Hosted by Jerald Spohn and Drew Dickson.
Hard To Kill is more than just the literal translation. Being Hard To Kill is a mindset. It is working to be extraordinary at something. Embracing your skills and what makes you different. Gearing yourself up to go further in life than your peers. On this podcast we will talk about how we are Hard to Kill, what will make you Hard To Kill, and how our guests are Hard To Kill. At the end of it all, you will be apart of a tight knit community of hardened individuals striving for more.
Brian Zimmerman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-m-zimmerman-34072b43/) lives like a junkyard dog - tenaciously - attacking anything that's in his way when looking to solve a problem. Brian is a former high school wrestler, officiate, and coach from Wisconsin that is now the CEO of the Cleveland Metroparks. He is responsible for an insane amount of projects.
In our conversation, Brian talk about how he handles such a workload, the time he nearly had to be escorted out of a gymnasium after making a call that decided the fate of a wrestling match, how he woke up at 2am with an idea that led to the reopening of the Cleveland Zoo, and what makes him truly Hard To Kill.
This episode is sponsored by I.D.E.A. Cleveland - founder Chris Inman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-inman-0526a41b/) is a wiz when it comes to managing a podcast, YouTube or one of the many social media channels. You can find him on LinkedIn where he can provide you with the help you need to generate leads with your content online.
8 Nov 2021
Virtues Of Being HTK | Nothing Is Promised
Nothing is promised. There are some things you can control, and much more that you cannot. As you are on a mission to serve yourself, your family, your community, or your workplace, keep in mind that everyone around you is on that very same mission themselves. Be kind, be courteous, strive hard, and live passionately. One day, it'll be over for every single one of us. Let's make everyone's time here easier.
Host: https://www.instagram.com/jeraldspohn/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHhoelNmaUJ1WndZdXhiMGZHX0VPMU9CdkZTUXxBQ3Jtc0tudWtKZHAtS3Jtd0FXeGdrODVvMG1qc3VtY1FLeFRfRHFHVUZWMkhHWVZMMUc4aHM4QXhsYWxaVjZlZVRiODR5bDlwNEJINHljRmdZNzhlN2dadFJ0emd4M2pLOVRPRld5cFRvVnBMd2lvSGo0NmM0VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fjeraldspohn%2F)
🎵 Song: Scott Buckley - This Too Shall Pass is under a creative commons license. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlU2X... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlU2X2AWhho&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkKt8eo7u222EnUO4N7Q3raT&t=0s)
🎶 Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/ETbsXdqgcTM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETbsXdqgcTM&t=0s)
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13 Oct 2021
#12 | Motivate The World To Realize It's Potential Ft. Aaron Grossman
The title, Motivate The World To Realize It's Potential, is the purpose that guides Aaron Grossman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronsgrossman/). Not only did determining this change his life forever, it made everything much more simple.
On todays show, Aaron talks about:
Wrestling's impact on his life.
How his parents being awful entrepreneurs primed him for success.
Thinking differently, and how training yourself to do so is valuable.
His purpose making decisions easier.
Aaron is the founder of Wrestlers In Business (https://www.wrestlersinbusiness.org/), TalentLaunch (https://mytalentlaunch.com/), and Alliance Solutions Group (https://alliancesolutionsgrp.com/). If you're looking for a job, or interested in seeing what else is out there, reach out to Aaron or one of his organizations for a helping hand.
20 Sept 2021
#11 | Consistency As A Superpower Ft. Michael White
Entrepreneur, Musician, Model, WNBA practice player - these are just some of the many titles that Michael Thomas White (https://www.instagram.com/michael_thomas_white/?hl=en) holds as he is a prime example of going against the grain to pursue whatever it is that he wants to do - AND he is successful in doing so.
How does one person juggle so many roles?
We get into that, the moment him and his business partner decided to go all in on Wallace White Co. (https://wallacewhiteco.com/) (their watch company), and much more on episode #11 of Hard To Kill!
9 Sept 2021
#10 | Adapt To Excel Ft. Tim Edwards
A man of many skills and insights, Tim Edwards is currently an engineer at Vanguard that is hustling in his off hours on an app called Mefluence (https://www.mefluence.com/), a micro-influencer marketing platform that aims to connect businesses to influencers on the come up. We talk about his how he thinks differently about problems, how he got started with Mefluence, and how being adaptable is how he excels in life - another great episode and even greater guest, give it a listen!
