Shady Business Moves, Super Cars & The Running Trend - DON'T BE SOUR EP. 88

Ready for a wild ride? Buckle up as we are joined by Christian Guzman and Joe in an unforgettable episode of Don't Be Sour! The journey begins with Maxx's upcoming family run in Alaska before Joe steals the show with his jaw-dropping purchase of a $500,000 McLaren 765 LT Spider. Get the inside scoop on Joe's perspective of this extravagant splurge as a savvy investment while Christian offers a pragmatic view on the highs and lows of owning such a high-end vehicle. Whether you're a car enthusiast or simply curious about the world of supercars, this discussion will leave you revving for more.
Shifting gears, we dive deep into the intersection of wealth, passion, and the pursuit of happiness. Joe reveals his undying love for driving while Christian reflects on how his interests have morphed over time. We tackle the superficial side of owning luxury cars for social media cred versus genuine enjoyment and discuss the unexpected places you might spot these dream machines. From potential KZbin collaborations with Andrew Flair to the ins and outs of real estate deals, this conversation covers it all, offering a fresh perspective on how affluence shapes our interests and life choices.
As we race toward the finish line, we explore everything from the ethical dilemmas of business practices to the frustrations of modern social media. Ever wondered about the impact of Amazon's business tactics on smaller brands or the complexities of technology and first impressions? We've got you covered. Join us for a whirlwind of topics including house renovations, brand building, and even some light-hearted banter about domain names and evening plans. This episode promises insightful discussions, hearty laughs, and a little bit of everything in between. Don't miss out!
Follow Maxx on IG / maxxchewning
Joe on IG / joeknows.best
Christian on IG / christianguzmnanfitness
Time Stamps
(00:00) Joe Buys $500k McLaren
(07:13) Discussion on Cars and Lifestyle Choices
(15:34) KZbin Collaboration and New Home Purchase
(25:02) House Renovation and Real Estate Insights
(36:37) Building a Brand in Public
(42:34) Ethical Business Practices and Copycats
(48:17) Amazon Dominance and Business Ethics
(58:00) Technology, First Impressions, and Apple Updates
(01:05:19) Social Media, Relationships, and GameStop
(01:15:45) Running and Gym Membership Ethics
(01:25:32) Domain Name Investment and Night Out
#business #podcast #supercars

[@mattvargas4156]

Ever since maxx has stopped random guests I’ve been looking forward to this pod

[@coleauterman]

I agree, love the trio as well

[@FairwayStreams]

yep... most of us are looking that co host or hosts type podcast.. Joe fits it perfect... not sure if christian is down for it.

[@emmaogilvie8679]

😊

[@pacey006]

Straight up, good job @swaglordmaxy

[@LoganHarris]

I like this format but I did like the guests too just cause I liked learning more about them

[@philipelms7585]

Maxx just needs to make CG and Joe co-hosts and run it like this all the time

[@damianjozwiak8001]

This trio is unbeaten

[@chrisrubio2218]

Mmm idk shawley and joe are pretty funny as well lol

[@KeriRooney817]

Joe: “I don’t want to talk shit.. yeah I’ll talk shit.” 😂

[@jcrespi07]

Joe: “It’s an investment. I’ll maybe lose $10k in 1-2 years” 😂

[@JoeKnowsBest]

its an investment into my happiness

[@Sisco14]

That’s even cheaper than renting it.

[@miladk.2064]

To be fair he does have car youtube channel so it's kind of part of his business image.

[@BrianRedmond-jr3ld]

@@Sisco14renting is would be about $4k per day, no shit lol

[@1212wonka]

I would love to hear more about what happened to 3D energy and what ever happened to the hotel.

[@melkam647]

not everything is a winner dude. Keep it moving.

[@arnoldfarias5101]

Is he wearing Oner Active?

[@troytim3]

He nixed the hotel idea he explained a blog that the investment was just over bearing and not worth it at the time due to the increased cost of everything else

[@kaleyhobbs]

Maxx, please consider making little snack packs of the SS bites for Halloween for trick or treaters!

[@maxxchewning]

Absolutely! The bigger bag was just the "test into market". We have a lootttttt planned :)

[@brooklynrobocop]

Ever since these three became regulars, it’s been a Banger after Banger after Banger after Banger……

[@brittany_stafford]

Sour strips characters as mini sour gummies would be sick to do at some point 👀

[@richb27]

Honestly this is what I was expecting when the new candy was announced. Hopefully they will do this at some point!

