#31 The Accidental Entrepreneur with Jason McCarthy

Do you want to be fit like a beast and develop an indestructible mindset? In this episode, host Fredrik van Huynh talks with Kristin Holte — a Norwegian endurance trainer, sports nutritionist, former Invictus athlete, and 8-time CrossFit Games veteran.  She is a super athlete but not many people know — a freak accident almost stopped her in her tracks. Let’s find out how she managed to jump above that challenge. Today Kristin Holte is one of the most recognized athletes and trainers in the world: a CrossFit icon and a truly inspiring human being.

In this episode clip, UFC champion Frank Shamrock tells us about his experience in the streets and going to prison - with no hope for a better life. He explains what made him decide to change directions and what actions he took that helped him survive. With hard work, he was able to study and train, and eventually become a mixed martial arts world champion. 

In this episode clip, we talk about something important in this digital age: how to make meaningful connections! Steve Sims is the founder and CEO of the luxury concierge service, Bluefish. He shares with us the value of purposeful connection, making the most of socialization, and the life hack of networking with intention.

In this episode, host Fredrik van Huynh chats with Matt Charney, one of America’s top experts in talent and technology! Matt is a pro at all things talent acquisition and tech: from searching for the right rockstars to managing a team, he knows the ins and outs of navigating the search, and making the most of the tech that’s in your hands. Not only that, Matt is also a well-respected thought leader in the space of marketing and content creation: an author across many publications, he’s passionate about sharing his expertise in the industry. Today, he shares his knowledge and passion with us, as well as what brought him to the industry he’s now in.

In this episode, we’re talking about something we’ve seen recently: the rise of NFTs and digital currency! Host Fredrik van Huynh sits down with one of the experts – an American data analytics guru and marketing pro, one who is extremely passionate about educating people about this new world of digital money. Jon Torrey is the founder of StartWithNFTs.com, a website that rings true to its name. You’ll hear about his journey of navigating the world of data, marketing, NFTs, as well as what we can expect from the world of digital change.

In this episode, host Fredrik van Huynh sits down with 5x New York Times bestselling author Erik Qualman. As an innovative personality, he was voted as the second most likeable author in the world, only next to the well-known Harry Potter author, J.K. Rowling. Also known as Equalman, he is the mastermind behind the book 'Socialnomics'. Erik has been featured on the Wall Street Journal and 60 Minutes, among other places, and was also a professor at the famed MIT. To top it all off, he’s also the founder of the board game favorite, Kittycorn – talk about creative! Today, we’ll talk about his journey of authorship and speakership, as well as his passion for digital leadership. This is Erik’s story. Let’s go!

In this episode, host Fredrik van Huynh meets Anthony O’Neal – entrepreneur, author, and educator. Together they dive deep in conversation about his mission to create a life of financial freedom, and along with it, spiritual and mental freedom. This episode is filled with a real, fresh perspective on money, and how you can create the life you want for yourself — no matter where you’ve come from.

In this episode, Fredrik van Huynh picks the brain of Mari Andrew, an artist and a New York Times Bestselling Author. We’ll hear about her inspirational work, some of which has gained international recognition for its depth and light-heartedness. This episode is filled with an enlightening look on art, meaningful stories, and positivity amidst the darkness we might be experiencing.

Steve Sims is the visionary founder of the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services. He's also a speaker, coach, author, and all-around real guy. If you're seeking inspiration, take a page from his book and listen to this episode to learn how to run your life and not let your life run you.

Serving the Army between 2003 to 2008, Jason McCarthy had no idea he would be a successful entrepreneur running a multi-million-dollar business. Before founding his gear company GORUCK, he was devastated by heartbreak and in the midst of a brief period of insanity. Find out how he picked himself up post-divorce, how he transitioned coming out of the Special Forces and what philosophies he used to get back in winning form.