Todays The Day

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Welcome to Todays The Day hosted by Zack Andersen. This podcast centers around the experiences and conversations Zack has had that have led him to be a success. Zack focuses on how wellness and business coincide and how perspective can change everything. Join Zack as he interviews industry leaders, NBA players, amazon number one best sellers and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. FEB 10

    CJ Pilling: From Rookie to Regional Leader in Door-to-Door Solar

    In this episode of Today’s the Day, Zack kicks off a new series featuring the closest people in his circle—the ones who are building, scaling, and leading the charge inside Meraki. First up is CJ Pilling: one of Zack’s closest friends, a top-tier producer, and a rising leader in the Sunrun ecosystem. CJ shares his raw journey from a blitz recruit to running a multimillion-dollar solar team. Whether you’re new to sales or a vet in the game, this one is pure gold. 00:00 | Introduction – Kicking Off the Series 02:10 | CJ’s Story – Kaysville to Commission King 04:00 | The Blitz That Changed Everything 06:45 | Early Solar Days & Burning Out 08:55 | Why He Left the Dealer Model 11:36 | What Makes an Org Worth Joining 15:17 | D2D: Not Sacrifice, Just Inconvenience 17:03 | CJ’s Life Philosophy: 4 Pillars 19:30 | “Solar Is Dead” – Debunking the Narrative 22:17 | Why Sunrun’s Position Is Untouchable 25:08 | The 3 Keys to CJ’s Success 27:49 | Habits, Identity & Leading by Example 31:40 | How He Hit $300K+ in Just 2 Years 33:39 | A-Rep vs B-Rep: The Difference Maker 36:07 | Getting Out of a Slump: The “One More” Rule 39:37 | Why Quitting is the Real Loss 42:48 | Why Join CJ, Meraki & This Squad 46:50 | What We Do Better Than Anyone Else 47:44 | Final Word – Legacy in the Making Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  2. JAN 27

    Drew Overson: You Can’t Beat Someone Who Doesn’t Quit

    In this episode of Today’s the Day, Zack Anderson sits down with Drew Overson, an unstoppable force who’s proving that limits are only real if you accept them. Born with cerebral palsy, Drew has turned what many would see as a setback into his greatest source of strength. From grinding through a full summer of door-to-door sales on a scooter, to mastering his mindset and redefining his self-talk, Drew’s journey is packed with grit, heart, and straight-up truth. You’ll learn how to build a bulletproof attitude, navigate fear, push past limits, and adopt the one principle that can change your life: you can’t beat someone who doesn’t quit. Whether you’re in sales, building something big, or just need a mindset reset—this one’s for you. 00:00 | Opening Hype & Guest Intro 02:06 | One Good Reason to Go for It 02:59 | Drew’s Journey with Cerebral Palsy 04:21 | Why Excuses Don’t Live Here 06:51 | Shifting from Victim to Victor 07:08 | The Childhood Moment That Changed Everything 10:11 | Wisdom from Drew’s Dad 12:52 | Golf, Competition & Finding an Equal Arena 14:15 | First Impressions of Door-to-Door Sales 17:11 | The Decision to Go All In 19:53 | Choosing Grit Over Excuses 21:04 | The Hardest Moments of the Summer 24:14 | How He Nearly Quit—and Why He Didn’t 27:04 | Facing the Mirror: Who Am I Under Pressure? 29:05 | Lessons From the Doors: Self-Talk & Mindset Work 30:22 | Battling the Inner Critic on the Pavement 31:23 | Becoming Your Own Hype Man 34:18 | Drew’s Sisu Mindset 36:34 | The Power of Never Quitting 38:44 | Best Training Takeaways: Framing & Mentality 40:06 | Rookie vs. First-Year: Language Matters 42:56 | UPW Firewalk: Fear, Courage & Breakthroughs 44:13 | Walking Across Fire with Cerebral Palsy 46:07 | Everything You Want is on the Other Side of Fear 48:38 | Outworking Everyone With Purpose 49:35 | Inputs vs. Outputs: Trusting the Process 51:34 | The Realest Feeling on the Other Side of Fear 52:34 | Final Lessons & Legacy Mindset Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  3. JAN 6

