Podcast Momentum

038: How to Optimize your Sleep with Matt Gallant

Think about your sleep last night. Was it okay, horrible, or great? If you’re like most people, your consistent sleep schedule may be passable, but deep down, you wish it could be better. We spend a third of our lives sleeping, yet so many of us KNOW that it’s not quite there. For many folks, hitting the pillow entails a nightly battle with incessant thoughts and intrusive wakefulness. On this new episode, Dave talks with certified bio-optimizer and BFF, Matt Gallant, about how Matt dialed i...

037: High-Functioning Anxiety with Dr. Ellen Wong

If you’re an entrepreneur, you may be familiar with feeling anxious for most of the day. In a culture of “hustle and grind”, it’s not surprising. While you may see that as your “edge” in the business world, it’s actually harming your mental health by preventing you from relaxing and thinking clearly. In this new episode, Dave and Chris sit down with Dr. Ellen Wong, a naturopathic doctor who’s spent her career studying the effects of high-functioning anxiety. They cover what “high-functioning...

036: Biohacking for Beginners with Cary Jack

What does it mean to “bio-hack”? Contrary to what it sounds like, it’s not necessarily a shortcut to good health and performance; exercise and eating well should always be your foundation of health, period. However, for those of you who have the basics dialed it and are ready to level up, biohacking serves as a way to optimize your health even further. On this new episode, Dave and Chris talk with crowd-favorite Cary Jack about his non-negotiable methods for optimizing his body, mind, and sp...

035: How to Have a Successful Marriage When You’re an Entrepreneur

Let’s get honest here: Is it possible to have a fulfilling marriage while running a successful business? Contrary to what public breakups or other more cynical entrepreneurs may tell you, it is! However, that doesn’t mean it happens overnight. A marriage, just like anything worthwhile, requires patience and a commitment to show up every single day, no matter how hard it feels sometimes. On this new episode, Dave and Chris invite their wives on the show to discuss the ONE thing you need to ke...

034: Why Exercising Will Make You More Money with Dan Go

Ever felt like, in order to build your business, you had to make some tough sacrifices? If your body was one of them, you’re not alone. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the grind and forget about your fitness. However, as you’ll discover in this new episode, physical health is the key to everything else! Chris and Dave sit down with the owner of High Performance Founder, Dan Go, to discuss how Dan has helped dozens of entrepreneurs accelerate their profits AND quality of life through foundatio...

033: Why Most Entrepreneurs Don’t Last with online marketing legend Ryan Lee

Is starting a business as easy as all the gurus online claim it is? Anyone CAN start a business, but if anyone tries to sell you on THEIR ebook or claim that you have to be working CONSTANTLY to find success, cover your ears. On this new episode, Dave and Chris sit down with the godfather of marketing, Ryan Lee, to talk about how Ryan has built multiple successful brands over two decades WITHOUT burning himself out or obsessing over the latest social media trends. Ryan dives into his “secret...

032: When to Implement EOS in your Business with Mark Henderson

There’s no instructional manual for running a business, but there ARE systems that, when put in place, serve as a guide in the right direction. In this new episode, Dave sits down with entrepreneur and EOS implementer, Mark Henderson, about how the EOS entrepreneurial system has helped SO many business owners discover their weaknesses, double-down on their strengths, and light the path. They discuss how THESE two critical but opposite roles need to interact with each other, how to leverage t...

031: How to Launch a Podcast that Runs Itself with Luis Diaz

The world of podcasting is bigger than ever, and chances are that either you or someone you know has considered launching one of their own. Awesome! If you’re in this camp, it’s easy to feel unsure of where to start, but don’t fret! In this new episode, Dave and Chris sit down with Luis Diaz, who developed an art of podcast production and whose company has overseen over 47 podcast launches and 5,000,000 downloads! They discuss the TRUTH about podcasting that motivated Luis to completely chan...

030: How to Create a Family Mission Statement

If you’re a parent, you’ll relate to this next sentence: Raising a family can be hard. So, as imperfect people, how do we show up for ourselves AND our kids every single day? In this new episode, Dave talks to Chris and Rozanne Lopez about why family and career chaos motivated them to write down their NON-negotiable values and live by them daily. They discuss how the simple act of writing their statement was the much NEEDED FUNDAMENTAL change amidst the chaos, the TRULY EFFECTIVE way to deal...

029: PKM: How to Create a Personal Knowledge Management System

Creativity can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Your brain is designed to bounce between ideas and form unexpected connections, but how do you keep track of it all? In this new episode, Chris and Dave dive into the nuances of a Personal Knowledge Management System (PKM) and how it’s been a game-changer for their creative processes. They talk about the daily practice that’s CRUCIAL for controlling your creativity, why you SHOULD connect the dots whenever possible, and how to acti...

