Before even turning 40, Clay Clark was recognized by the White House as Oklahoma's Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year. He built one of the most successful wedding companies in his state and multiple other businesses.Now, Clay helps other business owners grow their companies with the simple strategies that he outlines in his books. Apart from that, he's the founder of ReAwaken America.Enjoy this interview with Clay!Clay Clark:WEBSITE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/TheClayClark Ben Schwede: IG: https://www.instagram.com/bendzisan/ TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/bendzisan YT: youtube.com/channel/UCb7_Sz8RTTRaiRV0ZypOFxg TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@bendzisan Better Globally: IG: https://www.instagram.com/betterglobally/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@betterglobally YT: youtube.com/channel/UC-Iz1gkONN8Xsr30ypRKL2Q TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BetterGlobally FB: https://www.facebook.com/betterglobally WEBSITE: https://betterglobally.com/

After truly reflecting on his life and happiness, James knew that he HAD TO change something. He quit his job, booked his tickets, and left to Colombia. In ONLY 45 days since quitting, he grew his online business to over $10k/mo. Ever since then, James has been on a mission to inspire and empower people to become the happiest and freest versions of themselves. We talked about freedom, taking risks, what it takes to realize your true potential, cheat codes to learn Spanish, and more. Enjoy! James: TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/freedomfiles_ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@freedomfiles_ WEBSITE: https://freedomfiles.co/ Ben Schwede: IG: https://www.instagram.com/bendzisan/ TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/bendzisan YT: youtube.com/channel/UCb7_Sz8RTTRaiRV0ZypOFxg TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@bendzisan Better Globally: IG: https://www.instagram.com/betterglobally/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@betterglobally YT: youtube.com/channel/UC-Iz1gkONN8Xsr30ypRKL2Q TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BetterGlobally FB: https://www.facebook.com/betterglobally WEBSITE: https://betterglobally.com/ 0:00 Intro 1:58 Taking risks and mindset 8:47 Open-mindedness and travel 10:53 Favorite city in Colombia 11:46 Being content vs being happy 14:46 Taking risks and embracing opportunities 18:46 Transitioning between countries 23:30 Expatriate community in Medellin 26:39 The importance of freedom 30:18 Making money online 34:04 Transitioning to content creation 38:46 Writing and Publishing 42:55 Learning a new language 47:53 Cryptocurrency and Global Citizenship 52:39 Explore life outside your home country

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Frederik Feldt, founder of MonkeWorld. Just at 20 years old he already built a viral 7-figure brand and got over a BILLION views across social media from what just started as posting a funny video with no intentions of creating a business. We talk about the struggles of entrepreneurship, a stupid comment that became life-changing, building a network in Los Angeles, differences between Denmark and the US, and more. Enjoy! Frederik Feldt: IG: https://www.instagram.com/frederikfeldtt/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FrederikFeldt_ MonkeWorld: WEBSITE: https://monkeworld.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@monkeworldofficial Ben Schwede: IG: https://www.instagram.com/bendzisan/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/bendzisan YT: youtube.com/channel/UCb7_Sz8RTTRaiRV0ZypOFxg TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@bendzisan Better Globally: IG: https://www.instagram.com/betterglobally/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@betterglobally YT: youtube.com/channel/UC-Iz1gkONN8Xsr30ypRKL2Q TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BetterGlobally FB: https://www.facebook.com/betterglobally WEBSITE: https://betterglobally.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:56 MonkeWorld origins 6:03 Desperation and unexpected success 9:07 Starting a business at 19 13:18 Never give up 17:32 The course of failure 22:34 Amazon changing business trajectory 24:03 Lack of focus and partying 29:02 Changing mindset for business 34:21 Entrepreneurial lifestyle and socializing 36:58 Intention and balance 41:32 Girls and OnlyFans perceptions 45:11 Finding success on TikTok 49:00 'TikTok make me buy it' shelves 54:07 Cashflow and payment terms 57:59 Building a seven-figure brand 01:02:45 The beauty of branding 01:06:07 Expanding sales channels 01:12:59 Starting a business after hitting rock bottom 01:15:21 Traumatic moments leading to growth 01:18:10 Regular jobs vs entrepreneurship 01:21:20 Giving 100% in everything 01:27:53 The network in the US 01:31:05 Fast food vs healthy food 01:34:26 People in Miami are distasteful 01:39:10 Assholes and fast cash 01:44:06 Selling bottled water 01:48:52 Starting a business and relationships 01:52:03 Self-respect and relationships 01:54:07 Customer service and empowerment 01:59:09 Becoming a better person 02:03:19 Hunting in Poland

