Enter the Lionheart

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THE PODCAST FOR ADVENTUROUS SOULS Leadership +Fatherhood +Investment +Excellence in Sport

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June 10, 2026Episode 22854 min

#228 – Gus Waite: Real Estate, Recovery & the Art of Getting Older

Gus Waite had a long career in the Manhattan real estate market, at his peak owning an office with over 100 agents. Today, he is an entrepreneur and AI consultant who specializes in transforming modern real estate operations, integrating artificial intelligence and setting up the Independent Broker's Collective. Gus has the perfect blend of practical and spiritual wisdom. 0.00: Introduction 3.00: Cycles of life 7.00: Breaking into New York Real Estate by specialization 11.00 Real estate in the pre-internet years 17.00: Advantages of boutique firms vs the big (private equity owned) companies 24.00: Importance for independent brokers to have local experience 29.00: What does an abundant life look like? 33.00: My attitude with getting older 37.00: Nobody is thinking about you so you might as well live the life you want to live 42.00: Setting up the Independent Broker's Collective 50.00: Recovery from Alcoholism, being 40 years sober and fatherhood Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

May 28, 2026Episode 2271 hr 4 min

#227 – Marty Hofmann: Killing Complacency & Living an Intentional Life

Marty Hofmann is a successful entrepreneur who is passionate about helping others live intentional lives. He has been investing in real estate for over ten years, with over eighty transactions and a $13 million portfolio. Marty is also the host of the podcast "Kill Complacency", where he brings guests on to inspire intentional living. 0.00: Killing Complacency 4.00: Role models from growing up in a large family 9.00: Compatibility in marriage 12.00: Building a niche business (alpaca shearing) 16.00: The power of home schooling your kids 21.00: The impact of AI on humanity and managing technology with our kids 32.00: The power of goals and habits 36.00: Intangible goals (vs tangible) 43.00: Importance to not live vicariously through our kids 49.00: Importance in communication and "check ins" in marriage 1.00.00: What we wish we could tell our younger self Check out Marty's book "Killing Complacency": https://tinyurl.com/yc5j4bjj Learn more about https://www.martyhofmann.com/ Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

May 14, 2026Episode 22657 min

#226 – Tom Dunkel: Wealth Builder's Playbook

Tom Dunkel is a battle-tested entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience building, scaling—and failing in—business. He's built two 8-figure companies, crashed six, and raised over $50M across multiple asset classes. Tom has spent the last 30 years in finance, investing & real estate Get Tom's Free Book Here: https://funnel.eaglecapitalinvestments.com/opt-in-ebook-page 0.00: Tom's background and becoming a deal maker 6.00: Importance of a niche business 12.00: Wisdom learned from "failure's" 17.00: Utilizing the "Empire of One" 24.00: Freedom from living below your means 28.00: How do you get rich? 34.00: Conversation with your kids about their careers 41.00: Importance to nurture relationships for men 44.00: Where Tom sees opportunity for investment (and true diversification) 48.00: Private lending and due diligence before investing 53.00: Partnerships Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

April 27, 2026Episode 2251 hr 24 min

#225 – Paul Kindzia: Building Wealth, Training Jiu-jitsu & How to Be Happy

Paul Kindzia is a jiujitsu black belt, former Ironman, accountant and value investor. 0.00: Perspectives on again 3.00: How money gives you options 9.00: Importance of life flexibility and happiness 18.00: First Principles of a successful human in a world of AI 26.00: Why parents shouldn't solve their kids problems 31.00: Life skills versus sports 35.00 Overcoming multiple brain tumor surgeries over the last 15 years 42.00: Mindset and a different approach to life to overcome health issues 50.00: Why a major health diagnosis can help you realize time is so precious 55.00: Paul thoughts on investing in today's market as a value investor 1.00.00: When countries cash in their insurance (sell gold) 1.08.00: The trickle down effects of the Iran War 1.15.00: The advantages of being debt free "Money allows you to live out life's miseries in more comfort." Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

April 3, 2026Episode 2241 hr 2 min

#224: Jeff Hittner: Redefining Success as an Ambitious Dad

Jeff Hittner left NYC during the depths of Covid and relocated to Valencia, Spain, where he thrives with his wife and two young children, combining his Western entrepreneurial mindset, with the slower pace of life of Europe. Today, Jeff helps others find a clearer definition of success as a dad, and a stronger intentional parenting framework. His podcast is "Ambitious Dads". 0.00: Intro & Moving from New York to Spain 6.00: Life in Europe vs Life in the US 13.00: Life as an entrepreneur 16.00: Creating a fatherhood philosophy 22.00: The 6 gaps we have as fathers 27.00: The relationship between father and son 34.00: How fatherhood helps build your leadership capabilities 43.00: Healing childhood trauma 48.00: Differences of parenting philosophies in Spain vs US 57.00: Thoughts that keep Jeff up at night Learn more about Jeff at: www.ambitiousdads.com Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

