The Phil Bohol Show

Phil Bohol
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Welcome to The Phil Bohol Show, hosted by USMC veteran, mindset coach, sales expert, self-made entrepreneur, husband, and father, Phil Bohol. On this podcast, we don't just offer strategies — we offer a war cry, a call to arms, a challenge to rise, to break free from the shackles of mediocrity. You’ll learn the raw truth on how to break your limitations, scale your business to 7-figures, and level up every area of your life. Together, we won't just face challenges. We will crush them. Relentlessly.

  1. MAR 13

    Do Men Struggle With Avoidance? | EP 49

    This episode is for anyone who keeps themselves busy but avoids the one thing that actually needs to be faced. If you’re building a business, chasing growth, and still finding yourself numbing out, self-sabotaging, or feeling blocked, this entrepreneur-focused conversation goes straight to the root. Phil breaks down avoidance in simple, uncomfortable terms. Avoidance is not laziness. It’s the habit of looking away from thoughts, emotions, or experiences that feel threatening. Instead of facing them, many men distract themselves through alcohol, substances, overwork, or constant noise. The problem isn’t the distraction itself. It’s what the distraction is protecting you from seeing. Drawing from his own experience, Phil explains how unresolved childhood trauma quietly shaped his behaviors for years. He shares how emotional pain from early family events became a subconscious lens that influenced his decisions, habits, and self-destructive patterns long into adulthood. That pain didn’t disappear. It just hid behind busyness. A core idea in the episode is this. Avoidance clouds judgment. When personal pain is left unexamined, it leaks into business as hesitation, inconsistency, fear of growth, and self-sabotage. That’s why many people think they have money problems or business problems when the real issue is internal. Phil introduces a practical way to confront avoidance. Stillness. Silence. Writing without filtering. He explains why sitting alone with your thoughts feels unbearable for many people and how that discomfort is a signal, not a flaw. The moment you stop trying to curate your thoughts and instead write exactly what comes up, patterns begin to surface. This is not therapy talk or motivation. It’s a discipline. Facing what you’ve been avoiding creates clarity. Clarity creates better decisions. Better decisions create momentum in business and life. Key TakeawaysWhat avoidance actually looks like in high-performing menWhy numbing behaviors lead to self-sabotageHow unresolved trauma blocks business growthA simple writing exercise to uncover what you’re avoidingWhy sitting in silence reveals more than constant actionThis episode reflects Phil Bohol’s broader work around mindset, self-mastery, and leadership. It’s part of an ongoing message about fixing the internal bottlenecks that no strategy can override. Listen with the intention to slow down, turn inward, and face the thing you’ve been avoiding. That work is uncomfortable, but it’s also the doorway to real progress.   📌 Like, Share & Subscribe for more battle-tested business scaling, personal development, and mindset training   Get my 30-Part Series (free) to scale your business in the next 30 days.: https://philbohol.com/subscribe   Want to learn how we’re helping Military Veteran Entrepreneurs scale? https://philbohol.com/get-access   Connect with me personally: • Podcast | https://www.philbohol.com/podcast  • Instagram |   https://www.instagram.com/philbohol • Facebook |   https://www.facebook.com/phil.bohol • Twitter X |   https://x.com/philbohol_

