Tony Hofmann is a West Point graduate, Qualified Army Ranger, and retired colonel of a 26 year career. He’s has completed over 40 marathons/ultras, including 12 (and counting) Boston Marathons as well as the legendary Leadville 100. He’s an author of the book- Embracing Grit. He is the founder of Team Leadville focused on stopping veteran suicide and PTSD awareness. They finish as a team and everyone who has started the race has finished. Team Leadville has saved lives and raised over $216,000 a...
May 27, 2021•51 min•Ep. 78
Dave Meltzer is a 3x international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, and host of the entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook. He is the Executive Producer of the Bloomberg and Amazon television series 2 Minute Drill and also is the executive producer of Entrepreneur’s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch. 3:20 Doctor, lawyer, or failure. 4:43 Highlights from 2-Minute Drill. 6:03 Curiosity is a super power. 7:14 The interrupter, the waiter, and the true light-seekers. 9:11 The opposit...
May 06, 2021•42 min•Ep. 77
David Novak was the Former YUM brands CEO with over 45,000 restaurants in 135 different countries, while employing over 1 million people. He was also recognized as the 2012 CEO of the year. David has developed leaders at all ages through his family’s Lift-a-Life Foundation, Lead4Change, Global Game Changers and his Leadership Institute. He is also the author 3 books- including O GREAT ONE! A Little Story About the Awesome Power of Recognition. His Podcast is titled: How Leaders Lead 3:16 Shootin...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 76
Jason Cutter has over 20 years in sales and is an inside sales coach. He is also a marine biologist who didn’t starting "formal sales” until age 27. He is the author of the book Selling with Authentic Persuasion: Transform from order taker to quota breaker. His podcast is titled The Authentic Persuasion show Learn more about our guest Jason Cutter- at jasoncutter.com 3:10 Lessons from a car dealership. 5:25 Poking a 7,000lb shark. 9:04 Marine biology, tech, sales, and Afghanistan. 12:00 Using th...
Apr 01, 2021•43 min•Ep. 75
Rudy Sarzo is a heavy metal bass guitarist. He has played and performed with bands such as Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, and White Snake, among others. He still tours today and has been touring since 1977. He was voted #1 Bassist in Circus Magazine. He is also the author of the book Off The Rails. 1:00 "Rob, I have to correct you." 4:52 No one believed in metal. 9:30 Noticing hard work and building connections. 12:00 Look the part, and don’t be a bad influence. 15:20 The bass player sleeping on the...
Mar 18, 2021•53 min•Ep. 74
Zach Miller is a two-time winner of The North Face 50 and has won such races Madeira Island Ultra Trail Race, CCC, Lake Sonoma 50 miler, & the JFK 50. He is sponsored by North Face, Buff, Nathan, Gu, and Grand pa.org. A recent documentary by Billy Yang is titled Zach: In Relentless Pursuit Of His Best. instagram.com/zachmiller38 3:36 A mediocre start to running. 6:23 50 miles sounded “out there.” 8:36 On the start line with the best in the world. 11:46 “I just raced.” 17:46 When victory led ...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 73
Barry Zito is a 2x world series champion, 2002 Cy Young winner, and talented musician. He was The Rhino on The Masked Singer. His book is titled: Curveball: How I discovered true fulfillment after chasing fame and fortune. https://barryzitomusic.com/ 3:48 Performing as a masked rhino. 5:40 Taking lessons from the field to life today. 7:56 Taking credit for a curveball. 10:35 Staying on his side of the fence. 12:43 The challenge of repeating success. 14:20 The weight of 126 million dollars. 16:23...
Feb 11, 2021•48 min•Ep. 72
Bill Belichick calls this coach " The best high-school coach in the nation." Kevin Kelley is head football coach at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock and has been featured on HBO Real Sports and Sports Illustrated. He was also USA Today national coach of the year. He has won 9 state championships & has a record of 216-29-1. His teams average over 500 yards a game. The best part is that coach Kelley never punts! 2:57 A memory from his childhood imprinted like a movie today. 5:47 Drawing on the s...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 71
Suzanne Castle works with leaders and companies helping them with creative solutions because stuck is never the furthest that you can go. As a child, and professional dancer, she was involved in film and theatre, when tragedy hit; her hinge moment. https://suzannecastle.com/ 4:42 “The kiss of death for a ballerina.” 7:53 Getting through, not getting better. 12:04 Wearing a different costume now. 12:30 How she decided to leave entertainment. 15:46 The role of faith during tragedy. 18:04 From mini...
Jan 08, 2021•39 min•Ep. 70
Joel Goldberg has been a member of the Kansas City Royals television broadcast since 2008, serving as the host of every pregame and postgame show on FOX Sports Kansas City. Joel built a 25-year career developing and maintaining strong relationships and last three (3) years has hosted a weekly podcast called Rounding The Bases. His book is Small Ball- Big Results 2:39 Joel describes his book and effective story-telling. 6:15 What Albert Pujols taught Joel about relationships after 10 years. 12:23...
