Tristan and Anna Gaines bring Passion and Drive to this episode. They want to help families in their journey to being GREAT, at work, AND at home! They tell us... Do NOT SACRIFICE your LIFE, for WORK It doesn't have to be ONE OR THE OTHER Do what WORKS FOR YOU, and your family SCHEDULE EVERYTHING Put your CALENDAR on the fridge Have Regular FAMILY FINANCE Meetings TRAIN your children to be STRUCTURED AND DISCIPLINED ...and to BE A TEAMMATE, WORK WITH OTHERS Be a MODEL of Professionalism at Work ...
May 10, 2023•23 min•Ep. 71
This is an emotional and challenging episode. Chad's Nuggets of Wisdom include... GOD CREATED YOU ON PURPOSE, FOR A PURPOSE!!! Never Take Advantage of People...Take UP for People Celebrate People's SUCCESS Priorities should be Family , Faith and Finances. Don't pursue Success...Pursue EXCELLENCE!!! (There is always something unfulfilling with Success) Money is NOT your SOURCE, it is a RESOURCE RELY on GOD (Truly) Be PREPARED to have a DIVINE DISRUPTION (GOD Moments and Opportunities) Make GOD yo...
Apr 18, 2023•33 min•Ep. 70
Taylor Thigpen, a Sales Leader and Coach, joins us how we can create a DIFFERENT LIFE! He gives us three BEHAVIORS to initiate... Be ON MISSION Pour Into People who care Where are you going? Why are you going there? Have a PURPOSE BIGGER than you! Be grounded on your FAITH Have INTENTIONALITY Have a Schedule Build out ACTION ITEMS Be GREAT WHERE YOU ARE Have a GREAT ATTITUDE CHOOSE to be GRATEFUL SMILE LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES YOUR FRIENDS are SO IMPORTANT
Apr 11, 2023•36 min•Ep. 69
Tony Farmer is back... and he is pumped to share the outline of his latest sermon. He tells us to be like Forest Gump, and to RUN, not walk, away from DISFUNCTION! He talks about... Cyclical Disfunction Normalcy Having UPHILL HOPES, but DOWNHILL HABITS! AND, The FOUR R's REPENT RUN RELEASE REDEEM Listen with an open heart, and an open mind.
Apr 04, 2023•26 min•Ep. 68
Fred Garmon has been a leader for many years. He has been a Youth Pastor, Senior Pastor, Director of PCL, Founder of LEADER LABS, and has a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. In this episode, he, and Tony Farmer, share years of Wisdom on how to IMPACT others through our LEADERSHIP. We discuss the Fundamental Principles, and Ten Skills, of Leadership. We spend much time on SELF AWARENESS and SELF DEVELOPMENT. We also discuss... Communication and Conversations Delegation AHA Moments Modeling ...
