Proximity Is Power

Gage Heward
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Welcome to Proximity Is Power, hosted by me, Gage Heward. At 17, right before high school graduation, my dad and I had a pivotal conversation over lunch. He asked about my post-school plans, and I told him I wanted to be successful like he was. He shared that his success was shaped by two key factors: the books he read and the people he met. Emphasizing the influence of your closest circle, he said you become the average of the five people around you. This philosophy gave birth to Proximity of Power. Since then, I've embraced the habit of daily reading and listening to books while actively seeking out successful individuals to learn from. Living my dad’s advice completely transformed every aspect of my life in a positive way. While I'm not perfect, I've grown significantly in all areas of life: physically mentally, spiritually, and emotionally/socially. Proximity Is Power shares inspiring interviews with the most successful people in each area of life that I can find with the goal to inspire YOU to unlock your inner power and live your best life.

  1. 4D AGO

    Kade Peterson | How Discomfort Builds the Life You Actually Want | P.I.P.S. Series

    In this episode, we're bringing you the fourth speech from the first-ever Proximity Is Power Summit — Kade Peterson, content creator, entrepreneur, and one of the most authentic voices on personal growth online. At just 27, Kade has built 2.5 million followers across platforms and multiple six and seven figure businesses — all by doing the things that scared him most. This one is different. No theory. Just real, lived experience from someone who made discomfort his entire identity. We cover: ✅ What the Iron Cowboy's 100 Ironmans in 100 days taught Kade about pushing past limits ✅ Why comfort is actually making your life harder — not easier ✅ FOPO — the fear of other people's opinions and how to kill it ✅ The 30-day discomfort challenge that completely changed his life ✅ How Kade grew 2.5 million followers by starting over from zero ✅ The T-Pain series — dancing every day until he met his idol (and it worked) ✅ Neuroplasticity and neurogenesis — the science behind why discomfort rewires your brain ✅ How you do one thing is how you do everything ✅ Live challenges with the audience proving you're capable of way more than you think Quote to live by: "There's no growth in the comfort zone — because there's no comfort in the growth zone." Whether you're on the doors, building your brand, or just trying to become who you're capable of being — this episode will make you go do the thing you've been avoiding. Note: Due to a camera error at the live event, the audio cuts out briefly in a spot or two - just roll with it. The content is worth it.

    38 min

  2. MAY 5

    Blake Erickson | Leadership That Scales & Impossible Goals | P.I.P.S. Series

    In this episode, we're bringing you the third speech from the first-ever Proximity Is Power Summit — Blake Erickson, co-founder of Scaling.com, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the sharpest minds on rapid business growth. Blake and his team have advised over 500 companies — from $500K startups to $10 billion giants — and reverse engineered exactly what separates organizations that scale from ones that stall. In 45 minutes, he breaks down the six findings that define elite leadership. We cover: ✅ Why impossible goals are your greatest recruiting tool ✅ The jump bar experiment — you only rise as high as the standards you set ✅ Nick Saban's secret: how he produced 30+ NFL and NCAA head coaches ✅ The A, B, C player matrix — and why the most dangerous person on your team is a high performer with bad character ✅ How one toxic rep cost Blake's team $1.5 million in lost revenue ✅ World-class leaders correct quickly — and always in private ✅ Why Jerry Jones is the reason the Cowboys haven't won a Super Bowl in 28 years ✅ The 4 levels of culture — and why only 1% of companies reach level four ✅ JFK's impossible goal and what it teaches us about mission-driven teams ✅ How to go from B player to A player — and why culture fit is harder to change than performance Books mentioned: * Can't Hurt Me — David Goggins (referenced via the "cookie jar" concept) Quote to live by: "Do not make small goals — they do not have the magic to stir men's souls." Whether you're leading two reps or two hundred — this episode will change how you build, recruit, and lead your team. Note: Due to a camera error at the live event, the audio cuts out briefly in a spot or two - just roll with it. The content is worth it.

