Episodes

What happens when the business grows faster than the foundation underneath it? On this episode of The Average Sucks Show, Michael Bernoff sits down with longtime friend and entrepreneur Justin Colby for a conversation about the side of entrepreneurship most people don’t see. Justin has spent years building businesses, investing in real estate, creating communities for entrepreneurs, and developing what he calls the Entrepreneurial DNA. But some of his biggest lessons didn’t come from winning. Th...

???? Join the community and discover the mindset that will allow you to get what it is you want: https://start.michaelbernoff.com/a4fe065d The storm is always coming—there is a 100% certainty it will hit. To survive and scale, you have to build deep before you can build up. In this episode of The Average Sucks Show, host Michael Bernoff sits down with top real estate investor and host of The Entrepreneurial DNA podcast, Justin Colby. They dive into what it actually takes to transform your ident...

Most people believe wealth comes from working harder, waiting for their 401(k) to save them, or finding a magic shortcut. In this episode of The Average Sucks Show, host Michael Bernoff sits down with long-time friend, top real estate investor, and founder of the Be Wealthy Mastermind, Brett Tanner, to break down the exact principles required to turn active income into true, lasting financial freedom. Brett shares his journey from growing up in the poorest county in Colorado to managing massive...

Most people have a book inside them — they just can't get it out. And that silence is costing them credibility, clients, and legacy. In this episode of the Average Sucks Show, Michael sits down with Chandler Bolt — Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, founder of selfpublishing.com, and the man behind over 7,000 published books. From selling snacks out of a cooler at scout camp to running a company doing tens of millions a year producing two to five books every single day — Chandler's story is a mastercl...

Most people don’t fail because of bad luck — they fail because they can’t think clearly or execute under pressure. In this powerful episode of the Average Sucks Show, Michael sits down with Justin “Hasard” Lee — combat-proven F-16 fighter pilot with 82 missions, former F-35 Chief of Training Systems, and author of the bestselling book The Art of Clear Thinking. From dreaming of becoming a fighter pilot at age 5, getting rejected by the Air Force Academy, fighting his way through prep school, s...

Most people don’t lack skill or opportunity—they lack the right beliefs, speed of action, and willingness to break through money blocks and self-doubt. In this episode of the Average Sucks Show, Michael sits down with Jason Wojo, founder of Wojo Media, a self-made entrepreneur who went from flipping Pokémon cards as a broke culinary school dropout in a New York mobile home to scaling businesses with over $100–150 million in tracked online revenue through paid ads, funnels, and high-converting we...

Most people are not limited by ability. They are limited by the way they think. In this episode of the Average Sucks Show, Michael sits down with Mark Victor Hansen, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul and a lifelong entrepreneur, to explore what actually separates average thinking from above average results. This is not a conversation about motivation or inspiration. It is a conversation about decisions, asking, action, and ownership. Mark shares how learning to ask changed the trajectory of...

On this episode of The Average Sucks Show, Michael sits down with Max Hansen, founder of YScouts and a leader who has helped companies scale by fixing the one thing most entrepreneurs avoid: hiring. With resumes being gamed, AI rewriting job histories, and job boards flooded with noise, hiring has never been more confusing or more critical. Max breaks down why most hiring systems are broken, why the best people are not applying, and how great leaders actually build teams on purpose. This convers...

In this episode of the Average Sucks Podcast, Michael sits down with financial expert, entrepreneur, and creator of Wealth Factory, Garrett Gunderson, for a conversation that will shift the way you think about money, value, and freedom.

What if your brand matters more than your bank account? In this episode of The Average Sucks Show, Michael Bernoff sits down with entrepreneur, identity coach, and branding expert Travis Brady for a conversation that will challenge everything you think you know about marketing and business growth. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your business... if the strategies aren’t working... or if you're tired of playing small—this is the wake-up call. Travis breaks down why your identity is the foundation of...

What if your business isn’t stuck because you’re not working hard enough… but because you’re focusing on the wrong things? In this raw and eye-opening episode of The Average Sucks Show, Michael Bernoff sits down with Adam Bensman—founder of The Roof Strategist—who went from scraping by on $4.20/day to building a multimillion-dollar brand without a single paid ad. No funnels. No hacks. Just timeless strategy, real metrics, and a mindset built for growth.

In this episode of The Average Sucks Show, Michael Bernoff sits down with Mike Arce, founder of Loud Rumor, to discuss his transformation from a fitness studio owner to the head of a seven-figure marketing agency. Mike shares powerful insights on overcoming challenges, the importance of mindset, and the strategies that helped him break through barriers to reach success. Mike also introduces his new book, “The Standard is You,” a playbook for team members who want to lead, grow, and raise the sta...

