The Bryson Every Day Project

636. Going Pro, Hard Problems, Zoom Calls

Recorded on: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 10:17 PM - Zooms will be uploaded on 637. Too tired for this shit lol
Episode Summary by AI:
I had two Zoom calls today but forgot because the day felt so long and mentally draining. I worked on Notion automations, struggled with a frustrating issue, and found an ugly but functional solution. I texted clients to delay delivery in favor of building something better with no extra work required on their end. I also reflected on distractions, Dan Martel’s “turn pro” mindset, and podcast ad stats, revealing I’ve earned four cents after 636 episodes.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“If I can spend, I guess, 15 hours trying to figure out how to make it so that it’s one click, I think that’s where the value is.”
“You need to turn pro. You need to go pro, meaning you need to... put more effort into whatever it is you’re trying to build and just go from there.”
“Time is so valuable, dude. That is the only thing in life that we will never, ever get more of, and we lose it every second.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“It was like, just give us your baby. Something like that.”
“It took me 636 days straight recording a podcast every day to make four cents.”
“Now I got a road trip to Maine from Utah.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I’m feeling mentally fried but accomplished. I didn’t get a rush of joy from solving my Notion issues, but I pushed through and made real progress. There’s this lingering guilt around delaying projects even though the upgrades will be way more valuable. I'm tired of distractions stealing my focus. Dan Martel’s message hit hard—I need to turn pro. I’m proud of what I’m building, but I know I can go harder, be sharper, and stay locked in.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Forgot about two Zoom calls, had a frustrating Notion problem I eventually solved, reworked automations for clients, texted Trey and Dawson to delay projects for quality, activated podcast ads, earned $0.04 from 13 ad impressions, reviewed podcast analytics, rejected a baby vaccine ad, and reflected on distractions and productivity.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $13,282

635. Excellent Day, Big Picture Feedback, Need To Go Faster

Recorded on: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 11:33 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I got the green light to start my first major project for PT Dom in Notion, mirroring what I built in Google Sheets. I spent over eight hours building a complex data tracker that works and looks clean. I also reflected on how far I’ve come financially and professionally in just two months, shared feedback from Dawson about monetizing this system at a $5K to $7K price point, and talked about my obsession with Teslas, including the Roadster and its sub-one-second 0-60 time.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"I don’t fully understand how some of this stuff works, but I know that it does work."
"So much shit has happened in the last two months... and I haven't really even thought about it since."
"It’s no coincidence that all these people that are fucking crushing it are so encouraging, but yet the people who aren't doing shit online are the first ones to tear me down."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"That Gatorade is going in my back seat. Matter of fact, it's going in the trunk."
"Just like that. That’s so weird, dude."
"Documentary. Docari. This is just a documentary. Documentary. Documentary. How the fuck do you say that word?"
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel pumped and proud today. I got a ton done, figured out complex problems in Notion, and made real progress on my debt. I’m realizing how fast I’m moving in a short time, and I’m excited by that. I’ve got a taste of what’s possible—financially and professionally—and I’m more motivated than ever. I love my Tesla. I’m obsessed. And while I know I’ve still got more to go, today felt like a big-ass win.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Worked over eight hours on a Notion project, figured out advanced formulas and filtering logic, built trackers for PT Dom, gym session, ate Chipotle, drank a Lucky energy drink, fanboyed over Tesla Roadsters, got paid by Dawson, planned to pay off three credit cards, reflected on financial and career growth, and prepped for three Zoom calls tomorrow.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$740
Total Income: $13,282