    12 min

  2. MAR 6

    Success Secret: Play The Long Game | EP 48

    This episode is for anyone trying to build something bigger than themselves while navigating pressure, responsibility, and self-doubt. If you’re an entrepreneur who keeps waiting for clarity before taking action, this business podcast conversation challenges that approach and offers a more sustainable way forward. Phil reflects on recent life updates and conversations with people who wanted to launch businesses, grow momentum, or break through plateaus but froze instead. He explains how the desire for perfect clarity often becomes the reason progress stops. In business, waiting to feel confident before acting usually leads to inaction. Real confidence is built after action, not before it. Using a simple but powerful analogy from everyday life, Phil breaks down how overwhelm works. When there’s too much to do, people shut down. The solution isn’t doing everything at once. It’s choosing a starting point and moving one step at a time. Action creates a new vantage point, and that vantage point creates clarity. A recurring theme in the episode is focus. Phil explains why trying to clean everything off your plate at once leads to burnout and why slow, intentional movement produces better long-term results. Drawing on lessons from the Marine Corps, he reinforces the principle that slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. Consistency beats intensity when the goal is durability. Phil also shares parts of his own journey, including business setbacks, leadership mistakes, family pressure, and seasons of doubt. He explains how personal development, mindset shifts, and changing his definition of success allowed him to keep moving forward even when things felt heavy. Growth didn’t remove challenges. It increased responsibility. The episode emphasizes the long game. Business success comes with cycles of momentum and collapse. The difference between people who win and people who quit is not talent. It’s the ability to keep moving, learning the lesson, and adapting when things get hard. Key TakeawaysWhy waiting for clarity often keeps entrepreneurs stuckHow action creates confidence, not the other way aroundA practical way to reduce overwhelm and regain focusWhy slow, intentional progress beats rushed intensityHow mindset and personal development support long-term growthThis episode reflects Phil Bohol’s broader body of work around mindset, discipline, and execution. It’s part of an ongoing documentation of what it really takes to build a business, raise a family, and keep going through uncertainty. Listen with the intention to reflect, simplify your next move, and take one step forward. Momentum is built by movement, not perfection.   📌 Like, Share & Subscribe for more battle-tested business scaling, personal development, and mindset training   Get my 30-Part Series (free) to scale your business in the next 30 days.: https://philbohol.com/subscribe   Want to learn how we’re helping Military Veteran Entrepreneurs scale? https://philbohol.com/get-access   Connect with me personally: • Podcast | https://www.philbohol.com/podcast  • Instagram |   https://www.instagram.com/philbohol • Facebook |   https://www.facebook.com/phil.bohol • Twitter X |   https://x.com/philbohol_

    22 min

  3. FEB 27

    Love Your Kids | EP 47

    This episode is for business owners, fathers, and mothers who believe they are providing for their children, but quietly worry they are not truly present. If you are chasing success while feeling the weight of time slipping by, this entrepreneur-focused conversation reframes what love, leadership, and responsibility actually look like at home. Phil records this episode on his daughter’s fifth birthday, which sets the tone immediately. He explains that loving your kids is not just about sacrifice, money, or long hours at work. Love is built through presence, attention, and shared moments. No level of business success can replace the absence of connection. Drawing from his own childhood, Phil reflects on how little he truly knew about his parents beyond surface details. He challenges listeners to ask a hard question. Is providing financially enough if your children don’t know who you are, what you care about, or how to connect with you emotionally? Throughout the episode, Phil emphasizes the importance of slowing down. He explains why inviting your kids into everyday tasks, even when it takes longer, creates core memories that shape how they view love, safety, and leadership. Being present is not about grand gestures. It is about choosing involvement over efficiency. Phil also addresses boundaries. Building a business requires discipline, but family time must be protected. When work bleeds into every evening and weekend, children learn that they come second. Phil shares why intentional cutoff times and fully present family windows are essential for both success and peace. At its core, this episode is about perspective. Childhood is short. The years move fast. Phil reminds listeners that one day, the opportunity to create memories will be gone, regardless of how much money was made. Key TakeawaysWhy presence matters more than provision for childrenHow absence shapes a child’s view of love and leadershipWhy involving kids in everyday moments builds stronger bondsHow to set boundaries between business and family timeThe long-term cost of prioritizing work over connectionThis episode reflects Phil Bohol’s broader work around mindset, leadership, and intentional living. It is not about guilt or perfection. It is about awareness, discipline, and choosing what truly matters while you still can. Listen with the intention to slow down, reassess your priorities, and show up fully for the people who will remember how you made them feel long after the business goals are met. 📌 Like, Share & Subscribe for more battle-tested business scaling, personal development, and mindset training   Get my 30-Part Series (free) to scale your business in the next 30 days.: https://philbohol.com/subscribe   Want to learn how we’re helping Military Veteran Entrepreneurs scale? https://philbohol.com/get-access   Connect with me personally: • Podcast | https://www.philbohol.com/podcast  • Instagram |   https://www.instagram.com/philbohol • Facebook |   https://www.facebook.com/phil.bohol • Twitter X |   https://x.com/philbohol_

