The Golden Mic (W/ Josh Forti)

In the episode, I welcome Matt Maddix, father of Caleb Maddix, to the show. We talk about God, cussing, drugs, religion, purpose, and the "breakdown" that he had. I grill him hard on questions about why he did what he did, why he did it the way that he did it, and his reasons behind it.

It’s going to be a mind blowing show that you won’t wanna miss. Stay tuned.

Key Points Discussed:

• Living in the now and doing great (01:27)
• Teaching an eight year old to be a speaker (07:05)
• Growing Apex for Kids to 12,000 paying members in just 7 months (16:35)
• The blind leading the blind in a toxic society (22:38)
• The church model is broken (29:44)
• The meaning of Christianity to Matt (38:42)
• Books and other sources to determine truth by (42:01)
• Psychedelic experiences and their impact on us spiritually (47:09)
• Energy is about surrendering and connecting to God (59:38)
• Looking at the core fundamentals of absolute truth (01:17:24)
• A relationship with God is the most important thing (01:26:43)
• Powerful people don't need positioning (01:40:38)
• Matt’s purpose in life (01:54:44)

You can find the transcripts and more at www.thinkdifferenttheory.com/102

Additional Resources:

• Can't Hurt Me By David Goggins
• Matt on Facebook
• Matt on Instagram

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When I graduated high school I made a public declaration that I would NEVER read another book again.

Not only did I hate reading, I was also a very slow reader, and so I couldn't possibly fathom the idea of reading if I didn't have to...

About 2.5 years ago, that all changed (more on that in the episode) and since that day, reading has changed my life. It's been the short cut that has exponentially increased my results.

Someone asked me the other day what my TOP book recommendations were for entrepreneurs.

In this episode, I not only share what those books are, but why, and what they each cover.

Books That Cover Categories Including:

Decision Making & System Creation, & Culture

Mindset

Leadership

Sales

Marketing

Influence

How To Think

HEADS UP: I have an announcement (kinda) coming up on Monday February 1st.

It's my birthday that day and I am going to (kinda) reveal what is next for TDT!

See you there, and enjoy the podcast!

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Ad costs are skyrocketing. Funnels that used to print money barely break even. Consumers are more skeptical than ever. So what actually works now?
In this episode of The Golden Mic, we dive into:
🔥 The 3 biggest reasons online marketing is dying
🚀 Why traditional funnels, webinars, and old-school sales tactics aren’t working anymore
🎯 The secret to standing out and creating an unstoppable brand in today’s digital world
💡 How Rudy has helped scale multiple 8-figure brands—and what he’s doing next
We also talk about:
📖 Books & Movies Mentioned:

• Principles by Ray Dalio
• The Founder (McDonald’s Movie)
• The Social Network (Facebook Movie)
• The Wolf of Wall Street

📺 Shows & Content from Rudy Mawer:

• 60 Day Hustle on Amazon Prim
• Legacy Makers Documentary
• Office Lockdown (Coming Soon)

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• ClickFunnels
• Monday.com
• GoHighLevel

If you want to stay ahead in today’s market, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.
🎧 Listen now!

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The problem is hidden in plain sight. And today, we’re exposing it.
In this game-changing episode of The Golden Mic Podcast, Andrea Peer & Susan Leonardson reveal why 80% of clients disappear—and the exact steps to STOP the bleeding and turn your business into a client-retaining machine.
If you want more loyal customers, more referrals, and more cash in the bank—this is the episode you CANNOT afford to miss.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:

✅ The invisible dealbreaker that makes clients leave—before they even tell you!
✅ Why most businesses fail at onboarding—and how to fix it overnight
✅ The "Sticky Client" Method that makes customers stay, spend, and rave about you
✅ How to create insane customer loyalty (WITHOUT gimmicks or discounting)
✅ The one small tweak that instantly boosts retention & lifetime value
Let’s be real: If you’re constantly hunting for new clients, you’re on a treadmill that never stops.
Andrea & Susan have cracked the code on keeping clients engaged, happy, and coming back for more. They’ve helped businesses turn retention into a growth strategy—without constantly chasing new leads.
🚀 Listen now and fix your client retention—before it costs you BIG.
💥 Retention isn’t about what you sell—it’s about how you make clients feel. Nail this, and you’ll never worry about losing clients again.
FIND ANDREA & SUSAN:
YouTube: @GeeksGetPaid
Website: GeeksGetPaid.com
Facebook Community: Geek Out Connect

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