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Don't Start a Business Until You Watch This - Wrong Partners Will Destroy You | S2S Ep. 529

The wrong business partner will cost you everything. Here's how to know who to trust.Most businesses fail not because of a bad idea, bad product, or bad timing. They fail because of bad PARTNERS. People who don't share your values. People who steal. People who see you as a paycheck instead of a partner. People who make "doggy bags" to take home instead of building the table with you.In this raw conversation, Eric Thomas, CJ Quinney, Karl Phillips, and Jemal King break down the brutal truth about business partnerships - what destroys them, - what makes them work, - Why starting small is the only path to building big, - And real proof this approach works (six-figure real estate checks, zero student debt, generational wealth from $50/paycheck).This is Part 2 of our two-part series. If you missed Part 1 (Episode 528), go watch the wife haircut debate now!CHAPTERS:Chapters00:00:00 Opening: Be Faithful Over the Small Stuff - That's How God Knows You're Serious00:01:20 Stop Looking for Permission - The CJ Partnership Model00:02:28 Why Most People Want Savages But Won't Become One00:12:00 The 115 Years of Committed Relationships at This Table00:13:38 The Book Reveal: What We're Uniquely Qualified to Talk About00:14:56 Building Your Table With Family vs Strangers - The Dinner Table Analogy00:39:41 The Contract Story: When CJ Put ET First Without Being Asked00:17:46 Leverage: The Tire Iron Principle and Why You Need Different Strengths00:00:27 Stop Focusing on the Big Stuff - The Cam Newton Lesson00:22:41 Warren Buffett at 94: Why Most Wealth Comes After 4000:53:52 Yanni Graduates Debt-Free: How a 529 Plan Paid for Michigan State00:35:53 The pizza story: Why Your People Won't Steal From You00:47:29 The 1% Conference Announcement: April 16-17 in Chicago🔴 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: 💎 JOIN THE S2S PATREON COMMUNITYGet behind-the-scenes access, live recordings, Q&A sessions, random pop-up dialogues, and exclusive content with ET, Karl, CJ, and Jemal. Plus access to Eric's speeches as we go live.👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/S2SPodcast120🎟️ THE 1% CONFERENCE - CHICAGO | APRIL 16-18, 2026Don't just attend. Ascend. Eric Thomas & world-class speakers including Jameis Winston, Inky Johnson, Wallstreet Trapper, Earn Your Leisure, and more. 3 days. 12,000 people. Total transformation.- Day 1: Women's Day- Day 2: Men's Day- Day 3: VIP Family DayTickets on sale now: https://etonepercent.com📱 FOLLOW S2S ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/s2spodcast🎧 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-to-success/id123456789⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS:- Employees at a pizza shop ordered 17 pizzas right before closing and took them all home for free - that's what happens when people don't care about your business like you do- It's not about family vs strangers - it's about shared values vs survival mode- People in survival mode will take from you; people who share your values will build with you- Candis called Eric about the contract split to make sure it was fair - she protected the family before anyone even asked- Stop focusing on the "main thing" - Eric didn't chase Cam Newton, he built relationships with Cam's parents and brother, which gave him better access- Warren Buffett made 90% of his wealth after age 65 - compound interest and starting early matters more than you think- Average American family has $2,000 in savings - that's the crisis most people don't talk about- Jemal’s daughter will graduate Michigan State debt-free and is going to med school - and it all started with a $50 per paycheck investment, made consistently for 25 years- Karl transformed from employee mindset to cashing six-figure real estate checks by applying these principles- When you build with people who do, you can go to sleep knowing everyone has each other's back🏠 ABOUT THE SECRET TO SUCCESS PODCAST:Join Eric Thomas (ET, The Hip Hop Preacher), CJ Quinney, Karl Phillips, and Jemal King - alongside their wives Dede, Candis, Tamesha, and Camile - as they share their real lives, real struggles, and real wins. This isn't just another motivational podcast - it's raw, unfiltered conversations showing you that if we can do it, you can too. From real estate to marriage, business to family, faith to finances - we're living it and sharing it all so you can learn with us and through us.The mission? To help you realize that YOU CAN DO IT. Life throws wrenches at all of us, but with vision, belief, and the right community, success is possible.Hosted by:- Eric Thomas (@etthehiphoppreacher) - #1 Motivational Speaker in the World- Karl Phillips - Producer, Creative Director- CJ Quinney - Strategic Brand Architect- Jemal King - Real Estate Investor, EntrepreneurNew episodes every week. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.© 2026 Eric Thomas & Associates. All Rights Reserved.

