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The Manitou Incline is a hiking trail located near Colorado Springs that ascends approximately 2,000 feet in elevation (peaking at about 8,590 feet) over a span of a mile. Over the years, there have been only a  handful of audacious climbers who have hiked this trail 500 times in a year earning themselves a spot in the "500 Club". Additionally, there are only a rare few who have made it to the "1,000 club", and Rachel Jones is one of them. Rachel Jones aka "The Queen of the Incline" is the first woman to hike the Manitou Incline 1,000 times (1,003 to be exact) in a single year, and she faced a lot of obstacles along the way.  For Rachel, joining the 1,000 club had almost nothing to do with achievement, and instead had everything to do with growth.  In this episode Rachel pulls apart her journey climbing the Manitou Incline time and time again, some days completing entire marathons laps.  We cover how to break through the self imposed limitations we all put on ourselves and go after what you think isn't possible for you.

It's no secret that hard work plays a role in success, but have you ever felt like you are working as hard as you possible can, and simply not seeing any progress toward your goals?  You may even feel like you are just getting further and further away from your goals.  You feel like your tires are spinning, or you're beating your head off a wall over and over again, only to find out there's a door wide open right next to you.  In this episode, I give you three specific tactics to help you adjust your current plan, and put yourself back on track to achieve your goals. 

Jerrett Solven grew up with his four brothers in a small town in nothern California, where from a young age all four of them were taught the value of a dollar, the importance of hard work, and overall how to be resourceful and live with what they had.  Fast forward to today, and Jerrett has had a career in the U.S. Marine Corps and is now heavily focused on becoming a beast with his passion he found for photography.  In this episode, Jerrett and Jeramiah go deep into discussion on their upbringing, and pivot into talking about the keys that went into each of their transformations to put them where they are today.  If you've ever wondered what life was like growing up as a Solven... this is the perfect episode for you. ---------- Instagram:  Jeramiah: @jeramiahsolven Jerrett: @swolven.photography

Success is only found through the persistent effort of failing forward. Today's guest embodies all of the principles needed to succeed at the highest level. Yasmine Buenaseda had a stellar career in the military, managing 900 plus people by the time she was 23 years old, and achieving a job in the top 1% in the Army as a Special Operations Civil Affairs Officer. None of her achievements came easily. In fact, Yazz's entire life has a theme of taking the harder path, throwing herself in over her head, and fighting her way to the top.  In today’s episode, Yasmine and Jeramiah dig into her tactics for getting clear on what you want, taking quitting off the table, overcoming adversity, and winning the long game in life. They discuss the high demands of ROTC, the military,  special operations, and pull out the lessons to help you perform at the top of your game in your leadership and your own performance.     These lessons are coming from years and years of experience in top leadership positions, and they are broken down to help you succeed.  ----------  Connect with Yasmine:   Instagram: (@yasminebuenaseda)   https://instagram.com/yasminebuenaseda

Norvell McGlaun is a former D1 football player who was born and raised in Canada and made his way down to Florida to achieve his goals. Today he is working tirelessly to build his lifestyle clothing brand UNLIMITED and connecting himself with high-level performers and entrepreneurs to gain an extra boost. Jeramiah and Norvell were connected through a mutual mentor, who some of you may know as Major Steel. In today’s episode, these two discuss some of their absolute darkest moments, and the real keys to getting out of those moments and sharpening your leadership skills in the most efficient way possible. If you have ever felt lost, complacent, or completely helpless, today’s episode will help guide you out of those feelings, and back to a place where you can succeed at a high level, and in turn help bring up those around you as well.

Aaron Nash is the Founder and CEO of P-Fit Studios, author of "The Darkside Dichotomy", "Burned", and "What I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Started", and overall winner. In his latest book "Burned" Aaron attacks the biggest problem facing the self-development and coaching industries as we know them today. The fakes.  In today's episode, Aaron and Jeramiah are sit down and discuss a range of topics to include: building a business from scratch, scaling without adspend, self leadership, and how to avoid the frauds, crooks, and criminals in the personal development space.   Tune in today if you want to be a leader who wins.