Mar 29, 2023•37 min•Ep. 67
Peter Demos returns to tell us about his second book, ON THE DUTY OF CHRISTIAN CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE. It is a very important discussion on how we as CHRISTIANS should respond to today's environment. Some topic discussions include... When to say NO to our government or employer Being an AMBASSADOR FOR CHRIST JESUS said that He is OFFENSIVE What would people say is different about you? USE your VOICE Make EDUCATED DECISIONS
Feb 21, 2023•31 min•Ep. 66
My great friend Joe Buzzello joins us to tell part of his sales story. Its a fun ride that starts with Chili dogs and ends with his book, The CAP Equation. You also learn about the new program we are starting in The CAP Equation brand. It is a MASTER CLASS for more information, go to thecapequation.com
Feb 06, 2023•34 min•Ep. 65
Cathy Lee is back in a Passionate episode. She tells us the story of Hernando Cortez and "Burn the Ships" We discuss CASTING A VISION and NOT HAVING A PLAN B We also go into having a ONE WORD to direct your year as well as a particular BIBLE VERSE GO ALL IN and MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS are also discussed in detail
Jan 31, 2023•23 min•Ep. 63
Travis Lawrence is a MMA fighter that also has a family and sales job. Steven and I talk with him about the DISCIPLINE and WORK ETHIC it takes to be SUCCESSFUL in ALL of these areas. We discuss: Accountability Professionalism Dependability Determination Control the Controllables HARD WORK beats TALENT any day TALENT DOES NOT WORK HARD! There is a BRIDGE BETWEEN GOALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Jan 26, 2023•21 min•Ep. 64
Martin Lewis shares the Mindset of Achieving Goals! He reminds us to SET "Well Rounded" GOALS (Faith, Family, Fitness and Finance) SET A TARGET ATTACK THE PROCESS Have a CENTER OF INFLUENCE for ACCOUNTABILITY LEVEL UP (Invest in Yourself) BE INTENTIONAL SELF DEVELOPMENT He explains the LAW OF THE LID YOU ARE A WINNER
Jan 24, 2023•32 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, Jordan Farmer discusses those times when we must WAIT on God's direction. However, we often need to wait ACTIVELY! We discuss: What is Next? When will we get the GREEN LIGHT? Keep building your VISION! God has HUGE things in store for you...DREAM BIG Know WHERE TO LOOK put on CLEAN CLOTHES HIS TIMING is HIS PROTECTION Being AVAILABLE is an OPPORTUNITY
Jan 19, 2023•27 min•Ep. 61
I have marked another item off of my BUCKET LIST! After years of saying "one day", Steven Modlin and I have started the AGOGE FIGHT LEAGUE. We found an awesome partner in SWIFTKICK BERNARD ROBINSON and recently had our first card, AFL I. It was AMAZING!!! In this special "AGOGE FIGHT LEAGUE" episode of GTG, Steven and I interview the fighter that won the FIGHT OF THE NIGHT matchup, Dustin Whittemore. His opponent, ROBERT VINE, and Dustin put on an amazing show that was extremely competitive, but...
Jan 03, 2023•38 min•Ep. 60
As 2022 comes to an end, and a BRAND NEW OPPORTUNITY for GROWTH comes in our JOURNEY, Christina joins us again. We discuss having HONEST CONVERSATIONS with OURSELVES, AND OTHERS. It is a great way to decide what adjustments and changes need to be made as we move forward into the new year. Our topics include... 1. Do a YEAR IN REVIEW What were some WINS? OPPORTUNITIES? SET GOALS 2. EVALUATE yourself, as well as your team Be BRUTALLY HONEST 3. Are there FAMILY MEMBERS or FRIENDS that you need to h...
Dec 27, 2022•30 min•Ep. 59
John shares his Amazing story of having a Godly Attitude during his fight with Cancer. He lets us in on his life story and how God has been there for him through the good times and during struggles. John tells us how much a Positive, Or Godly, Attitude can affect us in a positive or negative manner. You will be moved as you listen! Some Nuggets that he shares: ATTITUDE can determine your APTITUDE (Zig Ziglar) SUBMIT TO GOD'S WILL We ALL know people with a GREAT ATTITUDE, and people with a BAD AT...
Nov 28, 2022•40 min•Ep. 58
After an AMAZING, SPECIAL, MONUMENTAL day at Neyland Stadium to see the VOLS BEAT BAMA...we just HAD to talk about PASSION!!! Kelsey shares that PASSION DRIVES SUCCESS (Through Thick and Thin) MAKES YOU PERSISTENT IS CONTAGIOUS We also discuss... CONTROLLING YOUR EMOTIONS ENJOY LIFE EXPERIENCES (Life Long Memories) HAVE SPIRITUAL PASSION You often get more PASSION through TIME/ENERGY/EFFORT
Oct 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 57
Brandon has lost 150 pounds in his journey to Greatness! He has been dedicated and disciplined, but still has battles to fight. He shares his ongoing mental battles, and how he overcomes and wins. He shares great insight such as: ANYBODY CAN DO THIS!!! GET SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED!!! PEOPLE LIE, NUMBERS DO NOT! BE HAPPY AND LIVE YOUR LIFE STOP GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS FIND A COACH AND/OR FRIEND THAT WILL TELL YOU THE TRUTH!!!