634. Scrambled Egg Brain

Recorded on: Monday, July 14, 2025, 09:55 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I reflected on Dan Martell’s advice to stop selling time and start selling outcomes, realizing I need to move away from hourly work. While still relying on hourly jobs to pay off debt, I began cold DM outreach to fitness coaches using a Notion tracker I built. Messaging 11 accounts was surprisingly fun, unlike my past outreach in fitness. I also struggled with complex Notion automation but stayed driven, discovering new formula tricks along the way.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“It’s like one big giant ass single player chess match of if I do this, then this happens.”
“The amount of shit the mental anguish that I go through trying to make it people click one less time is just so much.”
“I don’t want to be under the gun of what somebody else wants in the moment.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“It was like I would rather put a toothpick under my toe nail and kick a door.”
“Holy fuck it works, dude. That’s crazy.”
“I got a shit. You better start this over.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
Today I felt a real shift. Dan Martell’s quote hit me hard, and I realized I’m so done with selling my time. There’s something really energizing about this new direction with Notion systems for fitness coaches—it doesn’t feel forced like the fitness content did. I know I still need the hourly gigs for now, but I’m actually enjoying building systems and experimenting with messaging. Even though some tech stuff frustrated the hell out of me, I felt genuinely excited and proud.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Built a Notion tracker called Operation Ten Sails, sent 11 cold DMs to fitness coaches, tested Notion formulas to extract usernames from URLs, struggled with Notion automations for linking sales logs, took a mental break from building, brainstormed better systems, dealt with communication issues with Dawson, documented frustrations, and wrapped up the day planning next steps for outreach and system-building.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $12,542

633. Communication, Mega Logs, 7500 Downloads

Recorded on: Sunday, July 13, 2025, 09:30 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I worked from my desk while Lexi was here, trying to finish early to avoid last-minute uploads. PTDOM still hasn’t given me work, and I now owe 30 hours of work. Dawson's project is frustrating due to poor communication and tedious cross-referencing between spreadsheets. I started building a fully automated “Mega Biz Log” to track financials, payroll, sales, and MRR in one database. Podcast downloads hit 7,500, mostly from one loyal New Jersey listener. Ads possible soon.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"The more time that goes on that I don't do any work for PTDOM, the more that I just owe them."
"Every single thing—what was the total expenses, how many expenses individually were there, what's the average expense price, what is the percent of income—you know, everything."
"I just need to stay in this flow because everything makes sense to me right now, and if I were to take a break and come back, I'd probably shit all over my desk trying to figure out what I was even thinking."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"None of them are capitalized, so, you know, I quit."
"Every time Trey gets thrown into the mix, I'm Dr. Seuss because everything rhymes."
"Try Marf. I' Salamine. Are you stuck with your blah, blah, blah… No, my grandkids aren't, bro, because I'm 28."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
Today I felt overwhelmed by tedious tasks and poor communication, especially with Dawson, but I kept my head down and pushed through. I’m proud of the new mega tracker I'm building—it feels like something special. I’m in that rare zone where everything makes sense, and I want to stay in it. The podcast growth is cool, but I still crave more reach and not just one random person bumping it on repeat.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Worked from my desk, checked on Lexi, followed up with Britti, did Dawson’s tedious client-finance matching, vented frustrations about communication, explained system to Dawson, built mega business log tracker in Notion, tracked podcast analytics, hit 7,500 downloads, considered running podcast ads.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$510
Total Income: $12,542

632. Hard to Get Into Work-Mode, Lowercase Letters, Learning Too Late

Recorded on: Saturday, July 12, 2025, 04:29 PM
 
Episode Summary by AI
 
I talked about how hard it is to get back into flow after breaks and how frustrating and time-consuming it is to build automated systems in Notion, especially with its formula and column limitations. I shared a fulfilling moment driving my Tesla, feeling proud of earning it through hard work. I reflected on my solo effort building backend systems, the urgency to finish, and the complexity of onboarding new clients with messy spreadsheets. I also vented about lowercase names, laughed at Lexi, and expressed gratitude for peaceful date nights.
 
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
 
 
“Do I want to watch Instagram for an hour and a half or do I want my kids to grow up with the most amazing dad?”
 
 
 
“What an incredible feeling that is to just know that I’m, quote, off and I just… me and her, and I don’t have to worry about a goddamn thing other than opening her door and making her laugh.”
 
 
 
“This experience was the first-time experience. And because of what I did.”
 
 
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
 
 
“Open your milk.”
 
 
 
“Capital BRYS1. Capital BRYS1, capital SESSIYS. My hands are on my head because it’s just like so fucking mind boggling.”
 
 
 
“She just draws a, she just puts a bigger lowercase A. And that’s so crazy to me.”
 
 
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
 
Today I felt pulled in too many directions and it messed with my ability to get into flow. Coming back to work after breaks throws me off and I hate how long it takes to reconnect the dots. But under all the frustration, there’s a weird joy in problem-solving. I had a really grounding moment with my car, something that made me proud of everything I’ve built. I’m also just grateful for Lexi and how calm and peaceful our date nights make me feel. It’s all worth it.
 
