You don’t get to choose your obstacles — but you do get to choose what they make of you. In this episode of Born to Be Great, Justin and Nick sit down with Caleb Sloop — cancer survivor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Seek Coffee — for a powerful conversation about Read More

You don’t find your purpose by chasing noise. You find it by sitting in silence long enough to hear your own voice. In this episode of Born to Be Great, Justin sits down with Danny Miranda for a powerful conversation on meditation, spirituality, suffering, identity, and the journey to alignment. Read More

What does it take to leave a skyrocketing career at a billion-dollar defense startup to serve your country? Matt Weiss made that exact choice, and it shaped everything about how he leads today. In this episode, Matt shares his unconventional journey from rejecting Goldman Sachs and joining Anduril as one Read More

Greatness isn’t luck. It’s built through discipline, obsession, and long-term execution. In this episode of Born to Be Great, Justin and Nick sit down with Michael Brandt, founder of Ketone-IQ, to explore what it takes to build elite performance — in business, athletics, and life. Michael shares lessons from Shark Read More

Greatness isn’t talent. It’s standards, habits, and discipline. Justin and Nick sit down with elite strength coach Lewis Caralla to break down what it really takes to build winners — on the field and in life. This episode explores discipline, accountability, unfair workouts, mentorship, mental toughness, and why winning is Read More

You don’t build generational success by accident. You build it through relationships, resilience, and long-term thinking. Nick turns the mic on Justin for a deep dive into his family’s five-generation business legacy, the realities of building and selling a national food company twice, and the mindset required to survive pressure, Read More

You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your standards. In the first episode of Born to Be Great, Justin and Nick kick off 2026 by breaking down what actually creates winning. Not motivation, not hype, but standards, preparation, and consistency over time. Read More

In this episode, we break down the real lessons 2025 taught - what worked, what didn’t, and what most people are too honest with themselves to admit. Not in theory. In execution. We talk about the mistakes that quietly cost time, energy, and momentum... and how to actually apply those Read More

This episode is about the season where winners quietly pull ahead.While most people slow down, coast, or get comfortable, this is your chance to create real distance. I break down why this window matters, how to take advantage of it, and what separates the people who talk about greatness from Read More

On this episode of Born to Be Great, we dive into the journey of Mac Hereford—from walk-on at Alabama to breakout content creator and entrepreneur. Mac shares the championship principles he learned from Coach Nick Saban, how he applies them to storytelling, and why the best businesses are built the Read More

In this inspiring episode of Born to Be Great, we sit down with Chris Malleo, author of The Chair Leader, for a deep and empowering conversation on what it truly means to lead without limits.Chris shares his journey of transforming adversity into opportunity — and how belief, courage, and silent Read More

What if the next conversation you have could change your life?In this episode of Born to Be Great, we dive deep into intentional networking — not just shaking hands or swapping contacts, but growing into the kind of person who naturally attracts opportunities, because you lead with value, purpose, and Read More

In this episode of Born to Be Great, ex-NFL tight end Tommy Hudson shares his journey from Arizona State to the NationalFootball League — but this conversation goes way beyond football. We dive deep into what it means to become your best self through faith, discipline, mindset,and the unseen hours Read More

In this episode of Born to Be Great, we dive deep into “The Outlier Mindset: Playing to Win” with Dr. Julie Gurner — a leading expert in high performance and mindset mastery. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck below your potential or off track from your goals, this conversation Read More

In this powerful episode, NFL veteran Justin Pugh joins the Born to Be Great show to share his raw, unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of professional football. From battling in the trenches every Sunday to overcoming injuries, self-doubt, and public pressure, Justin opens up about what it really Read More

In this powerful episode of Born to Be Great, mindset and life coach, Amanda Denardo, joins us to explore how your thoughts aren’t just private—they’re creative tools that shape your reality. From unconscious self-talk to intentional language, Amanda breaks down how mindset, awareness, and the words you choose can either limit or liberate Read More

In this episode of Born to Be Great, hosts Justin Block and Nick Ralston sit down with NASCAR pit crew veteran Cody French to dive deep into what it takes to perform when every second counts. From the roar of the track to the controlled chaos behind the wall, Cody shares raw insights Read More

You are the asset. In this episode of Born to Be Great, Justin Block and Nick Ralston break down why the greatest investment you'll ever make is in yourself.We go beyond the surface — diving into mindset, tactics, psychology, spirituality, and emotional mastery. This isn't just self-help — it's self-actualization.Tap in to learn:How Read More

In this episode Justin and Nick introduce themselves and define what they think it means to be great!