Best Self Perform Contractors Podcasts (2025)

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The WFM Champions 52:44

7M ago52:44

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Send us a text This special episode features the construction Workforce Management Champions group, an incredible group of electrical and mechanical contractors partnering with RIVET. The group discusses project managers and their role in labor management, succession, what keeps them up at night and how to make a case for Workforce Management for o…

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Team Buy-In 1:13:38

8M ago1:13:38

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Send us a text Brian and Gary discuss adopting Workforce Management transformation among construction contractors and the importance of team buy-in, with new co-host Dustin Acker, RIVET Implementation Manager. Learn more at our website or on our social channels: Website Linkedin Facebook YouTubeBy RIVET Work

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Froglogic Podcast EP 77 The Eye Of The Storm 59:57

8M ago59:57

59:57

In his latest episode, former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, and world champion performance coach, David Rutherford runs head first into the current storms battering the American psyche. Many people are still suffering from the battering they took from hurricanes Helene and Milton. The other storm tearing the public consciousness is the political storm…

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Froglogic Podcast EP 76 The Mind Coup 1:16:31

9M ago1:16:31

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Good afternoon. Over the past several years I have been amazed at the levels of change taking place in our society. The political upheaval, the cultural wars, the pandemic, our educational systems, and, much more importantly, the unrelenting rift between family, friends, and neighbors. Needless to say, all of this disorder has been ruminating acros…

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Froglogic Podcast EP 75 Part 6 Rut's Wrap Up - Youth Travel Sports And The Pressure Of High Performance 1:16:42

10M ago1:16:42

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I am stoked to share the latest, and final episode of this Froglogic Podcast series about youth travel sports and the pressure of high performance. In this episode I recap all four interviews, and share my thoughts on how coaches, parents, and players can improve the travel club system. I also share my thoughts and motivational insights on how to m…

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Pushing the boulder up the hill 14:46

10M ago14:46

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Send us a text The Hot Seat is a burden disguised as a promotion. Some shops call it Director of Field Force. Others, Superintendent. Regardless of the name, it’s a tough job. How long can you ride the lightning before burning out? It doesn’t have to be this way. Becoming the company firefighter isn't something you'll just have to accept because, w…

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So you wanna build your own WFM tool? 22:49

11M ago22:49

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Send us a text Building your own Workforce Management platform is expensive. On top of that, makeshift scheduling tools can’t withstand the test of time and will leave you in a lurch when they inevitably fail. Your people will find the limitations of your software far faster than you expect. It’s a lot harder than it might seem too, because writing…

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Episode 75 Part 5 Youth Sport And High Pressure With Marika Racibarskas & Katie Kabbes Penn State Volleyball National Champions 1:08:36

11M ago1:08:36

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Please enjoy this great shoe in my series on youth travel sports and the pressure of high performance. In this episode I welcome former Penn State Volleyball, multiple champions Marika Racibarskas and Katie Kabbes. These two elite athletes share their incredible perspectives in their insane efforts to become part of a powerhouse program at Penn Sta…

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Squandering the Superintendent 26:51

11M ago26:51

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Send us a text Let’s talk about Superintendents. Who are they, and what do they do? This episode is dedicated to the hardworking people in this mission-critical role that are notoriously burdened by administrative tasks and outdated tools to do their job. Learn more at our website or on our social channels: Website Linkedin Facebook YouTube…

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Detailing 25:41

12M ago25:41

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Send us a text The devil is in the details. This episode of Construction is Hard takes a look at the perils of runaway detailing budgets. You probably know a Two Week Thomas. Ask him how much longer he’s on a project, and he’ll always give the same answer: Two weeks. “He becomes the guy in the trailer and he's doing all kinds of things. He's emptyi…

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Froglogic Podcast EP 75 Part 4 With Rick DeRosa Penn State Big Ten Champion And Former Pro Hockey Player 1:35:16

12M ago1:35:16

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Who's ready for Part 4 of the Froglogic Podcast EP 75? For the past month I have been trying to explore youth sports and the pressure on kids to achieve a level of high performance. In this episode I welcome good friend, Rick DeRosa. Rick is a former Penn State and professional hockey player. He helped PSU achieve a Big Ten Championship just four y…

