The Real SOP

Episode 12: Mastering Your Mind

Life will always bring pressure. The question is: how will you respond?

In Episode 12 of The Real SOP, Mike and Ryan explore the connection between mindset, emotional regulation, and peak performance. Through conversations about focus, awareness, gratitude, and mental resilience, they discuss how our internal world shapes the way we experience every challenge, opportunity, and relationship.

Throughout t...

Episode 11: Identities

Who are you... and who have you convinced yourself you are?

In Episode 11 of The Real SOP, weexplore the powerful connection between identity, the subconscious mind, and personal transformation. They discuss how the stories we tell ourselves shape our behaviors, beliefs, and decisions, often without us even realizing it.

Throughout the conversation, they dive into topics like alter egos, visualization, subconsci...

Episode 10: Leadership Styles

What makes a great leader?

In Episode 10 of The Real SOP, we explore the idea that there isn't one perfect leadership style. The best leaders understand their own strengths and weaknesses, adapt to different situations, and know when to challenge, support, listen, or step in.

Throughout the conversation, they discuss the balance between accountability and compassion, why difficult conversations are essent...

Episode 9: Emotional Attachments

What are you holding onto that's holding you back?

In Episode 9 of The Real SOP, we explore the powerful role emotional attachments play in shaping our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. From the stories we tell ourselves to the emotions we carry every day, they discuss how these attachments can influence our decisions, limit our growth, and keep us stuck in unhealthy patterns.

Throughout the conv...

Episode 8: Attachments, Acceptance & Triggers

What if the things holding you back aren't your circumstances, but your attachments to them?

In this episode of The Real SOP, we explore how attachment shapes our emotions, why acceptance is one of the most powerful tools for personal growth, and how our triggers often point to deeper wounds that still need healing.

Rather than avoiding difficult emotions, they discuss how understandin...

What does it really mean to live authentically?

In this episode, we dive deep into authenticity, identity, conformity, courage, self-awareness, and the fear of being fully seen. We discuss why so many people shrink themselves to fit in, how social pressure shapes our decisions, and why true fulfillment comes from living in alignment with who you actually are.

From the psychology behind conformity to the power of brutal honesty, this ...

Most people spend their lives drowning in noise, overthinking every decision, and ignoring the one thing trying to guide them the entire time: intuition.

In Episode 6 of The Real SOP Podcast, we dive deep into intuition, stillness, energy, gut feelings, synchronicities, meditation, emotional awareness, and the hidden power of learning to quiet your mind.

This conversation explores:
• Why intuition feels so real
• How overthinki...

In this episode of The Real S.O.P Podcast, Mike and Taylor explore holistic healing and what it really means. This conversation dives deep into the idea that healing isn’t just physical, it’s energetic, emotional, and spiritual too.They unpack:• Why your brain is like a muscle • The science behind vibration, frequency, and the observer effect• The hidden power of silence, meditation, and going inwardIf you’ve ever...

In Episode 4 of The Real S.O.P Podcast, Mike and Taylor break down why emotional intelligence is the real competitive advantage in business and leadership. From high-pressure moments to everyday conversations, they unpack how mastering your emotions directly impacts income, influence, and impact.If you want to earn more, lead better, and stay calm when it counts, this episode is for you.New episodes coming soon.Subscribe and join u...

In this episode, Mike and Taylor break down what leadership really means and why it’s not about titles, power, or position. Leadership is the human job of taking care of people.They unpack the difference between a boss and a true leader, why accountability starts with self-leadership, and how creating a safe environment unlocks your team’s full potential. If you want to grow as a leader in business, at home, or in your ...

Mike and Taylor dive into men’s mental health, discussing the pressures men face, the silent struggle with depression, and societal expectations like the “John Wayne syndrome.” They explore the challenges of identity, the importance of safe spaces, and how honesty can start the healing process. Plus, they share practical tools for coping, including box breathing, gratitude exercises, and practicing self-discipline...

Welcome to The Real SOP 🎙️ | Episode 1: Meet Mike & Taylor
In our very first episode of The Real SOP, we’re sharing who we are, where we’ve come from, and why we started this podcast.Meet your hosts, Mike and Taylor, as they tell you about the real stories behind their careers, fatherhood, leadership, and personal growth. From door-to-door sales on 100% commission to leading a $35M company, and from battling anx...