    Tyler Williams: Leadership That Actually Scales

    What separates good leaders from truly elite ones? In this episode of Today’s the Day, Zack Anderson sits down with Ty Williams—one of the most respected leaders in door-to-door—to unpack the mindset, discipline, and habits behind sustained leadership success. This conversation goes deep into perspective, responsibility, and why impact always beats comfort. Ty shares why venting kills growth, how formal structure strengthens relationships, and the surprising discipline that keeps top leaders grounded for decades. You’ll learn how to maintain perspective during chaos, why most leaders confuse being helpful with being impactful, and how to build systems that actually scale people—not just results. If you lead teams, manage people, or want to level up personally, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership. 00:00 | Why Ty Is Considered an Elite Leader02:10 | Reinvention, Entropy, and Staying Relevant06:45 | Gratitude, Perspective, and the “Cosmic Intersection”11:20 | Quarterly Planning That Actually Works17:45 | Why Venting Is a Leadership Trap23:30 | Perspective During Conflict and Chaos30:10 | Language, Mindset, and Asking Better Questions36:50 | Formality vs Informality in Leadership44:10 | One-on-Ones, Scorecards, and Accountability50:55 | Being Impactful vs Being Helpful56:40 | Becoming Undeniable as a Leader01:00:15 | Final Leadership Lessons & Closing Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  4. 12/09/2025

    The Trap That Steals Your Joy

    In this solo episode, Zack Anderson opens up about a powerful realization that reshaped how he views success, relationships, and daily life. After years of leading top-performing sales teams and navigating personal growth, Zack shares a mindset shift that helped him break free from dissatisfaction and rekindle his gratitude. Drawing from his recent experiences in Tony Robbins’ Platinum community, Zack introduces the Law of Familiarity—a silent force that can make even the most incredible things in life feel ordinary. He explores how this principle explains why high achievers often feel unfulfilled and how you can consciously fight back against it. With relatable stories and a clear call to action, this episode will inspire you to see your relationships, career, and life with fresh eyes. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling “not enough” despite having so much, this episode is your reset button. 00:00 | Opening Thoughts & Gratitude Trap 01:04 | The Problem with “Not Enough” Thinking 02:27 | When Success Feels Like Failure 03:45 | Why Perspective Gets Warped Over Time 05:05 | Lessons from Tony Robbins’ Platinum Experience 06:01 | The Law of Familiarity Explained 08:42 | Real Talk: How Familiarity Shows Up in Relationships 09:54 | Career Complacency and Missed Gratitude 10:29 | How to Combat the Law of Familiarity 12:19 | Shifting from Entitlement to Appreciation 13:32 | Channeling Your Younger Self’s Perspective 14:25 | Final Challenge & What’s Coming Next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  5. 10/07/2025

    Why Failing Is the Fastest Way to Win

    In this solo episode, Zack Andersen opens up about the most important lesson he wishes he understood during his first year in door-to-door sales — the power of failure. From struggling as the lowest performer on the board to leading others in business and sales, Zack reveals how embracing failure became the foundation of his success. 00:00 | Welcome & Episode Intro Zack kicks off the episode and introduces the key lesson that shaped his career. 00:23 | The Hardest Lesson from Year One Zack shares the reality of his first year in door-to-door sales — fear, discomfort, and uncertainty. 01:14 | Facing the Struggle How knocking on doors tested his confidence and mindset. 02:10 | The Summer of Failing Forward Why seeing his name at the bottom of the leaderboard became a turning point. 03:22 | A New Perspective on Failure The powerful mindset shift that helped Zack embrace the idea that “the great ones are professional failures.” 04:36 | The Truth About Success How embracing failure led to long-term growth, leadership, and business success. 05:37 | Lessons from Coaching Others What Zack teaches his reps about failure, confidence, and emotional resilience. 06:48 | Redefining Failure How to view every setback as a lesson and step toward mastery. 07:39 | Applying It to Life & Business Turning the principle of failing forward into a daily advantage. 08:21 | Final Challenge & Takeaway Zack’s closing message: welcome failure, learn fast, and grow stronger every time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min

