Making A Man
Podcast Description
Welcome to Making a Man, where we dive into the lessons and stories that shape young men into confident, capable individuals. Through meaningful conversations and powerful insights, they aim to inspire parents, mentors, and anyone passionate about guiding the next generation. Whether you’re raising a son, mentoring young men, or simply curious about what it takes to build strong character, this podcast is your go-to resource. Let’s go!
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of leadership, resilience, personal growth, and character development, with episodes covering topics such as lessons in leadership with Nicholas Calcanes, facing fear and taking action from the perspectives of Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, and building confidence through tough conversations.

Welcome to Making a Man, where we dive into the lessons and stories that shape young men into confident, capable individuals. Through meaningful conversations and powerful insights, they aim to inspire parents, mentors, and anyone passionate about guiding the next generation. Whether you’re raising a son, mentoring young men, or simply curious about what it takes to build strong character, this podcast is your go-to resource. Let’s go!
Olympic lifter turned financial powerhouse? Yes, please. 🏋️♂️💼
In this explosive episode of Making a Man, we sit down with Steve Swistak—USA Weightlifting National Team member, CrossFit Games competitor, and 25-year veteran in financial services. From training in his garage with his dad to coaching 500+ athletes through his Barbell Club, Steve shares how discipline, grit, and goal-setting shaped his entire life.
🚀 What we cover:
✅ Steve’s immigrant roots and early mindset shift 💡
✅ Competing at an elite level in Olympic weightlifting 🥇
✅ Transitioning from athlete to financial advisor 💰
✅ Coaching lessons and the power of technique over talent 🎯
✅ Real talk on failure, success, and building a legacy 🔥
🎧 Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or just someone chasing growth, this one is a must-watch. Hit that SUBSCRIBE button and let’s go!
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