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A Contractor’s Tech Adoption Mentality Part 2 45:42

1y ago45:42

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Send us a text We continue our chat with Toby Mitchell from Classic Electric & Consulting about tech adoption for contractors. They dive into how software companies are perceived and how important it is to ensure contractors are the right fit for adopting a tool — or it results in a “failed marriage.” Learn more at our website or on our social chan…

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A Contractor's Tech Adoption Mentality 43:40

1y ago43:40

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Send us a text Season 2 is here, and this time we brought a friend! Hosts Brian Witt and Gary Fuchs are joined by Toby Mitchell, president of Classic Electric & Consulting. Toby shares insights from his paper, providing a simplified guideline and a starting point for contractors who need a roadmap to make confident decisions when adopting new techn…

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Froglogic Podcast EP 75 Part 3 With Eric King - Father, Coach, And Sports Training Expert 1:41:10

1y ago1:41:10

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Alright troops, here is the next episode in my series about youth sports and the pressure of high performance. For Part 3, I welcome my good friend, Eric King. He's a father, coach, and expert in sports training and recovery. Eric was a lifetime athlete and former D3 college football player. After college he received a masters in Sports Medicine an…

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Froglogic Podcast EP 75 Part 2 Youth Sports And The Pressure Of High Performance With TJ Malone 1:50:13

1y ago1:50:13

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TJ Malone is our guest for this show. PLL Pro Lacrosse Player - Maryland WhipsnakesPenn State Lacrosse - 2 time All American, 1st team All Big Ten, Academic All American Please join me as we travel down the youth sport travel/club pressures. This episode is part two in my journey of trying to understand what are the definitive pros and cons of how …

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Froglogic Podcast EP 75 Youth Sports And The Pressure Of High Performance Part 1 1:06:23

1y ago1:06:23

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This is the first in a series of episodes where David Rutherford covers the pros and cons of youth travel, club, and highly specialized sports programs. His hope in this series is to help young athletes and their parents make good decisions regarding the wellbeing of aspiring young high performers. As a lifelong athlete and a motivational performan…

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Froglogic Podcast EP 74 Mother's Day Special With Jana and David Rutherford 1:08:28

1y ago1:08:28

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In the latest episode of the Froglogic Podcast Jana and David Rutherford explore the past past four years of raising children in these challenging times. David ask Jana to dig into her wisdom and experience mothering four daughters. Jana expresses her heartfelt analysis of making sure to individualize each child and delivers concepts that have help…

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Episode 6 | Miss Violet Moran | Luxury Real Estate Investor 54:04

1y ago54:04

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Join us on A Puros Huevos as we sit down with Miss Violet Moran, a remarkable individual with lots of gems as she has been through a lot of different experiences in life and continues push forward with her goals.. If you enjoyed this episode about Luxury Real Estate make sure to follow Miss Moran. Follow Violet Moran: @missvioletmoran Follow Yoni o…

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Froglogic Podcast #73 The Anvil Of Life 59:31

1y ago59:31

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Rut is back. After two years of taking a break from his podcast, former Navy SEAL, CIA Contractor, and world champion performance coach, David Rutherford is back on the mic. In episode #72 titled 'The Anvil of Life', Rut describes his hiatus and how being shut out of social media has reshaped his motivational philosophy. He evaluates the importance…

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Episode 5 | Dr. Arna Kilicarslan | Sports Performance Coach 45:23

1+ y ago45:23

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Join us on A Puros Huevos as we sit down with Dr. Arna, a remarkable sports performance coach whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. From globe-trotting adventures to the heartbreak of being sidelined from a gym business he co-owned, Dr. Arna's resilience shines through. Through tough times of training in a garage and surviving on tuna, he ne…

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Episode 4 | Gerardo Limon | From Contractor to Real State investor 50:04

1+ y ago50:04

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Turn the volume up because in this compelling episode, we have the honor of sitting down with a remarkable individual whose journey embodies resilience, ambition, and the pursuit of excellence. Join us as we delve into the life and experiences of Gerardo Limon, a devoted father, a grounded soul, and a beacon of inspiration for all those around him.…

