To The Top
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Where we talk about what we’re doing to make it to the top of our goals every day.....we’re nowhere near the top of our goals but that’s what we’re here to talk about....the ups and downs we have faced in our very early stages of our journey and what we will face along the way whether it’s in Jiujitsu, business or fitness we’re going to touch a little bit of everything and how all of that comes together with discipline and hard work
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Episodes
Episode 63 Year 2021 Wrap Up
December 31, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Last episode of the year Jeremy and AL sit down and wrap up the year 2021 with sharing the mindset and steps we took to move Top Mount Apparel forward. With Sapo on the podcast you know he's always saying things that gets people laughing. Al shares his thoughts on what it took to help move the brand forward
Episode 62 What Does Character Mean To Us and AGF Michigan / Fight Card Recap
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBSonny and Al sit down and discuss this past weekend where they traveled to Detroit Michigan on Saturday for AGF Jiu-Jitsu Tournament and then Cicero IL on Sunday for Fight card Entertainment MMA Event. They also hold a conversation about character and what character means to Top Mount Apparel
Episode 62 What Does Character Mean To Us and AGF Michigan / Fight Card Recap
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Sonny and Al sit down and discuss this past weekend where they traveled to Detroit Michigan on Saturday for AGF Jiu-Jitsu Tournament and then Cicero IL on Sunday for Fight card Entertainment MMA Event. They also hold a conversation about character and what character means to Top Mount Apparel
Episode 61 How To Get Over Doing Difficult/Scary Things
November 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBSend us a Text Message. On this Episode Sonny and Al start the podcast without a subject and quickly find a good topic that hopefully can help others overcome the fear of doing difficult things. Whether you're nervous or scared of competing or before a competition or possible scared of STARTING something totally new. We hope this episode can help you the way the information has helped us
Episode 60 Kentucky GoodFight Submission Only Tournament Recap
November 17, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBSapo, Santo and Al sit down to recap the trip down to Kentucky this past weekend. It wa a fun trip filled with stories that we hope will get a good laugh out of you
Episode 60 Kentucky GoodFight Submission Only Tournament Recap
November 17, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Sapo, Santo and Al sit down to recap the trip down to Kentucky this past weekend. It wa a fun trip filled with stories that we hope will get a good laugh out of you
Episode 59 Tap Cancer Out Superfight Recap
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Sapo, Santo and Al sit down and discuss the weekend of Sapo's super fight for Tap Cancer Out and the Tournament Matches. we Also Share a couple of announcements for our next vendor booth rentals
Episode 58 Announcements!
October 15, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBJeremy Santo and Al sit down and discuss some exciting news to hit the Top Mount Apparel Family and of course some funny stuff as always. You want to hear Al curse? take a listen to the episode and find out why he cursed so much
Episode 58 Announcements!
October 15, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeremy Santo and Al sit down and discuss some exciting news to hit the Top Mount Apparel Family and of course some funny stuff as always. You want to hear Al curse? take a listen to the episode and find out why he cursed so much
Episode 57 When Nobody Believes In You
October 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Santo and Al sit down and talk about the struggle in starting something and not having anyone believe in you or support you.
Episode 56 Vegas, Subspectrum, AGF and SAU Recap
September 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBSend us a Text Message. Santo and Al get back behind the mic after a month lay off to recap everything that has been going on at Top Mount Apparel
Episode 55 Let's Talk About MONEY
August 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Sapo, Santo and Al went on a road trip to Las Vegas for Combat Sports Coverage Grappling event. Being in Las Vegas they decided to record an episode about MONEY! A subject that many people don't like to talk about. Well here they are talking about this taboo subject. We hope everyone enjoys the episode
Episode 54 Detroit Michigan Recap
July 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBSend us a Text Message. Sonny an Al sit down to discuss and recap the trip to Wayne / Detroit Michigan this past weekend. They share some behind the scene stories and the tough decisions that had to be made in order to make the trip out to Michigan.
