The LFG Show

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Talking with movers and shakers who grew up with nothing and worked their asses off to achieve success. Let's 🤬 Go!!!!

  1. 19H AGO

    How Brad Cohen Built A Call Center Pioneer In Health Insurance | Trust Movement Only 💥

    Most people chase success like it’s a car, a watch, or something to post on social media… Then they finally get it—and still feel empty. That’s why this conversation with Brad Cohen hits different. Recorded live at Medicarians in Las Vegas, Brad breaks down what it actually takes to build something real in business—and more importantly, something that lasts. From a 500 sq. ft. office with eight cubicles to helping pioneer the modern health insurance call center model, Brad’s journey is not built on hype. It’s built on systems, discipline, leadership, and doing the right thing when nobody is watching. This is not theory. This is decades of execution. One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is Brad’s philosophy: “Trust Movement Only.” Trust isn’t what you say—it’s how you move. It’s your actions when there’s no applause. It’s how you treat people when there’s nothing to gain. That mindset shows up in everything—from how he leads teams, to how he builds companies, to how he gives back (including personally feeding hundreds of homeless people and staying hands-on in the process). This episode goes deep into: • Building and scaling call centers in health insurance • Leadership that actually earns respect • Why money cannot be your identity • Systems and training vs hype and shortcuts • Creating a culture people want to be part of • Mentorship at every level • The dangerous mindset of entitlement Brad also drops a reality check on today’s workforce: Stop hiding behind online applications. Go knock on doors. Shake hands. Earn your opportunity. If you’re in insurance, lead gen, pay-per-call, performance marketing, or any high-accountability business—this is a masterclass in how to think, operate, and lead at a high level. This is what LFG is all about: Real people. Real stories. Real game. NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯 ============================ 🚀 OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS 📰 NewsBreak – Scale Your Traffic With One Of The Most Underrated Platforms Right Now Get up to $5,000 in ad credits when you sign up 👇 https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg If you're running native, local, or performance traffic and not testing NewsBreak, you're leaving money on the table. Massive reach, multiple surfaces, and serious scale potential. 📞 Ringba – The GOAT of Pay Per Call https://www.ringba.com/ Level up your routing, tracking, and analytics with the platform powering billions (with a B) in calls. If you're serious about pay-per-call, this is the backbone. ============================ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Sponsor Shoutouts + Quick Links 1:02 Meeting Brad Cohen In Vegas 2:04 Family Roots And Starting From Nothing 5:49 Pioneering Health Insurance Call Centers 8:32 Staying Humble With Real Success 10:58 Trust Movement Only And Giving Back 14:58 Why Even Winners Need Mentors 18:10 Entitlement Versus Work Ethic 20:23 Medicarians And Relationship Building 22:57 How To Reach Brad And Do Work 26:43 Pizza Picks And Closing Challenge ============================ 📲 CONNECT WITH LFG YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thelfgshow LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ ============================ If this episode hit you: 👍 Like the video 📲 Share it with someone who needs this message 💬 Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway Subscribe for more conversations with top operators, founders, and industry leaders breaking down how to really win. LFG

