This was such a great time talking with Daniel Tolson. We start the show off with Daniel sharing a funny story about his time working in the family Pawn Business. When then go back in time and listen his story from growing up with a learning disability, to realizing at a young age that he wanted to help people, which lead into coaching people how to wakeboard, that would eventually lead to him traveling the world teaching locals how to wakeboard. We then dive into how he got into what he is doin...
Feb 10, 2022•44 min•Ep. 222
Get ready for this episode as you will hear from U.S. Army Veteran, Author and Busines owner Annette Whittenberger. Listen to her story as she shares the why for writing her book “The Wall Between Two Lives” and hear how a car accident made her make a “decision” that would forever impact her life and the lives of others. “So I'll tell you, when you guys get the book, you're worried a little bit about my car accident. And I was at home and I was in recovery. And I had to make a decision on whethe...
Feb 02, 2022•23 min•Ep. 221
We are forced to make Decisions in our lives every day. We are faced with situations that we have no control over, however we can control our reactions to those situations. Before you can do that, you must be in the right mindset. Mindset is a conscious decision that requires a choice: positive or negative. In this episode, I was lucky enough to sit down with the guys from Not Your Average Operator, ( https://bit.ly/3IEsIB9) a podcast that dives into some of life’s hardest questions, challenges,...
Dec 11, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 220
Being Civil. Seem easy enough, right? Than why do so many people have trouble doing it? We are wrapping up on the series of “Let’s have a conversation” with this week’s episode called “Being Civil”. Adam and John recap the series and the overall goal of bring people together to have to conversations all while being civil to each other. Remember, you don’t have to agree with someone’s belief’s or way of thinking, but you can always remain civil. So, what does it take to be civil? Take a listen....
Nov 01, 2021•33 min•Ep. 219
We are talking about free speech with a bit of a twist. When we talk say, free speech, is it, people can say what they want to say… right? In this episode, we also discuss when free speech isn’t free. We use a few examples such as the Lieutenant Colonel of the Marine Corps that called out senior leaders not being held accountable. We also mention a former Fox reporter who was fired for calling out Fox corporation for muzzling her. Now, some will read that and say, he was Military, or she worked ...
Oct 23, 2021•43 min•Ep. 218
How many of you think that we are on the verge of losing all of our God given freedoms? We expand this series of “Let’s have a Conversation” with the topic this week of “Goodbye Freedom”, Why you ask? LOOK! Your GOD given freedoms are being taking from you. You no longer have the freedom to say what you can put in your body, you no longer have the freedom of religion, you no longer have the freedom of speech You no longer have… Freedom. Are we to far gone that we can’t be saved? We think not. So...
Oct 14, 2021•46 min•Ep. 217
We are continuing the series called let's have a conversation and this week’s topic is "Are you being conditioned". What are you watching, reading or listening to everyday, right now, in your life? Does any of it cause an emotional reaction? Ask yourself are we being slowly conditioned to become used to more government control, less freedom, more intrusion on our basic rights? Perhaps we are living in some giant psychological experiment. Tune in as Adam and John talk about how one could easily t...
Oct 14, 2021•46 min•Ep. 216
What type of Ideology do we see most in the world today? There are different types of ideology, and its certainly a word that has been thrown around a lot as of late. Take a listen as we talk about what ideology is running most of the world right now, we even ask the question, is the “woke” ideology the same as what we are seeing in Afghanistan with the Taliban?
Oct 14, 2021•47 min•Ep. 215
The Government has turned into a circus! The people don't believe in their government anymore. Take a listen as we discuss what is going on right now and how the government has just turned everything upside down. Who’s in charge? What’s happening in our country? How is this going to affect the global economy? Have we lost our freedoms? It’s all a circus. But, there is some light at the end of the tunnel, take a listen and find out what decisions you can make to help get things under control....
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 214
Dennis Volpe ( https://dennis-volpe.com) is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the Leadership Research Institute specializing in Performance, Personal Leadership and Transition Coaching. He helps others make more informed decisions about the work they do and the life they lead so they are more focused, fulfilled, and resilient. Dennis is no stranger to leadership as he spent more than twenty years as a Naval Officer in the United States Navy. We ta...