She Cut Her Hair Without Asking - We Called The WIVES In | Fair or Foul? #528

💇‍♀️ She cut her hair SHORT without warning. He feels blindsided. Who's wrong?When does a "personal decision" stop being personal in a marriage? A husband writes in after 13 years together: his wife cut her hair really short without mentioning it, and when he brought it up, she said it was a personal decision that didn't require his input. Fair or foul?This question sparked the BIGGEST debate we've had in a while - and we didn't just debate it ourselves. We called THE WIVES in live on the podcast. Dede, Camile, Candis, and Tamesha weigh in with perspectives that might surprise you. Plus: Jemal & Camile's Bobby Brown and New Edition concert experience, why "becoming a savage" matters more than wanting one, Karl's six-figure real estate confidence shift, and a powerful conversation about God wanting more for you than you want for yourself.This is Part 1 of 2 - Part 2 (Episode 530) drops the most powerful generational wealth story we've ever shared. You don't want to miss it.🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS: - "Fair for her own personal womanhood, but foul for the marriage" - marriage requires consideration beyond individual rights - After years of marriage, you should know what matters to your spouse - it's not about permission, it's about partnership - In order to attract a savage, you gotta become a savage - stop waiting for someone to blow you up - Iron sharpens iron - your growth elevates everyone around you - God has already blessed you with jobs, relationships, opportunities - you lost them because you didn't become - You can't be done with Michael Jordan - become irreplaceable in every area of your life - The 1% Conference: One day for men, one day for women to build yourselves up, then one day together to build each other upCHAPTERS:Chapters00:00:00 Opening: When Your Circle Is Killing at the Highest Level00:00:59 Welcome and Team Introductions: Dr. King and the Barefoot Bruce Lee00:03:00 The New Edition Concert Experience: Front Row With Your Bride00:08:45 Concert Legends: From Maxwell to Celine Dion and the 3D Hologram00:12:46 Fair or Foul: She Cut Her Hair Without Asking00:14:10 The Men Weigh In: Permission, Communication, or Her Body Her Choice?00:25:23 Calling the Wives: Candis, Camille, DeDe, and Tamesha Sound Off00:35:50 The Marriage Blueprint: Know Your Person and Pick Your Battles00:43:45 Don't Worship Silence: The Difference Between Peace and Avoiding Conflict00:45:00 The One Percent Conference Vision: Men, Women, and Unity00:49:00 The Two-Man Versus the One-in-Waiting: CJ's Platform Philosophy00:51:15 Iron Sharpens Iron: Becoming a Savage to Attract Savages00:52:23 Closing: The Conference Is About Becoming, Not Being Saved🔴 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOZGbbU9wctEV8z6-0SL7FQ?sub_confirmation=1💎 JOIN THE S2S PATREON COMMUNITY Get behind-the-scenes access, live recordings, Q&A sessions, random pop-up dialogues, and exclusive content with ET, Karl, CJ, and Jemal. Plus access to Eric's speeches as we go live. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/S2SPodcast120🎟️ THE 1% CONFERENCE - CHICAGO | APRIL 16-18, 2026 Don't just attend. Ascend. Eric Thomas & world-class speakers including:- Jameis Winston, - Inky Johnson, - Wallstreet Trapper, - Earn Your Leisure, and much, much more. 3 days. 12,000 people. Total transformation. - Day 1: Women's Day - Day 2: Men's Day - Day 3: VIP Family Day Tickets on sale now: https://etonepercent.com📱 FOLLOW S2S ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/s2spodcast🎧 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GrMsi1Cxj3nipnI9HR1QX?si=1d80bc2eec934bef🎧 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-to-success/id123456789🏠 ABOUT THE SECRET TO SUCCESS PODCAST: Join Eric Thomas (ET, The Hip Hop Preacher), CJ Quinney, Karl Phillips, and Jemal King as they share their real lives, real struggles, and real wins. This isn't just another motivational podcast - it's raw, unfiltered conversations showing you that if we can do it, you can too. From real estate to marriage, business to family, faith to finances - we're living it and sharing it all so you can learn with us and through us.The mission? To help you realize that YOU CAN DO IT. Life throws wrenches at all of us, but with vision, belief, and the right community, success is possible.Hosted by: - Eric Thomas (@etthehiphoppreacher) - #1 Motivational Speaker in the World - CJ Quinney - Strategic Brand Architect - Karl Phillips - Producer, Creative Director- Jemal King - Real Estate Investor, EntrepreneurNew episodes every week. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. © 2026 Eric Thomas & Associates. All Rights Reserved.

