What If It Did Work?

Omar Medrano
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Are you sitting on your dream instead of acting on it because the voice in your head is telling you, “no”? Are you afraid of failure? Maybe you think you’re just too old to begin a new adventure.What if, instead, you could squash these fears and silence the scared voice that prevents you from taking the leap and live your TRUE purpose?If you can learn to change just ONE thought, then I promise you will change your life.This podcast will show YOU how to STOP fear in its tracks so you can take action, which means you can follow God’s BIGGER plan for your life.When you listen to this podcast, you will...Believe in yourself again (no matter what your past looks like or what people say) so you can take the leap into your divine purposeNot only give yourself permission to create a life you only dream about (it all starts with one easy step) BUT the faith to take action and pursue itFace every day without fear of failure (even if you’ve stumbled before)Leave a legacy that you not only control but create (God gave you everything you need!)Reverse your thinking from “what if it goes wrong” to “what if it goes right” (this podcast will eliminate the worst-case scenario thinking that plagues so many people)Prepare yourself for dark times so that fear NEVER takes hold of you againAre you ready for it to work? About your Host:Omar Medrano wants to help you shake up your approach to launching your next business, keeping your happiness and life in mind, as well as your bottom line, which he enjoys doing through books like this, online coaching, and speaking regularly.And when he’s not teaching business owners how to find clarity, conviction, and faith in themselves, you can find him playing the stock market, working out, and indulging in the occasional smoothie while parenting his incredible daughters.

  1. 2D AGO

    You Are Not Forgotten While You Grind

    You ever feel like you’re doing the work, taking the hits, and still nobody sees you? That’s where this conversation starts, with a challenge that lands hard: what if being “unknown” isn’t a curse, it’s training. We talk with author Arturo Cerna Jr about The Unknowns Rising, the hidden season that shapes leaders, and why the people the system overlooks can end up reshaping the system. We get real about Latino entrepreneurship in America: millions of Latino-owned businesses, a huge economic upside, and the frustrating reality of permits, capital access, and closed-door networks. Arturo shares the personal side too, including career collapse, rejection, and the identity crisis that follows when the title disappears. From there, we dig into a deeper definition of wealth that has nothing to do with flexing and everything to do with service, community, and the kind of impact people remember. We also go practical. AI comes up as a tool for builders, not a toy. If you’re stuck, we talk about using technology to sharpen clarity, map a business plan, and move from ideas to execution. Along the way we hit cultural questions, the “Latinx” label debate, why defining our own story matters, and why we believe Latino leadership at the highest levels, even a Latino president, is not a fantasy. If you’re tired of waiting for the perfect moment, press play and take the next step. Subscribe, share this with someone in their grind season, and leave a review with the one takeaway you’re building on next. Join the What if it Did Work movement on Facebook Get the Book! www.omarmedrano.com www.calendly.com/omarmedrano/15min

    1h 4m

  2. APR 1

    From Market Chaos To Retirement Income

    You can grind for 30 or 40 years building wealth and still get taken out by one bad decade, one tax mistake, or one panic sell. That’s why we sat down with Ron Deutsch, a former Wall Street fixed income pro (Bear Stearns) and CFA who now helps families at Magnus Financial Group turn portfolios into durable retirement income machines, not stress machines.  We get practical about capital preservation and real-world risk tolerance, including why most people only discover their true comfort level after they lose money. Ron explains how he thinks about diversification when the S&P 500 is dominated by tech, why a long-term wealth management plan beats reactive trading, and how a small 1% to 5% “high beta” sandbox can keep the urge to speculate from infecting the rest of the portfolio.  Then we go deep on fixed income and the misunderstood power of bonds. Ron shares how individual bond portfolios, credit risk, preferreds, closed-end funds, and selective covered call strategies can produce meaningful yield, and why the classic 60/40 portfolio isn’t “dead” so much as dependent on what’s actually inside the 60 and the 40. We also talk alternatives, tax-efficient investing, loss harvesting, MLPs, and what entrepreneurs should do before a liquidity event so they don’t waste their one bite at the apple.  If you want clearer thinking about retirement planning, portfolio risk, and building income you can live on, subscribe, share this with someone nearing retirement, and leave a review. What part of your financial plan feels most uncertain right now? Join the What if it Did Work movement on Facebook Get the Book! www.omarmedrano.com www.calendly.com/omarmedrano/15min

    54 min

  3. MAR 25

    How Language Builds Trust Fast In Sales

    The pitch deck isn’t where the deal is won. The real “yes” happens earlier, when a buyer’s subconscious decides it feels safe, clear, and self-directed to move forward. That’s why we brought on Paul Ross, a master hypnotist, NLP practitioner, and longtime sales trainer, to unpack the sales psychology most teams ignore and the language patterns that make modern buyers actually focus. We talk about why old-school sales training feels incomplete in today’s distracted market, and why “know, like, trust” is necessary but not sufficient. Paul shares how to build something deeper: trust in the prospect’s ability to make a great decision. You’ll hear his “soil and seeds” framework for state management, the implied relationship words that create instant buy-in, and why strategic vagueness can increase compliance when used at the right moment. We also get tactical on objection handling with pattern interrupts and reframes for classics like “we need to look at other options” and “I need time to think it over.” Then we zoom out to the seller’s internal state, fear of closing, and the small phrases that quietly destroy authority. Paul also shares a free resource created specifically for listeners at “sell with suggestion forward slash what if.” If this helps you sell with more clarity and less pressure, subscribe, share it with a friend in sales, and leave a five-star review. What’s the one objection you want to erase for good? Join the What if it Did Work movement on Facebook Get the Book! www.omarmedrano.com www.calendly.com/omarmedrano/15min

