The One Percent Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. Johnny Persón joins again for an honest discussion about healing, relationships, personal growth, masculinity, addiction, success, and the uncomfortable truths that most people spend their lives avoiding.Johnny shares the lessons that completely changed his perspective on life. Together, we dive deep into why most people never truly heal, the importance of difficult conversations, how relationships act as mirrors, and why becoming your best self requires embracing discomfort.In this episode, we discuss:- Why most people aren't as healed as they think they are- The truth about vulnerability and masculinity- How relationships expose your deepest insecurities- Why success, money, and status won't fix your problems- The power of difficult conversations- Building discipline through systems and habits- The role of friendships in personal growth- Why suffering is optional- The mindset shift that changes everythingWhether you're working through a breakup, chasing a dream, building a business, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, this conversation will challenge the way you think.Follow Johnny! https://www.instagram.com/jrp.coFollow The Podcast!
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Welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In today's episode, I sit down with Sam Nebel, founder of Good Wipes, for one of the most honest conversations about entrepreneurship, rejection, relationships, mental health, and self-growth. This isn’t just a conversation about business. It’s about identity, purpose, resilience, and becoming the person capable of handling success.
Sam opens up about:
- Getting rejected by Shark Tank
- Building a company while feeling misunderstood
- The loneliness of entrepreneurship
- Sacrificing relationships for success
- IBS, health, fitness, and wellness
- Why rejection can become redirection- The truth about building a business nobody sees

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:15 How Good Wipes Started
07:20 Shark Tank Rejection
11:05 Business Lessons That Apply To Life
16:55 The Truth About Entrepreneurship
22:00 Getting In Your Own Way
25:40 Relationships & Entrepreneurship
31:40 Feeling Misunderstood
35:45 Dream Partnerships & Building Connections
38:10 Fitness, Health & IBS
50:45 Authenticity & Social Media
56:40 Mental Health & Finding Balance

In this episode of the One Percent Podcast, we dive into a conversation most people avoid and what’s really happening to America right now. Why does everything feel more divided? Why does it feel like we’re not even living in the same reality anymore? Lastly, how did politics become something that’s affecting our friendships, relationships… even our sense of identity? In this episode, we break down: - The real reason America feels more divided than ever, - How social media is quietly shaping your reality, - Why young men feel more lost than ever before, - The truth about modern dating and shifting dynamics, - What responsibility actually means in today’s world, - How to find direction when everything feels uncertainTimestamps:0:00 – Why This Conversation Matters1:34 – “This Is Still the Best Country in the World”3:10 – Why Americans Don’t Agree on Reality Anymore5:23 – The Difference Between Disagreement vs. Different Realities8:31 – How Politics Is Destroying Relationships & Families10:29 – The Last Time America Felt Truly United12:02 – Why Patriotism Feels Political Now15:59 – Should People Even Care About Politics?18:06 – The “God-Shaped Hole” and Why People Turn to Politics22:14 – Where America Started Losing Its Way23:50 – Epstein, Power, and Why People Feel Distrustful26:21 – The Rise of Nihilism in Young Men30:00 – Why So Many Men Feel Lost Right Now33:30 – The Truth About Feminism, Power, and Culture36:00 – Why Dating Feels So Broken Today39:43 – Are Modern Expectations Unrealistic?41:20 – Trauma, Dating, and Why People Hurt Each Other44:04 – Finding Your “North Star” in Life47:31 – Why You Feel Like You’re Falling Behind51:02 – What To Do If You Don’t Know What You Want57:48 – How to Actually Figure Out Your Purpose1:00:16 – The Biggest Lie We Tell Ourselves1:04:48 – Why Doing Life Alone Will Hold You Back1:07:44 – The Loneliness Epidemic Explained1:09:06 – Why Communication Is Dying1:14:57 – The Biggest Problem in Humanity Right NowFollow Sagnik:https://www.instagram.com/thesagnikbasuwww.youtube.com/@UCUwNIwinxtTfEqezxoNbHeQ Follow the journey!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/theonepercentpodcast_TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theonepercentpodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5f7aErUSHmHH81NULrRy9O?si=QcDy2tTlQIuRU_nFQoDNhwhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-percent-podcast/id1627816697

Welcome back to another episode of the One Percent Podcast. In this episode, we have a deep and vulnerable conversation about the struggles many people—especially men—face in modern society. From feelings of loneliness and loss to the search for purpose, identity, and inner peace, this discussion challenges how we think about happiness and fulfillment.Together, they explore profound questions such as: Why do so many people feel disconnected despite being more “connected” than ever?What does it mean to discover your true self?How can we overcome fear, shame, and societal expectations?Is happiness found in success, status, and material wealth—or within?How does our relationship with time and mortality shape the way we live?Blake also shares his personal journey—from experiencing deep inner struggles to finding peace through self-reflection and spiritual growth. This conversation is a reminder that life moves quickly, and the key to fulfillment lies in remembering who we truly are and living with intention every single day.If you’ve ever questioned your purpose or felt the weight of modern life, this episode will leave you inspired to look within and heal from the things you know are holding you back.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & Reuniting with Blake02:00 – What Men Struggle With Most Today05:00 – The Silent Epidemic: Feeling Lost and Lonely08:30 – Lust, Shame, and Modern Temptations12:00 – Social Media and the Illusion of Connection16:00 – The Fabricated Definition of Happiness20:00 – “You Are Not Your Body” – Discovering the True Self25:00 – Gratitude and Shifting Your Perspective30:00 – How Fast Time Passes & The Value of Youth34:00 – Facing Yourself: The Courage to Change38:00 – Blake’s Biggest Fear: Not Fulfilling His Purpose42:00 – From Suicidal Thoughts to Inner Peace46:00 – Building a Relationship with the Creator52:00 – Religion: Division or Unity?58:00 – Remember Who You Are

Welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. Today, we sit down with entrepreneur Yash Daftry, Founder of Fanbase, a platform that helps creators sell digital products, memberships, and communities online. What started as an idea has grown into a platform that processes over $1 billion in annual volume and serves thousands of creators. But behind the success is a truth most people don’t talk about. Yash shares why being a CEO might be the hardest job in the world, the sacrifices entrepreneurs make, and why success often doesn’t feel the way people expect it to. We also dive into the biggest misconception about entrepreneurship, the pressure that comes with building something big, why your environment determines your success, and what it really takes to build generational wealth. This conversation explores the mindset, discipline, and self-awareness required to pursue greatness — and the cost that can come with it. As always, thank you for all your support on each episode!
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:40 – What Yash’s Company Actually Does
02:15 – Why Being a CEO Is The Worst?
05:00 – Is Work-Life Balance a Myth for Entrepreneurs?
07:45 – The Biggest Misconception About Entrepreneurship
09:20 – Why Success Never Feels Like Enough
14:00 – Does Money Actually Buy Happiness?
23:20 – Why Your Environment Determines Your Success
31:30 – The Difference Between Being Rich and Being Wealthy
39:30 – The Truth About Starting a Business