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Eps. 136 - The Humble Preacher

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast ET talks about an experience he had over the weekend while traveling and speaking. The experience gave The Hip-Hop Preacher s...

Eps. 135 - The Movie Rental

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s podcast the guys take a deep dive into ET’s success. How he got where he is ? How he managed to keep a high level of character on his r...

Eps. 134 -2nd Generation Dawg

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Eps. 133 - Stinking Thinking

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Eps. 132 - White Estates

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is the goal to win or to look like you’re winning ? On today’s podcast the guys talk about the effects of people displaying their “highlight ree...

Eps 131 - Buttercake Confessions

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast the guys are joined with one of their favorite guests, Shawn Stevenson. Shawn joined the guys in St. Louis at the Take Contro...

Eps. 130 - Blame It On The Rain

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast the guys talk about the struggle of the triple double life. At the end of the day there are only so many hours in the day and...

Eps. 129 - Cover The Cage

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

ET and the guys often talk about the importance of your environment. The importance of being around like minded individuals and making sure you have t...

Eps. 128 - Stop Complaining

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How many of you are in situations that you don’t like ? How many of you have circumstances that you aren’t in favor of ? On today’s podcast ET t...

Eps. 127 - Counterfeit Passion

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Eps. 126 - Defense travels

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Eps. 125 -Twerk It By Yourself

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast the guys recap the Boston Take Control event. In the words of CJ, he could tell that someone’s head was about to get ripped...

Eps. 124 - You Not My Mama

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast ET takes over the discussion and talks about living for other people. People doing things based on what they think someone el...

Eps. 123 - The Pearly Gates

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Eps. 122 - The Great Debaters

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Eps. 121 - Sour Cream

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast is brought to you by ET being frustrated. Frustrated by individuals who have opportunities and aren’t capitalizing on them. ET has...

Eps. 120 - You Can't Have My Check

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Handouts and shortcuts, two words that the guys can’t stand ! This week on the podcast CJ goes off about one of his pet peeves. People asking for a ...

Eps. 119 - V egan Ish

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EPS. 118 - A Private Matter

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EPS. 117 - Reverse Layup

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

By the time you hear this I’m sure you’ll know that Loyola has made it to the Final Four. Loyola is a college basketball team that ET has been wor...

Eps. 116 - Second Hand Screaming

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s podcast the 3 Amigo’s are back together again and they’re talking about giving. Is it hard for you to give ? Do you believe that ...

Eps. 115 - Party Crashers

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Eps. 114 - The Rabbit Hole

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s podcast was live from the Phenomenal Life Cruise. ET kicks off the conversation by asking a question about balance. How do you find the ...

Eps. 113 - Induced Insomnia

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How many of you have ideas that are literally stuck in your head ? You have a gift or a talent but you never take the time to really focus on operatin...

Eps. 112 - The Best Day of My Life

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s podcast is full of valuable information and it’s spearheaded by Karl. Karl talks about how he’s made the decision to make every day ...

Eps. 111 - The Insider

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast participants of the ETA Game Changers Speakers Program got a chance to be the live audience for the guys. The format was a bi...

Eps. 110 - Cock-A-Doodle-Don't

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself scrolling on IG or facebook and wishing you had something someone else had ? Wishing you had the car, the house, or the r...

Eps. 109 - Bathroom Burglar

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Often times in business you’ll run into individuals who want to do business or may even be doing business, yet they don’t understand business. ET ...

Eps. 108 - You Dip, I Dip, We Dip !

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s podcast the 4th Amigo Josh Hatch joins the guys again and it doesn’t take long for the guy’s to go deep. We all know the Patriots...

Eps. 107 - Dirty Santa Drive

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a brand new year and everyone is pumped up with their new year’s resolutions and goals. Unfortunately most people will quit before february g...

Eps. 106 - Jordan & Pippen

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast things are a little different. CJ sits down and interviews ET one on one in the legendary Patchwerk Studios. CJ wanted to sit...

Eps. 105 - Stop, Drop, and Roll

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast the guys are back from celebrating the holiday season with a special guest. Jamal King who’s had dreams of being a milliona...

Eps. 104 - The Traitor

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Eps. 103 - Dirty Santa

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

At some point in life we all face an adversity. Whether it’s at home, school, or work you’ve ran into an adverse situation. Now think about that m...

Ep. 102 - Belt On A Shelf

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been following ET for a while you know what he preaches. Go beast mode, never give less than 120%, and outwork the competition. But what h...

Eps 101 - One and Done

07 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Eps. 100 - You Can't Tell Me Nothing

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Whenever you set goals and dreams you realize there are certain things you have to do and have to reach them. You have to be disciplined, consistent, ...

Eps.99 - Old Wives Tale

24 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s podcast the guys welcome two special guests. Cj’s wife Candis and ET’s wife Dede joined the podcast to bring a new take on things. D...

Eps 98 - Hit and Run

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In life we all have one common goal and that’s to be happy. But what is happiness ? How do you become happy ? Once you become happy how do you stay ...

Eps. 97 - Forgive the Unforgivable

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Often times you hear people say you should forgive those who wrong you or hurt you. It may be a parent, a sibling, or even a friend. This week the guy...

