The Middle

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The Middle

The Middle is a podcast for young entrepreneurs who are building everything from nothing — and figuring themselves out in the process.Hosted by Izaac Maring, this show documents the raw journey between who you were and who you’re becoming. No filters. No highlight reels. Just real talks about business, identity, self-mastery, relationships, fear, obsession, and what it actually takes to create something great.If you’re stuck between purpose and pain, comfort and calling, doubt and discipline — welcome. You’re not behind. You’re in The Middle.

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    Wrong Car or Wrong Path

    I know I’m in the right vehicle — the opportunity, the industry, the niche — it all makes sense.But lately, I’ve been asking myself:Am I building it the hard way?In this episode, I open up about the thoughts I’m wrestling with right now…Whether I should keep building my business brick by brick, or pivot and buy a business that’s already profitable to fast-track the journey.Not because I’m chasing shortcuts —But because I’m starting to realize that strategy and speed matter just as much as grit.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing the right thing in a slow or inefficient way…This is the reflection you didn’t know you needed.

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    Tax The Rich

    Everyone loves to yell “tax the rich”...But most people don’t even understand how wealth actually works.In this video, I break down why ideas like the Unrealized Gains Tax make no sense — not just for the wealthy, but for anyone trying to build something long-term.Here's the truth:Wealth isn’t stacks of cash in a vault.It’s tied up in businesses, assets, employees, operations, and risks.That "net worth" they talk about?It could drop by millions overnight if a market shifts.This episode is about educating, not defending.If you want to be wealthy one day, you need to understand what wealth actually is.Don’t hate it. Learn it.

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    Watch This If You Are Poor

    If you hate the wealthy… you’ll never become one.In this episode, I talk about how resenting money, success, or wealthy people is one of the fastest ways to keep yourself stuck and broke.You can’t attract what you constantly reject.I had to shift my mindset from envy to curiosity… from hate to hunger.Wealth isn’t evil. It’s not greedy.It’s a tool. It’s responsibility. It’s freedom.And the second you stop judging people who have it —You’ll finally start believing it’s possible for you, too.This is the mindset that changed everything for me.

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    Moving Away From Lies Fear Doubt and Stupidity

    At some point, you have to wake up and realize…The only thing between you and the life you want is the lies you believe, the fear you feed, the doubt you sit in, and the stupid decisions you keep repeating.In this episode, I talk about what it looks like to finally move away from it all —Not just physically, but mentally. Emotionally. Spiritually.It’s not about being perfect.It’s about choosing better, and then choosing it again.If you're tired of holding yourself back, this one's for you.

  5. 12

    How to Grow Your Lawn Service Business in 2025

    If you're just starting your lawn care business, this video will show you the best ways to get new customers in 2025 — without wasting time or money.These are simple marketing strategies you can use today, even if you’re just getting started:✅ What to say when knocking on doors✅ How to use Facebook and local groups the right way✅ Why Google My Business is a must (and how to set it up)✅ Easy flyer and referral ideas that actually workYou don’t need a huge budget — just hustle, strategy, and consistency.This is how to get your first 10–20 lawn clients fast.

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    Obsession Is Normal

    People will call you crazy, unbalanced, or too intense…But when you’re building something great — obsession is normal.In this video, I break down why being obsessed with your mission, your craft, and your growth is the only way to make it real.Most people never get what they want because they treat success like a hobby.But the ones who win?They go all in.They study.They train.They repeat.They become the thing.Obsession isn’t a red flag.It’s a signal you’re serious.Don’t dial it down. Turn it up.

  7. 10

    Watch This To Live Your Dream Today

    You don’t “arrive” at your dream life.You build it — one day at a time.In this video, I talk about the mindset shift that changed everything for me:🧠 You’re not far from your dream life…Because if you're doing the work, chasing the mission, and moving forward — you’re already in it.The dream isn’t some future destination.It’s the process.The identity.The obsession.The bar will keep rising — and that’s a gift.Start acting like the version of you that already made it.That’s how you bring the dream into today.

