The Bryson Every Day Project

616. Worst First 13 Minutes, MORE Opportunities, Episode Number & Date Alignment LOL

Recorded on: Thursday, June 26, 2025, 10:18 PM
Episode Summary by AI
Secured a project-based position with PT Dom, pending final confirmation, meaning no $500 monthly fee and potential for paid project work inside Notion. Obsessed for 15 minutes figuring out when podcast episode numbers will match calendar dates, eventually realizing February 2027 offers a full month of alignment. Debated getting a Tesla Model S versus paying off debt, weighing lifestyle upgrades versus financial security. Acknowledged that upgrading life can fuel higher standards but recognized buying a car is unnecessary. Preparing for upcoming California trip and staying consistent with daily podcast streak.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"When you start upgrading your life, you feel that sense of urgency to perform to that new standard."
"The pool of people who are able to work on what needs to be built inside Notion, and integrate it with what someone else made, is so low. So that puts me in high demand."
"I just would like, fuck, I’d like a new car."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"It’s a one-third pentagon mirror, that’s what a Cybertruck is."
"Dude, why is it illegal if you’re a billionaire?"
"What the fuck I’ve been looking for for the last 10 minutes, February 1st, 2027."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
Today I’m excited but still overthinking everything. Locking in PT Dom feels solid, but I’m cautious about calling it official till I get that final text. My brain went off the rails for 15 minutes figuring out the dumbest calendar-episode math ever, but hey, I had to know. Car-wise, I’m all over the place. The Tesla tempts me, but debt freedom tempts me more. Honestly, I’m proud of the PT Dom move, but I know I didn’t “negotiate” that hard. I just showed up and talked real.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Secured PT Dom project deal, obsessed over podcast date alignment, debated buying a Tesla, calculated financial impact of a new car, listened to Dan Martell, planned upcoming California trip, stressed over car insurance logic, confirmed I still don’t drive anywhere, outlined future podcast plans.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $9,110

615. Opportunities, Taking Advantage of Time, Zoom Call

Recorded on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 10:32 PM
Episode Summary by AI
Today I talk through the potential PT Dom opportunity and the boundaries I’m setting to protect my work. I break down the back-and-forth with their team, how Mina and Dawson vouching helps, and the value of just being in their network even if the pay is small. I reflect on how much time I have in life right now to work, the old fitness identity I’ve let go of, and random thoughts like fighting, confidence, my podcast stats, and funny GNC moments.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“I have the most amount of time right now in my entire life that I will ever have again.”
“You just never know, bro. You just never know.”
“It was almost kind of liberating for me to just truthfully not give a fuck.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“Fitness dick in your mouth. Yeah, good one.”
“Daily day-to day dates. Okay.”
“The longer the month, the colder it is.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
Honestly, I feel cautiously optimistic. I’m pumped about being in this circle with Mina, Dawson, Brian and all those guys, but I’m also real protective of the work I’m building. I know I’m trying to play it smart with these hours and repurposing systems. I’m realizing how much time I have right now to grind and I feel this pressure to make the most of it. It’s cool watching myself detach from the old gym-bro ego too.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Talked PT Dom opportunity, protected my systems, reflected on my network, ran podcast stats, went to GNC, let go of fitness ego, thought about learning to fight.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $9,110

