Best Gary Frey Podcasts (2025)

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147: Growing, Running, And Selling On Your Terms with Ron Weatherly 55:37

8d ago55:37

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“It’s me just wanting freedom… freedom to make my own choices & live life on my terms.” - Ron Weatherly Ron didn’t start his waterproofing company, Dry Pro Foundation and Crawlspace Specialists, with a business plan, angel investors, or even a clue how to fix a foundation. He started with a crawlspace, raw knees, whatever tools he could scrounge, &…

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Mastering Your Communication to be Better Understood with Felicity Wingrove 53:06

20d ago53:06

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In this episode, psycho-linguistic expert and UK Managing Director of Inspirational Group, Felicity Wingrove, talks through some of the fundamentals of how to be understood how you intend to be understood for better personal and business outcomes. Do you want to improve your communication skills to be better understood? If so, this episode is for y…

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146: Serving Your Way To Success with David Amigo 1:07:43

22d ago1:07:43

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"I’m not in charge… & it’s a really nice feeling.” – David Amigo Most entrepreneurs chase control. David finds peace in letting go. Because when you’ve been a factory scab at 11, a product manager slinging cookies in your 20s, & a minority owner pushed out of your own family’s business — you learn fast: control is an illusion. What isn’t? Character…

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145: How Curiosity Can Lead to Fulfillment with Behdad Jamshidi 53:43

1M ago53:43

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"Business… is the best way for me to reach my full potential & see who I can become." – Behdad Jamshidi (Bee) Growing up doing math drills at the kitchen table, Bee didn’t dream. Structure, discipline, grit—that was his operating system. When he became an engineer, it wasn’t out of passion. It was logic. A clear, safe path. But underneath it all? A…

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58: Niccolò Machiavelli: Misunderstood & Misrepresented? 58:44

2M ago58:44

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In this episode, Erica Benner, author of Be Like the Fox: Machiavelli’s Lifelong Quest for Freedom, discusses the ways in which Niccolò Machiavelli's magnum opus, The Prince, has been misunderstood and misrepresented in popular culture, as well as Machiavelli's real thoughts on power.

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144: The Accidental Entrepreneur Journey with Austin Palmer 57:30

2M ago57:30

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"Vanilla is a great flavor." – Austin Palmer Austin may have raised some eyebrows as a kid at 31 Flavors, but he’s always known one thing: flashy doesn’t equal better. So, whether he’s picking ice cream or building financial portfolios, his approach is the same: Simple. Steady. No sprinkles required. His path started predictably—son of a CPA, becam…

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143: Peak Performance Strategies From Professional Sports with Carlos Salum 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

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“I take people as a story… I can see their higher self before they can.” – Carlos Salum Carlos grew up under Argentina’s military dictatorship—surrounded by uncertainty, but also by entrepreneurs, poets, and principled people who knew how to thrive despite it. That tension didn’t crush him. It sharpened his vision—so much so that, by adulthood, tra…

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142: Building Canada's Largest Snowboarding Brand at 24 with Perry Gladstone 1:03:06

3M ago1:03:06

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“I want to know what I'm capable of… but I'm not an adrenaline junkie. I just want to know how far I can take it—because I want to know what my greatest potential is.” – Perry Gladstone At 8, Perry was selling comic books at flea markets. At 15, he opened a skateboard shop that pulled in $100K that summer. By 24, he launched a snowboard company in …

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57: What is the Bible? And Why Does it Matter? with Professor Bruce Gordon 1:11:45

3M ago1:11:45

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What is the Bible? Who decided which books would be included within it? How can we make sense of it and its various paradoxes? How is the Bible seen, and applied, in different parts of the world? How did the Bible gain its cultural significance while being such a difficult book? What have we lost in the west from the Bible’s loss of cultural promin…

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141: Retiring at 27 To Pursue Entrepreneurship 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

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"If I can be good about business, & I can do my business well—but then also care about my people & have that noticed in the marketplace—that’s way more important to me." – Greg Lafferty At 27, Greg seemingly had it all: the pedigree, the projects, the prestige of a big job at NASA. But what he really wanted was a life of impact. So, he retired (yes…

