What season is your business actually in—and are you using the wrong playbook for it?

In this conversation, Ethan and Justin break down why so many entrepreneurs hit burnout, stall out, or spiral into frustration. It’s not that you’re off track. It’s that you’re operating with summer expectations in a winter season.

This episode may seem like a casual chat about cold runs and warm weather, but it is really a deep business metaphor about seasons. You’ll get mindset shifts, productivity hacks, and practical advice for staying focused when things slow down.

Whether you’re planting, pruning, or preparing to harvest, knowing your season is everything.

What you will learn in this episode

• How to identify what season your business is really in
• How to stay consistent when motivation fades
• How to build new systems during a downturn
• How to use automation to prepare for future growth
• How to stop doing repetitive tasks and start scaling

Questions answered

• Why do your habits and performance change with the seasons
• What should you be doing during a slow season in business
• How do you know when it’s time to plant or harvest
• What’s the best way to prepare your business for future growth
• How can automation help you stay productive all year

Make your move.

Listen to this episode of King Moves to recalibrate, realign, and build momentum.

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What separates pros from amateurs?

It’s not experience. It’s not talent.

It’s how you prepare when the stakes are high and the room goes dark, literally.

In this episode, Ethan and Justin dismantle the illusion of being “ready” and expose how most people are just hoping things go smoothly.

From sixth-grade science raps to international keynote talks, they unpack the difference between rehearsing your part and actually being prepared for when things fall apart.

You’ll learn why real professionals assume failure is coming, and how that mindset shift changes everything.

Whether you’re speaking onstage, leading a team, or showing up for a one-on-one, if you don’t have a plan B, you’re not prepared. You’re just gambling.

• What you will learn in this episode
• How to shift from reactive to resilient by preparing for failure
• How to avoid the trap of over-preparing and wasting time
• How to build simple redundancies that keep your execution tight
• How to recognize the illusion of feeling ready
• How to balance experience with preparation to stay sharp under pressure

Questions answered

• What does real preparation look like beyond rehearsing your part?
• How much prep is too much?
• What separates true professionals from everyone else?
• How do you prepare for things you can’t control?
• What’s the mindset that keeps you executing even in chaos?

Listen now and learn the King Moves that’ll make sure you never get caught slipping again, no matter what goes wrong.

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What if your next promotion didn’t involve more people—but more robots?

In this solo episode, Ethan King breaks down the next major shift in business and leadership: agentic browsers and the rise of AI-powered digital employees. If you’ve been sleeping on tools like ChatGPT Atlas or Perplexity’s Comet, this is your wake-up call.

Ethan shares real use cases from his own business, including how he uses AI to automate browser tasks, offload repetitive work, and even create branded video content with Sora 2. This isn't just about saving time. It's about learning how to lead a new kind of team.

In this episode:

• How to delegate work to AI agents in your browser
• How to use ChatGPT Atlas for real-world productivity
• How to identify your business's "enemy" using AI
• How to turn AI-generated video into marketing that hits
• How to manage digital employees without writing code

"You need to know how to become the manager of the robots—because you're going to have a bunch of robot assistants doing things for you."

Listen now to start managing your robot team and take your next king move.

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Are you adding value, or just adding noise?

In this episode, Ethan and Justin confront the AI-content crisis unfolding on LinkedIn. Why does it all sound the same? Why are smart ideas being ignored just because the wrapper screams ChatGPT? And more importantly, how do you avoid becoming part of the problem?

They dig into how to use AI as a tool without letting it dilute your voice. From real-life experiments to Ethan's custom GPT agent, this episode explores how to stay original in a world where everyone is outsourcing their thinking. If you care about standing out, this conversation will challenge how you show up online.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to use AI as a thought partner, not a copy-paste machine

• How to prompt ChatGPT so your posts sound human

• How to avoid the generic structure that makes content forgettable

• How to blend personal insight with AI speed

• How to train AI to match your voice and tone

Questions answered:

• Is using AI for writing cheating, or just smart leverage?

• Why does so much content online feel stale and predictable?

• What separates real creators from prompt-repeaters?

• Can AI posts actually feel personal and human?

• What happens when you post something old and unfiltered versus AI-refined?

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. If this episode sparked something for you, share it with someone who's tired of the copy-paste crowd. And subscribe so you don't miss next week's King Move.

What if the only thing standing between you and your next big breakthrough... is a streak?

