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Blaze Your Own Trail
by Jordan Mendoza
Real stories. Raw conversations. And actionable strategies from Host Jordan Mendoza and other 100's of entrepreneurs and trailblazers who turned adversity into advantage. Are you ready to blaze your own trail? Then you have come to the right place! Learn more here: https://byotpod.com/ We hope each episode adds value to you in some way. Make sure to follow & subscribe so you don't miss any content & updates!
Episodes
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Why Your Network Score Matters More Than Your Credit Score with Eddie Konialian
Jordan Mendoza sits down with Eddie Konialian, co-founder of Netwrk.VIP, for a conversation about resilience, leadership, and why networking should be measured by generosity, not extraction. Eddie shares how growing up in Beirut during the civil war, immigrating to Los Angeles, and building his...
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From Burned Out Chef to Global Movement Helping Chef's Thrive with Andres Hinojosa
In this episode, Chef Andres Hinojosa shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful chef and mentor. Discover how adversity shaped his life, his passion for food, and his mission to empower other chefs to succeed. Key topics Chef Andres' childhood and early...
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They Live On a Cruise Ship with Jeff and Debb Knapp
Jeff and Debb share their inspiring journey from hardship to living full-time on a cruise ship, emphasizing the power of resilience, faith, and community impact. Their story highlights overcoming adversity and building a life of purpose and impact. Key Topics Jeff and Debb's background and...
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From Stuttering to Strength with Marcy Axelrod
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza speaks with Marcy Axelrod, who shares her journey of overcoming stuttering and how it shaped her understanding of human connection and compassion. Marcy discusses the importance of showing up authentically in life, the...
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Life After the Gridiron, Podcasting for Business Growth, and Building Through Adversity with Marques Ogden
Jordan Mendoza sits down with Marques Ogden for a wide-ranging conversation about reinvention, podcasting, business development, and resilience. Marques shares how he went from NFL player to entrepreneur, then rebuilt his career through speaking, coaching, consulting, and his podcast Get…
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People Plus Process Equals Profit with Lee Walker
Jordan Mendoza sits down with Lee Walker, founder of Daily Driver Consulting, to unpack how psychology, sports, international experience, and hands-on accounting work shaped his approach to helping small businesses improve profit. Lee shares how he went from Maryland to Maastricht, learned to see...
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How Dani Lynn Robison Built 8 Businesses and Scaled Big
Join Jordan Mendoza as he interviews Dani Lynn Robison, a successful entrepreneur who shares her inspiring journey from music to real estate and business. Discover valuable insights on building wealth, overcoming challenges, and scaling multiple companies. Key Topics Journey from music to real...
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From Introvert to Influencer with René Remsik
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews René Remsik, a content creator and entrepreneur from Slovakia. René shares his journey from an introverted child to a successful content creator with millions of followers. He discusses the importance of...
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From New Orleans to Broadway: Alan Seales' Journey of Creativity and Tech
Join us as Alan Seales shares his extraordinary journey from childhood in New Orleans to a diverse career spanning theater, technology, and Broadway production. Discover lessons on teamwork, resilience, and the power of creativity in navigating career shifts and building impactful projects. Key...
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How Risk and Faith Shaped a Film Producer's Path with Sharon Oliphant
Sharon Oliphant shares her inspiring journey from a large homeschooling family to becoming a faith-based film producer and actress. Discover how she overcame fears, took risks, and stayed true to her calling in the competitive film industry, all while balancing family and faith. Key topics…
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How to Unlock Wealth in Commercial Real Estate with Cherif Medawar
In this episode, Cherif Medawar shares his inspiring journey from hotel management in Switzerland and the US to becoming a successful real estate investor and educator. Discover his proven strategies for building wealth through commercial real estate, networking, and innovative deal-making...
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They Made a Motion Picture About His Life with David Packouz
Jordan Mendoza interviews David Packouz, the real-life inspiration behind the movie War Dogs, exploring his journey from religious upbringing to government contracting success. Discover how David leveraged his entrepreneurial spirit, navigated legal challenges, and now teaches others to win...
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How a $35K Investment Turned into a Highly Profitable Airbnb Arbitrage Business with Linda Kim
Linda Kim shares her inspiring journey from corporate tech to successful Airbnb arbitrage and coaching. Discover actionable strategies, mindset shifts, and tips to accelerate your side hustle into a thriving business. Key topics Airbnb arbitrage strategy Mindset and overcoming fear Design as a...
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From Knucklehead to Financial Freedom with Ryan D. Lee
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Ryan D. Lee, who shares his journey from a troubled youth to a successful entrepreneur and financial coach. Ryan discusses his philosophy on money, the importance of financial freedom, and how he helps others...
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From a Shy Kid with a Learning Disability to Stand-Up Star with Lahna Turner
Join us as Lahna Turner shares her inspiring journey from a shy kid with learning disabilities to a successful comedian, filmmaker, and advocate. Discover how her experiences with trauma, addiction, and resilience shaped her path and her latest projects, including a documentary and a comic series...
