Tak3 Action

Try EVERYTHING!I was able to sit down with my buddy Kevin Calamari who is one hell of a creative videographer/photographer. Funny enough, he never even thought about working within this industry, he was actually studying science as his Major in university. He even had a pursuit of chasing his dream of playing for a D1 Soccer school in the states. But, after a long journey of trying to figure out what he really wanted to do with his life and attempting many different things, he knew that all he really wanted to do was build something of his own and inspire others. So, he set out to try all the ideas he had in his head until he found the one that stuck. Then, when it came around to him picking up a camera and taking his first video, he fell in love and was off to the races. Kevin has been through a lot over the past couple of years and has a ton of experience in multiple different fields. With that said, he's also gained a ton of knowledge when it comes to going out on your own and trying to build that lifestyle you've dreamt of living. In this episode, he shares his full story, everything he went through, and tips and advice on what you can do today to begin working towards finally achieving that lifetime goal of yours.

The man behind Vitaly, Clocks and Colours & Etah love ... Shane Vitaly. When I first reached out to see if he would be interested in being on the Podcast, my first thought was if he replies and agrees to it, this is going to be one of the most valuable podcasts I’ve ever recorded ... and it was. Every single one of Shane’s answered to my questions taught me something new. From entrepreneurial advice to simple life tips in general, there’s something to be taken out of Shane’s story of pieces of advice. Just wanted to say thank you brother for coming on the Podcast, it’s one that I know will help a ton of you looking to kick start yourself into a new gear.

We all know how hard it is to stick to a healthy diet, let alone the time it takes to prep meals and depending on what you want to eat, the cost can start getting pretty damn high.Well, problem solved by my man ... Juan is the Owner of Prep’d Fresh, a company with a purpose to provide affordable, ready to eat meals with weekly delivery to all McMaster students.He took me through his journey from prepping meals at home with his parents starting off selling meals to his buddies with a simple etransfer for payments to now having a full team, interns and partnering with professional chefs to ensure the best tasting and affordable meals for all students.Y’all know how much I care about my food, so I wouldn’t have done this if I didn’t think the food was good, and it’s damn good.His advice towards taking action: Think Big but Start Small and I couldn’t agree with it more ...

I was able to sit down with my long-time friend, the one and only Barber Bonzy.At only 20-years old, he has experience within the hair industry that most don't ever get to experience during their whole career. He has worked at multiple barbershops over the years and has even been given opportunities to do shows in Las Vegas.To reach the level that he is at today, his piece of advice to Tak3 Action on your goals is to "Prove them Wrong". Feed off the haters and use everyone's negative comments as fuel to keep pushing through. We had an unreal conversation and the advice my man gives in this Podcast is truly priceless.Enjoy.

Surround yourself with people who have dreams, desire, and ambition; they’ll help you push for and realize your own ... That’s the exact reason I recorded a Podcast with my boy Gules Meli the Head Coach and Owner over at Team Bionic. There’s nothing more motivating than seeing your friends chasing after their goals and this kid has done exactly that. Coming 1st place in his Junior Physique competition, coaching his clients and his friends to live a healthy lifestyle and in general, he’s just doing his thing, pushing our positivity.I sat down with Gules and talked about how he got to where he is today with everything that he’s doing and what his thoughts were on how to help people Tak3 Action. His one piece of advice was probably the best one I’ve heard yet, so I definitely recommend listening in to what he has to say.Appreciate you bud, thanks for coming on the Podcast!

When you first pick up a camera, your first thought might not be "I'll be taking photos/videos for the professional athletes one day". It definitely wasn't Nick's first thought, but since the day he took his first photo he Kept Moving and look at him now ... Shooting videos for the NBA Draft, Nike Canada & many other brands/influencers.Nick's dream was to play basketball at the D1 level, but after a knee injury that took him out of the game, he had to come up with a new game plan. Still, in high school at the time, his dad suggested he tried starting his own business. So, that's exactly what he did. His dad recommended he start a Lawn Aeration business and with the help of one of his buddies, they did just that. Making a couple of hundred dollars, it turned out ok, but that was just the beginning of his journey. The story continues to his next job working at Toys R Us, then going to college, then university, then dropping out of university to working part-time at his dad's business. His story took twists and turns over and over again, but Nick said that the key to his success was that he just kept moving.A lot of people go through some terrible events in their life and simply give up. They lose full hope and never recover. Nick's dream was to play D1 basketball. He transferred over to a Basketball Academy in pursuit of turning his dream into a reality. But then, he blew out his knee ... end of his career. Nick could have called it quits. Just completely given up and thought that his life was finished, he could never play basketball again. He wasn't going to let that happen though.Nick picked himself up and started a business that maybe he maybe wasn't that passionate about, accepted a part-time position that wasn't an ideal job and then finally tried going the route of school as many others did. Did any of these things work out for him? No. But he wouldn't be where he is today if it weren't for them.The key to Nick's story was that he kept moving. He tried something, didn't like it and moved on. Some people get stuck in the same position for years before leaving. Nick knew what he wanted and what he didn't, so he continued to search for what he was passionate about, which ended up being Photography/Videography.He hasn't looked back since.Enjoy Ep #5 with Nick Ciaglia.

