<![CDATA[Choke Hold On Success]]>Chokehold on Success is not a highlight reel. It’s a reality check.

This podcast is for the builders. The fighters. The founders. The operators. The ones carrying weight most people never see.

Yes, we talk business.

Yes, we talk growth, money, strategy, and execution.

But that’s not the point.

Chokehold on Success is about what it actually takes to become someone who wins — and what it costs to stay there.

Every episode goes beyond surface-level success and into the real stories behind the people: how they handle pressure, how they manage stress, how they balance family, relationships, identity, and ambition. We talk about fear, failure, burnout, ego, discipline, doubt, and the quiet moments that shape who someone becomes long before anyone applauds them.

This show explores:

  • How leaders think when no one is watching
  • How entrepreneurs cope when everything is on the line
  • How fighters, founders, and high performers handle chaos, responsibility, and sacrifice
  • How people rebuild after loss, setbacks, and near-collapse
  • How identity is forged through pressure, not comfort

These are not polished PR interviews.

These are not rehearsed answers.

These are real conversations with real people who have been in the trenches.

You’ll hear about broken beginnings, hard childhoods, career pivots, financial risk, family strain, self-doubt, and the internal battles that never make it into Instagram captions. You’ll hear how people made impossible decisions, carried responsibility too early, failed publicly, and still chose to keep moving forward.

Because success is not clean.

It’s not linear.

And it’s never free.

What makes Chokehold on Success different is that we don’t separate business from life — because in reality, they are never separate. Your mindset affects your company. Your stress affects your family. Your discipline affects your future. Your choices echo.

This podcast is about the full picture:

The ambition.

The pressure.

The sacrifice.

The growth.

The cost.

The reward.

If you are building something…

If you are responsible for others…

If you feel the weight of expectation…

If you refuse to live small…

This show is for you.

You won’t just leave inspired.

You’ll leave clearer.

Grounded.

Challenged.

And more aware of who you are becoming.

Chokehold on Success is where business meets identity, and success gets real.

]]>chokeholdonsuccess.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 13:56:40 GMTFri, 09 Jan 2026 15:51:35 GMT60Zach Fairfield<p><b>Chokehold on Success is not a highlight reel. It’s a reality check.</b></p><p></p><p>This podcast is for the builders. The fighters. The founders. The operators. The ones carrying weight most people never see.</p><p></p><p>Yes, we talk business.</p><p>Yes, we talk growth, money, strategy, and execution.</p><p>But that’s not the point.</p><p></p><p><i>Chokehold on Success</i> is about what it actually takes to become someone who wins — and what it costs to stay there.</p><p></p><p>Every episode goes beyond surface-level success and into the real stories behind the people: how they handle pressure, how they manage stress, how they balance family, relationships, identity, and ambition. We talk about fear, failure, burnout, ego, discipline, doubt, and the quiet moments that shape who someone becomes long before anyone applauds them.</p><p></p><p>This show explores:</p><p></p><ul><li>How leaders think when no one is watching</li><li>How entrepreneurs cope when everything is on the line</li><li>How fighters, founders, and high performers handle chaos, responsibility, and sacrifice</li><li>How people rebuild after loss, setbacks, and near-collapse</li><li>How identity is forged through pressure, not comfort</li></ul><p></p><p>These are not polished PR interviews.</p><p>These are not rehearsed answers.</p><p>These are real conversations with real people who have been in the trenches.</p><p></p><p>You’ll hear about broken beginnings, hard childhoods, career pivots, financial risk, family strain, self-doubt, and the internal battles that never make it into Instagram captions. You’ll hear how people made impossible decisions, carried responsibility too early, failed publicly, and still chose to keep moving forward.</p><p></p><p>Because success is not clean.</p><p>It’s not linear.</p><p>And it’s never free.</p><p></p><p>What makes <i>Chokehold on Success</i> different is that we don’t separate business from life — because in reality, they are never separate. Your mindset affects your company. Your stress affects your family. Your discipline affects your future. Your choices echo.</p><p></p><p>This podcast is about the full picture:</p><p>The ambition.</p><p>The pressure.</p><p>The sacrifice.</p><p>The growth.</p><p>The cost.</p><p>The reward.</p><p></p><p>If you are building something…</p><p>If you are responsible for others…</p><p>If you feel the weight of expectation…</p><p>If you refuse to live small…</p><p></p><p>This show is for you.</p><p></p><p>You won’t just leave inspired.</p><p>You’ll leave clearer.</p><p>Grounded.</p><p>Challenged.</p><p>And more aware of who you are becoming.</p><p></p><p><i>Chokehold on Success</i> is where business meets identity, and success gets real.</p>episodicZach Fairfieldzach@rollops.proyes<![CDATA[Jiu-Jitsu doesn't give a F#&% about you .... Chokehold On Success Episode: 1 with Chris Burns]]>The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the guest's musical influences, favorite movie soundtracks, and his approach to creating mixtapes. It delves into the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu from self-defense to sport, the importance of purpose-driven activities in combating depression, and the individualized learning approaches in Jiu-Jitsu. Additionally, the guest shares insights on teaching Jiu-Jitsu to children, the role of ego in Jiu-Jitsu and business, and the impact of responsibility and role modeling in his life. The conversation delves into the themes of self-identity and authenticity, as well as the legacy and preservation of martial arts. It explores the importance of being true to oneself and the desire to pass down the knowledge and principles of martial arts for future generations.

