In this episode of "The Nate Carlisle Show," Nate opens up about the importance of staying true to oneself, especially when friendships and business relationships become challenging. Today’s show is more subdued as Nate finds himself in a slump both as a business owner and in his personal life.

Nate shares a story about his experience with the FLDS community, where he was asked to leave by the bishop and felt abandoned by those he loved. This experience taught him the value of being true to himself despite others' opinions. A friend, concerned about embarrassing Nate by sharing the story, was reassured when Nate explained that he only cares about the opinions of his closest friends and family who already know everything about him.

Nate emphasizes not seeking approval from everyone. He discusses the liberating feeling of identifying who truly matters in your life. Recent interactions with his employees reinforced his belief in staying authentic, even if it means losing friendships that were never meant to be.

Nate stresses that genuine friendships and partnerships should be based on mutual respect and shared values. He encourages listeners to focus on being great in their roles and to avoid wasting time on people who don’t accept them for who they are.

Nate wraps up by reminding everyone to stay true to themselves and to build relationships with those who appreciate their authentic selves.