Reverence Podcast

Reverence Podcast

Hosted by Black Cowboy Tae and DJ, this show dives deep into the real lessons of business, finances, personal development, discipline, relationships, and the game of life itself. Together, they blend knowledge, experience, and perspective into conversations that challenge, inspire, and open your mind.

  1. Jan 28

    Realistic Goal Setting in a Hustle Culture World | Reverence Podcast | Episode 5

    Episode 5 focuses on effective goal setting and personal development for the new year while navigating a hustle culture environment. The hosts emphasize the importance of using SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—to turn vague ambitions into actionable systems. They discuss current events, such as housing affordability and credit card interest rates, to highlight the necessity of financial literacy and discipline. By breaking down large objectives into quarterly and weekly tasks, the speakers explain how to maintain consistency and avoid the typical February burnout. They also explore the psychology of willpower and the compound effect, suggesting that small, steady improvements lead to significant long-term success. Ultimately, the source encourages listeners to prioritize time management and cultivate high-value habits through continuous learning and accountability. Take notes—so it becomes something that you know, not something that you heard. Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro0:52 - New Year, New Me goals.5:39 - Elizabeth Warren on lower credit card interest rates.12:49 - Employee crashes out at Planet Fitness (Pros & Cons Breakdown)23:25 - Ad Break23:34 - Why do most people overplan and underprepare for their goals?30:11 - How can a person help change their friends' mindset for success?32:46 - How to set S.M.A.R.T. Goals (Formula Base) to avoid burnout.48:53 - Ad Break49:02 - How to stay on track with your S.M.A.R.T. Goals to avoid burnout1:00:11 - How to set non-negotiables and healthy boundaries 1:06:51 - Play the Game of Life to win! How systems can help and hurt you.1:12:33 - 3 steps to maintain your goals. (Reflection, Alignment, and Systems)1:16:24 - How to use the compony effect to your advantage for your goals.1:28:07 - Outro

    1h 28m
  2. Jan 28

    Why You Can’t Succeed Alone: How to Build a Winning Team | Reverence Podcast | Episode 4

    In episode 4, Tae and DJ discuss the vital importance of collaboration and teamwork in achieving professional success. Through interviews with three mentors—a former boss, a teacher-entrepreneur, and a general manager—the hosts explore how clear expectations, mutual respect, and accountability form the foundation of any effective unit. The discussion highlights the challenges of aligning different generational work mentalities and emphasizes that leaders must understand their team members' individual learning styles and strengths. Practical advice is provided on moving from third-party apps to traditional banking to avoid fees, as well as the necessity of documenting roles to maintain integrity. Ultimately, the source serves as a guide for young professionals on how to transition from a solitary mindset to building a sustainable, high-performing team. Take notes—so it becomes something that you know, not something that you heard. Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro3:25 - Where should you open a bank account and why? (Recap)6:34 - Why You Can’t Succeed Alone: How to Build a Winning Team (Main Topic)8:19 - What does team building look like to you? (Melissa) Q124:22 - Ad break 24:45 - Is it hard to build a team? Why or why not? (Melissa) Q241:20 - What are 3 important steps to build a team? (Melissa) Q356:01 - Ad break 56:20 - What does team building look like to you? (Ms.Nancy) Q11:04:39 - Is it hard to build a team? Why or why not? (Ms.Nancy) Q21:13:05 - What are 3 important steps to building a team? (Ms.Nancy) Q31:19:02 - Ad break1:20:08 - What does team building look like to you? (Kat) Q11:29:05 - Is it hard to build a team? Why or why not? (Kat) Q21:36:30 - What are 3 important steps to building a team? (Kat) Q31:40:08 - Outro

    1h 41m
  3. Jan 28

    The Real Reason Most People Never Make It | Reverence Podcast | Episode 2

    Success isn’t just about talent, money, or opportunity—it’s about the skills nobody teaches you, and few people talk about. In this episode of the Reverence Podcast, Black Cowboy Tae and DJ peel back the layers on the unseen disciplines that separate those who talk about success from those who live it. Tae brings a thoughtful and grounded perspective, highlighting skills such as consistency, emotional control, effective communication, and long-term thinking. DJ counters with raw, unfiltered truth—calling out shortcuts, entitlement, and the uncomfortable habits most people avoid—no motivation fluff. No side-taking. Just reality. This episode challenges how you measure growth, how you handle pressure, and how you play the long game in business, relationships, and life. Time stamps:0:00 - Preview1:30 - Intro2:56 - The hidden reality of a 9-5 (cons)7:03 - The hidden reality of a 9-5 (pros)11:39 - The hidden reality of an entrepreneur (cons)16:12 - The hidden reality of an entrepreneur (pros)22:08 - Ad Break22:27 - What did a 9-5 teach you? (DJ)31:48 - What did a 9-5 teach you? (Tae)35:00 - How did the lack of soft skills impact your life? (the importance of parenting)43:40 - Ad Break43:59 - Why do people glamorize entrepreneurship?51:48 - How to actively listen to understand anyone (pattern recongitions) 55:56 - Do people tell the truth about success or life in general?1:05:35 - Outro

    1h 5m
  4. 12/31/2025

    Accountability Changes Everything Here's Why | Reverence Podcast | Episode 3

    In episode 3, hosts Tae and DJ explain the importance of accountability in achieving personal and professional success. They begin by analyzing the recent scandal involving former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore, using his legal and professional downfall to illustrate how a lack of discipline and poor decision-making can destroy a man's reputation. The hosts categorize individuals into various archetypes, such as gentlemen, men, and boys, to explain how one’s character determines one's ability to own one's actions. By contrasting Moore’s situation with Shannon Sharpe’s handling of public relations, they highlight the importance of PR teams and maintaining a code of conduct. The conversation concludes with a breakdown of practical accountability, emphasizing that individuals must stick to their chosen disciplines to reach their goals. Through this discussion, they argue that true growth requires honesty, responsibility, and the rejection of impulsive, immature behaviors. Take notes—so it becomes something that you know, not something that you heard. Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro3:20 - Unpacking Michigan's firing of head coach Sherrone Moore 24:19 - Ad Break24:29 - Why accountability is the key to real success and what it means.26:24 - Examples of being held accountable 36:23 - What accountability means to a YN39:56 - What accountability really means and how to use it43:22 - The dark truth on why accountability is hard to practice47:58 - Ad Break48:07 - Why do people avoid accountability?55:16 - The negative effects of not being held accountable (friends, relationships, and jobs/careers)58:25 - What you want comes with rules and guidelines to hold you accountable.1:16:18 - Outro

    1h 16m

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Hosted by Black Cowboy Tae and DJ, this show dives deep into the real lessons of business, finances, personal development, discipline, relationships, and the game of life itself. Together, they blend knowledge, experience, and perspective into conversations that challenge, inspire, and open your mind.