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RISING KINGS

RISING KINGS

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Helping Men Level Up in Fitness, Family & Discipline. The RISING KINGS® Podcast is for men who refuse to settle. It’s for those who push themselves daily and want more from life - as a father, husband and high performance man. Hosted by Ben Salkeld - father, husband, and men’s performance leader - each episode delivers simple, direct strategies to help you reclaim your edge and lead with confidence.

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Episodes
  • Business Owner Burnout & Identity Drift: Rebuilding Without Losing Your Edge - Ep #223
    Oct 28 2025

    You built the business for freedom… but now it runs your life.

    It struck a chord with business owners who’ve achieved success, but deep down know they’ve drifted from the man they used to be.

    Most business owners think they’re winning because revenue is up and the team’s growing. But beneath the surface, something’s off, the pressure never stops and you’re snapping at the people you love most.

    In this conversation, entrepreneur Rob Tadros shares how he built a thriving company while quietly falling apart - stuck in 70-hour work weeks, late-night drinking, and growing distance from his wife, kids, and himself.

    Rob didn’t fix his business to turn things around.
    He fixed himself.

    Over three years, Rob went alcohol-free, dropped 18kg, rebuilt his discipline through HYROX and marathons, and reconnected with his family -proving that fulfillment isn’t found through quick fixes or weekend motivation. It’s found through consistent work, structure, and becoming the man you promised yourself you’d be.

    In this episode:

    • Why business success can hide deep personal burnout
    • The hidden cost of “functioning” with alcohol and stress
    • How to rebuild energy, discipline, and self-worth from the inside out
    • The question every man must ask when life feels off track
    • How to become the man your wife, kids, and business actually need

    Whether you’re scaling your company, repairing your marriage, or trying to feel alive again- it all starts with doing the work on yourself first.

    FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT
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    39 mins
  • [RE-RUN] - What to Do When Motivation Fades: The Power of Consistency
    Oct 5 2025

    This week's episode is a re-run of one of the most downloaded episodes from this year. When Ben sat down with long-time friend and RK brother Todd McCann to unpack what truly holds high-performing men back once they hit their 40s… and how to reignite the edge.

    When you've built a successful life. Business is solid. Family’s good. Fitness is decent. But something’s off. You’re not losing — you’re just not winning like you used to.

    This episode is a blueprint for men who feel like they’re operating at 60% and want to push beyond default mode — from success into significance. Todd shares his personal journey from logical skeptic to powerful leader, and what finally clicked when the “self-help” tools stopped working.

    They discuss the truth about awareness, staying consistent when motivation fades, and how to break out of the comfort loop that kills momentum. Whether you're feeling stuck, plateaued, or just hungry for more, this conversation will challenge you to look deeper and rise higher.


    FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT
    👉 https://www.risingkings.co/drift?podcast=Podcast

    THE 9 WEEK RISING KINGS EXPERIENCE
    👉 https://www.risingkings.co/rkx?podcast=Podcast

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    53 mins
  • Why Your Team Keeps Failing You (And How To Fix It) - Ep # 221
    Sep 25 2025

    Most 7-figure business owners think their team is the problem.
    Slow. Reactive. Needing constant hand-holding.

    But here’s the truth: the issue isn’t your staff. It’s your capacity as a leader.

    In this episode, Ben Salkeld - founder of RISING KINGS - breaks down the silent trap that keeps high-performing business owners stuck at 40% of their true potential… and why fixing your capacity changes everything.

    You’ll discover:

    • Why most men stay capped at 7-figures despite working 60+ hours a week.
    • The hidden reason A-players won’t join (or stay) on your team.
    • How expanding your capacity turns “average staff” into a $10M team.
    • The 4 pillars of the Capacity C.O.D.E.™ that multiply leadership, business growth, and family connection.

    If you’re tired of blaming your staff, chasing strategies, or burning yourself out… this conversation will show you the shift the top 1% make that changes the game for business, marriage, and life.



    FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT
    👉 https://www.risingkings.co/drift?podcast=Podcast

    THE 9 WEEK RISING KINGS EXPERIENCE
    👉 https://www.risingkings.co/rkx?podcast=Podcast

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    9 mins
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