    28 min

  2. APR 22

    Stop Ringing The Bell And Start Winning ft. Coach Ty Smith

    Pressure is everywhere right now… and most people are folding. Margins tight. Emotions high. Decisions matter more than ever. And the worst advice you hear? “Just grind harder.” “Just relax.” Neither one works when you’ve got real pressure on your back. So we brought in someone who actually lives it. Ty Smith — combat-decorated Navy SEAL, platoon leader, and entrepreneur — breaks down what it really takes to stay composed when everything around you is chaos. This isn’t theory. This is battlefield-tested mindset. We get into why modern life feels like constant pressure, how perspective is disappearing, and how to rebuild it FAST through service, contrast, and gratitude. Then it gets real… SEAL training. Pool competency. Why the water breaks people. What that teaches about staying calm when your business, your money, and your life are on the line. If you’re an operator, a founder, a media buyer, a leader… this is the mental framework you’ve been missing. NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯 SPONSORS: NewsBreak – Scale NEW traffic outside of Meta and Google If you're still relying on one platform, you're already behind. Tap into one of the most overlooked traffic sources right now and get your ads in front of millions. They’re offering LFG listeners a MASSIVE incentive: Sign up using our link and you can get matched on ad spend (up to $5,000 depending on volume). Start here: https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg Diversify or die. This is your edge. Ringba – The GOAT of Pay Per Call 🐐📞 If you’re running calls, you already know… Tracking, routing, and monetization is EVERYTHING. Ringba gives you: • Real-time call tracking • Advanced routing logic • In-depth analytics • Access to Ringba X marketplace Billions in call volume run through this platform for a reason. If you're serious about scaling pay-per-call, this is the infrastructure. WHAT WE COVER: • Why life feels more pressurized than ever • The hidden reason people lose perspective • Why most people quit SEAL training (and how that applies to business) • Pool competency and composure under chaos • Alignment vs hustle (this will change how you operate) • Why chasing outcomes pushes success further away • Impostor syndrome vs authenticity • Trauma, PTSD, and integrating your past • Psychedelics, veterans, and mental clarity • Masculinity and leadership in today’s world • How to stay centered when everything is moving fast • The scariest moment Ty experienced in combat This episode isn’t just motivation… It’s a recalibration. TIMESTAMPS: If you’re carrying pressure in silence… this one’s for you. Subscribe to The LFG Show for conversations with the top 1%ers in business, mindset, and performance. Drop a comment: Where in your life do you need ALIGNMENT instead of more effort? NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯

    1h 55m

  3. APR 13

    He Got Robbed by an Affiliate… Then Built a Million Dollar Empire ft. Ian Brennan

    The fastest way to kill a lead gen business is chasing scale before you’ve earned trust. From Miami, we sit down with Ian Brennan of Avanto Media to break down what it really takes to win in affiliate marketing when buyers are stricter, traffic is noisier, and the easy days are gone. Ian goes all the way back to 2008 and shares a brutal early lesson that shaped how he operates today. We dive into Avanto Media’s core verticals like auto insurance, auto finance, personal loans, and mortgage products like refi and HELOC, plus why mortgage leads are both high payout and high risk if you don’t respect compliance. This episode is for real operators. If you care about buyer KPIs, quality, compliance, and building campaigns that actually last, this is the playbook. We also get into what most people won’t say out loud — conferences don’t make you money unless you know how to work them. The booth is just the beginning. The real ROI comes from follow-up, relationships, and being intentional about who you build with. Then we shift into health, stress, and longevity… and Ian’s Finland-inspired sauna culture that turned into an invite-only networking experience: Affiliate Sauna. If you’re building in lead gen, performance marketing, or pay-per-call… this is a must watch. --- TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Sponsor Messages And Offers 1:02 Miami Intro And Guest Welcome 1:49 Early Career And A Hard Lesson 2:42 Avanto Media Verticals And Mortgages 3:40 Why Lead Gen Got Harder 8:20 Vetting Partners And Hiring Right 10:59 Making Events Pay Over Time 18:40 Health Habits For High Stress Work 22:49 Finland Saunas And A New Networking Event 29:28 Where To Find Ian And Closing --- SPONSORS (SHOW THEM LOVE 🔥) Ringba The GOAT of pay-per-call. If you’re serious about scaling calls, routing smarter, and actually knowing your numbers… Ringba is the backbone. From call tracking to real-time optimization, this is what the top 1% are using. Check them out and level up your call game. NewsBreak One of the most underrated traffic sources in the game right now. Native + video inventory, multiple placements, and cheaper CPAs if you know what you’re doing. They’re even hooking up the LFG family with matching ad credits. Tap in here 👉 [https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg](https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg)