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The Accidental Juggler & Professional Keynote Speaker with Greg Bennick
Summary In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza speaks with Greg Bennick, a professional speaker and entertainer, about his journey from a young juggler to a successful entrepreneur. Greg shares his early experiences that shaped his passion for performance and...
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From Curious Kid to Faith-Based Producer: Sharonne Lanier's Journey
Join Jordan Mendoza as he interviews actress and producer Sharonne Lanier to explore her journey from curious kid in Miami to a thriving career in faith-based and mainstream film. Discover her insights on breaking into the industry, the importance of training, networking, and staying passionate...
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From Facing Major Jail Time to Building a Content Marketing Powerhouse With Tamara Thompson
Tamara Thompson shares her inspiring journey from early entrepreneurship and overcoming personal challenges to building a successful content marketing agency. Discover her insights on leveraging YouTube and podcasts for business growth, negotiation skills, and resilience. Key Topics Early...
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How One Musician Is Revolutionizing Homeschooling with Jordan Page
Main Topics: The evolution of Jordan's personal journey from music and activism to education innovation How Firefly Education simplifies homeschooling with AI, community, and resource tools Breaking myths around homeschooling and socialization Practical tips for parents considering homeschooling...
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Get Obsessed Or Be Average with Bryan Post
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews emotional performance coach Bryan Post. They discuss Bryan’s journey from a childhood in Oklahoma to becoming a successful entrepreneur and coach. Bryan shares insights on the importance of mindset…
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From Rodeo to Restaurant: Leigh Angman's Journey
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Leigh Angman, an entrepreneur with a rich background in the restaurant industry and consulting. Leigh shares his journey from a young boy with ADHD to a successful business owner, discussing the lessons learned…
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Why Failure is Essential For Success with Scott Boruff
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Scott Boruff, a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate developer. Scott shares his journey from growing up in a real estate family to navigating the ups and downs of his career, including significant failures and...
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From Selling VHS Tapes on Ebay to Helping Organizations Grow From the Inside Out with Tom Healy
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza speaks with Tom Healy, a lifelong entrepreneur and mentor. Tom shares his journey from a creative child with entrepreneurial spirit to a successful business leader focused on empowering organizations and their people. The...
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Finding Calm in Chaos with Lori Saitz
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza speaks with Lori Saitz, who shares her journey of connection, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Lori discusses her formative years, overcoming shyness, and her transition into broadcasting during college. She reflects…
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Gratitude Lessons From a Trip to The Philippines at 16 with Jordan Mendoza
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail Podcast, host Jordan Mendoza shares a personal story about his first trip to the Philippines in the late nineties, highlighting the importance of gratitude. He reflects on the challenges faced during his stay, such as accessing water and managing daily...
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How to Land Your First Podcast Sponsor with Jordan Mendoza
In this episode, Jordan Mendoza shares his journey of creatively landing podcast sponsorships despite having a small audience. He emphasizes the importance of thinking outside the box and leveraging one's warm network to secure sponsors. Mendoza discusses how he started with minimal downloads and...
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Unlocking Your Potential So You Can Go Win with JM Ryerson
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza welcomes back JM Ryerson, founder of Let's Go Win. They discuss the evolution of JM's coaching business, the impact of AI on business practices, and the importance of having a growth mindset. JM shares insights from his…
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Surrender to Rise with Elena Rodriguez
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Elena Rodriguez, an entrepreneur and coach who shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to building successful businesses. Elena discusses her early life, family dynamics, and the impact of her...
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Better, Faster and Less Friction with Dennis "DM" Meador
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Dennis DM Meador, a lifelong entrepreneur with a diverse background in business and pastoral work. Dennis shares his journey from early entrepreneurial ventures, including door-to-door hustles, to building a...
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The Power of Partnerships in Business with Ronald Bolden Jr.
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Ronald Bolden Jr., founder of Shy Marketing. Ronald shares his journey from a shy child in Oakland to a successful entrepreneur in the marketing industry. He discusses the importance of active listening, the…
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The Future of All Media with Adam Torres
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Adam Torres, a successful entrepreneur and podcaster. Adam shares his journey from a childhood in Detroit, where he developed an entrepreneurial spirit, to his career in finance and eventual transition into media...
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Why Cultural Intelligence Is What the World Needs with Vicky Ferrer
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Vicky Ferrer, a financial educator and personal power coach. Vicki shares her journey from the Philippines to the Middle East, her experiences in scuba diving, and her transition to the United States after the…
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Mastering Communication with Brenden Kumarasamy
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Brenden, the founder of MasterTalk, who shares his inspiring journey from overcoming childhood adversity to mastering the art of communication. Brenden discusses his early struggles with language and physical...