    11 min

  4. FEB 20

    Fatherless Men Theory | EP 46

    This episode is for men who feel driven but internally unsettled. If you’re an entrepreneur, husband, or father carrying unresolved anger, pressure, or self-doubt that you can’t fully explain, this business and entrepreneur podcast episode explores where that weight often comes from and how to break the cycle. Phil shares his personal experience growing up without consistent emotional guidance from his father. He reflects on the early years of feeling loved and safe, followed by confusion, resentment, and emotional shutdown after his family fractured. That absence, combined with silence around emotions, shaped how he navigated anger, addiction, relationships, and self-worth for years. A core theme of the episode is the generational impact of emotionally unavailable fathers. Phil explains how men who never heard “I’m proud of you” often grow into adults who never feel enough. That missing voice becomes an internal gap that drives overwork, restlessness, and chronic dissatisfaction, even when success is achieved. Phil contrasts this with how he approaches fatherhood today. Instead of raising his children in his image, he focuses on knowing who they are, being present, and offering emotional safety. Presence is not about activities or achievements. It’s about attunement, attention, and consistency. The episode also connects fatherlessness to leadership and business. Many men bring unresolved childhood pain into entrepreneurship, where it shows up as control issues, burnout, and constant pressure to prove worth. Phil explains that healing isn’t about blaming parents. It’s about extracting lessons, choosing responsibility, and deciding to become the man your children will never have to recover from. Throughout the conversation, Phil reinforces his broader mission. Hurt men who heal have a responsibility to help other men do the same. Growth is not about perfection. It’s about awareness, ownership, and choosing to lead differently. Key TakeawaysHow fatherlessness shapes identity, self-worth, and ambitionWhy many high-performing men never feel “enough”The difference between being present and being involved as a fatherHow unresolved childhood pain affects business and leadershipWhy breaking generational patterns starts with personal responsibilityThis episode is part of Phil Bohol’s ongoing work around mindset, leadership, and becoming the man your family needs. It’s not a rant and not a theory. It’s lived experience, reflection, and a call to do better. Listen with the intention to reflect honestly, identify what you’re carrying, and decide what ends with you.   📌 Like, Share & Subscribe for more battle-tested business scaling, personal development, and mindset training   Get my 30-Part Series (free) to scale your business in the next 30 days.: https://philbohol.com/subscribe   Want to learn how we’re helping Military Veteran Entrepreneurs scale? https://philbohol.com/get-access   Connect with me personally: • Podcast | https://www.philbohol.com/podcast  • Instagram |   https://www.instagram.com/philbohol • Facebook |   https://www.facebook.com/phil.bohol • Twitter X |   https://x.com/philbohol_

    16 min

  5. FEB 13

    You're Losing in Business | EP 45

    This episode is for entrepreneurs who feel stuck despite long hours and constant effort. If your business isn’t growing, your stress is high, and you keep telling yourself it’s just “part of the process,” this business and entrepreneur podcast episode confronts the real issue head-on. Phil breaks down a core reality. Most people aren’t failing because of mindset alone. They’re failing because what they’re doing is not enough, and more importantly, not the right work. He explains how many business owners hide behind activity, busy work, and false productivity while avoiding the actions that actually move the needle. Using simple analogies, Phil shows how hesitation, fear, and self-doubt keep entrepreneurs from pulling the right levers in their business. Instead of making decisions, they stall. Instead of fixing root problems, they manage symptoms. They show up every day, tell themselves they’re working, then go home with nothing changed. A major theme of the episode is identity. Phil explains how bringing personal emotions into business decisions creates chaos, while wearing the wrong “hat” at the wrong time damages both business and relationships. Business requires clarity, objectivity, and execution. When ego and feelings take over, progress stops. Phil also addresses why motivation is overrated. Feeling good does not build a business. Brutal honesty does. Growth requires looking in the mirror, identifying avoidance, and committing to boring, repetitive work long before results appear. Most people won’t do that, which is why most businesses fail. Throughout the episode, Phil reinforces a consistent principle from his broader work. Success comes from fixing the root, not performing for appearances. When you change how you operate, how you decide, and how you execute, results follow. Key TakeawaysWhy staying busy is not the same as building a businessHow fear and hesitation stop entrepreneurs from pulling key leversThe difference between productive work and avoidanceWhy ego and feelings sabotage business decisionsHow fixing root problems creates real momentumThis episode reflects Phil Bohol’s broader philosophy around discipline, execution, and personal responsibility. It is not a motivational speech. It is a direct challenge to stop pretending, stop hiding behind effort, and start doing the work that actually matters. Listen with the intention to reflect honestly, identify what you’re avoiding, and decide whether you’re willing to change how you operate if you truly want different results. 📌 Like, Share & Subscribe for more battle-tested business scaling, personal development, and mindset training   Get my 30-Part Series (free) to scale your business in the next 30 days.: https://philbohol.com/subscribe   Want to learn how we’re helping Military Veteran Entrepreneurs scale? https://philbohol.com/get-access   Connect with me personally: • Podcast | https://www.philbohol.com/podcast  • Instagram |   https://www.instagram.com/philbohol • Facebook |   https://www.facebook.com/phil.bohol • Twitter X |   https://x.com/philbohol_

