Will Kubicek is the Co-founder of Six Summers , where he teaches fathers how to equip their children mentally, physically, socially, & spiritually. He and his father ( Jeremie Kubicek ) are running this together and having a huge impact on fathers around the country! On this episode, we talk about... -Will's decision to start a business right out of college -The importance of having mentors -His experience as a decathlete at the University of Oklahoma -His upcoming wedding (April of 2023) -H...
Apr 17, 2023•32 min
I want to be Jacqueline when I grow up.
Apr 14, 2023•11 min
Jacqueline Chandler is the definition of somebody who is maximizing her 20s. Wherever she goes, she leads. School, work, church, family, community, friendships... you name it. You don't want to miss this one!
Apr 10, 2023•33 min
Love ya brother.
Apr 07, 2023•13 min
This episode is to help you decide if Wake Up & Lead Is For You. Your host, Hampton Dortch, will spend some time giving some context about what this thing is about.
Apr 05, 2023•9 min
Grayson Hill was my best friend in college. Then he married my sister. Yes - he asked my permission to take her on a date!!! Not only did he steward the awesome opportunities that he got in college well, but he's also crushing the post grad life. He's got a lot to share about how to navigate it. My favorite quote from this episode is "Community is built, not found." Lastly, if you want to watch the step sing show that we kept talking about, click the link below. Grayson is one of the 2 emcee's a...
Apr 03, 2023•44 min
Thankful for Gage!
Mar 31, 2023•13 min
Gage Henry is the college and community pastor at my church, Auburn Community Church. In this episode, we talk about... -Having an anchor for your life -The lies of the enemy and how to combat them -How Gen Z has been ambushed by technology -Being either formed or deformed over time -Creating moments as a leader Check out the two videos below. 1. Video from ACC Bham Worship night. Gage is the one praying at the end: https://youtu.be/C7lQbRqvM3s 2. Gage's sermon on Psalm 23. Don't miss this! http...
Mar 27, 2023•43 min
Connor & Banks are the GOATs.
Mar 24, 2023•8 min
Connor King & Banks Nash are two incredible entrepreneurs, husbands, friends, & leaders. These guys fell in love with videography from an early age and have stuck with it for over a decade. They are now running 3 different businesses. Check out their website at the link below! https://www.resolutebusinessventures.com/
Mar 20, 2023•45 min
Zoe is the bomb!
Mar 17, 2023•10 min
After losing her mom, dad, & grandmother in Ethiopia, Zoe Portis found herself living in an abusive household. She had accepted the fact that she had a very hard life ahead of her. Soon after that, she ended up getting adopted and brought to America. She's now one of 12 siblings! In this episode, she talks about her journey to America and what learned along the way! She also has over 100K followers on Tik Tok. Check out her profile at the link below! https://www.tiktok.com/@mycurlsrock?lang=...
Mar 13, 2023•51 min
I'm going to start doing a recap, share a few thoughts, and a few action steps after each of my episodes!
Mar 10, 2023•16 min
When I was at my lowest point, Trent pursued me and asked me to be in a Bible study. Through that group and becoming friends with him, he had a huge impact on my life. There are MANY other people who would say the same thing about him! Trent is on staff for Campus Outreach and is serving college students at Samford University.
Mar 06, 2023•32 min
Emily Mireault is a marketing leader at Nectar. Nectar helps organizations create a company culture that people won't want to leave. Emily interviewed me about all things culture and leadership development. Check out Wildsparq if you want to learn more about what I do!
Mar 03, 2023•22 min
Adam Tarnow is the co-author of The Edge. The book teaches you how to stand out by showing that you're all in. It's for emerging leaders and those who lead them. In this episode, Adam talks about how he thought that he would have a successful career by just being a good guy. In other words, he believed that his character would do the job for him. While character is crucial, he discovered that competence was extremely important too. He also unpacks the Edge framework in this episode. It stands fo...
Feb 27, 2023•45 min
Anj Bourgeois has a background in ministry, sales, finance, marketing, athletics, and probably everything else you could think of! He's recently grown his TikTok following to 30,000+ people and is having a huge impact on the baseball community. In this episode, we talk about... -Being an aggressive learner & trying new things -The power of mentorship -The importance of having a good foundation in life -Being around the people that you aspire to be like -AND so much more Make sure to check ou...