Eps. 96 - The Consistency Hack

02 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants to win the game winner, hit the home run, or make a BIG impact in some way. All of those things are great but we forget about the small...

Eps. 95 - A King's Return

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes in life you get treated unfairly and people will spit venom on your name. The natural reaction would be to retaliate. In today’s episode y...

Eps. 94 - Gassed Up

19 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s podcast the guys are speaking directly to current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Josh Hatch joins the podcast and gives an incredible amount...

Tuesday Power Up / Shape Don't Be Shaped

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There are those of you out there who go through life doing what others want you to do instead of what you want to do. You go to college and get degree...

Eps. 93 - Love Conquers

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are back from a fun filled week active week and the topic is LOVE. Specifically Love Conquers, which is the latest viral video from ET. After...

Tuesday Power Up / Best or Nothing

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There are those of you who out there who only give your best when it seems likes the “right opportunity”. You continue to only give 70% or 80% and...

Eps. 92 - A PHD in Addiction

05 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast the guys have a brand new special guest. Dr. Adam Downs who is a specialist and thought leader on the subject of addiction an...

Tuesday Power Up / Earn It

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard the saying “the best things in life are free”. In actuality the best things in life are things that are earned. People just don’t...

Eps. 91 - Grandma's Gun

28 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’re 13 days into the 100 Day Challenge and the guys are talking about how the challenge is going. While the challenge has been very impactful in a...

Tuesday Power Up | Realistic Plans

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When setting goals we often set large goals or make plans that can be somewhat unrealistic. They may not be unrealistic as far as your ability but unr...

Eps. 90 - The Hip Hop Hater

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In life everyone will go through a time where you will experience an extreme amount of negativity and even hate. It can be in your family, at your job...

Tuesday Power Up | PLAN

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody has a dream and everybody has a goal. The problem is that no one has the proper plan to make the dream or goal happen. In order to achieve t...

Eps. 89 - The Baby-Sitters Club

14 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The guy’s have another special guest on this week and it’s health guru Shawn Stevenson. Shawn is the host of "The Model Health Show" and today he ...

Eps. 88 - Dude, Where's My Car ?

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast the squad has a special guest. Financial Guru Rob Wilson joins the squad and the discussion is about money. The guys talk a l...

Expansion

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to expand your territory. Expand means to become or make larger, or more extensive. Often times in life things seem to be good or even gre...

Eps. 87 - Risky Business

31 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As entrepreneurs it could be very tempting to take shortcuts and cut corners to get ahead. In business we learn that ethics and integrity are very imp...

Own It!

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Opportunities will not come your way every single day. For some of you when the opportunities present themselves you get scared or you get nervous. Yo...

Eps. 86 - Instagram Vegan

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The journey of entrepreneurship is not easy and as a small company things are even harder. In this episode the guys discuss the growing pains of ETA w...

Eps. 85 - The Sweatpants Life

17 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you start something and not put 120% into it ? Have you ever experienced having days, weeks, or months where you just weren’t performin...

Get Your Reps Up

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In order to go from one level to the next we have to use the tool of repetition. Using repetition will allow you to exercise that skill and although y...

Embrace Your Transition

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There comes a time in our lives where we have to transition. What gets us to one level of success will not alway help us get to the next level of succ...

Eps. 84 - Hard Knock Life

10 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like you were doing great in life but you have a friend, a spouse, or maybe even your kids who complain about those 1 or 2 things you don’...

Power Up - Just Add Value

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

**Note** ET was in the Airport while recording this power up. Please excuse any background noise.**  Many people want to meet influential and powerf...

Eps. 83 - Good Cop, Bad Cop & Dispatch

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you go from being just good to being great ? What does it take ? In today’s episode of The Secret To Success podcast ET walks the guys throug...

Tuesday Power Up - The Cowardly Lion

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This Power Up episode is about courage. The courage you need to get to the next level is inside of you but you have to own it. Stop comparing yourself...

Eps. 82 - Optical Illusion

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is dedicated to Bryant Kilgo whose life was impacted greatly by ET. ET had an opportunity to meet his mother who informed him that Brya...

Tuesday Power Up - Speed Hack

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Power Up episode ET talks about the importance of speed and how procrastination can and will sabotage you. You can't keep waiting and delay...

Eps. 81 - Jerk On A Plane

20 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The guys have an eventful fun filled weekend. Karl and his family took a trip up north for the first time, CJ and his family hung out in Michigan for ...

The Inability To Forecast

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this POWER - UP, ET shares:  1. The importance of forecasting  2. Speak It, Believe It  3. No more procrastination

Eps. 80 - I Don't Sell Weed

13 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are still in Houston after the Stay Ready conference and their experiences are the subject of this week’s podcast episode. After meeting ga...

Eps.79 - My Secret Super Power

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The guys recorded their first live podcast in front of an audience last week and it’s probably the best podcast episode ever. Karl kicks off the epi...

Master Your Moves

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tuesday Power-Up, ET talks about choosing to take control of your life and staying ahead of your competition.

Eps. 78 - First The Fat Boys Break Up...

