Sobriety, Startups, and Showing Up with Aug11 Founder Johnathan Person

From addiction to entrepreneurship, Johnathan Person’s story is a powerful reminder that rock bottom can be the beginning of something great. As the founder of Aug11, Johnny joins Michael to talk about getting sober, rebuilding his life, and building a purpose-driven apparel brand from the ground up. He shares the habits that keep him on track (like his signature 5 by 5 routine), what time in jail taught him, and how he’s learned to lead with discipline, intention, and heart. Today, the two explore: Johnny’s journey through sobriety, recovery, and resilience Why skipping workouts doesn’t mean losing momentum Johnny’s morning and evening rituals: yes, including the 5x5 The vision behind building Aug11 Learning when to delegate and trust your team If you're into real talk, routines that actually work, and how to stay grounded while chasing big goals—this one's for you. And, if you really loved today’s show, we’d love it if you’d share it with a friend. Until next week, Kreatures–peace! TIMESTAMPS:: 0:55 Johnny’s journey through sobriety, recovery, and resilience 14:54 Why skipping workouts doesn’t mean losing momentum 24:22 Johnny’s morning and evening rituals 32:20 The vision behind building Aug11 38:12 Learning when to delegate and trust your team 47:46 How Kreatures of Habit stands out from Michael’s other ventures