Sep 14, 2021•29 min•Ep. 213
Why and who decided that in a polite society amongst polite people that it's impolite to discuss religion in politics? Shouldn’t we be discussing these topics now more than ever? Take a listen as Adam and John carry on with the Series of “Let’s have a Conversation” with this week’s focus being, Religion -vs- Politics So many questions are brought up during this episode. In the world we live in today, we need to be able to come to the table and talk about tough topics such as Religion and Politic...
Sep 12, 2021•57 min•Ep. 212
In this episode, we are going to discuss what could be the greatest threat to our civil liberties in the present day… The Administrative State. Some people call it, The Deep State or The Swamp. WAIT! This isn’t one of those conspiracy theory type episodes. We explain what the Administrative State is and just how complex it is and how much POWER it has on us as a society. What do you really know about the Administrative State? Take a listen see if you agree with what we say or not. Either way, we...
Sep 03, 2021•53 min•Ep. 211
Has America hijacked words that philosophically unassailable? Words like hate, justice, equality, truth have been twisted in their meaning. If someone was to say something like (insert your own example here) , suddenly that’s considered hate speech. Take a listen as we discuss in more detail how this country is being hijacked. Question, is there an element of desperation in the corporate media today?
Aug 25, 2021•55 min•Ep. 210
In this episode we talk about the events that took place in Afghanistan this past week. We talk about how it happen and what it means for the region moving forward. NOTE: It’s not an easy topic to discuss but we made the decision to talk about it for you all here. Let us know what you think.
Aug 19, 2021•46 min•Ep. 209
What happens when you put two Army Ranger veterans and one of the world's most talented photographers all in the same room? You’re about to find out! Turn the volume up and pay attention because you don’t want to miss this episode. I sit down with Dan Blakeley, Tom Amenta and Beau Simmons the Authors behind the NEW Photo Journal “The Twenty Year War” a photo journal dedicated to Veterans of the Global War on Terrorand their stories. This year marks the 20thAnniversary of the Global War on Terror...
Aug 03, 2021•45 min•Ep. 208
So, what is the truth? Is truth what you say or think it is? There is your truth, the other guys’ truth and then there is Absolute Truth… Or is there? Absolute Truth is the only thing that ultimately acts as a restraint on power. So, do you think that what’s going on in the world today, that the mainstream media and social media platforms are telling you the Absolute Truth? Take a listen as we continue our series of “Let’s Have A Conversation” and we dive into the topic of Absolute Truth. The fo...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 207
We continue the series of “Let’s Have a Conversation” This week’s topic: “My Solution” My Solution really meaning, YOU the listener. If you’re not a fan of what’s going on in the world today have you asked yourself these two questions… ~ What part did I play in this? ~ What can I do? If you don’t like the answer to those questions, the nice thing is, you can still do something about it. We talk a lot about what’s going on in the United States right now, how the Government(s) is playing a role in...
Jul 22, 2021•49 min•Ep. 206
We are starting a new series here on The Decision Hour called, “Let’s have a Conversation”. I’ve asked my good friend Mr. John Currie to join me for the next several episodes. Why are we doing this series? Some may say we live in a world now where if you have a difference of opinion or belief, that no one wants to have a conversation and try to see things from the other persons point of view. We rely on Mainstream Media or Social Media to be truth and that’s simply not true. The topic’s we discu...
Jul 15, 2021•58 min•Ep. 205
Jul 10, 2021•33 min•Ep. 204
In this episode, I sit down with Michael, the Founder of 2A Republic, a premium apparel whose belief of the 2ndAmendment is black & white. Take a listen as to how and why this company was started, and how you can support them! Checkout their website and use Promo Code: HMG for 10% off. https://2arepublic.com/
Jul 07, 2021•21 min•Ep. 203
The title speaks for itself. Patti Katter is back for this episode and when the two of us are together you can bet there will always be some Shenanigans going on!
Jul 07, 2021•26 min•Ep. 202
Who’s Lucky? I sit down with my friend and Author Eileen Doyon. Eileen reached out to me to talk about a book she had written with Christy Gardner called, “LUCKY, Little Guy BIG Mission” The book is based on a true story about Christy Gardner from Lewiston, Maine, an Army Veteran, double amputee, her service dog Moxie and a special little puppy named Lucky. Take a listen as Eileen shares how the book came to light and what it was like working with Christy. This is inspirational story, that teach...