[@antonimolina2223]

This is what I thought too. It’s not that the people that are disappointed don’t like sour strips, I just think the way maxx made it sound, that it was going to be something way cooler like you just said. Candy bites has already been made by other companies. It’s not innovative. I’m still going to try them, but I’m not in a rush to get them either. Now if it was the shape of his characters, fuck yea I would have snagged some already.

[@richb27]

@@antonimolina2223I agree with this 100%. It was a little bit of a let down. I still got them and really liked them. But, I just expected more.

[@JavieB93]

Sour gummies is exactly what I was expecting! I was so excited thinking we would get sour “gummy bears” in the shape of the Sour Strips fruit characters!

[@lidiyaz.7354]

but mini sour doodies (puppies) 🥹

[@Johngoldbranson]

I am a HUGE candy person, my favorite has always been Air Heads Extreme Bites personally. I would KILL for you to drop candy with no harmful food coloring, Blue 1, Red 40 etc. This is so bad for us, my kids want this candy and I just can’t give it to them. Same with AirHeads. This would set you apart from all of these, only Cherry that has no harmful food coloring. Love the brand, truly HOPE you take this to heart and build a billion dollar Candy Brand. Been a follower forever!

[@nichalvy]

👏

[@zackpearson3194]

I love the Pod Max! I will say as a Below the Knee amputee it is really frustrating when all of the handicap spots are taken by non handicap peeps, it was refreshing to hear you guys talking about how wrong it is to do that! Thanks dudes!

[@salvinator567]

I tried the new candy. Didn't like it. It's missing a lot of flavor and sourness. It should have the powder coating or something.

[@Dom-sj7hd]

This is the greatest guest combo dont ever do anyone else

[@luibifit]

U gotta just run these back everytime!! The joe/CG and russ/shawley combo goes crazy

[@BlessedLNQ]

Thank you for giving me something to look forward to on Mondays

[@trevordodson8151]

Love sour strips Maxx but I wish the new bites didn’t contain artificial dyes like red 40. The original strips used fruit and vegetable juice for coloring like in Pink Lemonade you had sweet potato, radish, apple and cherry. Please consider adjusting!! This is meant to be constructive!!

[@Jacobey22]

Maxx was defending influencer realtors so much because Taylor used to be one. She has a realtors license lol joe didn’t even know

[@MinimalisTech]

That random cut to CG drinking water got me deceased. Lmfao

[@emmanuelnaranjo4797]

We need CG dad and Joe dad to join the pod🫡

[@xandinho17]

this format is golden. yall are good dudes

[@hector_xo1426]

Christian: I'm 70% in. Maxx: What's the other 20%

[@moll.doll10]

The look between Maxx and Joe after that 😂😂

[@JosephMaldonado]

From my perspective, Levi started the whole running thing. Then Shawley got into it and so on.

[@snivels]

These are the best episodes

[@unionriza4674]

I love these eps please keep them up! The dynamic between your three personalities is great!

[@doctaab]

Hey Max, just want to tell you I really connected with you when you spoke about being ethical in business and how When you first started Sourstrips you shared with people your start journey process and this guy literally copied it. It’s sad but that’s how it’s is with some people. I am a 36 year old pediatric dentist in Dallas. I own my office and in the process of inventing something for my profession and starting a cultural clothing company for children. You and I are very similar in how we handle business. I have really enjoyed watching your recent videos on sharing business advice. Business is business regardless of industry. Doing the right thing always pays off and like yourself I have learned to be a little more reserved and not openly share everything with everyone. Not as naive as my late 20s lol Love your content 👍

[@BackAtItAKen]

BACK AT IT with ANOTHER ONE ☝🏼

[@seththorson6922]

Keep these pods coming! Great perspectives from all three!

[@NSGDUB]

The semi truck blocking in the Lamborghini was actually how I discovered Christian lol saw a post on Instagram then went to his KZbin channel. Actually the first content creator I bought apparel from to

[@amycardenas1819]

Christian is looking amazing! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Great episode as always

[@IrvinAnzora]

Appreciate this podcast more than ever. Love Mondays because start of a new week and a new video too!! Get to learn & laugh a lot from you all appreciate it!!