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140: When Kindness Is A Strategy In Business with John Hall 1:02:08

4M ago1:02:08

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“So, it's not just about your business growth. It's also about … creating value & meaningful relationships.” – John Hall In third grade, John launched a lunch brokerage business. By college, he was building a student housing empire. And today? He’s a keynote speaker, investor, & co-founder of multiple companies — wildly different ventures but all r…

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56: Multipolarity in Donald Trump's Second Term as POTUS with Dr Benjamin Teitelbaum 1:25:06

4M ago1:25:06

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Donald Trump’s election victory in 2024 raised significant questions about America’s role in the world, not least concerning the defence of Ukraine against belligerent Russia. Traditional European allies are alarmed at the prospect of America turning its back on them, while traditional enemies celebrate the end of globalism through Trump 2.0. Could…

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139: From Soviet Russia to Transforming Lives with Natalia Worthington 1:02:12

4M ago1:02:12

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“I believe that the more my clients know I care about them, the more I can nudge them toward success.” – Natalia Worthington Natalia wasn’t supposed to be here—literally. As her parents rode a bus to make a life-altering decision, her father had a change of heart. That choice sparked a life defined by curiosity, compassion, & quiet rebellion. Born …

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138: Addiction, Feeling Stuck, And Transforming Your Life with Robbie Shaw 1:12:20

4M ago1:12:20

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“One sip of alcohol literally leads to prison...there’s nothing in between anymore.” – Robbie Shaw For years, Robbie tried to outmaneuver the consequences of addiction—until the day the truth hit him like a bus. No more negotiating, no more "just one more time." His choices were death, jail, or life. We’re so grateful he chose life. That choice set…

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55: Role Models, Hero Granddads, and Family History with Danny Mitchell 1:27:10

5M ago1:27:10

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In Danny Mitchell's second appearance on the Real Clear Values podcast, we focus on role models in both fighting and family. And we get into all sorts besides that, including Michael Bisping's aristocratic family history, PED using MMA fighters, and cleaning gravestones in Doncaster.(Episode recorded: 4th November 2024.)…

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137: Breaking The Scarcity Mindset with Dan Flaherty 1:07:27

5M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

“If you’re not uncomfortable, you’re not doing the job correct.” – Dan Flaherty With a career that has ventured from the disciplined halls of corporate American to unconventional sales & management consulting, Dan’s story comes with a powerful lesson: Growth comes from embracing calculated risk, stepping out of our comfort zones, & learning not to …

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136: Helping Chick-Fil-A, Lowe's, and More Create Brand and Purpose with Jamey Boiter 1:04:13

5M ago1:04:13

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“People don’t manage people. People lead people.” – Jamey Boiter Growing up, Jamey was blessed by a father that didn’t just raise him. He led him. In doing so, he gave Jamey a blueprint for servant leadership that would shape his entire career. From an early passion for architecture to pivoting into graphic design, Jamey learned that the true essen…

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54: Organisational Values for Lasting Success with Simon Fagg 1:01:37

6M ago1:01:37

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Simon Fagg, Founder of With Leadership, brings deep expertise in purposeful leadership and organisational values. In this episode, we dive into the core values of With Leadership, their real-world impact, and how to drive meaningful, lasting organisational change.

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135: Empowering Employees and ESOPs with Don Baker 1:05:08

6M ago1:05:08

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"I’m not a greedy guy. I don’t chase money—it follows me." – Donald Baker What does success look like to the average entrepreneur? For most, it’s all about wealth. For Don, it’s about impact. From the beginning, he’s sought to empower his employees & do the right thing, no matter the cost. Whether transforming air quality standards in pools to prot…

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134: Master Class In Leadership with Jay Woelkers 1:17:16

6M ago1:17:16

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"Everyone you meet is somebody's hero—even though you don't think they are." – Gerard "Jay" Woelkers Born into a family of 15 children, Jay learned at a young age what it means to serve. At 18, he joined the Navy, starting as an E1—the lowest rank—and rose to O6 over 39 years, commanding thousands of sailors. But his decades-long journey wasn't abo…