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
 
Worked on automating business expense tracker in Notion, struggled regaining workflow after lunch, tested formulas using rollups and relations, reflected while driving Tesla, cleaned car with new product, doom scrolled for 90 minutes, had coffee with mom at Black Rifle, prepared for date night with Lexi, ranted about lowercase names in client sheets, and started organizing Dawson’s jumbled financial files.
 
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
 
Income Today: +$0
 
Total Income: $12,032

631. Productive Lazy Day

Episode Summary by AII vented about feeling overwhelmed with work and reassured after a phone call with Mina confirming that's just part of entrepreneurship. I shared a funny insurance nightmare for the new Tesla, ranted about paying for something I’ve never used, and described the struggle of charging it slowly with the wrong adapter. I also mentioned a new chair, work progress with Dawson, Mina, and Trey, and the idea of lighter workdays to recharge. Productive but draining day overall.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"I feel like I have a million things to do and I only have five minutes to do it all."
"That's just how it is, dude. Get used to it because that's what entrepreneurship is."
"I was just kind of in hyperdrive and then also lazy as fuck."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"Dude, give me a billion dollars and I’ll just drive legally every goddamn where I please, bro."
"I left my foot off the electricity, if you will."
"That’s how slow this sunbit is."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AII’m somewhere between fired up and completely fried. There’s a sense of pride from the Tesla, excitement from driving it, and just a bit of burnout from all the backend work. I know I’m making progress, but damn it feels like a grind right now. Still, the convo with Mina helped ground me, and the Zoom with Trey gave me a breather. I’m craving a slower pace even if just for a day.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AITalked to Mina, worked for Dawson, finished tasks for Mina, Zoom call with Trey, bought a new adapter, got insurance for the Tesla, set up a new office chair, changed Tesla driving mode, took a drive, planned to show family the car tomorrow.

630. Shiny Object Syndrome or Eager to Grow?

Recorded on: Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:47 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I was offered a full-time Head of Operations role by Riley, who runs a $298K/month fitness coaching business with nearly 500 clients and 23 coaches. The offer was $6K/month, but it would demand 8 hours/day, leaving no room for current projects. After deep thought and advice from Lexi and Mina, I decided to counter with a system-build-and-train package instead. Staying loyal to Trey, Dawson, and Mina while scaling what I build aligns better with my long-term vision of selling packaged systems and eventually launching software.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“You, yourself, especially with our last conversation of the time management thing, like, I think you should be a master of your time first.”
“Would I rather work 270 hours a week to get eight grand a month today right now? Or would I rather work the next six months, build something out… and then two hours, get eight grand?”
“Because then we would just be a company that builds cool shit for business owners. Dude, that gets me fired up.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“Took a shower and had a magical moment. Gay.”
“How about you, Zura? What do you think? And then he, she, then would say, um, I'm offended. and then she would get fired.”
“Explosion emoji doesn’t show up when you type explode. That’s just fucking so goddamn annoying.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I felt torn between what looked like an insane opportunity and what actually aligns with my real vision. Riley's offer was flattering, and I wanted it, but deep down I know I’d be trading the long game for quick cash. Lexi and Mina really helped me zoom out and see the big picture. I'm proud I paused, stepped back, and chose me over the paycheck. It’s hard not to chase shiny objects, but I’m playing to win the long game now.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Had a Zoom call with Riley about a full-time role, discussed it in depth with Lexi and Mina, calculated time and income tradeoffs, voiced my decision to stay the course, drafted a counteroffer, brainstormed system packaging strategy, and got a message from Ritzie about moving her team from Google Sheets to Notion.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $11,392

