Surviving the Side Hustle

Coach Rob
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Welcome to "Surviving the Side Hustle," the ultimate podcast for balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with maintaining mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Hosted by Coach Rob Tracz, an expert in helping driven professionals achieve 'personal development for professional success,' this show is more than just storytelling—it's a masterclass in thriving amidst the entrepreneurial grind. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders who are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship, sharing their unique stories, the creative solutions they're offering, and the everyday challenges they’re overcoming. Whether you’re a side hustler looking for your big break or an established entrepreneur seeking fresh perspectives, "Surviving the Side Hustle" provides valuable insights that resonate with the movers, the shakers, and everyone in between. Feeling burnt out and sidelining your own health? This podcast empowers you to overcome stagnation, build resilience, and optimize your life and business. We dive deep into your goals, identify obstacles, and share strategies to boost your energy, improve your strength, and keep the entrepreneurial grind enjoyable. Join us for inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical advice to help you look good, feel good, and do great things at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. Let’s not just survive the side hustle—let's master it.

  1. HÁ 2 DIAS

    E130 - Lessons from Freeman Beals: Rewiring the Mind

    Send us a text What if the reason you’re not following through isn’t laziness or poor planning—but a hidden program that takes over under stress? That question drives this solo recap of my conversation with Freeman Beals, where we reconnect after two years to explore how stress tools evolve when life changes and why the subconscious often wins the moment your emotions spike. We dig into the gap between knowing and doing, especially for parents and business owners who juggle real-world demands. I unpack three core takeaways. First, you can’t think your way out of a subconscious problem: if you know the play but still freeze, there’s a belief or pattern underneath that needs updating. Second, you can rewrite the story of your past by changing what events mean—shifting failure from a verdict to a training run frees you to take bigger swings without the old weight. Third, quick, tangible state shifts are possible: a guided exercise using imagery, distance, breath, and posture can cool a hot emotion in minutes and get you back to action. Freeman’s journey—from stress management coach to subconscious reprogramming for business-owning dads—mirrors a truth many of us feel: life stages change the game, and our tools have to change with it. We talk about eustress vs distress, gratitude and movement for brain rewiring, and why conscious systems like time blocking and reframing still matter—just not on their own. The real unlock comes from marrying structure with deeper meaning work, so your nervous system supports your goals instead of hijacking them. If you’ve been stuck in that loop where you know better but can’t seem to do better, this conversation offers a practical path forward. I share the live drill that shifted my own anxiety on air, plus simple steps you can use today to reframe, reset, and reengage. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a quick review—what belief are you ready to rewrite?

    9min

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    E129 - The Subconscious Mind: Rewiring Your Brain for Better Parenting with Freeman Beals

    Send us a text The moment Freeman Beals became a father, everything he thought he knew about stress management was put to the ultimate test. Despite years of coaching others through emotional regulation, he found himself experiencing unprecedented anger and frustration with his toddler – reactions he never anticipated and couldn't seem to control. This humbling revelation led Freeman down a fascinating path of discovery into the subconscious mind. What he learned transformed not only his relationship with his son but his entire approach to coaching and personal growth. The key insight? We can't think our way out of subconscious problems. No matter how much we consciously understand what we should do, our deepest programming will override our best intentions every time. During this riveting conversation, Freeman demonstrates his technique live, guiding us through a visualization exercise that produces immediate shifts in anxiety. The process is surprisingly simple yet profoundly effective – pushing troubling images through a window, into the sky, and watching them shrink until they disappear. The physiological changes are instant and remarkable. Freeman now works exclusively with business-owning fathers who find themselves caught in reactive patterns they can't seem to break. His approach doesn't aim to eliminate emotions (which serve important purposes) but rather to balance their intensity. The metaphor he uses is perfect: emotions are like waves, and we don't want extreme highs or destructive lows, but manageable fluctuations that inform without overwhelming. This episode offers more than just fascinating insights – it provides a window into cutting-edge techniques that create rapid, lasting change. Whether you're a parent struggling with unexpected reactions, someone battling anxiety, or simply curious about the incredible power of the subconscious mind, you'll walk away with both practical tools and a new understanding of why knowing better doesn't always translate to doing better. Ready to experience this work for yourself? Visit freemanbeals.com to book a breakthrough session and download free resources to begin your own journey of subconscious transformation.

    36min

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    E128 - Lessons from Christian De La Huerta: A Practical Path to Conscious Love