    31 min

  4. APR 13

    Why Smart Media Buyers Don’t Pay Ad Fees Anymore ft. Dan Gohar

    NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯 MIAMI HEAT. META GAME. ZERO EXCUSES. 🔥📲 We pulled up to Miami with Dan Gohar and got STRAIGHT to it — no fluff, no guru talk, no “secret sauce” nonsense. If your Meta ad account has ever felt like oxygen… then got restricted and left your business gasping… this episode is REQUIRED watching. 💨❌ Dan breaks it down in a way most people won’t: scaling Meta ads isn’t about chasing magical agency accounts, “whitelisted” BMs, or praying your CPM drops overnight. That’s fairy tale marketing. 🧚‍♂️ The truth? CREATIVES win. SYSTEMS win. COMPLIANCE wins. 💰 We go deep into: 👉 How ONE ad account can actually scale (without a graveyard of backups) 👉 Building real uptime through compliance + smart appeals 👉 Why most “agency accounts” are smoke & mirrors 👉 The REAL way to run restricted offers (telehealth, GLP-1, ED) without getting clipped 👉 Why your NETWORK is your real insurance policy in this game 🤝 👉 Pricing models that actually make sense (and why % of spend is a trap) 👉 Turning ad spend into PROFIT with cashback + Amex points 💳💸 Dan’s take is simple… and ruthless: If your ads don’t convert, no “special account” is saving you. If your system is broken, scaling will break you. This is about building infrastructure that LASTS. Not gambling your business on hope. 🎯 If you’re running Facebook ads, Meta ads, affiliate offers, ecommerce, or ANY paid traffic… this is one of those episodes you run back twice. 🔁 👇 TAP IN 👇 Subscribe. Like. Drop a comment with the biggest Meta myth you’ve heard. Let’s expose it. 💬 ———————————— 🎯 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Sponsor Offers And Links 1:01 Miami Setup And Big Promise 2:48 One Ad Account Can Scale 4:04 Uptime Through Compliance And Appeals 5:12 Building A Brand Through Events 8:58 Networking As The Real Insurance 11:30 Running Restricted Offers With LegitScript 14:33 Agency Account Myths Get Burned Down 20:21 Service Model And 24/7 Support 22:44 Pricing Tiers And Zero Spend Fees 24:27 Cashback And Points As Profit 28:26 Be A Student And Execute 30:09 Where To Find Ad Revival ———————————— 🚨 OUR SPONSORS 🚨 📞 RINGBA — THE GOAT OF PAY PER CALL If you’re serious about scaling calls, tracking, routing, and maximizing EVERY lead… Ringba is the backbone. Enterprise-level analytics, real-time optimization, and the marketplace (Ringba X) to connect buyers and sellers at scale. Stop guessing. Start printing. 💰 📰 NEWSBREAK — THE MOST UNDERRATED TRAFFIC SOURCE RIGHT NOW Native + video inventory, multiple placements (including Scoops & more), and LOWER CPAs when you dial it in. And yeah… they’re matching ad credits up to $5,000 when you use our link 👇 [https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg](https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg) ———————————— This episode is for the operators. The ones tired of getting accounts clipped. The ones ready to build something REAL. 🧠💼 NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯

    32 min

  5. MAR 31

    Build To Sell ft. Tyler Dusty ($0-$68 Million In 12 Months)

    NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯 One platform tweak can wipe out months of momentum overnight… so we pulled up to Affiliate Takeover Miami and sat down with Tyler Dusty, growth partner at GrowRev, to break down what it actually takes to scale paid traffic without building a fragile business. Miami energy was different for this one. Surrounded by killers in the space, this conversation goes straight into what real operators are doing right now to stay ahead. If you’re still relying on one traffic source, you’re already behind. Tyler breaks down why diversification across Facebook, Google, Snapchat, and emerging channels isn’t optional anymore… it’s survival. We get into why attribution is the backbone of predictable growth and how stepping into a fractional CMO mindset changes the game. This isn’t just about buying ads… it’s about owning the entire acquisition machine from click to close. Then we go deep on telehealth and the peptide boom. GLP-1s are exploding, demand is everywhere, but most people miss the real lever… capital. If you’re running subscription offers, you can be negative day one and still win big — but only if you can fund the gap long enough for retention and LTV to catch up. This is where most media buyers get exposed. From there we talk scaling realities… creative fatigue, protecting ad accounts, and why going from 20k/day to 200k/day is a completely different sport. More spend doesn’t fix problems… it magnifies them. We also break down building with the exit in mind. What buyers actually want, what’s hot right now in M&A, and how to position your company so you’re not stuck… you’re in demand. And then… the story that shifts perspective. Tyler shares what it felt like being in Dubai when a missile hit nearby — and the unexpected calm that came after. One of those moments that makes you rethink pressure, risk, and what actually matters. If you’re in lead gen, pay per call, telehealth, or performance marketing… this one is packed with real game. Subscribe, drop a comment with the channel you’re betting on right now, and send this to a media buyer who needs to hear it. SHOUTOUT 🔥 Affiliate Takeover Miami Incredible event, high-level operators, and real connections being made. This is where the conversations that actually move the industry forward are happening. If you know, you know. SPONSORS 🔥 Ringba The GOAT of call tracking for pay per call. Powering billions with a B in routed calls, advanced analytics, and real-time optimization. If you’re serious about scaling inbound calls, you need Ringba. https://ringba.com NewsBreak One of the most underrated traffic sources in the game right now. Massive local reach, native ad inventory, and serious scale potential. They’ll match your ad spend up to $5,000 when you sign up with our link. https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg TIMESTAMPS ⏱️ 0:00 Sponsor Shoutouts And Offers 1:02 Miami Energy And Meeting Tyler 2:12 Why You Need More Channels 2:40 GrowRev’s Fractional CMO Model 4:20 Attention As The New Currency 5:50 Closing Deals At Live Events 7:40 Telehealth Peptides And GLP-1 Boom 11:52 Scaling Spend Without Breaking Everything 13:04 Build To Sell And M&A Support 14:36 What Buyers Want And What’s Hot 19:37 Dubai Missile Story And Life Perspective 22:33 Where To Find Them And Subscribe

    24 min

  6. MAR 26

    AI Is Useless Without Systems ft. Jason Akatiff

    Sponsors 🤝🔥 NewsBreak — One of the most underrated traffic sources in the game right now. If you’re running paid media and not testing NewsBreak, you’re already behind. They’re matching up to $5,000 in ad spend when you sign up with the LFG link 👇 https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg Ringba — The GOAT of call tracking, routing, and monetization. Trusted by the top operators in pay-per-call to generate billions (with a B). If you’re serious about scaling calls, this is the platform. https://www.ringba.com/lfg AI can write words all day… but can it actually run real work without you babysitting it? We sit down with Jason Akatiff, a 25-year marketing veteran, to break down what separates casual AI users from real operators getting consistent, repeatable outcomes. This isn’t surface-level “prompt tips” — this is about turning AI into infrastructure inside your business. We get tactical on how to actually use Claude and ChatGPT inside performance marketing, media buying, and daily execution. From campaign ideation to creative iteration, Jason explains how to build prompt systems your team can reuse — not just one-off wins. Then we level up: prompt frameworks rooted in proven copywriting principles, paired with a simple but powerful loop — make the model grade its own work, refine it, and repeat until it hits the standard. That’s how you go from “AI output” to operator-level results. We also dig into the human side of the AI shift. Working with AI looks a lot like managing employees: clear direction, structured inputs, ongoing training, and fast feedback when things go off track. That same mindset is changing hiring — “AI-first” isn’t a buzzword anymore. The best teams are testing workflows, tools, and API fluency… not resumes. Zooming out, we hit the bigger questions: What happens to jobs? Why exponential change is so hard to predict? And how thinking like Ray Kurzweil can actually reduce fear and help you prepare instead of react. On the lead gen side, we keep it real: Quality > volume API-first platforms are winning And where calls vs. leads actually break down when you scale We close with forward-looking bets — telehealth, peptides, longevity — and what it means when distribution, compliance, and acquisition all collide in an AI-driven healthcare world. This episode is for builders. Operators. People who don’t just want to “use AI”… but want to win with it. NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯 If you got value from this, subscribe, share it with someone building with AI, and drop a review so more real operators can find the show.

