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Honest, Raw and Unfiltered Conversations About Leading Tribes, Running Businesses, Family and Life. Join Joseph Cabrera as he and his guests uncover authentic insights of becoming a better person and pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to make a difference. Joseph is CEO & Team Principal of CabreraToro- An Adventure Leadership Company Focused On Building Epic Leaders. Joseph's A Former FinTech Sr. Executive & Performance Brand President, Investor, West Point Grad, Texas MBA, War ...
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Jonathan Lusk, Co-Founder and CEO of BirdDog, is bringing the art and craft of hunting to everyone. This "non-hunter" grew up knowing very little of the activity, but later realized the deep human connection that results from it. At BirdDog, they've figured out how to make experiencing the richness of hunting come to life in an easy and dynamic way…
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Each Memorial Day Americans fill their long weekend with time on the lake, shopping sprees, BBQs and time with family & friends. We often forget about the reason we celebrate this day- Service & Sacrifice. This day is to remember the incredible Warriors that have come before us, that laid down their life for this dream we call America. They were hu…
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No News, is the worst thing you can do to somebody. We are often caught up in the idea that we only want to relay an update if the news is good or if we have something new to give. What we don't realize is that time waiting in between makes folks come up with their own realities, often worse case scenarios that we spend more time trying to recover …
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The Outdoors is not only a place where we find sunshine and running rivers, but it's a place where we can train the mind, body and spirit to better endure what we're facing in the office and at home. Joseph goes through the key reasons we should consider visiting the outdoors more and the ways we can apply the energy of the wild to everyday life. L…
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Pascal Finette, Co-Founder of beradical Group says that common sense, isn't always common practice. The simplicity of execution is paramount when innovating, but it is human to complicate. When digging into what innovation actually looks like on the frontline, it usually is much more messy, iterative and raw than how the MBA and strategy books make…
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Joseph talks w/ Dave Carapetyan, CEO, Founder of Rally Ready, Baja 500 Champion, 3 x Pike's Peak Winner and Pro Rally driver about the what racing taught him about life and business. The physical part of learning to race is the easy part, its the mental part that's the challenge. When folks learn to race, they walk away with a new understanding of …
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Joseph speaks with Chris Williams, Founder of Williams Knives about the early days of starting the company and the reason he left a successful career in investment banking to follow his calling. Chris shares that money isn't everything and that you know in your heart what you need to do... But many of us will never give our calling a true chance. H…
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On this series, Joseph takes a look at a historical piece “The Art of War”. These writings have served generals to business entrepreneurs on their journey to find success and empower a winning culture. Joseph is often asked by founders, business Leaders and executive coaches what they can read to enhance their ability to Lead their Teams, better fo…
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On this series, Joseph takes a look at a historical piece “The Art of War”. These writings have served generals to business entrepreneurs on their journey to find success and empower a winning culture. Joseph is often asked by founders, business Leaders and executive coaches what they can read to enhance their ability to Lead their Teams, better fo…
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Sometimes we're too stubborn or "Creative" to make short term sacrifices, to ensure longterm prosperity. In this episode, Joseph talks about the importance of resourcing yourself to make the next best decision. It is often our pride that holds us back from objectively moving ourselves to a place of strength. If we bleed out, how will we make a ANY …
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On this series, Joseph takes a look at a historical piece “The Art of War”. These writings have served generals to business entrepreneurs on their journey to find success and empower a winning culture. Joseph is often asked by founders, business Leaders and executive coaches what they can read to enhance their ability to Lead their Teams, better fo…
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On this series, Joseph takes a look at a historical piece “The Art of War”. These writings have served generals to business entrepreneurs on their journey to find success and empower a winning culture. Joseph is often asked by founders, business Leaders and executive coaches what they can read to enhance their ability to Lead their Teams, better fo…
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On this series, Joseph takes a look at a historical piece “The Art of War”. These writings have served generals to business entrepreneurs on their journey to find success and empower a winning culture. Joseph is often asked by founders, business Leaders and executive coaches what they can read to enhance their ability to Lead their Teams, better fo…
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On this episode Joseph Cabrera and Joe Wolfel, CEO of Terradepth discuss the importance of making decisions... Just make one. We often are mired by the million "potential" outcomes, but the magic is where we start to gain inputs. Once we start the flywheel of inputs, we can make better and better decisions. It's counter-intuitive to think that it's…
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John Willenborg, Founder & CEO of Owl Vans, has built a company on Adventure & American Manufacturing. John started Owl Vans out of necessity and soon found that other folks really enjoyed what he was building. His uncle who was a Navy Seal and underwater welder taught him how to put metal together and the rest was history. From specialty van racks…
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On this episode, Joseph dives into the Greatness that is ALASKA. Joseph share's why Alaska serves as a great canvas to build grit, Teams and confidence. The special rawness of the Alaskan Wilderness and its ability to galvanize the physical, spiritual and mental make the Last Frontier the premier place to forge People and Teams. Looking For Adventu…
