03/01/2026
Why Most People Fail: 10th Planet’s Casey Halstead on the Brutal Truth of Success
Full interview now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-2frcq2gd00
“Everybody wants to be a boss until it’s time to do boss stuff.”
Casey Halstead didn’t build a Jiu-Jitsu empire by accident. He used Japanese manufacturing principles, corporate talent scouting, and a “no-fat” business model to scale 10th Planet Las Vegas while others failed.
Whether he’s cornering a UFC title fight or managing a multi-location business, Casey’s approach is the same: Identify the heart, outwork the competition, and cut the fat.
We dive into the “markers” of a real fighter, why “average” is the biggest threat to your success, and the specific mindset required to manage elite talent like Chito Vera and Julian Erosa.