The Trek Life for Men (formerly Next Level Entrepreneurs)

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The Trek Life for Men is all about YOU LIVING into your TRUE SELF. Discover the man you ARE intended to be! After all, what on earth are you here for? Being a man is complicated these days. Men have had the crap beat out of them, and most of us have lost our identity. What does it mean to be a man? Really? We're NOT afraid to tell it like it is. And we will. The podcast features George and Garrett, and occasionally AJ. Look, we can't solve every problem. But we can sure help you TREK down the TRAIL of your life to find more FREEDOM in who you are intended to be. More freedom than you could ever imagine! But there's more. MUCH MORE! We are launching a FREE Video Series: at TrekTalks.org to encourage and guide men. So, SUBSCRIBE to the channel and SIGN UP at TrekTalks.org. Tell us what you think. Ask us questions. Share your struggles. We'll respond in the comments and videos. We have big plans, and this podcast is just the start! P.S. You can watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheTrekLifeforMen

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October 28, 2026Episode 12026 min

How to Lead When You Feel Like You're Losing Your Wife to Addiction

Most men aren't prepared for this! 🔥 Want a real conversation about life and what you're dealing with? No more 1-way content consuming only conversations! 👉 Click here to pick a time with Garrett for a FREE 1-on-1 Zoom call: https://livetrulyfree.com/free-downloads/ You get married, you're building a life together… and then suddenly your wife starts slipping into addiction, depression, or self-destructive patterns — and you feel completely unprepared for what to do next. Do you step in and try to fix it? Do you back off and hope it gets better? What does it actually look like to lead your wife through something like this… without losing yourself or the marriage? In this episode, we walk through the reality of what it's like when your wife begins to struggle — and why most of the ways men instinctively respond either push her further away or quietly destroy the relationship. This isn't theory. This is lived experience. This conversation is especially for men in their 20s and 30s who are: • Watching their wife struggle with addiction, depression, or destructive behavior • Feeling helpless, confused, or out of options • Trying to hold their marriage together • Wrestling with guilt, anger, or responsibility • Unsure how to lead without controlling or enabling We explore: – Why trying to "fix" her often makes things worse – The two traps most men fall into (control vs. passivity) – What it actually means to lead your wife in a crisis – How to love her without enabling destructive behavior – The hard boundaries that protect the marriage – Why she has to make her own decision — and what your role really is – How to become the man who can lead with strength, clarity, and real love If you've ever thought: "I don't know what to do anymore." "I feel like I'm losing her." "I've tried everything and nothing is working." "I just want my wife back." This episode is for you. For all our podcasts on YouTube go to: @TrekfortheCommonMan 🔥 And to learn how to answer the deeper question "Who are you?" (So you can lead from strength instead of reacting in moments like this) Create your FREE Trek account and watch Trek Talk 1: Who Are You? 🔗 TrekTalks.org ⏱ Chapters 0:00 How to Lead When You Feel Like You're Losing Your Wife to Addiction 0:13 Step in and Fix It? That Could Make it Worse! 0:46 How Fast did it Happen? 1:46 Did You Feel Responsible for Her? 5:19 What Did You Realize After Controlling the Situation Didn't Work? 8:23 What Does it Actually Look Like to Lead Your Wife Through This? 11:02 How Did You Come to Terms with the Really Hard Things You Had to Do? 13:43 What Helped You Understand Your Role in Her Recovery? 15:16 How to get Clear on Who You Are so You Can Lead Her with True Strength and True Love 20:08 What Role did Outside Resources Play? 23:18 What was the Hardest Part for You in all This? 24:38 What Does it Ultimately Come Down To? 26:07 Closing Thoughts #marriage #addictionrecovery #mensmentalhealth #marriagehelp #relationshipadvice #mensgrowth #masculinity #selfimprovement #leadership #husband #addictionhelp #mentalhealthawareness #christianmarriage #faithandmarriage #relationshipstruggles #marriageadvice #trekproject

October 21, 2026Episode 11932 min

Men Are Finding God — But What Are YOU Actually Finding?

