The Go Earn Your Salt Podcast

After decades in different fields (design and engineering for Jim, research and education for Deanna) we decided to start a new venture together to blend our mutual interests with our desire to contribute to positive change. And if it was fun that wouldn’t hurt, either. Thus, Wavelength Coffee Roasters was born.

In this episode we discuss the challenges of a start-up business. Jim give a candid view of the rollercoaster ride ...

Tren Long and his family own Cascade River & Kayak near Horseshoe Bend, Idaho. A world-class athlete, Tren competed in Kayak whitewater sports in the Olympics. Nowadays Tren is The Wordls Most Exclusive Kayak Coach, coaching his son Merle, and his Nephew Kyler both on their way to Olympic careers themselves.

In this episode we find out what it is like to work in and grow a family-owned business, coach at the highest levels, and...

For 25 years, Chris trained special forces as a private contractor, developing systems for operating under extreme pressure. Founder of an elite combatIives methodology and inductee into the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame, he understands emotional control and decisive execution when the stakes are highest. He now translates those principles into practical strategies for transformation and lasting fulfillment.

In this episode Chris ...

Matt Schneider works with private practice owners who are excellent clinicians but were never trained to run scalable businesses. Since 2019, he has helped well over a hundred practices replace operational chaos with clear systems, stronger teams, and predictable profitability.

In this episode we talk about failure, rebuilding, and pivoting at a business owner and leader. I learned a lot in this one and so will you!

Matt can be fou...

Libby is my oldest child, and my favorite daughter (also my only daughter). She has leaned into the idea of business and capitalism since she was a little girl. In this episode we discuss her childhood ventures that led to much bigger things as a young adult. She is a dedicated fiddle musician who travels the nation competing at the highest level. Libby is an out of the box thinker, who will challenge the way most people approach l...

Kelly Chall is a running coach and performance specialist based in Clearwater, Florida. Married with two daughters, Kelly brings both the heart of a mom and the drive of an athlete to everything she does.

With over 10 years of experience as a personal trainer, Kelly recently channeled her passion into founding Chall Performance Coaching — a run coaching and performance nutrition business built on the belief that everyone is a...

Jeremy "Jungle Cat" Corbin is the owner of Jungle Cat Jiu Jitsu in Whitehouse, Texas. In Part 2 of this series, we receive an update on the progress of Jeremy and his wife Brittany as they learn about the life of entrepreneurs and business owners. We will check in with them periodically as they progress on their journey! Stay tuned to watch them grow in real-time.

Jeremy can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jungl...

Merle Long is a world class athlete who competes all around the globe for the Australian National Canoe Slalom Team. Merle's family owns a whitewater guide service that had him in the water at a young age. In this episode you will get a glimpse into the life of an athlete competing at the highest level. Merle sheds light on his diet, how he juggles school, workouts, and travel while still having a social life. I can tell you, few p...

Daryn Colledge is a world class athlete, with a Superbowl ring to prove it, a military veteran, and Entrepreneur. In this episode we discuss what it takes to operate at a high level in sport, in business, and even in marriage. Daryn weaves life lessons together with principles of wisdom, hard work, and ethics. There is a lot to learn in this conversation.

You can find Daryn:

Instagram:

@ the_colledge_experience

@corsoitaliansteak

@...

Jeremy and Angela are true community heroes. Jeremy is Vice President for a large electrical contractor that builds infrastructure in the Northwest. Angela is the mind behind the Nampa Family Justice Center, a cancer survivor, and a police officer for 27 years. In this episode we discuss how they and their family have tackled big problems in their community and at home. This one will make you cry.

Jeremy was born in the little town...

Josh Sprague is a serial entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and product designer based in Round Rock, Texas. He founded Orange Mud in 2012 after tearing apart a gun holster in his garage to build a better hydration pack. Fourteen years later, he runs three companies—Orange Mud (hydration gear), Seven Clay (custom apparel), and Anvil & Acre (fractional CMO services)—all bootstrapped, all profitable, all built from real...

Dr. Chad Woolner is the founder and clinical director of Brain Restore Centers Meridian and has spent the past 16 years helping patients solve complex and chronic health problems through a comprehensive, science-based, and systems-driven approach. Known for his ability to bridge the gap between traditional structural care and modern functional and neurological strategies, Dr. Woolner has helped thousands of patients find answers an...

Steven Hiscoe is also a veteran police officer with over 35 years experience. For the last 20 years he has specialized his career in the area of law enforcement training. Steve is an 8th degree black belt in Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, he is also the owner and Chief Instructor of Hiscoe Jiu-Jitsu located in Chilliwack BC. In this episode we discuss what it means to be a leader, what it takes to start and grow a business using systems and st...

Miyo Strong is the Program Director of Smart Defense. As a survivor and advocate, Miyo has taught self-defense for over a decade and has led programs for Temple MMA and Empower Self-Defense. After chasing down her photography goals and earning her master’s and craftsman degrees from Professional Photographers of America, Miyo decided to pursue Jiu Jitsu full time as a competitor and coach in 2016. A black belt under Johnny Ca...

Chad Lyman has combined his years of operational law enforcement and Mixed Martial Arts experience to emerge as one of the nation’s leading defensive tactics trainers. He is the consummate professional, trainer, and street cop whose dedication to students and the advancement of officer safety through modern tactics is unparalleled. His intensive study and experience led to development of the comprehensive intermediate use-of-...

Most people see the surface—the game lights, the scoreboard, the finished product. Michael tends to focus on what happens long before that: the little things, small habits, the conversations that shape how a team shows up when it matters. Whether he’s on the sidelines at Eagle High School or building something like Wild Things Coffee, he’s always paying attention to the details most people overlook the ones that q...

Mike Diaz is a 5th-degree black belt under Master Pedro Sauer and one of the senior instructors in the Sauer lineage. With nearly 30 years immersed in Jiu-Jitsu, he is known for combining technical precision with a deep focus on longevity, sustainability, and real-world effectiveness.

A former U.S. Marine, Mike began training in 1997 and earned his black belt in 2006. He is the founder of Park City Jiu Jitsu, where he has spent dec...

Jesse Aldous is an Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor and Business Broker with firsthand experience navigating growth, acquisition, and exit. After selling his own multi-location business, he served as Vice President of Business Development and Acquisitions for a private group, where he developed a disciplined approach to identifying, acquiring, and repositioning businesses.

He is widely regarded as a national expert in audiology acq...

Ari Knazan is a veteran law-enforcement officer, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, instructor, and co-founder of the Invictus Leo Collective — a movement dedicated to helping first responders become proficient in use of force matters.

Ari earned his BJJ black belt under Professor Keith Owen (RIP) in 2016 and is now a 3rd-degree BJJ black belt under Master Pedro Sauer. He also holds a 6th-degree black belt (2003) in Japanese Jiu...