Grab Life Big Podcast

Gobundance
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The Grab Life Big Podcast is about what it really takes to build a bigger life. Through real conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, athletes, and leaders, we explore the lessons and experiences that shaped their success. From wealth and business to health, relationships, adventure, and purpose, each episode brings honest stories and hard-earned lessons to inspire you to think bigger, live intentionally, and grab life big.

  1. 2d ago

    How Spartan Founder Joe De Sena Almost Died Building a Fitness Empire

    Joe De Sena gets into what it really takes to build something great and keep going when things get hard. He shares stories from building Spartan, pushing himself to his limits, raising driven kids, and making it through some of the toughest moments in his life and business. - Matt and Joe also talk about failure, discipline, work-life balance, social media, entrepreneurship, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is keep showing up and doing the work. - Chapters: 0:00 What kept Joe going with Spartan 2:57 How Spartan started 3:44 The scrappiness every entrepreneur needs 5:40 Raising driven kids when they already have everything 8:32 The wrestling story that changed Joe’s approach to parenting 14:49 Why failure and reps matter 15:28 The health scare that nearly killed Joe 20:18 Getting uncomfortable on purpose 21:28 Building resilience through physical hardship 23:48 Project 7 and the world’s toughest races 26:17 Why work-life balance doesn’t exist 29:04 The problem with phone addiction 33:52 How COVID nearly destroyed Spartan 40:00 The standards don’t change when life gets hard 41:22 Persistence, discipline and refusing to quit 44:13 Success, significance and gratitude 45:32 Matt King on Gobundance and accountability 51:40 What’s next for Joe De Sena and Matt King Learn More About Gobundancehttps://www.gobundance.com/Gobundance is a member-led mastermind built for the chasers, the overachievers, and the perpetual dreamers. Here, we aim to provide the accountability, support, adventure, and education you need in your journey to becoming a better man, husband, father, friend, and entrepreneur.Want to connect with our community?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gobundanceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegblTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gobundanceofficialFollow us on Instagram:Joe De Sena: https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena/Matt King: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx/

  2. Sep 24

    Mike Egan: Bilateral Amputee Covers 152 Miles in 24 Hours (world record)

    Mike Egan pushed 152 miles in 24 hours to set a world record, but for him, the bigger challenge has always been discovering how far he can go. In this episode, Mike shares his journey from adaptive CrossFit to Backyard Ultras, why he chooses discomfort as a way to grow, and how he balances pushing his limits with being a husband and father.-He also opens up about learning to ask for help, the power of the Backyard Ultra community, and why sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen when you reach the point where you want to quit.-0:00 World record backstory & breaking the cycle as a father7:54 How Mike met his wife10:38 Finding purpose through adaptive fitness12:38 From CrossFit to endurance racing14:57 Breaking the 24-hour world record: 152 miles17:45 Discovering Backyard Ultras21:38 Why goals can become mental limits24:58 Turning grief into growth26:01 Is suffering necessary for growth?31:22 Why we’ve become too comfortable36:58 Getting out of the wheelchair & refusing to quit38:38 Learning to ask for help43:13 The Backyard Ultra community49:09 Balancing extreme goals with family54:01 Training yourself to keep going56:08 What pushing your limits teaches you59:11 Staying grounded through success1:04:44 Closing thoughts & what’s next-Learn More About Gobundancehttps://www.gobundance.com/-Gobundance is a member-led mastermind built for the chasers, the overachievers, and the perpetual dreamers. Here, we aim to provide the accountability, support, adventure, and education you need in your journey to becoming a better man, husband, father, friend, and entrepreneur.-Want to connect with our community?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gobundanceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegblTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gobundanceofficial-Follow us on Instagram:-Mike Egan: https://www.instagram.com/mj_egan/-Matt King: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx/

  3. Sep 17

    Are We in an AI Bubble? Money, Markets & Raising Kids

    Matt King and Pat Hiban sit down for a new Grab Life Big roundtable to share their perspectives on interest rates, investing, cash, the rise of AI, and whether the market is getting caught up in another bubble. - They also dig into what actually deserves your attention, raising independent kids, family businesses, natural consequences, and why giving your kids your time may matter more than giving them every opportunity. - Chapters: 0:00 Intro & the new Grab Life Big format 3:00 Interest rates & the economy 7:35 The Backyard Ultra & moving forward 10:30 Staying scrappy & resourceful 20:45 “Cash is trash” & media influence 26:00 Having a vision vs. consuming the news 32:00 Are we in an AI bubble? 40:00 The rising cost of AI 44:00 What to do with your money 1:00:00 Occam’s razor & logical thinking 1:05:30 Should your kids join the family business? 1:12:00 Entrepreneurship vs. discipline 1:22:00 Why kids struggle in their 20s 1:28:15 Failure & helicopter parenting 1:38:00 Closing thoughts & what’s next - Learn More About Gobundancehttps://www.gobundance.com/-Gobundance is a member-led mastermind built for the chasers, the overachievers, and the perpetual dreamers. Here, we aim to provide the accountability, support, adventure, and education you need in your journey to becoming a better man, husband, father, friend, and entrepreneur. - Want to connect with our community? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gobundance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gobundanceofficial - Follow us on - Instagram: Matt King: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx/ Pat Hiban: https://www.instagram.com/wiggyhiban/

