ZenHard by Jared Goetz

About ZenHard by Jared Goetz

Jared Goetz is a 35-year-old modern-day entrepreneur who transitioned from building eCommerce empires to building inner empires. After achieving material success at a young age, Jared recognized a deeper truth: fulfillment doesn't come from what you attain—it comes from who you become. His journey led him inward, toward self-mastery, spirituality, and a commitment to helping others unlock their highest potential. It’s not just about success—it’s about who you become on the path to it.

Publisher

Jared Goetz

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 May 2019

Latest episode

5 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

60 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Aug 2026

   AI Founder: “Anyone Can Build a Million-Dollar App Now!” | Alex Heiden | The Jared Goetz Show

   The cost of building software is collapsing, and Alex Heiden believes this will completely change who wins in business. After growing from fewer than 100 followers to 100,000 in just 95 days, he reveals why distribution is becoming more valuable than technology, how AI allows almost anyone to launch a company, and why performance-based creators could transform advertising.Alex Heiden is an entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of Paid, a platform connecting businesses with creators through performance-based campaigns. He previously built Closeify, a software-development agency, before selling a majority stake and launching his next company.He explains:■ How one video generated more than 2 million views and changed his life■ Why authentic content attracts better customers than luxury lifestyle marketing■ How AI and no-code tools are removing the barriers to building software■ Why distribution will become the biggest competitive advantage in business■ How simple AI applications are already generating millions of dollars■ Why brands should test hundreds of creators before offering retainers■ How performance-based creator marketing could replace traditional advertising■ Why faith, discipline, and learning to manage stress shaped his success■ Why he left college, moved to Miami, and committed fully to entrepreneurship■ The best AI businesses and opportunities to start right nowTimestamps: 0:00 Intro2:06 Meet Alex Heiden3:20 How Alex Went From 100 to 100K Followers4:40 Building Paid: A Performance-Based Creator Platform7:46 Why Authentic Content Attracts Better Customers15:19 The Video That Changed Alex’s Life17:05 Internet Hustling vs. Building a Real Business21:59 The Discipline Behind Alex’s Success23:23 How Faith Changed His Life25:39 Managing Stress During Difficult Times28:31 How No-Code and AI Are Changing Software31:16 Why Distribution Is the New Competitive Advantage32:54 The Simple AI App Making $1.8 Million a Month35:04 How Anyone Can Build Software Without Coding38:13 Scaling a Business With Performance-Based Creators45:34 Are Creators the Future of Marketing?49:22 Why Entrepreneurs Need to Fail Faster55:26 From Division I Tennis to Entrepreneurship1:00:00 Why Alex Dropped Out of College1:06:24 Building Closeify and Moving to Miami1:08:27 Launching Paid1:10:01 The Best AI and No-Code Tools to Use1:12:41 The Best Online Businesses to Start Right Now

2. 