  6. 09/23/2025

    How to Take Back Control of Your Focus & Energy

    Zack Andersen, high-performance coach and mindset strategist, unpacks how to navigate tragedy, protect your focus, and create empowering beliefs that fuel resilience and growth. Drawing on Tony Robbins’ frameworks, he reveals how to stop outsourcing fulfillment and instead design rules that make it easy to feel good—and hard to spiral. In this episode, Zack shares: Why chasing success without inner alignment leaves you unfulfilledHow “where focus goes, energy flows” can transform your daily stateSimple practices—gratitude, journaling, spoken acknowledgments—that train your mind for abundanceThe two forces shaping your life: beliefs and values, and how to redesign themHow to make fulfillment achievable by rewriting your emotional “rules”Practical ways to shift from hustle and scarcity into flow and gratitude This isn’t just about mindset—it’s about reclaiming your attention, raising your energy, and creating a life aligned with your values. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or someone navigating challenges, Zack’s tools will help you re-center and grow stronger. Chapters 00:00 | Welcome & framing the episode 00:30 | Addressing recent tragedy & condolences 01:48 | Why this conversation matters now 02:47 | The success myth: chasing feelings through outcomes 04:37 | Principle #1: Where focus goes, energy flows 05:06 | Winning on paper, scarce in spirit 06:06 | Guard your attention: politics, fear, and focus 06:27 | Train your focus with gratitude 06:55 | Tools: journaling, goals, gratitude out loud 07:14 | You attract what you repeatedly think about 07:52 | Principle #2: The two forces—beliefs & values 08:07 | Beliefs: rules you set to feel emotions 08:31 | Values: states you want (and avoid) daily 09:12 | Exercise: map desired feelings to beliefs 09:27 | Making fulfillment achievable (not impossible) 10:05 | Stop making negative emotions too easy 11:03 | Hustle vs. flow: finding the middle 11:42 | Redesign your rules: easy to feel good 11:58 | If you’re spiraling, rebalance your focus 12:34 | Choose abundant focus + pursue positive change 12:54 | Teaser for deeper values/beliefs episode 13:12 | Closing thoughts & prayers 13:26 | Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min

  7. 09/09/2025

    Win or Learn: The Champion Mindset with Zack Andersen

    In this solo episode of Today’s the Day, Zack Andersen shares a powerful story about failure, resilience, and identity. Drawing from his early struggles in door-to-door sales, Zack unpacks the lessons that shaped his belief that true champions aren’t defined by never failing, but by how they rise after setbacks. You’ll hear how an unexpected bet from a mentor fueled his drive, why embracing failure as learning changed his trajectory, and how adopting a “champion mindset” can transform your approach to business and life. Whether you’re in sales, entrepreneurship, or simply navigating tough seasons, this episode will inspire you to reframe failure as your greatest teacher. 00:00 | Introduction & Purpose of the Series 00:37 | Why Shorter, Principle-Based Episodes Matter 01:13 | Setting the Stage: Learning Through Failure 01:29 | Entering Door-to-Door Sales at Vivint 01:55 | First Summer Struggles and Humbling Results 03:10 | Facing Comparison and Embarrassment 03:35 | The Kickoff Event & The $5K Bet 04:54 | A Vote of Confidence That Sparked Change 05:43 | Building Identity Around Resilience 06:13 | Win or Learn: Redefining Failure 06:39 | From Failure to Hero Story 07:08 | Applying the Champion Mindset to Any Setback 07:20 | Champions Are Comeback Artists 08:29 | A Bet Against the Champion Is a Bad Bet 09:29 | Why Failure Creates Legends 09:58 | Closing Thoughts & Motivation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min

  8. 08/26/2025

    The 5 Daily Habits That Kill Fear and Build Courage

    In this solo episode of Today’s the Day, Zack unpacks one of the most common but crippling challenges leaders and entrepreneurs face: living in fear instead of faith and certainty. Drawing from personal stories of both struggle and success, he reveals why fear erodes confidence, fulfillment, and energy even in seasons of outward achievement—and how shifting into courage unlocks lasting momentum. Zack breaks down Tony Robbins’ framework of five keys to get out of fear and shares how each has transformed his own journey. He explores the importance of feeding the mind with real learning instead of shallow motivation, building strength through disciplined care of the body, and intentionally choosing role models who make possibility real. He also explains why proximity is power, for better or worse, and why giving more than you expect to receive is the foundation of an abundant mindset. Listeners will walk away with practical tools to evaluate where they currently stand in these five areas and how to recommit to growth, resilience, and courage. Whether in business, leadership, or personal life, this episode is a guide to breaking out of scarcity and stepping fully into strength. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
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Welcome to Todays The Day hosted by Zack Andersen. This podcast centers around the experiences and conversations Zack has had that have led him to be a success. Zack focuses on how wellness and business coincide and how perspective can change everything. Join Zack as he interviews industry leaders, NBA players, amazon number one best sellers and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    NINETY EIGHT NETWORK
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © NINETY EIGHT STUDIOS
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