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The Ultimate Wholesaling Guide: Your Roadmap to Real Estate Success! 50:38

1+ y ago50:38

50:38

Welcome to the world of real estate wholesaling! Whether you're just starting out or you're already making moves, this video is packed with valuable information. You're welcome. We'll walk through the process together, from finding properties to reaching out to homeowners and making deals. Plus, I'll share some tips to get you paid what you deserve…

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Episode 11: Workforce Management R.O.I. 50:02

1+ y ago50:02

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Send us a text In the season one finale, Brian & Gary go deep on R.O.I. — return on investment. When you marry Workforce Management principles with a tool fit to the task, you open doors to achieving profits and efficiencies that couldn’t have possibly existed before. Learn the differences between Hard R.O.I. and Soft R.O.I., and how changing up yo…

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Episode 10: Workforce Management Discipline 1:01:42

1+ y ago1:01:42

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Send us a text You’ve implemented the six pillars of Workforce Management. Now what? Sticking to it with a Workforce Management platform, ensuring strict processes and guardrails are in place across the organization to keep things running smoothly. Join Brian & Gary for a conversation all about Discipline. Learn more at our website or on our social…

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Episode 9: Workforce Management Pillar 6: Productivity 39:25

1+ y ago39:25

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Send us a text Join Brian and Gary on the sixth pillar in the WFM Business Practice: Productivity. We define Productivity as “units of work placed or produced per man hour.” And it’s not to be confused with Earned Value Analysis, that’s a management and planning technique that measures productivity. Measuring it against your Labor Plan can alert yo…

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Episode 8: Workforce Management Pillar 5: Information 34:54

1+ y ago34:54

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Send us a text Why are we talking about Information? Imagine printing out a colored CAD drawing. All the systems are different colors - the power is blue, the fire alarm is red, etc. But then you send the black and white version of the drawing out to the field to save money. The fifth pillar of Workforce Management is Information because prioritizi…

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Episode 7: Workforce Management Pillar 4: Communications 27:36

1+ y ago27:36

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Send us a text Join Brian, Gary & special guest Toby Mitchell from Classic Electric & Consulting on the fourth pillar in the WFM Business Practice: Communications. We define Communications as the active push of information to pertinent parties. Why hasn’t construction adopted better forms of communication? It’s perplexing. The reason: there haven’t…

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Episode 6: Workforce Management Pillar 3: Schedule 40:08

1+ y ago40:08

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Send us a text The third pillar in the Workforce Management business practice: Scheduling. What is Scheduling? A simple concept, but harder when you really break it down. Brian and Gary define Scheduling as “the process of allocating current employees across multiple projects with consideration to the individual attributes (the Roster), and current…

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A General Contractor's DREAM in the Real Estate Game! 40:47

1+ y ago40:47

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In this episode, we sit down with Camilo, a Colombian immigrant who has achieved huge success in the competitive world of real estate in Los Angeles since 2006. Camilo isn't just a real estate flipper, investor, general contractor, and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) expert; he's a testament to the power of enjoying the journey as much as the destina…

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Episode 5: Workforce Management Pillar 2: Roster 20:52

1+ y ago20:52

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Send us a text We’re on Pillar 2 of the Workforce Management Business Practice. If you’re short on labor, but also behind on maintaining your workforce Roster in a software platform, you’re not set up for success in your field operations. Brian and Gary guide MEP and Self Perform contractors on a successful foundation for Rostering. Learn more at o…

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Episode 4: Workforce Management Pillar 1: Forecast 24:06

1+ y ago24:06

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Send us a text A deep dive into the first pillar of Workforce Management pillars: Forecast. Forecasting is a hot topic — it seems like everyone is chasing it. Brian & Gary break down forecasting and discuss misconceptions related to mixing up project planning with long-term forecasting. Learn more at our website or on our social channels: Website L…

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Episode 3: Move from “We are in Spreadsheet Hell” to Sustainability 24:52

