Live Life By Design with Jeff Mendez

In this episode of Live Life by Design, host Jeff Mendez sits down with entrepreneur Jared Chichia, founder of JCF & Co. and Sonny Golf. From working for free in a jewelry shop to launching a golf brand named after his son, Jared shares a raw and inspiring story of sacrifice, vision, and legacy. If you're chasing your dream life, this one's a must-listen.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome & Intro01:05 How Jewelry Started03:18 Working for Free06:15 Delayed Gratification08:29 Jewelry to Manufacturing11:01 Starting JCF12:15 Building with Referrals14:53 Launching Sonny Golf22:46 Early Life & Soccer24:54 Mentorship in Mexico31:13 Why Entrepreneurship35:11 Being a Father39:07 Legacy Vision42:48 Diamonds Explained50:02 Living Life by Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inspiring episode of Live Life by Design, host Jeff Mendez sits down with NBA Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood to explore the untold story behind one of the most impactful figures in basketball history.Spencer shares how he turned early adversity into Olympic gold, how he took on the NBA in a Supreme Court battle that reshaped the league forever, and how he transitioned from the hardwood to building multi-million dollar real estate developments. He opens up about overcoming addiction, advocating for mental health, and why authenticity is the ultimate superpower.This episode is packed with raw truth, wisdom, and inspiration for anyone chasing purpose, freedom, and legacy.🔑 Topics Covered:Real estate investing for long-term wealthSupreme Court battle that changed the NBA1968 Olympic gold during a turbulent timeMental health, recovery & second chancesWhy telling your story is your strength🎧 Perfect for: Basketball fans, entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and anyone looking to live life by design—not default.⏱️ Key Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Spencer Haywood Joins the Show01:00 NBA Board Work & $16M Health Insurance Win03:40 Real Estate Investments in Salt Lake & Detroit07:10 Taking the NBA to the Supreme Court13:00 Winning Gold at the 1968 Olympics20:30 Struggles with Addiction & Mental Health Recovery28:00 Hall of Fame Induction & Legacy Reflections36:00 Winning Time on HBO & Owning His Story41:00 Final Advice: Living Life by Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inspiring episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez sits down with legendary boxing champion James “Buster” Douglas. From his early days in Columbus, Ohio, to his iconic upset victory, Douglas shares raw insights about his boxing journey, mindset, and the battles outside the ring that shaped him. Learn how personal accountability, passion, and perseverance have driven his life—inside and out of the ring. A must-listen for anyone chasing greatness.Timestamps & Key Moments00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome 00:59 Boxing Post-COVID & Amateur Revival 02:01 Buster’s Boxing Origin Story 02:58 What Made Muhammad Ali Great 03:54 Realizing Boxing Was His Calling 04:22 Madison Square Garden Memory 06:16 Why He Never Truly Felt Defeated 07:00 Personal Accountability in Competition 08:17 Life Lessons from the Ring 08:40 Top 3 Fights of Buster’s Career 09:44 Training & Recovery Between Fights 11:30 What Champions Are Really Made Of 12:20 Why Buster Never Fully Retired 13:16 Dreams Fulfilled Through Boxing 14:11 Everyone You've Ever Met in a Room 15:00 Jeff’s Closing Message on Living Life by Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this heartfelt episode of Live Life By Design, host Jeff Mendez welcomes entrepreneur and mentor Nathaniel Olsen to discuss what it truly means to lead with love. From his mission in Sweden to building a successful direct-to-home business, Nathaniel shares pivotal lessons on faith, fatherhood, and finding focus in a world full of distractions. Discover how horseback rides, youth mentorship, and family traditions shape his vision of legacy and leadership. A powerful listen for anyone seeking to live life more intentionally.00:00 Introduction & Early Life04:36 Mission & Growth11:16 Youth Conference Story19:20 Fatherhood Through Storytelling25:35 Slow Down & Be Present42:07 Leadership Through Uncertainty52:43 Final Takeaway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez sits down with Josh Sluyter for an unfiltered, inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, fatherhood, and personal transformation. From a turbulent childhood and homelessness to building a successful career in solar sales and leadership, Josh shares how embracing vulnerability and choosing love over anger shaped his life. This episode is packed with emotional moments, leadership insights, and real talk on parenting, business, and overcoming life's toughest seasons.00:00 Introduction & 90s Basketball02:00 Growing Up with Adversity06:45 Homeless at 17 & Turning Points16:00 Fatherhood & Blended Family Life39:00 Overcoming Anger & Choosing Love47:00 Breaking into Sales & Solar Leadership56:00 The Room Question: His Late Brother59:00 Embracing Vulnerability & Final Takeaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this heartfelt episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez sits down with John Frampton to talk about life, leadership, family, and the power of human connection. John shares stories of his new role, past successes, and the challenges of staying grounded while reaching for more. From the importance of relationships to the power of compliments and navigating grief, this episode offers profound insights for anyone wanting to live a life by design. Tune in and get inspired to discover what makes you unique and lean into it with confidence.⏱️ Key Moments & Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome00:12 - Catching Up with John Frampton02:30 - Career Shifts & New Role at Haven Hub05:45 - Reflection on Solar Industry & Lessons Learned12:00 - The Power of Compliments18:00 - Navigating Loss & The Importance of Time23:00 - Customer Service & Building Raving Fans26:00 - Conversations that Save Lives34:00 - Leadership & Influence48:00 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action51:30 - Wrap Up & Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What drives a 41-year-old husband, father of three, and CSO of a $300M brand to willingly get punched in the face—on purpose?In this raw and riveting episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez sits down with Dan Gardner, Chief Sales Officer of Bucked Up, to unpack his decision to enter a professional bare knuckle boxing match. From the blood, stitches, and mental battles to the business lessons and parenting insights, Dan shares why this fight wasn’t about victory in the ring—but triumph over complacency.This one’s about showing up for your goals, leading by example, and becoming your best self—even when it hurts.This episode is a masterclass in mindset, legacy, and leading with action.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Dan’s fight aftermath01:30 - Why bare knuckle boxing at 41?06:24 - Training, diet, and mental prep10:22 - Doers vs critics mindset14:12 - Bucked Up’s $300M growth story23:14 - Will Dan fight again?29:15 - Mental battles & defining moments34:04 - Becoming a better father and leader38:26 - Sales mindset & hospital bed closing story44:12 - Final advice on excuses & legacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez sits down with Brad Mortensen, the founder of RepCard, to talk about what it really takes to build something meaningful — in business and at home.From humble beginnings in door-to-door sales to creating a software tool used by thousands of reps across the country, Brad shares the wins, the failures, and the mindset shifts that made it all possible. More than just a startup story, this conversation dives into entrepreneurship, marriage, fatherhood, and how to create true alignment between work and family.If you're chasing success and trying to stay grounded at the same time — don’t miss this one.👉 In this episode:Building RepCard from scratch without outside fundingThe hustle behind door-to-door salesCreating harmony between family and businessSales tech that builds culture (not just revenue)The power of daily execution⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Brad’s background, family life, and early sales roots04:15 – Starting RepCard and what the boomerang logo really means06:00 – Door-to-door sales to solar to software: the entrepreneurial path09:30 – Bootstrapping RepCard and believing in the vision13:00 – What RepCard actually does and how it helps sales reps win17:00 – Gamifying sales with team competitions and incentives21:00 – Running event registration at major industry conferences26:00 – Finding balance: time, family, and setting boundaries30:00 – The "sacred 20 minutes" and leaving your phone in the car36:00 – Communication, overcommunication, and alignment in marriage41:00 – Final advice: success isn’t complicated — it’s daily execution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.