King Moves: AI, Entrepreneur Success Lessons, Business Growth Tips, Personal Development & Insights for Ambitious Leaders

King Moves: AI, Entrepreneur Success Lessons, Business Growth Tips, Personal Development & Insights for Ambitious Leaders

In chess, one small move could change everything—and the same is true in business and life. In King Moves, co-hosts Ethan King (Atlanta, USA) and Justin King (Cape Town, South Africa)—not related, but equally obsessed with success—unpack the mindset shifts and strategic actions that lead to real, lasting breakthroughs. Ethan King is a serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of ”Wealth Beyond Money,” known for scaling multi-million-dollar brands and helping high achievers unlock financial and personal freedom. His latest book ”ChatGPT To Double Your Business In 90 Days” has sold thousands of copies, and is the how-to manual for your business to go from average to awesome with AI and automation. Justin King is a business growth strategist, speaker, and entrepreneur who has helped companies across multiple industries expand their impact and revenue. Together, they bring cross-continental insights to help you win in AI, leadership, business growth, and personal development—without the fluff. Why Listen to King Moves (formerly the Kingspiration podcast): 🚀 Artificial Intelligence & Innovation – How to use AI and cutting-edge tech to scale your business and leadership without losing authenticity 💡 Entrepreneurial Insights – Hard-earned lessons from real entrepreneurs who’ve built and scaled businesses 📈 Business Growth Tactics – Proven strategies for leadership, team building, and revenue acceleration 🔥 Mindset Shifts – The small moves that create unstoppable momentum and lasting success New Episodes Weekly: Hit subscribe and join a global community of ambitious founders and business leaders who are making bold moves and winning—one step at a time. 🎧 Listen now and take your next small move toward massive success!

Episodes

July 29, 2025 13 mins

What are you willing to give up to become the greatest in the world at what you do?

In this episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin dive deep into a powerful Japanese concept called Kodawari—an obsessive, meticulous commitment to mastering your craft. Whether it’s sushi, bow hunting, or business, this mindset separates the good from the legendary. But is it worth it?

Drawing from elite examples like Jiro Ono and Cameron Haynes, thi...

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Have you ever wondered if there's a deeper level of happiness you're missing?

In this thought-provoking episode of King Moves, hosts Ethan and Justin dive deep into the real definition of happiness, inspired by "The Courage to Be Disliked."

They challenge the common pursuit of personal freedom and ego-driven success, exploring a more profound, fulfilling alternative—living a life centered on contribution.

But does contribution tru...

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What if all those “coincidences” aren’t coincidences at all?

Ethan and Justin dive into one of the most unsettling—and empowering—questions you can ask yourself: Are you paying attention to the signs in your life, or are you dismissing them as random noise?

After a spine-tingling story from Ethan’s recent cruise vacation, our hosts wrestle with synchronicity, neuroscience, and the possibility that the universe (or your subconscious...

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The boss who ignores you…

the friend who ghosts you…

the partner who “just doesn’t get it”…

Why do they all feel like versions of the same headache?

Ethan and Justin swing a wrecking ball at polite self-help and declare: every challenge in your life is a relationship problem in disguise.

Drawing on The Courage to Be Disliked and their own hard knocks, they expose how your craving for applause—at work, in friendships, and in love—q...

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What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn’t the trauma itself—but the story you keep telling yourself about it?

In this no-holds-barred conversation, Ethan and Justin dismantle the sacred cow of “trauma equals destiny.”

Borrowing insights from Adlerian psychology—and their own gut-punch life moments—they argue that pain is optional, meaning is everything, and you might be staging your own tragedy just to stay comfortable.

What ...

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The saying goes, "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." But what if turning your passion into a business actually destroys it?

In this episode, American entrepreneur Ethan King and South African entrepreneur Justin King unpack the hidden traps of going pro.

Is passion enough?

Can talent really translate into income?

And what happens when your favorite thing suddenly has to pay the bills?

From speaking on big s...

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Is the "stay hard" gospel pushing you toward bankruptcy...of body, bank account, and spirit?

In this incendiary episode of King Moves, entrepreneurs Ethan King (Atlanta) and Justin King (Cape Town) flip the script on the cult of endless grind preached by David Goggins and the Iron Cowboy.

They argue that for 99% of us, mimicking ultramasochists could be a shortcut to knee surgery, divorce, and burned‑out businesses.

Justin brands t...

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Have you ever been ghosted? Are you guilty of ghosting?

