Best Radvansky Podcasts (2024)

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E47: Dorian Abbot (Univ. of Chicago Professor and Cancel Culture Survivor) 1:38:34

3+ y ago1:38:34

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Today you'll hear from Dorian Abbot, the professor, climate change and exoplanet scientist, and cancel culture survivor. We discussed: Latest research exoplanets and the search for life climate change getting attacked by a woke mob for being reasonable (begins at 29:09) lessons learned from his dad what future fathers want to know favorite books le…

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E46: Chauncie Thrift (Restaurant Manager) 1:37:08

3+ y ago1:37:08

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Today you'll hear from Chauncie Thrift, the restaurant manager, soccer star, and father of 1. We discussed: managing a restaurant during Covid life advice from his dad having a man yell in your face at the Air Force Academy getting humbled by a strong coach to become a successful D1 soccer athlete being a black man in Charlottesville, VA his though…

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E45: Dr. Greg Brannon (Physician & US Senate Candidate) 1:18:36

3+ y ago1:18:36

1:18:36

Today you'll hear from Greg Brannon, the doctor, former political candidate, constitutional government advocate, entrepreneur, and Father of 7. We discussed: His career delivering babies Changes in medicine Merging modern western medicine with "alternative" medicine Home schooling Making use of dinner time Running for US Senate Corruption in local …

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E44: Seth VanderVlucht (Software Sales & Little League Coach) 1:23:19

3+ y ago1:23:19

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Today you'll hear from Seth VanderVlucht, a software sales executive, little league coach, faith leader, and father of 3 boys. We discussed: Coaching little league Screwing up in public Judging others based on their best days Selling time shares Favorite books Lessons learned as a dad Marriage advice Reasons for optimism…

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E43: Ethan Chandler (Tattoo Artist & Cancer Survivor) 1:27:59

3+ y ago1:27:59

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Today you'll meet Ethan Chandler, the tattoo artist, cancer survivor, foodie, and father of 1. We discussed: Getting started and refining your craft in the tattoo industry recent tattoo trends cancer diagnosis and treatment story growing up in Lugoff, SC best fast food restaurants Being a dad Recent improvements as a husband reasons to be optimisti…

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E42: Jeremy Deaver (Healthcare Administration) 1:43:10

3+ y ago1:43:10

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Today you'll meet Jeremy Deaver, a healthcare administrator, startup enthusiast, and Father of 4 children. We discussed: What healthcare administrators do Healthy collaboration between doctors and business people Lessons learned from his dad Growing up in Kinston, NC Grinding through an unpaid internship for experience Progressing through his caree…

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E41: Bruce Mullan (Agility Consultant) 1:12:28

3+ y ago1:12:28

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Today you'll meet Bruce Mullan, an Entrepreneur, Agility Consultant, Volunteer, and Father of 3. Bruce's Consulting Firm: Vinaigrette Leadership AgilityBy Bruce Mullan

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E40: Jerome Beaman (Tech Sales) 1:40:25

3+ y ago1:40:25

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Today you'll hear from Jerome Beaman, a technology salesman, CSAP alum, aspiring minimalist, hide-and-seek champion, and Father of 1. Topics: entry into Cisco growing up in Mississippi being a husband and father much moreBy Sean Radvansky

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E39: Sam Alvey (UFC Fighter) 45:04

3+ y ago45:04

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Today you'll meet "Smile'n" Sam Alvey, a famous UFC fighter, musician, foster parent, and father of 5. We discussed: Getting started in MMA Working for an organization without signing any contract Comparing nut shots from kids to getting punched by a grown man Highs and lows of his career Musical interests Pre-fight tradition (pizza) Being a dad Ad…

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E38: Dustin Riedesel (Cancer Survivor) 1:27:19

3+ y ago1:27:19

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Today you'll meet Dustin. He is a Cancer Survivor, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Author, Podcaster, Sales Manager, and Father of 1 We talked about his story of being diagnosed with a serious form of Leukemia right before his wedding, receiving a sick Standing O the topic of his book: Cheeto Dust finding happiness life-changing books and podcasts home scho…

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Episode 37 - Eric Knipp (VP of Systems Engineering @ Cisco) 1:31:18

3+ y ago1:31:18

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Today you'll meet Eric Knipp, a VP of Systems Engineering, MMA fighter, Author, Fitness Enthusiast, and Father. We discussed: His approach to managing a team of experienced, technical salespeople An incredibly embarrassing professional failure His workout routine Favorite books Growing up poor An awful grunt job as a 17-yr old His attitude and phil…

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Episode 36 - Mike Grinberg (Marketing) 1:34:00

3+ y ago1:34:00

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Today you'll meet Mike Grinberg, a husband, podcaster, founder of a marketing firm, and father to a precious young girl born at only 11 ounces, not pounds. We discussed: His experience as a husband with a wife very sick during her pregnancy His daughter's health and long-term outlook being born so early Starting a marketing firm to get more flexibi…

