Preparation and Psychology of Game Day

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down one of the biggest lies in business: that showing up is enough. Pros in sports spend countless hours prep...

676. Mack Newton's Words of Wisdom - "You Are Only as Big as Your Self-Concept"

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership. Wealth. Performance. None of it outruns the story you tell yourself. Today, Brian pays tribute to one of the greatest influences on the No...

675. The Hidden Advantage of Hands-On Leaders

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders have been taught to stay out of the weeds. Set the vision, delegate the details, and hope the machine runs itself. But the world's most s...

674. When Your Standards Become a Ceiling

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many leaders fall into a hidden trap: believing "If I can do it, so can you." In this episode, we unpack how that mindset, while rooted in good intent...

673. The Work Behind Great Relationships

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think great relationships just work — that when you find the "right" person, partner, or team, everything should click effortlessly. But...

672. Impossible Goals Made Practical with Dr. Ben Hardy

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of No Days Off, Brian Gubernick sits down 1-on-1 with Dr. Benjamin Hardy, organizational psychologist and bestselling author of The Ga...

671. How One Run in New York Changed the Way I Think About Limits

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us aren't held back by our talent, our resources, or our circumstances, we're held back by the stories we tell ourselves about who we are.  I...

670. Small Goals, Small Wallets

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people don't set small goals because they lack ambition; they set small goals because they're afraid to fail. In today's episode, Brian breaks do...

669. What It Really Means to Pour Into Your People

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders say they "pour into their people," but few actually understand what that really means. Buying dinners, giving bonuses, and sending someon...

668. The Power of Seeing Clearly

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We live in a world obsessed with fixing, hacking, optimizing, and doing. But sometimes the most transformative step you can take isn't action at all —...

667. The Tradeoff Equation

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every "yes" comes with a price tag. In this episode, Brian unpacks the real trade-offs behind success, the ones you don't see in the highlight reels. ...

666. How to Grade Your Happiness and Take Action

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people rate their happiness a 7 out of 10, and that's the trap. "Fine" is comfortable enough to keep you from changing, but dull enough to drain ...

665. Teamship — Leading Together Over Leading Alone

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders fall into the same trap: they become the hero. Every problem, every decision, every fire ends up on their desk. It feels like leadership,...

664. The NDO Financial Health Framework

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking successful and being financially strong aren't the same thing. In this episode, Brian breaks down what it actually means to have a financially...

663. The Preemptive Pitstop

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs only hit pause when they're already running on fumes — when the body breaks down, the business stalls, or the mind starts to shut...

662. When Growth Becomes a Trap

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We live in a world that glorifies more -- more followers, more deals, more revenue, more everything. But what happens when the pursuit of more becomes...

661. The Dinner Table Question That Built a Billionaire

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most families ask, "What went well this week?" Sarah Blakely's father asked, "What did you fail at?" That one question rewired her mindset and helped ...

660. The Two Traits Great Visionaries Share

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the All In Summit in LA, Brian sat among some of the brightest minds in business, tech, and culture — leaders like Alex Karp (Palantir), Adina Fr...

659. One More — The Hidden Edge That Separates the Great from the Good

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people quit at 99%. They stop one call too soon, one rep too short, one conversation too early. But greatness lives in the "one more." Inspired b...

658. The Hidden Cheat Code to Success

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world obsessed with hacks and shortcuts, the real cheat code isn't talent, it's reliability. In this episode, Brian breaks down why showing up, f...

657. What You Tolerate Becomes Your Culture

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Culture isn't built in a mission statement or painted on a wall. It's forged in the daily decisions you make as a leader — in what you allow, excuse...

656. Rethinking Breakfast: The Fruit-Only Experiment

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us start our mornings with eggs, oatmeal, or coffee -- but what if simplicity was the real secret to energy and focus? Inspired by entrepreneu...

655. Gratitude at Night: Priming the Subconscious

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people start their day with gratitude. Dr. Joe Dispenza says the real magic happens when you end it with gratitude. In this episode, Brian Gubern...

654. Jesse Itzler's Approach to Making a Contract with Yourself

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs spend their lives signing contracts with clients, vendors, and partners. But few ever sign the most important one: a contract with ...

653. Lessons from the Arctic

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian Gubernick takes you deep into the Arctic Circle, to one of the most remote regions on Earth, where temperatures drop below zero...

652. Inside a Forbes Five-Star Experience

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katelyn Saunders takes listeners inside an unforgettable stay at The Global Ambassador in Phoenix, Arizona. She shares the top notch dining experience...

651. The 10 Question Emotional Intelligence Quiz

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional intelligence might be the most underrated competitive edge in business and life. IQ can get you in the door, but it's your ability to read t...

650. Einstein's $1.5 Million Note on Happiness

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Albert Einstein once scribbled a note on hotel stationery in Tokyo in 1922 and handed it to a bellboy instead of a tip. Nearly a century later, that n...

649. Difficult Is Good: Don Valentine's 4 Quadrants

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every entrepreneur dreams of being brilliant and easy to work with. But Don Valentine, founder of Sequoia Capital, didn't see that as the winning quad...

648 . Plan Your Dive, Dive Your Plan

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Gubernick unpacks a powerful motto borrowed from Navy divers and SEALs: Plan your dive, dive your plan.  Fresh off the 29029 Everesting challen...

647. Replay - Are You Playing Zero-Sum Games

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every day is a chance to sharpen your edge. In this episode, Brian Gubernick digs into the difference between zero sum and positive sum two frames tha...

646. Replay - Improve Your Likeability, Increase Your Success

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every business is a people business. And in the people business, being likeable isn't optional, it's a competitive advantage. In today's episode, I'm ...

645. Replay - The Possible Mindset

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of No Days Off, we're diving into a mindset that can change the trajectory of your life: the Possible Mindset. This concept was int...