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RISING KINGS

RISING KINGS 225 Episodes Oct 28, 2025

RISING KINGS is a men's self-improvement podcast focused on fitness, family and discipline. Hosted by Ben Salkeld — a father, husband and men's performance coach — it targets men who want to keep raising their standards in every area of life. Each episode offers simple, direct strategies for building physical strength, showing up well as a partner and parent, and leading with confidence. The tone is motivational and practical rather than theoretical, aimed at high-performing men who refuse to settle.

Episodes

Business Owner Burnout & Identity Drift: Rebuilding Without Losing Your Edge - Ep #223
Business Owner Burnout & Identity Drift: Rebuilding Without Losing Your Edge - Ep #223 Oct 28, 2025 2364 You built the business for freedom… but now it runs your life.It struck a chord with business owners who’ve achieved success, but deep down know they’ve drifted from the man they used to be.Most business owners think they’re winning because revenue is up and the team’s growing. But beneath the surface, something’s off, the pressure never stops and you’re snapping at the people you love most.In thi
[RE-RUN] - What to Do When Motivation Fades: The Power of Consistency
[RE-RUN] - What to Do When Motivation Fades: The Power of Consistency Oct 5, 2025 3207 This week's episode is a re-run of one of the most downloaded episodes from this year. When Ben sat down with long-time friend and RK brother Todd McCann to unpack what truly holds high-performing men back once they hit their 40s… and how to reignite the edge. When you've built a successful life. Business is solid. Family’s good. Fitness is decent. But something’s off. You’re not losing
Why Your Team Keeps Failing You (And How To Fix It) - Ep # 221
Why Your Team Keeps Failing You (And How To Fix It) - Ep # 221 Sep 25, 2025 564 Most 7-figure business owners think their team is the problem.Slow. Reactive. Needing constant hand-holding.But here’s the truth: the issue isn’t your staff. It’s your capacity as a leader.In this episode, Ben Salkeld - founder of RISING KINGS - breaks down the silent trap that keeps high-performing business owners stuck at 40% of their true potential… and why fixing your capacity changes everythi
The Silent Trap Keeping 7-Figure Business Owners Stuck (After 40) - Ep #220
The Silent Trap Keeping 7-Figure Business Owners Stuck (After 40) - Ep #220 Sep 12, 2025 502 Most 7-figure business owners believe it’s their team, systems, or strategy holding them back. The truth is sharper: those aren’t the real ceiling. It’s your capacity — and it’s bleeding into every decision you make.In this episode, Ben Salkeld reveals the Silent Trap keeping men over 40 stuck grinding 60+ hours a week while younger competitors surge ahead. You’ll learn the “capacity container” mo
How to Build Unbreakable Discipline After 40 (Without Burning Out) - Ep #219
How to Build Unbreakable Discipline After 40 (Without Burning Out) - Ep #219 Sep 4, 2025 406 Most men hit their 40s with money in the bank, a business to run, and a family to provide for. But deep down? They’re exhausted. Drifting. Living at 60% of who they know they could be.That was me at 40.  On paper, I looked successful: business, family, money.Behind closed doors?  3am anxiety wake-ups. A marriage running on logistics. Kids getting my leftovers. I was chasing the next “fix” - master
7 Goals Men Over 40 Must Stop Chasing (And What to Do Instead) - Ep #218
7 Goals Men Over 40 Must Stop Chasing (And What to Do Instead) - Ep #218 Aug 28, 2025 711 You’re in your 40s. The business is steady, the house looks good from the outside… but inside? Something’s missing.It’s not that you’re not successful -it’s that you’re still chasing the wrong goals.The same ones that drove you in your 20s and 30s are now keeping you stuck, drained, and disconnected.In this episode, I’ll show you the 7 life goals men over 40 must stop chasing - and what to focus o
How to Build Discipline After 40 (Even If Habits Don’t Work Anymore) - Ep #217
How to Build Discipline After 40 (Even If Habits Don’t Work Anymore) - Ep #217 Aug 21, 2025 313 Most men over 40 are stuck chasing random habits - ice baths, 5am alarms, the latest “hack” from LinkedIn - only to burn out and quit by Friday.The truth? Habits don’t stick after 40. Discipline does.In this episode of the RISING KINGS Podcast, Ben Salkeld (Founder of RISING KINGS) reveals the Discipline Engine™ - a proven 3-step system that replaces motivation with structure so high-performing me
From Boy to Man: The 5 Laws That Rebuild Leadership, Marriage & Legacy - Ep #216
From Boy to Man: The 5 Laws That Rebuild Leadership, Marriage & Legacy - Ep #216 Aug 14, 2025 673  You’ve ticked the boxes: career, family, success. But if you’re honest… you’re still asking: Is this it?You’re not broken. You’re not alone.You’re just playing a man’s game with a boy’s rulebook and no one ever gave you the real one.In this episode, Ben reveals the 5 laws that separate high-performing men who stay stuck… from those who rise into grounded, powerful leadership - in their business,
The 7 Lies You Must Unlearn to Reach Your Peak After 40 - Ep #215
The 7 Lies You Must Unlearn to Reach Your Peak After 40 - Ep #215 Aug 7, 2025 642 You’re smart. Driven. Respected. But still stuck at 70%.You’ve built a life most men envy — the business, the house, the family.So why do you feel like you’re still falling short?In this episode, RISING KINGS founder Ben reveals the 7 lies that high-performing men over 40 must unlearn in order to finally operate at their peak in business, fitness, marriage, and life.These are the lies that keep me
The Real Reason Your Team and Family Don’t Listen Anymore  - Ep #214
The Real Reason Your Team and Family Don’t Listen Anymore - Ep #214 Jul 31, 2025 464 You lead. You speak clearly. You provide. Yet no one truly listens anymore.Your team misses deadlines. Your kids test your boundaries. Your wife feels distant.It’s not a lack of authority, charisma, or clarity.It’s something far more dangerous: Ghost Standards - the invisible gap between the standards you preach and the ones you actually live.In this episode, Ben reveals: What Ghost Standards look
Why Strong Men Struggle to Lead at Home (and What to Do Instead) - Ep #213
Why Strong Men Struggle to Lead at Home (and What to Do Instead) - Ep #213 Jul 24, 2025 3794 Why do strong men struggle to lead at home, feel disconnected from their kids, and stay stuck in surface-level growth even when they’ve read all the books and done the work?In this episode Dino from the We Evolve Together podcast and Ben from RISING KINGS collaborate again, diving deep into the unseen reason men in their 40s lose respect, presence, and purpose.What they uncover isn’t another tacti
Why Men Over 40 Should Think About Death (And How It Improves Life) - Ep #212
Why Men Over 40 Should Think About Death (And How It Improves Life) - Ep #212 Jul 17, 2025 2481 What do you do when life doesn’t go to plan? In this powerful episode, Ben is joined by long time guest Dino as they dive deep into how to stay grounded, resilient, and aligned—even when you’re forced off the path you thought you were meant to walk.They unpack how stillness, personal accountability, and following your inner compass can help you turn life's setbacks into sacred pivots. From sa

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