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The One Percent Podcast
Hosted by Avi Wizwer · EN
This podcast encourages self-improvement and working towards the best version of yourself. The goal is to grow 1% better daily in any aspect of your life. With each episode, there will be either topics chosen by you, the viewers, or topics I would like to discuss that could better our lives.
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Shark Tank Rejected Us… And It Saved Our Company
2w ago01:05:31Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In today's episode, I sit down with Sam Nebel, founder of Good Wipes, for one of the most honest conversations about entrepreneurship, rejection, relationships, mental health, and self-growth. This isn’t just a conversation about business. It’s about identity, purpose, resilience, and becoming the person capable of handling success. Sam opens up about:- Getting rejected by Shark Tank- Building a company while feeling misunderstood- The loneliness of entrepreneurship- Sacrificing relationships for success- IBS, health, fitness, and wellness- Why rejection can become redirection- The truth about building a business nobody seesFollow Sam and Goodwipes!https://www.instagram.com/sammarcus1foreverhttps://www.instagram.com/goodwipesFollow The Podcast Below!Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/theonepercentpodcast_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theonepercentpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5f7aErUSHmHH81NULrRy9O?si=QcDy2tTlQIuRU_nFQoDNhwhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-percent-podcast/id1627816697Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:15 How Good Wipes Started07:20 Shark Tank Rejection11:05 Business Lessons That Apply To Life16:55 The Truth About Entrepreneurship22:00 Getting In Your Own Way25:40 Relationships & Entrepreneurship31:40 Feeling Misunderstood35:45 Dream Partnerships & Building Connections38:10 Fitness, Health & IBS50:45 Authenticity & Social Media56:40 Mental Health & Finding Balance
Transcribe →What's Actually Happening To America Right Now
Apr 2801:30:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the One Percent Podcast, we dive into a conversation most people avoid and what’s really happening to America right now. Why does everything feel more divided? Why does it feel like we’re not even living in the same reality anymore? Lastly, how did politics become something that’s affecting our friendships, relationships… even our sense of identity? In this episode, we break down: - The real reason America feels more divided than ever, - How social media is quietly shaping your reality, - Why young men feel more lost than ever before, - The truth about modern dating and shifting dynamics, - What responsibility actually means in today’s world, - How to find direction when everything feels uncertainTimestamps:0:00 – Why This Conversation Matters1:34 – “This Is Still the Best Country in the World”3:10 – Why Americans Don’t Agree on Reality Anymore5:23 – The Difference Between Disagreement vs. Different Realities8:31 – How Politics Is Destroying Relationships & Families10:29 – The Last Time America Felt Truly United12:02 – Why Patriotism Feels Political Now15:59 – Should People Even Care About Politics?18:06 – The “God-Shaped Hole” and Why People Turn to Politics22:14 – Where America Started Losing Its Way23:50 – Epstein, Power, and Why People Feel Distrustful26:21 – The Rise of Nihilism in Young Men30:00 – Why So Many Men Feel Lost Right Now33:30 – The Truth About Feminism, Power, and Culture36:00 – Why Dating Feels So Broken Today39:43 – Are Modern Expectations Unrealistic?41:20 – Trauma, Dating, and Why People Hurt Each Other44:04 – Finding Your “North Star” in Life47:31 – Why You Feel Like You’re Falling Behind51:02 – What To Do If You Don’t Know What You Want57:48 – How to Actually Figure Out Your Purpose1:00:16 – The Biggest Lie We Tell Ourselves1:04:48 – Why Doing Life Alone Will Hold You Back1:07:44 – The Loneliness Epidemic Explained1:09:06 – Why Communication Is Dying1:14:57 – The Biggest Problem in Humanity Right NowFollow Sagnik:https://www.instagram.com/thesagnikbasuwww.youtube.com/@UCUwNIwinxtTfEqezxoNbHeQ Follow the journey!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/theonepercentpodcast_TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theonepercentpodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5f7aErUSHmHH81NULrRy9O?si=QcDy2tTlQIuRU_nFQoDNhwhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-percent-podcast/id1627816697
Transcribe →Why So Many Men Feel Lost Today
Apr 1401:21:11Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of the One Percent Podcast. In this episode, we have a deep and vulnerable conversation about the struggles many people—especially men—face in modern society. From feelings of loneliness and loss to the search for purpose, identity, and inner peace, this discussion challenges how we think about happiness and fulfillment.Together, they explore profound questions such as: Why do so many people feel disconnected despite being more “connected” than ever?What does it mean to discover your true self?How can we overcome fear, shame, and societal expectations?Is happiness found in success, status, and material wealth—or within?How does our relationship with time and mortality shape the way we live?Blake also shares his personal journey—from experiencing deep inner struggles to finding peace through self-reflection and spiritual growth. This conversation is a reminder that life moves quickly, and the key to fulfillment lies in remembering who we truly are and living with intention every single day.If you’ve ever questioned your purpose or felt the weight of modern life, this episode will leave you inspired to look within and heal from the things you know are holding you back.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & Reuniting with Blake02:00 – What Men Struggle With Most Today05:00 – The Silent Epidemic: Feeling Lost and Lonely08:30 – Lust, Shame, and Modern Temptations12:00 – Social Media and the Illusion of Connection16:00 – The Fabricated Definition of Happiness20:00 – “You Are Not Your Body” – Discovering the True Self25:00 – Gratitude and Shifting Your Perspective30:00 – How Fast Time Passes & The Value of Youth34:00 – Facing Yourself: The Courage to Change38:00 – Blake’s Biggest Fear: Not Fulfilling His Purpose42:00 – From Suicidal Thoughts to Inner Peace46:00 – Building a Relationship with the Creator52:00 – Religion: Division or Unity?58:00 – Remember Who You Are
Transcribe →The Dark Side Of Building A Billion Dollar Company
Mar 1600:44:07Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. Today, we sit down with entrepreneur Yash Daftry, Founder of Fanbase, a platform that helps creators sell digital products, memberships, and communities online. What started as an idea has grown into a platform that processes over $1 billion in annual volume and serves thousands of creators. But behind the success is a truth most people don’t talk about. Yash shares why being a CEO might be the hardest job in the world, the sacrifices entrepreneurs make, and why success often doesn’t feel the way people expect it to. We also dive into the biggest misconception about entrepreneurship, the pressure that comes with building something big, why your environment determines your success, and what it really takes to build generational wealth. This conversation explores the mindset, discipline, and self-awareness required to pursue greatness — and the cost that can come with it. As always, thank you for all your support on each episode!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/theonepercentpodcast_https://www.instagram.com/yashdaftaryTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theonepercentpodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5f7aErUSHmHH81NULrRy9O?si=QcDy2tTlQIuRU_nFQoDNhwTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction00:40 – What Yash’s Company Actually Does02:15 – Why Being a CEO Is The Worst?05:00 – Is Work-Life Balance a Myth for Entrepreneurs?07:45 – The Biggest Misconception About Entrepreneurship09:20 – Why Success Never Feels Like Enough14:00 – Does Money Actually Buy Happiness?23:20 – Why Your Environment Determines Your Success31:30 – The Difference Between Being Rich and Being Wealthy39:30 – The Truth About Starting a Business
Transcribe →“I Quit My Job At 100 Downloads" - And How It Changed Everything
Feb 301:50:06Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Calum Johnson, host of The Calum Johnson Show. Most people know him for his incredible conversations with high-level guests. We got to know Calum Johnson before the 250,000 subscribers. Before the fame, and before the thousands of downloads on each episode. We talk honestly about what it means to bet on yourself before the results show up — why he quit a stable job, to remove the safety net, and choosing commitment over comfort. At the time he left his job, the podcast was only getting around 100 downloads. No momentum. No guarantees. No clear sign that it would work. This isn’t a highlight-reel conversation. It’s about the uncomfortable middle. creating when nobody is watching, believing before validation exists. The difference between interest and real commitment. Why most people quit right before momentum arrives. Letting go of outcomes and focusing on the process. What success actually costs in the long term. Follow Calum's Journeyhttps://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1https://www.instagram.com/thecalumjohnsonshowhttp://www.youtube.com/@UCuvjQYKukKjVyhSVxQibgOw Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/theonepercentpodcast_TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theonepercentpodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5f7aErUSHmHH81NULrRy9O?si=QcDy2tTlQIuRU_nFQoDNhwTimestamps:00:00 Why great things start in small rooms08:45 Belief before validation13:30 Quitting a job at 100 downloads18:30 Removing the safety net26:00 “Flirting” with your goals vs committing31:00 Everyone is already consistent36:30 Detaching from numbers and outcomes45:00 The moment momentum finally shifted57:00 The loneliness of believing in yourself1:06:00 Why most people quit too early1:15:00 Choosing long-term discomfort over comfort1:24:00 Redefining what success actually means1:33:00 Consistency over intensity1:42:00 What people misunderstand about growth