    13 min

  6. FEB 6

    Let Your Family Go | EP 44

    This episode is for anyone trying to build a business or a family of their own while still carrying the weight of a broken past. If you feel torn between loyalty to where you came from and the life you’re trying to create, this entrepreneur-focused conversation addresses the problem directly. Phil shares deeply personal experiences from his childhood, including family betrayal, addiction, and repeated brushes with self-destruction. He explains how those early wounds shaped his identity, relationships, and ability to move forward in life. Rather than suppressing that pain, Phil breaks down why acknowledging it is the first step toward real change. A central theme of the episode is identity. Many people unknowingly continue living as the broken version of themselves created by early trauma. That identity shows up in business through distraction, self-sabotage, and lack of focus. It shows up in relationships through toxic patterns and misplaced loyalty. Phil explains why growth often requires letting go of people you love, not out of hate, but out of responsibility. Phil introduces the idea of loving from a distance. You don’t have to stop caring about family or friends, but you do have to protect the life you’re building. Boundaries are not punishment. They are leadership. For Phil, becoming a husband and father forced him to ask a hard question. Who do I need to unbecome, and who do I need to become, to protect my wife, my children, and the future I’m creating? The episode also connects personal healing directly to business performance. Phil explains that unresolved personal chaos drains mental bandwidth, focus, and execution. When you create space in your personal life, clarity and momentum follow in business. This is not about blame or resentment. It is about ownership. The moment you stop expecting others to heal you or understand your vision, you regain control of your life. Key TakeawaysHow family trauma silently limits focus and executionWhy loyalty to the past can sabotage your futureWhat it really means to love people from a distanceHow personal boundaries strengthen leadership and clarityWhy healing personal wounds unlocks business growthThis episode reflects Phil Bohol’s broader body of work around mindset, leadership, and self-mastery. It is part of an ongoing conversation about becoming the man required to build a healthy family, a strong business, and a life you’re proud of. Listen with the intention to reflect honestly, create space where it’s needed, and take responsibility for the future you’re building.   📌 Like, Share & Subscribe for more battle-tested business scaling, personal development, and mindset training   Get my 30-Part Series (free) to scale your business in the next 30 days.: https://philbohol.com/subscribe   Want to learn how we’re helping Military Veteran Entrepreneurs scale? https://philbohol.com/get-access   Connect with me personally: • Podcast | https://www.philbohol.com/podcast  • Instagram |   https://www.instagram.com/philbohol • Facebook |   https://www.facebook.com/phil.bohol • Twitter X |   https://x.com/philbohol_

    13 min

  7. JAN 30

    Hard Work SUCKS | EP 43

    This episode is for anyone trying to change their life through business and realizing that hard work is unavoidable. If you are building a company, carrying responsibility for others, or pushing toward a bigger future while fighting self-doubt, this business and entrepreneur podcast episode offers a grounded reality check. Phil starts with a simple truth. Hard work sucks. Anyone pretending otherwise is lying. Whether the work is physical or mental, it demands energy, focus, and sacrifice. Building a business is not easier just because it happens indoors or on a screen. It requires mental endurance, emotional control, and the ability to keep showing up when motivation is gone. Throughout the episode, Phil breaks down how fear, exhaustion, and internal resistance are part of the process. The difference between people who succeed and those who don’t is not talent or background. It is the willingness to keep taking steps forward when the payoff is still invisible. Left foot, right foot, repeat. Phil shares personal stories from growing up in the Philippines, experiencing family instability, addiction, and repeated failure. Instead of using those experiences as excuses, he explains how he reframed them into part of his identity and strength. The story you tell yourself about your past determines whether it becomes an anchor or fuel. A major theme of the episode is language. The words you use internally shape your behavior, your confidence, and your standards. Many people unconsciously repeat stories that keep them small, unsupported, or stuck. Phil challenges listeners to question those narratives and decide who they are willing to become instead. He also addresses the reality of isolation and resistance. Growth often requires distance from people who project fear, limitation, or comfort. Skill-building, discipline, and resilience stack slowly over time, often while life continues to throw unexpected challenges in the way. This episode is not about hype or motivation. It is about accepting that hard work is the cost of becoming your potential and choosing to pay it anyway. Key TakeawaysWhy hard work is unavoidable in business and lifeHow internal stories shape discipline and executionThe role of belief and identity in long-term successWhy background and circumstance do not determine outcomesHow perseverance separates successful entrepreneurs from the restThis conversation reflects Phil Bohol’s broader body of work around mindset, leadership, and execution. It is part of an ongoing message about taking ownership, standing on your word, and building something meaningful despite resistance. Listen with the intention to reflect on the stories you tell yourself, the standards you live by, and whether you are truly willing to do the work required to become who you say you want to be.   📌 Like, Share & Subscribe for more battle-tested business scaling, personal development, and mindset training   Get my 30-Part Series (free) to scale your business in the next 30 days.: https://philbohol.com/subscribe   Want to learn how we’re helping Military Veteran Entrepreneurs scale? https://philbohol.com/get-access   Connect with me personally: • Podcast | https://www.philbohol.com/podcast  • Instagram |   https://www.instagram.com/philbohol • Facebook |   https://www.facebook.com/phil.bohol • Twitter X |   https://x.com/philbohol_

