Derek had the opportunity to talk with his local high school classes about podcasting due to an assignment that they were given that requires them to start their own podcast. Most of us never understand the importance of publishing our story because we think that no one really cares. Maybe you aren’t the podcasting “type”…
The Primal King Podcast
Episode #54 – Anna Paulina Luna – Why Having a Backbone and Character Still Matter
Anna Paulina Luna was raised by a single mother in souther California’s low income neighborhoods. She saw things that would break most people; yet she used it to fuel her. For only the second time, we are having a…Primal Queen on! Anna has so much value to share. Yes, she is running for the congressional…
Episode #53 – Why Comfort Will Kill Your Dreams…
Derek is kicking off year 2 with a bang! Trigger warning on this episode… Most people strive to reach comfort. After all, what is better than finally getting to a point in life where you are comfortable? The problem with seeking comfort is that complacency follows right after it and that will kill your goals…
Episode #52 – John Maas-Pursue Greatness At All Costs
Derek had the opportunity to talk to the Owner and Founder of Mountain Primal Meat Co. and it was gold! Anytime you can hear about a business that is thriving, it’s a great thing but when you can hear about a business that is thriving through hard work, perseverance and…maybe even an accidental start??? It’s…
Episode #51 – Are you a Tug Boat or a Lighthouse?
Have you heard the story of the Lighthouse and the Tug Boat? There is a very valuable lesson in it if you haven’t. Derek talks about a few different instances that will show you exactly why one philosophy works some of the time and the other works almost all of the time. So often, people…
Episode #50 – Jessica Wilson-Why It’s Okay To Be Completely Different Than Your Spouse
Derek likes to bring on his wife every few months because she is a fan favorite! This time, it gets a little more fun and a lot more real as far as how opposite they really are. There are a lot of people that feel like they are TOO different from their spouse. They worry…
Episode #49 – Universe 25 Study and Why You Should Know About It
In this episode, Derek talks about the “Universe 25” study that was completed decades ago. It shows what will happen in the absence of struggle and how it relates to each one of us currently. Do you think that if you had a Utopian Paradise that life would be great? Think again. Make sure to…
Episode #48 – Gen. Clayton Hutmacher – Education, Discipline and Changing Lives
This week, Derek talks to 2 Star General Clayton Hutmacher. What an incredible story! He went from living with a foster family to achieving so many incredible things such as: -Serving over 40 years in uniform -Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University -A Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies…
Episode #47 – You’ll Always Be The A**hole in Someone’s Story
This week, Derek talks about how overcoming adversity and haters means one thing; you’re leveling up! He received a comment this week that hit pretty hard. After not really knowing how to take it, he remembered the quote “the higher the level the bigger the devil.” When you look to scale up in business, marriage,…
Episode #46 – Ryan Stewman – From In and Out Of Prison To Building An Empire
Ryan Stewman has more accomplishments than I could list but here are just a few: -He’s been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, The Good Men Project and Addicted 2 Success just to name a few -He has achieved success nearly everywhere he’s been from selling car washes as a younger guy to a top…