   23 Jul 2026

   War Dogs Exposed: The True Story | David Packouz | The Jared Goetz Show

   David Packouz is the real-life entrepreneur whose story inspired the movie War Dogs. In this conversation, he reveals what actually happened behind the Hollywood version—from entering the government-contracting world in his early twenties and winning a nearly $300 million ammunition contract, to being investigated by the federal government and believing he could spend decades in prison. This episode is a deep conversation about ambition, betrayal, government contracts, legal consequences, entrepreneurship, and rebuilding your life after everything falls apart. David explains how he and his former business partner built AEY into a major weapons contractor, how the Afghanistan ammunition deal unraveled, what War Dogs changed about the real story, and how a dispute over just $20,000 ultimately helped expose the entire operation. He also opens up about being betrayed by his best friend, losing the millions he believed he had earned, pleading guilty, and facing the possibility of missing his daughter’s childhood. After receiving seven months of house arrest, David transformed one of the darkest periods of his life into the idea for BeatBuddy, a product that became a multimillion-dollar business. In this episode, we discuss: David’s real-life experience behind the movie War Dogs How he entered the arms and government-contracting business at 22 Winning a nearly $300 million contract to supply ammunition to Afghanistan The truth about the Chinese ammunition scandal Why his former business partner allegedly refused to pay him millions How one unpaid box supplier helped expose the operation Facing 71 fraud allegations and the possibility of decades in prison How Hollywood discovered the story and created War Dogs What the movie changed, exaggerated, and left out Creating BeatBuddy while serving house arrest Building Singular Sound, Instafloss, and Comment Compass Why David returned to government contracting through War Dogs Academy How entrepreneurs can find opportunities selling products and services to the government This episode will resonate with people interested in entrepreneurship, government contracting, business partnerships, high-stakes negotiations, true crime, invention, resilience, and the real stories behind major Hollywood movies. If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe for more long-form podcast episodes, leave a comment with your biggest takeaway, and share this episode with someone who loved War Dogs or wants to understand the real story behind it. 0:00 Intro 2:36 What War Dogs Got Right and Wrong 7:15 How Hollywood Discovered David’s Story 10:13 Facing Decades in Prison at 25 15:20 How David Entered Government Contracting 24:50 Winning His First Government Contract 38:31 The $300 Million Afghanistan Deal 47:57 Bidding $52 Million Below the Competition 50:21 How Rising Oil Prices Nearly Destroyed the Deal 55:41 Discovering the Ammunition Was Chinese 1:05:26 The $20,000 Mistake That Exposed Everything 1:15:49 Betrayed by His Best Friend for $15 Million 1:20:43 The FBI Raids AEY 1:24:16 Pleading Guilty to Government Fraud 1:32:47 Building BeatBuddy While Under House Arrest 1:41:29 How the Story Became the Movie War Dogs 1:52:22 Building Instafloss and Comment Compass 1:59:19 Launching War Dogs Academy

3. 

   8 Jul 2026

   The Wellness Tech You’ve Never Heard Of | Jarrod Barakett | The Jared Goetz Show

   Jarrod Barakett has a unique perspective on health, healing, energy, and the future of wellness technology. In this conversation, he opens up about his journey from a major spinal surgery and being told to stay out of the gym for six months, to discovering The Light System and becoming one of the people leading the company forward.This episode is a deep conversation about wellness, frequency-based technology, light therapy, discipline, accountability, and the mind-body connection. Jarrod explains how he believes The Light System works, why he thinks the body already has the ability to heal itself, and how tools like full-spectrum light, affirmations, and electrical conductivity may support people in feeling and performing better.If you’re interested in learning more about The Light System mentioned in this episode, you can check it out here:https://thelightsystems.shop/goetz100Use code GOETZ for access through the official affiliate link.In this episode, we discuss:- Jarrod’s personal recovery story after emergency spinal surgery- How The Light System technology works- The role of full-spectrum light therapy, coded affirmations, and biophotonic collisions- Quantum charging, copper water bottles, and wearable wellness technology- The future of The Light System and its mission to help humanity healThis episode will resonate with people who are curious about alternative health, biohacking, energy, consciousness, wellness technology, personal discipline, and unconventional ideas that challenge mainstream health frameworks. If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe for more long-form podcast episodes, leave a comment with your biggest takeaway, and share this episode with someone who likes thought-provoking conversations.0:00 Intro1:47 The Quantum Watch + Light System Technology4:15 Jared’s First Experience With The Light System Cube9:56 Photons, Energy & Electrical Conductivity11:34 Jarrod’s Spinal Surgery Story15:08 Choosing The Right Light System Linguistics17:03 How The Technology Was Invented18:17 How The Watch Works As A “Microdose”19:25 Why This Technology Is Still Unknown22:14 Science, Skepticism & What We Still Don’t Know24:49 How Quantum Charging Works28:53 Electrical Conductivity Results30:18 Biocharger vs. Light System Technology31:42 Jarrod’s Discipline After Surgery35:04 Why Growth Comes From Uncomfortable Moments39:35 How The Light System Helps Jarrod Operate Better41:21 What Healing Really Means42:59 Placebo, Belief & The Mind-Body Connection47:02 Purpose, Work Ethic & Family49:40 Other Healing Modalities Jarrod Uses53:08 Why Research Matters In Alternative Wellness54:41 What’s Next For Jarrod Barakett And The Light System

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• Suresh Madhavan
• Lindsay Moran
• Davie Fogarty
• Alex Fedotoff
• Alex Heiden

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YouTube views

2,168,048

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

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66

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

90

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