    Send us a text What if the biggest obstacle to love, success, or fulfillment isn’t the market, your manager, or your past—but the patterns you haven’t named yet? Today we unpack our conversation with transformational coach and TEDx speaker Christian De la Huerta and trace three clear pathways to change: sharpen self-awareness, relate to emotions as energy, and stop outsourcing power to anyone or anything outside you. We start with the deceptively simple premise that you can’t change what you can’t see. By mapping recurring conflicts and triggers across relationships and work, you turn vague frustration into useful data. Christian’s approach in Conscious Love gives us practical tools to zoom out, notice loops that follow us from team meetings to dinner tables, and replace knee-jerk reactions with choices aligned to our values. From journaling prompts to quick pre-meeting check-ins, we show how small habits create enough space to pick a better next move. Then we reframe emotions from weakness to signal. Suppressed sadness can flatten into depression, and bottled anger often ferments into rage. We walk through a simple sequence—feel fully, process safely, express responsibly—so feelings fuel growth instead of sabotaging it. Think grounding breaths, specific language that names needs without blame, and boundaries that protect connection rather than punish it. The result is emotional clarity you can use in high-stakes conversations at work and in delicate moments at home. Finally, we reclaim personal power. Blame can feel comforting, but it keeps you stuck. By owning our responses—no matter what happens—we stay in the driver’s seat of our lives. That shift dissolves the false divide between personal and professional growth: the same skills that heal a tense partnership can stabilize a pressured project. We close with resources to go deeper, including Christian’s book, Conscious Love, and soulfulpower.com, plus a simple reflection you can try today to spot your most persistent pattern. If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review. Tell us your biggest takeaway in a DM—we’d love to hear what hit home for you.

    6min

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    E127 - From Self-Doubt to Self-Acceptance: Healing Inner Barriers with Christian De La Huerta

    Send us a text What if finding love isn't about the search, but about removing what blocks us from experiencing it? Christian de la Huerta, transformational coach and award-winning author with 30 years of experience, reveals the internal barriers that prevent us from creating authentic connections. "It's not our job to look for love, but to look within ourselves for the obstacles to love," Christian explains as we explore why so many of us repeat the same relationship patterns with different partners. We dive deep into how our subconscious protective mechanisms lead us to attract unavailable people or sabotage promising connections before they have a chance to flourish. Christian shares powerful insights about emotional triggers and how they reveal our deepest wounds. That person who consistently shows up late and drives you crazy? Your reaction has nothing to do with them and everything to do with unresolved feelings of being disrespected or undervalued from your past. Understanding these triggers creates pathways to freedom instead of remaining enslaved to our automatic emotional responses. Drawing from his personal journey through depression and conflict between his sexuality and spiritual calling, Christian brings authenticity and depth to his teachings. His latest book "Conscious Love" outlines ten problem areas where relationships typically get derailed, starting with the fundamental mistake of expecting relationships to make us complete or happy. This conversation challenges conventional thinking about emotions, love, and power. Christian reframes emotions not as weaknesses but as energies moving through our bodies that only become problematic when suppressed. He distinguishes between the feeling of love and the act of loving, which sometimes requires difficult choices that don't feel immediately pleasurable. For anyone struggling with relationship patterns, emotional reactivity, or the courage to look within, this episode offers practical wisdom and a compassionate perspective. Connect with Christian at soulfulpower.com to learn about his books, retreats, and transformational programs designed to help you break free from limiting patterns and create relationships that actually have a chance of thriving.

    41min

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    E126 - Lessons from Ben LeRose: Playbook for Sustainable Growth

    Send us a text What if growth wasn’t about grinding harder but about choosing the right moments to sprint, the right people to trust, and the right systems to make quality automatic? We unpack Chef Ben LaRose’s journey from dishwasher to architect of Fork and Delicious, tracing how his brand evolved from meal prep and small events to chef’s tables, influencer dinners, restaurant takeovers, and a fine‑dining food truck concept in the making. Along the way, we dig into the mindset shift that made it possible: hustle with purpose, don’t push from fear. We break down a simple filter to spot the difference between momentum and force, then map out how to structure sprint seasons with clear dates, recovery, and communication that keeps relationships intact. We explore why leadership in the kitchen is as essential as technique, and how Ben’s language—people working with him, not for him—translates into operations that scale. Using our team triangle—coaches, captains, and crowd—we share how trust compounds capacity across service, social, and collaborations while protecting standards when demand spikes. Accept and adapt becomes a core theme: when costs swing or plans shift, standards hold while methods flex. We show how systems—checklists, briefs, content calendars, inventory cycles, and cash‑flow dashboards—reduce reliance on motivation and turn discipline into default. The result is a brand that’s ready when opportunity knocks, not scrambling to catch up. If you’re building a side hustle or scaling a creative service, you’ll walk away with playbook-ready ideas: resilience rhythms, trust-led leadership, and the mindset to build experiences instead of forcing outcomes. If this resonated, tap follow, share it with a builder who needs it, and leave a quick review to help more creators find the show. Got questions or wins to share? Drop us a message—we’d love to hear your story.

