The Bryson Every Day Project

611. Almost Over The Hump

Recorded on: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 12:41 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I spent today transferring Trey's system into the new layout with full integration, aiming to eliminate future manual data moving. The biggest hurdle has been month-to-month clients missing end dates, which throws off all renewal alerts and LTV tracking. After proposing a workaround, I realized the deeper complexity of importing legacy data versus adding new clients. I reflected on building a software solution, identifying small coaches as my best market. Wrapping Trey's system is top priority before moving to Dawson and Mina.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"The truth is the best way to learn is for me to make something and then realize it could be better and then figure out how to undo it and then build it again."
"Ignorance is bliss, you know?"
"The more I work with these three clients of mine, the more I'll learn about the specific needs and the different variables and what to watch out for."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"Is voice constantly cracking a sign of T levels getting lower?"
"Comment this and I’ll send you the free e-book. There’s over 300 comments. I was like, holy shit."
"Maybe she’s born on leap year. You got 365 more."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I’m worn out but also pretty close to a breakthrough. I want this transition work to be done so I can finally just build without redoing everything. It’s frustrating dealing with data structure issues, especially when it's not perfect, but I'm also realizing how much smarter I'm getting from doing it. I’m not mad at anyone. I just want to be efficient. I’m a little overwhelmed but staying the course. I know this will all pay off.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Transferred Trey's client system into the new layout, troubleshot month-to-month end date issues, proposed default durations for automation, double-checked Dawson’s file status, brainstormed onboarding structure for Mina, reviewed filter dependencies, researched causes of voice cracking, cleaned up database logic, reflected on target market for future software, planned lead tracker for Trey's IG post, and committed to finishing today before cousin Mialee’s celebration.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $7,741

610. One Big Brainstorm

Recorded on: Friday, June 20, 2025, 11:00 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I brainstormed turning my Notion systems into a standalone software for high-level online fitness coaches. The vision is an all-in-one CRM with business operations, client data, lead tracking, sales tools, and fitness program delivery. I debated hiring developers, pricing tiers like ClickFunnels, transferring client data, and competing with platforms like EverFit and Trainerize. I also worked on Trey's data transfer, played mini golf with my brother, reflected on personal growth, and talked finances, debt, and future car decisions.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"Don’t not start because it’s not scalable. That’s preventing you from starting. You’ll figure it out."
"If I could offer some sort of transfer… hey, if you come from another platform, we’ll transfer all your client data."
"Imagine, three years down the road, everything I said is true. I can come back and listen to this episode 610 and say, that’s where the idea began."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"I just don’t feel like that’s correct. No way. Two people doing this shit?"
"I called myself Codex. Anyway, what the fuck was I just saying before I got distracted three seconds ago?"
"Comms. Dude, some of this. Like what’s the point of shortening words?"
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today – Summarized by AI
Today I felt fired up. Not just with a wild business idea, but with the depth of how real this could all become. I caught myself dreaming big, then grounding it with logic, numbers, and self-awareness. There’s this undercurrent of excitement mixed with fear, but also something deeply personal about building my own thing. I got emotional thinking about my brother growing up and missing parts of his life, and it reminded me how fast time moves when I’m heads down grinding.
What I Did Today – Summarized by AI
Brainstormed custom fitness CRM software idea, explored developer hiring and pricing models, transferred Trey's data in Notion, mini-golfed with my brother, bought and sorted Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, got paid from Trey, adjusted financial logs, evaluated debt payoff plan, skipped texting Lexi back while recording.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$896
Total Income: $8,637