    37 min

  3. APR 28

    Jeff Mendez | Knock Doors to Buy Doors — How to Turn Income Into Lifetime Wealth | P.I.P.S. Series

    In this episode, we're bringing you the second speech from the first-ever Proximity Is Power Summit — Jeff Mendez, former Vivint executive, co-founder of Studio 168, and one of the most accomplished operators in the home services and real estate space. Jeff helped scale Vivint from $30 million to over $1 billion, took it public, co-created Vivint Solar (sold to Sunrun), and walked away with seven liquidity events under his belt. Today he's building a real estate portfolio of nearly 10,000 doors nationwide. This one is packed with perspective you won't hear anywhere else. We cover: ✅ Why Jeff would jump back into pest control over any other industry right now ✅ The recurring revenue model that makes pest control the gift that keeps giving ✅ Knocking doors to buy doors — and why cash flow beats equity every time ✅ The PAL (Pledged Asset Line) strategy the wealthy use to borrow tax-free ✅ Why 80%+ of NFL players go broke — and how to avoid the same trap ✅ Living life by design, not by default — and what 168 means ✅ How to find your why and let it carry you through the rain, the heat, and the nos ✅ Systems are dream-making machines — how to lead people through them ✅ Hick's Law: why focus on one thing beats doing everything Quote to live by: "The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose is to give it away." — Pablo Picasso Whether you're on the doors this summer or building your empire long-term — this episode will change how you think about money, time, and what you're really working toward. Note: Due to a camera error at the live event, the audio cuts out briefly in a spot or two - just roll with it. The content is worth it.

    31 min

  4. APR 21

    Nick Nascimento | Blueprint for Elite Sales | P.I.P.S. Series

    In this episode, we're bringing you one of the most high-energy speeches from the first-ever Proximity Is Power Summit (P.I.P.S.) — Nick Nascimento, D2D veteran, sales coach, and the guy who quietly figured out how to make $200,000 in a single month. Nick has trained thousands of reps, built and sold a pest control company, and has a track record of taking people from $50K a year to half a million. This one's packed. We cover: ✅ How doubling his time in the field 10x'd his income overnight ✅ The 5150 Phenomenon — why small increases in effort produce massive results ✅ Education, Effort, Efficiency — the three pillars of elite sales performance ✅ Why success in selling is 80% mindset and only 20% tactics ✅ The scarcity superpower every pest control rep is leaving on the table ✅ Major time vs. minor time — and why most reps waste the best hours of their day ✅ How the greatest salespeople sell themselves before they ever sell the customer ✅ The recruiting framework Nick uses to attract and keep high-caliber reps Quote to live by: "Failure is impossible if growth is a goal." Note: Due to a camera error at the live event, the audio cuts out briefly in a spot or two — just roll with it. The content is worth it. Whether you're a first-year rep or building a team — this episode will sharpen your axe.

    40 min

  5. FEB 12

    I react to Alex Hormozi’s “How to Get So Rich You Question the Meaning of Making Money”

    In this episode of Millionaire Reacts, I break down my favorite Alex Hormozi video of all time — and it’s his most popular for a reason. We’re talking about: ✅ How to actually define hard work (and why most people get it wrong) ✅ Why leverage — not hustle — is the real key to building wealth ✅ The 4 types of leverage (collaboration, content, code, and capital) ✅ Why saying no is more powerful than chasing every new shiny object ✅ How one thing, done well over time, compounds into massive results ✅ The truth about “passive” income — and how to build less-active income streams ✅ How to know what to focus on, what to ignore, and when to double down I also share: • My own journey from broke lifeguard to millionaire at 22 • How I almost quit my first summer in sales — and what saved me • The one question my mentor asked that changed everything: 👉 “If you were coaching you, what would you tell you to do?” If you’ve ever struggled with distraction, burnout, or feeling like success is taking forever… this episode will slap you with clarity and show you the path forward. 💥 Quote to Remember: “Focus is what multiplies your leverage.” Pick ONE thing. Go all in. Do the boring stuff you already know you need to do.