🔥 Want a real conversation with one of us about faith, purpose, hearing God, pain, healing, and what comes next? No more 1-way conversations! 👉 Click here to pick a time with Garrett for a FREE 1-on-1 Zoom call: https://livetrulyfree.com/free-downloads/ We know more young men are turning to God. But what if the answers they're actually finding are too shallow? What if it's not real life with God… but just more content, more noise, more church performance, more religious information, and more unanswered questions? This episode is for young men in their 20s and 30s — Gen Z men and millennial men who are finding faith, coming back to God, questioning church culture, and looking for something real. Not fake. Not polished. Not another motivational sermon. Not therapy language dressed up as spirituality. Real life with God. After all, What's the whole POINT in following GOD!?! That's what this PODCAST is all ABOUT. In this podcast, we talk about the gap between religion and REAL faith: ⚔️ What is the end goal of faith in God ⚔️ Why church attendance and Christian content still leave men empty ⚔️ What the gospel is actually saying - that nobody talks about ⚔️ What it means to hear God, walk with Him, and know Him in real life ⚔️ Why so many men are hungry for truth, power, freedom, healing, and brotherhood ⚔️ Why one-way content is not enough ⚔️ Why fellowship, real conversation, and real spiritual depth matter now more than ever If you're a young man who has found God, is finding God, is coming back to faith, or is tired of shallow religion and wants a real relationship with God, this conversation is for you. This is for: - young men finding faith - Gen Z men turning to God - millennial men coming back to God - men asking what the point of following God actually is - men tired of church as performance - men looking for truth, purpose, healing, and real fellowship - men who want more than Christian content - men who want real life with God No hype. No quick fix. No pretending. Just real men talking about what it actually looks like to walk with God. 👇 If this podcast stirs something in you, talk with one of us! Click the link, choose who you want to talk with: George, Garrett, or AJ. Click their name for a calendar link and pick a time for a Zoom call. https://livetrulyfree.com/free-downloads/ #YoungMen #Faith #GenZMen #MillennialMen #FindingGod #WalkWithGod #ChristianMenPodcast #Masculinity #Brotherhood #purpose

October 7, 2026Episode 11829 min

Live a "BORING" Life (You've BEEN LIED To)

🔥 Need confidence? Clear direction? 👉 TrekTalks.org — FREE video series + downloadable Field Journal. DISCOVER WHAT ON EARTH YOU'RE HERE FOR. Since we were boys, men have been handed the same plan. And somehow that was supposed to lead us to a life that matters. It's a trap. It doesn't work. Ever sat around a campfire with other men and reflected on life? Most men never get the chance. But you do in this podcast. Leave a comment or question, we'll respond, just like you are sitting around the fire with us! Sixteen years around a fire with other men has taught George what men really need. IRONICALLY: Some men who got the most out of the group around the fire are sometimes the ones who walked away from it. Two of them are sitting beside him in this episode. Why did they leave? What drew them to the fire in the first place? What kept them coming for years and years? In this conversation, the three of them tell it straight: like the second rule of the group that men find impossible, what it cost the ones who tried to figure life out on their own, and more. Men tell stories around the fire. You will hear a few of ours around this campfire, and we expect you to be encouraged, and maybe find a few answers. And underneath it all - is the question most men never get around to answering. Who are you? Not what you do. Not your title or your paycheck. Who are you really? 👇 Some of what gets explored: 🏔 How these men keep that second rule - this IS the secret 🏔 Why men who looked fine were the ones going flat 🏔 What Michael tried to build on his own, and what it cost him 🏔 Victor's two job offers, and what happened when he stopped trying to choose 🏔 Why the campfire isn't the real secret 👉 If you've ever thought: "I'm successful on paper and I still feel empty." "Nobody actually knows what's going on in my life." "I've got a Bible study. I've got the group. Why is something still missing?" "I don't want to burden anybody with this." "I'll figure it out on my own." "I don't even know how to answer the question 'who are you?' anymore." 🔥 This conversation is for you. No hype. No pretending. No self-help guru nonsense. 👇 Some of what gets explored: 🏔 How these men keep that second rule. This IS the secret 🏔 Why men who looked fine were the ones going flat 🏔 What Michael tried to build on his own, and what it cost him 🏔 Victor's two job offers, and what happened when he stopped trying to choose 🏔 Why the campfire isn't the real secret 🔥 Want confidence? Want direction? 👉 TrekTalks.org — Create your FREE account. Start with Trek Talk 1: Who Are You? Download the Field Journal. Find another man and talk through it together. No catch. Just real life. You don't need to have it all figured out. You just don't have to trek alone. It begins at TrekTalks.org 🔥 SPECIAL THANKS: to Samuel Wells for his expert Camera and Lighting Work. #MensPodcast #MensPurpose #QuietDesperation #MaleLoneliness #TheTrekLife

