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20/12/2025

Belief is powerful. But belief without action is wishful thinking.

In E280 of Mike’D Up!, entrepreneur Chuck Cuda shared how one simple belief his father instilled in him became the foundation for rebuilding his life, his businesses, and his future.

He backed that belief with:
➡️ Discipline
➡️ Daily affirmations
➡️ Clear standards
➡️ Relentless ex*****on

Chuck built everything from the ground up. He went on to close over $200 million in commercial real estate deals, mastering the fundamentals of discipline, prospecting, and relationship-driven success. That same ambition carried him into the rapidly evolving cannabis industry, where he expanded an operation from 5 to 22 licenses across three states, turning major financial challenges into profitability.

Driven by purpose, Chuck also shared his commitment to philanthropy, inspired by his father’s battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Through the OPES Charitable Foundation, he has helped raise more than $3 million for cancer research.

His daily affirmations, leadership philosophy, and belief in limitless potential offer a clear blueprint for anyone looking to rebuild their life or elevate their mindset.

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17/12/2025

GOOD NEWS: You don’t need to hit rock bottom to change your life.

You can pause, reassess, and realign at any level of success.

No crash required, only the courage to cut bad habits, clear the mental noise, and rebuild with intention.

That was a powerful reminder from my conversation with Chuck Cuda on E280 of ᴍɪᴋᴇ’ᴅ ᴜᴘ!

Chuck has closed $200M+ in real estate, and his success didn’t come from flashy tactics. It came from mastering the fundamentals:

▪️ Ruthless time blocking
▪️ Disciplined prospecting
▪️ Relationship-first thinking
▪️ Always leading with value

If you’re feeling stuck, stretched thin, or out of alignment, this episode is a wake-up call without the wreckage. Don’t wait for a breakdown to build something better.

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16/12/2025

In E280 of ᴍɪᴋᴇ’ᴅ ᴜᴘ!, entrepreneur Chuck Cuda shares how a single bad decision landed him in prison in 2009, and how a wake-up call on Thanksgiving Day behind bars became the turning point that reshaped his future. From that moment on, accountability became his superpower.

Chuck breaks down why mindset is the engine behind every transformation. Through daily affirmations, disciplined habits, and an unshakable belief in limitless potential, he shows that your past doesn’t define you; your decisions do.

One of the keys to his massive success: what you focus on expands. Your attention determines your outcome.

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14/12/2025

Happy Holidays, claymation style! 🤣

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season! Here’s to an incredible New Year ahead in 2026!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported the show from the start. It’s been an amazing six years with 280 episodes and counting! Much love to you and your families!

Remember to Be Great & Be Grateful in all that you do!

And as always, Go Bills! 💙❤️

Cheers,
Mike

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14/12/2025

Celebrate National Unity Day!

Today is National Unity Day! invites everyone to come together and celebrate our shared humanity.

📲 MAKE THE CALL!

Take a moment to reconnect with a family member or friend that you’ve drifted apart due to our divisive culture. Let National Unity Day inspire you to rebuild those important relationships.

I know I’m posting this late in the day, so it might be too late to call someone, but you can still send a text! Remember, this isn’t only for December 13, every day is an opportunity to reach out and reconnect.

I recently had the founder of as a guest on my podcast. Check out Episode 279 to hear his inspiring story and learn why he started this movement.

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11/12/2025

One small positive act can create a ripple effect…uplifting you, those around you, and even those who witness it.

That’s how unity grows!

In Episode 279 of Mike’D Up!, I spoke with Adam Mizel, co-founder of , about healing division through service and compassion.

This Saturday, December 13th is 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘿𝙖𝙮, and you can make a ripple by:
1️⃣ Making the Call: Reconnect with someone you’ve drifted from.
2️⃣ Change the Algorithm: Flood social media with positivity!

Let’s create ripples together! 💛

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09/12/2025

If you’re tired of division and ready for hope, action, and change, this episode is for YOU.

In E279 I sat down with Adam Mizel, entrepreneur, community builder, and co-founder of , a movement dedicated to healing division through service, compassion, and connection.

Adam shared how he left a 20-year private equity career to take real action, building programs like the Sheriff Unity Network, now active in 100+ counties, that address issues headlines rarely cover: mental health, addiction, homelessness, and community trust.

His message? Unity starts small…with one positive action repeated over time. Kindness creates a ripple effect that reshapes communities more than any argument ever will.

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06/12/2025

The best tech teams see weeks ahead.

That’s one of the big lessons from Ben Johnson .pro in E278 of ᴍɪᴋᴇ’ᴅ ᴜᴘ!

Clarity (not micromanagement) is what drives real ex*****on. When your team knows the vision, communication sharpens, momentum builds, and your burn rate doesn’t go up in smoke.

Ben also shared a powerful framework: The Cone of Certainty
🔹 30 days → crystal clear
🔹 60 days → good clarity
🔹 90 days → okay to be fuzzy

When the system works, clarity shows up right when you need it.

If you’re leading devs, building product, or running a distributed team, this one’s a must-listen.

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03/12/2025

Your product doesn’t evolve on its own; it evolves in the market!

In E278 of ᴍɪᴋᴇ’ᴅ ᴜᴘ! featuring .pro, Founder & CEO of Particle41, we talked about the importance of product evolution, and why the most critical step is getting your product into the market!

You can plan, polish, and perfect forever, but nothing accelerates growth like getting real users, real feedback, and real data.

We dug into why releasing your MVP is the catalyst for true product maturity. If you’re a builder, operator, or visionary looking to level up, this conversation is a great listen.

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MIKE’D Up! with Mike DiCioccio

My mission for my podcast is to provide a platform for my guests to share their experiences and inspire our listeners to be brave and bold in pursuit of their dreams.

As you listen, we invite you to explore how these concepts apply to your own story.

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