028: Matt Gallant - From Addiction to 8-figures a Year

Are you defined by your past actions, or is every day a new opportunity to carve your place in history? It’s easy to get bogged down by your past mistakes, but ultimately, your life is defined by what you do TODAY, nothing else. On this new episode, Dave talks with previous business partner and official BFF, Matt Gallant,  about how Matt survived addiction and went on to build an eight-figure business, all while continuing to push his limits AND practice daily gratitude. They discuss how doi...

027: Respecting the Seasons of Life

When winter comes, do you fight it or accept it? So many people find comfort in momentum, meaning that once one project is done, another takes its place. High energy and output has its place, but just like the seasons, they ebb and flow. So, when things need to slow down, how will you react? In this new episode, Dave and Chris share examples in their own lives about slowing down and taking time to just “be”. Dave talks about how he redefined the word “self-respect”, why you need Karine Ruel’...

026: Lee Hayward and How He Created the First Bodybuilding Website in the History of the Internet

Back in the days of printed map directions and those huge monitors, the internet wasn’t what we take for granted nowadays. Not only was the internet smaller scale, but people weren’t making livings off of it like they are now. To transform your passion into a career on the internet 15-20 years ago was unheard of, but the people who figured it out were pioneers, and that’s EXACTLY what today’s guest did. On this new episode, Dave and Chris interview the OG of online bodybuilding coaching, Lee...

025: The Workout Plan for Your Brand with James Patrick

024: How to Double Your Energy by Optimizing Digestion with Wade Lightheart

Whether you’ve seen probiotics in the store or heard the term “leaky gut” before, what does it all mean? Is there a piece of health that we’ve been missing? Turns out, yes! In the past twenty years or so, more and more science has discovered the HUGE importance of caring for your gut bacteria. If you’re looking for new ways to improve your athletic performance AND quality of life, then this episode is for you! Dave sits down with retired bodybuilder and BiOptimizer, Wade Lightheart, to discu...

023: Who Truly Leads You?

In light of the recent U.S. Capitol riots, people around the world have shared their interpretation of WHY the events happened. Whatever your politics may be, this episode is NOT about which policies are “correct” or blaming one side of the political aisle. Instead, we want to ask this simple but powerful question: Do you lead yourself, or does another person/idea lead you from the shadows? In this new episode, Dave and Chris dive deep into the issues of leadership, charisma, and much more. ...

022: How to Turn Ideas into Products

When your mind is overflowing with more ideas than you know what to do with, how do you sort through the noise to find the gems? Creativity is a free-flowing process that shouldn’t be restricted, but if you want to actually take action on those ideas, you need to establish a structure to transform thinking into doing. In this new episode, Dave and Chris discuss how implementing a daily structure empowered them to embrace their active minds AND be able to take action consistently. They cover ...

021: The 10 Alignments of the Happy Hustler with Cary Jack

If you’re someone who wants to ditch the 9 to 5 and create your OWN career, the journey is more than “work 18 hours until something happens”. In essence, in trying to escape one rat race, you may place yourself in another. So, how do you find that happy balance where you’re making strides in creating your own destiny without letting the work consume you? On this new episode, Dave and Chris bring on Cary Jack, an entrepreneur, author, podcast host, professional actor/model, biohacker, and eco...

020: Financial Efficiency - How to Live Richer with Less

Money. That word can cause an avalanche of feelings in people, and no wonder. There are countless opinions flying around about what, where, and how to spend your money, leaving people feeling lost and anxious. Some people strive to have $100 million in the bank and five cars, whereas others would rather spend that money on experiences. Ultimately, money is the vehicle for YOUR life, not its destination. On this new episode, Dave and Chris discuss how to make the most out of your money, not h...

019: Why Relationship Marketing is the Ultimate 2021 Sales PowerMove

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that genuine human connection is both in high demand and more important than ever. So, how can we apply the lessons learned about ourselves and our economy in 2021, especially if you’re trying to finally build that business or freelance career? In this new episode, Dave and Chris dissect the approach that allowed them to foster deep, long lasting relationships and create businesses on their terms, pandemic or not. They warn us against seeing entrepreneurship ...

018: How to Successfully Homeschool Your Kids as an Entrepreneur

If you’ve ever questioned how much you actually learned in school, you’re not alone. More and more people are challenging the effectiveness of traditional education, but what’s the alternative? Is homeschooling a viable option, especially if you’re an entrepreneur? On this new episode, Dave sits down with co-host Chris Lopez and his wife, Rozanne, to discuss how they’ve homeschooled a household of FIVE children. Rozanne tells the story of how ONE phrase convinced them to make the switch, why...

017: How to Workout When You’re Busy

We all know how important fitness is, but when life gets in the way, where can we find the time? Doesn’t every workout need to be super intense and last an hour to be effective? On this new episode, Dave and Chris dispel the myths about what you “need” to get an effective workout, laying out a more realistic and empowering model for OWNING your physical fitness. They tackle the “no pain no gain” mentality, fundamental movements every workout should include, and a more holistic approach that ...