The feeling of being in a rut is mortifying, even if things aren't actually going too badly.  You feel like you are in a rut when you realize a sudden stop in your growth.  This will often happen soon after something "good" happens, like a promotion at work, or the purchase of a new home.  This past week, my wife and I decided to liquidate everything we have and hit the road for the foreseeable future.  Why?  Because despite what may seem like a lot of winning, we began to feel as though we were not growing.  We have been seeing the same results every day, and it is time for that to change.

Alex Witt is the founder of 10 40 10 fitness and also the CEO of Battle Bars.  He has a background in the U.S. Military serving in the navy and got his start in business by helping a logistics company grow to 270 employees and $300 million in revenue.    Alex’s strength is knowing exactly what he is passionate about, what his goals are, and then doing whatever it takes to those goals. He doesn’t waste any time thinking about his next steps forward, rather, he just takes them.    If you are interested in entrepreneurship, this conversation with Alex will be an amazing one to learn from.  He has figured out what works best in business and is here to share that journey with you.

NOTHING fires me up more than being told what I can’t do, and that’s where my journey to become something began.    This week, my wife Charyce and I sat down and covered 5 questions to help you get closer to success. We broke down topics on finding fuel to drive higher, and the motivation to stay on that path.     If you are fed up with feeling stuck and looking to level up like a true leader, this episode is going to help you do exactly that.

“I am the woman who can.”    That is the motto of Rachel Daniels, who is an IFBB Pro Women’s Physique Top 7 Olympian, the CEO of Iron Heroine, and online trainer, nutritionist, and one of the top posing coaches in the world.   Rachel is a former gymnast, who moved on to dancing, boxing, and theater after having major spinal reconstructive surgery when she was only 14 years old. Today, she takes on her alter ego as “The Real Lois Lane” while she’s on stage dominating the competition.    In this episode, Rachel was able to share her wisdom on how to overcome adversity, how to become a master of working alone, how to become one of the absolute best at what you do, and how to unshackle yourself from the chains that are restricting you from your creativity or your best work.     You can learn more about Rachel at https://therealoislane.com/

If you think being a high-performer is challenging, try balancing a relationship as one.  Relationships are often one of the biggest struggles for high performers and their partners because it is easy to get tunnel-visioned on yourself and your goals when you have that level of ambition.  In today's episode, I sit down with my wife Charyce to talk about the challenges we have faced in our relationship. People often ask me what's the hardest thing you've done Jeramiah... and my answer often catches them off guard. It isn't a 100+ mile race, not a cage fight, not combat. The hardest thing has been spending two full years apart from my wife and overcoming numerous emotional obstacles.  Enjoy the lessons learned (against the odds) from my special guest which includes the keys found to enhance a relationship through effective communication, creating on a team vision, and finding the  balance between focusing on ourselves as well as on each other.

Dr. Jordan Shallow is a chiropractor, strength and conditioning coach, and the founder of both Pre-Script and RX'd Radio.    Throughout his career he has become a master at understanding the needs of each individual he works with, and the demands that a particular lifestyle can impose on each person.   In this episode Jordan and Jeramiah are focusing on how to take care of yourself both physically and mentally, and Jordan provides powerful insights on decision making, personal fitness, and leadership.

Nathan Mansfield is the CEO of SP Athletic and SP Nutrition, a veteran, and a father to three boys.    Today Nathan is living out his passion and purpose through his companies, his faith, and his family, but there was a lengthy journey leading to this point.    Growing up, he tried his hand at various sports and other activities, but ultimately ended up quitting because he was one of the smallest kids in his age group, and was often picked on or told he would not be successful.    Fast forward and he joined the Air Force and went through TACP School, which set the stage for the rest of his life.    Through his military experience and combat, Nathan transformed. He learned he has unparalleled grit and the ability to dominate whatever he puts his mind to.    Pushing outside of your comfort zone and truly following your passion and your purpose are two of the biggest keys to growing as a person, and ultimately what will lead to success.  Over time, Nathan has become a master at life strategy, and winning.   Now, he is doing everything in his power to help others do the same.

