In this episode of the 8th Gear Podcast, Joe and Cebron dive deep into the intersection of money, relationships, personal responsibility, and modern culture. The conversation begins with America's growing issue of overspending and the disconnect between economic reality and consumer behavior. From there, the hosts explore how social media, marketing algorithms, and status pressure influence financial choices.

The discussion shifts into a candid examination of relationships, including why divorce rates remain high, how financial habits impact long-term compatibility, and why understanding "givers, takers, and matchers" can shape successful partnerships. Joe and Cebron also debate whether marriage should be viewed as a business arrangement, how political or ideological alignment affects couples today, and whether the younger generation should marry early or wait until establishing financial stability.

The episode concludes with a thoughtful conversation on parenting, discipline, work ethic, and the true source of happiness, not in consumption, but in production, purpose, and giving more than you take.

#Relationships #MarriageTalk #MoneyMindset #FinancialEducation #ConsumerCulture #Parenting #WorkEthic #Happiness #LifePurpose #EntrepreneurMindset #DatingStandards #Overspending #SelfImprovement

In this no-holds-barred episode of the 8th Gear Podcast, hosts Ron Walker and Joe Franky dive deep into the politics of productivity, purpose, and freedom, taking aim at Zoran Mamdani's socialist proposals for New York City.

This isn't your typical political debate. This is a conversation about what truly drives human fulfillment, and why entrepreneurship, ownership, and hustle matter more now than ever.

From critiques of Mamdani's ideology to a powerful breakdown of what actually leads to happiness (hint: it's not free stuff), this episode is for anyone who's building, grinding, and living life in full-throttle mode.

🔥 Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, creative, or just someone questioning the direction of society—this one will hit hard.

#Entrepreneurship #ZoranMamdani #CapitalismVsSocialism #NYCMayorRace #Productivity #CreativeFreedom #FinancialLiteracy #EighthGearPodcast #LifeInFullThrottle #BusinessMindset #PurposeDrivenLife

In this powerful episode of the 8th Gear Podcast, serial entrepreneur Mikel Lindsaar opens up about the raw, unfiltered truth behind building, scaling, and surviving as a founder.

From lying in the fetal position in the shower after losing a client, to walking 5km every single day — rain, hail, or airport delays — Mikel shares the mindset, discipline, and radical persistence required to build not just one, but seven companies, selling four successfully.

You'll learn:

• How to handle complete breakdowns as an entrepreneur
• When to persist — and when to walk away
• Why policy, structure, and responsibility are the secret weapons of scale
• The brutal honesty of replacing yourself in your own business

This episode isn't just for entrepreneurs. It's for anyone building something bigger than themselves and facing the inevitable resistance that comes with it.

"You don't fail until you give up." — Mikel Lindsaar

#Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #MikelLindsaar #BusinessGrowth #FounderJourney #GritAndResilience #MetaPulse #8GPpodcast #LeadershipLessons #MindsetMatters