Brigadier General Bentley Nettles offers a powerful and personal perspective in his new book, Creating Excellence: Insights into Leadership, Life and Legacy. General Nettles is a distinguished military veteran, attorney and public official who draws upon his lifetime of service to deliver clear-cut guidance. His message resonates with those in private industry, academic circles, politics, law enforcement and public service. Nettles has served his country, his state and now local government in a ...
Jan 09, 2025•31 min•Season 16Ep. 3920
The Transformed Traveler has made its mark in the $17 Trillion market with focus on traveling through your five senses. Hear David Appell, accomplished travel journalist, representing Tripatini on today's show. David Appell: David Appell is a journalist and editor with a focus on travel, lifestyle, and tourism. He has contributed extensively to travel-related publications and initiatives, often emphasizing the importance of authentic travel experiences and sustainable tourism. Tripatini: Tripati...
Dec 07, 2024•23 min•Season 16Ep. 3916
Enjoy this exclusive interview with Colonel Oliver North. Colonel Oliver North is a significant figure in American history for his role as a key figure in the Iran-Contra Affair, as well as for his later career as a prolific author and commentator. Here's why he stands out in both areas:Significance in American History Role in the Iran-Contra Affair (1980s): North, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps officer, became a central figure in this political scandal while serving on the National Security Coun...
Dec 07, 2024•19 min•Season 16Ep. 3914
Today we honor Benjy Gaither in this reprisal of one of our most priced archived shows. Benjy Gaither, the son of Gloria and Bill Gaither, carries forward the rich legacy of his iconic parents, who are legends in Christian music and the founders of the Gaither Music Company. Benjy has made significant contributions to the entertainment world in his own right, blending his family's musical heritage with his passion for storytelling and creativity. Here are some key aspects of his significance:1. ...
Dec 06, 2024•24 min•Season 16Ep. 3914
Enjoy this final interview with Ralph Carmichael. Ralph was a highly influential music composer, arranger, and conductor, particularly known for his contributions to Christian music. His significance lies in several key areas: Pioneering Christian Music : Carmichael helped shape the modern Christian music genre, blending traditional hymns with contemporary and popular music styles. He was instrumental in bringing jazz, pop, and other secular musical forms into the Christian music scene. Innovati...
Dec 06, 2024•30 min•Season 16Ep. 3912
Every so often, we encounter a life that is both a roadmap and a revelation. A life that illuminates the principles that bind us together, even as conflicts threaten to pull us apart. Meet Richard Birke, Chief Architect of JAMS Pathway. Richard is a man whose mission is not to win battles but to restore missions. He simply helps people find their way back to purpose by untangling the webs of conflict. Richard's path to significance was anything but straight. He was, in his own words, "meandering...
Dec 03, 2024•36 min•Season 16Ep. 3912
Andrea Mendoza is a Mom, educator, and award winning author of The Gratitude Goggles. This insightful book uses the Gratitude Goggles as a metaphor to help explain to children the importance of gratitude. As teacher holding a Ph.D., Andrea is a behavioral scientist. She notes to parents and grandparents that extensive research provides support for the positive effects of gratitude on well being and on physical and mental health. Andrea's book inspires people of all ages to embrace the practice o...
Nov 26, 2024•28 min•Season 16Ep. 3910
Kory Cook is an extraordinary drummer. Based in San Antonio, but born in Newton, Iowa, he is the featured percussionist with NASA Country led by the innovative Garrett T. Capps. Kory is a student of the craft and continues to grow in his musicality into his 5th decade of playing. He is still trying to master the samba and bossa nova. Max Roach remains his idol for a hundred reasons. Hear the story of growing up in a musical family that had a dedicated music room. His Mom played Hammond Organ and...
Nov 21, 2024•37 min•Season 16Ep. 3908
Today, Veterans Day, we honor Robert Knoll, former Marine and War Correspondent. Hear his story and relive the tragedy of 9/11 through his experience. Hear Rob's keen insight into the current state of our country and our bright future ahead. If you see a Veteran, always thank them for their service to our country. They deserve our appreciation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support ....
Nov 12, 2024•33 min•Season 15Ep. 3906
Veterans Day is a time to honor and reflect on the many blessings that Veterans have brought us, defending the freedom that we enjoy. Join Admiral Mike Studeman who served 35 years in the Navy, talking about the core values of the military. Admiral Studeman talks about iron sharpening iron, diversifying our citizenry and creating a strong nation. Buy his book Might of the Chain-Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or request a copy at your favorite independent bookstor...
