Episodes

How do you go from making $127 a month as a personal trainer to becoming a multi-millionaire before turning 31? Omar joins Josh York to share the mindset, mentors, and business lessons that helped him make that journey. After arriving in the U.S. from Cuba as a child with no money and no English, Omar built a career in fitness, sales, and leadership. He and his business partner went on to acquire struggling health clubs and turn them around. In this episode, Josh and Omar discuss: Why attitude s...

Good enough can feel safe—but over time, settling can keep you from the life you really want. In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Josh shares why people settle in their goals, relationships, health, and careers—and how to start raising your standards. He explains why comfort can slow your growth, how the people around you shape your ambition, and why taking one small step can help you move toward a bigger vision. Never settling doesn’t mean never resting or appreciating what you have. It means s...

Are you spending money on supplements that aren’t doing much for you? In this episode, Josh breaks down the supplements he believes are worth considering, including creatine, protein powder, vitamin D with K2, magnesium glycinate, omega-3s, and collagen. He also shares what to look for when choosing a supplement and why third-party testing matters. Supplements are only one part of the picture. Training, sleep, good food, and consistency come first. Talk with your doctor before adding supplements...

Your schedule changed. Your standards shouldn’t. When travel, work, and unexpected demands throw off your routine, how do you stay disciplined and consistent? In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Josh York shares how he maintains his habits through three weeks of nonstop business travel—and why preparation makes all the difference. From keeping healthy options available to staying fully engaged with your team, Josh explains how everyday discipline carries into business, fitness, and relationships...

“I don’t have time” is one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves. The truth is, everyone has the same 24 hours. The difference is how we use them—and what we decide to prioritize. In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Josh York breaks down why being busy isn’t the same as being productive, how distractions quietly consume your day, and why your schedule reveals what actually matters to you. He also shares how auditing your time, eliminating excuses, and building non-negotiable habits can improve y...

What if the habits you use to relax are actually draining your energy, stealing your focus, and keeping you from performing at your highest level? In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Josh York breaks down the hidden cost of drinking, smoking, vaping, and other habits that create temporary relief—but leave you paying for it the next day. You can’t outwork, out-train, or out-hustle a body you’re actively working against. Josh shares how clean inputs, disciplined routines, quality sleep, exercise, ...

In this episode of the Fuel Your Drive Podcast, Josh York sits down with Jordan Karcher, founder and CEO of Shop with Eileen, to uncover what it truly takes to build a successful business from the ground up. Jordan shares how he started his first company with limited money, no entrepreneurial background, and no proven playbook. After bootstrapping Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co., growing it for 10 years, and eventually selling the company, he used those hard-earned lessons to build Shop with Eileen—...

You’re putting in the workouts—but you’re still not seeing results. So what’s holding you back? In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Josh York breaks down the real reasons your fitness routine may not be working. From training without enough intensity to under-eating protein, neglecting recovery, and following a workout plan without proper structure, Josh explains what it actually takes to change your body and make lasting progress. You’ll learn: • Why working out consistently doesn’t always prod...

What happens when 50 job rejections force you to create your own opportunity? In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Josh York sits down with No Cap Soda co-founder Vinny Wilson to discuss how he went from being a directionless college graduate to building a beverage brand carried in more than 10,000 stores—in just two years. Before launching No Cap Soda at 25, Vinny applied for 50 different jobs and was rejected by every one. Instead of allowing those setbacks to define him, he gained experience w...

Jeff Dudan went from a broke college athlete earning $250 a week to building, scaling, and leading franchise brands responsible for more than $1 billion in systemwide sales. In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Jeff sits down with Josh York to share how he turned adversity into opportunity, risked everything to build his first company, and spent decades creating businesses that have empowered hundreds of franchise owners. Jeff opens up about the sacrifices behind his success, the importance of se...

Success doesn’t wait until you’re rested, motivated, or perfectly prepared. In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Josh York breaks down what winning really looks like behind the scenes—the long days, unexpected setbacks, and moments when every excuse feels justified. The difference between those who reach their goals and those who don’t often comes down to one thing: showing up anyway. Josh shares why your routines matter most on the hardest days, how discipline carries you when motivation disappe...

Every entrepreneur makes mistakes. I know I have. The difference between the businesses that survive and the ones that fail isn't who makes fewer mistakes—it's who owns them faster. In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, I'm sharing why refusing to take accountability is one of the biggest reasons businesses quietly fall apart. I'll walk you through real examples from my own journey, including lessons I've learned as a founder, CEO, and franchisor, and why I've found that speed, honesty, and owners...

From building Ford Tauruses on an assembly line to leading one of the fastest-growing automotive digital marketing companies in the country and ultimately selling it for $205 million, Joe Chura's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Josh York sits down with entrepreneur, investor, endurance athlete, and Go Brewing founder Joe Chura to unpack the mindset, discipline, and relentless work ethic that transformed his life. Joe shares how readi...

Success isn't built on perfect decisions—it's built on surviving the failures that most people never see. In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Josh York shares one of the biggest lessons he's learned after 18 years of building a business: failure isn't the opposite of success—it's the path to it. From losing key employees and major clients to facing $400,000 in debt, Josh opens up about the setbacks, pressure, and difficult moments that shaped him into the entrepreneur he is today. If you're buil...

Success isn't just about working harder—it's about showing up with the right energy. In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Josh York breaks down one of the most overlooked skills in business, leadership, and life: learning how to control your energy instead of letting your environment control you. Whether you're leading a team, closing sales, building a business, or pursuing ambitious goals, your energy determines how people respond to you—and ultimately the results you create. Josh shares the pra...

In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, I sit down with Matt Friedman, co-founder of Wing Zone, to unpack one of the most inspiring entrepreneurship stories you'll hear. Matt shares how he and his business partner started Wing Zone with just $500 in a fraternity house kitchen, built it into a 100+ location franchise brand, and navigated the challenges of scaling, franchising, leadership, hiring, raising capital, and ultimately exiting the company after 27 years. We dive deep into the lessons every e...

In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, I reveal one of my biggest recovery and performance secrets: how I burn up to 500 calories while sitting completely still. Most people think a sauna is just a place to relax, but when used correctly, it can become a powerful tool for fat loss, recovery, cardiovascular health, mental toughness, and peak performance. I break down my exact sauna protocol, why I spend 25 minutes in 170-degree heat multiple times per week, how it helps me train at a high level year...

In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, I break down the exact ice bath routine that helped take my testosterone levels from under 300 to over 900 naturally. I’ve been doing cold plunges for years, but after changing when I used the ice bath and applying a new protocol before workouts, everything changed. We dive into the benefits of cold exposure, boosting testosterone naturally, increasing metabolism, improving recovery, reducing inflammation, and building mental toughness through daily discomfort...

In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, I sit down with Morozko Ice Bath founder Thomas Seager to break down how ice baths completely changed my testosterone levels, recovery, energy, and overall performance. We dive into the science behind cold plunges, inflammation reduction, mitochondria health, hormone optimization, and why more entrepreneurs and high performers are using ice baths to sharpen their mindset and build mental toughness. I also share my personal experience going from chronically low...

In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, I break down how to build confidence, leadership, and sales skills fast by doing what most people avoid: getting uncomfortable. Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s built through repetition, awkward conversations, taking action before you feel ready, and putting yourself in situations that force you to grow. I share real stories from my early days in business, from struggling to talk to people to intentionally putting myself in uncomfortable situat...