Raw and Relentless w/ Bo DePaoli

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Join Bo DePaoli on "Raw and Relentless," where raw conversations meet relentless pursuit of truth. Dive deep into the worlds of business, investment, fitness, and more with industry leaders, savvy entrepreneurs, and fitness experts. This podcast is your go-to resource for uncovering the unfiltered truths and practical insights that can drive success in every aspect of life. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned investor, or someone passionate about personal growth, "Raw and Relentless" offers the candid stories and expert advice you need to thrive. Tune in and discover how to navigate the challenges, seize the opportunities, and stay relentless in your pursuit of excellence.

  1. Couples Therapy Isn’t About Communication

    4D AGO

    Couples Therapy Isn’t About Communication

    Episode 81:Most people think relationship problems come down to communication. Dr. Bruce Chalmer says that’s the biggest misconception couples believe. In this episode, Bo DePaoli sits down with Dr. Chalmer, a psychologist with over 30 years in private practice to break down what actually destroys relationships… and what keeps them alive. Bruce explains why most couples can communicate just fine, they’re just communicating mistrust, resentment, and fear. The real issue isn’t communication skills. It’s the inability to tolerate the anxiety that comes with honesty. This conversation goes deeper than surface-level marriage advice and gets into the real mechanics of long-term partnership: stability, intimacy, gender dynamics, infidelity, and what it actually takes to repair trust when things break. Topics include:• Why “we need better communication” is usually the wrong diagnosis• The two forces every couple must balance: stability vs. intimacy• Why intimacy requires tolerating anxiety instead of avoiding it• The hidden reason couples fight about small things instead of the real issue• Infidelity: why it happens, and what determines if a couple can recover• Why hyper-egalitarian relationships often struggle sexually• The fear behind why men resist therapy and how to approach it differently• What maturity actually looks like after divorce This episode isn’t comfort. It’s clarity. If you care about building relationships that last and learning the emotional discipline required to stay connected under pressure, this conversation is required listening. Guest: Dr. Bruce ChalmerWebsite: brucechalmer.com

    1h 8m
  2. ⭐ The Dark Hour Behind a World Champion

    FEB 13

    ⭐ The Dark Hour Behind a World Champion

    Episode 80: Most people think world champions are built by talent or genetics.Jared Martin knows the truth is discipline, patience, and learning how to carry weight most people avoid.In this episode of Raw & Relentless, Bo DePaoli sits down with Jared Martin, a 100% drug-tested world champion powerlifter, to unpack what it really takes to stay elite for nearly two decades. Jared trained under Eddie Coan at Quads Gym, playing the long game of strength where progress is slow and earned. But the real story goes beyond lifting. Jared opens up about the “dark hour,” an intentional mental practice he uses to regulate emotion, face grief, and stay composed under extreme pressure, including competing at World Games after losing his wife. This conversation moves past the gym and into life. Topics include: • Why elite strength is built through patience, not intensity • Eddie Coan’s rule that shaped Jared’s entire career • How small yearly gains compound into world-class performance • The mental discipline behind the “dark hour” • Longevity, recovery, and staying competitive as you age • Why doing hard things still matters in an easy world This episode isn’t motivational.It’s instructional.If you care about discipline, resilience, and building something that lasts, this conversation is required listening. Guest: Jared Martin Instagram: the__albinorhino

    1h 31m
  3. He Built Burger Kings — Then Sold Them for the Real Win

    FEB 4

    He Built Burger Kings — Then Sold Them for the Real Win

    Episode 79:Most people think franchising is aboutfast growth. Joe Tagliente knows it’s about control, ownership, and playing the long game. In this episode of Raw & Relentless, Bo DePaoli sits down with Joe Tagliente, second-generation Burger King franchisee, hotel developer, real estate investor, and advisor, to unpack what it really takes to build lasting wealth across decades — not hype cycles. Joe shares the full story of growing a multi-unit Burger King operation, launching and scaling a hotel brand fromscratch, navigating massive leverage, family partnerships, real estate entitlement battles, and ultimately exiting operations while keeping the assets. This isn’t theory.It’s lived experience through multiple economic cycles. In this conversation, Joe breaks down:• How his father built a Burger King empire by owning the real estate• Why most franchisees misunderstand risk, leverage, and scale• The real margins behind fast-food and hotel businesses• How to pivot from operator to landlord without losing control• Why negative leverage destroys long-term wealth• What today’s investors get wrong about cap rates and IRRs• How legacy brands like Burger King compare to McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A• Why “shopping in your own closet” is often the smartest real estate move This episode is slow-burn wisdom.No shortcuts.No hype.Just decades of hard-earned lessons about business, franchising, and real estate done the right way. If you care about ownership, durability, and building something that lasts, this conversation is required listening. Connect with Joe TaglienteLinkedIn: Joe Tagliente

    1h 33m
  4. He Closes 91% of Sales Calls (Here’s How)

    JAN 28

    He Closes 91% of Sales Calls (Here’s How)

    Episode 78: Austin Medlin isn’t “a sales guy.” He’s a high-ticket closer who’s taken 7,000+ sales calls, personally collected $9M+ in cash, and claims his frameworks have helped generate $100M+ in coaching sales. In this episode, Bo DePaoli sits down with Austin to break down what actually closes deals in the high-ticket coaching world (fitness, career, business coaching, and beyond), and why mostpeople blame leads when the real problem is their sales skill. Austin shares: ●     The exact mindset behind elite objection handling ●     Why most sales reps sound “smart”… but kill the deal ●     What a “good” close rate should be (and why 15% is a red flag) ●     How coaches are doing $1M–$5M/month (and what their teams look like) ●     The “demonstration marketing” strategy he uses instead of paid ads ●     Why coaching is a monster cash-flow business… but a weak “exit” business ●     The real difference between building wealth vs chasing flex culture If you sell anything high-ticket coaching, services, or even brick-and-mortar, this episode is basically a free sales audit. Connect with Austin Medlin:Instagram: @theaustinmedlin

