Why do people cut you off even after years of loyalty? In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, ET, CJ, Karl, and Jamal break down a truth most people don’t want to face: being loyal isn’t enough if you’re no longer an asset.
From Dede’s emotional revelation about feeling unprotected, to the raw talk about marriages, business partnerships, and friendships—this episode will challenge how you see your own relationships and the value you bring.
🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why loyalty without value leads to being replaced
How to stay indispensable in your relationships and work
The power of communication to save what matters
When to step up and when to let go
👉 Watch until the end—the conversation gets REAL.
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Aug 7
1 hr 4 min
🔥 500 EPISODES! 🔥
Join Eric Thomas (ET), CJ, Karl, and Jemal for a LIVE celebration of 500 episodes of the Secret to Success Podcast! This isn’t just another episode – it’s a moment in history. Expect laughs, surprises, special guests and the raw motivation that’s kept us going for nearly a decade.
🚨 What to Expect:
Behind-the-scenes stories we’ve NEVER shared before
LIVE Q&A with the S2S crew
Special shoutouts to our day-ones and Patreon family
Big announcements you don’t want to miss!
💥 Whether you’ve been rocking with us since episode 1 or just joined the movement, this is YOUR party too. Pull up live, bring your energy, and let’s celebrate what happens when you refuse to quit!
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Aug 1
1 hr 56 min
In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, the guys go all in on the mindset shift required to break out of survival mode. They challenge the traditional W2 mentality and expose why playing defense in life keeps you stuck.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not getting ahead—this episode is for you.
Topics Discussed:
Why the W2 mindset is keeping you broke
How real wealth starts with real exposure
The power of playing offense in your life
How Jamal's early moves set up generational wealth
Why people criticize your grind but ask to eat from it
What it really means to be a value-add in your circle
And why you can’t save your family with a small mindset
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Jul 24
56 min
You’ve got more access to information than any generation in history — so why are most people still stuck?
In this powerful episode, the guys break down the real reason proximity to greatness doesn’t automatically lead to results: you’re learning the moves but not adopting the mindset. From million-dollar real estate lessons to spiritual growth, relationships, and health — this one covers what it really takes to win in life.
🎯 What we cover:
Why you can sit front row and still miss the lesson
The mindset difference between students and success stories
Why copying your mentor’s steps without their beliefs won’t work
How Jamal’s commitment to the process paid off during a crisis
A real-life $10M airline lawsuit and what it teaches about emotional maturity
Whether you’re in the room, on the Zoom, or soaking up every podcast — this episode is your wake-up call to stop watching and start thinking different.
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Jul 17
1 hr 5 min
Dede is back — and she’s not holding back.
In one of the rawest episodes we’ve ever recorded, Dede and Candis join CJ and Eric for an unfiltered conversation about walls, wounds, and the real reason trust is so hard to build — especially in marriage and sisterhood.
Whether you're dating, married, or simply trying to grow in emotional maturity, this episode is your mirror. From communication breakdowns to spiritual breakthroughs, you'll hear real strategies, vulnerable confessions, and a challenge to finally tear down the bricks we’ve all built.
🧱 The Brick = Insecurity
🌉 The Bridge = Maturity
Who’s willing to build?
💔 Topics We Dive Into:
Why women shut down emotionally
How men can become a safe place
What sisterhood really requires
How to tear down emotional bricks
Why most people never feel fully seen or heard
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Jul 10
1 hr 8 min
Karl returns from a life-changing mission trip to Kenya — but what started as a service project turned into a soul reset. In this episode, the guys unpack what it really means to live with less, why simplicity brings peace, and how one week of building a school in the mountains revealed what America often distracts us from.
From 400 kids with no phones and no complaints, to laying bricks alongside his kids and a 75-year-old volunteer — Karl shares how being on one accord with strangers unlocked more purpose than years of hustle ever could.
✈️ What you'll hear:
Why too many options can steal your joy
The truth about mission trips: it’s not about what you give
How silence, service, and sacrifice create lasting transformation
And the surprising leadership lesson from a brick wall
🌍 One trip. One school. One powerful reminder:
Peace doesn't come from possessions — it comes from purpose.
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Jul 3
1 hr 9 min
Most people want the rewards of success, but aren’t willing to do what it takes.
In this episode, CJ drops a powerful analogy: the habits of the greats are like broccoli—hard to swallow but life-giving. He shares how adopting “broccoli habits” in fitness, finances, relationships, and business transformed his life from average to avenger-level.
ET jumps in with a challenge: stop chasing Krispy Kreme results with cheat-meal commitment.
If you're tired of being stuck, this episode will shake your soul.
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Jun 26
58 min
This week, the fellas take you straight to the Motherland — recording live from Ghana!
From the emotional walk through Cape Coast Castle to the powerful reality check about your DNA’s hidden strength, CJ, Jemal break down what it means to truly know your history.They unpack raw lessons about endurance, perspective, and how your ancestors’ survival story is coded in your blood.
This episode will challenge you to stop complaining, tap into your generational resilience, and check your circle, because who you build with today shapes your legacy tomorrow.
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Jun 19
45 min
Are your feelings stopping your future?
In this episode, the guys break down why so many people stay stuck — not because of a lack of skill or opportunity, but because they refuse to take feedback. From relationships to real estate, work to worship, it’s time to stop letting your emotions drive the car and start asking the right questions.
If you're tired of being in the same place and ready for real growth, this episode is your wake-up call. We’re talking feedback, filters, and finally getting RESULTS.
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Jun 12
1 hr 2 min
What happens when you're forced to make the hardest decision of your life… and you only have minutes to decide?
In this deeply emotional episode, Jemal shares how his father's life was hanging in the balance — and how a choice made decades earlier saved everything. The guys unpack the difference between planning and true preparation, and why waiting until a crisis hits is too late.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why living in your feelings can cost you everything
✅ How the faith pillar gave Jemal peace in chaos
✅ What it really means to be prepared — spiritually, financially, and emotionally
This episode isn’t just a conversation — it’s a wake-up call to get your house in order before the storm comes.
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Jun 5
1 hr 3 min
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