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Flashback convo with, Alex Harstrick, Managing Partner at J2 Ventures. He shares that even through the world is complicated, it is inherently good... but we still have to do our part to keep it that way. Being present might be the most important thing we can do for our lives - A lesson he learned from his daughter, as she looked up on a windy day a…
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JH Hugo, Co-Founder of TX Biltong, has brought a staple of South Africa to the Great State of Texas...and beyond. Biltong is more than just a cured meat snack, but it represents the toughness and grit of the South African People. JH shares his journey from aviation to starting a business and how embracing his new home, Texas, might be the foundatio…
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Executive Presence or Leader Presence is that X Factor we often hear about. It's how a person makes you feel when they deliver a plan, give you bad news or chair a town hall meeting. A Leader's Presence is often underestimated in the world of business, but it is the very thing that can create successful or failed companies. We all have experienced …
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Dan French, CEO of ResProp, Managing Director of ATX Acquisitions and longtime partner at Rex continues to believe in the power of communities. He grew up with a strong sense of Service that he learned from his father and that sitting on the sidelines never helped anyone. You’ve got to lean into action and use the successes & failures to help you m…
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It’s typical in January to kick off with budget planning, investor meetings and strategy sessions, but have you considered starting with a clear mind? Getting outdoors not only helps you work toward clarity, but ensures we don't have the distractions that often clouds our vision and decision making. It may seem like you don't have time, but if you …
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Lamarque Polvado, Founder, CEO of CareStarter and Feedback says that flying and being an entrepreneur have a lot in common. From afar it looks exciting and fun, but when it's your turn to jump in the cockpit solo, things become serious. Lamarque started CareStater out of a need to help his daughter find the special care she needed... but no info or…
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Team, That's A Wrap. 2023 is on its way out and we are ready to bring in the next year. In this episode, Joseph covers some nuggets of wisdom from guest this past year. These are simple reminders to keep pushing, stay humble and recognize you're not alone. Happy New Year, Here's To Momentum in 2024. Need Some Adventure, check out Joseph and the Tea…
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It's easy to want to live in comfort, heck, it's even human nature. However, it is the times that we endure something really hard that sets the cadence for our future. We often believe it's our planning, setting objectives and reflecting on failure that gives us the tools to be successful the next year, but we underestimate the power of a "Sucky" R…
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Before you can build a great Team, you have to start with yourself. Building an environment where your Team has permission to hold you accountable, may seem uncomfortable, but this is the only way to forge a culture that can stand the test of business. Nathan Baumeister, co-founder and CEO of ZSuite Tech, shares that once you find the right folks, …
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Jason McCann, CEO of Vari, had a rally call during COVID that galvanized the Team and help them pivot- "Keep Rowing". Despite their initial plans to take the market by storm and transform the workplace, COVID required them to think very differently about their offering. Jason shares something a friend of his said to him once as they were going thro…
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A flashback from EP. 61, with Graham Weston, CEO/Chairman of Rackspace (NYST: RXT), Texas Billionaire and multi-time entrepreneur. Graham shares the importance of developing tactics and not strategies. The "Big Thinker" gets a lot of credit for the ideas, but it is the executions that makes something come to life. Finding something simple that work…
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We're headed into the holiday season and it's a time we get to spend with the folks who are in our corner. The folks, that regardless of the outcome, will always be there to pick you up or celebrate. As professionals we spend a lot of time thinking about the folks that impact our career, but do we remember that it's the folks that support our life,…
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Ian Villa, Co-Founder, COO and CPO of Whisper Aero is changing the way we fly. As we think about the sky above us, as a more viable option to travel, we have to think about the impacts. Noise and efficiency are one of the things that can stop the democratization of the everyday human utilizing flight. Ian and the Whisper Aero Team are on a mission …
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Hope MacGregor, Country Music Artist has been on a long road back to where it all started... behind a guitar and microphone sharing what’s on her heart. This former Army Aviator and classically trained attorney has already lived several chapters of life and thanks to a conversation with her Dad, is back to her calling. Serving in the military and e…
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Lots of things that we could be troubled with, especially with the recent world events. War, market turmoil, interest rates.... you name it. Maybe we haven't achieved what we wanted in our businesses or reached our potential as a professional. Fortunately for us, this turbulence is not a new human condition, but something our history is full of. So…
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Evan Seale, Co-Founder of VRB Labs, is on a mission to help folks find deeper rest and get better sleep. How well we sleep, is one of the things we have control over and if we stay disciplined about it, we can fully access our potential. Stigmas and a hustle culture can cast the importance of sleep away, but Evan believes that if we prioritize good…
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Throwback to a conversation with Megan Thornton, Chief People Officer extraordinaire. On this episode we talk about the bad reputation HR can get and how they often deserve it. A true "People Partner" in business is focused on understanding the needs of People and the Business first, then figuring out how a path can be created that also adheres to …
