About this podcast
Burning the Ships is more than just a podcast—it’s a battle cry for those who refuse to settle. Brought to you by 608B Capital hosted by Jason Seward, we dive deep into the journeys of relentless entrepreneurs, high-performers, and risk-takers who have gone all in—leaving behind safety nets, doubts, and excuses to forge their own path.
Each episode unpacks the mindset, strategies, and raw determination it takes to break free from the ordinary and build something extraordinary. Whether it’s leaving a comfortable career, pushing physical and mental limits, or overcoming impossible odds, our guests prove that greatness comes to those who commit fully.
If you’re ready to burn the ships and bet on yourself, you’re in the right place. Let’s get after it.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 227 episodes
- Final Episode | Jason Seward: Why I'm Putting Burning the Ships on the Shelf · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 227After nearly three years, over 200 episodes, and a fire that burned hotter than he expected, Jason Seward is putting Burning the Ships on the shelf. This final episode is not a…
- Jason Seward: The Mental Framework That Keeps Bad Days From Getting Worse · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 226Jason Seward is the host of Burning the Ships and a private lender at 608B Capital, where he works daily with real estate investors to close deals fast. He's built his business…
- Mike Cobb: What Raising Kids Overseas Does to How They See the World · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 225Mike Cobb didn't find his path — he built it from scratch in a country most people couldn't locate on a map. In the mid-90s, a trip to Belize with a lawyer buddy turned into a…
- Jason Seward: Why Your Spouse Is the Most Important Business Decision You Will Ever Make · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 224Jason Seward has spent the last four-plus years building a real estate business from scratch after a full corporate career, and he's been married to his wife Katie since 2009. In…
- Adrian Smude: Building Wealth Through Mobile Homes and a Mindset Built to Last · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 223In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Adrian Smude — mobile home investor, mastermind leader, mindset coach, and one of the most genuinely interesting people to…
- Jason Seward: The Bad Habits Nobody Talks About Because They Feel Too Familiar · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 222In this episode of Burning the Ships, Jason Seward flies solo to tackle a simple but counterintuitive idea that stopped him in his tracks while reading — quitting bad habits is…
- Jason Seward: The Difference Between the Ones Who Break Through & the Ones Who Don't · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 221In this episode of Burning the Ships, Jason Seward flies solo to break down one of the most powerful concepts he has come across in his reading — the Pike Effect. It is a real…
- Kati Seward: What a Supportive Spouse Actually Looks and Sounds Like in Real Life · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 220In this episode of Burning the Ships, Jason sits down with the most important person in his life — his wife Kati — for an honest conversation recorded in honor of their wedding…
- Jason Seward: Ten Rules for Life That Apply to Every Age and Every Room · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 219In this episode of Burning the Ships, host Jason Seward flies solo to share something that started as a career day presentation at his kids' school and turned into one of the…
- Jason Seward: The 3 Reasons You’re Not Taking Action in Life & Business · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 218In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, I break down one of the most misunderstood reasons people don’t take action — and it’s not fear. It’s comfort. Too many people blame…
- Tom Dunkel: Building Your Life Plan Before You Build Your Business Plan · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 217In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Tom Dunkel — managing principal of Eagle Capital Investments, co-founder of U.S. Mortgage Resolution, self-storage investor…
- Julian Rivera: Likability Is a The Most Underrated Superpower in Business · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 216In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Julian Rivera — Virginia Beach-based DJ, realtor, and co-owner of Iron Valley Real Estate. Julian has never waited for…
- Jason Seward: Ten Traits That Separate the People Who Build From the People Who Stay Stuck · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 215In this episode of Burning the Ships, host Jason Seward flies solo to share something he has been thinking about for a while — the ten fundamental traits that he believes are the…
- Martine Richardson: How a $35,000 House Quietly Became a $240,000 Asset · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 214In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Martine Richardson — a Richmond-based real estate investor, rental property coach, and community builder who went full time…
- Carrie Copenhaver : Building Real Wealth Without Losing Your Mind or Yourself · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 213In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Carrie Copenhaver — a Virginia Beach-based real estate agent, investor, and longtime member and former president of TRIG…
- Brian Hall: Why Scaling Down Your Business Might Be the Right Move · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 212In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Brian Hall — a Richmond real estate broker, investor, and property management company owner who has seen just about every…
- Lisa Ferris: Funding Real Estate Without Your Own Cash · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 211In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Lisa Ferris — investor, private money expert, Deal Maker Central Texas leader, and author of How to Find and Fund Any Real…
- Sharon Lechter: The Mindset That Built a Global Financial Literacy Empire · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 210In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with someone whose work has impacted not just my life, but the lives of millions around the world — Sharon Lechter, co-author of…
- Chris Lloyd: Why Agents Who Work With Investors Win Faster · 1 h 6 min · Season 1 Episode 209In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Chris Lloyd — a young but incredibly sharp real estate investor and broker who built serious momentum in a very short period…
- Ray Burkhalter: Building a Lending Business That Survives Crashes, COVID, and Life · 60 min · Season 1 Episode 208In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Ray Burkhalter from Tuscaloosa, Alabama—founder of RBI Funding Partners and a seasoned private lender who’s been through…