629. This Is Tough, Need to Level Up, Zoom Calls

Recorded on: Wednesday, July 09, 2025, 10:22 PM
Episode Summary by AI
Worked nonstop today on multiple Zoom calls, backend tasks, and project maintenance across Mina, Trey, and Dawson’s systems. Sold monitors with a buyer mix-up, but resolved it. Felt overwhelmed managing separate Notion systems, fixing major automations, and staying focused. Gym and nutrition slipped hard, but work remains fulfilling. Struggling with discipline and scattered workflow. Tesla’s fun but untouched due to work. Need to lock in strict routines. Just want the system to work and scale cleanly.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"It’s almost as if I’ve quote, leveled up to that next level and it has nothing to do with the car."
"These obligations afforded me this car, but because of these obligations, I can’t do anything with the car."
"I just want this to work more than I want any kind of, you know, conversation or anything."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"I'll get Scolios. It’s all good. No worries."
"Let me interrupt this broadcast here to say that I just did my first update on my car."
"Thank you. All right. Anyway, that's it. Here's the Mina call."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I’m spread thin. I feel like I’m doing great in work, but I’m also frustrated because that success is causing everything else to slip. I’m neglecting my body, skipping meals, and skipping the gym, but I keep justifying it by telling myself I need to finish the work first. The truth is I need better discipline. I need strict structure. I’m proud of what I’m building, but I feel the consequences of not locking in.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Worked 12 hours across Mina, Trey, and Dawson projects, had 2 Zoom calls, fixed Notion automations, sold and refunded monitors, skipped gym, barely ate, tracked tasks in Notion, dealt with Tesla software update, followed up with potential new job, and waited on my new chair delivery.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $11,392

628. Tesla, New Roles, New Jobs

Recorded on: Wednesday, July 09, 2025, 12:09 AM
Episode Summary by AI
I bought a Tesla Model S today. First time owning a luxury car with things like heated seats, autopilot, and remote start. It’s the exact one I wanted, even matches the Hot Wheels on my shelf and my old vision board. I reminisced briefly about my Mazda and updated my finances to reflect the shift from gas to electric. Also shared updates on current job roles, upcoming Zoom calls for potential new roles, and small changes in my workspace and budget.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"Once upon a time, this car was on my vision board. This is some shit that I used to think about and visualize. And now I have one."
"I think most people don't think outside the box or for themselves. People don't play chess in life. They just play checkers."
"If I can get myself in position to where I can afford or pay to not give a fuck about things, then I absolutely will."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"It's a wambo, it's a wambo"
"Start. End. That was zero to 60. Let me do it again."
"Love you, babe. But anyway, yeah, I got gas and I was like, am I going to get gas again?"
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
Today felt like a win. I’ve wanted this Tesla for a long time, and now I’ve got it sitting in my garage. It’s not just a car—it’s proof I’m making moves. But it doesn’t feel life-changing. It just feels like a cool next step. I’m still focused, still working. I’ve got new opportunities popping up, and I want to make sure I’m not overloading myself. I’m excited but grounded. Vision board shit is slowly becoming real life.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Bought a Tesla Model S, drove it home, explored features, adjusted finances, reminisced about my Mazda, recorded a Loom for Dawson, worked in Notion for Trey, updated budget categories, replied to Riley about a head of operations role, prepped for upcoming Zoom calls, sold monitors, bought a new computer chair, hit 700 in chess rating.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $11,392

627. Opportunities Galore, New Car, Zoom Call

Recorded on: Monday, July 07, 2025, 11:22 PM
Episode Summary by AI I came up with the idea to theme podcast intros by episode number, like using a metal song for episode 666. Spent the entire day working and diving into the details of potentially buying a 2019 Tesla Model S, weighing the pros and cons, finances, and the dealership experience. I also talked through scaling my hourly backend systems work for fitness coaches, debated pricing, capacity, and fairness. Closed with thoughts on perception, anchoring, and gratitude for Lexi and this podcast.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"Should I do ridiculously hard things so that the really hard things that I don’t want to do are seen as much easier?"
"I want to do cool shit in life."
"The whole goddamn podcast dream is still alive because of her."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"What's a factory you reset all your sayings?"
"I just shit my pants a little bit."
"I charge 3128, but you can pay more if you want though."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today – Summarized by AI Felt productive as hell today. Loved being in the zone and stacking hours at the desk. I feel super confident and pumped about the car decision, even with the minor drawbacks. I'm thinking strategically now about business scaling, pricing my time fairly, and how to deliver insane value while still growing. A little insecure when it comes to the balance between ambition and quality time with Lexi, but she’s solid. I’m leaning into this momentum and I’m grateful for where I’m at.
What I Did Today – Summarized by AI Worked all day at my desk, took three or four short breaks, researched Tesla Model S details and financing, called the dealership, analyzed anchoring psychology, brainstormed pricing strategy, debated workload fairness, planned to expand client base, reflected on Lexi's impact, and attached a short Zoom call with Mina and the team.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$180
Total Income: $11,392