Beyond the Belt

This is a conversation with Brady McLean, a black belt out of Sheridan, Wyoming, USA. Brady is motorcycle philosopher with a focus on mental health. He's also a CrossFit coach, brand representative for Go Fast, Don't Die, and writer of the On Any Someday e-mail newsletter.

 

Episode Links:

* Go Fast, Don't Die: https://www.gofastdontdie.com/

* On Any Someday Email: https://www.gofastdontdie.com/pages/on-any-someday

* Instagram: https://instagram.com/bradytildeath

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brady-mclean-06975668/

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bradythejiu/

* Devil's Stone Run: https://thedevilstonerun.com/

* Crooked Motorcycles: https://crookedmotorcycles.com/

* Grindhouse Sheridan: https://www.instagram.com/grindhouse.sheridan

 

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:23 This Specific Black Belt

04:28 Journey to Black Belt

09:53 The Philosophy of Goals and Work

14:34 Getting Into CrossFit

24:06 Jiujitsu Today

30:03 Life Lessons from Risky Activities

39:23 Painful Lessons From Building Businesses

50:57 Authenticity Over Appearance

01:01:01 The Power of Reflection

01:07:14 I Feel Outstanding

01:11:40 Humility and Authenticity in Inches

01:22:03 Investing Time and Embracing Life

01:35:21 Outro

 

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This is a conversation with Nora Schoenthal, a black belt out of Cologne, Germany currently living in Barcelona, Spain. Nora is a mother and career person who has taken a hiatus from jiujitsu. She works in HR and is a head of People with a focus on Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development.

 

Episode Links:

* Instagram: https://instagram.com/noranavigator

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noraschoenthal/

 

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:25 Journey to Black Belt

03:59 Teaching vs. Competing in Jiu-Jitsu

06:22 Building a Community for Women in Jiu-Jitsu

09:20 Being Accepted in BJJ

14:22 Balancing Teaching and Personal Growth

21:08 Dealing with FOMO in the Jiujitsu Community

30:23 Finding Balance in Jiu Jitsu and Life

34:21 The Art of Talent Acquisition

40:32 Leveraging Internal Talent Markets

46:26 Motivating Employees for Continuous Learning

55:14 Balancing Automation and Human Touch in Hiring

59:29 The Importance of Self-Reflection in Development

01:06:41 The Role of HR Business Partners in Strategy

01:13:30 Learning and Development

01:18:16 Measuring Success in Learning and Development

01:23:24 Favorite Parts of the Job

01:27:00 Finding Your Own Path

01:32:49 Outro

 

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This is a conversation with Adam Marburger, a black belt out of Alton, Illinois, USA. Adam is an author, owner and CEO of multiple businesses, speaker, coach, and gym owner.

 

Episode Links:

* Alton Elite Jiujitsu - https://altonelite.com/

* Ascent Dealer Services - https://www.ascentdealerservices.com/

* River Bend Rescue - https://riverbendrescue.com/

* Book - You're The Fucking Problem - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W64DPNK/

* Book - The Servant Leading F&I Manager - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966840004/

* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-marburger/

* Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adammarburger/

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adampmarburger

 

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:18 Journey to Black Belt

03:20 Coaching and Teaching

06:23 BJJ, MMA, and Muay Thai

09:29 Martial Arts and Family Life

14:57 Starting a BJJ Gym on the Side

20:44 Injuries

26:28 Entrepreneurship

35:12 All the Business Ventures

39:42 The Art of Delegation

46:25 Morning Routines and Gratitude

50:47 The Writing Process

56:33 Personal Transformation Through Adversity

01:10:16 Lessons for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

01:13:48 Future Aspirations and Family Focus

01:15:45 Outro

 

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This is a conversation with "Wreck It" Randy McCarty, a black belt out of Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA. Randy is a electronics technician, outdoorsman, lifelong rifle and bow hunter, and retired professional MMA fighter.

 

Episode Links:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/wreck_it_randy_mc

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randy.mccarty.58

Jesse Briggs MMA Academy: https://www.instagram.com/briggsmma/

 

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:21 Journey to Black Belt

03:22 Teaching and Learning in Jiu-Jitsu

06:20 Overcoming Challenges and Injuries

09:07 The Role of Jiu-Jitsu in Life

12:24 Fighting Background and Transition to MMA

24:46 Mental Warfare in Combat Sports

27:44 The Origin of Wreck-It Randy

32:12 The Impact of Knockouts on Health

37:44 A Life of Hunting

53:26 The Silence of Hunting and Self-Reflection

57:30 Hiking

01:02:57 Parenting Lessons and Personal Growth

01:05:26 Embracing Pain and Consistency in Life

01:13:19 Future Aspirations and Life Goals

01:19:43 Outro

 

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This is a conversation with Paris Lee, a black belt out of Howell, New Jersey, USA. Paris is an immigration lawyer in the US. His practice focuses on families, but he also supports BJJ athletes with their American immigration needs. He also is also the co-owner of Holles Gracie Edison.

 

Episode Links:

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjjvisalawyer

* Website: https://www.njimmigrationattorney.com

* Rolles Gracie Academy Edison: https://www.instagram.com/rollesgracieedison

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-lee-3b920b24/

 

Reference Links:

* US EB1 Visa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EB-1_visa

* US O Visas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_visa

* US P Visas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P_visa

 

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:22 Journey to Black Belt

03:19 Finding Passion in Jiu-Jitsu

09:07 Injuries in Jiujitsu

12:59 Smaller Bodies and Understanding Jiujitsu

22:25 Life as BJJ Visa Lawyer

26:49 Athlete Immigration

30:03 Understanding Visa Qualifications for Athletes

34:40 Challenges in Sports Immigration

39:01 Visa Types: O, P, and H1B Explained

43:22 Coaches and Support Staff in Sports Visas

46:53 Running a Small Immigration Law Firm

51:56 The Journey to Immigration Law

58:11 Long-Lasting Client Relationships

59:55 The Fulfillment of Helping Others

01:02:18 Transitioning to Immigration Law

01:05:21 Navigating Vulnerability in Immigration

01:11:15 Finding Hope in Adversity

01:14:59 Preparing for Change in Immigration

01:19:44 Building a New Jiu-Jitsu School

01:22:09 Creating a Positive Training Environment

01:27:54 Outro

 

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