I had the pleasure of welcoming Eduardo Moya, CMO of Heyday Marketing, on my show again. The podcast was recorded at the beginning of September after a long break caused by my knee injury, so I thought that bringing back my mentor, who was also the first person I ever had on my podcast, was the best idea to start again.

We talked about what it takes to lead the most influential marketing agency in Miami, how to get better at sales, the vision for A Day in Miami, upcoming projects and events, and more. It's always a great time to talk with Eddy and I hope you will enjoy it as much, as we did recording it for you!

Eduardo Moya:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/

Heyday Marketing:

IG: instagram.com/heydaymarketing/

WEBSITE: heydaymarketing.com/

A Day in Miami:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/

Ben Schwede: IG: instagram.com/bendzisan TWITTER/X: twitter.com/bendzisan YT: youtube.com/channel/UCb7_Sz8RTTRaiRV0ZypOFxg TT: tiktok.com/@bendzisan Better Globally: IG: instagram.com/betterglobally YT: youtube.com/channel/UC-Iz1gkONN8Xsr30ypRKL2Q TWITTER: twitter.com/betterglobally FB: facebook.com/betterglobally WEBSITE: betterglobally.com 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Changes in the last six months 04:22 - Key Qualities for Success in Marketing 07:03 - Currently Hiring? 08:16 - Team Growth and Challenges 10:26 - Keys to Successful Business Relationships 12:16 - The Art of Mastering Sales 15:17 - Secrets to Community Page Success 16:46 - Starting 'A Day in Miami', The Reason 18:14 - Turning UFC and NBA Icons into Team Owners 21:47 - Key Factors Behind Their Decision to Join 23:23 - Future Projects? 26:30 - Challenges Faced in Leading a Company 27:38- Approach to Learning and Leading 29:25 - The Power of Personal Branding 32:07 - Key Tips for Personal Branding 35:14 - Choosing the Right Platform 37:54 - Favourite Place to Live and Why? 40:03 - A Thoughtful Gift and Final Words

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Sal Greco, a Sicilian-American 14-year NYPD veteran who beat the records for the most amount of DWI arrests.

We touched on a lot of topics, including NYPD scandals, where to find drunk drivers, tips on how to become a police officer, the best NYC pizza places, and more. Enjoy the episode! Sal Greco: IG: instagram.com/thesalgreco X: x.com/thesalgreco WEBSITE: salgreco.com Ben Schwede: IG: instagram.com/bendzisan X: x.com/bendzisan YT: youtube.com/channel/UCb7_Sz8RTTRaiRV0ZypOFxg TT: tiktok.com/@bendzisan Better Globally: IG: instagram.com/betterglobally YT: youtube.com/channel/UC-Iz1gkONN8Xsr30ypRKL2Q X: x.com/betterglobally FB: facebook.com/betterglobally WEBSITE: betterglobally.com