In this episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin call out the silent killer of business momentum: lack of responsiveness.

Your ability—or failure—to reply sends a message louder than your words. It’s not just about missed messages; it’s about missed respect, missed opportunities, and missed growth.

Responsiveness is polite and it’s powerful.

When you ignore, delay, or disappear...

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What do you do when life knocks you flat—and takes your identity with it?

In this brutally honest episode, Justin King opens up about his upcoming shoulder surgery and the emotional spiral of losing the physical outlet that fuels him.

But this isn’t just a personal story—it’s a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck, sidelined, or slipping.

With Ethan’s strategic mindset coaching and reframes, the conversation transforms from self-p...

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Are you unknowingly making people distrust you?

In this episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin break down three primal, often overlooked signals that can make or break how people perceive you.

From waves to handshakes to toasts, these social rituals have ancient origins—and they still influence trust today.

Whether you're navigating a boardroom, a networking event, or a late-night jog, your gestures speak before you do. Learn how ...

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Do you only want the applause?

Or do you want to be the speaker they remember and rehire?

If you want to improve your public speaking and presentation skills, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

We’re joined by our very first guest, Rich Mulholland—a master of commanding stages and captivating audiences around the world.

Rich breaks down what it really takes to build a speaking career, from storytelling and entertainment to...

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Are you doing enough today to live long enough to live forever?

In this episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin dive into the provocative concept of longevity escape velocity—the idea that medical advancements may soon allow you to extend your life faster than time takes it away. But this isn’t sci-fi...it’s science accelerating through AI and biotechnology, and it’s happening faster than you think.

But here's the catch: only the h...

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What’s up with the sober-curious trend? And how does it impact business, the economy, and life?

In this episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin unpack the rising tide of sober curiosity and what it says about our evolving relationship with alcohol, identity, and connection.

From wine country tours to mocktail menus and Heineken Zero at the braai, this conversation spans cultures, continents, and consciousness.

It’s not about demoni...

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Make sure you take care of you first.

In this energizing conversation, Ethan and Justin King break down the concept of "daily vitamins" — not just supplements, but the essential personal habits that keep you mentally, emotionally, and physically strong.

Inspired by a Jesse Itzler newsletter, they share their own non-negotiables for feeling alive and crushing the day. But here's the twist: it's not about rigid routines or checking e...

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What if doing something hard is the only way to truly find you?

In this episode, Justin King redefines what it means to “do hard things.”

After running ten marathons in ten days, he’s not preaching pain for pain’s sake—but instead unpacking the mindset that transforms struggle into self-awareness.

This isn't about proving you're the toughest in the room. It’s about making smart decisions in the face of adversity and walking away wi...

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Do you feel a twinge of jealousy when someone else wins?

How can you channel that into something beneficial?

In this episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin explore a word you’ve probably never heard—Mudita—and how it could be the missing link between frustration and freedom. They unpack why your ego flinches when others succeed and how a hidden mindset might be sabotaging your potential.

Ethan shares a surprising story involving a...

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What do Amazon, Pepsi, and Google have in common?

They all had terrible original names—and changed them.

In this episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin pull back the curtain on their own name change, from Kingspiration to King Moves, and unpack the real reasons behind rebranding.

It’s not about hype. It’s about alignment.

From corporate giants to personal brands, this conversation challenges you to ask: Is your name holding you ba...

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Are you grinding so hard that you’re sabotaging your own success?

In this powerful episode of King Moves, Justin shares the mental and physical lessons behind running 10 marathons in 10 days—and why pushing to your limit every day is the wrong move.

Ethan draws the parallel to business, where most leaders are stuck redlining, mistaking constant hustle for real preparation.

Together, they break down how to stay ready without wreckin...

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Is spending $200 a month on AI a bold business move—or just throwing money at shiny tech?

One of the hosts did it.

And in this episode, he shares why—and what happened next.

From booking flights on autopilot to creating personalized content at scale, ChatGPT Pro’s “Operator” tool is pushing the limits of what AI can do for you.

But here's the catch: it’s still clunky, still new… and still wildly powerful.

This conversation breaks d...

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Do you ever feel like there’s just never enough time? That no matter how hard you push, your schedule stays full, and your to-do list never ends? What if the problem isn’t time—but hidden addictions running your work life?

In this episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin expose the five biggest workplace addictions that keep entrepreneurs and leaders stuck in cycles of stress and inefficiency. From the need to always be “on” to the ...

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