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The Hidden Cost of Entrepreneurship Nobody Talks About (opens the original)
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What does entrepreneurship really cost behind the scenes? In this episode of The Good Dude Podcast, Jordan and Ben have an honest conversation about business ownership, leadership pressure, stepping outside your comfort zone and the hidden struggles successful entrepreneurs rarely discuss. Ben shares lessons from 16 years in business, including financial uncertainty, employee criticism, family sacrifice, faith and the responsibility of leading without forcing others to carry your burden. They al
The Grind Is Not Your Identity | Chef Edgar Meza (opens the original)
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Chef Edgar Meza joins The Good Dude Podcast for an honest conversation about chef life, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, faith, and the pressure to succeed. Edgar shares how he built his private-chef business, why he refuses to call himself “self-made,” and what the restaurant industry taught him about humility, leadership, and toxic work environments. The guys also confront the provider trap, work-life balance, men’s mental health, and the difference between being busy and being productive. This e
UFC Fighter Jalin Turner on Spiritual Warfare, Faith and Fighting Back (opens the original)
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UFC fighter Jalin Turner shares his powerful Christian testimony and the spiritual warfare he faced behind the scenes of his UFC comeback. Jalin opens up about losing fights after giving his life to Christ, battling pressure after UFC 300, and discovering that real strength includes prayer, vulnerability, forgiveness, and brotherhood. This honest conversation challenges Christian men to recognize spiritual attacks, fight isolation, and redefine victory through obedience to God. Our Sponsors: Hid
You Got What You Prayed For—Why Aren’t You Happy? (opens the original)
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Why do so many successful men still feel behind, unfulfilled, or unworthy? In this episode of The Good Dude Podcast, Jordan and Ben explore the achievement trap, conditional self-worth, comparison, burnout, gratitude, and the pressure men feel to keep producing. They also discuss how success can become an unhealthy source of identity, why family and faith are harder to measure than work, and how regular personal check-ins can help men become better husbands, fathers, and leaders. This honest con
The Burnout Trap: Why Men Need to Learn to Rest (opens the original)
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Burnout doesn't happen overnight—and neither does learning how to slow down. In this episode of The Good Dude Podcast, Jordan and Ben talk about burnout, intentional rest, work-life balance, marriage, fatherhood, and why constantly being “busy” isn't the same as being productive. They unpack the importance of putting an expiration date on busy seasons, creating boundaries around work, and finding small moments to intentionally reconnect with your wife, kids, and yourself. If you're a husband, fa
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