Have you ever watched a young athlete perform at a high level and thought, Where does that kind of drive come from? In this electrifying episode of Average Sucks, we uncover the answer. Some kids discover a passion so strong that it fuels them to excel—transforming their love for an activity into a relentless competitive fire. And in the pursuit of excellence, they develop an extraordinary set of life skills that set them apart. Our guest? My daughter, Maya Bernoff. From the moment she stepped...

How differently do you define success today compared to two, five, or even ten years ago? For most of us, life’s ups and downs have a tendency to reshape what truly matters. That’s why our latest guest on the Average Sucks Podcast brings a unique and powerful perspective. Vince DelMonte, founder of the 7 Figure Mastermind for Fit Pros, hit his biggest goals and then faced the question: Now what? In this candid conversation, Vince dives deep into redefining success for your life today and in t...

You’ve got a life plan. It goes great. Until it doesn’t. Ever catch sight of yourself in a mirror and are surprised by what you see? What you do when life hands you lemons will either bury you or strengthen you beyond measure. Our special guest in our Average Sucks Podcast has been through the fire and came back to help others. Natalie Jill is a former medical device sales professional who had risen to national sales director. She got married, bought a house, and had a daughter along the way...

Warning: This Average Sucks Podcast starts out in a dark place. Drug addiction, drug dealing, and even worse. Our guest at 15 found himself outrunning the police. For a while, he descended deeper and deeper into a dark world. You wouldn’t expect a life that starts out that way to head into a sunlit place of serving others and making a powerful difference in their lives. But that’s where Dan Martell, a successful SaaS entrepreneur coach, did and that’s the life he lives now. Dan helps grateful...

How can you create value for your customers and clients? Our guest this week says this: Be curious, caring, and giving. Authentic curiosity starts with meaningful conversations. You get those through real caring – because only then will people open up and be vulnerable with you. They’ll share what they want and don’t want with you. And that puts your giving on target. Mastering that process gives you a superpower in your business, says our latest Average Sucks Podcast guest Kevin Kauffman. K...

How to bring a new community into your life (and your soul) is the focus of this month’s incredible podcast. You’ll be thrilled to meet Tori Totlis, a powerful entrepreneur and athlete who founded Compete Confidence Golf, Phoenix. Tori created a way for women to connect more deeply in their lives through the game of golf – showing women how to go from the beginner stage all the way to expert-level. And doing so with a supportive community where they’ll make new friends, share laughter and make ...

Eliminating limiting beliefs and ideas is what led our guest on The Average Sucks Show to achieve success, prosperity and peace. Jonathan Maynard is owner of The Huge Convention, one of the biggest conventions in the world and in this episode, Jonathan takes us on a powerful journey into the mind of an “accidental” entrepreneur. He shares how he went from a lucrative career in the IT world to starting and selling multiple businesses as he achieved his personal goals to spend more time with fami...

You’re hiking with a team through the Grand Canyon. The plan is simple: You’ll go from one rim to another and back (46 total miles over rough, steep trails) and do the whole trip from sunrise to sunset. Thirteen miles in, you suffer a setback: You roll your ankle and break a bone. You keep going and finish despite the pain. What’s your take-home lesson? Our amazing podcast guest Brad Weimert says if he hadn’t broken his ankle, “It wouldn’t be as cool a story.” Brad is an absolute rock star. ...

Why do people get stuck and not reach their personal financial goals? Why do they perform below what they are truly capable of? A powerful answer is provided by entrepreneur and elite business coach Garrett Gunderson. Garrett is the owner of 5 businesses (and was a millionaire at age 26). He is the Founder and Chief Wealth Architect of the Inc. 500 firm, Wealth Factory. His Killing Sacred Cows: Overcoming the Financial Myths That Are Destroying Your Prosperity is a New York Times and Wall Str...

If you are a business owner you’ve probably asked yourself these questions at some point: How can I work more effectively with my team? How can I develop a team of leaders to run my business the way I want? You want to develop relationships with people you care about, grow your business, get your time back, and build the team you’ve always wanted. So, let’s get it done. For this episode, we enlisted “The CEO Whisperer” to show you exactly how to gain the momentum needed to grow your business...

So how do you live your dreams…? Well the first thing is that it’s not only just about your dreams, it’s about helping those in your life live their dreams as well! And that’s what is covered in this amazing episode of The Average Sucks Show! Who would think that one of the largest garage door companies in the world started by an incredible man, who got his start in the restaurant business, would be run in such a powerful way that helps him, his team, his customers, and even his competitors l...

Being vs. Becoming… That’s the theme of just an extraordinary conversation in our latest Podcast with best-selling author and coach Ray Higdon. Ray’s story is intriguing and inspiring… In his own life, he went from foreclosure to generating multi-millions in a few short years. He takes what he learned and coaches with 8- and 9-figure executives and business professionals striving to succeed. Through his own life and his clients he’s realized that most people put off seeking joy. They “wait” u...