What does it take to turn your life around from rock bottom and build a thriving business empire? Trevor Cowley, entrepreneur and endurance athlete, shares his journey from addiction to becoming a multi-millionaire and business mentor.

In this episode, James Robbins dives deep into Trevor’s story—how he overcame his darkest moments, built multiple successful businesses, and now challenges himself with extreme endurance goals, including attempting a world record for the most consecutive half marathons.

💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ How Trevor went from addiction to financial success
✔️ The power of discipline in life, business, and fitness
✔️ Why failure is a necessary step toward success
✔️ How fitness and endurance training fuel personal growth
✔️ The importance of mindset in overcoming obstacles

🔥 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on resilience, mindset, and success!

🎙️ Guest: Trevor Cowley – Entrepreneur | Endurance Athlete | Business Mentor

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What does it take to build a business from the ground up? In this episode of Born to Climb, James Robbins sits down with Devan Gonzalez, an entrepreneur who turned his passion for fitness into a thriving six-figure business—and is now scaling it into a nationwide franchise.

From starting as a martial arts instructor at 13 to launching his own fitness empire, Devan shares the mindset shifts, risks, and challenges that shaped his journey. If you've ever felt stuck, doubted yourself, or wondered if you should bet on your dreams, this conversation will push you to take action.

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🚀 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How Devan transitioned from personal training to business ownership
• Why mindset is everything in entrepreneurship
• The biggest obstacles in scaling a business
• How to balance creativity, sales, and leadership
• The real meaning of freedom in business

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🔥 Is DEI a scam, or is it just broken? In this episode, James Robbins sits down with TaChelle Lawson, a DEI expert and author of Black Is Not a Credential, to expose the real problems with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace. She breaks down how companies are failing at DEI, why leadership—not HR—should be responsible, and what businesses should focus on instead.

DEI has become one of the most polarizing topics in recent years, with some companies doubling down and others scrapping DEI programs altogether. TaChelle shares practical, no-nonsense advice on how to approach DEI the right way—without harming revenue, reputation, or retention.

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What does it take to lead under extreme pressure? In this episode, Colonel Tom Magness shares powerful lessons from leading military operations in Afghanistan, developing leaders at West Point, and adapting strategies to different cultural environments.

Discover how to:
✅ Build resilient, high-performing teams
✅ Adapt leadership strategies in volatile situations
✅ Deliver results and maintain accountability
✅ Use recognition and purpose to drive motivation

Join James Robbins in this insightful leadership discussion and learn how to thrive in uncertainty and lead with confidence.

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What does it take to build a thriving business in today's fast-changing world? 🚀

In this episode of Born to Climb, James Robbins interviews Mike Ficara, a business strategist, entrepreneur, and author of Like Socks on a Rooster.

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Mike shares his personal journey—from failing first grade to becoming a highly successful entrepreneur. Learn how failure, fear, and networking shape business success and what every entrepreneur needs to know to stay ahead.

🏆 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• 🚀 How failure built a million-dollar business
• 🎯 The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make (and how to fix them!)
• 🔥 Why networking is a game-changer in business
• 🧠 How to turn fear into fuel for success

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What does it take to lead with purpose and integrity?
In this episode of Born to Climb, James Robbins interviews Mike Minogue, a West Point graduate, military veteran, CEO, and author of Leading with Heart: Faith-Filled Leadership Lessons for the Road Ahead.

Mike shares powerful leadership insights, drawing from his experiences in the military and corporate world. If you're looking to become a more resilient, purpose-driven leader, this episode is for you!

Topics Covered:
✅ How West Point shaped Mike’s leadership
✅ Leading with purpose in high-stakes environments
✅ Military leadership lessons applied to business
✅ The power of resilience and decision-making
✅ Common leadership mistakes and how to avoid them

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What does it take to be an authentic leader? In this episode, James Robbins is joined by JM Ryerson, a leadership coach, best-selling author, and founder of the "Let’s Go Win" movement. Together, they dive deep into the power of vulnerability, building authentic relationships, and fostering high-performance teams.

JM shares his personal journey of transformation, the importance of showing up as your true self, and how embracing authenticity changed his professional and personal life. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiration to lead with purpose.

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From $10K in debt to a thriving online business without ads! 🚀 In this episode, Jeanne Omlor shares her inspiring journey as a single mom who scaled her business to millions by mastering her mindset, breaking free from self-doubt, and leveraging no-ads marketing strategies.

Join James Robbins and Jeanne as they discuss:

• The mindset shifts that changed her life 💡
• Secrets to scaling fast without ads 🔑
• How to overcome fear and achieve financial freedom 🌟

🎧 Tune in and discover how you can create an abundant life!

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