Somewhere along the way, the standard dropped in business, in leadership, and in how we show up every single day.In this episode of the LFG Energy Podcast, we break down what’s really happening behind the scenes… why respect is disappearing, why average has become acceptable, and how that’s quietly costing people their opportunities.More importantly, we get into how you fix it.From the difference between starters, bench players, and those off the team… to the patterns of greatness, consistency, and obsession required to actually win, this episode is about raising your level and holding the line when others won’t.

They see the bottles on shelves. The big fundraising headlines. The celebrity investor name drops. The “overnight success.”What they don’t see is the part where the company almost hits zero.Where the supply chain breaks. The product gets shut down. The term sheet gets ripped up. And the founder has to get dragged out of bed because the stress is so heavy.In this episode, Yanni breaks down the real story behind building a modern consumer brand the hard way, from a hyper-competitive college basketball coaching background to a “light bulb moment” in 2017, to selling 142 million bottles, raising $100M+, and fighting through the kind of setbacks that end most companies.

In today’s solo episode of the LFG Energy Podcast, Chris Colgan dives deep into the difference between being impressive and being indispensable, and how indispensable people are the ones who truly add value to any dynamic they’re in. Whether it’s in your career, personal relationships, or community, Chris gives you a five-part framework to help you stay the irreplaceable person everyone wants around.This episode will help you transform your mindset, stay calm under pressure, anticipate problems, document everything, and build long-lasting, impactful relationships. Tune in and learn how to become indispensable, and watch your life and career take off.