    1h 10m

  6. 11/04/2025

    Solo | The 4 Pillars To The Good Life: Health, Wealth, Love & Happiness

    In this solo episode, I break down the 4 pillars I build my life around — the categories I come back to every year, every month, every day. This simple framework has helped me stay focused, cut out the noise, and make real progress in the areas that actually matter. If you want to level up your life, this is where you start. You’ll learn:
✅ Why health is the foundation of everything — and how I track my biological age
✅ How I organize my day around Health (morning), Wealth (midday), and Love (evening)
✅ The habits, tools, and mindset that lead to real happiness — not hype
✅ The Power Morning routine I use to build momentum before the world wakes up
✅ How to simplify your life without lowering your standards
✅ Why the people with the most clarity win — and how to create your own filter This episode is for you if:
• You’re tired of chasing goals that don’t actually move the needle
• You want more energy, money, depth, and meaning in your life
• You’re ready to simplify and focus on what really matters
• You want to build your ideal life — on purpose 📚 Books Mentioned:
• Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? — Dr. Mark Hyman
• Rich Dad Poor Dad — Robert Kiyosaki
• The Richest Man in Babylon — George S. Clason 🧠 Resources Mentioned:
• Function Health — functionhealth.com
• Tony Robbins Priming — Daily visualization routine Whether you're stuck, growing, or just ready for more — this episode gives you a powerful lens to build your life around what truly matters. 🎯 Challenge: Apply the 4 Pillars for 21 days. Track your progress. Watch your life change. 
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    28 min

  7. 10/28/2025

    Solo | The POWER Morning: 3 Habits That Change Everything

    In this solo episode, I walk you through my full evolution with morning routines — from overcomplicating everything and trying to master six habits at once… to finally simplifying it all into one powerful routine that actually sticks. You’ll learn: ✅ Why morning routines are the best place to build habits that change your life ✅ The evolution from SAVERS, WRIPPS, and POWER (and why less really is more) ✅ What Tony Robbins, Hal Elrod, and Alex Hormozi each get right (and where they miss) ✅ How to design a 3-part routine that strengthens your mind, body, and emotional state ✅ How priming, working out, and reading can unlock confidence, discipline, and momentum ✅ Why complexity kills consistency — and how to build a streak that actually lasts ✅ The exact PWR routine I use every single morning to win the day before it even starts This episode is for you if: • You want a simple morning routine that actually works • You’re tired of starting over every few weeks • You want more energy, momentum, and confidence to attack your day • You’re ready to build a streak you’re proud of 💥 Quote to live by: “Win the morning, win your life.” 📚 Books Mentioned: • The Greatest Salesman in the World — Og Mandino • The Miracle Morning — Hal Elrod • The Science of Scaling — Ben Hardy & Blake Erickson

    18 min

  8. 07/22/2025

    From Adopted to CEO: The Relentless Rise of Conner Ruggio

    In this episode, I sit down with Conner Ruggio — co-founder and CEO of Ambia Solar, former President of Sales at Aptive, and one of the most disciplined and driven leaders in the home services space. We go deep on business, burnout, bold vision, and building a life worth writing about. We talk about: ✅ Getting adopted at age 10 and overcoming a turbulent childhood ✅ Launching a car wash business at 18 — then outlasting a 2,000-person company ✅ Serving a mission that lit the fire for sales, leadership, and legacy ✅ Becoming Aptive’s top recruiter and scaling to 85K+ accounts ✅ Leaving law school to chase entrepreneurship — and betting millions on himself ✅ The brutal learning curve of building a solar company from scratch ✅ How fitness, fatherhood, and faith forged a new level of identity ✅ His exact visualization practice that shaped his success ✅ Why real leaders build systems, carry stress, and go first Books mentioned: • Think and Grow Rich — Napoleon Hill • Good to Great — Jim Collins • Can’t Hurt Me — David Goggins Quote to live by: “Fortune favors the bold.” Whether you’re selling, leading, building, or bouncing back — this episode will remind you what’s possible when you commit fully, stay in proximity to greatness, and never stop raising the bar. Podcast Website: https://bio.site/Proximityispower

    1h 9m
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Welcome to Proximity Is Power, hosted by me, Gage Heward. At 17, right before high school graduation, my dad and I had a pivotal conversation over lunch. He asked about my post-school plans, and I told him I wanted to be successful like he was. He shared that his success was shaped by two key factors: the books he read and the people he met. Emphasizing the influence of your closest circle, he said you become the average of the five people around you. This philosophy gave birth to Proximity of Power. Since then, I've embraced the habit of daily reading and listening to books while actively seeking out successful individuals to learn from. Living my dad’s advice completely transformed every aspect of my life in a positive way. While I'm not perfect, I've grown significantly in all areas of life: physically mentally, spiritually, and emotionally/socially. Proximity Is Power shares inspiring interviews with the most successful people in each area of life that I can find with the goal to inspire YOU to unlock your inner power and live your best life.

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  • Creator
    Gage Heward
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Proximity Is Power

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