Let's Go Win Podcast

Host: JM Ryerson
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Mar 5, 2026 • 48min

The $60M Founder Who Ignored a Ruptured Appendix to Keep Working

What if the life that looks successful on paper is actually destroying the things that matter most? In this episode, entrepreneur Kris Dehnert shares the story behind building Dugout Mugs, the company that turned baseball bats into mugs and grew into a $60 million brand. If you're building a business, chasing big goals, or questioning what success really means, this conversation might change how you look at work, money, and life. Listen now and rethink what success actually looks like. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:17 From selling pencils to running businesses 00:00:42 Building Dugout Mugs into a $60M brand 00:01:34 What Kris actually does and why it matters 00:02:59 How the baseball bat mug idea started 00:05:13 Scaling the business to millions 00:07:14 Why fun and time matter more than money 00:09:23 The ruptured appendix wake-up call 00:12:25 Authenticity vs fake influencer culture 00:15:54 Gratitude, leadership, and building great teams #entrepreneurship #businesspodcast #founderstory #businessgrowth #successmindset #leadership #startupjourney #ecommercebusiness #worklifebalance #entrepreneurlife   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 49min

ADHD, Dyslexia & The Hiring Mistake Costing You Talent

If you lead people, hire talent, or care about performance, this episode will teach how to build neuro inclusive systems without chaos. In this powerful conversation with Dave Thompson, Author of Brainstorm: Neurodivergent Talent and the Future of Work; we break down why job descriptions, interviews, and workplace culture quietly filter out some of the most valuable minds in the room. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 53min

How Breathwork Rewires Anxiety and Boosts Stamina

We breathe over 25,000 times a day yet most of us are doing it wrong. In this powerful conversation on Let’s Go Win, we explore how breathwork can regulate your nervous system, reduce anxiety, improve performance, and help heal trauma. From childhood struggles to becoming a global breathwork leader, this episode reveals how one simple shift your breath can change everything. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 46min

Your Family Could Be in Danger… Are You Prepared?

Every day, your child faces potential threats you don’t see. A stranger at the playground, someone following them on the way home… most parents have no idea how to respond under pressure. In this eye opening episode, we talk with Philip Toppino, founder of WAFD, a real world family safety training experience, and uncover the truth about protecting your loved ones. If you care about your family's safety, this episode is a must watch. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 48min

Ideas Without Execution Wont Get You Rich! | Alexander Mehr

Ideas are everywhere but execution? That’s the real game changer. In this episode of Let’s Go Win Podcast, we sit down with Alexander Mehr, Serial entrepreneur, founder of Famous.ai, and the man behind over 20 successful product launches. Alex shares how AI is changing the rules of entrepreneurship, making it easier than ever to turn ideas into real products without coding skills or huge budgets. We dive into: Why perfection kills momentum -How failure accelerates success -How AI is democratizing entrepreneurship for non technical founders -The secret to creating high volume ideas that actually work If you’ve been sitting on a million ideas but don’t know how to bring them to life, this episode will light a fire under you. 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.letsgowin.com/ 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 https://www.youtube.com/@letsgowin W𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬...?  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  Like the video (it helps a ton!)  Comment below to share your opinion!  Share the video with anyone you think might help ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: info@letsgowin.com 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 : »https://www.facebook.com/letsgowin365 »https://www.instagram.com/letsgowin365 »https://www.linkedin.com/company/letsgowin365  »https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgowin365 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 54min

This is Why You Feel Stuck

In this episode of Let’s Go Win, JM Ryerson sits down with bestselling author and prosperity teacher Randy Gage for a deep conversation about the one idea that changes everything: your thinking. Randy has spent decades studying prosperity, consciousness, and human behavior, and his perspective is shaped by lived experience. He went from a teenage life of crime and addiction, to losing a business to the IRS, to an HIV positive diagnosis, and then rebuilt a life that now impacts millions. Together, JM and Randy explore how modern media programs fear and scarcity, the difference between victim thinking and prosperity consciousness, and the practical choices that can change the direction of your life. Key Takeaways: How social media and news amplify fear and anxiety The difference between victim thinking and prosperity consciousness Why personal responsibility matters more than talent or opportunity How mentors and turning points can change the course of a life Simple ways to protect your energy and reset your mindset Why health and mindset are the foundation of lasting success How to rewire limiting beliefs and create real freedom This episode is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for more. If you want to think more clearly, take ownership of your future, and build prosperity from the inside out, this conversation will give you both the mindset and the tools to start changing your trajectory today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 50min

This is Why You're Burnt Out!

