86: Running Across the USA, Breaking Into a New Industry, & Elevating Your Life with Albie Masland

The Modern Man

What drives someone to run across the country, from coast to coast, then start a business with no experience? In this episode of The Modern Man, you’ll hear from Albie Masland, the Founder and President of Valor Craft Performance, a hybrid plant performance company. Albie is here to share the inspiring story of his cross-country run and how he elevated his life through entrepreneurship.

Listen in to learn how Albie capitalized on an unexpected opportunity to run a cannabis business with no experience. Plus, he breaks down the benefits of incorporating cannabis, functional mushrooms, and other functional plants into your diet. Then, he shares his honest thoughts and advice on the learning curve of entering a new industry (especially after a life-changing experience).

“I have a new set standard and a new understanding and appreciation for exactly how far I can drive through something.”

Albie Masland

As Albie says, we only get one life. What are you doing with yours? How are you going to elevate?

Key Takeaways / What You’ll Learn:

(00:46) About Albie Masland.

(05:49) Why running is therapeutic.

(07:03) Why Albie decided to run across the country & How he got it sponsored.

(14:11) How running across the country changed his life.

(15:32) Why Albie transitioned to entrepreneurship and became president of a cannabis company.

(19:32) How to get through the initial challenges of starting a business.

(22:40) The performance benefits of integrating functional mushrooms, cannabis, and vitamins.

(25:05) The learning curve of entering a new industry as an entrepreneur.

(26:48) Advice for men on how to elevate your life for you and your family.

(29:48) How to connect with Albie Masland & Get 25% off Valor Craft Performance products.

(31:13) As a man, what has shaped your view of the world?

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Resources Mentioned:

Use code TED25 to get 25% off your purchase at Valor Craft Performance: https://www.buyvcp.com

Travis Manion Foundation: https://www.travismanion.org

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Connect with Albie Masland:

Valor Craft: https://www.valorcraft.com

Follow him on Instagram: ​https://www.instagram.com/albie_tross

Learn more about Albie: https://www.valorcraft.com/post/meet-our-new-president-albie-masland

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