614. Made $4.6k This Month, 10.1k Since December, and 16.1k Since 2020

Recorded on: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 10:26 PM
Episode Summary by AI
Today I tracked my real business revenue after finally sorting all payments from Venmo, Wise, Stripe, and more. Turns out I’ve made $10,155 since December, plus $6,061 from old fitness coaching. I also broke down income sources like PTD, Trey, and Emmy Fit. Spent the day fixing Mina’s Notion system, which turned into a major tedious project but taught me new tricks. I also attempted the Murph workout but quit halfway, realizing my cardio and strength need work.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“You can say that I made 10 grand in six months or you can say that I made five grand in one month.”
“It’s a shitty thing, dude. It’s just evolution.”
“Definitely something we’re going to have to conquer.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“Holy moly… What’s the name of the app, bro?”
“It’s just mega big asshole is what it is.”
“Dude, I think my nose did some shit.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
Honestly, I’m proud of the income progress but frustrated by how tedious fixing Mina’s Notion system became. It felt like such a waste of time but I know it made everything better long term. The Murph humbled me bad. I feel kind of embarrassed quitting halfway, but at the same time, I know I’ve been all-in on business and fitness has taken a hit. It’s frustrating but motivating. Just gotta get after it again.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Tracked total business revenue, cleaned up payment history, updated Notion systems for Mina, relearned better workflows, attempted the Murph workout and quit halfway, watched Notion tutorials, brainstormed new system ideas.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $9,110

613. Trying to Set Myself Up and Align Opportunities

Recorded on: Monday, June 23, 2025, 09:22 PM
Episode Summary by AI
Today I was frustrated because I slept in, which made me feel lazy and behind. I worked on building my lead and sales tracker in Notion and documented the workflow as I go to avoid confusion later. I reflected on how to handle different scenarios like prospects reaching out during follow-up gaps. I also discussed negotiating more work with PT Dom while protecting ownership of my Notion builds. Financially, I mapped out income potential, debt payoff, and emphasized how discipline with my schedule and fitness is necessary now.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"I don't want to have to rebuild this, so I'm trying to think of every possibility, every practical possibility, and then like handle it."
"I've put work into making this happen for myself. An opportunity arose. I took advantage of it, and now I'm reaping the benefit."
"I dreamed about it. Now I have it. Now I'm not taking advantage of it."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"A little goddamn 20 pound dog is making me question my entire priorities of life."
"That wasn't a shit, by the way. That was my foot on the metal chair."
"Legacy's ruined, trash, got lucky. Easy road."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
Today I was all over the place mentally. Woke up late, felt like shit for it, but still got some solid work done on this lead tracker system. I’m proud I’m thinking ahead and documenting things, but I’m overthinking a lot about the PT Dom situation. Deep down, I feel like I’m finally building something sustainable, but I still question if I’m playing it too safe. I know discipline and getting back to my early mornings is key right now.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Built lead tracker in Notion, documented workflows, played chess, negotiated PT Dom work terms, calculated income projections, overthought debt versus opportunity, realized I need to fix my sleep schedule, mentally committed to morning gym and running, planned to eat, shower, and prep for a call.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $7,741

612. Almost Done (for now)

Recorded on: Sunday, June 22, 2025, 11:11 PM
Episode Summary by AI
Today I wrapped up Dawson’s Notion system and now need to get his clients in. Mina’s system is next, but redoing her master log will be a pain since it connects everything like onboarding and check-ins. I also brainstormed the lead and sales tracker, figuring out how to track lead sources, sales process, and automate follow-ups. I ranted about how easy it is to copy Notion systems and how hard it is to protect them, realizing there’s no real solution.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"Lesson learned. Don’t have client data inside this and also don’t start building it if you can’t copy it."
"Spoiler alert, you just put everything into one page and then you just copy that one page and then everything else stays linked."
"It’s not even trying to be deceitful or trying to be anything. It’s just like, I’m trying to help my boy out."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"Yo. Whoa, what the fuck was that, dude?"
"Tomorrow’s gonna be a fucking joke, dude."
"What the fuck is general access, dude?"
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
Honestly, I’m drained. My voice is doing some weird shit, I’m frustrated with how annoying this Notion stuff is, and now that I see how easy it is for people to copy what I built, it’s kind of discouraging. But whatever, I’m just gonna keep knocking things out. I know Mina’s project will suck to redo, but it is what it is. Once that’s done, I can finally focus on new systems.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Finished Dawson’s Notion system, brainstormed the sales and lead tracker, stressed about Notion copy protection, realized it’s basically impossible, planned tomorrow’s tasks for Mina’s system.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $7,741

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