609. Hard Work-Day, Phone Call, Paranoia

Recorded on: Thursday, June 19, 2025, 11:31 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I woke up uneasy about the PT Domination NDA, reviewed it in plain English through ChatGPT, and confirmed I’m likely in the clear since what I’m building isn’t fitness-related or competitive. Still, it sparked paranoia and reflection on how delicate contracts are. I spent 12 hours fixing a bug in my Notion system tied to lifetime value calculations and renewals. Now, everything automates with one button. I'm tired, fired up, and cautiously optimistic moving forward.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"If I built this out and they were like, oh, sorry, you can't give that to anybody else, that's ours, I would just fucking delete everything. I'd light my MacBook. I would do all that, and I'd say, okay, I'll go to jail."
"Just make fucking sure you are crystal clear before you sign shit. And I feel like I've had to relearn this lesson over and over again."
"The indirect learning that you have, that you get when you're trying to solve a problem and everything you try in the process… it's what you learn from trying the different things that actually helps and is beneficial long term."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"If you take were to take an MRI of my brain, you would just see some fried rice, dude."
"What the fuck happened there? All of that Hill Air Force B money. Did I just say space?"
"I just got to match all the columns, make sure that I'm not missing any data and then go from there. But I’ll have to make a copy… because Trey uses client types, which is online or in the gym. I'm probably not going to include that… it would be in the way."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
Today was frustrating, but I worked through it. That NDA had me tripping hard this morning for no clear reason, but I think I’m safe. Still, I hate how gray contracts feel. I’ve been busting ass to make this system as seamless as possible. Even though I put in 12 hours and it didn’t look like much on the outside, I know how important it was. I’m mentally drained, paranoid, but also kind of proud and fired up.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Woke up paranoid about the NDA, reviewed and analyzed the nondisclosure agreement, built and fixed LTV logic in Notion, automated the renewal system, linked multiple databases together, mapped out the whole data flow, created a renewal follow-up tracker, played chess to decompress, and mentally prepped to deploy the new system to clients tomorrow.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $7,741

608. Need to Learn More, Proof of Concept, Productive Day, Fulfillment

Recorded on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 10:14 PM
Episode Summary by AI
Had a Zoom call with Trey to sort out client organization, future projects, and backend systems. He affirmed my work's value, saying he'd pay $5K for the system I’m building. That hit hard. Reflected on feeling fulfilled, working 11 hours straight, and being paid to build something that solves a real problem. Talked about niches, pricing tiers, productivity vs fake productivity, and how grateful I am that barely anyone listens so I can share all this freely.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“It happens slower than you expect and then faster than you can imagine.”
“This doesn’t make me ‘happy.’ It makes me feel fulfilled.”
“Everything I did today was 100% in line with what I needed to be doing.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“He's so cheap it's fucking crazy. That's sick.”
“Where the fuck is this fly, bro. I gotta beat his ass.”
“Show me fidget spinner ads, bro.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I’m buzzing from today. That Zoom call was fire and made me feel seen. I’m not exactly happy, but I’m deeply fulfilled. I finally feel like I’m doing work that matters and getting paid to build something that's going to scale. I was fully locked in for 11 hours and didn’t even feel it. This is the grind I’ve always wanted. I’ve got a long way to go, but today felt like I’m on the right track for the first time in a while.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Had a Zoom call with Trey, fixed backend client systems, brainstormed pricing models, built spreadsheets, worked 11 hours, learned new Notion features, scrolled social, played chess, watched part of a podcast, reflected on niche and product vision, planned to study Notion tutorials before bed.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $7,741

607. Overwhelmed AF Lol, Zoom Call

Recorded on: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 10:31 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I got shouted out during a Zoom call with Brian’s team and now I’m being referred to as the $30/hour spreadsheet guy, which is flattering but also overwhelming. I’m juggling work for Mina, Trey, and Dawson, feeling behind, anxious, and like I’m being pulled in too many directions. I vent about systems, pricing, expectations, burnout, and my need for organization. But I remind myself that this is the breakthrough phase I asked for just nine days ago.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“It happens slower than you expect, and then faster than you can imagine.”
“I asked for food, and I got 12 plates of food... I gotta eat it, dude.”
“What kind of life would it be if you always did something that you wanted?”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“Slower represented by S. Expect represented by EX. So we got sex.”
“Dude, I just made an hour what I made all of last month working for Hill Air Force Base.”
“I don't want to be... dude. I don't know. I'm just so over spreadsheets right now, bro.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today – Summarized by AI
I’m fried. This week flipped fast and now I’m trying to catch my breath. I’m honored and humbled that people want my help, but I’m also stretched too thin and worried I’ll drop the ball. I want to do right by everyone. I don’t want to let anyone down. But I also don’t want to become the spreadsheet guy forever. I'm grateful, proud, but overwhelmed. I know this is the proving ground, and I’m trying to stay grounded and execute.
What I Did Today – Summarized by AI
Got shouted out in a team Zoom call, onboarded new spreadsheet requests, vented about pricing and expectations, worked on client dashboards in Notion, played pickup basketball, did a chest and triceps workout, walked the track, deleted an earlier podcast segment, and had a long Zoom call with Mina reviewing backend systems.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $7,741