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Episode 35 - Mike Coles (Attorney & Entrepreneur) 1:30:46

3+ y ago1:30:46

1:30:46

Today you'll meet Mike Coles. Mike is an attorney with his own law firm, specializing in startups. He also founded his own company, Choose Your Reader, approximately 2 years ago. We discussed: his startup cooking poverty, wealth, and happiness advice for other founders and much more Choose Your Reader Coles Firm…

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Episode 34 - Jeremy Aston (VP @ Cisco) 1:25:59

3+ y ago1:25:59

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Today you'll meet Jeremy, the Vice President of Americas Software and Services sales at Cisco Systems. He is also an avid surfer, runner, and father of 2. We spoke about: His career in Sales and Sales Leadership The best and worst parts of being an executive Growing up in SoCal Intro to sales: competing with Xerox Favorite books How a significant o…

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Episode 33: John Beede (Everest & 7 Summits Climber, Adventurer) 1:30:08

3+ y ago1:30:08

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This was another episode that instantly ranks among the best. You'll get to meet John, an avid mountain climber and global adventurer. John has some crazy stories to tell about: being caught up in a third-world civil war with blow darts and bows and arrows getting saved by the secretary of state insane animal encounters high-stakes teamwork and int…

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Episode 32 - Forrest Tuff (Filmpreneur) 1:25:19

3+ y ago1:25:19

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Today you'll hear from Forrest Tuff, a Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, D1 Athlete, and Father of 3. We spoke about his company One Vision Productions, his role as CEO, lessons learned in small business, his life story, growing up with a very strict preacher as his father, playing basketball in college, and building his company. We als…

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Episode 31 - Adam Young (Father of boy with serious heart problems) 2:03:09

3+ y ago2:03:09

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Today you'll hear from Adam Young, the director of business development at Weave HQ, a cycling enthusiast, and Father of 3. Adam shares the incredibly journey that his family has been through with the ongoing health challenges of their youngest child. You will enjoy hearing his story and hug your kids tighter tonight. Connect with Adam on LinkedIn…

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Episode 30 - Russell Vaughan (Sr. Engineer @ VMware) 1:22:19

3+ y ago1:22:19

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Today you'll hear from Russell Vaughan. Russ is a Senior Solutions Engineer at VMware, former Systems Engineer at Cisco, lifelong Sci-Fi fan, and father of 1.By Russell Vaughan

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Episode 29 - Jon "Fuss" Fussell (Navy Seal Commander) 1:20:57

3+ y ago1:20:57

1:20:57

Today you'll hear from Fuss, a Navy Seal, Troop Commander on Dev Group, Speaker, Financial Services Professional, and Father of 3. We Discussed: What is a SEAL, and what do they do? What is a Troop Commander? What is Development Group? For the average person who has watched movies about Navy Seals and Dev Group, what do we have wrong in our underst…

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Episode 28 - Jeremy Barray (Wealth Management) 1:16:42

3+ y ago1:16:42

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Today you'll hear from Jeremy Barray, a wealth manager, author, entrepreneur, and father of 1. We discussed: Overview of his career as a CPA, Wealth Manager, and Entrepreneur Becoming OK with being different The good fortune of a positive, confident mindset Their struggle having a child Being a dad and more Jeremy on Instagram Non-profit foundation…

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Episode 27 - Curt Steinhorst (Entrepreneuer and Author) 58:12

3+ y ago58:12

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Today you'll hear from Curt Steinhorst: the #1 expert on focus in the workplace. Curt is a Business Consultant, Best-Selling Author, ADHD, Researcher, and Father of 3. We discussed: Takeaways from his book: Can I have your attention? The myth of multi-tasking Practical advice (without the dogma) Growing up with great parents Career journey Becoming…

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Episode 26 - Eric Anderson (Open Source & VC) 1:21:31

4y ago1:21:31

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Today you'll meet Eric Anderson, an Open Source Advocate, Venture Capitalist, Harvard Business School Alum, and Father of 4. We discussed: Open Source software Eric's Contributor.fyi podcast Joe Blair's Epic Human Podcast The value of Wrestling Career path A little about Venture Capital Chacos sandals Valuing someone for their differences Lessons l…

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Episode 25 - Ben Holm (Director @ Microsoft) 1:29:04

4y ago1:29:04

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Today I spoke to Ben Holm, Director of Sales at Microsoft Azure, Vikings Fan, and Father of 4 We spoke about: Primer on Azure and AI Solutions that AI can enable Where AI is headed in the future Growing up in a huge family The benefits of having amazing parents Getting started in door-to-door sales Going to business school and entering the tech ind…

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Episode 24 - Shawn McGrady (17 yr Cop turned Salesman) 1:51:17