👉 Most People Fail Because They Follow the Rules (That Weren’t Made for Them) #527

Most people don’t fail because they lack effort.They fail because they follow rules and advice that were never designed for their real life.In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, the conversation challenges one of the most common traps in personal growth: living by general advice instead of personal strategy.This episode breaks down why:What works for others often fails for youGeneric advice ignores context, timing, and personal tendenciesHigh performers don’t just work hard — they study patternsRules, stats, and analytics are useful… but dangerous when followed blindlyReal growth requires a personal “scouting report” for your life, marriage, money, and leadershipThrough stories from sports, business, relationships, and real life, this episode shows why winners don’t just follow instructions — they observe, adjust, and execute based on their specific situation.If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck, this episode will help you understand why — and what to do differently.Chapters00:00:00 Opening: Stop Negotiating With Fear00:00:52 Welcome and Team Introductions: The Q1 Focus Energy00:01:28 Back in My Day: From Arcade Games to Roblox00:08:31 Analytics vs The Scouting Report: Why One Size Doesn't Fit All00:09:58 The Dan Campbell Effect: When to Go For It on Fourth Down00:12:38 The Gazelle Mentality: How ET Learned to Observe and Survive00:33:03 Brian Cox and the Film Room: The Cheat Code to Success00:48:11 ET's Two-Home Challenge: Creating Unity in Unique Circumstances00:50:20 The Mother-in-Law Revelation: Understanding What Really Matters00:53:45 Millionaire Moments with Karl: Your Side Hustle Becomes Your Main Hustle00:55:55 Closing: Hit Fear in the Mouth and Do Your Scouting Report👇 Next steps:Subscribe for weekly conversations on mindset, leadership, and performanceShare this episode with someone who keeps following the rules but isn’t getting resultsStop copying success. Start studying what actually works for you.Transformation beats information — every time.