I had the immense pleasure of talking with Herbert Esmahan, a political strategist from El Salvador. As a proud Salvadorian, Herbert is helping to change his nation and set a leadership standard. We talk about the remarkable accomplishments of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, how he transformed the country from the most dangerous to the safest country in the region, and Bitcoin as a legal currency. Apart from that we touched on the fall of family values in US, spirituality and Herbert gave his best advice to young men trying to become the best version of themselves. On a personal note, this was by far my favorite episode. Herbert is a great speaker and human being. While editing the podcast I kept going back and rewatching some clips because they were SO VALUABLE! I hope you will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it for you. Herbert Esmahan: X: X.com/herbertesmahan IG: instagram.com/herbertesmahan Ben Schwede: IG: instagram.com/bendzisan X: X.com/bendzisan YT: youtube.com/channel/UCb7_Sz8RTTRaiRV0ZypOFxg TT: tiktok.com/@bendzisan Better Globally: IG: instagram.com/betterglobally YT: youtube.com/channel/UC-Iz1gkONN8Xsr30ypRKL2Q X: X.com/betterglobally FB: facebook.com/betterglobally WEBSITE: betterglobally.com 0:00 - Introduction 1:05 - Herbert Esmahan Political Journey 2:43 - Challenges of Ideology, Vision, and Leadership 4:47 - El Salvador's Journey to Peace and Prosperity 06:57 - A Campaign for Change 08:20 - President Bukele's Actions 10:34 - Battle Against Gang Violence 11:47 - President Bukele: Transforming El Salvador's Fate 13:39 - Keys to a Successful Leader 17:12 - The Growing Division in U.S. Politics 20:02 - 2024 U.S. Elections 21:55 - Rejecting Globalism for Prosperity 23:21 - Embracing Nationalism for Progress 24:19 - Bitcoin in El Salvador 30:49 - Can Bitcoin replace the US Dollar? 32:28 - El Salvador's future 33:57 - Preserving Traditional Values 40:42 - Religion and faith in the success of a country 44:39 - ‘X’ An Ideal Platform 45:32 - Andrew Tate Lessons for Men 50:40 - Herbert Esmahan Role Model? 52:56 - Advice for Young Men? 54:05 - Meeting Roger Stone 55:07 - 11 days campaigning Lessons 57:36 - The Key to Political Success 58:43 - Life’s Lessons in Your 20s 1:00:51 - The Power of Discipline 1:01:19 - Books That Changed Perspective and Embracing Discipline 1:02:15 - How to Become Better Globally?

I had the pleasure of talking with Carlos Guerrero, Cutting Edge Miami's founder and CEO. He told his story of starting out his career at Subway, lessons from failing 10 businesses, goals and expansion plans for Cutting Edge, balancing time between running a couple of companies, being a father and personal life, and more. Enjoy! Carlos Guerrero: IG: instagram.com/carlosyourcontractor/ YT: youtube.com/@CarlosYourContractor/ WEBSITE: carlosyourcontractor.com/ Cutting Edge Miami WEBSITE: homeremodelmiami.com/ Ben Schwede: IG: instagram.com/bendzisan TWITTER: twitter.com/bendzisan YT: youtube.com/channel/UCb7_Sz8RTTRaiRV0ZypOFxg TT: tiktok.com/@bendzisan Better Globally: IG: instagram.com/betterglobally YT: youtube.com/channel/UC-Iz1gkONN8Xsr30ypRKL2Q TWITTER: twitter.com/betterglobally FB: facebook.com/betterglobally WEBSITE: betterglobally.com

I had a pleasure of sitting down with Angel Nicolas, CEO of The Nicolas Group which is a full-service luxury real estate team serving the Miami area which was also ranked as #4 team in Florida by the Wall Street Journal with lifetime sales topping $1 billion. Angel and I talked about how he got into real estate, dealing with top professional athletes, Miami real estate market trends, and the best habits to become successful. Enjoy! Angel Nicolas: IG: instagram.com/angel_nicolas The Nicolas Group: WEBSITE: thenicolasgroup.com EMAIL: info@thenicolasgroup.com IG: instagram.com/thenicolasgroup Ben Schwede: IG: instagram.com/bendzisan TWITTER: twitter.com/bendzisan YT: youtube.com/channel/UCb7_Sz8RTTRaiRV0ZypOFxg TT: tiktok.com/@bendzisan Better Globally: IG: instagram.com/betterglobally YT: youtube.com/channel/UC-Iz1gkONN8Xsr30ypRKL2Q TWITTER: twitter.com/betterglobally FB: facebook.com/betterglobally WEBSITE: betterglobally.com