    49 min

  7. MAR 24

    The Million Dollar Book Play ft. Chandler Bolt CEO SelfPublishing.com

    NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯 A book isn’t “slow”… unless you don’t know how to use it. From the floor of New Media Summit in Austin, we sat down with Chandler Bolt (CEO of SelfPublishing.com) and this one hits DIFFERENT. If you’re stuck fighting for attention, burning cash on ads, or blending into the noise… this is your unfair advantage. We break down why books are still one of the fastest ways to build authority, dominate your niche, and turn attention into REAL customers. Not theory… actual execution. This is about becoming the obvious choice before the call even happens. Inside this episode: – How to turn a book into a lead gen MACHINE – Why a book is the ultimate high-value business card – Free + shipping funnels that actually convert – Giving away audiobook + PDF to multiply conversions – The difference between being known vs being known FOR something – How to “plant your flag” and own a niche – The MORE method (mind map → outline → rough draft → edit) – Writing vs dictating vs ghostwriting (what actually makes sense) – Chandler’s “8-figure profit bridge” framework – The mindset shift from 7 to 8 figures (this part gets real) If you’re a founder, operator, media buyer, or anyone trying to stand out in a crowded market… this is the play. Stop renting attention. Start owning authority. Subscribe for more real conversations like this. Drop a comment with the one idea you’re running with. And send this to someone who needs leverage right now. Sponsors 🤝🔥 Ringba — The GOAT of call tracking, routing, and monetization for pay-per-call. Billions (with a B) run through this platform. https://www.ringba.com/lfg NewsBreak — One of the most slept-on ad platforms right now. Massive local reach + they’ll match up to $5,000 in ad spend when you sign up using our link 👇 https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg

    33 min

  8. MAR 17

    How Giveaways Became a Multi-Million Dollar Performance Marketing Machine | Tony Avila

    From Austin, Texas, we sit down with Tony Avila (IG: @yotonyishere) to break down the real mechanics behind building a scalable giveaway business. On the surface, giveaways look like a shortcut — but the real operators treat them like infrastructure. Tony explains how compliance, clean systems, disciplined media buying, and strong brand relationships turn a simple giveaway into a repeatable machine. Tony shares how he went from a hungry media buyer running ads to building a network tied into motorcycle clubs and major Harley-Davidson relationships — creating launches that get bigger and better every time because the systems keep improving. We also dive into the culture of performance marketing. The phrase “high-functioning degenerates” hits close to home in this industry — work hard, play hard environments where deals get made, partnerships form, and opportunities compound. But this episode also gets real about discipline: choosing the right masterminds, avoiding idea overload, and why being around serious operators forces you to level up fast. Tony’s story started long before giveaways. After immigrating from Mexico to South Jersey, he skipped the traditional college route, built a mall t-shirt kiosk, learned how to sell online, and survived the brutal make-money / lose-money cycles that every real media buyer knows too well. We also unpack political ad creativity, getting authorized with platforms, and the lesson most marketers learn the hard way: the paperwork you want to avoid is usually the exact thing that keeps you in the game when platforms change overnight. If you’re in e-commerce, affiliate marketing, lead generation, or paid traffic, this episode is a real look at how winners filter opportunities and double down on the lane that actually compounds. Subscribe to The LFG Show, share this episode with a friend in the game, and leave a review so more operators can find the show. Sponsors 🤝🔥 Ringba — Call tracking, routing, and monetization built for performance marketers scaling pay-per-call campaigns. [https://www.ringba.com/lfg](https://www.ringba.com/lfg) NewsBreak is matching up to $5,000 in ad spend when you sign up with the LFG link 👇 [https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg](https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg)

    39 min
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  • Creator
    David Stodolak
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    139
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 The LFG Show
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