4y ago1:51:17

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Today you'll hear from Shawn McGrady, a Marine, Police Officer, Technology Salesman, and Father of 3. We talked about: Joining the Marines Lessons learned in the military Incredible stories from his 17 years in law enforcement Why being a cop is ROUGH Thoughts on the state of policing in 2020 Getting into tech sales The process of reinventing yours…

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Episode 23 - Rick Hill (GM @ AVA Security) 1:06:48

4y ago1:06:48

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Today you'll hear from Rick Hill, the General Manager and Vice President of Sales at AVA Security (ava.uk). Rick is a lifelong learner and father of 2. We discussed: Becoming GM at AVA Security Why he joined AVA Building culture His approach to management Growing up in Boston with a stepdad Being a decathlete Exercise and food for longevity Trying …

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Episode 22 - Kendal Quinn (American Expat) 1:54:10

4y ago1:54:10

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Today you'll hear from my good friend Kendal Quinn. Kendal is an American expat living in Portugal. He is a sales manager at Cisco, and father of 3 sweet girls. We discussed: What it's like relocating a family of 5 to another continent with a new language Food he is loving in Portugal, food he wishes he could get from back home What was harder than…

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Episode 21 - Ron Haas (Partner @ PwC) 56:18

4y ago56:18

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Today I spoke to Ron Haas, Partner at PwC, Head of Leadership and Executive Development, and Father of 8. Among other things, we discussed: Overview of Management Consulting and what Partners do The importance of a human connection and being an authentic person "No other success can compensate for failure in the home." Husband first, Father second …

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Episode 20 - Jeff Moore (Director of Sales @ Cisco) 1:28:03

4y ago1:28:03

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Today I spoke to Jeff Moore, a Director of Sales, STEM non-profit founder, and Father of 3 We Discussed: Overview of channel sales Putting the most important things in place (family) while chasing 200% of plan His approach to managing an experienced and successful team What does a Director of Sales operations do at Cisco? Spotlight on the Connected…

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Episode 19 - Brandon Smith (The Workplace Therapist) 1:31:31

4y ago1:31:31

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Today you'll hear from Brandon Smith, The Workplace Therapist, executive coach, adjunct professor, and father of 3. Working for the world's worst boss Starting a business with virtually no network and experience Challenges consulting for large companies, nonprofits, and startups Particularly bad workplaces When politics trumps performance What ever…

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Episode 18 - Jonathan Kay (Editor @ Quillette) 1:14:21

4y ago1:14:21

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Today you'll hear from Jonathan Kay, the Canadian Editor at Quillette, a Podcast Host, Board Game Enthusiast, and Father of 3. What is Quillette and how did it get started? The label-less platform for free thought Writing 10,000 word articles full of logic and scientifically defensible arguments Overview of his TEDx talk: Why political correctness …

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Episode 17 - David Hirsch (Special Fathers Network) 39:27

4y ago39:27

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Today you'll meet David Hirsch, an Investment Banking SVP, Father of 5, Founder of the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative, and the Founder of the Special Fathers Network, a nonprofit connecting dads of special needs children and mentors and mentees. Highlights: -Growing up with a single mom -Having a strong male role model -Starting a nonprofit as a Da…

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Episode 16 - Joe Martin (VP at CloudApp) 1:07:45

4y ago1:07:45

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Today you'll hear from Joe Martin. We talk about his experience in analytics, marketing, and content production at Adobe and CloudApp. As usual, we also profile his life story, including childhood, college, career, mentors, approach to parenting, and the importance of mental health. Enjoy.By Joe Martin

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Episode 15 - Marvyn Harrison (Dope Black Dads) 1:07:48

4y ago1:07:48

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Marvyn is a strategy consultant, father of 2, and founder of a group called Dope Black Dads, which is a strong network of black dads who communicate regularly on the important topics that guys rarely talk about or seek out peer advice on. He has a great system for developing trust, accountability, and even calling BS on your closest friends as they…

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Episode 14 - Aaron Bronsteter (Producer and Sports Broadcaster) 1:18:02

4y ago1:18:02

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Today you'll hear from Aaron, a UFC Reporter and Content Editor at TSN and Father of 3. The upcoming UFC fight he is most excited about Why Toronto is awesome His approach to working with Dana White How he got into media production and broadcasting Mentors and Hobbies Lessons learned as a husband How he has improved as a dad in the last 3-5 years B…

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Episode 13 - Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield (The Dad Whisperer) 1:25:12

4y ago1:25:12

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OUR FIRST FEMALE GUEST! Today you'll hear from The Dad Whisperer, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, a licensed counselor, PhD, author, and wife. She specializes in father-daughter relationships. Dr. Michelle shares practical takeaways for dads of daughters, including several fun, funny, and inspirational stories. http://www.drmichellewatson.com/ https:…