606. Reframing The Workflow, Team Zoom Call

Recorded on: Monday, June 16, 2025, 10:51 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I talk through the stress and strategy behind balancing multiple clients like Mina, Dawson, Trey, Riley, and potentially PT Dom while building a universal Notion shift log system. I reframe my workflow, realizing it's smarter to build one master system and customize later. I obsess over making it mistake-proof and scalable. I vent about delays, unresponsive people, the pressure from Brian, and my guilt around time with Lexi. I close by committing to finish Trey's system today.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"You can't screw it up. You can't typo because you click a button."
"There’s always going to be a better way to do something."
"If I just work on one singular project at a time and give it to each of them as I go, that seems just... I don’t know how to explain. The stress level just floor rockets."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"The stress level for me just floor rockets."
"I'm not saying I'm nosy like that, but I'm not saying that I'm not not."
"You can see how much hours you work, Sally."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I’m overwhelmed but gaining clarity. I’ve been spinning plates trying to juggle every client individually, but today it clicked that building one adaptable system is the smartest play. I’m stressed but proud of how detailed I’m being. I feel guilty about my time, especially with Lexi, but I’m also trying to be strategic and efficient. I know I’m capable of this workload, but it’s just a lot. I'm ready to lock in and build.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Built a shift log system in Notion, refined it heavily, decided to create one master version instead of multiple copies, figured out how to lock filtered views, messaged Britzy, planned a Loom video pitch, responded to Brian’s request, stressed about schedule, and committed to finishing Trey's project.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$187
Total Income: $7,741

605. Sh*t Got Real Fast… Here We Go

Recorded on: Sunday, June 15th, 2025, 10:51 PM
Episode Summary by AI
Laying on an air mattress, I reflect on payments finally coming in from Trey, Mina, and eventually Dawson through the Wise app. I talk about the mental fatigue of building backend systems for multiple clients—Trey, Mina, Dawson—and the challenge of balancing custom work with building a scalable, sellable template. I share ideas around pricing, routines, and my vision of selling a $10K backend system. Despite overwhelm, I still see the bigger goal and the momentum building.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“It’s so possible. It’s so real to be able to sell this for 10 grand, you know? It’s so real.”
“If I give this to somebody, it’s absolutely already going to be overwhelming. And so it’s my job to make it seem so simple.”
“Started from being scared, fitless in the corner of my room, saying, ‘Hey guys, what’s up?’ and now just not giving a fuck.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“Why are you not getting your car washed? This is crazy.”
“What are you doing? Trying to tickle. It’s a professional podcast. I’m on air.”
“And the viewership just went down.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I’m proud that I’m finally getting paid by multiple people, but I’m also tired. Mentally worn out from trying to figure out how to build something great while also staying caught up on client work. It’s hard because the vision is so clear, but the steps are messy. I’m stuck between wanting to productize and needing to personalize. Still, I can see the path—I just need to keep moving. The routine helps. And honestly, I’m kind of enjoying the chaos.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Got paid by Mina and Trey, submitted invoice to Dawson via Wise, worked 3.5 hours for Trey, built backend systems, brainstormed scalable structure, handled Father’s Day with family, recorded a spontaneous podcast episode from bed.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$450
Total Income: $7,554