Episode 53 Know Your Worth
July 21, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Al sits down and tells another one of his short stories about knowing you worth. We hope this episode brings some value to anyone who listens to it
Episode 52 Cincinatti Ohio Recap
July 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Sonny and Al recap the trip to Cincinnati Ohio where Top Mount Apparel rented a booth at American Grappling Federation Grappling Tournament. They tell some behind the scenes stories and stories of some cool people they met
Episode 51 Self Improvement Part 2
July 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeremy aka Sapo and Al continue the discussion of self improvement. They also share some personal stories that were eye openers in their journeys
Episode 50 Self Improvement Part 1
June 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeremy aka Sapo and Al sit down to discuss the steps they took to improve their mindset, well being and improve longevity as they and the crew decided to work towards their own goals
Episode 49 When The Hits Keep Coming
June 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Sonny and Al sit down and talk about the recent events that have taken place behind the scenes. The company has seen some downs these past couple of months and we wanted to share them with everyone who listens to this podcast. The winner of the giveaway also gets announced on this episode
Episode 48 Discouragement
June 16, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBSend us a Text Message. On this episode Al talks about the word DISCOURAGEMENT. When trying to pursue your goals and dreams you will sometimes encounter this halting word DISCOURAGEMENT
Episode 47 Memorial Day Episode and What We Choose To See
May 31, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBSend us a Text Message. On this episode Al talks about and shares a story about what we choose to feed our hearts and brain with everything we see every day
Episode 46 Happy Mother's Day!!
May 09, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Top Mount wanted to wish ALL the moms out there a Happy Mother's Day and deliver a message of knowing what you want
Episode 45 Redirect Work Stress
April 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeremy Sonny and Al discuss how they transitioned from stress at work to redirecting that stress (energy) to help improve their mental health and daily lives
Episode 44 Fighting Old Ghosts and Dark Days
April 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Eric and Al sit down and talk about the days when you feel down. The Dark Days when you are fighting Old Ghosts. The days that nobody talks about when you don't feel motivated or feel like nothing is working and self doubt kicks in. They share personal stories and what they have done to dig themselves out of those dark days
Episode 43 Calling Yourself Out When No-one is Watching
March 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeremy aka Sapo and Al discuss how to call yourself out when there's no one around and how to develop extreme ownership rather than blame others for your mistakes
Episode 42 Are You Content?
March 17, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Al talks about being content. Are you content with what you are doing every day? He shares a story of what being content might sound like to some and to others is not enough
Starting Jiu-Jitsu at 50
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBAl sits down and interviews two gentlemen who started Jiu-Jitsu around 50 years of age. Mr Bruce Weis and Bob Hildebranski share there stories on how and why they started and why they continue to train as much as possible. Great advice episode for someone who is thinking about starting and for those who are thinking about quitting because of their age
Episode 41 Starting Jiu-Jitsu at 50
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Al sits down and interviews two gentlemen who started Jiu-Jitsu around 50 years of age. Mr Bruce Weis and Bob Hildebranski share there stories on how and why they started and why they continue to train as much as possible. Great advice episode for someone who is thinking about starting and for those who are thinking about quitting because of their age
Episode 41 Starting Jiu-Jitsu at 50
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBAl sits down and interviews two gentlemen who started Jiu-Jitsu around 50 years of age. Mr Bruce Weis and Bob Hildebranski share there stories on how and why they started and why they continue to train as much as possible. Great advice episode for someone who is thinking about starting and for those who are thinking about quitting because of their age
Episode 40 Small Circles
March 03, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeremy aka Sapo, Sonny and Al discuss the importance of having a strong circle of friends that will help you achieve your goals dreams or to simply move forward in life
Episode 39 Victim or Accountability Mentality Which One Are You?
February 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Professor Venzon and AL sit down and discuss the difference between a victim and accountability mentality. Both of them discuss how the fell into the victim mentality early on and what they have done to change the wy they see things in order to progress in their life and professional journeys
Episode 38 Who Are You Following?
February 10, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBSend us a Text Message. On this episode Al talks about influencers and who follows them. Make sure you are following the right people that can help you get To The Top because they built it from Day 1 or are in process of building as they make it To The Top
Episode 37 The Rudy Mindset With Coach Francis Ruettiger
February 03, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeremy Sonny and Al sit down and talk to legendary coach Francis Ruettiger from Rudy's Gym in Shorewood IL. He dives into the Rudy Mindset which was founded by his older brother Dan Ruettiger who's life story was told in the 1993 Film RUDY. He shares some of his coaching techniques and tells a couple stories of his brother when he was trying to make it to Notre Dame.