Follow Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timedwards31/ (https://www.instagram.com/timedwards31/)
20 Aug 2021
#9 | An Open Mind and a Strong Spirit Ft. Ben Willeford
Straight out of the Bayou, fellow Strong Style MMA fighter Ben Willeford joins the podcast to talk about how valuable it is to be dedicated to something different alongside your true passion, living in the moment to be more happy and successful, and how having a strong faith is what truly makes him, Hard To Kill.
Ben Willeford: https://www.instagram.com/benwilleford125/ (https://www.instagram.com/benwilleford125/)
5 Aug 2021
#8 | Giving Value First Ft. Dan Ditusa
Today we are joined by former NCAA Division I baseball player and current Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Dan Ditusa. Dan is a self described "Go-Giver", looking to bring value to his connections in any way-shape-or form.
Jerald experienced this himself upon meeting Dan as his only concern was if he or somebody in his network could make a positive difference in his life right away.
Though Dan is very giving, he has had things taken from him numerous times and have had to fight vigorously just to continue to pursue what he truly loves.
We detail those experiences as they include being cut from his high school baseball team, being told he would never be good enough to play in college, and how his network is what helps make Dan, Hard To Kill.
How To Reach Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielditusa/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielditusa/)
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20 Jul 2021
#7 | Passion for the Process Ft. Nenad Camur
We are joined by Nenad Camur (https://www.instagram.com/nenadinho_5/) - a Machiavellian-like polymath with self taught knowledge in cryptocurrency, philosophy and learning how to learn. These among more are subjects of discussion as we dive deep into finance, doing your work for a love of the process, and the importance of educating yourself. #crypto (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/crypto/) #ethereum (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ethereum/) #selftaugh (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/selftaugh/) #polymath (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/polymath/) #educateyourself (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/educateyourself/) #knowledgeinaction (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/knowledgeinaction/) #brainpower (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brainpower/) #knowledgeispower (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/knowledgeispower/) #mindtraining (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mindtraining/) #braintraining (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/braintraining/) #process (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/process/) #processoriented (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/processoriented/) #processes (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/processes/)
1 Jul 2021
#6 | Art Of War 19 and Fritos In The Oven ft. Drew Dickson
Jerald and Drew get back together to discuss Drew's upcoming title defense at Art Of War 19 (https://www.facebook.com/AOWCAGEFIGHTING)on July 31st in Philadelphia, PA - his recent training stint with Team Alpha Male (https://teamalphamale.com/) - and why it's important to allow yourself to be bored. Make sure you tune in, not just for an update on our co-host Drew, but to learn a little bit about keeping yourself healthier mentally.
#ArtOfWar #MMA #TeamAlphaMale #Fighting #Podcasts #MentalHealth #MentalHealthTips
10 May 2021
#5 | Pro Debut & French Toast Crunch ft. Jerald Spohn
Today, HTK co-host Drew Dickson grills Jerald on his upcoming PRO DEBUT with CFFC on May 28th in Philadelphia, PA. You will hear about Jerald's preparation for the fight, his breakdown on the opponent and how he hopes for a BRAWL. Listen NOW***
CFFC: https://www.instagram.com/cffcmma/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/cffcmma/?hl=en)
Tickets to CFFC 96: https://cffc.tv/tickets/cage-fury-96 (https://cffc.tv/tickets/cage-fury-96)
Watch on UFC Fight Pass: https://welcome.ufcfightpass.com/region/united-states?utm_Comp=UFCBrandCore-UK-EX&utm_Owner=WP-AGEN&utm_Objective=CPL&utm_Target=ALL&utm_Channel=paidsearch-Google&gclid=Cj0KCQjws-OEBhCkARIsAPhOkIYwz0qkZLtb0WMiMK3q7I6COtHzW-WGPPfdQS-uAtVE1cWyjOCBFl4aAvKwEALw_wcB (https://welcome.ufcfightpass.com/region/united-states?utm_Comp=UFCBrandCore-UK-EX&utm_Owner=WP-AGEN&utm_Objective=CPL&utm_Target=ALL&utm_Channel=paidsearch-Google&gclid=Cj0KCQjws-OEBhCkARIsAPhOkIYwz0qkZLtb0WMiMK3q7I6COtHzW-WGPPfdQS-uAtVE1cWyjOCBFl4aAvKwEALw_wcB)
20 Mar 2021
Virtues Of Being HTK | Patience
Patience is a key virtue of being Hard To Kill. By showing patience with ourselves, others, and to anything we’re developing, it allows us to relieve some pressure and focus on the task at hand, without getting caught up on the wrong things. To learn how it makes you Hard To Kill, dive into this 5 minutes episode and show that you have the patience to improve yourself.