Every Result Has a Belief Behind It #525

Most people think belief is a feeling.This episode makes a different case.Your beliefs are visible — not in what you say, but in the results you keep producing.In this continuation of last week’s conversation, we break down why people can have information, opportunity, and effort — yet still see the same outcomes year after year. The issue isn’t hustle or knowledge. It’s what you truly believe is possible, allowed, or worth fully committing to.This episode explores how partial belief leads to partial commitment — and how that shows up everywhere: finances, relationships, faith, confidence, leadership, and decision-making.We talk about:Why belief always leaves evidenceHow effort without full belief creates cycles, not progressThe difference between participating and fully stepping inWhy your environment reinforces what you believeHow results quietly reveal where commitment stopsThis isn’t motivation.It’s a mirror.If you’ve been doing the right things but still seeing the same results, this episode may explain why.EPISODE CHAPTERS:Chapters00:00:00 Opening: The Practice Squad Mentality - You Don't Have to Be Perfect00:01:50 Caleb Williams and the Ben Johnson Effect: Learning to See the Field00:02:38 Stop Sleeping With the Enemy: Why Your Circle Is Keeping You Broke00:03:09 It Burns My Heart: The Real Reason We Talk About Money00:04:37 Let It Burn: When Your Credit Score Controls Your Destiny00:07:42 God Said You Should Lend, Not Borrow: The Biblical Case for Wealth00:09:46 Vengeance Is Mine: When People Owe You and God Is Teaching You00:10:51 The Conference Invitation: Why You Need to Be in the Room00:13:43 The Million House Story: How Carl Made It With and Good Credit00:14:47 They Don't Want You in That Neighborhood: The Truth About Real Estate Gatekeeping00:19:02 The Wizard of Oz Revelation: Everything You Need Is Already Inside You00:21:27 Karl's Six-Figure Check Moment: When Belief Became Reality00:23:51 The Dynasty Trust Attorney: When Doors Only Open at Certain Net Worth Levels00:24:24 DeDe Said This Was the Best Christmas: When Communication Transforms Marriage00:29:11 The Briefing to His Daughter: How Money Changed Karl's Family Language00:31:01 Putting Money in Her Account: The Wisdom Jamal Gave Karl About His Wife00:44:21 Just Believe: The Song, The Message, The Breakthrough00:38:13 Every Result Has a Belief Behind It: Karl's Transformation Explained00:49:56 Paycheck to Prosperity: The New System Mall and Karl Are Building00:58:59 Work Your Work in the Morning, Evening Let Not Your Hands Be Idle00:58:05 Turn the Light Switch Off: Carl's Million Dollar Moment00:40:04 April 16-18 in Chicago: The 1% Solutions Gathering Announcement01:06:15 Closing: Focus on This Opportunity With All Your Might👉 Register for the ET One Percent Solution Conferencehttps://etonepercent.com👉 Subscribe to the Secret to Success Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@S2SPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1👉 Follow S2S on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/s2spodcast👉 Join the S2S Patreon for exclusive content & live conversationshttps://www.patreon.com/c/S2SPodcast120

Why Everyone’s Talking About the Chicago Bears Right Now — And What It Shows About Turnarounds #524

Everyone’s talking about the Chicago Bears right now (or at least Jemal thinks so), and while a new coach matters, the real shift runs deeper.This episode breaks down a powerful truth about real turnarounds: the players didn’t change — the perspective did.Same roster.Same city.Same pressure.What changed was how the game was being seen, understood, and approached. And once that shifted, the results followed.Using the Bears as a real-world case study, this conversation explores why so many people stay stuck year after year. Not because they lack ability or effort, but because they keep trying to do more instead of learning to see differently.This isn’t about starting over.It’s about building on what’s already there.🎯 In this episode, you’ll hear about:Why turnarounds don’t require new talent, just clearer perspectiveHow guidance and coaching change what you notice and how you moveThe difference between repeating a year and actually creating a new oneWhat happens when you stop chasing more and start maximizing what you already haveWhether it’s your life, your career, your finances, or your faith — this message applies far beyond football.Chapters00:00:00 Opening: Can You See Me Now? The Chicago Bears Energy00:01:26 Welcome and Team Introductions: The Helmet Comes Out00:05:16 Bears Fever: From Last Place to First in the Division00:08:45 The Ben Johnson Effect: Why Coaching Changes Everything00:20:17 New Year or Another Year? The Choice Is Yours00:26:56 Don't Start Over—Keep Building: The Skyscraper Mentality00:32:00 The Coaching Conversation: Carl's Real Estate Transformation Begins00:33:45 From Crisis to Clarity: Carl's COVID Real Estate Story00:36:34 The Equity Revelation: Money in the Bricks00:43:05 The Six-Figure Check: Carl's First Major Real Estate Win00:46:00 Why We Talk About Money: ET's Passionate Defense00:50:04 Stop Listening to Broke People: Reading the Coverage of Wealth00:51:26 Outro and Call to Action👉 Register for the ET One Percent Solution Summit (Chicago)Real perspective. Real tools. Real turnaround conversations.https://etonepercent.com👉 Subscribe to the Secret to Success Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@S2SPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1👉 Follow us on Instagram for daily perspective shifts & behind-the-scenes momentshttps://www.instagram.com/s2spodcast👉 Join the S2S Patreon for exclusive episodes, live conversations, and deeper breakdownshttps://www.patreon.com/c/S2SPodcast120