Nov 12, 2024•37 min•Season 15Ep. 3905
Today and always, we honor our Veterans in America. This special program features Shannon Walker, founder of Northwest Battle Buddies. What can YOU do to impact PTSD? Listen to the story of Northwest Battle Buddies, contribute today and help our Veterans move their lives forward. Hear the heart of Shannon and sense the difference her team has made with 257 service dogs, saving 257 lives. One dog, one life at at time. This is the story that will touch your heart and hopefully lead to a call to ac...
Nov 11, 2024•34 min•Season 15Ep. 3904
Our songwriter series continues with Robby Johnson, Nashville singer and songwriter. Robby is the real deal. He is authentic, talented, and an original. Hear Robby's backstory and how his childhood shaped his lifetime perspective. The road Robby is on is reflected in this poignoint song underscored by clean, sweeping rhythm. Listen to Robby, the father of two grown adults, and the lessons that he has taught them. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-t...
Nov 09, 2024•32 min•Season 15Ep. 3903
Dr. Lisa Cooney riffs about soul prints. She talks about the origin of soul prints, why it's important for personal growth. Lisa also discusses common barriers that prevent people from realizing their full potential. In her 20's she decided to take her life. At that moment, she chose to be a part of this world and make a difference. Body of Change is her gift. Figure out what is eating at you , not necessarily what you are eating. Hear about Lisa's tribute to our Veterans with a backstory on her...
Nov 08, 2024•37 min•Season 15Ep. 3902
Her name is Lola. She is an aviator and now a noted author of Highway to the Sky- An Aviator's Journey. Lola Reid Allin is a former Airline Transport Pilot and flight instructor, as well as a SCUBA Dive Master, and an award-winning author and photographer whose work has appeared in many notable national and international publications, including National Post, Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, National Geographic, Santa Fe Centre for Photography, Verge Magazine: Travel with Purpose, & Grapevine...
Nov 08, 2024•38 min•Season 15Ep. 3901
This show kicks off our Significant Travel Series celebrating people that have traveled to over 100 countries. Join globe trotter Daiva Likas-Hudson on her world travels as she explains true, significant, experiential adventure. She has visited 147 countries, knows at least six languages and continues to have the curiosity of a child, Daiva is unlike any personality you have ever encountered. Enjoy her sensory "romp" through Bali and how she tells of each journey with love and passion for travel...
Nov 07, 2024•33 min•Season 15Ep. 3901
Dr. Brian Simmons is back. He is the lead translator for The Passion Translation Bible. This continuing series is a open question and answer session with curious questions coming from you, our audience. In the last year, Brian lost his Dad, had two heart attacks, survived two hurricanes and gained two new grandchildren. Known as a passionate lover of God, after a dramatic conversion to Christ, Brian knew that God was calling him to go to the unreached people of the world, presenting the gospel o...
Nov 07, 2024•42 min•Season 15Ep. 3900
Music composer Garrett T. Capps and his extraordinary band NASA Country is featured on today's show. Together with drummer Kory Cook, Torin Metz on guitar/lap steel/vocals, Justin Boyd on modular synthesizer, with sound engineer Joe Trevino and Mauro Castro at Blue Cat Studios, mixed by Sean O'Keefe and mastered by Justin Perkins. Arguably, this "kraut country" band has created its strongest and most dynamic, experimental music with Everyone is Everyone. Learn about kraut country that has a medi...
Nov 02, 2024•28 min•Season 15Ep. 3898
Micro-influencers offer high engagement rates with niche audiences. Join our special guest, Rene Lacad, who has successfully worked with micro-influencers to help brands gain trust through authentic partnerships. Hear about cost effective campaigns and how data-driven strategies can work for you through Script Generators, a proven framework for success. With this interview you will learn how to convert downloads on Instagram and TikTok into actual followers. Also, you will learn about Patreon, Y...
Oct 31, 2024•24 min•Season 15Ep. 3897
A new AI-powered application "can" accurately estimate your lifespan, aiming to inspire users to adopt healthier habits and extend their lives.For an annual fee of $40, those curious about their potential longevity can download the "Death Clock" app. It prompts users to answer various questions regarding their health and lifestyle, allowing it to forecast not just a year but the exact date of a person's passing, alongside their current biological age. The goal is to serve as a wake-up call befor...
Oct 28, 2024•31 min•Season 15Ep. 3895
Reverend Dr. William Sappenfield (just Bill to you and me) kicks off a new series about God, grace and greed. This is a raw, uncut riffing on the basics of one's faith and ask riveting questions. How you respond is strictly up to you. Bill is a gifted speaker and friend of this network. While his views are his own, we are aligned in faith and basic beliefs. This timeless series focuses on YOU and where you are in your faith walk, what is God asking of you, and how you may choose to live a life o...
