5 things you need to scale in 2026 | 255
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In this episode, Jerred Moon breaks down the Better Operating System — a five-part framework to help you plan, track, and scale your business heading into 2026. Learn how to create clarity in your business, make better decisions, and build systems that actually last. Here’s what you’ll learn: 1️⃣ The 1330 Planning Process — how to assess, plan, and execute with precision 2️⃣ The Company Cockpit — which metrics actually matter week to week 3️⃣ The Try Harder Cadence — the 10-minute weekly meeting that keeps you on track 4️⃣ The OODA Loop — a proven...
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The 3 Ways to Earn Your Team’s Respect | 254
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The 3 Ways to Earn Your Team’s Respect.
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Give me 29 Minutes and I’ll Teach You 15 Years of Content Marketing | 253
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Content marketing isn't about the latest trends, hacks or even going viral. I know this because I have been doing simple content marketing for 15 years and have generated $30M+ in revenue. In this video, I'll share a presentation on content marketing strategy that has worked in scaling brands for 15 years.
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Building a Team, Life Updates, Better Humanness Reporting | 252
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I tackle a question I get all the time: 1099 vs W2 — which should you hire? I break down the real differences, share a story about two moving companies that taught me the lesson, and explain why the choice impacts your company culture more than your bank account. Then, for the first time, I share my own Better Humanness Reporting — what I’m reading, how I’m training, and my biggest wins personally and professionally this past week. This is a new style of episode, going a bit longer and behind the...
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How Great Cultures Get Built (Or Destroyed) | 251
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I break down the biggest mistake young leaders make — avoiding confrontation. If you’re scared to correct team members when they mess up or say something off, you’re accidentally building a weak company culture. As a former military officer and entrepreneur for over a decade, I’ve seen over and over that leadership (not tactics) is what scales companies. Today, I’ll show you how to make effective spot corrections, set real standards, and become the leader your team actually respects. 💡 Key...
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what winners do differently | 250
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I unpack the powerful lesson behind doing hard things—through the incredible story of Admiral James Stockdale. Shot down over North Vietnam and held as a prisoner of war for seven years, Stockdale survived by practicing what later became known as the Stockdale Paradox: disciplined thinking, neither blind optimism nor crippling pessimism. His survival was shaped by one seemingly small decision—taking a philosophy class years earlier. You never know which hard thing you choose today will shape who you become...
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Be Where Your Feet Are | 249
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I share my personal journey with resiliency—what it means to “be where your feet are,” how to handle anxiety about the future, and why facing life’s hardest moments one step at a time is the key to moving forward. I’ll talk about my early entrepreneurial days, lessons learned from the military, and the powerful advice from my late best friend Talon that has carried me through some of life’s hardest seasons. 💡 Key Takeaways: “Be where your feet are” — focus fully on the present moment, not...
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how to train for a sub 6 min mile | 248
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I break down how to run a sub-6 minute mile—even if you’re not a “runner.” This framework is built for the well-rounded athlete: strong in the gym, fast on the track, and still fitting training into a busy life. I’ve used this exact system to hit sub-6 consistently, and I’ve coached countless others to do the same, all without training for hours a day. 💡 Key Takeaways: You don’t need marathon-level mileage—just smart, targeted conditioning. Use the three energy systems: Gain (short bursts),...
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how to stop being GLUED to your phone | 247
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I show you how to get off your damn phone—so you can take back control of your mind, sharpen your focus, and be more present. The average American spends 4.5 hours a day on their phone, mostly doom-scrolling. I’ve cut my screen time down to about 29 minutes a day, and the difference in clarity, presence, and enjoyment of life is huge. Here’s the system I use and how you can do it too. 💡 Key Takeaways: Most phone time isn’t productive—it’s addictive by design, draining your energy and focus. I...
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how to rewire your brain for mental toughness | 246
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I break down how to build mental toughness—not by waiting for life to throw you hard times, but by deliberately creating them through training. The tool I’ve used for over a decade is called Meet Yourself Saturday—a weekly workout designed to confront the weakest version of yourself and strengthen the voice that pushes you forward. Mental toughness isn’t about never wanting to quit—it’s about changing the conversation in your head when you do. 💡 Key Takeaways: Mental toughness is built by...
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In this episode, I show you how to turn motivation on—using Self-Determination Theory (SDT)—so you stop relying on “just be disciplined” and start becoming the person who actually wants to do the hard things. After 15 years coaching military operators, entrepreneurs, and everyday folks, this is the simplest path I’ve found to sustained motivation.
💡 The Core Idea (1 Question):
What are you getting better at that you actually want to get better at, and who can you do it with?
Answer this and you’ll naturally trigger all three drivers of intrinsic motivation.
🔬 The 3 SDT Drivers (in plain English):
- Competence: You can see yourself improving a real skill.
- Autonomy: You chose the path (not “shoulds” forced on you).
- Relatedness: You’re doing it with/around people who get it.
🏋️ Fitness Example:
Goal: Better aerobic fitness. Hate running? Cool—choose kettlebells (autonomy). Train snatch/swing/TGU and track progress (competence). Join a KB group or invite friends (relatedness). Same fitness outcome, but now you want to do the work.
💼 Business Example:
Hate cold lunches but want more leads? Choose digital ads (autonomy). Learn/media-buying skills and measure CPL/ROAS (competence). Join a marketers’ community or hire a mentor (relatedness). You’ll execute longer and better.
🚀 5-Step Quick Start:
- Choose a path you’re genuinely curious about (autonomy).
- Define a skill ladder you can level up weekly (competence).
- Find your people (forum, mastermind, group chat) (relatedness).
- Track momentum: one metric you can improve each week.
- Review & adjust every 14 days—keep what pulls you in.
🧱 Common Traps to Avoid:
- Outsourcing autonomy: Doing things you hate because you “should.”
- No feedback loop: If you can’t see improvement, motivation dies.
- Going solo: Without community, friction wins.
⏱️ Chapters:
- 00:00 The problem with “just be disciplined”
- 00:35 Operators vs. civilians: the real gap I saw coaching
- 01:20 Self-Determination Theory (SDT) overview
- 02:05 The one question that unlocks motivation
- 02:40 Driver #1: Competence (get better at a skill)
- 03:05 Driver #2: Autonomy (you must choose it)
- 03:30 Driver #3: Relatedness (do it with others)
- 03:55 Fitness example: aerobic gains without running
- 05:20 Business example: more leads without face-to-face
- 06:45 5-step quick start to sustain motivation
- 07:45 Pitfalls and how to fix them fast
- 08:20 Final challenge: answer the question & act
Final Take: Motivation isn’t magic—it’s designed. Lock in autonomy, competence, and relatedness, and you’ll stop white-knuckling discipline and start wanting the work.
Connect with me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerred.moon/
My site: https://better.biz
Get my book: https://bit.ly/killingcomfort
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