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133: No Clients, No Calls, No Problem with Billy Austin 59:55

7M ago59:55

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“So, this is a story I like to tell. We're in the office. The phone's not ringing. It's just a regular workday. We're just sitting there, & I said, ‘Well, I'm going to go out and find some work.’” – Billy Austin What happens when an engineer from Charlotte, NC buys an engineering firm in 2007, only to face the Great Recession a year later? For Bill…

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132: Designing The Second Half of Your Life with Lloyd & Linda Reeb 1:03:42

7M ago1:03:42

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"The essence of an entrepreneur is you can build whatever you want — come up with an idea for goodness' sake & get started!” – Lloyd Reeb At 16, Lloyd did just that – he got started. When he overheard his dad say, "Our kids will never be able to afford a house at the beach," he didn’t accept it. Instead, he asked his dad to co-sign a loan so he cou…

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131: Two Cultures Creating Greater Success Together with Klar Ventures 58:30

8M ago58:30

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"We just try to do good work & have that lead to the next introduction." – Justin Cunningham What happens when a former investment banker & food allergy app creator joins forces with a corporate operations expert who left Berlin, Germany, for Disney (yes, Disney!) to bring big ideas & investment strategies to business owners? Magic…eventually! Like…

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130: From $13 to $400 Million in 4 Years with Charlie Workmon 1:02:27

8M ago1:02:27

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"I want to build a platform, and my team wants to build a platform that blesses people—not a business empire, but a platform to bless people." – Charlie Workmon When you picture logistics companies, what do you see? Gruff individuals scrambling around hectic warehouses, driven only by tight deadlines? That's definitely the norm. But not in Charlie'…

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129: Failing Forward with Fabi Preslar 1:06:59

9M ago1:06:59

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“I’m not sure I ever really wanted to be an entrepreneur.” – Fabi Preslar Ever turned your biggest fear into your proudest achievement? That’s Fabi’s story. Inspired by her father’s ambitious (but unsuccessful) business ventures—from running a French restaurant in rural South Carolina to raising chinchillas—Fabi saw firsthand the risks of entrepren…

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Halloween Special: The Ruin of All Witches with Professor Malcolm Gaskill 55:36

9M ago55:36

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Professor Malcolm Gaskill’s book, The Ruin of all Witches: Life and Death in the New World, has received high praise from many quarters. It is a tragic tale of the struggles of life in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1651, speaking to neighbourhood rivalries, social and political power structures, early modern gender roles, and what it meant to be ac…

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128: Just Get Started with Brian Ondrako 1:01:09

9M ago1:01:09

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"My life is being a navigator and helping navigate people just get started." – Brian Ondrako Listening to Brian now, it's hard to imagine him as a young child in small-town NY, struggling with feelings of inadequacy & lack of self-belief, but those are his roots. A persistent negative mindset & placing blame on others were his defense mechanisms of…

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53: Exploring the Contradictions of Mussolini’s Power as Il Duce with Peter Williamson 1:38:42

10M ago1:38:42

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Peter Williamson's biography of Benito Mussolini is a valuable and insightful contribution to scholarship on the Italian dictator. In this episode, I talk to Peter about the development of Mussolini's philosophy and political ideology, his approach to governance and leadership, and the factors that led to his undoing. This episode is an excellent c…

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127: Building Community with David & Monica Hickman 1:04:04

10M ago1:04:04

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“We just really love living life with other people.” – Monica Hickman Rural Tennessee might not seem like the obvious place to birth a business, but that’s just where David & Monica Hickman’s radical love for community – & their eventual business --was born. Neighbors helping neighbors & new faces at the dinner table were the norm & solidified the …

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52: Silencing Imposter Syndrome through Timeless Principles with Gary Frey 1:24:18

10M ago1:24:18

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Have you ever felt like you're an imposter? Like you're not good enough to do what you're doing and you're a whisker away from being found out? If so, this episode is for you, as Gary Frey discusses his book Silence the Imposter: 7 Weapons to Silence Imposter Syndrome. We dig into why Gary wrote the book, his personal journey in silencing the impos…