Jul 07, 2021•22 min•Ep. 201
What does “Midlife Craving” mean? I sit down with the Host of Midlife Craving Podcast, Adrienne Hollister. She is redefining Midlife and is talking about ALL of it. Adrienne is not afraid to talk about anything and everything… Relationships, Dating, Being a single parent, Addictions, Sex, Being a boss and so much more. She doesn’t hold back in fact, she’s kicked down the door! She has become famous fast with her “Just the Tip” segment that she put out every Tuesday. Sit back, and take a listen a...
May 20, 2021•39 min•Ep. 200
What is Veterans Referring Veterans? Find out as I sit down with Mr. Justin Clark the founder and visionary behind Veterans Referring Veterans (VRV). Justin shares his experience being in the Air Force and shares a story about, losing his fingers! After being medically retired after seventeen years of service he didn’t want anything to do with the community, he wanted to just be alone. Until one day he realized he was missing something, that something was camaraderie. From there VRV started to t...
May 13, 2021•40 min•Ep. 199
On this episode of the Decision Hour we get to talk with Producer, Educator, Entrepreneur, Media Executive and Philanthropist, Mr. Peter Samuelson Peter is the Co-Founder and President of First Star, ( https://www.firststar.org) and CEO of PhilmCo Media llc,( https://www.philmcomedia.com) Mr. Samuelson is a serial pro-social entrepreneur. We dive into Peter's life as he shares his upbringing and how he got to where he is today. We discuss the companies and foundations he has started over the yea...
Apr 23, 2021•50 min•Ep. 198
Learning isn’t the same for everyone. Find out how this Teacher started helping kids learn in a way that worked for them. Take a listen as this week’s guest, Founder of Hoffman Tutoring Group, Zoie Hoffman shares her story and her passion of helping students learn. Zoie is laying the foundation of future education and online tutoring! “Graduating magna cum laude from Texas A&M University with my elementary education degree. I was married to an active duty military member, and during the firs...
Apr 15, 2021•24 min•Ep. 197
What don’t you do? I had to ask this question right out the gate with this week’s guest, the incredible Deanna Kuempel. Deanna Kuempel is a Fashion Designer, Beauty Queen (Ms. Chicago America Nation 2021), Skincare expert, former Executive Vice President, a Human trafficking survivor and the Host of Label Free Podcast (labelfreepodcast.com) Deanna opens up and shares what she has had overcome to get to where she is today. Get your running shoes on and keep up! We discuss how she got into Fashion...
Apr 12, 2021•26 min•Ep. 196
Take a listen as we sit down with Special Forces Veteran and the Founder of First Amendment Praetorian, Mr. Robert Patrick Lewis. First Amendment Praetorian (https://www.1apraetorian.com) is a nonprofit made up of military, law enforcement and intelligence community veterans both male and is dedicated to providing intelligence and security services to grassroots events in order to ensure Americans may express their 1st Amendment-protected rights to freedom of speech, religion, assembly and polit...
Apr 01, 2021•37 min•Ep. 195
GET MONEY!... Well, if you are a business owner or looking at starting a business get ready to take notes! Mr. Shawn Flynn joins me on this episode. Prepare yourself for lots of laughs and a ton on knowledge! Shawn is a Principal at Global Capital Markets, a mid-market Investment bank focused on Merger & Acquisitions, Capital raising in both debt and equity along with secondaries and more. Here are several questions we get answered in this show. ~How to Meet Investors? ~Preparing your startu...
Mar 26, 2021•35 min•Ep. 194
I sit down with U.S. Army Veteran Mr. John Beachel. John travels the country Offering Colt Starting, Horsemanship, Cow Working, Ranch Roping, Re-starting Race Horses, Problem Horse and De-Spooking Clinics. If you ever get a chance to see John speak, do so, he doesn’t disappoint! I recently got to sit down with John one Wednesday Night at the Woerth It Hollow farm before he started teaching Horsemanship to a group of veterans. John shares his story with us in this episode from growing up riding h...
Mar 18, 2021•25 min•Ep. 193