September 30, 2026Episode 11724 min

What MEN are MISSING in their 20's and 30's

🔥 Want a real conversation with one of us about purpose, confidence, faith, identity, hearing God, healing, or whatever you're facing right now? 👉 Go to TrekTalks.org sign in and we will send you a link to a FREE 1-on-1 Zoom call with Garrett! Most men in their 20s and 30s, and even their 40's, are asking the same questions: - What am I supposed to do with my life? - Why do I feel stuck? - Why do I feel behind? - Why do I lack confidence? - Why do I know I have potential but can't seem to gain momentum? Many men think what they need most is confidence. Others think they need purpose. Others think they need better goals, better habits, more discipline, or more direction. But what if the real problem is deeper than that? In this episode, we explore one of the biggest struggles facing young men today: What do men actually need most: confidence, purpose, or direction? And what happens when a man builds his life on the wrong foundation? ⚔️ Why so many men feel lost despite having opportunities ⚔️ The difference between confidence and identity ⚔️ Why purpose without direction often leads to frustration ⚔️ Why direction without purpose leaves men feeling empty ⚔️ The hidden reason many ambitious men still feel stuck ⚔️ How culture trains men to chase success while ignoring who they are ⚔️ Why answering the question "Who are you?" changes everything ⚔️ How faith, identity, and purpose fit together ⚔️ What real transformation actually looks like for men ⚔️ How to become the man you were created to be This conversation is especially for: • Men in their 20s and 30s • Gen Z men • Millennial men • Men searching for purpose • Men struggling with confidence • Men feeling lost in life • Men experiencing a quarter-life crisis • Men who know they're capable of more • Men trying to discover who they really are • Men exploring faith and spirituality • Men who want real brotherhood and fellowship If you've ever thought: "I should be further along by now." "I don't know what my purpose is." "I feel stuck." "I don't feel confident." "I know there's more to life than this." This conversation is for you. No hype. No pretending. No self-help guru nonsense. 🔥 Just a real conversation about what men actually need in order to live with strength, purpose, clarity, and conviction. 👇 If this conversation resonates with you, we'd love to talk with you personally. 👉 Go to TrekTalks.org sign in and we will send you a link to a FREE 1-on-1 Zoom call with Garrett! And if you're ready to go deeper - watch Trek Talk 1: Who Are You? Because before you can know what you're supposed to do... You need to know who you are. Chapters: 00:00 The Debate: What Do Men Need Most? 00:39 The Real Meaning of Confidence, Purpose, and Direction 01:32 Why So Many Men Look for Purpose in Their Career 03:48 Can Purpose Exist Without Confidence? 06:39 The Confidence vs Purpose Showdown 07:54 Would Confidence Alone Change Your Life? 08:59 Would Purpose Automatically Make You Confident? 12:02 The Dangerous Trap of False Confidence 13:59 Is Direction the Missing Piece for Men? 15:21 Navigating Feeling Lost and Feeling Incapable 18:30 Is Confidence the Foundation of Everything? 20:09 When Did You Feel Most Alive as a Man? 23:43 Purpose, Direction, and Confidence: The Final Verdict? #Purpose #Confidence #Direction #MensMentalHealth #MensDevelopment #YoungMen #Masculinity #GenZMen #MillennialMen #Identity #PurposeInLife #ChristianMen #Faith #Brotherhood #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #FindingPurpose #MensPodcast #TrekForTheCommonMan #WhoAreYou #menin20'sand30's

September 24, 2026Episode 1165 min

We Went Dark for 9 Months. Here's What We Were Building!

