Meet Mike –
The Man You Were…
and the Man You Are Now.

Mike’s not broken. But he’s worn thin.

He’s 45 years old.  Married for nearly 25 years to his high school sweetheart.
Four kids, two jobs (one at work, one at home), and a calendar that feels like it never stops moving.

He used to be wild and tough—back in high school, in his twenties.
He was the guy who’d disappear into the woods for a weekend with nothing but a backpack.
He was the guy who lifted heavy, ran hard, stayed up too late with his friends, and knew what it meant to bleed for something.

But life moved fast.
Career. Marriage. Mortgage. Kids. You know the song.
Now, all of that feels distant… and so does he.

He still loves his wife. But they barely talk anymore—at least, not about anything real.
He’s showing up for his kids, but his oldest doesn’t respect or trust him the way he used to. His youngest only knows that Dad gets mad somedays.
He’s the provider, but not always there. Active but not always present…

But not the leader.

Not the firestarter.

Not the man he once believed he’d become.

Here’s what Mike doesn’t say out loud:

• “I feel like I’m just going through the motions.”
• “I should be stronger—physically, mentally, spiritually—but I don’t even know where to start.”
• “I want to feel ALIVE again. Not just… useful.”
• “When did everything become so damn heavy?”
• “I miss the version of me who had edge… grit… something dangerous and good inside him.”

Mike’s a good man.
He loves his family. He works hard. He’s not lazy. He’s not a failure.

And the scariest part?

He’s getting good at living like this.

Waking up. Powering through. Collapsing. Scrolling. Repeating.
It’s not rock bottom—but it’s not purpose either.

The Iron Summit is for men like Mike.

Not because he’s weak.
But because he’s ready to stop drifting.
Because he still believes there’s more.
Because he’s strong enough to admit: “I’m not where I thought I’d be by now.”

He doesn’t want to be just comfortable.
He wants clarity.
He wants the fire he felt for his wife and family again.
He wants to lead again—not just provide.
To deeply love again—not just show up.
To be dangerous to the darkness again—not just busy in the daylight.

This isn’t a course.
This isn’t content.
This is a fire-tested process for men who are ready to stop drifting and start climbing.

You won’t be asked to sit in your feelings.
You’ll be challenged to move through the fire—with discipline, clarity, and brotherhood.

You’ll get honest.
You’ll rebuild your inner operating system.
You’ll reclaim the energy, mindset, and connection that you thought were gone forever.

The first step in any mission is to find out where you are. Download your Iron Summit Scorecard below.

I’ve Walked This Path Too

You don’t need a perfect leader. You need a real one.
That’s why I built this program—not to teach from a stage, but to share what I’ve lived from the trenches.

These 7 Pillars aren’t just ideas I came up with…
They’ve been forged in one of the hardest, most humbling seasons of my life.
And they’ve helped me climb toward the man I was born to be—and the man I’m still becoming.

Here’s how I’ve lived each one:

Faith – The Fire in My Soul

I spent years going through the motions spiritually.
But when I stopped treating God like a side project and started treating Him as my source—everything changed.

Today, I read the Bible daily. I study my faith intentionally. And I spend at least one hour every week in prayer at my church—outside of Sunday.

That time? It’s not optional. It’s what keeps me centered.

Family – The First Team I Lead

My wife and I were becoming ships in the night—functional but disconnected.
So I took the lead: we went to a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend… and then we committed to lead one.

I started reading books like Radical Hospitality, and I made a daily choice to see the good in my kids instead of just managing their chaos.
That shifted everything.

Fitness – The Foundation of My Energy

Since June 3, 2019, I’ve walked or run at least one mile every day. No excuses. No breaks.
Blizzards. Sickness. Even subzero weather—I kept going.

Since January, I’ve lost 21 pounds following a Keto plan (even with some slip-ups), and I’m now lifting weights three days a week and training for an Olympic-distance triathlon.

Not for a six-pack. But for strength that lasts.

Finances – The Structure That Supports My Mission

We used to live paycheck to paycheck. Even running a business, I never felt ahead.

Then I implemented the Profit First system in both my business and my home.
I learned to lead my money instead of reacting to it.
Now, not only are we gaining financial ground—but we bought a building for my martial arts school.

I finally feel like a provider and a steward.

Fight – The Skill to Protect What Matters Most

I’ve been a martial artist for over 25 years. I’m a 6th-degree black belt.
I’ve trained in striking, grappling, weapons, firearms, and personal protection.
But none of that mattered until I had a family to protect—and a reason to use it for good.

Becoming dangerous to darkness doesn’t mean becoming violent.
It means standing ready when it counts.

Fieldcraft – My Resilience in the Wild

I’m not a prepper. But I’ve made it a mission to know how to keep my family safe in the wild.

How to navigate without a phone.
How to build shelter.
How to start a fire, purify water, and survive if we get stuck.

I hunt. I fish. I explore. Because I want to be ready—not paranoid, but prepared.

Forever Mission – The Climb That Never Ends

The Iron Summit isn’t just a program.
It’s the path I’m still walking.
Because there is no “arrived” for a man on mission—there’s only forward.

My journey won’t end until the Lord calls me home.
And until then, I’ll keep climbing—with you.

You’re Not Following a Course.

You’re following a fellow climber.

I’m not at the top.
I’m just a few steps ahead—reaching back with a hand and a map.

Let’s climb together.

I’ve spent tens of thousands of dollars over the past 25 years on personal development and business coaching.  And every single one gave me tools…

But it wasn’t until I joined a group of like-minded, high-achievers—my Brotherhood—that I actually started using them.

We meet weekly. We challenge each other. We don’t let each other drift.That group? We call ourselves the Foghorns—and they’ve changed my life more than anything else I’ve ever paid for.

What I’ve learned is this:
A man can grow alone—but he transforms with others.

The Brotherhood inside The Iron Summit is built to replicate that experience.

• Bi-weekly calls with other Summit climbers
• Check-ins, call-outs, accountability, and wins shared
• A group of men who aren’t here to impress you—they’re here to climb with you

This isn’t just another community. It’s a brotherhood.

When you’re in the Brotherhood, you don’t just get access—you get momentum.
You’re not just learning—you’re becoming.

Start the Climb

You don’t need more motivation.
You need a mission. A map. A Brotherhood.

The Forge is lit.
The Crucible awaits.
The climb to the Iron Summit starts now.