{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Hidden Skill That Separates High Performers From Everyone Else | Brandon Mccaghren","description":"In this episode of The A Game Podcast, Nick Lamagna sits down with Brandon Mccaghren (aka &quot;B Mac&quot;) - double black belt under Eddie Bravo of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu and Carlos Machado, head instructor at 10th Planet Decatur, elite grappling commentator for EBI, CJJ, UFC Fight Pass, and co-founder and commissioner of the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) - for a conversation packed with mindset gold, business wisdom, and Jiu Jitsu philosophy. Brandon opens up about the blunt conversation with his wife that got him on the mats in the first place, the eight years he spent as a youth minister before finding martial arts, and how a &quot;corny little redneck&quot; from Lawrence County, Alabama became one of the most recognizable teachers and voices in grappling. He shares why he refuses to build his identity around any one title, how his background as a musician shaped the way he teaches and improvises on the mat, and why first principles thinking - not memorizing moves - is what actually creates mastery. Brandon also gets into the real story behind PGF, the league he's building with co-founder Keelan, Five Finger Death Punch's Zoltan Bathory, and Gracie family member Heather to become the first true team-and-season sports model Jiu Jitsu has ever had, and why he believes it's the key to finally giving grapplers a sustainable career path. In this episode you'll discover: \u2705Why taking feedback without tying it to your identity is the real key to growth \u2705The first principles approach to teaching that makes complex moves simple \u2705How his background as a musician shaped his creativity and improvisation on the mat \u2705The &quot;document don't create&quot; philosophy that built his personal brand \u2705Inside the Professional Grappling Federation and the plan to scale to 32 teams This isn't just a story about Jiu Jitsu. It's about mentorship, reinvention, first principles thinking, and building something built to outlast you. &amp;nbsp; Connect with Brandon:  bjj365.club Brandon Mccaghren on Instagram Brandon Mccaghren on Facebook Brandon Mccaghren on YouTube Brandon Mccaghren on LinkedIn Brandon Mccaghren on Twitter Brandon Mccaghren on TikTok Brandon Mccaghren on Threads &amp;nbsp; Connect with Professional Grappling Federation:  pgf.world PGF on Instagram PGF on Facebook PGF on YouTube  PGF on LinkedIn PGF on Twitter PGF on TikTok PGF on Threads PGF on Kick &amp;nbsp; Connect with 10th Planet Decatur:  www.decaturbrazilianjiujitsu.com 10th Planet Decatur on Instagram 10th Planet Decatur on Facebook 10th Planet Decatur on Twitter &amp;nbsp; --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers ","author_name":"The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs","author_url":"http:\/\/theagamepodcast.libsyn.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42283615\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/204667555"}