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Today’s guest was a wildly successful, LA-based professional dancer, choreographer, and fitness professional - who had her life turned upside-down when at the age of 38, she was hit by an SUV, and thrown from her motorcycle. Her leg was shattered, she faced 34 surgeries to save it from amputation. She was then diagnosed with an incurable painful-debilitating disease - and if that wasn’t enough, she lost business and all her confidence. I think this is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast - you have to hear this story. So please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast - the author of True Grit and Grace, Amberly Lago.

You know today’s guest, from his wildly successful YouTube channels, from his books, from the fact that he gets to hang out with big names like GRANT CARDONE, BRENDON BURCHARD, ED MYLETT, TOM BILYEU, and more… But what you don’t know is where he started - where he came from. The first time I met our guest, it was June 2007… he was hosting a local entrepreneur meet-up… we were both a lot younger, we both had hair, and at the time, we didn’t know that almost 15 years later we’d be friends… and having the type of conversation for all of you that follows. You have to hear this story. So please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast, my good friend, Mr. Evan Carmichael.

Today’s guest thought she had it all - career, health, relationships… and then, one day, as she watched her marriage fall apart, and the business go sideways, she realized that she didn’t have it all. That in-fact, she had been settling in the most important areas of her life - settling for “good enough” But as she shares in her new book, Outrageous Achievement, not only did she not have to settle, she was able to turn everything around, and then some. You have to hear this story. So please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast - Leslie Zann

Today’s guest is a best-selling author, an entrepreneur who has founded 20+ companies, is a hedge-fund manager, a comedian, podcaster, and a national Chess Master… And in his book, Skip the Line, he debunks why blindly following what most people do - that is to fall in line, spend 10,000 perfecting a craft and to not question the status quo - keeps them stuck. We talk insecurities, going bankrupt, fighting writer's block, and he even tells some jokes… you have to hear this story. So please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast, James Altucher.

Today’s guest is the authority on creativity, innovation, and hyper-growth leadership. Over the course of his almost 30 years as an entrepreneur and all-around creative thinker, he’s seen first-hand how innovation can fuel results… and how to harness the real power of creativity to make massive gains. His new book, Big Little Breakthroughs breaks down how small creative acts can unlock massive rewards over time - to solve your toughest challenges and unlock your biggest opportunities. You have to hear this story. So please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast - Josh Linkner Hey there, I'm Mark Drager. You may not know me (yet) but: 🔨 I've built the 7-figure agency Phanta Media (phanta.com) 🎙️ I'm the host of the We Do Hard Things Podcast and The Something To Prove Podcast with Evan Carmichael 🚀 I help brands and people with something to prove figure out who they need to be to get what they want. 👉 Check out all the goodies here -- markdrager.com/links And remember, you've got to Think big, Be bold, and Say yes.

Today’s guest is an award-winning film director and television producer, best known for his documentaries like, Why I'm Not on Facebook - and his tv shows Bar Rescue, Extreme Weight Loss, and My Cat from Hell. But really, why I wanted to have him on the podcast is because he’s the author of this book right here, The 3-Minute Rule where he breaks down how to deliver a pitch or presentation that grabs attention, tells a story, saying less, and getting more. You have to hear this story. So please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast - Brant Pinvidic Hey there, I'm Mark Drager. You may not know me (yet) but: 🔨 I've built the 7-figure agency Phanta Media (phanta.com) 🎙️ I'm the host of the We Do Hard Things Podcast and The Something To Prove Podcast with Evan Carmichael 🚀 I help brands and people with something to prove figure out who they need to be to get what they want. 👉 Check out all the goodies here -- markdrager.com/links And remember, you've got to Think big, Be bold, and Say yes.

Today’s guest is the editor-in-chief and co-owner of Pick the Brain, one of the most trusted self-improvement communities on the web. Get this, Pick the Brain has been named in over 100 “Best of the Web” lists, and Refinery29 named our guest one of the Top 10 Women Changing the Digital Landscape for Good. Really, there’s just too many accolades and breakthroughs to list - so what I will say is that her book, How To Get Shit Done… and the conversation that follows where she breaks down for me not only how to get shit done, but the story behind how she learned all these lessons the hard way... You have to hear this story. So please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast - Erin Falconer Hey there, I'm Mark Drager. You may not know me (yet) but: 🔨 I've built a 7-figure agency called Phanta Media (phanta.com) 🎙️ I'm the host of the We Do Hard Things Podcast and The Something To Prove Podcast with Evan Carmichael 🚀 I help brands and people with something to prove figure out who they need to be to get what they want. 👇 Check out all the goodies here -- markdrager.com/links And remember you've got to Think big, Be bold, and Say yes.

