014: Holistic Training, Building Leverage, and Gangster Rap with Bencb

Bencb is widely seen as one of the best online tournament players out there. He made a name for himself when he took the top prize of over $250,000 in the SCOOP Main Event in 2014, and won the WCOOP Super High Roller 2016, where he won over $1.2 million in an event with the biggest buy-in of all time. He now runs Raise Your Edge, where he teaches players to plug their leaks, master preflop, and increase their win rate through a series of classes and articles.  In this episode, Ben joins the podcast to talk to Wayne and Nick about how his values have changed as he’s leveled up in poker, how he clarified his vision, and what it means to move in a more accelerated, harmonious way through your network without burning out. Key Takeaways How Ben combined his hobby of playing poker with a sustainable business model.  How your poker skills can help you effectively outsource projects and operations without getting screwed over. Red flags to identify before doing business with a business advisor, lawyer, or accountant. Why you can’t lose your confidence when you fail - and why this happens to so many poker players who try to enter other lines of business. Why you should start meditating - and how to create a practice of your own. Why poker isn’t a single player game - and why mindset matters just as much as strategy. Get Access to the Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including all the resources mentioned during the interview, visit BeyondPoker.com/14 Check Us Out On:  BeyondPoker.com Wayne Yap on Instagram Nick Howard on Instagram Nick Howard on Twitter PokerDetox.com