Episode 36 Intro To (BJJ) Jiu-Jitsu Part 2
January 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Professor Venzon Sonny and Al sit down and continue the conversation on the intro to Jiu-Jitsu. We start at Day1 and what are some scenarios people can expect when stepping on the mats on Day1 and hopefully beyond Day1
Episode 35 Intro To (BJJ) Jiu-Jitsu Part 1
January 20, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeremy, Professor Corrado and Al sit down breakdown an intro to Jiu-Jitsu. They breakdown the points and benefits on how Jiu-Jitsu has helped and what they have seen in others as well. What are the benefits? and why should people start Jiu-Jitsu? we try to cover s much as possible. On our next episode we will go more in depth of the grappling side benefits of Jiu-Jitsu
Episode 34 Q&A Episode With The Crew
January 13, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeremy, Sonny, Eric and Al all sit down and answer questions asked by our supporters from social media. Fun episode and hopefully the first of many
Episode 33 With Professor Paul Sharp and Jill From SBG Illinois
January 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Professor Corrado and Al visit Professor Paul and Miss Jill at SBG Illinois for a great interview. Professor Paul talks about his days as a Law Enforcement Officer and Miss Jill goes recounts her first day on the Jiu-Jitsu mats and how it changed her life. How much is your belt worth? You’re not going to want to miss the answer to this question
Episode 33 With Professor Paul Sharp and Jill From SBG Illinois
January 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBProfessor Corrado and Al visit Professor Paul and Miss Jill at SBG Illinois for a great interview. Professor Paul talks about his days as a Law Enforcement Officer and Miss Jill goes recounts her first day on the Jiu-Jitsu mats and how it changed her life. How much is your belt worth? You’re not going to want to miss the answer to this question
Episode 32 Decatur BJJ With Shane and Brenda
December 30, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeremy "Sapo" and Al visit Decatur BJJ to train and also interview Coach Shane Carr and Student Brenda Steen. Miss Brenda shares her story of insecurities and self doubt before finally deciding to start Jiu-Jitsu
Episode 31 New Year New Me?
December 23, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeremy "Sapo"... Sonny "Santo"... and AL talk about the "New Yer New Me" line that everyone keeps feeding themselves in hopes that it will actually happen. The gloves come off on this one...well Sapo is in the episode so that says a lot
Episode 30 Impact Of Networking
December 16, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeremy "Sapo" , Sonny "Santo" and Al Talk about the impact of Networking with others when building a brand. Whether it's a personal brand or a company brand we share how we started networking with others and how it has helped us
Episode 29 Intro To The Law Of Attraction
December 09, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Eric aka Jugo and Al sit down and talk about how we all started applying the Law Of Attraction here at Top Mount Apparel. The Law of Attraction is something that has helped us grow the company and move us forward.
Episode 28 Bad Leadership
December 02, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeremy aka Sapo, Sonny aka Santo and Al sit down and talk about BAD leadership. They talk about the ways the being around bad leadership can actually help you become a good or better leader. How can you take what you see every day and flip it to work to your advantage?
Episode 28 Bad Leadership
December 02, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBJeremy aka Sapo, Sonny aka Santo and Al sit down and talk about BAD leadership. They talk about the ways the being around bad leadership can actually help you become a good or better leader. How can you take what you see every day and flip it to work to your advantage?
Episode 27 When Things Don't Workout
November 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBSend us a Text Message. On this Episode Jeremy aka Sapo, Sonny aka Santo and Al sit down and talk about when things don't go according to plan. When you work so very hard for something and you don't get the recognition or reward you felt you deserve. We have all experienced some recent down and we wanted to share the downs as we continue to mover forward REGARDLESS
Episode 26 Regrets
November 11, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBSend us a Text Message. On this short episode Al talks about living with regrets and Happy Birthday to The United States Marines
Episode 25 How We Made A Decision To Start
October 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Eric "Jugo" and Al sit down to discuss what they went through and the process that got them to decide to start something new, challenging and life changing
Episode 24 Are You Limiting Yourself?
October 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeremy and Al sit down and talk about growing up in 2 complete different areas and figuring out how to break out of the imaginary box they put on themselves because of what they saw around them. The lack of vision didn't put out the fire of wanting to do more with their lives
Episode 23 Talking with Shane Carr and Decatur BJJ
October 14, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBSend us a Text Message.
Episode 22 Part 2 of Dos and Don'ts on Sponsorships
October 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBSend us a Text Message. So you have acquired a sponsor....Now what?..Sapo and Al sit down and discuss sponsorships again and go little more in depth what it's like after you have teamed up with a company to sponsor you with gear or equipment
Episode 21 B2 Fighting Indiana Recap
September 30, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Sonny and Al sit down and recap the B2 Fighting Grappling tournament at Indiana Sports Complex. We share some behind the scenes stories and about the amazing reception we received from everyone in Indiana