    1h 1m

  4. MAR 18

    Rebuilding A Life After Spinal Surgery With Mindset And Discipline

    One bad day can rewrite your body, your plans, and your identity. Zach Delmonico lived that reality when a severe spinal curvature and a major surgery took him from being an active athlete to waking up in a hospital bed unsure if he could even move. What hits hardest is not the medical details, but the decision point: do you turn it into a lifetime excuse, or do you turn it into fuel for resilience, mindset, and real performance? We get into what most “motivation” content skips. Zach breaks down how he rebuilt himself with a simple framework he lives by: desire (the decision that ignites action), discipline (stacking small wins until momentum is real), and determination (pushing through pain, doubt, and the urge to quit). We also go deep on confidence and communication, how he reverse engineered his own social anxiety through studying psychology and tracking patterns, and why action beats inspiration every time. Then we call out the culture of rented success: flashy cars, staged lifestyles, and the trap of measuring your worth by what you can show. Zach shares how faith and gratitude keep him grounded, how he coaches people who feel stuck by shifting focus fast, and why his real definition of success is becoming “the original you.” If you care about authentic personal development, mental toughness, discipline, and building a life that holds up offline, this conversation is for you. If it resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review. What’s one place you’re ready to stop performing and start becoming? Join the What if it Did Work movement on Facebook Get the Book! www.omarmedrano.com www.calendly.com/omarmedrano/15min

    55 min

  5. MAR 11

    Tyler Guzzo: From Excuses To Action

    Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” and still spinning your wheels? We cut through the noise and get honest about what actually moves the needle, clear goals, tighter boundaries, and small promises you keep every day until confidence becomes your default. No calendars, no clichés, no borrowed motivation from a Monday or a new year. Just the real talk that helps you act today. We start with identity: swapping old trophies and stale narratives for training that fits real life. Omar and Tyler open up about injuries, aging, and why the mind is the strongest muscle in the room. From marathon seasons to Hyrox ambitions, the lesson is the same—focus beats outrage. If a halftime show can steal your day, so can a candy aisle engineered to light up your dopamine. That’s why cold-turkey crash plans fail and why sustainable change starts with frictionless habits you can repeat when birthdays, travel, and holidays roll in. We also go deep on entrepreneurship and self-respect: charging what you’re worth, refusing to blur friendships with discounts, and letting “no” be part of a healthy sales pipeline. Virtual coaching shines here—systems that meet you anywhere, structured accountability, and the why behind the what so you’re not white-knuckling a diet. Expect clear timelines too: most people can safely drop 20–30 pounds in 16 weeks, with heavier clients seeing even more when fully compliant. The first month often hits faster; then plateaus require smarter adjustments, not panic. By the end, you’ll have a blueprint for sustainable fat loss, a mindset reset to stop outsourcing your future to the calendar, and the confidence that comes from doing exactly what you said you would. Want in on Tyler’s Lean in 16? Reach out, mention “lean” and this podcast, and get started. If this conversation lit a fire, follow, share with a friend who needs tough love, and leave a quick review so more people find the truth without the fluff. Join the What if it Did Work movement on Facebook Get the Book! www.omarmedrano.com www.calendly.com/omarmedrano/15min

    1h 4m

  6. MAR 4

    Peptides, Hormones, And The Fight Against Aging

    What if aging isn’t an inevitability but a system you can learn to influence? We sit down with Jay Campbell, author, founder of Bio Longevity Labs, and longtime voice in hormone optimization, to pull back the curtain on peptides, GLP-1s, TRT, and the habits that actually move the needle on biological age. No fluff, no hype cycles, just a direct path through the noise so you can stop guessing and start compounding wins. Jay explains why only a sliver of people truly understand peptides, how GLP-1s can slash obesity risk when used with intention, and why most failures come from bad sourcing and worse guidance. We cover the core stack of real-world results: protein-forward nutrition, intelligent strength training, daily movement, high-quality sleep, and targeted therapeutics. If you’ve felt stuck between social media extremes, miracle claims on one side, fatalistic “it is what it is” on the other, this conversation gives you the signal you’ve been missing. We also tackle the stigma around testosterone replacement therapy and the sports-era myths that still scare people away from safe, supervised care. Jay breaks down how to vet vendors, avoid counterfeit peptides, and recognize when AI-fed summaries are confidently wrong. Along the way, we talk recovery gains after 40, the danger of chasing the cheapest vial, and why mindset is the master lever: your thoughts shape your routines, and your routines sculpt your biomarkers. If you’re ready to trade shortcuts for strategy and turn back metabolic drift with data and discipline, this is your playbook. Press play, take notes, and then take action. If this resonates, share it with someone who needs a nudge, subscribe for more contrarian health truth, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your future self will thank you. Join the What if it Did Work movement on Facebook Get the Book! www.omarmedrano.com www.calendly.com/omarmedrano/15min