🔥 Go to TrekTalks.org for more! It's been nine months since our audio listeners heard from us. Not because we stopped. Because we were rebranding, sharpening the content, and mapping where Trek Life is headed. But, we continued to post our monthly episodes on YouTube and shorts this year. Now, we are going to catch up our audio podcasts. Here's what that means for you: you won't miss an episode. We explain all this and more in the podcast. 👇 Some of what gets explored: What went down during the nine months we were dark. A sneak peek at what we're planning in the next few months ahead - beyond the podcast. Why a job and a family, as important as they are, don't answer the one question every man needs answered. The 2 things you'll need: to know where you're headed — and how to get there. How you can find the answer to that question and know where you're headed in life. 🔥 Go to TrekTalks.org for more! BREAKING NEWS: We're now posting our podcast video on Spotify, in addition to YouTube! Thanks for riding with us through the quiet season. It's good to be back. 🔥 Go to TrekTalks.org for more! #MensPodcast #MensPurpose #QuietDesperation #MaleLoneliness #TheTrekLife

September 17, 2026Episode 11535 min

I LEARNED what MOST MEN Don't Know - after Spending 3.5 Years with Men who LOST Everything

🔥 Need confidence? Clear direction? 👉 TrekTalks.org — FREE video series + downloadable Field Journal. DISCOVER WHAT YOU'RE HERE FOR. For 3.5 years, George walked onto a homeless campus and spoke to 1,000+ men who had lost jobs, homes, relationships, reputations — in some cases, everything. What he found surprised him. Some of these men — with nothing left to hide behind — were more alive than men who looked successful on the outside. They couldn't pretend anymore. And that turned out to be the beginning of something. What began at that homeless campus was only part of the story. Behind it was a campfire fellowship where men showed up every week with no agenda and no curriculum. Years of walking with men through marriages, careers, faith, and the hardest moments of their lives. Then a statewide men's retreat where a multimillion-dollar businessman sat next to a blue-collar worker next to a homeless man — and nobody knew anyone's background. Speaking to 1,000+ men at the homeless campus all began around a campfire where men showed up every week with no agenda and no curriculum. Years of walking with men through marriages, careers, faith, and some of the hardest moments of their lives. Not to mention the statewide men's retreat where a multimillion-dollar businessman sat next to a blue-collar worker next to a homeless man — and nobody knew anyone's background. In this conversation, George and Garrett unpack what all this revealed — and why it matters even more for men who still have the job, the house, the family, and the reputation. Because a man can have all of it and still wake up at 2 AM asking the same question those men in recovery had already faced. 👉 If you've ever thought: - "Is this all there is to life?" - "I should feel happier than I do." - "I don't really know who I am anymore." - "I have friends, but nobody actually knows me." - "I feel like I'm just working, paying bills, and waiting for the weekend." - "I don't want the next 20 years to look like the last 5 - 10 years." 🔥 This conversation is for you. No hype.No pretending.No self-help guru nonsense. 👇 Some of what gets explored: 🏔 Why "quiet desperation" is hitting men earlier than ever — sometimes in their 20s 🏔 The question most men never answer (and what it costs them) 🏔 Why men who'd lost everything sometimes seemed more free than men who have "everything" 🏔 What actually happens when men stop trying to fix each other And underneath the whole conversation: Who are you? Not what do you do. Not your title or your paycheck. Who are you really? Every man is on a trek whether he knows it or not. The question is whether you're walking with a map, a guide, and other men — or wandering toward quiet desperation alone. 🔥 Want confidence? Want direction? 👉 TrekTalks.org — Create your FREE account. Start with Trek Talk 1: Who Are You? Download the Field Journal. Find another man and talk through the Field Journal together. No catch. Just real life! NOTE: You don't need to have it all figured out. You just don't have to trek alone. It begins at TrekTalks.org 🔥 #MensPodcast #MensPurpose #QuietDesperation #MaleLoneliness #TheTrekLife 00:00 What George Found After 3.5 Years on a Homeless Campus 00:47 Thoreau Saw This Coming in 1849 01:40 The BIG Lie Married Men Believe 03:37 The Three Stages Every Drifting Man Hits 07:18 Where the Most Alive Men Actually Were 10:31 The Man Who Flipped George Off for 45 Minutes 14:21 The Gang Leader Who Changed Everything 16:08 The Stunning Realization 18:42 One Campfire. 16 Years. No Curriculum. The Grady Solution? 21:04 The Two Rules for Men's Groups That Actually Work 26:49 When a Millionaire Sat Next to a Homeless Man 31:13 Where Do You Start?