Today’s guest is an entrepreneur who has faced the classic rags to riches… to rags again story, when he lost everything he had worked so hard to build… And like the classic hero’s journey, this man found in his darkest time, his truth. And from that truth has been able to find connection, love, acceptance, and he’s also rebuilt his wealth along the way.... You have to hear this story. So please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast - David M. M. Taffet Hey there, I'm Mark Drager. You may not know me (yet) but: 🔨 I've built a 7-figure agency called Phanta Media (phanta.com) 🎙️ I'm the host of the We Do Hard Things Podcast and The Something To Prove Podcast with Evan Carmichael 🚀 I help brands and people with something to prove figure out who they need to be to get what they want. 👇 Check out all the goodies here -- markdrager.com/links And remember you've got to Think big, Be bold, and Say yes.

Today’s guest is an advertising legend in the making - after 10 years in the industry working with Playstation, Levi’s and Disney, he co-founded the San Fran-based creative agency, Mekanism. That agency has gone on to produce campaigns for HBO, The North Face, PepsiCo, MillerCoors and Ben and Jerry's. They’ve won award after award including "Small Agency of the Year" by Ad Age top 50 most creative companies by Creativity magazine they’ve produced Superbowl commercials and our guest has been named in the Top 100 Influencers by Creative Pool his methods have been studied by Harvard Business School and he’s the author of this book right here - The Soulful Art of Persuasion So please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast - Jason Harris. Hey there, I'm Mark Drager. You may not know me (yet) but: 🔨 I've built a 7-figure agency called Phanta Media (phanta.com) 🎙️ I'm the host of the We Do Hard Things Podcast and The Something To Prove Podcast with Evan Carmichael 🚀 I help brands and people with something to prove figure out who they need to be to get what they want. 👇 Check out all the goodies here -- markdrager.com/links And remember you've got to Think big, Be bold, and Say yes.

In this episode of the Chunk to Hunk challenge, Mark's personal trainer Neil takes him through the initial game plan for workouts.

In this episode of the Chunk to Hunk challenge, Mark's registered holistic nutrition practitioner Alex takes him through the initial assessment.

In this episode of the Chunk to Hunk challenge, Mark's coaches Alex and Neil help him figure out how the heck he's going to get 6-pack abs in just 90-days.

Welcome to the Chunk to Hunk 90-Day challenge. Hey there, I'm Mark Drager the host of the We Do Hard Things Podcast. And at 38 with no real-experience, I'm going to try to prove to myself that I do hard things by whipping myself into shape. All with the goal of getting 6-pack abs.

Today’s guest is an actor who over the past 20 years has worked, and worked, and worked his way up from playing “homeless man #2” to earning a Bafta nomination for best male comedy performance for his role in the British comedy “Home”. Formerly a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, you might recognize him from his roles in Netflix’s Dracula, Criminal UK, Cursed, Nightflyers - of course, he stars in Home which just finished its second season - but more than any of that - this man had a guest appearance in my favourite show of all time - which of course I get the real stories of what happens on the set of a TV show... I’m absolutely delighted to welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast - Youssef Kerkour Hey there, I'm Mark Drager. You may not know me (yet) but: 🔨 I've built a 7-figure agency called Phanta Media (phanta.com) 🎙️ I'm the host of the We Do Hard Things Podcast and The Something To Prove Podcast with Evan Carmichael 🚀 I help brands and people with something to prove figure out who they need to be to get what they want. 👇 Check out all the goodies here -- markdrager.com/links And remember you've got to Think big, Be bold, and Say yes.

Today’s guest is a Psychotherapist, Art Therapist, and author who specializes in emotional intensity, giftedness, complex trauma, and personality disorders. She founded Eggshell Therapy and Coaching after becoming frustrated with seeing intense people be repeatedly misunderstood, marginalized, or described as having ‘personality defects’. This is an open, raw conversation - so please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast - Imi Lo Hey there, I'm Mark Drager. You may not know me (yet) but: 🔨 I've built a 7-figure agency called Phanta Media (phanta.com) 🎙️ I'm the host of the We Do Hard Things Podcast and The Something To Prove Podcast with Evan Carmichael 🚀 I help brands and people with something to prove figure out who they need to be to get what they want. 👇 Check out all the goodies here -- markdrager.com/links And remember you've got to Think big, Be bold, and Say yes.