  4. Sep 11

    Matt Johnson: The Truth about Project 7

    Matt Johnson joins the Grab Life Big Podcast to unpack Project Seven, his attempt to complete seven Ironmans in seven days while raising money and awareness for veterans. - He shares what happened when his body finally had nothing left to give, why he considers the experience a success despite falling short of seven, and how the journey forced him to confront childhood trauma, faith, giving back, and his constant need to push harder. Now, Matt is learning what it looks like to slow down, be present, and find peace without needing to know what challenge comes next. - Chapters 0:00 Project Seven, Cam Hanes & the seawall moment 2:00 The power of your why & sharing failure 5:00 Was Project Seven a success? 6:40 Changing standards & redefining a win 8:35 Mental health, childhood trauma & therapy 12:15 The road to Project Seven 17:10 How Project Seven was conceived 19:40 Days 1-4 & hitting the wall 23:00 Logistical challenges & adapting the plan 28:15 The physical toll of Days 6 & 7 34:00 The decision to stop 38:30 Learning to celebrate & Valor Fit 43:00 Giving back & following intuition 51:00 Woodbine Elementary & remembering where he came from 57:00 What Project Seven was really about & what’s next 59:30 Recovery, slowing down & finding peace 1:06:00 Being okay with not knowing what’s next 1:10:00 Impact, gratitude & buying back your time - Learn More About Gobundance https://www.gobundance.com/ Gobundance is a member-led mastermind built for the chasers, the overachievers, and the perpetual dreamers. Here, we aim to provide the accountability, support, adventure, and education you need in your journey to becoming a better man, husband, father, friend, and entrepreneur. - Want to connect with our community?Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gobundance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gobundanceofficial - Follow Us on Socials  Matt King  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx/ Matt Johnson  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattjohnson__/

    Matt Johnson: The Truth about Project 7

  5. May 27

    061: 2000 Miles To Go...

    2000 Mile Bike Ride From Mexico To Canada https://www.BackTheRide.comMy Personal Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@mattkingatx I’m sitting at the border looking at the road ahead knowing the next 2,000 miles are going to test me in every way possible. Physically. Mentally. Emotionally. theRide was never about proving how tough we are. It’s about proving what’s possible when people come together for something bigger than themselves. In this episode, I share what’s going through my mind the night before we leave Mexico and head toward Canada. You’ll also meet a few of the people behind this mission — the crew helping make this journey possible every single day. We’re riding to raise $1,000,000 and deliver real impact to people and communities who need hope put into motion.Listen On Spotify & Apple https://tr.ee/ta0ZzUejCIConnect With MattWebsite: http://themattking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattking.atx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmatthewr/ #gobundance #podcast The Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe

  6. May 19

    060: One Week From A 2000 Mile Journey Mexico to Canada

    2000 Mile Bike Ride From Mexico To Canada https://www.BackTheRide.comToday we pulled together the best moments from the episodes leading up to theRide.theRide has become a test of commitment, discomfort, discipline, leadership, and who we become when there’s no easy way out. In this mashup episode, we talk about why hard things matter, what happens when you push past your limits, and why most people never truly test themselves.You’ll hear moments from my conversations with Joey Hassett, Rob Sembiante, theRide crew, and reflections from my own preparation leading into theRide from Mexico to Canada.No turning back now.My Personal Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@mattkingatx Listen On Spotify & Apple https://tr.ee/ta0ZzUejCIConnect With MattWebsite: http://themattking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattking.atx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmatthewr/ #gobundance #podcast The Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe

  7. May 12

    059: Joey Hassett | What My Coach Taught Me About Endurance & Suffering

    2000 Mile Bike Ride From Mexico To Canada https://www.BackTheRide.comToday I sit down with endurance coach and nutrition expert Joey Hassett to talk about what it actually takes to prepare for extreme endurance events. We break down the biggest mistakes people make in marathons and ultras, why nutrition matters more than most athletes realize, and what I’ve learned from him while training to ride my bike from Mexico to Canada. This conversation completely changed the way I think about recovery, discipline, and pushing through hard things. If you’ve ever wanted to test yourself physically or mentally, this episode will make you rethink what’s possible.Watch The Episode On YouTube https://youtu.be/wuTaaEClmaM Connect With MattWebsite: http://themattking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattking.atx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmatthewr/ #gobundance #podcast The Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe

  8. May 5

    058: The Real Cost of Saying Yes

    https://www.BackTheRide.comMy Personal Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@mattkingatx Today I talk about the one moment that actually matters—the moment you say something out loud and it becomes real. I break down why the hardest part isn’t doing the work, it’s living in the loop of “should I or shouldn’t I.” I also get honest about what commitment really costs—your time, your identity, and the low days nobody prepares you for. If you’ve been circling something, this is your push to stop thinking and finally decide.Listen On Spotify & Apple https://tr.ee/ta0ZzUejCIConnect With MattWebsite: http://themattking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattking.atx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmatthewr/ #gobundance #podcast The Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe

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The Grab Life Big Podcast is about what it really takes to build a bigger life. Through real conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, athletes, and leaders, we explore the lessons and experiences that shaped their success. From wealth and business to health, relationships, adventure, and purpose, each episode brings honest stories and hard-earned lessons to inspire you to think bigger, live intentionally, and grab life big.

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  • Creator
    Gobundance
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    484
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gobundance
  • Show Website
    Grab Life Big Podcast

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