Dec 17, 2020•49 min•Ep. 69
In 2011, Michele Graglia, discovered his true passion resided far away from the cameras and jet-set lifestyle of a fashion model. he started his ultra-running career. He won his 1st race in 2012, which was everglades 50 miler. Since, he has been one of top ultra-distance runners winning numerous races. In 2018, he won The Badwater 135, the race across Death Valley. And he ran the 600 miles setting a new Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of Atacama Desert in Chile. Most recently, he ...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 68
Nick Hardwick was an 11 year, NFL center for the San Diego Chargers. He was a 2006 pro bowler and played in over 136 games. He snapped to two great quarterbacks, Drew Brees & Philip Rivers. Nick retired 2015 and this Purdue Boilermaker also has a podcast titled Finding Center. 2:37 5’4 and 125 pounds. 8:50 “I don’t know why they had an interest in me.” 13:16 The first pass-protection drill. 18:03 Getting the start in San Diego. 22:03 Disrupters in the dynasty. 31:37 Moments rather than losse...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 68
Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching and helps leaders prevent bad moments from turning to a bad day. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC. Shift: creating better tomorrows winning at work and in life. https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/ 3:00 Still remembering the screech of the brakes. 7:03 Arguing with reality. ...
Oct 29, 2020•51 min•Ep. 67
Brian Levenson is the founder of Strong Skills, which provides executive coaching, speaking and consulting to elite organizations, performers and leaders. His podcast is titled Intentional Performers where he interviews a diverse group of elite high performers. He is the author of the new book- Shift Your Mind, 9 mental shifts to thrive in preparation and performance. 3:02 Displaying leadership with yourself and others. 5:16 Closing his eyes at lunch. 9:00 Creating space vs. performing. 12:00 Pl...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 66
JD Gershbein is a coach, consultant, and business strategist. He's founder and CEO of Owlish Communications, a consultancy focused on thought leadership development and LinkedIn strategy! https://jdgershbein.com/ 3:10 Living in the medical school shadow. 8:15 After plan A, where is plan B? 11:41 Answering the leadership call. 15:04 The biggest call and the biggest gig. 18:30 “We’re pressed to be storytellers.” 22:09 Taking pages out of improv comedy’s book. 26:19 The unique dynamic of LinkedIn. ...
Oct 01, 2020•45 min•Ep. 65
Luke Tyburski is an endurance athlete, coach, speaker, and Aussie. His documentary is titled " The Ultimate Triathlon" and his book is titled Chasing Extreme. His show is Luke's Lowdown Podcast. He has done some amazing feats, including the #calendarclub which is running that day of the month. Hence 1 mile-day 1, and so on. Luke Tyburski 4:04 “Why?” 10:28 Day 1: Just show up. 13:40 Setting intentions early on. 16:35 How to achieve success on a daily basis. 19:10 Making recovery work through paus...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 63
As a 17-year old, his parents bought him the book Secrets of an NFL Scout. From there, he’d tell his classmates, he was going to be an NFL scout and he did. Here is his story. Author of the book whatever it takes. 3:30 Obsessed with a future career. 4:25 Total leap of faith: Putting in all he had. 8:39 The first call back. 10:05 Lessons from the best coaches in the NFL. 11:11 Paying attention to ideas and people. 14:10 Progressing forward one step at a time. 16:16 “Impossible is only a mindset.”...
Sep 03, 2020•37 min•Ep. 62
Caroline Mohr- The Time Left With My Two Legs. In 2011 Caroline achieved her dream of playing golf professionally. Only two months later she survived an earthquake in New Zealand. Just over a month after the natural disaster, she was diagnosed with cancer of her knee, after which she had to amputate her leg to survive. https://carolinemohr.eu/ 3:05 From a hamster wheel to progress: gaining new perspectives. 4:25 “I’ve never felt the earth be so powerful.” 8:27 A heroic connection made before the...
Aug 20, 2020•54 min•Ep. 61
Eddie Robinson Is Currently the Senior Pastor at Christ Memorial Temple. Attended Lamar University in Beaumont, TX on a basketball scholarship. Played basketball professionally in Sydney, Australia and joined the Dallas Mavericks in 2003. Then stepped away from sports in 2004, became a youth pastor in 2005. 2:51 Different mindset, same pursuit: his hinge moment. 10:20 Life after a pivotal moment. 13:30 Believing vs. trusting in God’s plan. 19:00 Walking through the doors of his calling. 22:15 “W...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 60
Scott Fawcett is the creator of the DECADE decade golf system whose system has transformed the game of golf to make better players at all levels. D.E.C.A.D.E. has helped winners at all levels, PGA Tour, LPGA, Mini-tour, champions tour, ncaa champions, etc. https://decade.birdiefire.com/ 3:00 The most consistent golfer no one is talking about. 10:00 The “cancel culture” and finding common ground. 15:10 “Golf is more like shooting a shotgun.” 17:42 Playing the edges of the green. 20:32 90% of the ...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 59
Frank Agin is a master connector. He's the founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections , where he works to empower entrepreneurs, sales representatives and professionals around the country to become more successful through networking. http://www.frankagin.com/ 3:35 “It is so easy to promote other people.” 5:51 Our rational and survival brain, and the ability to connect. 7:24 Fear, trust, and human development. 8:40 The simplicity of conversations. 9:43 Jabs, punches, and good conversa...