January 11, 2026Episode 11411 min

YOUR Next Level as a Man: WELCOME to The Trek for the Common Man

A previous year of disruption, a new name, a bigger mission— a New Year! Why this podcast is expanding from entrepreneur guidance to guiding men into who they are intended to be , especially those in their 20's and 30's,. This special episode marks the move from Next Level Entrepreneurs to The Trek for the Common Man —a podcast for Gen Z and Millennial men and beyond. For men who want MORE than just strategies and hacks. We're keeping all the entrepreneurial content you've loved, but widening the focus to the whole man: "to become the man you're intended to be! " We believe all men are created to be wild, passionate, and impactful; not slowly resigning to a life of quiet desperation. If you're a man who's tired of drifting and ready to live with direction and purpose; HIT play, HEAR the story behind the shift, and JOIN us on the TREK for the Common Man! Links Mentioned Trek Talks (free talks and resources for men): https://TrekTalks.org YouTube channel – www.youtube.com/@TrekfortheCommonMan Guidance for entrepreneurs: https://LiveTrulyFree.com #TheTrekForTheCommonMan #MensPodcast #MensGrowth #MillennialMen #GenZMen

July 4, 2025Episode 11315 min

Are you born for great things?

Destiny 🔥 Freedom 🔥 Manhood 🚀 Don't coast—declare. Get the free Destiny Checklist and start pursuing the life you were born to lead: https://livetrulyfree.com/free-downloads/ You were born for something greater! You were born to build , to fight , to lead —but somewhere along the line, busyness took over. You're making a living… but are you making a life ? This video is your wake-up call. Because the truth is, most men won't fail dramatically—they'll just slowly Fade. Quietly. Safely. But that's not you! You have a destiny. One that demands passion, hard work, and the courage to stop drifting and start declaring. You'll hear stories that inspire—from the Founding Fathers to Churchill to Patton—and realize you're more on track, than you think. Watch this video to the end: Then download the free Destiny Checklist and start living the life you were meant for. Your destiny won't drop into your lap. You have to fight for it . 🔥 Start living into your destiny, today. Download the free Destiny Checklist and begin living your Destiny Declaration. https://livetrulyfree.com/free-downloads/ Because we want YOU to: Lead your Business - Live your Passion! That's at the core of Get Business Savvy! WATCH the Podcast on YouTube at the Get Business Savvy YouTube channel ! 👉 Get George's book: The Next Level Entrepreneur . You will learn to FOCUS Your Passions into great strategy, MAP Your Direction to your Next Level, and BUILD a Great Company! Check out a preview on Amazon. 😎 Check out George's Next Level Navigator strategic process eCourse . This is the process he uses to guide entrepreneurs and their companies to exponential growth. https://livetrulyfree.com/the-next-level-navigator-ecourse/ For more answers and actions on BUSINESS & LIFE go to: https://livetrulyfree.com/ Please leave a review and share this episode with your friends. That will help others find this podcast and grow the Live Truly Free community. Got an idea for a podcast topic? Please email us at podcast@livetrulyfree.com 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:20 Achieving the Destiny of the United States 00:04:08 How Destiny Works in Our Lives 00:04:48 Prime Minister Winston Churchill 00:05:30 How you can Walk with Destiny 00:07:02 Discover the Seeds of Your Destiny 00:07:32 Gen. George S. Patton 00:09:38 Benjamin Harrison V 00:10:56 Your Destiny = Your Destination 00:11:33 We Sabotage our Destinies! 00:12:19 ALL the Preparations Led to this Moment 00:12:32 Divine Providence 00:14:01 THE SECRET of DESTINY

