In today's episode we are pleased to bring you another Adventure Unknown contemporary in our good friend Jeff Fillers! Jeff has a wild and crazy story that we can't wait for you to hear. A cyber security professional, Jeff had a run in with the law a few years back in Oregon before the cannabis industry was what it is today legally. This led to house arrest, a full blown prison stint, probation, and now years later he's living life on his terms and enjoying his freedom and prioritizing time with his family. Jeff's story reminds us that we are the sum of our decisions and that time is a resource we can't afford to take for granted.

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0:00 introducing Jeff/getting into cyber security

11:05 cannabis industry in Oregon

21:10 arrested experience

24:00 house arrest

34:45 before prison sentence

39:10 prison

45:30 accountability and prison post sentence

53:00 felon.com

1:06:15 misconceptions about prison

1:23:35 TSG

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In today's episode we are excited to bring on some of the first Adventure Unknown contemporaries we were ever able to call our friends in Ted and Shanna! Leveraging their love of travel, they parlayed this into a full time business where they help people bring their travel dreams come to life! Join us as well talk about why they focus on international travel, how they went about owning real estate in beautiful Costa Rica, getting tattooed in other countries, and helping people have their dream weddings abroad sometimes even by surprise!

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0:00 introducing Ted/Shanna/travel business

8:50 running a business as a married couple

15:45 the numbers of travel

19:10 getting licensed as an agent

24:00 domestic v international travel

41:40 successful trips

47:25 destination weddings

59:20 owning real estate in costa rica

1:29:45 TSG

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We are excited to welcome to the show our good friend and the CPA of many of our guests (and hosts, producer) John Ems! John is someone who is a lot more than a CPA as he is a team leader, a father, husband, and devout follower of Christ - the latter of which really pours out in his story about finding love in himself. Full of good vibes and practical advice inside and outside the realm of finance, John reminds us the people you bring into your business should be treated like family and that those people are always willing to return the energy. Whether you want to know more about financials or you want to know the man behind the numbers, John's episode has something for you!

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0:00 introducing John

8:40 authenticity

24:10 competition vs collaboration

28:50 leadership

37:30 fatherhood

49:35 crazy things people do with money

58:30 accounting and AI

1:03:55 faith

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Our guest for today's episode is the one and only Eric Longar, a bjj black belt and the head of operations at 10th Planet Tanglefoot right outside of our STL area! Eric has over a decade of experience in the sport that began with his hopes of joining the military that led to him training on base after his wife (at the time girlfriend) entered the service when he was not able to. This led him to living in Mississippi and eventually finding his way back to STL. Spending extended time in Vegas, Eric became well versed in the active fight scene and this led to him focusing mostly on nogi bjj and eventually operating his own 10th Planet location close to home. His story is one that reminds us that no matter what life throws at you, the white belt mentality is one of the most gangster things a person can keep front of mind. You're never too good to keep learning and Eric exemplifies that not only in his bjj philosophy by how he raises his kids with his wife!

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0:00 introducing Eric/starting bjj

9:50 moving back to STL/starting 10P

20:10 why nogi/10P?

26:25 uncomfortable truths in bjj

34:45 business of a gym

43:05 fatherhood

54:30 measuring success

57:00 message for kids

1:00:05 goals for business/gym

1:04:55 TSG

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Today we are pleased to bring you a man with an incredible story and with an even more incredible personality full of humor and resolve - Todd Nicely! Todd served in the Marines during tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and his life was changed forever when happened to step on an IED. This would cost him limbs and almost his life and would effectively begin the part of his story that truly tested his resilience. Now an author, speaker, and a guy who can poke fun at himself even when it comes to the most sensitive topics, Todd's story reminds us that what goes around comes around and even despite circumstances...his heart to serve and bless others is something we can all learn from.

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0:00 introducing Todd

9:55 Focus Marines (adjusting to life as an amputee)

15:00 importance of community

24:10 prosthetics rehab

38:00 leadership lessons from the marines

47:00 overcoming burden mentality

51:20 wild military stories

58:40 TSG

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In today's episode we are excited to bring on someone who does a lot for the Adventure Unknown community who does not get near enough credit - Matt Abbrederis! Matt is the owner and operator of Ponto Solutions LLC, a communications and security firm that ensures locations remain safe and secure no matter what! Hailing from Wisconsin originally, Matt's journey into entrepreneurship starts like most people's in realizing a corporate job just wasn't for him. Years later, he's sharing his experience with us as someone who not only is a beloved personality around AU but has a heavy hand in making sure we're safer when here!

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0:00 introducing Matt

14:30 biometrics

19:30 building and managing teams

34:30 reading recommendations

41:30 when things go wrong in the security world

50:00 growth/future of company

58:30 human problems

1:36:00 TSG

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Rev up your engines because today we have a real treat as MONSTER JAM professional driver Brandon Arthur is sitting down with us before hitting the stage tomorrow and Sunday in STL (1/17-1/18)! It was awesome to sit down with Brandon not only because of his amazing humility and relatability despite reaching the highest level of this INSANE sport. Whether you like monster trucks or you want to see what realizing your dreams looks like for this young man, we've got an amazing episode for you!

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0:00 introducing Brandon

2:10 monster jam rising star of the year

4:00 how monster jam works

12:10 memorable freestyles

16:20 monster car training

22:30 world travels

27:10 worldwide popularity

44:00 private v public life

50:45 work related injuries

56:35 pit party advice

1:02:30 advice for future monster truck drivers

1:06:25 TSG

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In today's episode we are so excited to bring you the one and only Jordan Dowdy! Jordan is someone we've been waiting to bring onto the podcast for quite some time. Not only due to his long history in pro fighting but also because of the demeanor of the man he is and being such a pivotal member of our squad called TAC Team! This episode not only deals a lot with the topic of combat sports but gets deep into the emotional and psychological journey of this amazing athlete and awesome human being. Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!

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0:00 introducing Jordan (early fighting career)

22:45 cornering for Sean Woodson

37:20 competition rule sets

1:00:40 advice for younger Jordan, politics and economics

1:01:05 TSG

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