Dr. Zak Bloom is a Doctor of Chiropractic and entrepreneur who owns and operates multiple chiropractic clinics, along with a marketing company supporting the industry. He began his career in the Air Force, where an injury led him to chiropractic care—ultimately transforming his life and career path. Today, he combines clinical expertise with leadership and systems-driven growth to scale practices while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

In this episode, we discuss:
• How personal adversity can become the foundation for purpose-driven business
• The transition from operator to leader when scaling multiple locations
• Why systems and delegation are essential for sustainable growth
• The “trust but verify” leadership principle from the military
• How to build teams that operate with ownership and accountability
• The role of fitness, discipline, and routine in high performance
• Why environment and community accelerate personal and business growth
• The importance of building generational legacy, not just income

The Legacy & Wealth Podcast, hosted by Mitchell Clark and presented by The Standard, features conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, and high-performing men building wealth, leadership, and legacy. Each episode explores the mindset, discipline, and strategies required to succeed at a high level while maintaining purpose and responsibility.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:50 How Dr. Zak makes money
01:30 Building multiple chiropractic clinics
02:00 Military injury and discovering chiropractic
03:20 The impact of chiropractic on physical and mental health
05:00 Understanding the body as a system
07:00 The importance of consistent care and discipline
12:50 Growing up and entering the military
14:00 Balancing military service and chiropractic school
18:00 The power of accountability and teamwork
20:00 A defining moment with a patient
26:20 Lessons in leadership and delegation
28:00 Eliminating distractions and setting boundaries
31:00 The role of mentors and accountability systems
34:20 Managing stress and staying mentally sharp
36:50 Why he joined The Standard
41:30 Fitness, discipline, and performance
47:30 Scaling businesses through systems
54:00 Building generational legacy

About The Standard
The Standard is a private, in-person membership community for six-figure men who want to grow in their wealth, health, and relationships by surrounding themselves with other high-performing men operating at their level or above. It is designed for men who have outgrown their current environment and need a structured system of proximity, personalized strategy, and accountability to continue growing across every area of life.

Learn more: https://thestandardmen.com

Leugim Borres is a former banking professional who spent over a decade rising through institutions like Wells Fargo before transitioning into commercial banking and later joining Goldman Sachs. After reaching high-performance environments at the top level, he made the decision to step away and pursue entrepreneurship, launching a premium açaí business in Dallas called Açaí Brasil. His journey spans corporate leadership, financial strategy, and now business ownership, all shaped by a deep focus on personal growth, spirituality, and intentional living.

We unpack the internal shift that moves a man from external validation to internal clarity, and how that transformation can redefine career, relationships, and legacy.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The hidden cost of chasing promotions, status, and income
• Why success can feel empty even at the highest levels
• The internal shift from external validation to self-awareness
• Lessons learned from working inside Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs
• The reality of leaving corporate to start a business
• How to take calculated risks without destroying your stability
• The importance of environment and finding like-minded men
• Redefining legacy beyond money, titles, and achievements

The Legacy & Wealth Podcast, hosted by Mitchell Clark and presented by The Standard, features conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, and high-performing men who are building wealth, leadership, and legacy. Each episode dives into the mindset, decisions, and experiences that shape men operating at a high level across business and life.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
02:30 Military experience and early mindset shifts
06:10 Current business and açaí concept
08:40 Growing up in Puerto Rico and moving to the U.S.
09:50 Career path: Wells Fargo to commercial banking
13:00 Layoffs during COVID and forced transition
13:50 Joining Goldman Sachs and high-performance culture
15:00 Internal conflict and redefining life priorities
18:00 Walking away from status and identity
20:00 Transition into entrepreneurship
21:30 The reality of owning a business
23:00 Financial sacrifices and lowering lifestyle
24:00 Influence of marriage and partnership
25:30 Spiritual awakening and personal growth
33:00 Finding brotherhood and joining The Standard
37:00 Taking risks and reinventing yourself
41:00 Building skills beyond money
47:30 Advice for younger self
49:30 Money vs. status and career decisions
57:00 Cutting through noise and finding direction
01:00:30 Defining legacy and impact

About The Standard

The Standard is a vetted, in-person private membership community for high-performing men committed to growth across five pillars of excellence:

Physical
Emotional
Spiritual
Social
Financial

The Standard is where six-figure men go when they’ve outgrown their current circle but haven’t found the right room yet. You’re surrounded by men operating at your level or above, brothers you can actually talk to about what you’re building, who challenge you, and hold you accountable. You gain access to better conversations, better opportunities, and a clear path forward so you’re not figuring everything out on your own. Instead of carrying everything alone, you’re backed by a brotherhood that pushes you to grow across your business, health, and relationships. If you’re tired of doing well but knowing you’re capable of more, this is the room that changes that.

Learn more: https://thestandardmen.com

Join The Standard here: https://thestandardmen.com/

Jeremy Freeman is an entrepreneur in the dental industry, co-owning multiple dental practices with his wife and scaling from a single office to a multi-location operation. He has spent years learning how to transition from practitioner to business operator, implementing systems, sales frameworks, and leadership development to grow revenue and profitability. His experience spans business consulting, team leadership, and navigating major economic disruptions like COVID while continuing to scale.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why most business owners are skilled operators—but poor leaders
• The shift from “doing the work” to actually leading a company
• How learning sales transformed a healthcare-based business
• The real impact of hiring the right consultant at the right time
• Lessons from scaling through financial pressure and uncertainty
• Why your business will only grow as much as you grow as a leader
• Balancing marriage, family, and business without compartmentalizing life
• The importance of environment, accountability, and community for high performers

The Legacy & Wealth Podcast, hosted by Mitchell Clark and presented by The Standard, features conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, and high-performing men who are building wealth, leadership, and legacy. Each episode dives into the realities of success, covering business growth, personal responsibility, and what it takes to create a meaningful life at a high level.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction & early business struggles
01:05 How Jeremy Freeman makes money today
02:00 Expanding into cosmetic dentistry & sales
03:10 Entering entrepreneurship through marriage
04:30 Early challenges running a business
06:00 The turning point: hiring a consultant
09:00 Treating business like sales vs healthcare
12:00 COVID impact & near financial collapse
14:00 Leadership growth & the “law of the lid”
16:00 Transitioning from operator to leader
17:10 The worst day in business
21:00 The importance of emotional intelligence
23:30 Why he joined The Standard
26:00 Accountability and personal discipline
28:30 Blending business, marriage, and family life
33:00 Daily operations & managing by numbers
38:00 Communication in marriage under pressure
42:00 Raising children with values and independence
50:30 Long-term thinking vs instant success
54:50 Defining legacy and what truly matters