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. 2D AGO

    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

  2. 11/04/2025

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

    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

  3. 10/28/2025

    The POWER Morning: 3 Habits That Change Everything | Solo Podcast

    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

  4. 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

  5. 07/08/2025

    Faith, Fire, and Fainting on the Doors: How Jake Robles Became a Powerhouse

    In this episode, I sit down with Jake Robles — a 23-year-old stud who went from being adopted, expelled from school, and chasing pro gaming… to leading a 4,000-account team and earning a Golden Door at Vivint. His story is raw, real, and inspiring. We go deep on trauma, trust, leadership, faith, and the fire it takes to become world-class — not just in sales, but in life. We talk about: ✅ Growing up adopted and learning to read people early ✅ How rejection fueled his obsession to be the best ✅ Selling 10 accounts his third day on the doors — at 16 years old ✅ Getting hospitalized mid-summer from pushing too hard — and not stopping ✅ Building confidence by doing things the right way (even when no one’s watching) ✅ Leaving Vivint at the top to follow a deeper calling ✅ Using social media as a weapon to inspire, recruit, and build brand ✅ Why love is the ultimate sales and leadership hack ✅ How faith in God anchored him when success didn’t fulfill him Books Mentioned: • The Surrender Experiment — Michael A. Singer • The Untethered Soul — Michael A. Singer • The Power of Now — Eckhart Tolle • The Bible — most life-changing of all Quote to live by: “Nothing external affects how you feel — it’s all a choice.” If you’re in the trenches chasing big goals, rebuilding, leading others, or just trying to figure out who you’re becoming — this one’s a must-listen. Connect with Jake: @jake.robles Podcast Website: https://bio.site/Proximityispower

    1h 10m

  6. 07/01/2025

    Grit Over Talent: Door-to-Door Lessons That Built a $100M Company with Garth Massey

    In this episode, I sit down with Garth Massey — co-founder of Grit Marketing and one of the biggest leaders in the door-to-door space. From humble beginnings in a small California town to leading a $100M company, Garth’s story is full of grit, heart, and straight-up fire. This one’s packed with lessons on leadership, faith, family, and what it really takes to win — not just in business, but in life. We talk about: ✅ Growing up blue-collar and learning hustle from his parents ✅ Hitting rock bottom leading his first team — and the growth that came from it ✅ Why door-to-door is the best life prep course on the planet ✅ The power of proximity and the people who shaped his vision ✅ Juggling marriage, fatherhood, and high-stakes entrepreneurship ✅ Why the hard days are the ones that build you — if you don’t quit ✅ The secret to staying present and grounded in a distracted world ✅ How to lead with impact and leave people better than you found them Books Mentioned: • Rich Dad Poor Dad — Robert Kiyosaki • Shoe Dog — Phil Knight • Extreme Ownership — Jock Willink Quote to live by: “If you’re not kind, I don’t care what you are.” This episode is for anyone building something big — a team, a business, or a legacy — and trying to stay grounded while doing it. Podcast Website: https://bio.site/Proximityispower

    1h 5m

  7. 06/24/2025

    From $186 Paychecks to Financial Freedom: The Story of My Dad, Matt Heward

    In this episode, I sit down with someone very special — my dad, Matt Heward — and trace the path that shaped him from a ranch kid in Snowflake, Arizona, to a successful entrepreneur and wealth manager with a heart for service and family. This one’s packed with lessons you don’t just hear — you feel. We talk about: ✅ Growing up on a cattle ranch and learning the value of hard work ✅ The summer in Korea that changed everything — and nearly ended in disaster ✅ The early struggles of entrepreneurship, chasing medical school, and finding a new path ✅ The first $186 paycheck that nearly broke him — and why it became a pivotal moment ✅ Helping others win as the biggest secret to long‑term success ✅ Why proximity is power and the role mentors play in reshaping your future ✅ Building a life where money is a tool for freedom, not a source of worry ✅ Making an impact that lasts beyond the balance sheet Books Mentioned: • The Greatest Salesman in the World — Og Mandino • Stand for Something — Gordon B. Hinckley • As a Man Thinketh — James Allen • Think and Grow Rich — Napoleon Hill • Outwitting the Devil — Napoleon Hill • The Strangest Secret — Earl Nightingale Quotes to live by: • “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” • “If you can help enough people win, you can’t help but win yourself.” • “The person you have to become is worth more than the money you make.” This episode is a roadmap for anyone looking to build a life of purpose, impact, and financial freedom — and a reminder that who you surround yourself with is often more important than where you came from. Podcast Website: https://bio.site/Proximityispower

    1h 29m

  8. 06/17/2025

    From Broke Pastor to 500+ Flips and a Dream Life in Maui — The Wild Rise of Cam Cathcart

    In this episode, I sit down with Cam Cathcart—a former pastor who went from making $40K a year and driving Uber on weekends… to flipping over 500 homes, building a $15M rental portfolio, and living in Brandon Turner’s old house in Maui. Yeah. You read that right. Cam’s story is unreal—but what makes it powerful isn’t just the money. It’s the clarity, the discipline, and the vision he built before the success ever came. We talk about: ✅ The $15,000 hospital bill that sparked everything ✅ Driving Uber, selling garage sale flips—and barely scraping by ✅ How a random BiggerPockets episode changed the trajectory of his life ✅ Writing “Live in Hawaii” in his 10X planner every day until it came true ✅ Buying Brandon Turner’s house—and now co-hosting a podcast with him ✅ The difference between a real estate investor and a business owner ✅ Why visualization, obsession, and belief are the real cheat codes ✅ Leadership lessons, fatherhood, burnout, and building a life that lasts Books Mentioned: • The Intentional Father – Jon Tyson • The Perfect Week Formula – Craig Ballantyne • Good to Great – Jim Collins • The Greatest Salesman in the World – Og Mandino Quotes to live by: • “Somebody’s gonna do it—why not me?” • “Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.” • “Bet on yourself.” This conversation is a full masterclass in mindset, real estate, and building a future on purpose. Cam doesn’t just talk it—he lives it. Follow Cam: @cam.cathcart 🎙️ Watch my episode on The Better Life podcast with Cam and Brandon Turner: https://youtu.be/gTt2b20I0Mo?si=b3NCBmlqAVt4brvY Podcast Website: https://bio.site/Proximityispower

    1h 19m
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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
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
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