[@iDangerousPanda]

Maxx keep dragging in these elusive gentlemen back into this pod. You 3 together are magic ✨️

[@Dozygames]

Man im loving this trio. Good job boys. I love the dynamic.

[@tonibabes8932]

WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CG & SHAWLEY FEUD

[@richb27]

Didn’t know there was a feud

[@NopeAsaurusRex]

Because there's not.

[@Sisco14]

There’s no feud. He literally says shawley texted him. Go outside or something.

[@tonibabes8932]

If you’re a real OG of cgfitness, you know that there’s something going on with this two

[@Sisco14]

@@tonibabes8932 lol

[@Confooosion]

Love the podcast with just the guys!!!

[@PartyArti23]

These trio podcasts are the best, especially the honest real talk parts!

[@tracydavies5702]

Love these podcasts Maxx! You guys are a great trio on the show. Always look forward to Mondays. Big love from the UK!

[@z00mz00m]

love these episodes

[@yoitsbenvo]

The dynamic trio!!!!

[@jessicabotello1321]

Joe is off the market ! 😱🙌🏻

[@fitness1078]

53:05 like Shawley with Inaka doing to Eric Emanuel?

[@BlessedLNQ]

Loooool

[@WeShareTheSameAffliction]

Love these three together 👌

[@calvinjd8438]

Keep the weekly trio coming max!

[@georgejad]

I look forward to these 3 every week

[@_jazzyjeff_]

christian’s whistle breathing 😂

[@rutgerbaukman118]

The best trio out there

[@Jessicapennyskarlett]

I love how Joe loves his cars! Can’t wait to see it! And yes no idea what it is

[@joewolfffitness2893]

These guys have more money than I will ever see in my life yet I find thorough and enjoyment out of listening to their relatable conversations! Hope the videos keep coming!

[@GummyCandy4Life]

Not talking shit about the bites but perhaps you didn’t do enough to distinguish them from the strips? First time I’ve heard you say they were a different formula- actually I heard it first from someone else in the comments on the last pod. Still luv you Maxx

[@MalikWhitelow]

This is the second time I've had two people I watch from two different ends of KZbin merge. You and Flair have quality products, so it lessens the awkwardness with Jerky and Candy combo lol. You really never know who's watching.

[@JAVI0128]

THE GOATED TRIO

[@NATJANINE28]

I’m disabled and I go to the gym consistently Joe. Its annoying when someone parks in the handicap for a quick minute because that usually isnt the case. Btw Ive been following you all for many years.

[@JVN152]

Love the bites!! I thought the flavor AND texture is perfect already. Wouldn’t want to change a thing

[@chrisrubio2218]

Does anyone know who max was talking about when he mentioned someone else starting a candy brand ?

[@ChrsRed]

Ryan Trahen 100%

[@FromAnElectrician]

I have to say I prefer the strips over the bites. They have more surface area of sour than the bites. If you could somehow fold a strip back and forth into a bite size and compress it it would have the same amount of sour in an easier to eat form

[@J.E.B0615]

Joe is growing on me lmao

[@freeguap8609]

Wouldn't mind the rest of the podcasts to be this trio

[@hectorruiz14]

Trio hasn’t disappointed yet, let’s gooooooo 🔥🔥

[@giajeep-yf8nz]

😂😂😂 the awkward “happy birthday”

[@Avcoreno]

That instance you had with the guy starting his candy company after you gave him all the ins n outs of it is definitely more common than you think!😂 in my industry I’ve had guys come ask me questions like where I got my company logo, why the name, the colors etc.. and go and make their own almost exactly the same as mine thinking it’ll be a success for them as well lol I’ve even had guys who’ve been in the industry longer than I have and ask me what’s next for me, business wise (me thinking it’s a genuine question) I tell them, then I find out days later they’re telling everyone else their “next business moves” are exactly what I told them mine would be 😂 it’s just life and people I guess lol

[@jpik2003]

Haven’t missed a single minute of this podcast in months. This trio is absolutely perfect. No need for new guests. You + Joe + Christian. Unless Christian is busy, in which case Taylor or David is a solid replacement.

[@CMcG53]

Christian if You find the right adjustment and fit it’ll feel so much better! I experienced the same thing. It felt like it was pushing my face down but with a bit of tweaking it felt super lightweight and comfortable!

[@arnoldfarias5101]

Is Sour Punch part of your candy brands? I saw they have similar products with the little characters on it similar to yours.