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    Success Is NOT What They Tell You

    Most people never feel successful…not because they haven’t “made it,”but because they’ve been chasing someone else’s definition of what success is.In this video, I break down what success actually means —and how to define it for yourself, whether it involves millions of dollars or none at all.For some, it’s wealth.For others, it’s peace, purpose, time, or being a great parent.Real success is when your life matches your values.Not their approval.Not their highlight reel.You don’t need permission to create your version of fulfillment.You just need to decide what matters — and build it.

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    The Intersection of Pain, Guilt, and Uncertainty

    No one talks about what it feels like when you’re caught between who you were… and who you’re trying to become.In this episode, I share a raw story about hitting the exact point where pain, guilt, and uncertainty all collided — and what I learned from sitting in it instead of running from it.This is the middle.The part where you question everything.Where the weight of past mistakes fights the pressure of future decisions.Where you're no longer okay with staying the same… but you don’t yet know how to move forward.If you're feeling stuck, lost, ashamed, or unsure — this one's for you.You’re not broken. You’re becoming.

  10. 7

    Options Create Depression

    We think more options = more freedom…But the truth is: the more choices you have, the more lost you feel.In this episode, I talk about how the world is only getting more complex — and why that complexity is crushing the mental health of an entire generation.The pressure to pick the “right” path, do the “perfect” thing, and keep every door open is making people anxious, paralyzed, and depressed.Humans weren’t built for infinite choice.We were built to choose, commit, and go.Your power isn’t in having options. It’s in making a decision.

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    The WALL in Your 20's

    If you’re in your 20s, you’re going to hit the wall.It’s that moment where it gets hard, heavy, and everything in you wants to slow down, turn back, or quit.But the truth is: that wall was never there to stop you — it’s there to test you.In this episode, I break down why every level has a wall, and how the champions, winners, and leaders are the ones who push through when it hurts.This is where growth lives.This is where your future self is built.Don't run from the wall. Run at it.

  12. 5

    Don’t Make Money in Your 20s

    Everyone’s obsessed with making money in their 20s — but that mindset might be the reason you stay broke.In this episode, I break down why chasing quick cash kills long-term growth — and why your 20s should be about stacking skills, discipline, network, and identity over profits.Learn how to trade short-term dopamine for long-term leverage — and stop falling for hustle traps that leave you empty.The goal isn’t fast money.The goal is to become someone who can’t lose for the rest of your life.

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    Change Every 6 Months or Die

    If you don’t hate who you were 6 months ago, you’re not evolving fast enough.In this episode, I talk about why it should be normal to feel stupid, cringey, or embarrassed by your old self — because that’s what growth looks like.If you still think the same, talk the same, act the same… you’re not growing, you’re stuck.Progress is painful. But so is staying the same.Change fast. Change often. Or stay who you’ve always been.

  14. 3

    All You NEED on RELATIONSHIPS

    You don’t need relationship advice.You need a framework — a way to think about partnerships that aligns with your values, vision, and growth.In this video, I break down the foundations of choosing the right partner — not just romantically, but in life.This isn’t about one type of person or one type of relationship. It’s about building something real that supports who you are and who you’re becoming.No matter your background, goals, or preferences — these principles apply.This is how you stop guessing… and start aligning.

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    The Problem with Your Problems

    Most people are solving the wrong problems.They stress, overthink, and waste time on surface-level issues — when there’s one core problem that, if solved, would make the rest irrelevant.In this episode, I break down how to stop running in circles and start focusing on the real issue that's keeping you stuck.Fix the foundation… and the rest gets easier.This is how you stop reacting — and start building.

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    Loneliness Wins

    Loneliness isn't weakness — it's where the real ones are made.In this video, I talk about the truth most people avoid: if you're doing something different, something great… you're going to feel alone. That's the cost of growth. That's the price of building something from nothing.This isn’t a sad story — it’s a real one. And if you feel like no one gets it, you’re not broken…You’re just in the middle.Keep going.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Middle is a podcast for young entrepreneurs who are building everything from nothing — and figuring themselves out in the process.Hosted by Izaac Maring, this show documents the raw journey between who you were and who you’re becoming. No filters. No highlight reels. Just real talks about business, identity, self-mastery, relationships, fear, obsession, and what it actually takes to create something great.If you’re stuck between purpose and pain, comfort and calling, doubt and discipline — welcome. You’re not behind. You’re in The Middle.

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Izaac Maring

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