Oct 03, 2022•26 min•Ep. 56
Hayli joins us to EMPOWER US with some Powerful, Heartfelt, and Emotional knowledge she has gained through troubling times. She tells us how she is HEALING, and how we can learn to heal in our journey. This is an episode that you may want to SHARE with family and/or friends that are struggling mentally and emotionally. Some of her IMPACTFUL COMMENTS include: Sometimes we feel that Fear outweighs Love, but she calls on us to LET LOVE LEAD! WHY does GOD allow Suffering? The IMPORTANCE OF BOUNDARIE...
Sep 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 55
David is a True Leader and Christian Mentor. As a CEO, he develops his people to have a STRONG CULTURE. Among the many suggestions he shares with us, are... FOCUS on CULTURE (In ALL AREAS of your life) Remember that people want you to: KNOW ME FOCUS ME CARE ABOUT ME People want to know...What am I here to Accomplish? What am I chasing after? How many days do you have left on this earth? What is your LEGACY? What IMPACT are you making in others lives? Consider going on a LISTENING TOUR with your ...
Aug 23, 2022•37 min•Ep. 54
In the second of two episodes, THREE tremendous leaders share their experience in leading teams at work and families at home. But this conversation is SO MUCH MORE than that! Some of the TREMENDOUS NUGGETS that are included in this amazing conversation: AVOID BURNOUT Have ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS Use CAR TIME WISELY BALANCE in life is KEY WATCH YOUR SHOULDS There is a RHYTHM of LIFE GUILT DOES NOT COME FROM GOD Do NOT talk POORLY about your TEAMS/FAMILY/SPOUSE Share your VULNERABILITY FOCUS ON PR...
Aug 08, 2022•44 min•Ep. 53
In this first of two episodes, THREE tremendous leaders share their experience in leading teams at work and families at home. But this conversation is SO MUCH MORE than that! Some of the TREMENDOUS NUGGETS that are included in this amazing conversation: AVOID BURNOUT Have ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS Use CAR TIME WISELY BALANCE in life is KEY WATCH YOUR SHOULDS There is a RHYTHM of LIFE GUILT DOES NOT COME FROM GOD Do NOT talk POORLY about your TEAMS/FAMILY/SPOUSE Share your VULNERABILITY FOCUS ON PR...
Aug 01, 2022•34 min•Ep. 52
Bernard is a THREE TIME KICKBOXING WORLD CHAMPION!!! He tells us about his journey, and how he now strives to GIVE BACK!!! He coaches and trains children and adults, and he is always looking to give them a WORLD CLASS EXAMPLE. He tells us about... Showing others WHAT IS POSSIBLE GIVE others AN EXAMPLE OF PROFESSIONALISM GIVE in SPECIFIC WAYS
Jul 28, 2022•22 min•Ep. 51
Bryce Mckinley is a SPEAKER, MASTER SALES TRAINER, and AUTHOR of "The 5 Hour Flip" He tells his AMAZING STORY of success, then LOSS...coming to know the LORD, and REBIRTH. It is MOVING, and you will TRULY BE BLESSED when you listen! He shares many large NUGGETS OF TRUTH, including... TRUST JESUS The VALLEY is between your HIGHS Everyone needs that Good "Uncle" People WILL BET AGAINST YOU TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY GOD sometimes puts us in a HOLDING PATTERN
Jul 11, 2022•45 min•Ep. 50
BOB shares the "SEE THE GOOD" story, how it started and how it has impacted their company, and many others around the world. He also recommends that we: Define "GOOD" GOD IS GOOD STAY GROUNDED STAY GENEROUS STAY GRATEFUL This STARTS and ENDS with FAITH LEAN FORWARD SPARK WHAT HELPS YOU SEE THE GREATER LIGHT TAKE THE FIRST STEP WITH OTHERS (conversation starter) OTHERS SHOULD WANT TO BE CLOSE TO YOU AND BE LIKE YOU
Jul 05, 2022•36 min•Ep. 49
Peter is the President and CEO of Demos restaurant. He shares the story of his life through a smmary of his book, "Afraid to Trust" He became a Christian later in life after being angry and fearful and feeling empty. After he started a true relationship with God, he dedicated his life, family and business to HIM! You truly will be BLESSED by him telling about the UPS, AND the DOWNS in his JOURNEY! Some of his tremendous nuggets include: What is GREAT from a BIBLICAL perspective? Many people have...
