Josh Pruchniewski is the owner and head instructor of Training Grounds Combat Sports and Fitness in Brownstown Township, Michigan. He began his martial arts journey in 2010 and has since developed a well-rounded background in boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and mixed martial arts.

With competitive experience across multiple disciplines, Josh brings both technical knowledge and real-world application into his coaching. He has been teaching fitness since 2016 and kickboxing since 2018, holding certifications in personal training, strength and conditioning, professional pad holding, and cardio kickboxing.

At Training Grounds, Josh focuses on building strong fundamentals, conditioning, and confidence in his students—whether they are training for competition, self-defense, or overall fitness. His coaching style emphasizes discipline, hard work, and a supportive environment where athletes of all levels can grow.

Clifton Skelliter is a Canadian Indigenous entrepreneur, creative strategist, and media professional with over two decades of experience in branding, storytelling, and technological innovation. He is best known as the founder and director of The Indigenous Kore (TIK), a tech startup focused on developing workforce management solutions that promote Indigenous inclusion, data transparency, and equitable economic opportunities for Indigenous communities. His leadership at TIK reflects a deep commitment to cultural integrity, community empowerment, and ethical innovation.

Before launching TIK, Clifton built a multifaceted career across media, design, and business. He previously led LaunchPad Creative (now rebranding as Sky Story Creative), an Indigenous-owned branding and design agency where he worked directly with clients on brand strategy, creative direction, and storytelling that amplifies authentic voices and cultural narratives.

Skelliter’s media background spans filmmaking, television production, and documentary work, including contributions to projects that have screened at festivals and garnered industry recognition. His professional journey includes roles in reporting, directing, and producing content that engages audiences and highlights meaningful stories.

Rooted in his Ojibwe and Potawatomi heritage and as the great-grandson of a residential school survivor, Skelliter blends cultural perspective with entrepreneurial vision. His work has been featured in major media outlets, underscoring his influence both within Indigenous communities and in broader technology and design sectors. Under his leadership, The Indigenous Kore aims not just to innovate technologically but to bridge cultural values with practical solutions that uplift underserved populations.

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• (00:06:38) - Rashad on His Success
• (00:09:21) - The Curious Case of Rashad Barkley
• (00:12:53) - Indigenous Actor on The Undoing Project
• (00:17:18) - Clifford on Prey
• (00:20:41) - In the Elevator With An Indian Actor
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Nathan Turner is known across the U.S. as “The Canadian Note Guy.” After running several businesses, including fix-and-flip real estate, he discovered mortgage notes and the opportunities they provide in the U.S. in 2009. Since then, he has become a leader in the private investment sector of the mortgage note industry.

Nathan is the President of Earnest Inc. and the manager of the U.S.-based Earnest Investing LP note fund, where he actively manages assets for accredited passive investors. His focus is on purchasing both performing and non-performing first-lien mortgages throughout the United States.

He is also the owner and host of the Diversified Mortgage Expo, a leading annual note conference known for its education-first, no-pitch environment. The event brings together investors who want to learn, network, and grow within the mortgage note space.

Nathan has appeared on numerous podcasts and enjoys speaking about his experiences in business, franchising, real estate, and mortgage note investing.

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• (00:00:41) - When You Can't Buy a Home
• (00:01:48) - How to start a business in the real estate market
• (00:04:42) - Real Estate Licensing in Canada
• (00:05:39) - In the Elevator With Real Estate Investors
• (00:08:20) - Living in Canada vs. the US
• (00:11:47) - Do You Need a Real Estate Loan?
• (00:16:17) - Diversified Mortgage Expo
• (00:18:52) - How to Do Business in the Virtual World
• (00:19:37) - Does Currency Fluctuations Affect Your Payments?
• (00:20:41) - Diversified Mortgage Expert
• (00:22:24) - A Conversation With Nathan Turner
• (00:22:40) - Randomness of Nothing: Holiday Edition