Welcome to the first episode of Obviously Wrong w/ Mark Caples, the no-fluff, straight-shooting offshoot of Leadership Knocks. This is where I say the things that don’t fit neatly into the Hard Knock University Podcast — and this time, we’re kicking it off with a brutal look at work-life balance in 2025.
I cover:
Why I left the luxury remodeling game in 2019 chasing balance
What brisket tacos on a bass boat taught me during COVID
How cabinet sales pulled me back into the grind
The revival of hustle during economic drought
The truth about tariffs, labor shortages & supply chain meltdowns
Why now is the time to knock the dust off your work ethic and help rebuild America
This isn’t just a rant — it’s a rally cry. If you’re a builder, a leader, a parent, or someone just trying to stay afloat, this one’s for you.
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