Experiencing first hand your roommate build and grow a company to the scale that this lad right here has been able to is insane ... I still remember the first days of him freaking out when he saw just one order come in. Now, I don’t think he can even keep count towards how many custom inquires and catalog sales come through on a daily basis.Entrepreneurship is in no way, shape or form something easy. It requires sacrifice, late nights, failure and the list goes on and on. I mean it when I say it isn't for everyone ... but my man Stone Cieslok right here is 100% the definition of what it means to be an Entrepreneur.Being just 20 years old and accomplishing what he's been able to with his company Neon X is beyond remarkable. He's worked with the Canadian Country Music Awards, Reebok, Peace Collective and the list goes on and on.Stone's journey may look like an overnight success because of the success Neon X has had within just one year of being in business, but I can promise you that this is anything but an overnight success story.In this interview, Stone talks about how every part-time job he's had, every opportunity he's been given and just sheer hard work and late nights is what has been able to lead him to create Neon X. The best part is, he's just getting started ... Enjoy Ep #4 with Stone Cieslok.

From the OHL to becoming a CrossFit coach, owning his own box CrossFit Streets and building a true community around it, my man Dan Rogers is an inspiration to myself and so many others ...He was one of the first people to believe in myself and Tak3 Action by taking me on as a sponsor for the gym over a year ago when I first started Tak3 Action.He’s not just a CrossFit coach trying to sell memberships to get people into his gym, he actually cares about his members and genuinely wants to help them live a better life.Dan’s goal was never to just open up a gym, but build a facility that helps people become the best version of themselves and he’s been able to do exactly that.I sat down to chat with him about his journey over the past decade to get to where he is today and I promise, y’all don’t want to miss out on what he has to say.Enjoy Ep #3 with Dan Rogers.

I sat down with my buddy Omar from high school to talk about his weight loss journey over the past year. He was able to lose 200lbs, 100% naturally ...Omar talks about his years of being overweight, his highs and lows, his failures and successes and how it all came together to help him become an overall healthier and happier individual. What he says is something EVERYONE can learn something from.He said it best ... The mentality is everything. If you can’t even believe that it’s possible, that you’re actually capable of doing it, then how do you think it’s actually going to play out for you?We’re so much more capable than we could ever imagine, you just have to Tak3 Action on that goal of yours and believe in succeeding at it 100%.Omar is someone I truly look up to and have much respect for. What he says is something everyone can learn from.Enjoy Ep #2 with Omar Thaher.

I sat down with my man Josh Mankz, a Marketing Associate at Peace Collective and now Founder of Street Cvlture, a Vintage Streetwear Brand with a brand new 10,000 Sqft warehouse.From picking up his first camera at staples 9 years ago to creating his own Vintage Streetwear brand, he explains how he was able to accomplish everything he has by the age of just 26 and how he continues to hustle and grow his own brand, Street Cvlture.His one main piece of advice is to "Make it Personal". Whatever it is you do, you have to truly embody it and make it who you are ...The experience Josh has is clear to see and his advice is applicable to each and everyone looking to truly find out how to find their passion.Enjoy Ep # 1 with Josh Mankz.

What's up Tak3 Action community? To kick this podcast off, I decided to start with my very own Tak3 Action story. Over the years, I've started multiple businesses and have tried many other things along the way. From starting my own custom clothing business at 13-years old in my buddy's basement, creating a gym equipment affiliate marketing website, to attempting to start multiple YouTube channels ... the list goes on and on. It has been 8 years since I started my first business and in this podcast I outline each and every one of them, the successes and failures within each and how they all came together to make me the individual I am today and create Tak3 Action. So, sit back, relax and enjoy!