Episodes

  • The Dark Side of Startup Success | Greg Woodfield
    Feb 19 2026

    Greg Woodfield opens up about building a tech company valued at over $350 million — and why he chose to walk away.

    In this episode, we talk about: • Growing up with entrepreneurial roots • Building and scaling a tech startup • Raising millions in venture capital • Losing control of the company • Burnout, identity crisis, and failure • Why passion matters more than money

    This is the side of entrepreneurship nobody posts about.

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    48 mins
  • How One Mentor Changed His Entire Life | Vince McCullam
    Feb 12 2026

    Vince McCullam went from growing up poor in a family of six to becoming a multi-time C-suite executive, and still felt unfulfilled. After being laid off again, a mentor challenged him with a simple question that changed everything: Why aren’t you using your talents for yourself? In this episode of No Rescue Podcast, Vince shares his journey from corporate security to entrepreneurship, the fear of walking away from a high salary, and how faith, mentors, and family pushed him to build something of his own.

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    47 mins
  • From Broke Immigrant Kid to Millionaire Mentor | Dan Young
    Feb 5 2026

    What happens when you grow up broke, fail in school, and refuse to take the safe path?

    In this episode of No Rescue, we sit down with a self-made entrepreneur who went from selling sunglasses at swap meets to building companies, buying real estate, and learning directly from billionaires.

    He shares: ✔️ How immigrant hardship shaped his mindset ✔️ The mentors who taught him how money really works ✔️ Losing $800,000 and rebuilding ✔️ Turning warehouse mistakes into crypto profits ✔️ Why helping others matters more than Lambos

    This is a raw story about discipline, risk, and building a life when nobody’s coming to save you.

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    38 mins
  • From Immigrant to CEO | The Mind of Jeffrey Mendez
    Jan 29 2026
    In this episode of No Rescue, host Lame Kinikini sits down with Jeffrey Mendez, CEO and Founder of Studio 168, for a deep conversation on leadership, identity, and building a life by design. Jeffrey’s journey began in Puerto Rico, immigrating to the United States with nothing but ambition, pride, and a deep respect for education. What followed was a path through W-2 jobs, Walmart, sales leadership, Vivint, and eventually entrepreneurship but what truly separates Jeffrey is his mastery of storytelling, intuition, and influence. This episode explores:
    • the immigrant mindset and pressure to succeed
    • why language and communication are leadership superpowers
    • transitioning from employee to owner
    • influence vs titles
    • intuition, risk, and long-term vision
    • marriage, fatherhood, and raising grounded kids in a world of excess
    This is a masterclass in leadership, perspective, and intentional living for entrepreneurs who want more than money. Podcast: No Rescue Podcast Guest: Jeffrey Mendez Company: Studio 168
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    37 mins
  • No Safety Net | No Excuses | Just Results - Jason Haugen
    Jan 22 2026

    Jason Haugen grew up inside a family-run business where there was no safety net, no excuses, and no handouts. That foundation helped him build and sell a nine-figure RV empire — and now scale BlackJet Ventures into his next massive chapter.

    In this raw No Rescue episode, Jason shares what it really takes to build at the highest level, from losing key executives to rebuilding from chaos.

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    55 mins
  • From Fire To $100M | Ian Horowitz
    Jan 15 2026

    Ian Horowitz went from being a firefighter with a limited retirement future to building a $100M+ real estate portfolio and launching a fast-growing CPG brand. In this raw conversation, he explains why playing it safe is often the biggest risk, how burning the boats unlocked his success, and what every entrepreneur must understand if they want real freedom.

    This is a masterclass in mindset, risk, and betting on yourself when nobody is coming to save you.

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    44 mins
  • I Lost $180,000… And It Saved My Marriage | Tanner Litchfield
    Jan 8 2026
    I lost $180,000. No safety net. No excuses. No rescue. In this episode of No Rescue, Tanner Litchfield opens up about the hardest season of his life: a failed wholesale business, $40K in credit card debt, separation from his wife, and eventually losing $180,000 on a single deal. Instead of quitting, Tanner was forced to confront his identity, his marriage, and his purpose. This conversation dives deep into:
    • financial failure and ego death
    • saving a marriage while rebuilding a career
    • why money alone isn’t enough
    • taking 100% responsibility when everything goes wrong
    • finding your “why” when you’re at rock bottom
    This is a raw, honest story about failure, alignment, and becoming the man your family needs when nobody is coming to save you.
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    44 mins
  • From Farm Kid to Half-Billion Exit | Austin McFee
    Dec 18 2025
    In this episode of No Rescue, host Lame Kinikini sits down with Austin McFee, entrepreneur and co-founder behind a $500M+ exit, to tell the full story most people never hear. From growing up on a farm and working motel jobs in West Yellowstone, to building companies through COVID shutdowns, private equity pressure, and family health crises, Austin opens up about what success actually costs. This conversation dives into:
    • building under extreme pressure
    • closing deals minutes before deadlines
    • raising kids while missing birthdays
    • the myth of work-life balance
    • why exits feel anti-climactic
    • and why experience matters more than money
    This is not a highlight reel. This is what it really takes when nobody’s coming to save you.
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    48 mins