Jul 03, 2020•41 min•Ep. 58
James Mayo Is Co-Founder of SOS Hydration. It is medically developed and one packet is as effective as an IV Drip. A former short distance runner and entrepreneur, SOS Hydration has made an impact for healthcare workers during the pandemic. :28 Born in a winery, influenced by medicine. 5:16 The only way to be all-in is to resign. 7:06 The British Army, professional running, and gut decisions. 12:25 Helicopters saluting. 13:19 “No is the normal, yes is success.” 15:48 Sending one green sneaker. 2...
Jun 18, 2020•37 min•Ep. 57
Taylor Tannebaum is a sports anchor for WTHR in Indianapolis. She focuses on Professional sports, Colts, Pacers, Racing, and the Big Ten. Prior to Indy, she extensively covered the SEC at WTVY in Dothan and WHNT in Huntsville, Alabama. 3:10 Sports, media, and negativity. 7:50 Type it out and delete it. 10:16 “Everything is my own.” 14:27 Reporting in SEC country. 16:20 Betting on herself to report in Indianapolis. 19:28 Trusting her gut for a new challenge. 20:20 “I am the person for this job.” ...
Jun 04, 2020•48 min•Ep. 56
Dr. Bhrett McCabe is a clinical psychologist and one of the best in the business of performance enhancement. He owns and is founder of The Mindside and has worked with University of Alabama and multiple PGA Tour players. His podcast is titled: The Secret To Winning and his book is titled: The MindSide Manifesto. 3:00 Surrounded by greatness: getting a phD in baseball. 7:45 Injury, hypnotherapy, and mechanics. 12:20 Creating outcomes vs. preventing mistakes. 14:00 The catalyst to Bhrett’s success...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 55
Phil Wallin is the owner and performance specialist of Diesel fitness They train multiple MLB All-Stars such as Andrew McCutchen, Pedro Alvarez, and Starlin Castro, and consult with a number of NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA, LPGA, and professional soccer players. Follow on Instagram 3:05 Taking a risk and getting uncomfortable. 5:45 The other side of leaving home. 8:00 Grit breeds the elite. 10:48 Lessons learned from early coaching jobs. 13:40 The journey to entrepreneurship. 16:11 Mental toughness: consi...
May 07, 2020•42 min•Ep. 54
Jeff Vierling is the CEO of Tailwind Nutrition. Tailwind combines complete fuel, hydration, and electrolytes in a tasty drink that won’t turn your stomach into a brick. ALL YOU NEED, ALL DAY. REALLY. Tailwind will match every donation to support every hospital! Tailwind hospital product donation 4:11 Jeff shares his hinge moment and the creation of Tailwind Nutrition. 6:22 The hinge moment in creating his business. 8:34 His perspective on entrepreneurship: “Just show up at the start line.” 11:08...
Apr 17, 2020•46 min•Ep. 53
Scott is a 3x PGA Tour winner, father, and husband. Scott was one of my first mini-tour clients and had the pleasure of coaching him through his 1st PGA Tour victory. He keeps getting tougher throughout the years and we discussed his transformation and overall grit and mindset, especially during the Pandemic. You'll love it! 2:45 What mental toughness means for Scott, especially during a pandemic. 5:53 “We’re only going to make decisions on what we KNOW.” 10:16 What time in the gym means to Scot...
Apr 08, 2020•52 min•Ep. 52
Vasavi Kumar is a licensed therapist, coach, and speaker. From mental illness, divorce, addiction, and ultimately recovery, Vasavi is the epitome of Mental Toughness. Listen to her story and you'll have some amazing take-a-ways. https://www.vasavikumar.com/ 3:14 Vasavi and her Hinge moment of rehab. 7:27 “I felt very small.” 9:15 Removing masks: Reconciling insecurities. 12:13 Vasavi details how she got to know her own mind. 14:30 The role of her higher power. 16:59 Is rock bottom necessary? 18:...
Mar 25, 2020•51 min•Ep. 51
Donald Scott is the USATF 2017, 2018 & 2019 Triple Jump Champion. The 2020 USA Olympic Team is the goal! Scott attended Eastern Michigan University (EMU), where he earned a degree in criminal justice as well as 9 MAC titles! 2:43 Donald shares details of how his life changed at twelve years old. 7:30 Memories of his mindset changing. 9:20 "It takes adversity to push a person." How his upbringing affects him today. 11:07 Having his own family while training. 11:53 Donald shares emotional mome...
Mar 06, 2020•37 min•Ep. 50
Albert Jennings never lost a golf tournament from ages 10-15, becoming one of the best young golfers in the world. He wore long pants as a child because he was going to be the next "Tiger Woods." He was a Phenom. Hear his story and lessons learned. He is now an awesome golf coach! Visit him at https://golfstudy.co/ 3:18 Albert recalls his early memories of golf: not winning from ages 5-10. 6:07 Why he wore long pants during tournaments as a kid. 6:47 When he first began comparing himself to Tige...
Feb 20, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 50
