Episodes

The holidays can be a stressful season where a great demand is placed on your time and resources.  There are high expectations to put on the best dinners for a large number of people and pressure placed on everyone to be happy and joyful. Knowing there will be chaos and being calm  in the storm […]

Fun fact, today I am getting married!   this episode has some gems during my early morning drive to the office. I dive into how I create a competitive advantage over my peers in sales and relationships.    Drop me a note @usmc3782 on IG about this one. I know it will provide value. 

In this episode I have a great conversation about the mindset needed to thrive during the technological revolution we are currently facing.  George J. Chanos, served as Nevada’s 31st Attorney General. He’s the Chairman of Capriotti’s, and Wing Zone, two of the fastest growing franchises in the country. He’s also a strategic business consultant, an

In this episode I have a great conversation with Craig Horstman and Stephanie Valdivia- former guests from Episode 1 and 2.  We review our year together and discuss the importance of accountability, personal growth and development, our tribe of people, and the way ahead.     Craig Horstman is a retired First Sergeant in the U.S.

In this episode I have a great conversation with Sergeant Major Lindsey Pew.    Lindsey is 39 years old and has been on Active Duty in the Missouri Army National Guard for over 20 years. She joined the military as a combat engineer when she was 18 and has worked her way up to the

This is an exciting time as we close out this year and start 2022! Good energy as we spent time with friends and family, gave gifts, and took some time from work. We need to spend this week reflecting and getting excited about the new year. Some people can get overwhelmed with planning and how

In this episode I have a great conversation with Matt Crossman about doing hard things and the reason it is important to face challenges outside your comfort zone. Matt is passionate about the topic of developing grit and discipline. We talk about how shared suffering in a group environment forges deep relationships.    Matt has

In this episode I have a great conversation with Jeffrey Harris. Jeff was diagnosed with Achalasia on Dec 25, 2018 and did not eat solid food again until Dec 25, 2019. He endured 365 days of living on protein shakes and sleeping in a chair while serving as a CEO and doing many endurance events. 

In this episode I have a great conversation with Ryan Michler. We discuss the importance of developing a growth mindset which enables us to be better leaders, parents, and have better relationships. Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraq Combat Veteran, and the founder of Order of Man. Ryan was raised without a permanent father

In this episode I have a great conversation with Larry Hagner. We discuss being a good father, how to stay focused in your relationships, his high performance habits to dominate the day and a variety of topics around being a good father and a good man.   Larry is the creator of The Dad Edge

In this episode I have a great conversation with Colonel (R) David Fivecoat on how to develop and grow your grit.  After 24 years as a US Army paratrooper, as well as 4 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Colonel David Fivecoat, U.S. Army, Retired, founded The Fivecoat Consulting Group. He now blogs, speaks, coaches

today we come to you from Kona, Hawaii. I say we because my blushing bride Lauren joined me for this quick hitter.    Today we we discuss how life skills and business skills interact on a daily basis. This episode and some others over the next two weeks are live, unedited and designed to bring

Today I host U.S. Army vet Richard Kaufman, host of the “Vertical Momentum” podcast.  We discuss his journey through military service, substance abuse and how almost losing it all propelled him on his current path. He discusses lessons learned from his mentor Gary Vee and how gratitude can shift your life’s path.    You can

Just the other day I was organizing my basement and I came across my copy of “why we can’t wait” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  With all of the movement in society to push away from seeing someone for the content of their character and instead looking to fractionalize them and break them into

Today we discuss a problem business owners have way too often. How do you focus your organization on growth when you’re at capacity time wise, mentally physically?   I will walk you through the why’s I learned while growing my sales organization by 100% during recession years. Some of the tips I give have other

After a hiatus to focus on being a dad, husband and handyman we are back to recording.  Things have changed and this podcast will reflect it. It’s a good thing I promise. We will be focusing on the mentality topics as before but now with a larger focus on small business growth. There will also

Happy Father’s Day!  Today I recorded in studio with my son Ryan as I reflected on the role I will play in his life. I also discuss how my father shaped much of my current paradigm.  I discuss the role of fathers in the lives of children and how that relates to personal development and

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Hello again! I am back from my honeymoon and have a great episode for you today.  Effective sales communication is not very different from everyday communication. If you want something you need to tell someone.  How often have you used words like should, could, wish, maybe, possibly etc? These ineffective words are hampering your ability

Hello again from the island of Kona. Today we discuss how outlets natural instinct to be irritated/annoyed or frustrated creates second order effects that can harm your growth.  Let me know in the comments or on IG what you think of the sound quality. You can reach me @usmc3782 on IG. 

Jeramiah Solven is a former Army Ranger Officer with time in the 75th Ranger Regiment. After his time in the Army, he made a change and dove into entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Conquer Academy which helps leaders win through personal and group coaching, podcast, newsletter, and books. Unlike a lot of high-performance coaches,

In this episode Mike talks with Jon Macaskill (Former Navy Seal, Mindful Coach) and Will Schnieder (Mindfulness, Yoga and Meditation instructor) about the mindfulness movement. They started a Podcast called Men Talking Mindfulness, the hope is to bring awareness to the power of the mindfulness. Additionally, they are innovative in their approach to podcasts. Doing

In this episode Mike talks with best selling authors Max Brooks and Steve Leonard about their recent works “To Boldly Go: Leadership, Strategy and Conflict in the 21st Century and Beyond”. This book is a collaboration project with over 30 authors. They use science fiction to talk about the future, current and what if scenarios. 

Steve is a veteran of the United States Army and Law Enforcement. His family has Founded the Company Targeted Motivational Engagement (TME). This family is one of winners, they have worked as a team to establish a brand that is rooted in competition, support and constantly moving forward together. Both of their daughters are CrossFit

Dale is the founder of Lion’s Guide. An executive coaching company helps high performers up their game. Dale is a former Marine; he also built a technology company that became one of the largest in the region. After selling that company he knew he wanted to add value to people’s lives. So, he started Lion’s

Tyr Symank is Green Beret, author, contractor and currently the Program Manager at Black Rifle Coffee Company. He is a man of many talents and even more stories. In this episode we got a chance to sit down with Tyr (after 5-6 reschedules) to talk about relationships, Afghanistan, struggling in life and his crazy career. 

David Fivecoat is a retired Colonel, author, executive coach and loves to help people become better leaders. In this episode David and Mike talk about leadership, relationships, growing grit and core principles to effective habits. How these are important aspects of success in and out of uniform.  David recently wrote a book about growing grit

Mia, who fled the violence of civil war in Peru, found herself just after 9/11 enlisting into the USMC to defend the nation from the turmoil her family had fled. In 2003, Mia was in Iraq when the intensity of the conflict was increasing. She kindled a love for art even in the war rattled

Scott is an Army National Guard Veteran with a tour to Afghanistan. During his tour his brother was killed in action while on the same deployment that Scott was on. Scott wrote a book about his time in the uniform and the loss of his brother titled Surviving Son. Scott and I spoke about finding

Christian had a unique experience in the uniform as someone who worked in support roles for the Green Berets. Christian found himself working with some of the most driven people on the planet and the experience shaped his life in profound ways. After the uniform, Christian pursued a life behind the camera and decided to