Vanessa "lil Monster" Demopoulos is a professional American mixed martial artist who fights in the UFC's flyweight division. Vanessa is a former LFA champion, and she is known as the toughest and strongest strawweight on the planet.    Today, she has a level of confidence that is unmatched and she is glowing with energy at all times, but that hasn't always been the case.    Vanessa was homeless for some time as a teenager, and had found herself in with the wrong crowd and making poor decisions throughout that time.    After everyone had counted her out, and she was at the lowest point if her life, a fire was lit inside of her.    She started to realize that if she could work her way out of this sort of a situation, she could do anything she set her mind to.    In today's episode Jeramiah unlocks Vanessa's success code. From being a homeless teen, to being a rising star in the UFC, Vanessa knows what it takes to lead with courage and go all in on her dreams.

Amanda Holmes is the CEO of Chet Holmes International - a company which has assisted over 200,000 businesses to grow over the last 25 years.  Previously, the company was built and ran by her father and renowned sales expert Chet Holmes.  Amanda didn't set out in life to become a CEO of one of the best sale consulting companies on the planet, the path chose her.  At 24 years old she inherited her fathers business and had two choices: fight or flee.  Not only did Amanda choose to fight but she thrived when she took over.  She doubled the company's business in just 12 months and continued to revolutionize the way the company led the marketplace.  On today's episode, we dig into the responsibility of inheriting a massive company, how to lead an older audience, and how to keep your future bright while living toward your fullest potential.  Take notes, sit back, and enjoy!

Tony Whatley is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, business mentor, and host of the 365 Driven podcast where he has collaborated with the minds of Ed Mylett, Andy Frisella, Brad Lea, and many more.  Tony is a man who has experienced success in a corporate career just as well as in his business career.  He has also faced a near-death experience that shaped the way he views his time, and the way he handles his business.  On this episode we are learning a lot from Tony, as he shares valuable insights that are derived from all of his experience in business and his life.

Let’s be honest, this year has been challenging for many. But it doesn’t have to end that way. In fact what if you could finish it even better than you started? What if you woke up on January 1st 2022 and you were happy with how you walked away from this “fight”. In today’s episode Jeramiah teaches you how to zig when they zag so that you can finish the year as a winner. Listen to today’s episode of Be the Leader and learn 3 ways to finish the year stronger than you started it.

Are you living an old dream, or are you chasing a new one? I have always noticed this one challenge facing leaders and high performers, limiting their growth and potential. What is the challenge? Not having enough specificity in your goals, and not knowing when to check the block. High-performance individuals will run themselves into the ground always chasing after the next goal or the next big achievement. Over time, this makes us feel as though we are never actually achieving our goals. Today’s episode is going to cover the importance of checking the block, taking a tactical pause in your work, and moving on to your next greatest accomplishment effectively.

Our 100th episode is here, and it is for you if: 1.) You feel stuck where you are and need helping sparking the momentum to keep you growing toward your goals. 2.) You feel like you have “made it” and you are good, when deep down inside, you know you could be growing more. Two years ago, this podcast was started as part of our mission to bring more good to the world, and help others achieve their best. If you are a listener of this podcast, you have helped us move forward on this journey. Jeramiah and the rest of the team would like to thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for growing Be the Leader into what it has become so far. Let’s keep that momentum rolling, and continue to build a community of resilient, growth-minded individuals who are working every day to raise the bar for leaders and high performers across the world.

Who is Ryan Williams? Ryan is a former Navy Seal and an entrepreneur who founded Industry Threadworks, which is a company that helps apparel businesses explode their brands. As a matter of fact, Industry Threadworks is only one of several companies that Ryan is involved with. In this episode, we are sitting down and talking about our biggest lessons in business, in leadership, and zoning in on exactly how ego has been a major player in our success. Follow Ryan on Instagram: (@invictus5326) https://instagram.com/invictus5326