ESP Ep. 55 Benjamin Roggie

In this episode, we sit down with Benjamin Roggie—entrepreneur, skilled tradesman, and former business owner—for a powerful conversation on hard work, personal growth, and the journey of building something meaningful. Ben opens up about his upbringing, how stepping outside his comfort zone revealed new strengths, and the deep roots of his relentless work ethic. From the discipline of sports to the grind of blue-collar labor, we explore what it takes to push through adversity, adapt to change, and keep going when things get tough. Ben shares his take on generational differences in the workplace, the power behind purpose, and how struggle often precedes clarity. We close with raw reflections on freedom, risk-taking, and the courage it takes to bet on yourself and others. Whether you’re chasing purpose, rebuilding, or just trying to find your footing, Ben’s story offers grit, hope, and timeless wisdom. Enjoy!

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction & Opening Remarks
• 1:15 Moving Away & Coming Back
• 9:09 Learning New Things About Yourself
• 18:35 Work Ethic Origins
• 26:55 Playing Sports & Hard Work
• 34:10 Doing Hard Things & Longevity
• 41:00 Generational Differences
• 46:45 College or Marraige?
• 1:01:22 Growing Through Struggles
• 1:12:11 Trying to Find Footing
• 1:24:23 New Beginnings
• 1:34:11 Emotional Feeling of Freedom
• 1:38:40 Finding Footing
• 1:44:18 Taking Risk & Entrepreneurship
• 1:53:18 Closing Remarks