I’ve been away for a few weeks, and there’s a reason for that. It’s not what you might think. I’ve been at my limit, grinding it out and struggling to find even 20 minutes to record, let alone the mental bandwidth to share my current state. In this episode, I’m being honest about the reality of entrepreneurship that doesn’t make the highlight reel. We’ll discuss why high performers struggle to let go of doing everything themselves, the foot soldier mentality that secretly stalling your growth, what happens when you cover for your team’s weaknesses instead of building systems, the ugly work that happens in the dark and why you can’t skip it, how to build SOPs when you’d rather just do the work yourself, and the truth nobody wants to hear: nobody can escape the grind. If you’re grinding in the dark and wondering if anyone sees it, this episode is for you. Remember, the journey is the destination. Follow @thevaluerace on Instagram and follow your host @mr_underscore_no_ceiling. Share this with someone who needs to hear it.

You're grinding day in and day out. You're showing up. You're doing the work. But the results aren't showing up yet. And that's making you feel like you're falling behind.

In this episode, Kyle dives deep into one of the most destructive patterns high performers face: the inability to recognize the progress you've already made because you're too close to it.

You'll discover:

- Why feeling stuck on the hamster wheel is actually a sign you're a high performer

- How detaching and looking at your progress from a distance reveals the wins you've been blind to

- The difference between facts and feelings, and why one is costing you your dreams

- Why your effort TODAY is building your results TOMORROW

- How to stay committed to the grind even when you can't see the destination

If you're feeling left behind, doubting yourself, or wondering if it's too late—this episode is for you.

Remember: The journey is the destination. It's in the middle of this moment, this day, this time that everything is actually happening in your life.

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Two days before Christmas, Kyle opens up about the hardest year he's faced since becoming a free man. This year tested him in ways he didn't expect—both in business and personally. But as he reflects on 2025, he's seeing something powerful: every challenge taught him exactly what he needed to know to step into 2026 with eyes wide open.

In this raw and honest episode, Kyle talks about:

• Facing the biggest adversity since his release and what it taught him
• The mountains and valleys of life and why struggle isn't failure
• How ChatGPT reignited his passion for business and systems
• The massive shifts he's making in his company going into 2026
• Why it's okay to ask for help when you're in a dark season
• Celebrating making it through, even when there aren't massive wins

If you've had a tough year, this episode is for you. If you're winning at a high level, there's wisdom here too. Either way, Kyle's message is clear: you made it through, and that's worth celebrating.

You ever get to that point where you're like... what am I even doing this for?

I'm not talking about depression or some existential crisis. I'm talking about that real moment when you're grinding, pouring yourself out, and it FEELS like you're screaming into the void. Like nobody's listening. Nobody cares. And honestly? I had that moment today.

I've been recording this podcast for like 140, 150 days straight. I don't promote it. I don't dedicate a ton of energy to blasting it on social media. I'm just... here. Showing up. Sharing my story. And sometimes my brain whispers: "Kyle, who's really even tuning in?"

Then, and I mean THIS, I get these little God whispers. Little moments that crack everything open.

I'm at Chipotle (yeah, I eat there like five times a week, don't judge me). And this woman behind the counter looks at me and says: "Do you work at Redemption?"

Turns out? She just got out of prison on Wednesday. WEDNESDAY. And she heard me on a podcast while she was locked up. Heard my story about doing wastewater, being incarcerated, starting with one car, building all this from nothing. So she researched me. Obsessed over it actually. Found everything she could about me.

Then on her way to work... she saw my dealership.

And lost her mind.

Because the person she'd been studying while inside... was suddenly standing in front of her ordering a burrito bowl.

We talked for like five or six minutes. I told her the real truth—it's gonna be hard, stay focused, save money, get educated, come see me if you need help. And you know what she said?

"You made my day."

And bro... she made MINE.

Because suddenly I wasn't talking to myself anymore. Suddenly all those times I questioned the point... it made sense. It was ALL worth it.

Here's what I need you to understand: The impact you're making right now? You can't see it yet.

You're raising kids and they're going to remember how you showed up. You're building a business and someone's watching. You're hitting the gym and you're inspiring somebody who wasn't brave enough to start. You're learning a skill, changing careers, pushing through pain, and somewhere, someone who needed to see that is watching.

It's the butterfly effect, man. Everything you put out comes back to you. What you sow, you reap. But here's the twist, you might not reap it where you sowed it. You might meet a stranger at Chipotle nine years later who proves it all mattered.

So when you're in that dark season... when you're making huge investments with nothing to show for it yet... when you're raising a wayward kid or fighting for your marriage or grinding in your business and it feels POINTLESS...

Keep sowing those seeds.

