In the Trenches With Braiden Carter | Episode 316

Most people think “franchise” and immediately picture burgers and fries. But in this episode, Trevor sits down with franchise expert Cliff Nonnenmacher to break down how the smart money approaches franchising — and it’s got nothing to do with food.If you’ve ever wondered how to own a business without being in the trenches every day, this is your roadmap. Cliff shares how he helps investors skip the trial and error, avoid razor-thin margins, and find the right business based on your life, not just your wallet.If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.com

At just 17 years old, Mason Johnston is pulling $20–30K/month selling handmade cutting boards—and he’s still in high school. In this episode, Trevor Cowley sits down with Mason to unpack how he went from craft fairs and nativity sets to dominating Etsy and building a brand with national reach. This isn’t just a “young entrepreneur” story—it’s a masterclass in grit, systems, and thinking bigger than your circumstances.If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.com

Most people are stuck not because they lack resources or talent—but because they’re trapped by their own beliefs. In this solo episode, Trevor Cowley dives deep into the mindset traps that keep entrepreneurs playing small. He unpacks how your identity, self-talk, physical health, and selective effort are directly killing your results. If you’re serious about leveling up—this one’s non-negotiable.If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.com

Braden is in the trenches — young, married, with a family, and building his second business from scratch. He left a comfortable six-figure income to chase something with no guarantees but full control. In this raw and honest conversation, Trevor sits down with him to talk about the realities of the startup grind, the emotional and financial sacrifices, and how to make strategic moves even when you’re still figuring it out.If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.com

In this solo episode, Trevor Cowley breaks down the one thing separating average performers from high-level operators: your ability to face problems head-on and keep going when it gets uncomfortable.He walks through what real commitment looks like, why most people fall short, and how the game of business (and life) is won by those who solve problems faster and more often—not those who avoid them.If you're stuck, plateaued, or keep “trying” things without real results, this one’s going to hit home.If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.com

In this episode, Trevor Cowley pulls no punches breaking down the #1 excuse that kills your momentum—“I’m not in the right headspace.” Whether you're trying to scale your business, build discipline, or just keep your foot on the gas when life gets hard, this is the gut check you need.Trevor shares personal stories, lessons from years of entrepreneurship, and raw insight into why most people stay stuck—and how to stop being one of them. If you’ve been feeling off, inconsistent, or like you’re slipping into “average,” this one is a must-listen.If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.com

In this episode, Trevor Cowley sits down with Tyler Turley — a man who went from selling insurance in Idaho to helping build a multi 8-figure beauty empire with his wife, McKenzie. Tyler Turley didn’t raise capital. He didn’t wait for a green light. He solved a problem in his insurance business, built the tool himself, and sold the whole thing when it started catching fire. This episode is a masterclass in building out of necessity, scaling with grit, and what really happens when you “make it.” He’s built, sold, and built again. And now he’s helping others do the same. If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.com

Most people burn out chasing success because they’ve been sold the lie that hustle is the only way. In this solo episode, Trevor Cowley breaks down how to actually win — not just in business, but in life. From redefining success and self-worth to designing a life that fuels you instead of draining you, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone grinding nonstop and wondering why they still feel empty.Trevor shares what he wishes someone would’ve told him 10 years ago: you can win big without losing yourself in the process.If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.com

This solo episode from Trevor Cowley is a straight-up blueprint for anyone stuck in the grind, second-guessing themselves, and wondering if it’s all worth it.Trevor dives deep into the mental warfare of entrepreneurship—where the voices in your head are louder than any outside noise. He’ll show you how to use that internal chaos as fuel, not failure. Whether you're stuck in maintenance mode or facing massive resistance on your way to the next level, this episode will help you reset and rise.If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.com

In this raw and real conversation, Trevor sits down Jamil Frazier, who shares how hitting rock bottom led him to a life of purpose, discipline, and massive transformation. Leading a life of conscious business and self-mastery, Jamil breaks down how vision, belief, and inner work are the real tools of success.If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.com