    1h 7m

  7. FEB 25

    Chris Duffin On Fear, Grit, And Building Real Strength

    What if fear isn’t a stop sign but a compass? We sit down with Chris Duffin—engineer, world-record powerlifter, entrepreneur, and author of The Eagle and the Dragon—to unpack how real strength is built: by choosing meaningful pressure, not chasing comfort. Chris grew up homeless in the wilderness, learned to respect fear while holding live rattlesnakes, and later rebuilt his body and businesses after brutal setbacks. His thesis is simple and hard: specific adaptation to imposed demand applies to everything—bones, teams, mindsets, and companies. We dig into the Six Ps of resilience—Precipice, Plunge, Pit, Pull, Peak, Plateau—and how to use each phase instead of fighting it. Chris explains why motivation fades, values endure, and entrepreneurship only works when it’s an expression of what matters most. We talk leadership that paints a visceral picture of now and next, micro-bravery that compounds into macro-capability, and the quiet courage of hard conversations that prepare you for big leaps. If you’ve ever felt stuck, his challenge is direct: turn into the pain, ask what you’re avoiding, and take the smallest scary action this week. You’ll hear how he returned from a devastating back injury to elite performance by owning the process, coordinating experts, and refusing limiting stories—and how a documented case of a double-quad reattachment led to a 700-pound deadlift in seven weeks. The takeaway is practical and liberating: most limits are stories repeated until they feel like physics. Rewrite the script with systems, accountability, and consistent action. If this conversation moved you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review so more people can find it. Then tell us: what’s the one hard step you’ll take this week? Join the What if it Did Work movement on Facebook Get the Book! www.omarmedrano.com www.calendly.com/omarmedrano/15min

    1h 4m

  8. FEB 18

    Quiet Wealth That Works While You Sleep

    What if your money worked harder than you do? We sit down with Ronald Eugene Ron Kmetovicz, author of Ghost Money: The Pathway to Financial Independence, to unpack a simple, no-gimmick system for building wealth that quietly compounds while you sleep. Forget rented supercars and day-trade dopamine; this conversation is a masterclass in practical investing for people who want lasting freedom, not fleeting flexes. Ronald traces his roots from a farm in rural Pennsylvania to his first stock purchase in eighth grade and shows how multiple income streams set the foundation for a resilient life. We break down why fans of products often become poor stock pickers, why dividends and yield on cost matter more than hype, and how a low-cost balanced fund can outpace most DIY trading once fees, taxes, and emotions are counted. Ronald’s KMAC curve turns compounding into a series of understandable doubles, proving you don’t need an MBA to reach meaningful milestones—just consistency and time. We get honest about lifestyle creep, debt traps, and the false security of high incomes. From 30 percent credit card rates to seven-year car loans, we show how small choices compound in the wrong direction. Then we flip the script: automatic contributions, emergency buffers, and cutting expenses give you the power to say no to stress, bad bosses, and burnout. Start with 10 percent as a floor and stretch to 20 or 30 percent when you can, especially in your early years, and let the boring math work. If you’re tired of paycheck anxiety and ready to build a quiet army of assets, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a wake-up call, and leave a review with the one habit you’ll automate this week. Your future self is already thanking you. Join the What if it Did Work movement on Facebook Get the Book! www.omarmedrano.com www.calendly.com/omarmedrano/15min

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Are you sitting on your dream instead of acting on it because the voice in your head is telling you, “no”? Are you afraid of failure? Maybe you think you’re just too old to begin a new adventure.What if, instead, you could squash these fears and silence the scared voice that prevents you from taking the leap and live your TRUE purpose?If you can learn to change just ONE thought, then I promise you will change your life.This podcast will show YOU how to STOP fear in its tracks so you can take action, which means you can follow God’s BIGGER plan for your life.When you listen to this podcast, you will...Believe in yourself again (no matter what your past looks like or what people say) so you can take the leap into your divine purposeNot only give yourself permission to create a life you only dream about (it all starts with one easy step) BUT the faith to take action and pursue itFace every day without fear of failure (even if you’ve stumbled before)Leave a legacy that you not only control but create (God gave you everything you need!)Reverse your thinking from “what if it goes wrong” to “what if it goes right” (this podcast will eliminate the worst-case scenario thinking that plagues so many people)Prepare yourself for dark times so that fear NEVER takes hold of you againAre you ready for it to work? About your Host:Omar Medrano wants to help you shake up your approach to launching your next business, keeping your happiness and life in mind, as well as your bottom line, which he enjoys doing through books like this, online coaching, and speaking regularly.And when he’s not teaching business owners how to find clarity, conviction, and faith in themselves, you can find him playing the stock market, working out, and indulging in the occasional smoothie while parenting his incredible daughters.

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  • Creator
    Omar Medrano
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    246
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 What If It Did Work?
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