Unbeatable Jeff Struecker

Last week, I interviewed legendary champion bare-knuckle fighter Bobby Gunn. My guest today is the journalist who wrote the book Bare Knuckle about Bobby's life. Stayton Bonner was at the top of the journalism world, working for GQ and later as a senior editor for Rolling Stone. But he gave it all up when he became fascinated by Bobby’s life and the brutal underground world of bare-knuckle fighting. He spent 12 years researching to tell this story of survival, honor, grit, and the beginning of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
Why Bobby’s real-life Rocky/Fight Club story is so captivating and inspiringWhy Stayton was willing to take a leap and give up his career at Rolling Stone to become an authorHow he got unprecedented access to a world that usually does not trust reportersDetails of underground fights that are a mix of both savagery and honorHow Bobby has been an integral part of the $400 million Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, the fastest-rising combat sport in the world Get your copy of Bare Knuckle on Amazon today
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Bobby Gunn is a champion bare-knuckle fighter who has never been defeated in 73 fights. His life is like a Rocky story, and he has fought to survive against gang members, bodyguards, and even a Russian mobster. He talks about the corruption and politics in professional boxing compared to the fairness and honor he found in the underground bare-knuckle fighting world. You’ll hear the driving force behind what kept him going through challenges in his career and what he says are the 2 things that can help you overcome any obstacle in life.
You’ll hear:
About growing up in a nomadic Gypsy community and how he was introduced to this dangerous sport at a very young ageWhat the world of a bare-knuckle fighter is really like that might surprise youHow professional boxing is completely different from the underground bare-knuckle fighting worldHis advice for how to accomplish great things in lifeThe most powerful motivators that drive fighters to succeedOrder Bobby’s Book, Bare Knuckle HERE to read about his full story.
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Anthony Lee is a marathon runner and founder of Zapp Mortgage. Today we discuss his vast experience running marathons, his military career as an Air Force PJ, and his journey as an entrepreneur. Anthony shares his mindset of perseverance and determination that give him the ability to overcome obstacles and achieve goals. He also emphasizes the importance of always giving back. We talk about our recent experiences running the Boston Marathon and the challenges we faced due to the heat, as well as the significance of the Boston Marathon and the impact of the Boston bombing.
You’ll Hear
What 2 things are crucial in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals.Why we run marathons, despite the physical and emotional challengesWhy the Boston Marathon is one of the most iconic marathons in the world How the Boston bombing on Patriots Day in 2013 had a profound impact on the marathon and the city of BostonWhat it takes to achieve greatness in anything you doAbout Anthony’s upcoming book and how it provides a blueprint for achieving success in business and life.Register HERE for Anthony’s virtual book launch webinar that will happen April 25th at 6:00pm and get the book for a very special price!
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Command Sergeant Major Walt Zajkowski and I are two of the world’s biggest fans of the Best Ranger Competition. And since the 2024 competition is this weekend, we sat down to talk about what makes this endurance race so great and so unique. We are both past winners, but Walt is one of the very few who has won it more than once, and he has competed an incredible 8 times!
Aside from the competition, Walt has had a highly distinguished military career, where he has served the US Army since 1994 and has won numerous awards.
You’ll hear:
Why we started competing in the Best Ranger Competition despite initially feeling way out of our leagueWhy this event is unlike any other endurance competition on the planetWhat goes through these world-class athletes’ minds in the hours leading up to the starting lineWhat it actually takes to win (it’s not always the team with the most strength or speed)Lessons we’ve learned from this competition that you can use to get through life’s unknowns and difficultiesFind out more about the Best Ranger Competition and follow along HERE
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With more than 55 years in the courtroom, Norman Shabel has heard heartbreaking stories and seen the worst evil people can do to one another. Growing up on the streets of Brooklyn and Brownsville, NY, prepared him for the hard life he would have to live as a criminal prosecutor.
From his decades of legal career as a personal injury plaintiff and class action attorney, Norman gives the one question you must ask before hiring an attorney to represent you in court. Now retired from practicing law, Norman continues to impact people by turning prominent court cases into books and plays.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why law school is similar to a basketball courtA few of his biggest casesHow to find the “right” lawyer to represent youHis thoughts on “blind” justiceWhy he started writing crime novelsHow he tackles injustice today through the written wordFind out more about Norman here
Find Norman’s books here
Register to win a free e-copy of Norman’s book, There Ain’t No Justice, here
I created a motivational video with the top lessons I learned in Ranger School. This video is full of practical advice to help motivate you when facing challenges and adversity. The video is free, and you can get it HERE.
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Dennis was a United States Air Force fighter pilot, doing exactly what he had always dreamed of doing…until a heart condition stopped him in his tracks, forcing him to completely change his career path. He has been the CEO of 6 businesses and is an organizational coach and speaker, helping leaders turn their teams around and vastly improve performance. He has also released a book called The Disciple Dilemma to challenge how leaders view discipleship.
You’ll hear:
About his career in the military and the day he got the call that he could no longer flyHis secret sauce for transforming organizationsWhy getting to the top of some mountains/reaching certain goals can leave you feeling emptyHow views on work and business have changed in recent years, especially with younger generationsWhat gives life meaning and purposeAbout his book and why he wrote it Learn more about The Discipleship Dilemma and purchase a copy HERE
Grab a coupon code to download a free e-copy of the book HERE (first come, first served)
OR enter to win a free e-copy HERE (drawing will be April 5th)
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