March 24, 2026Episode 22354 min

#223: DJ Paris: How to Thrive as a Man

DJ Paris is the Host of the "Men on Point" Podcast, which focuses on the challenges men face. He is also the host of the "Keeping in Real" Podcast, which focuses on the elite performers in real estate. 0.00: Intro 2.00: Why DJ started his "Men on Point" Podcast 6.00: The epidemic of loneliness among men. 9.00: Link between our physical health and our mental health 20.00: Why we need to do hard things 22.00: The importance of good modelling by parents 28.00: The gifts from therapy (everything is lenses) 30.00: Importance of Mindfulness 35.00: Seeing your anger as an outside observer 41.00: Martin Seligman and "Positive Psychology" 42.00: How "Think and Grow Rich" changed DJs life 48.00: How all your self improvement makes you a better father Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI #mentalhealth #mindset #health #entrepreneur #mindfulness #loneliness #self-improvement

March 5, 2026Episode 2211 hr 23 min

#221 – Jorge Sanchez: The Immigrant Mindset that Built a Chicago Empire

Jorge Sanchez, founder of Fargo Construction, has spent more than two decades developing new construction multi-unit buildings across Chicago, helping reshape neighborhoods like Pilsen. His journey began as a young boy who left home in Mexico, eventually making his way to Chicago and starting in paving and construction. After the 2009 real estate crash forced him to reinvent his business, Jorge pivoted into development and turned adversity into opportunity. Today his paving company operates across multiple states while his construction business continues breaking ground on projects throughout Chicago — a testament to the resilience and vision behind the immigrant mindset. 0.00: Going through the Cycles in Real Estate as a Developer 5.00: Leaving home in Mexico at ten years old 10.00: Why the idea of "retirement" doesn't appeal to Jorge 15.00: The long-term play of being committed to an area 21.00: Why you need to give real estate time 34.00: The two sides of immigration and ICE protests 45.00: Why tax strategies in real estate are so important 52.00: The best way to get into New Construction Development 57.00: Expanding your business to massive paving projects around the country 1.04.00: Jorge's neighborhood to watch (Fuller Park) 1.10.00: Challenges to building based on labor shortages 1.12.00: Why the future is 3D Printing and robot's building 1.18.00: Why you must always move with the economy and the changing times Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

February 12, 2026Episode 22055 min

#220 –Donovan Owens: Systems Thinking, Strength & Radical Responsibility

Donovan Owens has 4 kids, 5 grandkids, 1 Queen, and the single obsession of reviving the Mastery of Masculinity. Retired at 47, after owning a fitness business for 20 years, Donovan spent a year travelling the world until he discovered his new calling: Building a Peaceful Rebellion against society's secret system of traps that seduces men into becoming weak, fat, lost, and distracted. REPS stands for Repetitive Excellence Produces Success... and is for us freedom-driven men who choose to grow stronger, connect deeper, and create a life of success on our own terms. 0.00: Intro 5.00: Becoming a systems thinker 10.00: Advice to people trying to help friends not commit suicide 15.00: How fatherhood at 19 changed Donovan 19.00: Strong self-Fitness 26.00: Importance of Radical Responsibility 30.00: What is Freedom? 37.00: Keeping Creativity and Adventure 46.00: Transitions and Balance 49.00: Training advice for 40+ year olds 54.00: The Peaceful Rebellion Website: https://LifeIsREPS.com Newsletter: https://LifeIsREPS.com/newsletter Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@lifeisreps Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI #entrepreneur #health #business #happiness #lifestyle #success #leadership

February 5, 2026Episode 21956 min

#219 – Jason Lyle: Sacred Grit & Ancient Wisdom

Jason Lyle is the founder of Sacred Grit and host of the Sacred Grit Podcast. A spiritual coach, retreat leader, and former pastor, he guides people through honest, grounded conversations about faith, healing, and personal growth. From wilderness retreats to podcast episodes, his work is about showing up fully, embracing discomfort, and finding something real beyond easy answers. 0.00: Intro 2.00: What is true wealth 8.00: Why Intensions matter 14.00: Why fasting is so important for appreciation 20.00: How Jason recovered from hitting rock bottom 27.00: How to deal with intense grief from cold plunges & nervous system regulation 38.00: Connecting brain and body for doing hard things 43.00: Finding Happiness is Wisdom 47.00: Advice to young men today 53.00: What is healthy masculinity Jason on IG: @thesacredgrit Jason's website: www.thesacredgrit.com Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

January 30, 2026Episode 21853 min

#218 – Josh Kosnick: The Kairos Code: Discover Your Purpose & Tap into High Performance

Josh Kosnick is a father of 4, and founder of 3 successful businesses and exits. Today Josh is working on his 4th and 5th companies, as well as Publishing "The Kairos Code" and is the host of the podcast: Spartan Leadership with Josh Kosnick https://www.joshkosnick.com/ Josh IG: joshkosnick0.00: Intro 4.00: Why Josh called his coaching company (and book) Kairos 11.00: Why Joy is on the other side of Suffering 17.30: Going through the fire and the growth that comes with it 24.00: Let the worst thing that happens to you be the best things that happen to you 29.00: Why money isn't enough for driven entrepreneurs 34.00: Josh's views on money and wealth 46.00: Mindset of parenting with business (there is no balance) 50.00: Why you have to lead by example in parenting Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI