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In this podcast you will hear about hard life lessons and how they were overcome, the mastery of the mind, what it takes to build a powerful business that impacts others, and discussions on real life issues people are facing and what to do about them. The Drop The Hammer Podcast is also the home of the former GTW podcast which offered 100 episodes of Going To War with the old version of you.</p> </div> </div> </section> <section id="episodes"> <div class="row"> <div class="col s12 m6 xl4 episode-card "> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/30780278"><img src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/30780278?width=350&height=350"></a> </div> </div> <div class="card-info"> <a class="more-info-btn right modal-trigger" href="#episodeModal"><i class="material-icons">info_outline</i></a> <span class="card-title"><a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/30780278">The Mountain Part 3: Crest Level</a></span> <span class="card-date">04/11/2024</span> <div class="card-reveal" style="display: none;"> <span class="episode-title" data-image="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/30780278?width=350&height=350" data-date="04/11/2024">The Mountain Part 3: Crest Level</span> <span class="episode-description">In this episode of Drop the Hammer, Jon and Alisa delve into the essential steps for leveling up after a strong foundation is built. As discussed on the previous episodes, there are five business levels and scaling each level resembles climbing a mountain. Today we discuss Level 2; The Crest Level. Whether you're launching a startup or scaling your business, join us as we uncover the key strategies for building for success. </span> <span class="episode-link">/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/30780278</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col s12 m6 xl4 episode-card "> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/30371108"><img src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/30371108?width=350&height=350"></a> </div> </div> <div class="card-info"> <a class="more-info-btn right modal-trigger" href="#episodeModal"><i class="material-icons">info_outline</i></a> <span class="card-title"><a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/30371108">The Mountain Part 2: Base Level</a></span> <span class="card-date">03/14/2024</span> <div class="card-reveal" style="display: none;"> <span class="episode-title" data-image="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/30371108?width=350&height=350" data-date="03/14/2024">The Mountain Part 2: Base Level</span> <span class="episode-description">In this episode of Drop the Hammer, Jon and Alisa delve into the essential steps for establishing a solid business foundation. As discussed on the prevous episode, there are five business levels and scaling each level resembles climbing a mountain. Today we discuss Level 1; The Base Level. Whether you're launching a startup or scaling your business, join us as we uncover the key strategies for building a strong foundation for success. </span> <span class="episode-link">/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/30371108</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col s12 m6 xl4 episode-card "> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/30232488"><img src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/30232488?width=350&height=350"></a> </div> </div> <div class="card-info"> <a class="more-info-btn right modal-trigger" href="#episodeModal"><i class="material-icons">info_outline</i></a> <span class="card-title"><a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/30232488">The Mountain</a></span> <span class="card-date">03/06/2024</span> <div class="card-reveal" style="display: none;"> <span class="episode-title" data-image="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/30232488?width=350&height=350" data-date="03/06/2024">The Mountain</span> <span class="episode-description">In this episode of Drop the Hammer, Jon describes the levels it takes to scale any business. There are 5 levels and it resembles scaling a mountain. Each level will present challenges and none of those challenges can be avoided.  </span> <span class="episode-link">/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/30232488</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col s12 m6 xl4 episode-card "> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/29953088"><img src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/29953088?width=350&height=350"></a> </div> </div> <div class="card-info"> <a class="more-info-btn right modal-trigger" href="#episodeModal"><i class="material-icons">info_outline</i></a> <span class="card-title"><a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/29953088">Busy vs Productive</a></span> <span class="card-date">02/14/2024</span> <div class="card-reveal" style="display: none;"> <span class="episode-title" data-image="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/29953088?width=350&height=350" data-date="02/14/2024">Busy vs Productive</span> <span class="episode-description">In this episode of Drop the Hammer, Jon lays out his blueprint for becoming the most efficient and productive version of YOU. He will show you how to get out of doing busy work keeping you stuck where you are and shift your focus to productive action that will move you closer to your targets and the life you want!  </span> <span class="episode-link">/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/29953088</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col s12 m6 xl4 episode-card "> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/29732173"><img src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/29732173?width=350&height=350"></a> </div> </div> <div class="card-info"> <a class="more-info-btn right modal-trigger" href="#episodeModal"><i class="material-icons">info_outline</i></a> <span class="card-title"><a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/29732173">The Great Divide</a></span> <span class="card-date">01/31/2024</span> <div class="card-reveal" style="display: none;"> <span class="episode-title" data-image="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/29732173?width=350&height=350" data-date="01/31/2024">The Great Divide</span> <span class="episode-description">In this episode of Drop the Hammer Jon breaks down the difference between those who can regulate their emotions and those who can鈥檛 and why it鈥檚 important to identify them both. Cancel culture and division are wreaking havoc in our world and todays podcast explains how learning to regulate emotions can bring us all closer together.  </span> <span class="episode-link">/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/29732173</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col s12 m6 xl4 episode-card card-hidden"> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28950503"><img src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28950503?width=350&height=350"></a> </div> </div> <div class="card-info"> <a class="more-info-btn right modal-trigger" href="#episodeModal"><i class="material-icons">info_outline</i></a> <span class="card-title"><a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28950503">Drop The Hammer - Jon and Brandon J - From Mess to Millions - A TRUE Comeback Story</a></span> <span class="card-date">12/06/2023</span> <div class="card-reveal" style="display: none;"> <span class="episode-title" data-image="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28950503?width=350&height=350" data-date="12/06/2023">Drop The Hammer - Jon and Brandon J - From Mess to Millions - A TRUE Comeback Story</span> <span class="episode-description">In this episode, Jon interviews Brandon J of Brandon J Roofing. Hear how Brandon went from drug dealer who went to prison to building a roofing company that does over 30 million in revenue. This come back story and story of exceptional culture is something everyone needs to hear.  </span> <span class="episode-link">/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28950503</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col s12 m6 xl4 episode-card card-hidden"> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28835173"><img src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28835173?width=350&height=350"></a> </div> </div> <div class="card-info"> <a class="more-info-btn right modal-trigger" href="#episodeModal"><i class="material-icons">info_outline</i></a> <span class="card-title"><a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28835173">Vision. Plan. Do.</a></span> <span class="card-date">11/29/2023</span> <div class="card-reveal" style="display: none;"> <span class="episode-title" data-image="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28835173?width=350&height=350" data-date="11/29/2023">Vision. Plan. Do.</span> <span class="episode-description">In this quick hit episode, called Vision. Plan. Do., Jon discusses keep planning to short increments based on his current perception.  </span> <span class="episode-link">/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28835173</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col s12 m6 xl4 episode-card card-hidden"> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28757723"><img src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28757723?width=350&height=350"></a> </div> </div> <div class="card-info"> <a class="more-info-btn right modal-trigger" href="#episodeModal"><i class="material-icons">info_outline</i></a> <span class="card-title"><a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28757723">Drop The Hammer - Just Ask Featuring Alisa Paramore</a></span> <span class="card-date">11/22/2023</span> <div class="card-reveal" style="display: none;"> <span class="episode-title" data-image="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28757723?width=350&height=350" data-date="11/22/2023">Drop The Hammer - Just Ask Featuring Alisa Paramore</span> <span class="episode-description">Today, Alisa Paramore, Jon's wife and business partner, joins Drop The Hammer to rapid fire 4 random questins to Jon. Topics including four sales buckets, referral partners, and fake coaches.  </span> <span class="episode-link">/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28757723</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col s12 m6 xl4 episode-card card-hidden"> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28679183"><img src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28679183?width=350&height=350"></a> </div> </div> <div class="card-info"> <a class="more-info-btn right modal-trigger" href="#episodeModal"><i class="material-icons">info_outline</i></a> <span class="card-title"><a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28679183">Compete or Die</a></span> <span class="card-date">11/16/2023</span> <div class="card-reveal" style="display: none;"> <span class="episode-title" data-image="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28679183?width=350&height=350" data-date="11/16/2023">Compete or Die</span> <span class="episode-description">In this quick hit episode, called Compete or Die, Jon discusses the competitive side of business and what it really means when someone says "I don't have any competition." </span> <span class="episode-link">/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28679183</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col s12 m6 xl4 episode-card card-hidden"> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28551050"><img src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28551050?width=350&height=350"></a> </div> </div> <div class="card-info"> <a class="more-info-btn right modal-trigger" href="#episodeModal"><i class="material-icons">info_outline</i></a> <span class="card-title"><a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28551050">Drop The Hammer - Just Ask Featuring Alisa Paramore</a></span> <span class="card-date">11/08/2023</span> <div class="card-reveal" style="display: none;"> <span class="episode-title" data-image="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28551050?width=350&height=350" data-date="11/08/2023">Drop The Hammer - Just Ask Featuring Alisa Paramore</span> <span class="episode-description">Just Ask.  Today, Alisa Paramore, Jon's wife and business partner, joins Drop The Hammer to rapid fire 4 random questions to Jon.  </span> <span class="episode-link">/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28551050</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col s12 m6 xl4 episode-card card-hidden"> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28413287"><img src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28413287?width=350&height=350"></a> </div> </div> <div class="card-info"> <a class="more-info-btn right modal-trigger" href="#episodeModal"><i class="material-icons">info_outline</i></a> <span class="card-title"><a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28413287">Drop The Hammer - The New Beginning</a></span> <span class="card-date">10/25/2023</span> <div class="card-reveal" style="display: none;"> <span class="episode-title" data-image="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28413287?width=350&height=350" data-date="10/25/2023">Drop The Hammer - The New Beginning</span> <span class="episode-description">In this episode, Jon goes over what is coming and why he decided this podcast was designed. Get ready for some exciting things to come as he (and guests) get DEEP into business, mindset, current events, and much more. Welcome to Episode 1 of Drop The Hammer.  </span> <span class="episode-link">/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/28413287</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col s12 m6 xl4 episode-card card-hidden"> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/26225961"><img src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/26225961?width=350&height=350"></a> </div> </div> <div class="card-info"> <a class="more-info-btn right modal-trigger" href="#episodeModal"><i class="material-icons">info_outline</i></a> <span class="card-title"><a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/26225961">GTW - This is the End</a></span> <span class="card-date">03/14/2023</span> <div class="card-reveal" style="display: none;"> <span class="episode-title" data-image="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/26225961?width=350&height=350" data-date="03/14/2023">GTW - This is the End</span> <span class="episode-description"></span> <span class="episode-link">/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/26225961</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col s12 m6 xl4 episode-card card-hidden"> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/26078292"><img src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/26078292?width=350&height=350"></a> </div> </div> <div class="card-info"> <a class="more-info-btn right modal-trigger" href="#episodeModal"><i class="material-icons">info_outline</i></a> <span class="card-title"><a href="/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/26078292">GTW - The Reason Your Company Won't Grow</a></span> <span class="card-date">02/28/2023</span> <div class="card-reveal" style="display: none;"> <span class="episode-title" data-image="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/26078292?width=350&height=350" data-date="02/28/2023">GTW - The Reason Your Company Won't Grow</span> <span class="episode-description"></span> <span class="episode-link">/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/26078292</span> 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Your Culture</span> <span class="episode-description">Are you struggling with finding people who match your culture?  Welcome to the club.   This week Jon and special guest Dave Hurt discuss in length and in detail how bringing the wrong team members into your business can cancel out everything positive you've put forth to gain traction in today's modern business culture.  It's so difficult to find the perfect fit, and it seems like whenever you think you've found someone the rug gets pulled out from under you.  But you're not alone.   This episode is a deep dive into how to solve this problem before it EVER EVEN PRESENTS ITSELF.  Listen in as Dave and Jon share their tricks to finding the right people that match your companies values and culture.   </span> <span class="episode-link">/episode/index/show/thesmashco/id/24461211</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col s12 m6 xl4 episode-card card-hidden"> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a 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