In this milestone 100th episode, Ethan and Justin unpack how hitting record every single week for 100 weeks has transformed not just their podcast, but their lives. From marriage to marathons, language learning to leadership, they explore the often-overlooked force behind real transformation: consistent action. The kind you don’t quit on. The kind that builds identity.

But not all streaks are good. And not all habits move you forward.

This episode challenges you to examine the invisible patterns shaping your life—and dares you to start a streak that changes everything.

• How to reframe habits into streaks to build unstoppable momentum
• How to gamify your goals so consistency becomes automatic
• How to spot “negative streaks” before they sabotage your future
• How to start a comeback streak when life knocks you down
• How to turn identity into action—and action into results

• Why do most people quit after just a few episodes (or days)?
• What makes some streaks build you up—and others break you down?
• How do you stay consistent when motivation disappears?
• What’s the secret to building lifelong habits without burnout?
• Can a streak actually redefine who you are?

If this episode fired you up, take the next step. Start a new streak today—no matter how small. Then share this episode with someone who needs their next breakthrough.

👉 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube—or wherever you listen. And if you’ve been riding with us, leave a review. It fuels the next 100.

What do you do when your body says no, but your life demands a yes?

In this raw and relatable episode, Ethan and Justin hit record right after admitting the same thing—they’re exhausted.

But instead of hitting pause, they share how they keep showing up with energy, presence, and purpose even when their tank is empty.

This isn’t a celebration of burnout. It’s a real conversation about energy management, discipline, and the mindset shift that separates high performers from everyone else.

Whether you’re leading a business, a family, or just trying to get through your own to-do list, this episode offers the tools to help you push through when it counts and recover when it matters most.

What You Will Learn in This Episode

• How to perform at your best when you feel physically and mentally drained
• How to trigger energy through movement even on little sleep
• How to use routine as an anchor when you're running on fumes
• How to draw energy from purpose and people, not just caffeine
• How to manage your energy so burnout doesn't become the baseline

Questions Answered

• How do top performers stay consistent when they’re completely drained?
• Can exercise actually give you more energy when you're wiped out?
• When does tired mean "push" and when does it mean "pause"?
• What routines help reset energy and performance fast?
• Is operating tired sustainable or is it setting you up to crash?

If you’ve ever had to lead when you felt like collapsing, this one’s for you.

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What if you could design the Matrix with just a prompt? What if we could experience detailed, realistic worlds that mimic reality—and we could all create these worlds by just typing a few words?

In this episode, Ethan and Justin react to Google's Genie 3 project, a revolutionary AI that builds infinite, photorealistic virtual worlds in real time. It remembers your actions. It expands as you move. And it's not sci-fi—it's already here.

This isn’t about gaming. It’s about what happens when everyone can build a custom reality that feels better than the real one. The conversation starts with tech, but quickly spirals into mindset, manifestation, business, and the question no one wants to ask: if you could live in a world you control, would you ever leave?

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to use AI-generated worlds to boost real-world performance
• How to mentally rehearse hard conversations before they happen
• How to emotionally embody your goals using digital simulation
• How to prepare your business for tech that feels like science fiction
• How to stay grounded when the line between real and fake blurs

Questions answered:

• Are we already inside a simulation?
• Can you build a better life in a fake world than in the real one?
• Will entire communities reject tech like Genie 3 on principle?
• How will this impact how we train, work, and connect with others?
• What does this mean for your future as a creator, coach, or entrepreneur?

Listen now before this future becomes your new reality. Subscribe, share, and leave a review to support the show. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Why do so many people achieve big things but still feel like imposters?

In this episode, Ethan and Justin break down why small, personal wins often matter more than flashy achievements.

Forget the Instagram version of success. This is about redefining what it means to win on your own terms.

Justin opens up about pride, performance, and the mental blocks that hold people back, while Ethan challenges him to sharpen his definition of a breakthrough. Together, they uncover the formula for stacking evidence, raising personal standards, and building the kind of momentum that turns one private victory into a lifetime of bold moves.

• How to engineer your first personal breakthrough
• How to set standards that drive growth without burning out
• How to stack small wins into unstoppable momentum
• How to break free from imposter syndrome through action
• How to feel genuine pride in your achievements

• Why do so many people feel “unsuccessful” despite achievements?
• What is the real definition of a personal breakthrough?
• How can raising standards unlock performance?
• Why does evidence matter more than motivation?
• How do small wins fuel lasting success?

Listen now to discover how to redefine success and stack wins that build unstoppable momentum. Subscribe and leave a review if this episode moves you.

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