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From Homeless to TikTok Queen with Keenya Kelly
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Keenya Kelly, a video marketing expert known as the 'TikTok queen.' Keenya shares her entrepreneurial journey from childhood, her experiences in network marketing, and the pivotal moments that shaped her career.…
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Building Audiences in the AI Age with Austin Armstrong
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews social media marketer and entrepreneur Austin Armstrong. Austin shares his journey from a challenging academic background to becoming a successful social media and SEO marketing agency founder. He discusses the...
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From Childhood Rambunctiousness to Business Success with Laura DiBenedetto
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Laura DiBenedetto, an entrepreneur and author who shares her journey from a rambunctious child in Charlton, Massachusetts, to a successful business owner and coach. Laura discusses her early influences, the...
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From Door-to-Door to Hedge Fund Success with Justin Freishtat
Summary In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Justin Freishtat, a hedge fund and private equity manager. Justin shares his journey from a challenging academic background to discovering his passion for sales through door-to-door experiences. He…
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From Small Town to Real Estate Success with Shae Spitz
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Shae Spitz, a successful mompreneur and real estate agent. Shae shares her journey from a small town in Nebraska to becoming a top agent with eXp Realty. She discusses her early entrepreneurial spirit, lessons...
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From Grief to Storytelling Greatness with Bill Dolan
Summary In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Bill Dolan, a television director and entrepreneur. Bill shares his journey from a challenging childhood marked by grief and anger to discovering his passion for directing and eventually starting his own...
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Building a Home Studio: Tips from Junaid Ahmed
Summary In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Junaid Ahmed, a technology enthusiast and home studio expert. Junaid shares his journey from growing up in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to becoming a successful podcaster and entrepreneur in the U.S. He...
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Creating Transformation Kitchen: A Beacon of Hope with Chason Forehand
Summary In this episode, Chason Forehand shares his inspiring journey from a troubled childhood marked by abuse and addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for others through his nonprofit, Transformation Kitchen. He discusses the importance of resilience, faith, and the power of community in...
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Why You Need to Take Action NOW with Jordan Mendoza
In this episode our host Jordan Mendoza shares why you need to take action NOW! Connect with Jordan: LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Join Jordan's weekly Group Coaching Community Risk Free Pre order a signed copy of Jordan's new book The Life-Changing Power of Adversity The Blaze Your Own Trail Podcast...
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The Positive Impact of Fatherhood & Faith with Trey Milner
Summary In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza speaks with Trey Milner about his journey from a challenging upbringing as a preacher's kid to finding his path in life through fatherhood, personal growth, and faith. Trey shares his experiences in the party scene,...
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From Theater to Entrepreneurship with Hailey Rowe
Summary In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews marketing and sales strategist Hailey Rowe. Hailey shares her journey from a theater kid to a successful entrepreneur, discussing the lessons learned from her experiences in startups and the importance of...
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New Podcast Sponsor! CityGate Studios
The Blaze Your Own Trail Podcast is now sponsored by CityGate Studios What does that mean for our listeners? It means you'll be getter more content with better visuals and post production What does that mean for our future guests? It means we now not only have virtual podcast options but have an...
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From Shy Introvert to Global Community Builder with Chris Borja
Summary In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Chris Borja, a business networking consultant and community builder. Chris shares his journey from being a shy and introverted child to becoming a successful entrepreneur and networking expert. He…
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Empowering the Middle Class to Become Millionaires with Derrick Kinney
Summary In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Derek Kinney, a successful financial planner who transitioned from helping a select few become millionaires to creating a program aimed at helping the middle class achieve financial freedom. Derek shares…
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From Engineer to Consultant with Norman Wolfe
Summary In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Norman Wolfe, a consultant and advisor to CEOs. Norman shares his journey from a childhood in Brooklyn, New York, to his career in aeronautical engineering and eventual transition into management and...
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Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investing with Matt Theriault
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Matt Theriault, CEO of Epic Real Estate, who shares his journey from a successful music career to military service and ultimately to real estate investing. Matt discusses the importance of building passive income,...
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From Corporate Grind to Creative Freedom with Erik Cabral
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Eric Cabral, a creative director turned entrepreneur. Eric shares his journey from a corporate career to discovering his passion for real estate and personal branding. He discusses his upbringing in New York, the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Real stories. Raw conversations. And actionable strategies from Host Jordan Mendoza and other 100's of entrepreneurs and trailblazers who turned adversity into advantage. Are you ready to blaze your own trail? Then you have come to the right place! Learn more here: https://byotpod.com/ We hope each episode adds value to you in some way. Make sure to follow & subscribe so you don't miss any content & updates!
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Real stories. Raw conversations. And actionable strategies from Host Jordan Mendoza and other 100's of entrepreneurs and trailblazers who turned adversity into advantage. Are you ready to blaze your own trail? Then you have come to the right place! Learn more here: https://byotpod.com/ We hope each...
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