Oct 17, 2024•47 min•Season 15Ep. 3893
Imagine what it’s like to make hundreds of key decisions on “live” network television with millions watching. That’s what a sports television producer does behind-the-scenes each time they sit in “the big chair” in charge of the show. It’s a responsibility that requires good instincts, judgment and passion. Not everyone can handle the pressure or responsibility, but Robert Steinfeld has done that for the last five decades.His work has earned him 10 Sports Emmy Awards for producing and or directi...
Oct 16, 2024•39 min•Season 15Ep. 3892
Rebecca Anne Nguyen is the author (with Tom Voss) of Where War Ends: A Combat Veteran's 2,700-Mile Journey to Heal (New World Library), a 2019 Foreword Indies Book of the Year Silver Award winner for Autobiography & Memoir. Her fiction debut, THE 23RD HERO, debuts this October 2024. Learn about her true motivation to be significant versus successful. Rebecca is flourishing through her own unique style of vulnerable writing. Be inspired by this brilliant author. Visit www.rebeccaannenguyen.co...
Oct 16, 2024•31 min•Season 15Ep. 3891
Laurinel Owen shares her tale of intrigue, love, devotion and betrayal through her memoir Strings Attached. She arrived in apartheid South Africa on Christmas Day, eager to discover where her cello playing could take her. From the stage, she saw him for the first time. Their life together was bliss until he invited her to the family vacation home: when she knocked, his wife opened the door. But she couldn't give up on him. He followed her back to America, where they married and lived together fo...
Oct 15, 2024•29 min•Season 15Ep. 3990
Brentwood, Tennessee is home to Preston Soechting, founder of Pain Cave Program. He served our country as an Engineer Officer in the Army for 5 years with a tour of duty in Iraq from 2009-2010. He's a husband, Dad, and former owner of CrossFit Nashville. Passionate about health and wellness with the desire to empower everyone with the tools to start living their best life. Preston is changing what is normal. As he sees it, people today are sick and headed down a road of decreptitude. As Preston ...
Oct 15, 2024•29 min•Season 15Ep. 3889
Cookbook author and innovator, Jorj Morgan gets you involved with interactive visuals and cooking through You Can Cook Any Thing. Buy the series and access Jorj through QR codes. Inspired and written for her son that was leaving for college, this series is for anyone who just wants to eat and keep it easy in the kitchen. This gives you permission to cook your own way. Get in that kitchen and take liberties through You Can Cook Any Thing. The series also helps you organize and shop smartly. The b...
Oct 14, 2024•30 min•Season 15Ep. 3889
With a mission of building a world where everyone has access to exceptional health care, Alex Katz and his team at Two Chairs offers matching of clients to therapists. They deliver the right therapist for every client. Their stellar therapists have expertise in over 90 clinical specialties. Let us find the right one for you. For patients in California, Washington and Florida, contact www.twochairs.com today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-las...
Oct 10, 2024•31 min•Season 15Ep. 3889
Brothers David and Chris Sinkinson take on Rick Tocquigny in a battle of MYTH vs. TRUTH in Startup Different on SUCCESS MADE TO LAST. Cut through all the B.S. you hear about startups and learn the following: How to build a bootstrapped startup different. Why you don’t have to build your business the way startup pop-culture says you need to Common startup myths like getting funding, getting big fast, hiring a bunch of people and ignoring profitability for years— and how to break the mold Is it po...
Oct 09, 2024•30 min•Season 15Ep. 3886
Meet the one and only Chuck Wisner on this special Success episode. He penned the book- The Art of Conscious Conversations- Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact. Chuck is a seasoned leadership coach, great storyteller, truly understands that a good conversation is like a collaboration. Your challenge is to read The Art of Conscious Conversation, give it as a gift, but FIRST, ditch your old negative habits that derail conversations. Discover Chuck's successful framework and go practice ...
Oct 03, 2024•26 min•Season 15Ep. 3883
Succession planning for family businesses can be more challenging to manage than others types of businesses due to built in assumptions and expectations around the who, how, when of selecting leaders. Enjoy Dr. Susan Ko, a partner at Vantage Leadership Consulting, answering a variety of questions. It all started with an engaging story of Susan's immigrant parents. Listen to the story thread of her parents as it runs through many of these interview questions: We talk about common obstacles family...
Oct 03, 2024•29 min•Season 15Ep. 3881
Caffeine Vibes is the hottest venue in Oklahoma attracting college students for open mic performances. As a part of First Presbyterian, Edmond, Oklahoma, Jim Hartzog is leading the way to discover college age musical talent. Going 7:30-10:00, once a month, Caffeine Vibes will feature as many as 10 artists. A cash award is given to the audience favorite in this hospitable venue that serves upscale tapas, desserts and a broad array of barista special drinks. Email caffeinevibes@fpcedmond.org or vi...
Sep 27, 2024•37 min•Season 15Ep. 3873