Feb 20, 2023•50 min
Christian Huff is a follower of Jesus, Husband to Sadie Robertson Huff , Father to 1 (almost 2), & host of the 4:8 Men Podcast . On this episode, we talk about... -How he started his podcast -Gym/Fitness Stuff -His testimony -Gaining a large platform in a very short amount of time...
Feb 13, 2023•52 min
Chick-fil-A is in the business of people and they do it through chicken sandwiches. I just went to their conference for a week and was blown away at all that I learned. There was not a single number put on the screen all week. It was all about leadership and culture. That is the secret to Chick-fil-A. I'm sharing 12 "nuggets" that I learned from some of the best speakers in the world. Hop in and get your 12 count!
Feb 06, 2023•28 min
Maggie Malone is a 2 time olympian, college national champion, & holds the 2nd furthest female javelin throw in American history. She is also a previous Wildsparq employee, incredible leader, and friend to many. In this episode we talk about... -Trusting someone when they call out potential in you -Not being afraid to have adult conversations -Being a team player -Being a gritty person and having perseverance through hardship -Detaching your identity from your performance...
Jan 30, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Jackson Olson is one of Tik Tok's rising stars. He was a college baseball player before transitioning to work for the MLB. He got the chance to travel to almost every stadium over the 2022 season. He is currently the 3rd baseman for the Savanna Bananas , who just might be the most entertaining team in sports! Listen to this episode to learn about his journey as well as some tips from him about following your dreams!...
Jan 23, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Phung Ling finished college in 2021. He is grinding in tech sales as an SDR. His family came to America as refugees when he was a child. He was fortunate enough to learn English but his parents were not. They are working factory jobs and Phung will help them retire in 5 years! Make sure to follow his TikTok. He will tell you everything you need to know about tech sales!
Jan 16, 2023•26 min
Mason Cosby is one of the main reasons that I became active on LinkedIn. He's also a huge reason that I started this podcast. We went to high school together and did not talk after graduation until we connected 5 years later! He is also the host of The Marketing Ladder . He interviews top marketing leaders to learn how they built their careers so you can learn how to build yours. If you are seeking a new opportunity, trying to learn how to grow in your current role, or want to understand the fut...
Jan 09, 2023•38 min
If you've followed me long enough, you know that this episode title is not totally accurate. Just because you don't have a leadership title DOES NOT mean that you are not a leader. In fact, there are many great leaders that don't even have leadership titles. My guest today, Mallory Messer Price , is a perfect example of that. Mallory went to Samford University with me and excelled at a very high level. In this episode, we will talk about... -The impact that sports and her parents had on her grow...
Jan 02, 2023•38 min
Will Padilla is a tech sales friend of mine. I found him through TikTok. In this episode, we talk about... -A challenge for anyone who is interested in content creation -Figuring out who your real friends are -Finding work that you are passionate about -Getting out of debt & grinding in your 20s -Not quitting your day job
Dec 26, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Josh Horton is a wonderful friend of mine. In this episode, we talk about... -How being homeschooled prepared him for college and the real world -What he learned through dating & then marrying his high school sweetheart -Wasting lots of time by doing things for the approval of other people -The importance of taking action instead of just talking about it -Keeping your promises to yourself...
Dec 19, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Cartwright Morris is the founder of Men Are Forged. Here is his bio: My life’s mission is to equip high performers to live a higher quality of life. The need for men to step into who they are in a more well rounded and intentional way has never been greater. I am intent on equipping you as the high performing leader you know you are called to be and raise your quality of life in business, family, and community. I (Hampton Dortch) was a guest on it and wanted to share it with you!...
Dec 16, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Anthony Natoli has over 20,000 followers on LinkedIn. On top of being a fantastic salesmen who shares great tips with thousands, he's also extremely vulnerable online. There is no telling how many people he has helped from sharing his story. In 2019 he was overweight, depressed, and in major (bad) debt. But he made the decision to overcome all of those things and is now thriving. Check out this episode to hear his story and learn from him!...
Dec 12, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Listen to this to decide if this podcast is for you!
Dec 09, 2022•6 min
Ever heard of John Maxwell? Of course you have. As we all know, the best leaders develop other leaders. One of the main people that John Maxwell has developed is my guest today, Dr. Tim Elmore. Dr. Tim Elmore’s passion for leader development began in 1983 when he worked alongside and was mentored by best-selling author, Dr. John C. Maxwell. Since then, he’s emerged as an author, leadership expert, and keynote speaker who’s trained more than 500,000 leaders in hundreds of organizations worldwide....
Dec 05, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 26
