The CMD Project

The CMD Project is a podcast for men building themselves while building their businesses.Hosted by Daniel Lackey—entrepreneur, jiu-jitsu competitor, and father—this show cuts through the fluff with real conversations on mindset, discipline, pain, progress, and the grind of starting from nothing.You’ll hear from entrepreneurs, veterans, and men who’ve clawed their way forward—mentally, financially, and emotionally.This isn’t for the polished. This is for the gritty. For the men figuring it out, one hard lesson at a time.

The CMD Project is a business podcast hosted by Danielrlackey, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Danielrlackey hosts The CMD Project, a business show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  How Insurance Companies Bought the System (HB 459 Breakdown)

  Nov 23, 202524 minS1

  <p>Florida homeowners need to hear this.<br>In this episode, I break down Florida House Bill 459 — a quietly introduced bill that could strip millions of people of their right to due process. This bill forces all disputed insurance claims into a single state-run system where homeowners don’t get a jury, don’t get a courtroom, and don’t get real discovery.</p><p>I explain:</p><p>What HB 459 actually says</p><p>How it eliminates your right to sue your insurance company</p><p>Why the DOAH system is a massive disadvantage for homeowners</p><p>How Citizens...

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  Episode #19

  Episode 19 – with Chase Florin of Florin Law

  Nov 16, 20251h 39mS1

  <p>Today I sit down with Chase Florin, founder of Florin Law, who just launched his own practice after more than a decade working insurance claims. What starts as a conversation about Florida’s insurance mess turns into a no-script deep dive on entrepreneurship, fatherhood, success, politics, and what it really means to build something for yourself.</p><p>This episode goes everywhere — in the best way possible.<br>We talk about:<br>• Chase leaving his firm to start Florin Law<br>• Corruption and the reality of Florida insurance<br>• What success actually looks like as a man and a father<br>...

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  Episode #18

  Episode 18 – Hungry Over Qualified (Why I Hire the Underdog)

  Nov 9, 202514 minS1

  <p>I’ll take hunger over experience every time.<br>In this episode, I break down what I actually look for in a good employee — and why I’d rather hire someone with no experience but pure determination than someone who’s had everything handed to them.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p>The mindset that makes someone unstoppable</p><p>Why adversity builds stronger leaders</p><p>How “failure isn’t an option” changes your drive</p><p>What makes the underdog worth betting on</p><p>If you’ve ever felt overlooked or doubted — this one’s for you.</p><p>Follo...

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  Episode #17

  Masculinity Isn’t Toxic — Apathy Is

  Nov 2, 202515 minS1

  <p>In this episode, I open up about what it really means to be a man today — not ego, not control, but strength, discipline, and direction.</p><p>We live in the softest generation in history — everything’s easy, instant, and comfortable. But that’s exactly why we need to push back.</p><p>These are five things I’ve been working on that have helped me start fighting the softness, find clarity, and become a stronger man — physically, mentally, and emotionally.</p><p><br></p><p></p>

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  Episode #16

  Read the Room or Lose the Deal

  Oct 26, 202516 minS1

  <p>In this episode, I pick up where we left off in Part 1 and go deeper into the real side of negotiation — reading body language and tone, controlling the tempo, asking calibrated questions, building a strong reputation, and knowing exactly when to walk away.</p><p>These are the same strategies that have helped me settle tens of millions of dollars in insurance claims — and they apply to everything from business deals to negotiating a raise.</p><p>Listen, take notes, and start applying these five techniques today.</p><p></p>

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