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May 21, 2025 81 mins

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This week on Here's What We Know, we're welcoming back our very first three-time guest, Sam LaCrosse! From Olympic athletes to comedians, we've had some incredible conversations—but Sam always brings fresh, thought-provoking insights.

If you're looking for an honest, down-to-earth conversation about life, business, relationships, and staying true to your values—this episode is for you.


In This Episode:

  • The power of consistency in content creation and how it’s helped Sam (and can help you too!) stay ahead.
  • His bold leap from corporate life to building the Value Economics Academy—and scaling it with heart.
  • A candid chat on modern dating dynamics and the rise of the “passport bros” movement.
  • Why Sam believes therapy culture sometimes replaces valuable family conversations, and how self-reliance plays a role.
  • Insightful tips for entrepreneurs on building businesses that stay true to personal values.
  • A heartfelt look at how parenting is often misunderstood in today’s society as a “burden” instead of a source of fulfillment.


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Bio:

According to Sam, Sam LaCrosse is a nobody. He hasn’t done anything amazing. He is not extraordinary or impressive. He doesn’t even have a Wikipedia entry. He’s just an ordinary guy from Cleveland, Ohio, who now lives an ordinary life in Austin, Texas. But if you want to check him out, he’s the author of “Value Economics: The Study of Identity, writes blogs on dontreadthisblog.com, and hosts Don’t Listen to This Podcast. Sam is the CEO and founder of Don’t Do This, LLC, which makes no money. He is also a board member of Thrive Living Corporation and an ambassador for RallyCap Sports.


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realsamlax/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realsamlax/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realsamlax


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