The Go Earn Your Salt Podcast

Chris Burns aka Chris Bones is the pretty face behind The BJJ Project currently blowing up on the inter-webs. In this episode we discuss Chris' explosive internet growth as the face of this venture, his amazing team, his training, and his constant battle with paparazzi (ok, maybe not the last one). He also speaks about his coach and mentor, Rickson Gracie. Passing on Rickson's deep understanding of Jiu Jitsu is the reason Chris does what he does.
If you are a business owner, or hope to be one, there is a wealth of wisdom to be gathered in this episode. If you are a Jiu Jitsu nerd, well, enjoy!
Website: https://www.thebjjproject.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chrisbonesjj/  https://www.instagram.com/the.bjjproject/  https://www.instagram.com/zeropointsydney/ 
YouTube: @the.BJJproject
 
Favorite Books:
The Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
Social Blunders by Tim Sandlin
I am Legend by Richard Matheson
Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk
 
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This week I interview Brian Portugais, the owner of Rapid Systems Engineering. Today Brian is a successful entrepreneur, but he went through some crap to get there. In this episode we hear Brian tell his story of experiencing the rock bottom,  feeling that everyone was judging him for his bad decisions, and what he did to get past his past. 
 
Rapid Systems Engineering Website: https://www.rapidsystemsengineering.com/
 
Favorite Books:
Unintended Consequences by John Ross
 
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This week I interview Luis Heredia. Luis was recently awarded a Coral Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. For those of you who are not in that world, a Coral Belt means roughly 36 years as a black belt which in itself takes 10-15 years to attain. In this episode, Luis speaks of his immigration to the U.S.A., how he built his business, the importance of a network, and how to pivot when necessary. You will find Luis to be thoughtful, sincere, and very intelligent. There are many life lessons to be learned in this episode. Enjoy!
Luis can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/chieflimao/
 
Favorite Books:
Breathe by Rickson Gracie
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
 
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Adolfo Foronda is the founder of MatAdmin, gym management software built for owner-run jiu-jitsu academies. A longtime jiu-jitsu practitioner and host of the Forever White Belt podcast, Adolfo brings a background in technology, design, HCI/UX, and agile product development to the build. He set out to make the software he wished existed: made for the solo instructor running every part of the academy, not a system designed for gym chains and repackaged for martial arts. MatAdmin covers attendance, belt and stripe tracking, waivers, and billing in one dashboard, priced flat with no per-member fees. Adolfo is building it independently, without a sales team, focused specifically on the single-owner and small to medium sized academies that most gym software overlooks. MatAdmin is live in production and under active, ongoing development.
 
Adolfo can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/foreverwhit... or https://www.instagram.com/getmatadmin/
 
Website: https://matadmin.app/
 
Favorite Books: Anything by Luke Wroblewski or Bill Buxton Get You Some
 
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Dave & Hallie Rainey are a father/daughter duo who train Cross-fit together and are bent on climbing all of the highest peaks in the U.S.A. In this episode we discuss their pursuit of overall fitness, the challenges and dangers of climbing mountains, and some close calls the have had in their adventures. This was an enjoyable episode with great people. Enjoy!
 
Dave & Hallie can be found on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/dave.rainey/
https://www.instagram.com/hallie.rainey/
 
Favorite Books:
Hallie- The Bible by God
Dave- The Noticer by Andy Andrews
 
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Roger Perez is a gifted Entrepreneur and business owner. Roger can take chaos and turn it into a well oiled machine. In this episode we discuss the challenges of building a new business, how to make it run without us, and the continual adjustments needed to make a business run smoothly. In addition, Roger tells of his military service and how he has made it work for him in his current life. This is a fantastic episode!
Roger can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/rogergrapples/
Website: https://martialartswichitafalls.com/
 
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Brandon McCaghren, and his alter ego BMAC, is the visionary and founder behind the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) that is shaking up the way submission grappling is done. Brandon is the epitome of entrepreneurship especially when it comes to pioneering new ideas and building a team that it will make it succeed. This is a great episode you will not want to miss!
Brandon can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/brandonmc.ninja/ 
Website:
https://bmac.mykajabi.com 
Favorite Book:
1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly
 
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After decades in different fields (design and engineering for Jim, research and education for Deanna) we decided to start a new venture together to blend our mutual interests with our desire to contribute to positive change. And if it was fun that wouldn’t hurt, either. Thus, Wavelength Coffee Roasters was born.
In this episode we discuss the challenges of a start-up business. Jim give a candid view of the rollercoaster ride that new entrepreneurs face. Listen in and enjoy the ride!
 
Jim can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/wavelengthcoffee/ 
Website:
https://www.wavelength-coffee.com/ 
Favorite Book:
The Omnivores' Dilemma by Michael Pollan
 
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Tren Long and his family own Cascade River & Kayak near Horseshoe Bend, Idaho. A world-class athlete, Tren competed in Kayak whitewater sports in the Olympics. Nowadays Tren is The Wordls Most Exclusive Kayak Coach, coaching his son Merle, and his Nephew Kyler both on their way to Olympic careers themselves.
In this episode we find out what it is like to work in and grow a family-owned business, coach at the highest levels, and juggle family life while being pulled in many directions at the same time. This is a fun interview with some great life and business insight!
Tren can be found on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/wmekct/ 
Favorite Book: The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino 
 
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For 25 years, Chris trained special forces as a private contractor, developing systems for operating under extreme pressure. Founder of an elite combatIives methodology and inductee into the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame, he understands emotional control and decisive execution when the stakes are highest. He now translates those principles into practical strategies for transformation and lasting fulfillment.
In this episode Chris and I discuss the life-altering results of a proper mindset and how mindset can be the difference between great success or a wasted life. There is a ton of wisdom to be gained in this episode!
Chris can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thewarriormaker
Website: https://chrisharrisllc.com/
Favorite Book: The Warrior Ethos by Steven Pressfield
 
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