604. Trying To Be Thorough, Thinking Through Everything, Stoked

Recorded on: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11:08 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I shared the behind-the-scenes process of building a massive, fully customizable Notion-based backend system for online fitness coaches. I vented about common frustrations, like vague definitions and tech limitations, and reflected on breakthroughs like hyperlinking client names and transferring databases cleanly. I debated pricing models, including $5K offers with tiered discounts, and emphasized the need to plan everything—renewals, onboarding, and client imports—with future scalability in mind. This is becoming more than a template—it’s a full system.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“If you're worried about something, if you can do something about it, then do something about it. If not, then don't worry about it.”
“I want them to value it. I want them to use it the way it’s intended to be used. And they’re not going to do that if I say, ‘Hey, it’s $4.’”
“Better to have and not need than to need and not have.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“Siri, what’s the definition of prosperous? Prosperous means successful in terms. Or is it prosperity?”
“Do you think I know what the fuck prosperous means if I’m asking what prosperity is, bro?”
“Lambo. Lambo City. The intro would quickly be realized as 29-year-old me calling me now.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I’m fired up but mentally overloaded. I feel like I’ve tapped into something huge with this Notion system, but every solved problem reveals ten more to think through. I’m proud of what I’ve built so far, but I’m also stressed about getting every single piece right before launch. I want it to be perfect, scalable, efficient, beautiful, and personalized. I’m thinking big, pricing boldly, and imagining what that first high-ticket sale will feel like.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Tested Notion database transfers, brainstormed system structure, calculated pricing tiers, debated business model logistics, researched Notion limitations and AI tricks, mapped workflows on a whiteboard, refined onboarding and renewal flows, explored customization options, planned client handoffs, and mentally prepped for high-ticket sales.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $7,104

603. Good For Me, Weird Interaction, Mind Mapping, Zoom Call

Recorded on: Friday, June 13, 2025, 07:55 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I figured out a way to bundle and transfer my Notion system more efficiently, even though it's still a pain. That made me realize its complexity is actually a good thing—it acts as a built-in lock against theft or over-sharing. I had a Zoom call with Trey where we mapped out renewal logic, brainstormed on a whiteboard, and realized how intricate this system really is. Sold a chair, ran two miles, made $484, and am thinking about buying a car.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"The more feedback that I get from these coaches of what they need in the system, the better my product is going to be because I know it's literally what the fucking market needs."
"Any time spent not working on this is time that's being pushed further back on me achieving kind of my goals on everything."
"I took advantage of every single one. And here we are."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"Instead of kicking, putting a toothpick under my toenail and kicking a door, a hundred times I' only got to do it twice."
"I looked down and saw a little kid. It looked like he was just straight up pissing in the pool."
"I don’t know when I started, dude. I’m not going to start a timer now."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I’m oddly hyped. Everything’s coming together even though it's messy as hell. That Zoom call with Trey made me realize I’m literally building something people are already paying for, and I can sell it later. I’m proud of figuring out some of the renewal logic and of pushing through two miserable miles. Selling the chair and getting paid today felt solid. I'm thinking bigger now—about cars, systems, the whole package. Just trying to stay on it and keep moving forward.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Figured out Notion transfer workaround, sold my chair for $100, ran two miles, brainstormed renewal system on whiteboard, had Zoom call with Trey, mapped out CRM logic, reflected on pricing and business model, made $484 total today.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$384
Total Income: $7,104

602. Big Problem, Getting Organized, Projects Galore

Recorded on: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 11:08 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I walked through my chaotic workload juggling projects for Mina, Dawson, and Trey, while also testing Notion’s limits with workspace copying and relation issues. I shared how my new calendar setup and shift routines are helping me stay somewhat organized. I reflected on how much better life feels now versus my old 9-to-5, reconnected with an old mentor, and realized how mentally exhausting but fulfilling this work is. Major roadblock discovered in Notion cross-workspace linking.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"You know, being in the gym and lifting weights, that's cool and all. But being outside in the sun and stuff, that's cool, bro. That's really cool."
"I have so assuming ideas, dude, that I want to implement and I want to work on it."
"If I can pick and choose who I'm working with, then I'm going to pick and choose who I work with."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"That just shits inside my pants for me."
"Siri, what's the definition of anguish? Fuck."
"I have a table called shit in Trey's workspace."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I’m feeling completely overloaded but also kind of proud of the progress I’m making. I’m grateful for the people around me, especially Trey, Mina, and Dawson, but I’m hitting the upper limit of what I can realistically manage. Mentally, I’m taxed. I love the systems I’m building, but the tech limitations are pissing me off. I want everything to function right, without breaking shit. I need sleep. I want simplicity. I’m trying to stay ahead of it all.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Worked for Mina, Dawson, and Trey, ran track sprints outside, used Notion Calendar synced with Google Calendar, built Notion systems, tested workspace duplications, reconnected with Mike Manfry, reflected on 9-to-5 burnout, debugged Notion cross-workspace issues.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $6,720