29 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve seen some of the best dynamic duos create history in their fields and ultimately break up. The most recent break up is with ESPN’s Mike & Mi...

Think About What You're Thinking About

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Power-Up:   1.Conquer Losing 2.On your Mark, Get Set, Go 3.A Perfect World

Eps.77 - Good Morning Mr. Bill

22 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are back this week and they kick off today’s episode with a weekend recap. Baby Avery turned one, the guys in Lansing did more demolition o...

Eps. 76 - A Seat At The Table

15 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to sit at the table with important people ? In this week’s episode ET, CJ, & Karl walk us through what it takes to get to sit down...

We Got That Power!

14 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Check out this all new-weekly message from ET. In today's power-up message from ET...Faith over Fear, Destroy Doubt and Discover Untapped Power.

Eps. 75 - Louis Vuitton Don

08 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Titles: Louis Vuitton Don   1. Spoiled Rotten   2. To whom much is given   3. Substitute CJ   4. Febreze   5. Shake it off

Eps. 73 - On Your Mark....Get Set

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode: 1. Liked Not Loved 2. President of Nothing 3. Hood Science 4. Big Middle Little 5. Bump and Grind

Eps. 72 - There Is No Finish Line

18 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode... 1. ET Got Discouraged 2. Dede, Bread & Eggs 3. Want vs Willing 4. The New Discipline  5. Mother's Day Dusting

Eps. 71 - The Missing Piece

11 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode... 1. #HumbleBrag  2. All Hard Work, No Talent? 3. Broken NBA Dreams  4. Hatches Huddle  5. Small Dog, Big Bite

Eps.70 - Anger Mismanagement

04 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode... 1. Grocery Store Thug  2. Road Runner  3. Onion Ring Bling  4. On Top Of The A  5. I've Been Reborn

Eps.69 - No More NoseBleeds

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode... 1. Indecent Proposal  2. A Perfect Stranger  3. The Giving Game  4. Baby Brontosaurus 5. Personal Freedom

Ep. 68 - You're Dead To Me

20 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode... 1. The Broccoli Shuffle 2. No More Mr. Cool 3. ET The Hip Hop Hypocrite 4. Good to Great to Average 5. The Walking Dead

Ep. 67 - Death of The Dad Bod

13 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode... 1. Poor Baby  2. Fluffy Fathers  3. Sour Cream or Else  4. The Sleep Guru  5. Cave Man

Ep. 66 - The Happiest Place On Earth

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode... 1. Killer Kernels  2. Ghost Stories  3. Google It  4. Lost Nugget 5. Bajan Blessing

Ep. 65 - Cubic Zirconia

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode... 1. It goes down in the DM(V)  2. Fake It Till' You BREAK It! 3. ET Schools Karl & CJ  4. Magical Moments & Goatees  5. Hung...

Ep. 64 - A Guy In Dubai

23 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode... 1. Pajamas and Chocolate Stains  2. ET said what?  3. Redmon's Resurrection  4. Ball So Hard  5. DD's Disbelief

Eps. 63 - The Confidence Hack

16 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode... 1. I Ball Better than Jordan 2. Spare the Rod Spoil The Child  3. Culture vs Strategy  4. Karl's Secret Potion

Ep. 62 - The Mall Heist

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode: 1. Pablo Escobar 2. Self Driving Vehicle 3. Toy Story 4. The Greatest Amongst Us 5. Wedding Crasher

Eps. 61 - Wish Granted

02 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode...   1. Senior Citizen  2. Josh's Wish  3. Liar Liar  4. Balancing Act  5. Cereal Killer

Eps. 60 - Deep Cover

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode... 1. He did it again  2. Return of GMG 3. ET goes to bed  4. CJ and Karl lose it.

Eps.59 - Tape This

17 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode... 1. Dilsey's Debut 2. Karl's Laker Try-Out 3. Ken's Coffee Knot 4. A Wise Man Once Said 5. A Text Deferred

Eps. 58 - Don't Call It A Comeback

09 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode... 1. Mr. Sensitivity  2. ET Gets Mobbed  3. 5, 18, 23 4. It's Business Not Personal  5. A Hero Asks A Favor

Eps.57 - Mr. Clean

02 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode:  1. A Family Affair  2. 23 3. Uncensored 4. GMG 5. Molly Maid

Eps. 56 - All Systems Go

26 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode...   1. ET ain't for the small talk 2. P7D 3. Van Noy  4. Bok Choy  5. Don't be Stupid

Eps .55 - Cold Blooded

19 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode... 1. Mama there goes that man  2. New Year Same Story  3. Kill or be killed  4. You're a loser  5. It's not too late

Eps. 54 - A Giant Mistake

13 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode... 1. South Beach Blunder  2. Down Goes The Champ 3. Lions of the Caribbean  4. Snowmegedon 2?  5. Nugget of All Nuggets

Eps.53 - Oh You Mad

05 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year!! It's a New Year and a New Grind! ET and Karl share their interesting new year experience and plans for ETA in 2017.  In this episod...

Eps 52 - Resolution Proof

29 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Resolutions. We've all made one, and most of us have broken one. Will this be the year where you uphold your resolution? Find out how to end the brok...