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EGGS! The Podcast

EGGS! The Podcast

By: Ryan Roghaar and Michael Smith
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Eggs is podcast that centers around creativity in all forms. From building businesses, personal projects and constructing brands to crafting music empires, finding social fame, fortune and more—we discuss whatever, whenever, with whomever in search of patterns, expertise, shared experience and knowledge. Along with our guests—usually experts in a field or subject—we drill down to uncover the steps taken and the hurdles crossed in pursuit of excellence, aiding our listeners in chasing down their own dreams and taking their "egg" from coup to table. Eggs is a show co-hosted by Mike Smith "DJ Ontic", a Seattle, WA based DJ and Ryan Roghaar owner of R2 Media Group, a full-service marketing communications agency based in Salt Lake City, UT and Barcelona, Spain.Ryan Roghaar and Michael Smith Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Eggs 421: Bob Burg on Unlocking Success with the Go-Giver Philosophy
    Jul 3 2025

    Summary

    In this episode of EGGS! The Podcast, Ryan discusses the principles of the Go-Giver philosophy with Bob Burg, co-author of the book. They explore the importance of shifting focus from getting to giving, understanding value and compensation, the significance of authenticity in finding purpose, the role of mentorship in personal and professional growth, and strategies for breaking through barriers to success. The conversation emphasizes the need for genuine relationships and the impact of mindset on achieving success.


    Takeaways

    • The Go-Giver philosophy emphasizes giving over getting.
    • Value is determined by how much more you give than you take.
    • Authenticity is about acting in line with your true values.
    • Chasing others' dreams can lead to unhappiness.
    • Mentorship is crucial for personal and professional growth.
    • Understanding your limiting beliefs is key to breaking barriers.
    • Money is a reflection of the value you provide.
    • Finding your passion requires identifying a marketplace.
    • Building relationships is essential for mentorship.
    • Living Untethered offers profound insights into personal development.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to the Go-Giver Philosophy

    08:20 Understanding Value and Self-Worth

    11:31 Authenticity and Finding Purpose

    14:14 The Importance of Passion in Business

    17:42 The Role of Mentorship in Personal Growth

    20:35 Breaking Through Barriers to Success


    Credits:

    Hosted by Ryan Roghaar

    Produced by Ryan Roghaar

    Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM


    The Carton:

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    The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:

    bit.ly/eggstunes


    The Plugs:

    The Show: eggscast.com

    @eggshow on twitter and instagram


    On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn

    Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher

    Also available on Google Play Music!


    Mike "DJ Ontic":

    Shows and info:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    @djontic on twitter


    Ryan Roghaar:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar

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    37 mins
  • Eggs 420: Unlocking Unlimited Funding in Real Estate with Jay Conner
    Jun 26 2025

    Summary

    In this conversation, Jay Conner shares his journey in real estate investing, focusing on the concept of private money and how it has transformed his approach to funding deals. He discusses the shift from traditional lending to private money, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and teaching others about investment opportunities. Jay provides insights into securing private funding, structuring deals, and finding private lenders, while also sharing practical tips and strategies for aspiring real estate investors.


    Takeaways

    • Private money can provide unlimited funding for real estate deals.
    • Jay Conner has flipped over 500 houses since 2003.
    • The shift from traditional lending to private money was crucial for Jay's success.
    • Asking the right questions can change the trajectory of your business.
    • Teaching others about private money is key to securing funding.
    • Timing is critical when seeking private money for deals.
    • A structured approach is essential for working with private lenders.
    • Private money can be used for various types of properties, not just distressed ones.
    • Networking and expanding your connections can lead to more funding opportunities.
    • Understanding the math behind property deals protects both investors and lenders.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Private Money Investing

    01:37 Jay's Journey in Real Estate

    03:51 The Shift from Traditional to Private Money

    06:16 The Power of Networking and Asking the Right Questions

    09:50 Teaching the Opportunity of Private Money

    13:00 The Importance of Timing in Funding

    14:23 The Script for Securing Private Funding

    19:22 Understanding the Risks and Protections for Lenders

    27:01 Finding Private Lenders: Expanding Your Network

    32:35 Working with Existing Private Lenders

    40:01 Calculating Maximum Purchase Prices

    41:53 Choosing the Right Properties to Invest In

    45:15Conclusion and Resources for Further Learning


    Credits:

    Hosted by Michael Smith

    Produced by Ryan Roghaar

    Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM


    The Carton:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Feature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now!

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:

    bit.ly/eggstunes


    The Plugs:

    The Show: eggscast.com

    @eggshow on twitter and instagram


    On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn

    Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher

    Also available on Google Play Music!


    Mike "DJ Ontic":

    Shows and info:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    @djontic on twitter


    Ryan Roghaar:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar

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    48 mins
  • Eggs 419: From Leeds to Rock Stardom - The Space Hog Journey with Antony Langdon
    Jun 19 2025

    Summary

    In this engaging conversation, Ryan Roghaar and Antony Langdon, founding member of Space Hog, discuss the band's journey from their origins in New York City to their rise to fame in the 90s with the hit song 'In the Meantime.' Antony discusses the challenges of navigating the music industry, the evolution of their sound, and the importance of maintaining creativity. Langdon also reflects on the business side of music, the impact of touring, and the upcoming tour with EMF, emphasizing the significance of connecting with fans in today's digital age.


    Spacehog is hitting the road for 11 dates with EMF and Ecce Shnak!

    14 June: The Ritz, San Jose CA

    15 June: Great American Music Hall, San Francisco CA

    17 June: Star Theater, Portland OR

    18 June: Neptune, Seattle WA

    20 June: Metro Music Hall, Salt Lake City UT

    21 June: Oriental Theater, Denver CO

    23 June: Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix AZ

    24 June: Music Box, San Diego CA

    26 June: The Observatory, Santa Ana CA

    27 June: The Regent, Los Angeles CA

    28 June: House of Blues, Las Vegas NV


    Takeaways

    • The formation of Space Hog was a mix of chance encounters and shared musical interests.
    • The band's rise to fame was marked by a bidding war among record labels in the 90s.
    • Experiencing sudden fame can be overwhelming, and young artists are unprepared.
    • Maintaining a diverse sound can be both a strength and a challenge in the music industry.
    • The importance of building a solid fan base rather than relying on a single hit.
    • Navigating the complexities of music contracts and publishing deals is crucial for artists.
    • The evolution of the music industry has shifted towards singles and streaming.
    • Creativity extends beyond music into other artistic ventures like acting and filmmaking.
    • The upcoming tour with EMF is a chance to reconnect with fans and test the waters for future projects.
    • Engaging directly with fans through social media and live events is essential for modern artists.


    Chapters

    00:00 The Origins of Space Hog

    06:02 Navigating the American Dream

    11:57 Creative Evolution and Artistic Integrity

    17:55 The Journey of a Creative Mind

    23:58 Looking Ahead: Future Endeavors

    34:12 The Evolution of Music Distribution

    44:48 The Experience of Music Consumption

    51:25 Navigating the Modern Music Landscape


    Learn more about the band:

    https://spacehog.band/


    Credits:

    Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan Roghaar

    Produced by Ryan Roghaar

    Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM


    The Carton:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Feature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now!

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:

    bit.ly/eggstunes


    The Plugs:

    The Show: eggscast.com

    @eggshow on twitter and instagram


    On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn

    Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher

    Also available on Google Play Music!


    Mike "DJ Ontic":

    Shows and info:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    @djontic on twitter


    Ryan Roghaar:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar


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    1 hr
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