Jun 15, 2022•57 min•Ep. 48
CHRISTINA BAKER is back, and she helps us GET THE MOST OUT OF OURSELVES!!! She shares many NUGGETS OF WISDOM, including... Take CARE of YOURSELF... Physically and Mentally DECLARE your INTENTIONS Have ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS Have a CHAMPION Have a COACH CELEBRATE WINS Get NEGATIVITY OUT Keep things in PERSPECTIVE Give Yourself GRACE Continued SELF DEVELOPMENT
May 31, 2022•26 min•Ep. 47
Matt Williamson shares his thoughts on how he STAYS CALM during difficult times. And, he also shares how he strives to HELP those that are going through a STORM. Whether you are going through a STORM, and want to help someone who is, you will learn from Matt. He shares ideas and thoughts such as... Have Consistent Moods Clarify the Issue Do NOT make decisions based on Emotion Stay Centered and AVOID PANIC Be a PROBLEM SOLVER Have a Great Relationship with GOD for GENUINE PEACE SPEAK TRUTHFULLY P...
May 19, 2022•36 min•Ep. 46
Jenny shares her personal journey of drawing closer to the Lord. She shares how she got hungry to read The Word and see what it said. She also shares her support of her husband as he struggled with alcohol, and how she dealt with it and ultimately helped him win his battle, and draw closer to the Lord. We also discuss the importance of church attendance, and inviting others to church.
May 11, 2022•31 min•Ep. 45
Dr. Leslie Dillard is a 35 year Army Veteran, and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. She thought she had plans for her future, BUT GOD had His own plans. She now has a Finance business that she uses to SERVE others, AND GOD has called her to Ministry. Through the telling of her story, she shares... GOD has plans for our lives and how we can be used for HIS KINGDOM (Jer 29:11) GOD will take you to the places HE needs you to be Its all about GOD"S TIMING MINISTRY COSTS!!...but it is ETERNALLY REWARD...
May 02, 2022•32 min•Ep. 44
Nolan truly shares from his heart. He tells us about his JOURNEY from ADDITION, to GRACE and LOVE! He shares the difference between a RITUALISTIC response to God and a RELATIONSHIP with HIM. He tells us about the IMPACT others can have on your life, like his wife did for him. And that we can do the same for others. He also reminds us... Have an ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE BE OBEDIENT DO the THINGS you've been thinking about doing REACH OUT TO OTHERS
Apr 26, 2022•31 min•Ep. 43
Jack and his wife Marsha have been publishing and writing Christian books for over 40 years! His book GOD'S PROMISES FOR YOUR EVERY NEED has sold over 11.7 Million copies, and sales 50-100k every year, after being published in 1982. In this episode, he shares some amazing portions of his latest book, THE POWER OF HOPE. Some of the biblical wisdom he shares includes... HOPE is mentioned 190 times in The Bible GOD TAKES PEOPLE WITH BROKEN LIVES, AND CHANGES THEM JESUS is the GIVER OF HOPE We shoul...
Apr 19, 2022•31 min•Ep. 42