    43 min
  5. The Powerlifting GOAT on Mastery, Discipline, and the Long Game

    JAN 21

    The Powerlifting GOAT on Mastery, Discipline, and the Long Game

    Episode 77: In this episode of Raw & Relentless, Bo DePaoli sits down with Ed Coan, widely regarded as the greatest powerlifter of all time. Ed dominated the sport for decades, setting records that still stand and redefining what long-term excellence looks like. But this conversation goes far beyond numbers on a platform. Ed breaks down how mastery is built, not just in powerlifting, but in business, health, and life through discipline, patience, and an uncompromising focus on fundamentals. This is a wide-ranging, grounded conversation that explores: ●      Why most success comes from simple fundamentals done well ●      How training principles translate directly to business and life ●      The importance of planning, setup, and consistency ●      Why shortcuts eventually break people ●      Learning your own strengths instead of copying others ●      Longevity, recovery, and staying healthy after elite performance ●      What really separates great performers from everyone else This episode isn’t about hype, motivation, or nostalgia.It’s about process, personal responsibility, and doing the work long enough for it to matter. Connect with Ed Coan! Instagram: @eddycoan

    1h 38m
  6. From Trauma and Addiction to the Federal Bench

    JAN 14

    From Trauma and Addiction to the Federal Bench

    Episode 76: In this episode of Raw & Relentless, Bo DePaoli sits down with Mary Beth O’Connor, former federal administrative law judge, author of From Junkie to Judge, and nationally recognized advocate for addiction recovery and trauma-informed care. Mary Beth’s life was shaped early by severe childhood trauma, which led to decades of substance use and addiction. She did not get sober until her early 30s — and even then, recovery required rebuilding her mental health, relationships, and career step by step. Years later, she was appointed to the federal bench. This conversation is thoughtful, direct, and grounded in experience. It explores: ●     How childhood trauma fuels addiction ●     Why addiction is a medical issue, not a moral failure ●     What recovery actually looks like beyond slogans ●     Why many rehab models fall short ●     The importance of individualized treatment ●     How stigma and criminalization make recovery harder This episode isn’t about glorifying hardship or selling inspiration.It’s about understanding addiction, recovery, and responsibility with honesty and clarity. Connect with Mary Beth O’Connor! Website: junkietojudge.comX / Twitter: @Marybetho_LinkedIn: Mary Beth O’Connor

    53 min
  7. What Scaling Actually Demands From Founders

    JAN 7

    What Scaling Actually Demands From Founders

    Episode 75: In this episode of Raw & Relentless, Bo DePaoli sits down with Mark Walker, CEO of Nue, a SaaS monetization and billing platform used by fast-growing software companies, including teams selling to enterprise customers. Mark has spent years inside scaling SaaS businesses, watching what actually changes as companies grow beyond the startup phase. This conversation breaks down why growth adds complexity, even when revenue is going up. They talk through: ● What changes after product-market fit ● Why big customers create new demands ● How billing, contracts, and systems quietly get harder ● Where founders underestimate operational complexity ● Why growth exposes gaps you didn’t know existed This episode isn’t about hacks or growth tactics. It’s about understanding what growth really brings, so you’re not surprised by it. Connect with Mark! LinkedIn: Mark WalkerWebsite: nue.io

    51 min
  8. Business Pushed Me Harder Than War Ever Did

    12/31/2025

    Business Pushed Me Harder Than War Ever Did

    Episode 74: In this episode of Raw & Relentless, Bo DePaoli sits down with Tom Sauer, Navy EOD veteran, former special operations officer, and founder of Miramar Health, a veteran-focused mental health and addiction treatment company. Tom has jumped out of planes, defused bombs, and operated at the highest levels of the military and he says none of it prepared him for entrepreneurship. This conversation cuts through the fantasy of “being your own boss” and exposes what actually breaks founders:sleeping on an air mattress in your office, begging for capital, sweating payroll, and realizing that financial courage is harder than physical courage. They break down: ●    Why business broke him harder than combat ●     The mental toll of payroll and responsibility ●     Why most operators fail at entrepreneurship ●     How SBA 7(a) loans really work ●     Buying boring businesses instead of chasing ideas ●     Childhood trauma as the root of addiction and depression ●     Why shortcuts (including psychedelics) don’t work without integration ●     The silent cost of leadership nobody prepares you for This episode isn’t motivational.It’s a reality check for anyone who thinks business is easier than a job. Connect with Tom! X / Twitter: @ThomasBSauerWebsite: miramarhealth.com

    1h 17m
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Join Bo DePaoli on "Raw and Relentless," where raw conversations meet relentless pursuit of truth. Dive deep into the worlds of business, investment, fitness, and more with industry leaders, savvy entrepreneurs, and fitness experts. This podcast is your go-to resource for uncovering the unfiltered truths and practical insights that can drive success in every aspect of life. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned investor, or someone passionate about personal growth, "Raw and Relentless" offers the candid stories and expert advice you need to thrive. Tune in and discover how to navigate the challenges, seize the opportunities, and stay relentless in your pursuit of excellence.

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