Takeaways

  • Purpose-driven activities combat depression
  • Individualized learning approaches in Jiu-Jitsu
  • The evolution of Jiu-Jitsu from self-defense to sport Self-identity and authenticity
  • Legacy and preservation of martial arts

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 09:53 Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense
  • 16:16 Ego in Jiu-Jitsu and Business
  • 28:16 Learning and Dealing with Depression
  • 33:59 Responsibility and Role Modeling
]]>8f420f40-7bb4-4ffd-8f82-90f6e733919cWed, 04 Feb 2026 02:06:59 GMT<p>The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the guest's musical influences, favorite movie soundtracks, and his approach to creating mixtapes. It delves into the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu from self-defense to sport, the importance of purpose-driven activities in combating depression, and the individualized learning approaches in Jiu-Jitsu. Additionally, the guest shares insights on teaching Jiu-Jitsu to children, the role of ego in Jiu-Jitsu and business, and the impact of responsibility and role modeling in his life. The conversation delves into the themes of self-identity and authenticity, as well as the legacy and preservation of martial arts. It explores the importance of being true to oneself and the desire to pass down the knowledge and principles of martial arts for future generations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Purpose-driven activities combat depression</li><li>Individualized learning approaches in Jiu-Jitsu</li><li>The evolution of Jiu-Jitsu from self-defense to sport Self-identity and authenticity</li><li>Legacy and preservation of martial arts</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>09:53 Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense</li><li>16:16 Ego in Jiu-Jitsu and Business</li><li>28:16 Learning and Dealing with Depression</li><li>33:59 Responsibility and Role Modeling</li></ul>no01:09:23Jiu-Jitsu doesn't give a F#&% about you .... Chokehold On Success Episode: 1 with Chris Burnsfull<![CDATA[Episode one teaser Passing Down Knowledge a lesson from Rickson Gracie]]>The conversation emphasizes the importance of passing down knowledge and the duty to preserve and refine it. It also touches on the desire to continue the cycle of passing down knowledge and refining it for future generations.

Takeaways

  • Passing down knowledge
  • Refining and preserving knowledge

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Importance of Passing Down Knowledge
]]>ddc56abd-4f11-49f8-8b3e-ea0ef3b76f8aSun, 11 Jan 2026 04:31:28 GMT<p>The conversation emphasizes the importance of passing down knowledge and the duty to preserve and refine it. It also touches on the desire to continue the cycle of passing down knowledge and refining it for future generations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Passing down knowledge</li><li>Refining and preserving knowledge</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Importance of Passing Down Knowledge</li></ul>yes00:01:4911Episode one teaser Passing Down Knowledge a lesson from Rickson Gracietrailer