2y ago24:52

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Send us a text It’s common in construction to find labor coordinators in a stressed position, and that’s usually because they don’t have the right platform. Without technology in place, the people and processes take on the weight. Learn how Gary searched for a Workforce Management platform for years, until he came across Brian at LaborChart. From t…

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Episode 2: The WFM Bridge 22:17

2y ago22:17

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Send us a text Brian & Gary crack open the basics of the Workforce Management business practice uniquely tailored to self-perform and MEP contractors. With technology evolving in construction, the business practice is evolving too. Ask yourself: are you weak in any of these areas, and do you have a software platform to manage each of these with? Fo…

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Redefining What It Means To Chase Your Dreams 15:42

2y ago15:42

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Welcome to 'A Puros Huevos,' the podcast where we break barriers, shatter limiting beliefs, and redefine what it means to chase your dreams. I'm your host, Yoni Rios, and I've walked the path of an immigrant entrepreneur in pursuit of the American dream. My journey has been filled with obstacles that would have stopped most in their tracks. But I'v…

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Episode 1: Better Workforce Management for Speciality Contractors 20:14

2y ago20:14

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Send us a text Inconsistent Workforce Management is the norm across construction. It’s not standard to do labor planning for all projects, but it should be. Tune in to the inaugural episode where Brian & Gary finally unleash a Workforce Management Program that uniquely supports specialty contractors. Learn more at our website or on our social chann…

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Froglogic Podcast Episode #72 Steve Nesbit - AFSOC Tier One Combat Veteran - Founder Shields And Stripes Vet Non Profit 1:31:31

3y ago1:31:31

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In the latest episode of the Froglogic Podcast, David 'Rut'Rutherford welcomes an incredible human being to the show. Join Rut and Steve Nesbit, a former Air Force Special Operations Tier One Operator and combat veteran. Steve shares his incredible story about overcoming the loss of his close friend and the loss of his career as a result of Operato…

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Froglogic Podcast EP #71 Lost And Found - The Cycle Of Faith 42:30

3y ago42:30

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RUT IS BACK! In the latest, and long overdue Froglogic Podcast, former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, David 'Rut' Rutherford returns to his motivational roots. After a long hiatus from recording Rut explains his absence and describes his deep dive into what we lost over the last two years. Do not fear because he also lays out what was found. In this…

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Froglogic Podcast EP #70 9/11 - 20 Years Of Courage 57:51

3+ y ago57:51

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In this heartfelt episode of the Froglogic Podcast, former Navy SEAL, Blackwater instructor, and CIA contractor, David Rutherford reflects deeply on the past 20 years of war. David explores the profound shift in American courage resulting from the tragic attacks of 9/11. He also explores the massive sacrifices of who he titles "the monument men", i…

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Froglogic Podcast EP #69 Afghanistan - The Horror, The Horror 1:35:53

3+ y ago1:35:53

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Rumble — After much needed time off, former Navy SEAL, CIA Contractor, and world championship performance coach, David 'Rut' Rutherford is finally back in the podcast saddle. In this emotional episode, Rut reflects deeply on his time spent throughout the deserts and mountains of Afghanistan. For 10 years David spent time on and off in the Stan in s…

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Froglogic Podcast EP #66 Kevin Stark - Truth Seeker - Ultra Performer - Frogman - The Station Foundation 1:29:00

4y ago1:29:00

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How do you find truth? Join Instructor Rut in another awesome episode of the Froglogic Podcast to find that out. In this week's show Rut welcomes one of the most influential people in Rut's life, Mr. Keven Stark. Kevin and Rut were roommates 20 years ago. Listen to these journeymen discuss what it means to search for the truth and meaning of life. …

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Froglogic Podcast EP #65 William Branum - Navy SEAL - Combat Veteran - CEO Naked Warrior Recovery 1:25:28

4y ago1:25:28

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It's time for another dose of Froglogic. In this week's episode Rut welcomes fellow BUDS class 208 frogman, William Branum to the show. William served for 26 years in the Navy spending most of his time in the Teams. With several combat deployments William gained critical insight regarding performance and recovery. Listen to Rut and Will talk about …

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Froglogic Podcast EP #64 Eddie Gallagher - Navy SEAL - Decorated Combat Veteran - Pipe Hitter Foundation 1:37:35

4y ago1:37:35

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The fight for justice is unending and requires relentless focus and commitment. In this heartfelt episode of the Froglogic Podcast, former Navy SEAL and CIA Contractor, David 'Rut' Rutherford welcomes fellow frogman, Eddie Gallagher to the show. Eddie gained international notoriety from being falsely accused of committing war crimes against an ISIS…

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Froglogic Podcast EP #63 The Battle For Potential 58:49

4+ y ago58:49

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Are you living up to your potential? As we all move into our second year of pandemic existentialism we are being forced to recalibrate our perceptions of individual potentiality. In his latest show, motivational performance coach, David Rutherford explores his renewed belief in the power of potential within the human condition. After a period of de…

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Froglogic Podcast EP #62 Mike Fullilove - COO Deliver Fund - Hunting Human Traffickers - Former Navy SEAL 1:49:01

4+ y ago1:49:01

1:49:01

The Froglogic Podcast is proud to welcome former Navy SEAL, and now COO of Deliver Fund, Michael Fullilove to this week's show. Mike served for 20 years within the SEAL Teams with 5 combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He now spends his valuable time hunting down human traffickers in the United States. The Deliver Fund is comprised of former…

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Froglogic Podcast EP #61 Jay Harrison - Former NHL Player - Clinical Psychologist PhD - Performance Expert 1:42:18

4+ y ago1:42:18

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In this epic episode, Instructor Rut explores athletic order within the human condition with a former NHL brawler, turned PhD. The Froglogic Podcast is honored to welcome Jay Harrison, along with his powerful insights and wisdom to this week's show. Rut and Jay unpack some fantastic analogies between professional athletes and special operators. Jay…

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Froglogic Podcast EP #59 Jeff Gonzales - 2nd Amendment Advocate - Master Firearms Instructor - Navy SEAL 1:48:50

4+ y ago1:48:50

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Since the beginning of the Pandemic over 17 million guns have been sold throughout America. In addition to this staggering number, another 5 million NEW gun owners have been added to the rosters of legal gun owners. Rough estimates suggest that there are anywhere from 350 to 420 million guns now existing in American houses, automobiles, apartments,…

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Froglogic Podcast EP #58 Lex McMahon - Titan COO fights in 1st Pro MMA fight to help stop veteran suicide. 1:22:15

4+ y ago1:22:15

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What fight are you willing to fight in order to serve others? In this inspiring episode of the Froglogic Podcast, world championship performance coach, David 'Rut' Rutherford welcomes back Mr. Lex McMahon. When most 49 year old business men are struggling how to work from home, Lex decided to take on the fight of his life, figuratively and literall…

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Froglogic Podcast EP #57 The Myth Of Freedom 59:28

4+ y ago59:28

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In his latest solo show, former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor digs into The Myth of Freedom. David Rutherford has spent the majority of his adult life trying to inspire others to willingly face the most difficult situations in their lives by using his motivational training and performance concepts, called Froglogic. In his latest explosive show, Rut…

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Froglogic Podcast EP #56 Mark Matzeldelaflor - Philosopher - Truth Seeker - Combat Veteran - SEAL 2:07:33

4+ y ago2:07:33

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During these tumultuous times we are being pulled further away from each other as well as from ourselves. We are being torn apart at the seams by a thousand ideological cuts. Join former David 'Rut' Rutherford as he welcomes next gen philosopher, Mark Matzeldelaflor to this weeks show. Stand by as we dissect a weeks worth of Mark's blog entries in …

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Froglogic Podcast EP #54 It's My Truth Damn It! The Virus Of Moral Relativism 1:29:33

4+ y ago1:29:33

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Where has truth gone? In these challenging times it's absolutely essential to know the difference between right and wrong. However, there is a virus spreading throughout our society that is infecting the collective thought of millions of American's. Join former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, and world championship performance coach, David 'Rut' Rutherf…

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