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126: Turning Android Messages Blue with Danny Mizrahi 59:25

10M ago59:25

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"I really do want to be known for getting the most out of the people around me and helping them grow."— Danny Mizrahi From New York's breakneck pace to building powerhouse companies, Danny Mizrahi is the ultimate growth champion. Whether launching tech startups or scaling businesses to the Inc. 5000, his approach is all about helping others reach n…

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51: The Violent Rise, and Ignominious Fall, of Mussolini's Fascism with Prof. John Foot 1:10:16

10M ago1:10:16

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The fascist's rise to power in Italy was brutally violent, but it was also organised and strategic. In this episode, Professor John Foot of University of Bristol, and author of Blood and Power, tells the story of how the Italian fascists, with Mussolini at the helm, were able to seize power through organised political violence. And he also tells th…

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125: Building Businesses and Community with Titus Bartolotta 1:05:08

11M ago1:05:08

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“The thing that most excites my soul is creating, establishing, developing, & then making sure it doesn’t die.” – Titus Bartolotta Locals in the Lake Norman area of Charlotte, NC know the name Bartolotta. That’s because Titus & his wife, Christina Bartolotta (also a podcast guest!), do more than run businesses there. They’re community builders, inv…

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50: Fighting, Faith, and Scripture with Danny Mitchell (ex UFC & Bellator) 1:03:34

11M ago1:03:34

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Having fought in the UFC and Bellator, Danny Mitchell is a highly experienced fighter, MMA coach and gym owner. He's also a man of faith. In this episode, we discuss Danny's fighting and faith journeys, the parallels between the two, and some key principles to live by to avoid a fall.

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124: Leading A Nonprofit Like A Business with Will Jones 1:12:16

11M ago1:12:16

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"You have to make decisions to really do the hard things… that's what leadership is." – Will Jones When Will was chosen to lead a well-known Charlotte, NC, philanthropy, he was thrilled. Service to others is woven into the fabric of his life. But he inherited a problem that too often plagues nonprofits: an unwavering passion for service hamstrung b…

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49: The Weird and Wonderful World of Freudian Psychoanalysis with Prof. Seamus O'Mahony 1:28:58

11M ago1:28:58

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Everyone's heard of Sigmund Freud, but how many are familiar with the origins of Freud's work in psychoanalysis? Professor Seamus O'Mahony explores this in his book, The Guru, the Bagman & the Sceptic: A Story of Science, Sex & Psychoanalysis. In this episode, we dig into the origins of Freud's thinking, the acolytes who promoted his work and a key…

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123: Getting 2 Second Chances At Life with Johan Koornhof 1:04:05

11M ago1:04:05

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“It’s all about the opportunity to inspire people.” – Johan Koornhof On the surface, Johan has much in common with the executives, business owners, and leaders he serves. He’s smart, successful, & entirely self-made. He owns his own company and serves as an ambassador to several organizations. But what sets him apart is that none of those things ca…

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48: Teaching Values in Education with Simon Day 57:26

12M ago57:26

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What role does education play in teaching young people values? Which values can benefit the individual and the whole? And how are those values be put into practice? Simon Day returns to the Real Clear Values podcast to discuss these questions and more.

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122: Thinking Big After Learning from Tony Robbins and Dale Carnegie with Tamara Bunte 1:05:32

12M ago1:05:32

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“People don’t think big enough.” – Tamara Bunte Growing up in the Midwest, Tamara assumed she’d follow the same path as everyone else: go to college, get a job, and work until retirement. She was smart, safe, and secure, the very values her community shared. But those values weren’t hers. Even as a young child, she was curious. Why are some people …

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47: The Case for Ethics in Business with Prof. Brad Agle 50:06

1y ago50:06

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Is ethics in business an oxymoron? Is there a good case to be made for ethics in business? Why is it important to work for a company that employs good ethical practices? Professor Brad Agle, renowned business ethics expert, answers all of these questions and more.

