In this powerful episode of the Old Man Energy Podcast, host Flint Anderson sits down with Anthony Nelson Jr., an Air Force veteran turned leadership mentor, to discuss the hard truths about discipline, fatherhood, and overcoming adversity. 🔥 Topics Covered: ✅ Growing up in a fatherless home & breaking the cycle ✅ The power of faith, community, and mentorship ✅ Leadership lessons from the military & sports ✅ How young men can take control of their future ✅ The mindset shift that separates winners from quitters 🚨 "Feedback isn’t an attack—it’s a gift!" Anthony delivers game-changing advice on how to navigate tough times and develop true leadership skills that apply to any stage of life. 👉 Don’t just consume—TAKE ACTION. Like, share, and subscribe to stay connected with more episodes designed to challenge and elevate your mindset. 📢 Connect with Anthony: 🔗 Follow Anthony Nelson Jr.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-nelson-jr/ https://www.instagram.com/cultivatenetworkleadership/ https://www.facebook.com/cultivatenetworkleadership/ 🔔 Hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! #leadershiptips #Motivation #Mentorship #OvercomingObstacles #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #SelfDiscipline #FaithInAction #OldManEnergyPodcast #SuccessMindset Also check out: Get a copy of my latest book | phlintrock.gumroad.com/l/beyondthehandshake Old Man Energy's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theoldmanenergy Old Man Energy's Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/OldManEnergy Entreprenual growth | https://750kmastermind.com Flint's Website | https://flintanderson.com/ Flint's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/phlintrock/ Flint's Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PhlintRock/ Flint's Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@phlint_rock Flint's Twitter | https://twitter.com/PhlintRock Official Merchandise | https://flintanderson.com/shop/

In this eye-opening episode of Old Man Energy, Flint Anderson sits down with Carlos Cruz, a seasoned lawyer, lobbyist, and coach with over three decades of experience in navigating influence and politics. Carlos breaks down the misunderstood role of lobbyists and shares invaluable strategies on building influence, crafting a personal brand, and leveraging politics to accelerate your business and career.

Discover how local politics, strategic relationships, and personal branding intersect to create lasting impact for businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in trades or executive roles. Carlos also reveals insights from his books, Politics to Profit and Watching the Policymakers' Back, and shares actionable tips to avoid common pitfalls in networking and influence-building.

📌 Topics Covered:

The role of lobbyists and how they help underrepresented industries

How to build influence and use it to grow your business

The importance of personal branding and maintaining integrity

Staying ahead of trends in politics and business, including the impact of AI

Practical advice for entrepreneurs, executives, and tradespeople alike

Whether you're a business owner, aspiring leader, or just curious about the intersection of politics and business, this episode is packed with golden nuggets you won't want to miss.

🔗 Links to Carlos Cruz’s books and website:

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.comin/cruzcarlosm

Politics to Profit on Amazon

Carlos Cruz's Website: www.carlosmcruz.com

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🎙️ Breaking the Chains: Addiction, Recovery, and Entrepreneurship | Old Man Energy Podcast Accelerator Edition 🌟

Join host Flint Anderson in this heartfelt episode as he welcomes Zach Loescher, a first responder turned entrepreneur with a powerful recovery story. Zach opens up about overcoming a 20-year alcohol addiction fueled by PTSD from his EMT career and finding purpose through entrepreneurship. 🚑➡️💼

Discover how Zach uses his experiences to help others in recovery build businesses and reclaim their lives, shattering stigmas along the way. From the challenges of rehab to leveraging AI for lead generation, this episode is packed with raw honesty, actionable insights, and motivational moments. 💡💪

🎯 Topics covered:

• The transformative power of mentorship and networking 🤝
• How addiction parallels entrepreneurial drive 🔄
• Tips for achieving mental clarity and breaking free from negative cycles 🧘‍♂️✨

Hit play to be inspired by Zach’s resilience and his commitment to helping others turn their struggles into triumphs. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share if this story resonates with you! 💬🌟

Find Zach here: Soberpreneur.life https://sobergenius.shop/ Also check out: Get a copy of my latest book | phlintrock.gumroad.com/l/beyondthehandshake Old Man Energy's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theoldmanenergy Old Man Energy's Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/OldManEnergy Entreprenual growth | https://750kmastermind.com Flint's Website | https://flintanderson.com/ Flint's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/phlintrock/ Flint's Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PhlintRock/ Flint's Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@phlint_rock Flint's Twitter | https://twitter.com/PhlintRock Official Merchandise | https://flintanderson.com/shop/