Unfiltered Sessions
Unfiltered Sessions Podcast
Raw. Real. Unfiltered.
Building a business isn’t just about numbers and strategy—it’s about long hours, sacrifices, and the relentless pursuit of something bigger than yourself. Unfiltered Sessions is where we strip away the fluff and talk about what it really takes to scale a business, balance life, and delegate like a pro.
From personal updates on the journey of growing my own business to candid conversations with entrepreneurs and industry experts, this podcast is about the real stories behind success—the struggles, the wins, and the lessons learned along the way.
If you're a business owner trying to do it all, wondering how to scale without burning out, or just looking for honest conversations about life and entrepreneurship, you're in the right place.
No filters. No sugarcoating. Just the truth about business, life, and the power of delegation.
Unfiltered Sessions
From Broke to $500K in 7 Months: How This Ex-MMA Coach Scaled a Construction Empire
🎙️ From MMA to Millions: How Johnny Buck Built 2 Powerhouse Businesses FAST 💥
In this fire episode, we sit down with Johnny Buck, former MMA fighter turned CEO of 13 Stripes Construction and Rogue Combat Club, one of the top 1% MMA gyms in the game.
We get real about:
- Scaling a gym into a systemized, culture-driven machine 🏋️♂️
- Why most construction business owners stay broke or burnt out 🔥
- Breaking out of the operator mindset and stepping into true leadership 🧠
- Building badass teams, using VAs & AI the RIGHT way 💻
- How he hit almost $500K+ in year ONE in construction 💰
- And why just answering your phone could be a six-figure move 📞
Plus: the unexpected business + life lessons he learned from Helene, a literal storm 🌪️
Whether you're a solopreneur, gym owner, contractor, or just building anything big — this episode is your blueprint to stop grinding in the weeds and start scaling like a real CEO.
🛠️ Systems. 💡 Mindset. ⚔️ Grit. This one’s packed.
Hit play. Take notes. And get ready to LEVEL UP 🔥
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