    16 min

  8. JAN 23

    You Should Feel Guilty Focusing On Your Business | EP 42

    This episode is for anyone building a business while carrying guilt about time, focus, and priorities. If you’re an entrepreneur who feels pulled between ambition and family responsibility, this business podcast conversation offers a grounded, realistic perspective. Phil breaks down a truth most people avoid. Prioritizing your business is not something to feel guilty about, but only if it’s done with structure, intention, and boundaries. The real problem is not working hard. The problem is being unfocused, distracted, and unproductive during the hours meant for growth, then carrying that stress into family time. Throughout the episode, Phil explains how guilt often comes from a lack of clarity and execution. When business work bleeds into family time, it usually points to wasted effort earlier in the day. Scrolling, comfort-seeking, busy work, and avoiding difficult tasks all create mental clutter that never fully shuts off. That’s where resentment and guilt start to build. Phil introduces a disciplined approach to time and focus, including clear work hours, defined cutoff points, and fully present family time. He shares personal examples from early fatherhood, explaining how short-term sacrifice and delayed gratification can create long-term stability when done intentionally. There is no perfect daily balance. There is only honest evaluation, consistency, and follow-through. The episode also challenges entrepreneurs to take full ownership of their results. Instead of blaming leads, markets, or the economy, Phil encourages listeners to look inward. Confidence grows through execution, learning, and failure. Avoiding growth tasks while staying busy creates stagnation, not safety. At its core, this conversation is about leadership. Leadership in business requires focus, discipline, and courage. Leadership at home requires presence, integrity, and honoring your word. One cannot exist without the other for long. Key TakeawaysWhy guilt often comes from distraction, not ambitionHow to set clear work boundaries without sacrificing growthThe difference between productive focus and busy workWhy execution builds confidence and frees up family timeHow disciplined structure supports long-term business successThis episode reflects Phil Bohol’s broader body of work around mindset, leadership, and execution. It is part of an ongoing conversation about building a business that supports your life, not competes with it. Listen with the intention to reflect on how you’re using your time, where you’re avoiding responsibility, and how you can lead better both at work and at home. 📌 Like, Share & Subscribe for more battle-tested business scaling, personal development, and mindset training   Get my 30-Part Series (free) to scale your business in the next 30 days.: https://philbohol.com/subscribe   Want to learn how we’re helping Military Veteran Entrepreneurs scale? https://philbohol.com/get-access   Connect with me personally: • Podcast | https://www.philbohol.com/podcast  • Instagram |   https://www.instagram.com/philbohol • Facebook |   https://www.facebook.com/phil.bohol • Twitter X |   https://x.com/philbohol_

    9 min
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Welcome to The Phil Bohol Show, hosted by USMC veteran, mindset coach, sales expert, self-made entrepreneur, husband, and father, Phil Bohol. On this podcast, we don't just offer strategies — we offer a war cry, a call to arms, a challenge to rise, to break free from the shackles of mediocrity. You’ll learn the raw truth on how to break your limitations, scale your business to 7-figures, and level up every area of your life. Together, we won't just face challenges. We will crush them. Relentlessly.

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  • Creator
    Phil Bohol
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Phil Bohol Show

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