In this episode of Let’s Go Win, JM sits down with Stefanie Carlstedt, a leading human design guide who has helped nearly 1,500 people decode their energetic blueprint. Stefanie explains human design in clear, grounded terms and shows how your birth date, time, and location reveal how you are meant to use your energy, make decisions, attract money, communicate your message, and build work that actually fits you. She breaks down energy types, decision making authority, marketing alignment, team roles, and the hidden fears and conditioning that drive burnout. Stefanie also shares real client examples of how redesigning offers and roles around true wiring can unlock ease, clarity, and sustainable growth. Key Takeaways: Human design is a practical map back to who you actually are Your chart shows how you are designed to make decisions Marketing and messaging must match your wiring Different energy types thrive in different roles Burnout is a signal of misalignment Money strategies are personal and chart based Teams work better when roles match energy types Small aligned changes can create big shifts This episode is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and high performers who feel off, burned out, or stuck forcing results. If you are tired of copying other people’s formulas and building work that drains you, this conversation offers a new lens and a practical framework for alignment. You will walk away with a clearer understanding of your wiring, how to make better decisions, how to market and communicate in a way that fits you, and how to start designing your life and business around who you actually are. If you feel like you were built for something different, this episode might be the permission slip and the playbook you have been waiting for. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 43min

Stop Becoming the Boss You Hated

Mita Mallick is one of the most respected voices in modern leadership, workplace culture, and inclusive performance. In this episode, she joins me to break down how toxic leadership actually forms and how it can be changed. We talk about the everyday habits that quietly create burnout, fear, and disengagement, and what leaders can do instead to build trust, clarity, and momentum. Mita shares practical, human centered strategies for leading with kindness and rigor, managing time and energy, navigating cultural differences, and using AI as a tool without losing the humanity that makes teams thrive. Key takeaways: Why hustle culture creates burnout instead of sustainable results The small daily habits that separate great leaders from stressed out managers How to replace control with coaching and accountability Why recognition is one of the most powerful retention tools How to run better one on ones that actually support performance How to manage up and protect your career trajectory How to communicate across cultural differences without creating friction How to spot and change your own bad boss tendencies How to use AI to free up time for human connection instead of replacing it This episode is for founders, executives, managers, and high performers who want to lead without burning out their teams or themselves. If you care about building a culture that drives results and keeps great people engaged, this conversation will give you clear, practical tools you can apply immediately. You will walk away with a better understanding of how leadership habits shape performance and how to create a workplace where people actually want to do their best work. Contact Mia: https://www.mitamallick.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822 https://www.instagram.com/mita_mallick13 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 51min

From Broke to a Million Dollar Company

In this episode, I sit down with Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of LoveSac, to share the real behind the scenes story of how LoveSac nearly failed and ultimately survived. Shawn walks through the moment quitting felt reasonable, the million dollar order that forced him to bet everything, and the grit required to build a business with no factory, no money, and no margin for error. We also dive into leadership lessons around ego, scaling through humility, staying present, and the daily practices that ground him as a founder and human. Key takeaways: Pressure can sharpen focus or break you depending on how you respond Bold action often comes before certainty Ego may start a business but humility scales it Hiring great people only works if you let them own their role Presence is built through daily habits, not personality Staying close to customers renews belief and clarity This episode is for founders, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are pushing through uncertainty, scaling a team, or questioning their next move. You will walk away with practical leadership insights, mindset shifts, and reminders that staying present, letting go of control, and committing to small daily habits can turn near failure into lasting success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dec 31, 2025 • 46min

The Day His Career Collapsed and His Life Finally Opened

In this episode, I sit down with Josh Kosnick for a powerful conversation about connection and what we lose when screens replace real human interaction. Josh brings deep insight as a coach and human being who understands how isolation quietly impacts mental health, emotional regulation, and our sense of meaning. Together, we explore why humans are wired for presence, how the pandemic revealed the true cost of disconnection, and why choosing people over convenience is not sentimental but essential for well being and longevity. Key takeaways: Why isolation is not neutral and how it directly affects mental health, stress, and emotional stability The biological and psychological reasons face to face connection matters more than digital communication What the pandemic revealed about loneliness, depression, and the human need for daily interaction How small consistent habits can rebuild connection without overwhelming your schedule Practical ways to be present without trying to fix or rescue the people you care about Why inviting others, even when they say no, is a meaningful act of leadership and love This episode is for leaders, parents, coaches, high performers, and anyone who feels stretched thin, distracted, or quietly disconnected. If you want stronger relationships, better mental health, and a reminder of what actually sustains a meaningful life, this conversation will ground you. You will walk away with clarity, simple actions you can apply immediately, and a renewed commitment to choose presence, connection, and real life over passive scrolling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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