016: How to Build a Self-Driving Business

In a world full of entrepreneurs telling each other to scale their business because “that’s what you do”, can you choose a different path? How do you build a business that can SUSTAIN itself for years to come, escaping the rat race and guaranteeing you financial freedom and peace of mind? In this new episode, Dave and Chris lay out how to approach building, marketing, and leadership in your business to prioritize LONGEVITY, allowing its mission to carry on for years to come and give you the ...

015: The Truth About Online Businesses

When people imagine running an online business, the image of “relaxing by the beach, laptop in lap” often comes to mind. While that scenario isn’t impossible, it’s a bit of a fantasy. Growing a business, whether physical or virtual, requires hours of dedication and persistence. Success doesn’t happen overnight. An online business will present its own unique challenges, but as you’ll hear on today’s new episode, pushing through those difficulties will get you closer to living the life you wan...

014: How to build strong and long lasting relationships

Imagine with me for a second: You open your email, see a message from a budding and gracious writer who wants to provide you “content” or “value”, and it seems all too familiar. You’ve seen this before, haven’t you? Someone reaching out to establish a “relationship”, but in reality, they’ll want something from you. So, in a world chock FULL of those emails, how do you find the genuine relationship that will last a lifetime, free of expectations? In this new episode, Dave and Chris differenti...

013: How Chris Made $48k in 4 Days During the Pandemic

When you read this episode’s title, what comes to mind? That Chris woke up one day, worked for 18 hours for the next four days, then made $48k? Chris did make $48k in four days, but the truth doesn’t stop there. In this new episode, Chris lays out everything that happened beforehand that made those four days possible. Chris and Dave discuss what it means to play an “infinite game”, why small but consistent progress is so powerful, and the ONE word that spells success. In This Episode: This...

012: Sustainable Self-Care Routine for Busy Entrepreneurs

There’s so much talk about hustle and sacrifice, but where do YOU fit in? In a world of 80-hour work weeks and no salary, how do you create a routine that enriches your life AND grows your business at the same time? In this new episode, Dave and Chris list out the essential components of a self-care routine that puts YOU first. Before you can be an exceptional leader to others, you have to lead yourself. In This Episode: What Dave does FIRST THING in the morning that too many people overl...

011: Essential Reading: Chris and Dave's top 3 books

010: Should you keep your business intentionally small?

009: The 4 Keys to create a successful DBN Schedule

008: The truth about the 4-hour Work Week

007: How to manage a thriving family and business at the same time

006: How To Turn Repetitive And Recurring Tasks Into Leveraged Routines

003: 3 Sports Performance Principles That Will DOUBLE Your Productivity

When somebody asks you, “hey, how’s it going?”, is your default answer something like, “Busy. I’m so crazy busy.”? The life of an entrepreneur doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode of the DBN podcast, Dave & Chris pull from their athletic & sports backgrounds and break down 3 essential principles that will double your productivity and will help you get MORE done in less time. You’ll learn how to adjust your workload & tasks according to your energy levels; how to plan your day, w...

002: How to Achieve More Freedom When You’re an Ambitious Entrepreneur

In this episode, Dave & Chris talk about the 3 Types of Freedoms that you achieve with Entrepreneurship and the pluses & downsides to each. In this episode you’ll learn: [3:11] Dave (6’2”, 250lbs) and his irrational fear of insects [8:50] Freedom, and the appeal of entrepreneurship; what types of “freedoms” does entrepreneurship give you [11:25] Dave talks about the type of freedom entrepreneurs really want [15:55] How the guys view Money and Financial Freedom [24:00] The reality of t...

005: How To Break Down Big Goals Into Bite-Sized Daily Actions

Setting goals are great. But as they say, a goal without a roadmap to achieve that goal… is just a wish. In today’s podcast Dave & Chris show you how to take your big goals and break them down into actionable tasks so you have roadmap to achieve them.

004: Power Moves: the 2 tasks to focus on daily for business growth

Are you doing EVERYTHING in your business? There are tasks in your business that are just “busy work” and then there are your HIGH LEVERAGE tasks… tasks that only you can do with your unique ability… YOUR ROCKS. Today, Dave & Chris will show you how to determine what your BIG ROCKS are and how to identify, delegate and/or outsource/eliminate from your schedule so you can focus on what grows your business and puts money in the bank. The guys talk about their general disdain for traditio...

001: What is the Done By Noon Podcast

Episode 1 of the Done by Noon Podcast introduces you to Dave Ruel and his co-host Chris Lopez where they talk about productivity, performance, Lifestyle Businesses, the illusion of entrepreneurship, their origin stories and how there is no “one set path” to success.