[@tonyaurwin]

OHH MY GOSHHH Joe and Peter should definitely do a video together!!!! That would be the perfect come back too 🥰

[@rustyramirez5450]

Been watching since the trio back

[@raulgolfs]

Joe! I got a BACK9 hat for ya bud!

[@gamingexpress2549]

Yeah these 3 are all we want 🤘🤘

[@AliciaNicole19]

Andddd we back 🎉

[@BaconNDCheese]

the first scratch I got on the first BRAND new car I ever bought, was from a old lady slamming her shopping cart into my car. It was a heavy duty home depot cart too.... so its funny that Max brings up getting the Mclaren scratched in a target parking lot by a old lady LOL

[@carlosmendonca3108]

Maxx this podcast with Joe and Guz I have been looking foward to it. Much better than having some random guests 😅

[@kelvyndoyle9339]

Absolutely love this podcast, keep it to the tight circle and get Joe’s dad on please lol!

[@dorinefitt]

When is Sour Strips coming to the EU? Waiting to support 😜😍 “Albert Heijn” is big in Belgium and The Netherlands 😊❤

[@ActuallyEllrod]

As an amigo with a business. I appreciate the friends who come in to support my business - I make sure I take care of them

[@theresahouseknecht1923]

So compare how much the person filing your paperwork makes when you buy a car versus a realtor.

[@Debbie_George]

1:23:04 Back in the day, Alphalete gym had a friends & family membership for CG's inner circle.

[@deanabrams9379]

The person I think Max is talking about releasing a similar product in 2019-2020 is Bear Degidio.

[@imfreen]

Max keeps delivering

[@catorilove1436]

I love Joe 😂 swamp a** is correct as well😂

[@hassanabbas221]

Keep the Trio pods going with the boyzz

[@zain9694]

Joe please tell us how much the insurance is on the McLaren! I’m so curious lol I think $150 on my 23 civic is too much 😂

[@chty101]

"And joe" LMAOOOO

[@jigarpatel4515]

Christian: I couldn’t get the manufacture 😂😂😂 Lmao if you know you know

[@tinyacrestexas]

Maxx, you should make the Sour bites into the character heads and have the bag filled with a mix of all the flavors of candy. It would be amazing to have each flavor in one bag.

[@hustleharderlife]

I just have a F&F discount to blanket for when someone wants a "hookup" but if a close friend is in a bind and needs a business favor or if I'm trying to use my services as a way to network, or if I'm just gifting, I make an exception.

[@Santiknws23]

Fine fine fine. Joe has won me over with his “I’m sorry we parked in the handicap zone.”

[@nealsmith9731]

I listen to your podcast every Tuesday morning in Japan. Perfect for my morning train commute. And this is where I get my weekly news. I agree with 120% of what Joe says on any political shit 😂 Thanks boys 😂

[@-rapha]

Maxx is there any chance to combine your candy with like sour pre workout or something??

[@gerardoalvarez3636]

want to you hear more about joes coding journey and if its still relevant. and what he thinks about new upcoming tech?

[@georgettenixon]

Shawley next!!

[@BranWolfYT]

Very informative pod at times and today it really was.. great work Maxx

[@seanh8546]

Ngl, nerd clusters are my favorite candy, so fkin good lol

[@dontbesourshow]

Now try bites

[@XCapital28]

Joe needs to go more in depth on what he does for work, I know he’s a software developer but he never talks about it.

[@nicka2709]

Works for daddy and prob gets overpaid like crazy

[@MrBraceface216]

Yo Christian, I’m a travel nurse working in Fairbanks. Let me know if you wanna work out at Red Strength while you’re in town💪🏼

[@user-hs3de8qb6l]

@20:28 I see you Maxx! lol

[@boomshot24]

would sour strips every be in the big gyms in the houston area like iron city

[@BodycamPOV1]

Watching this while editing. This one about views and building side businesses hit home hard.. Congratulations on the new sour strips bites launch!

[@traviscoy]

This pod is best with these 3, should rebrand it! 🙌

[@cataldoleone]

I used the handicap bathroom stall last night

[@Tsheffield510]

Joe! I love Joe! Lmao keep it real honey!

[@joshjurgenson6666]

what about Costco white labeling Maxx? Kirkland signature sour bites ?

[@justace123]

Lol, MVMT is such poor quality. Very happy you're no longer with them Maxx. Joe is right on this one.