Transcribe →From Addiction to Million Dollar Hat Brand (The Aug11 Story)
Jan 601:50:38Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In this week's episode, we sat down with Johnny Persón, founder of the hat company Aug 11, one of the fastest-growing hat brands in the world. Behind the seven-figure brand, Johnny faced numerous struggles in his life. We sat down and spoke about his early childhood struggles of childhood trauma and using the void he felt early on to escape from his reality due to drugs. We discuss what addiction actually feels like from the inside, to facing jail time and almost losing it all. This is the untold story of how one conversation with his little sister completely changed his life. Johnny's Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/jrp.cohttps://www.instagram.com/aug11coInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/theonepercentpodcast_TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theonepercentpodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5f7aErUSHmHH81NULrRy9O?si=QcDy2tTlQIuRU_nFQoDNhwhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-percent-podcast/id1627816697Timestamps:00:00 - Why This Episode Matters2:00 – A God Moment That Confirmed This Conversation4:26 – Building a Successful Brand While Feeling Empty7:30 – The “God-Shaped Hole” Behind Addiction9:07 – Why Two Kids From the Same Home Turn Out Differently10:52 – Genetics, Environment, and Predisposition to Addiction13:36 – Growing Up Around Prison, Alcohol, and Instability16:20 – The Heavy Responsibility of Becoming a Man17:10 – How Choosing the Wrong Woman Can Derail Your Life20:57 – How Alcoholics Anonymous Taught Him Discipline & Manhood22:46 – What Addiction Actually Feels Like From the Inside23:35 – “This Is What Normal Feels Like” (First Pills)27:52 – When Addiction Stops Being Manageable30:00 – The Lowest Nights and Loss of Control32:47 – The Phone Call From Jail That Changed Everything34:27 – Hearing His 7-Year-Old Sister’s Voice36:08 – Realizing He Became the Man He Swore He’d Never Be40:53 – Fear of Repeating Your Parents’ Mistakes43:24 – Divorce, Betrayal, and Family Chaos46:58 – How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adult Relationships52:30 – Seeing Your Parents as Human for the First Time54:23 – Abandonment Wounds and Relationship Patterns57:42 – Why Love Doesn’t Need Chaos1:03:16 – Rebuilding Self-Worth After Heartbreak1:30:00 – Healing Without Losing Your Edge as a Man1:55:00 – Final Lessons on Purpose, Discipline, and Growth
Transcribe →Men Crave Intimacy..But Never Talk About It
Dec 2201:19:23Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. As always, thank you for your continued support of each episode. In this episode, we sat down with my two good friends from The Journey Podcast, John Scafiddi and Zach Cummings. We examine in depth the conversations men rarely have out loud — fear of vulnerability, intimacy, commitment, and what it actually means to love and be loved.We talk about why men pull away when things get real, why giving your all feels terrifying, and how ego, fear, and past wounds quietly sabotage relationships. From emotional intimacy versus physical intimacy to why modern dating feels broken, this conversation explores the truth about love that most people don’t realize until it’s too late.This isn’t surface-level dating advice.It’s an honest conversation about masculinity, accountability, values, and what real love actually requires.If you’re a man trying to understand yourself better — or someone trying to understand the men in your life — this episode is for you.Timestamps:00:00 – If Your Life Were a Movie… What Would the Audience Say?02:05 – The Leader Who Always Puts Himself Last04:18 – Why We Avoid Doing What We Know We Should06:45 – Fear of Giving Your All (And Still Failing)09:10 – Succeeding & Failing in Public vs Private11:30 – Nobody Cares About Your Failures (Except You)13:40 – Do Men & Women Want Different Things in Relationships?15:55 – Masculine vs Feminine Energy Explained18:45 – Why Equality in Relationships Is Complicated22:05 – When Men Feel Emasculated24:55 – Why Men Are Afraid to Need Someone27:10 – Men Crave Intimacy (But Never Say It)30:40 – Sex vs Emotional Intimacy for Men33:45 – When a Man Truly Opens Up to a Woman35:40 – Do Shared Values Matter More Than Chemistry?38:30 – Why Relationships Fail Even When There’s Love40:45 – What Is Love, Really?42:50 – Love Is Action, Not a Feeling45:15 – Why Consistency Matters More Than Passion48:40 – Is Modern Dating Broken?52:10 – Too Many Options Ruined Relationships54:45 – Why People Self-Sabotage Love56:25 – Accountability vs “I’m Just a Girl” Culture59:15 – The Danger of Outsiders in Your Relationship1:05:55 – One Relationship Lesson We Wish We Knew Earlier1:07:40 – You Must Love Yourself First