Today’s guest is an entrepreneur who loves making deals - which is probably why he was able to build a thriving real estate investment business, twice. You see the first time he messed up so bad he lost everything. To the point that back in 2012, he was so broke he had to choose whether to buy groceries or to have his power shut off at home. Just wait to hear how he turned it all around, what he learned, and why he knows there’s no going back. So please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast - Don Costa. Hey there, I'm Mark Drager. You may not know me (yet) but: 🔨 I've built a 7-figure agency called Phanta Media (phanta.com) 🎙️ I'm the host of the We Do Hard Things Podcast and The Something To Prove Podcast with Evan Carmichael 🚀 I help brands and people with something to prove figure out who they need to be to get what they want. 👇 Check out all the goodies here -- markdrager.com/links And remember you've got to Think big, Be bold, and Say yes.

Today’s guest was a pro-MLB pitcher who has gone on to be a profound writer and speaker. Authoring 5 best-selling books including his latest, “We’re All in This Together” - he speaks and writes about appreciation, authenticity, and taking action - really just how to bring the best version of you to everything you do - better than anyone else. So please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast - Mike Robbins. Hey there, I'm Mark Drager. You may not know me (yet) but: 🔨 I've built a 7-figure agency called Phanta Media (phanta.com) 🎙️ I'm the host of the We Do Hard Things Podcast and The Something To Prove Podcast with Evan Carmichael 🚀 I help brands and people with something to prove figure out who they need to be to get what they want. 👇 Check out all the goodies here -- markdrager.com/links And remember you've got to Think big, Be bold, and Say yes.

Today’s guest is known as the sports world's Best Zone Coach and she’s also a Holistic Mental Performance Specialist for Elite Performer. Working with top-tier athletes, coaches, and teams from the NCAA, WNBA, NBA, NFL and MLB… and Shaquille O'neal himself said our guest “ is a unique person with a special gift to help athletes.” So please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast, Author of the newest book, Meta Athlete - Laura M Wilde. Hey there, I'm Mark Drager. You may not know me (yet) but: 🔨 I've built a 7-figure agency called Phanta Media (phanta.com) 🎙️ I'm the host of the We Do Hard Things Podcast and The Something To Prove Podcast with Evan Carmichael 🚀 I help brands and people with something to prove figure out who they need to be to get what they want. 👇 Check out all the goodies here -- markdrager.com/links And remember you've got to Think big, Be bold, and Say yes.

Today’s guest is a former US Navy fighter pilot who was also the lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels - but cooler than that during the interview I found out he actually flew in the original Top Gun film. He now applies everything he’s learned as an expert in how to build, and get the most out of high-performance teams so you can trust people, trust the system, and actually get things done. So please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast, the man who flew a plane as high into the atmosphere as possible “just to see how high it could go…” - John Foley. Hey there, I'm Mark Drager. You may not know me (yet) but: 🔨 I've built a 7-figure agency called Phanta Media (phanta.com) 🎙️ I'm the host of the We Do Hard Things Podcast and The Something To Prove Podcast with Evan Carmichael 🚀 I help brands and people with something to prove figure out who they need to be to get what they want. 👇 Check out all the goodies here -- markdrager.com/links And remember you've got to Think big, Be bold, and Say yes.

Today’s guest is a confidence coach with over 22 years of experience coaching some of the highest-profile athletes - including tenors at Michigan State, SMU, and the University of Miami. She now applies everything she learned working at the college, national, and Olympic levels to teach teams, athletes, women’s organizations, and women in business how to handle those "pressure to perform" moments and building REAL Confidence. So please help me welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast, the confidence coach - Christen Shefchunas Hey there, I'm Mark Drager. You may not know me (yet) but: 🔨 I've built a 7-figure agency called Phanta Media (phanta.com) 🎙️ I'm the host of the We Do Hard Things Podcast and The Something To Prove Podcast with Evan Carmichael 🚀 I help brands and people with something to prove figure out who they need to be to get what they want. 👇 Check out all the goodies here -- markdrager.com/links And remember you've got to Think big, Be bold, and Say yes.