June 24, 2025Episode 11219 min

Beyond Panic: How Trump's Tariffs Create an Economic BOON for Entrepreneurs

👉 Get George's FREE training: The Next Level Jumpstart at https://NextLevel-Entrepreneurs.com And begin your exponential growth, today! Everyone's been panicking about Trump's tariffs. Seasoned entrepreneurs like you? They're looking for opportunities. This isn't just a political move — it's a full-blown economic shift that could unlock one of the greatest business opportunities in decades. While the media spins doom and global markets keep flinching, I'll show you how this disruption could actually be your unfair advantage. In this video, I break down how tariffs are reshaping trade, manufacturing, and innovation — and the 3 game-changing opportunities hidden inside the chaos. You'll get a bold new framework, real-world examples, and the strategic lens most business "experts" completely miss. The disruption is real — so is YOUR advantage. 👉 Let's figure out your next move! Watch before your competition figures this out. Because we want YOU to: Lead your Business - Live your Passion! That's at the core of Get Business Savvy! WATCH the Podcast on YouTube at the Get Business Savvy YouTube channel ! 👉 Get George's book: The Next Level Entrepreneur . You will learn to FOCUS Your Passions into great strategy, MAP Your Direction to your Next Level, and BUILD a Great Company! Check out a preview on Amazon. 😎 Check out George's Next Level Navigator strategic process eCourse . This is the process he uses to guide entrepreneurs and their companies to exponential growth. https://livetrulyfree.com/the-next-level-navigator-ecourse/ For more answers and actions on BUSINESS & LIFE go to: https://livetrulyfree.com/ Please leave a review and share this episode with your friends. That will help others find this podcast and grow the Live Truly Free community. Got an idea for a podcast topic? Please email us at podcast@livetrulyfree.com . 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:24 What is "A Tariff"? 00:01:53 No U.S. tariffs since World War 2 and the Impact! 00:05:03 USE this FRAMEWORK to Make Money with Tariffs 00:07:00 We ALL ask THIS Question! 00:08:00 How to Understand the Tariff Disruption Opportunities 00:10:30 3 HUGE Opportunities for Entrepreneurs! 00:12:10 "Made in the USA" NO longer a Slogan 00:15:03 Don't Count yourself out: Here's Why! 00:18:01 What Path NOW!?!

April 5, 2025Episode 11115 min

Why MORE Revenue will NOT Fix your Business – But This WILL

THE PROFIT Lie 💥 More sales might be killing your business. Most entrepreneurs scale revenue—and lose money. Fix the REAL problem. 👇 Grab the FREE Gross Profit Matrix: https://livetrulyfree.com/podcast-download/ Which quadrant is most profitable? Comment below. Most entrepreneurs are stuck in a dangerous cycle: chasing more revenue, thinking it's the answer. But here's the brutal truth: MORE sales might actually be bleeding your business dry. In this video, I expose the PROFIT LIE that's holding you back and reveal a powerful strategy to finally flip the script. You'll learn how to identify which revenue streams are making you money—and which are secretly sinking you. If you're tired of Working HARDER and Earning LESS, this video will change how you run your business forever. Don't just grow—GROW SMART! Watch this video before you waste another dollar. 👉 Get George's FREE training: The Business Savvy Jumpstart at http://www.GetBusinessSavvy.com . And begin your exponential growth, today! Because we want YOU to: Lead your Business - Live your Passion! That's at the core of Get Business Savvy! WATCH the Podcast on YouTube at the Get Business Savvy YouTube channel ! 👉 Get George's book: The Next Level Entrepreneur . You will learn to FOCUS Your Passions into great strategy, MAP Your Direction to your Next Level, and BUILD a Great Company! Check out a preview on Amazon. 😎 Check out George's Next Level Navigator strategic process eCourse . This is the process he uses to guide entrepreneurs and their companies to exponential growth. https://livetrulyfree.com/the-next-level-navigator-ecourse/ For more answers and actions on BUSINESS & LIFE go to: https://livetrulyfree.com/ Please leave a review and share this episode with your friends. That will help others find this podcast and grow the Live Truly Free community. Got an idea for a podcast topic? Please email us at podcast@livetrulyfree.com .

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