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121: Becoming A Playful Human Again with Mike Montague 1:05:01

1y ago1:05:01

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“Creative nerdery is my personal brand.” – Mike Montague Imagine for a moment you’re an HR rep reviewing resumes. Along comes a successful web designer turned DJ who later became an acclaimed sales expert, podcast host, and author, who later became an improv comedian—all while being a smash at each thing. Where would you put this person in your org…

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46: From YouTuber to LDS Missionary with Nick Shirley 35:22

1y ago35:22

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Nick Shirley was living his best life as a YouTuber. Working hard, having fun and getting views. And then he decided to go on a mission for the LDS church. In this episode, Nick talks about his decision to serve a mission, his experience in the field, and his plans following his return. Returning home from a mission can be more challenging than goi…

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120: Ski Resorts and Member Based Communities for Entrepreneurs with Hollis Carter 1:12:02

1y ago1:12:02

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“I’m just generally curious about a lot of things.” – Hollis Carter Entrepreneurs, inquisitive & risk-tolerant by nature, tend to have diverse backgrounds. Hollis’ is almost dizzying. This master of the side hustle has started more companies than you can count, beginning in early childhood. But it’s the SAAS company he built into a 7-figure virtual…

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45: Getting Back on Track After the Post-Mission Party with Chris Schmidt 1:00:17

1y ago1:00:17

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When Chris Schmidt returned home from his mission, the party started. And many more parties followed after that. But when an accident at a party put Chris into isolation, he was forced to reflect on whether he was living the life he really wanted to post-mission. In this episode, Chris tells the story of how he got back on track and benefitted from…

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119: How Focusing on Relationships Became the Foundation For Success with Todd Hirschfeld 56:33

1y ago56:33

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“I’m a relationship person at my core.” – Todd Hirschfeld Growing up, Todd had a seat at some impressive dinner tables, a perk of being the son of a celebrity attorney. Athletes, movie stars, and even the legendary Muhammad Ali graced his family’s dinner table on many occasions. For most people, kids especially, that kind of limelight would be blin…

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44: Governing Your Life with God After an LDS Mission 1:09:24

1y ago1:09:24

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Rebecca Goates did everything she was told to do upon returning home from a full-time LDS mission, only to have it blow up in her face. This is Rebecca's story of how she overcame her post-mission challenges to form a stronger connection with God, learning to govern her life with Him in the process. Returning home from a mission can be more challen…

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118: Charlotte's Apparel Brand 704 Shop with Chris Moxley 1:08:13

1y ago1:08:13

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"Business… that's just a vehicle to make community impact." -Chris Moxley Those of us lucky enough to call Charlotte, NC, home often joke about how rare it is to meet a native Charlottean (so many of us moved here for new opportunities). But Chris is one of those unicorns, born and raised in Charlotte, and his love for his city and its people has i…

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117: Rethinking Recruiting with Marc Hutto 59:58

1y ago59:58

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“I get a real sense of purpose out of providing for others.” – Marc Hutto Expensive, frustrating, and typical—these are the words most employers and job seekers use to describe their experiences with recruiters. Sure, the position is eventually filled, but it costs a fortune, and there’s no guarantee the new employee will stick around. That’s why M…

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116: How Turmoil After Winning Big Led to Helping Others with Chris Loucy 1:00:57

1y ago1:00:57

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“I want someone when they look at what I’m doing, to say, ‘Well done, thou good and faithful servant.’” – Chris J. Loucy For many years, Chris’ entrepreneurial journey was the stuff of dreams. Following a successful stint in sales, he rolled the dice on his own flooring company & won…big time. He blew his competition out of the water & experienced …

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115: From The Office's Writing Room to Entrepreneurship with Kevin Monaghan 1:10:51

1y ago1:10:51

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"We think that we are providing benefits to somebody and incentives. Actually, we're creating little fires and warring factions." - Kevin D. Monaghan Most organizations incentivize key employees with creative pay & perks like equity splits. Better pay + better benefits = obviously happy employees who stick around, work hard, & grow the company. t's…

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