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Throwback to an episode with John Merris, CEO of Solo Brands (Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak and Isle), talking talent, skills and culture. When you are looking for the right folks to bring onto a Team, don't get mired by the skills that are or are not on their resume- They can learn those later. Focus on their natural talent and what their upbrin…
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Alex Harstrick, Founder and Managing Partner at J2 Ventures, leans into his experience from the Iraq/Afghanistan war to inform and fuel the next generation of technology and capabilities. Although he graduated from Columbia and Harvard, he shares that his time as an NYC EMT taught him a lot of how to be a Leader and ultimately run a VC. Spending ti…
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Transparency... A buzz word that has found itself in every boardroom meeting and corporate call across America. The spirit of transparency is meaningful, but it's how we apply it that matters. Transparency is authentically communicating to you Team what's going on, but if you don't have an effective Leadership structure, this will be for nothing. T…
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Dr. Ernestine Fu, Stanford PhD and Venture Capitalist (Alsop Louie & Brave Capital) joins forces with Dr. Tom Ehrlich, Fmr. Stanford Law School Dean, Provost of UPenn and lifetime public Servant- To talk about the importance of civic duty. Whether you are advising the President on public policy, nurturing new ventures that will support front-line t…
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Have you ever been halted in your decision making or finding it difficult to gain clarity and move forward? Risk of an endeavor too overwhelming? It may be that your decision making ability that has been distorted and you need to look at risk differently. How we understand and weigh subjective vs objective risk is paramount. Subjective risk prevent…
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Joe Wolfel, CEO and Co-Founder of Terradepth, has made his living being a student of the seas and is on a mission to uncover all we don't know about the largest portion of our planet - The Ocean. Joe talks about his time on the SEAL Teams and how that gave him a strong foundation, especially when running new and complex ventures. Being good and Lea…
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On this episode, Joseph is joined by guest Host, Kelsie Cabrera as they take a look back on a few years and a 100 episodes of the Professionally Offensive Podcast. Joseph talks about the origins of the show, its continued purpose, lessons learned and the incredible People that have shared their journey to help others. Although there are themes and …
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Many of us show up to work and don't really understand why? Sure there's bills to pay, project to tackle and promotions to get, but is that really what you would be doing if money wasn't a factor. Speaking with Travis McAshan, Founder & CEO of Glide, he talks about the importance of reflection and spending time contemplating who you want to be. Val…
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Sandeep Chennakeshu, COO of Uhnder and former CTO of Ericsson and President of Blackberry Technology Solutions, has lived a charmed life. His "Series 1" mindset has led him to always say yes and take on some of our world's greatest technical challenges. From bluetooth to 2g technology, Sandeep has been on the cutting edge of universal technology. H…
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It's human nature to want to be right, but does that ultimately allow you to win in the long run? Whether it's an argument, pushing for a promotion, finally getting the resources you've been asking for or something at home- Winning should be front of mind. Winning means that both sides understand the situation, what there is to gain & lose and ulti…
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Do we have what it takes to take an idea, company and Team the distance? Many founder's enter the game of business without realizing what their objective is and if their intentions will sustain them through a tough journey. It's a hard reality, but many founders are not able to scale a business and the lack of self-awareness can prevent them from b…
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Luke Fischer, CEO and Co-Founder of SkyFi, is changing the way we understand our world by opening our eyes wider to it. Luke grew up flying helicopters for the Army and has used his experience working in VC and at tech titans like Uber to harness the power of satellite imagery and make it easier for the world to access. The SkyFi Team is helping un…
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Sweat before you bleed- A concept that is foreign to most. Everyday in business is game day and unfortunately that can cause us to be blindsided, maintain instead of grow and be consumed with the chaos, instead of smiling through it. Elite Teams know that visualizing success and uncovering friction is the only way to build a championship organizati…
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Jackie Cuyvers, Founder & CEO of Convosphere, has spent her life understanding People through what they say and how they say it. Social Intelligence and Social Listening are what allow us to really understand what People want, what they really think about a brand or how much respect they have for their workplace. Surveys and 360 assessments are not…
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Christopher Cassibry, COL US Army (Ret), Callsign “Denali 6” has spent his entire professional life in the Service of his People. During this conversation, Joseph talks with his former wartime commander about the making tough calls, remaining calm as a Leader and understanding what it means to “be good with the decisions, one makes”. Chris has held…
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Andrew Markoff, Founder & CEO of Pallas, leads a Team whose mission is to help People achieve their seemingly impossible dreams. Whether it's making Team USA for the next Olympics or swimming the English Channel, this Marine and former special operator says that his experience as a “generalist” has helped him, help others. The Marine Corps taught A…
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Building a brand is no easy feat, but if you can get it to matter to your customer, you'll build something that lasts forever. We flashback to last June (a year ago) on this segment, where we speak with Brent Looby, Co-Founder of Desert Door. During this segment he dives into building a spirits company in a hyper-competitive environment and using b…
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