10 Mar 2021
#4 | Given Life By A Guitar ft. Logan Bruce
Logan Bruce is a singer-songwriter from Northeast Ohio whose songs and story underscore the power of pursuing a dream against all odds. His mission as a songwriter and speaker is to share his journey from addiction to recovery and inspire others to overcome the fear of failure, no matter the challenge they face.
Logan is truly an exceptional human in what he has been able to experience and overcome, and as a person in looking to have a positive impact on the people and world around him. On the show, he details what goes into song writing, tells a few hilarious stories, and shares the dark point that he had to reach that made him truly, Hard To Kill.
You can find Logan at the following locations online:
https://www.loganbrucemusic.com/ (https://www.loganbrucemusic.com/)
https://www.facebook.com/LoganBruceMusic/ (https://www.facebook.com/LoganBruceMusic/)
3 Mar 2021
#3 | Going All In ft. Aleksa Camur
Today we are joined by Serbian UFC Fighter, Aleksa Camur. Aleksa is a great friend of the hosts and a teammate of Jerald's at Strong Style MMA. Aleksa was born in Serbia, having moved to the states when he was 2. A natural athlete, Aleksa grew up a skater, played some football and lacrosse, and finally settled into MMA around the age of 16. He quickly saw that he had a potential career ahead of him in a sport that he also loved to train. He goes into detail about what fighting feels like for him, from preparation to the fight itself - tells stories of Abu Dhabi - and finally, what makes him Hard To Kill.
Guest - Aleksa Camur:
https://www.instagram.com/aleksa_camur/ (https://www.instagram.com/aleksa_camur/)
Hosts - Jerald Spohn, Drew Dickson:
https://www.instagram.com/jeraldspohn/ (https://www.instagram.com/jeraldspohn/) - https://www.instagram.com/drewdicks0n/ (https://www.instagram.com/drewdicks0n/)
Music By Smoke Mardeljano:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq6lKllSR9E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq6lKllSR9E)
17 Feb 2021
#2 | The Soap Man ft. Jerome Dismukes II
Today we are joined by Jerome Dismukes II, the founder of Petals From A Black Rose (https://www.etsy.com/shop/petalsfromablackrose (https://www.etsy.com/shop/petalsfromablackrose)). Petals From A Black Rose is a company that puts emphasis on serving the community by way of handcrafted soaps, body butters, muscle creams and the likes - made with all-natural ingredients that you can feel good about using on your body.
We talk about having grown up as a fighter (in many ways) in Cleveland, being a fight manager for local talent, why you shouldn't eat soap (debatable), and what makes Jerome and others Hard To Kill.
This episode is sponsored by Impact Mouthguards - head over to https://www.impactmouthguards.com/?ref=R2q9bdRlT-bqb (https://www.impactmouthguards.com/?ref=R2q9bdRlT-bqb) now and use promo code "spohn" to get 10% off one of the most important pieces of combat equipment that serves to protect your brain.
25 Jan 2021
#1 | Introductions and Meaning
Hosted by Jerald Spohn (https://www.instagram.com/jeraldspohn/ (https://www.instagram.com/jeraldspohn/)) and Drew Dickson (https://www.instagram.com/drewdicks0n/ (https://www.instagram.com/drewdicks0n/)) - On this episode, Drew and Jerald introduce themselves, talk about their definition of "Hard To Kill" and set expectations for what's to come in further episodes.
Blog - Beauty in Chaos: https://jeraldspohn.com/blogs/beauty-in-chaos (https://jeraldspohn.com/blogs/beauty-in-chaos)
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvHYymJJFS9Hd9NXtaEYXSQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvHYymJJFS9Hd9NXtaEYXSQ)
17 Dec 2020
Trailer | Hard To Kill
Hosted by Jerald Spohn and Drew Dickson.
Hard To Kill is more than just the literal translation. Being Hard To Kill is a mindset. It is working to be extraordinary at something. Embracing your skills and what makes you different. Gearing yourself up to go further in life than your peers. On this podcast we will talk about how we are Hard to Kill, what will make you Hard To Kill, and how our guests are Hard To Kill. At the end of it all, you will be apart of a tight knit community of hardened individuals striving for more.
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