Transcribe →Julian Dorey on his #1 Defining Trait, David Goggins, Being A Late Bloomer & his Darkest Time
Dec 1002:17:53Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. Today, we sat down with fellow podcaster Julian Dorey. Julian has cultivated a following of over two million across all platforms and has spoken with some of the world's most talented individuals. In this inspirational and deeply transparent conversation, we explore the real inner battles that shape confidence, identity, and purpose. From growing up as an only child, to struggling with anxiety and the “inner roommate” that never stops talking, Julian opens up about the moments that nearly broke him—and the choices that changed everything.We dive into the truth behind confidence: how it’s built through conflict. We also examine the modern mental health landscape, the balance between resilience and compassion, and whether society has become too soft—or finally self-aware.You’ll hear the raw story of turning down a life-changing opportunity on Wall Street, buying podcast gear with no plan, and betting everything during the pandemic. This episode shows how desire, necessity, and a relentless work ethic can collide to create purpose. The psychology of confidence. The inner voice that sabotages us, the dangers of over-identifying with anxiety, what fulfillment really looks like, and the misunderstood reality of being a podcaster. This is one of those conversations that sticks with you. Real. Unfiltered. Human.If you’ve ever questioned who you are, where you're going, or whether you’re capable of more—this episode is for you.Links To Find Julian: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChs-BsSX71a_leuqUk7vtDghttps://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/julianddoreywww.youtube.com/@UC0A-v_DL-h76F75xik8h03Q
Transcribe →What The World Calls Failure, God Calls Purpose
Nov 1101:02:36Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. Jake Moscato returns to The One Percent Podcast to share why he walked away from The Journey Podcast, how finding God completely changed his life, and why he no longer chases worldly success.We take a deep dive into purpose, faith, and the illusion of fulfillment through fame, money, and validation. We also explore what it truly means to surrender, to find peace after pain, and to live for something greater than yourself.If you’ve ever felt lost, burnt out, or disconnected from your purpose — this episode will remind you that what looks like failure might actually be your breakthrough.Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/theonepercentpodcast_TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theonepercentpodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5f7aErUSHmHH81NULrRy9O?si=QcDy2tTlQIuRU_nFQoDNhwhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-percent-podcast/id1627816697Timestamps: 0:00 Intro1:00 Why Jake Left The Journey Podcast5:00 The Power of Faith and Finding God10:00 Redefining Success and Purpose20:00 The Truth About Spirituality vs. Religion35:00 Surrendering Control & Imposter Syndrome45:00 Why He Quit Drinking52:00 “The Wages of Sin is Death” — Jake’s Story1:00:00 What God’s Purpose Really Means
Transcribe →The Secret To Success No One Wants To Admit
Oct 2901:36:05Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. As always, thank you for all the continued support for each episode. In this week's episode, we sit down with Scott D. Clary — entrepreneur, author, and host of the “Success Story” podcast — to dive into the heart of authenticity, reinvention, and relentless growth. Together, we unpack how facing truth, embracing change, and committing to daily incremental improvement can transform your life and business. Whether you’re a creator, leader, or growth-minded individual, this conversation explores how to live and lead at your highest level. Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/theonepercentpodcast_https://www.instagram.com/scottdclaryhttps://www.instagram.com/successstorypodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theonepercentpodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5f7aErUSHmHH81NULrRy9O?si=QcDy2tTlQIuRU_nFQoDNhwhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-percent-podcast/id1627816697Chapters:00:00 Intro 01:00 What's Scott's Success Story?06:00 Purpose and Fulfillment08:30 The Toxic Influence of Social Media10:00 The 10-Year Rule15:30 Commitment and Loving the Journey18:00 Traits of Highly Successful People20:00 Taking Full Ownership of Your Life31:00 What Success Really Costs34:00 Choosing the Right Partner in Entrepreneurship43:00 The Power of Healthy Relationships49:00 Why Modern Relationships Fail54:00 Focus Over Options58:00 Learning to Suffer Well1:04:00 The Power of Saying No1:10:00 Final Philosophy – Suffer Well & Enjoy the Journey
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