    14min

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    E125 - How Private Chef Benjamin LeRose Built a Brand on Trust, Teamwork, and Timeless Standards

    Send us a text Ready to rethink what “hustle” really means? We sit down with Chef Ben LaRose—founder of Fork and Delicious and the force behind a growing chef’s table and consulting brand—to explore how a side hustle can scale without sacrificing standards. Ben breaks down the difference between momentum and forcing outcomes, and why his mantra is simple: accept, adapt, and keep hustling. We dig into how he split his work into two clear lanes—Chef Benjamin LaRose for fine dining, takeovers, and consulting; Fork and Delicious for larger catering—so clients instantly understand the value they’re buying. Ben shares how he built a trustworthy crew, from servers to a social media lead, and why he avoids micromanagement by hiring people he can truly rely on. He’s transparent about pricing and sourcing, detailing the real costs behind a seven-course dinner with pairings and the commitment to farm-quality ingredients from the tri-state area. When prices spike after a signed quote, he stands by the number—because a promise matters. You’ll also hear his playbook for growth: collaborations with restaurants, pop-ups that showcase his cuisine, and an ambitious plan for food trucks that deliver seasonal, fine dining experiences with white linens and table-side polish. We get into the human side of business development too—coffee chats over crowded mixers, honest conversations over surface talk, and personal touches that turn a meal into a story people share. Ben’s community mindset shines in his donation events and a forthcoming buffet-style charity concept aimed at turning meals into momentum for good. If you’re building a brand, leading a team, or navigating volatile costs, this conversation offers a grounded framework for staying true to your standards while scaling smart. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves food and entrepreneurship, and drop a review telling us which idea you’re trying next.

    43min

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    E124 - Lessons from Ellen Silverman: Resilience Sells

    Send us a text What if the outcome of your next big move has less to do with timing and more to do with how you show up? We revisit our conversation with Ellen Silverman—who left three decades in banking to thrive as a New York City real estate agent—and unpack the habits that make reinvention stick in one of the toughest markets on earth. The story isn’t about listings; it’s about discipline that builds resilience, communication that creates trust, and the decision to stop outsourcing your confidence to headlines and doubters. We break down a practical playbook you can use this week. You’ll hear how Ellen treats real estate like a true nine-to-five, even in slow seasons, and how that structure turns uncertainty into forward motion. We explore why texts and DMs may be the norm, but real connection still comes from better questions, cleaner follow-ups, and active listening. If you’re spinning your wheels with busywork, you’ll learn how to build simple systems—client FAQs, pipeline hygiene, recurring check-ins—that compound results without burning you out. The conversation also tackles comparison and the quiet ways we give away our power. Ellen once assumed others knew more; now she trusts her judgment and filters the noise. We offer a weekly challenge to cut one source of distraction and replace it with one step toward your vision. Whether you’re buying or selling in NYC, growing a side hustle, or navigating a career pivot, these tools translate. If you want Ellen’s buyer’s guide or have questions about the market, she’s open to chat—and so are we. If the episode hits home, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review telling us the one habit you’ll try this week. Your feedback helps more builders, buyers, and career shifters find the tools they need to move forward.

    11min

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    E123 - From Wall Street to Real Estate: Ellen Silverman's Journey

    Send us a text What does it take to completely reinvent your career after 30 years in one industry? In this captivating conversation, we meet Ellen Silverman, who made the bold transition from decades in banking and finance to building a successful real estate career in New York City. Ellen's story is particularly fascinating because she describes herself as "an introvert in a sales job." As a self-proclaimed math nerd who spent years behind a desk crunching numbers, her journey into the people-oriented world of real estate required developing new skills while leveraging her existing strengths. Her disciplined approach, financial acumen, and passion for property helped her overcome the initial challenges of this major career pivot. Growing up in New York during the 1960s and 70s gave Ellen unique insights into the city's transformation from a predominantly rental market to today's complex landscape of co-ops and condominiums. She shares how her experience as a native New Yorker helps her guide clients through not just purchasing properties, but understanding neighborhoods, safety, accessibility, and the emotional aspects of finding a home. The conversation takes fascinating turns into how communication has evolved in business - from the decline of phone calls to the rise of text messaging and social media - and the post-pandemic crisis of isolation affecting personal connections. Ellen provides valuable perspective on the current NYC real estate market, including how political uncertainty is creating both challenges and opportunities for buyers. For anyone considering a career change, entering real estate, or navigating the daunting NYC property market, Ellen offers practical advice backed by years of experience. Her parting wisdom? "Don't give up, believe in yourself, and don't listen to the naysayers." Follow Ellen on Instagram @EllenJSilverman or email her at ellen.silverman@compass.com to learn more about the NYC home buying process.

    37min
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Welcome to "Surviving the Side Hustle," the ultimate podcast for balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with maintaining mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Hosted by Coach Rob Tracz, an expert in helping driven professionals achieve 'personal development for professional success,' this show is more than just storytelling—it's a masterclass in thriving amidst the entrepreneurial grind. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders who are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship, sharing their unique stories, the creative solutions they're offering, and the everyday challenges they’re overcoming. Whether you’re a side hustler looking for your big break or an established entrepreneur seeking fresh perspectives, "Surviving the Side Hustle" provides valuable insights that resonate with the movers, the shakers, and everyone in between. Feeling burnt out and sidelining your own health? This podcast empowers you to overcome stagnation, build resilience, and optimize your life and business. We dive deep into your goals, identify obstacles, and share strategies to boost your energy, improve your strength, and keep the entrepreneurial grind enjoyable. Join us for inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical advice to help you look good, feel good, and do great things at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. Let’s not just survive the side hustle—let's master it.

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  • Criado por
    Coach Rob
  • Anos de atividade
    2023 - 2025
  • Episódios
    131
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Surviving the Side Hustle
  • Site do podcast
    Surviving the Side Hustle