Not because you'll see immediate results. Not because Instagram's gonna blow up. But because somewhere, someone just got released from prison and they heard you. They researched you. And they're about to need exactly what you're building.

Trust that. Be confident in that.

Because I'm telling you from experience: It's landing exactly where it's supposed to.

In this episode:

• The two moments that changed my entire day (and proved why I keep showing up)
• The real conversation with someone fresh out that broke me open
• Why "what's the point?" is actually the wrong question
• How to stay faithful when you can't see the fruit yet
• The butterfly effect of your daily decisions
• Why your invisible work is doing MORE than you know

This one's for everyone questioning the point of their grind. Keep going. Keep sowing.

Look… 2025 is wrapping up whether you're ready or not.

And Kyle's not here to blow smoke. He's here to tell you what he's actually doing to close out the year, and what you should probably be doing too.

This episode is the real talk your accountant won't give you. The stuff you think about at 2am when you're staring at your P&L wondering where the hell all that money went.

Kyle gets into:

• Actually looking at your numbers (I know, I know… but seriously)
• Making moves that cut your tax bill AND push the business forward (yes, both)
• Why you're still building on rented land when you could be building your own damn thing
• Having the hard conversations with your team before the ball drops
• Getting clear on where you're going, because your people can't follow a question mark

Whether 2025 treated you like a king or dragged you through the mud…

This is how you stop reacting and start deciding what next year looks like.

No fluff. No theory. Just the plays.

Kyle returns from a Warriors for Christ fly-in event with a raw and

vulnerable reflection on personal accountability and leadership. After

bringing his wife to spend the weekend with his brotherhood in Allentown,

Pennsylvania, Kyle confronts a hard truth: he was disappointed in

himself—not because the event failed, but because he realized he wasn't

living up to the standard he knew he should set.

In this deeply personal episode, Kyle unpacks the danger of predisposed

expectations, the importance of "setting the temperature" in your

relationships, and why your natural behavior should reflect your values

every single day—not just in special moments. He challenges listeners with

a powerful question: If you're disappointed in your life, is it because

you're setting unrealistic expectations on others, or because you're not

living up to the standard you know you should have for yourself?

Drawing from experiences serving the homeless, witnessing God move through

his brotherhood, and examining his own internal dialogue, Kyle reveals

why consistency in character matters more than occasional peak

performance. This is an episode about raising your own bar, being the

thermostat (not the thermometer) in your environment, and living

congruently with the person you aspire to be.

Key Takeaways:

- Why predisposed expectations create unnecessary pain and disappointment

- The leadership principle of "setting the temperature" in your home and

relationships

- How to identify if your disappointment stems from you or unrealistic

expectations of others

- Why your natural behavior should align with your highest values—not just

on special occasions

- The power of being open to receiving insight and recognizing God's

movement in every room

In this solo episode, Kyle opens up about feeling trapped in "quicksand" for nearly two years despite consistent work at his dealership. Through a revealing text conversation with mentor Trevor Cowley from the Real Business Owners podcast, he unpacks the dangerous trap of expecting faster results once you've achieved some success.

Key topics covered:
- Why business growth follows the same pattern as gym progress—plateaus
are inevitable
- The false expectation that success should come faster after initial wins
- Why you must do "million-dollar work" while earning a "$50,000 paycheck"
before the breakthrough
- How setting unrealistic timelines creates unnecessary anxiety and pain
- The importance of delayed gratification in sustainable business growth
- Why 50% of businesses fail in the first 5 years and how to avoid
becoming a statistic

Kyle draws from his personal experience of working for 7 years in prison without visible rewards, developing the patience and persistence that now fuel his entrepreneurial success. If you're feeling frustrated with your pace of progress, this episode offers the perspective shift you need to keep showing up with faith.

Perfect for: Business owners in a growth plateau, entrepreneurs feeling impatient with results, anyone struggling with the gap between effort and visible progress.

Kyle returns to sharing the eight lessons learned during his incarceration with lesson number four: Unity, Love, Respect, and Loyalty of Your Brothers in Arms. Success is not a solo journey - true strength comes from the people you surround yourself with. But here's the truth most people miss: it's not just about cutting off negative people; it's about whether YOU deserve the quality relationships you desire. Kyle explores why we subconsciously surround ourselves with the same caliber of people at every stage of life, how to intentionally break that cycle by connecting with people who challenge your comfort zone, and the critical difference between superficial connections and bonds forged through hard times. Drawing from his experience finding brotherhood in prison with mentors like Arthur Hughes, and building his support system through groups like Real Business Owners mastermind and Warriors for Christ, Kyle delivers a powerful challenge: Reflect on your inner circle - are they helping you level up? And more importantly, are you living the type of lifestyle that deserves these high-quality relationships? Essential listening for anyone serious about elevating their life through intentional community.