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Episode 12 - Brandon Kofford (Dentist & Entrepreneur) 1:44:48

4y ago1:44:48

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Today you'll hear from Brandon, a Prosthodontist, Entrepreneur, Inventor, Veteran, and Father of 6. What is a prosthodontist? What are fake teeth made of? Buying and merging dental practices. Managing Human Resources as a first-time owner/manager. The surprises of being a business owner. The value of being an associate vs going straight to owner. S…

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Episode 11 - Jeff Jasper (Bioinformatics & Genomics) 1:23:28

4y ago1:23:28

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Today you'll hear from Jeff, a PhD and Associate Director in Bioinformatics and Genomics and Father of 3. What is genomics? Current research and the latest developments with stem cells. The future of injury treatments. Videos being stored in human cells and replayed across the world. How "facts" from 5 years ago are proven wrong through the scienti…

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Episode 10 - Gavin Christensen (Venture Capital) 1:17:19

4y ago1:17:19

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Today we are joined by Gavin Christensen, Founder and Managing Partner of Kickstart Fund (Venture Capital), Adjunct Professor, Board Member, Father of 2 What is Venture Capital? What is a seed fund? Starting his own VC fund in the middle of the Great Recession The benefits and challenges of working in a small, growing business Barely skating by (ca…

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Episode 9 - Adam Klink (CrossFit) 1:03:27

4y ago1:03:27

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Today you'll hear from a CrossFit World Record Holder, Fitness Coach, and Father of 1: Squatting 500 lbs and running a sub 5 minute mile in the same day Does Crossfit lead to injuries Working out and coaching each day with the 2015 Fittest Man on Earth Going from High School star to the small guy in college Battling through concussions Getting into…

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Episode 8 - Dr. Jared Christensen (Vice Chair at Duke Health) 1:36:00

4y ago1:36:00

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Today you'll hear from: Jared, a Vice Chair of Strategy at Duke Health, Doctor, Professor, Bishop, and Father of 8: Who makes decisions in medicine How Covid is impacting his practice Changes he'd make if he were healthcare Czar Why medical residents get shafted Challenges of fee-for-service healthcare Lifelong pursuit of learning Benefits of an MB…

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Episode 7 - Larry Payne (Cisco SVP) 1:14:00

4y ago1:14:00

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Today you'll hear from Larry, a Retired SVP at Cisco, avid Golfer, and Proud father of 3: How not getting money for college was a blessing in disguise Why he switched into sales from engineering What happens when your employer is bought by another company Being announced as a new manager without being offered the job A failure from his early years …

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Episode 6 - Shay Eskew (IronMan, Author, Burn Survivor) 1:33:07

4y ago1:33:07

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Today you'll hear from Shay, a Burn survivor, Father of 5, Team USA IronMan Athlete, Author, and Motivational Speaker: How he develops mental toughness in his kids Getting 65% of his body burned as an 8-yr-old The life-changing impact a Get-Well card can have Sedating a bear with a syringe in your hand rather than darting it How getting smoked by a…

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Episode 5 - Paul Stewart (Pro Baseball) 1:33:35

4y ago1:33:35

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Today you'll hear from Paul Stewart, a former pro athlete, Father of 4, Technology Salesman, and all-around good guy: Why baseball pitchers hit batters Growing up in Garner, NC Unleashing creativity to build relationships Using his experience as a pro athlete to inform how he coaches his kids Best purchase under $100 he he's made in the last year…

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Episode 4 - JJ Mahon (Combat Helicopter Pilot) 2:03:36

4y ago2:03:36

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Today my special guest is JJ Mahon: Combat Helicopter Pilot, Math Teacher, Sales Manager JJ is a friend and role model who I always enjoy speaking to. We talk about getting married at 18 yrs old, joining the army, briefly dying and then recovering from a deadly helicopter crash, transitioning from the army to a few civilian jobs, including teaching…

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Episode 3 - Ruben Harris (CEO of Career Karma) 1:26:48

4y ago1:26:48

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Today you'll hear from Ruben: a startup founder, Y-combinator alum, podcast host, man of faith, future father of 5. After entering silicon valley as an outsider, he was inspired to start a company (careerkarma.com) that connects job seekers with qualified tech bootcamps that rapidly reskill people at little to no cost and place them in entry-level …

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Episode 2 - Jeff Whitlock (Entrepreneur & Consultant) 1:28:52

4y ago1:28:52

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Today you'll hear from Jeff: an entrepreneur, consultant and happily married father of 2. We discuss his childhood growing up as the son of a teacher, his time studying music, economics, and business strategy in college. He worked at McKinsey, Vivint, and several startups. We discuss the fear of failing, enjoying the journey, "Final 5" primaries, r…

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Episode 1 - Richard Yeargin (Clemson Football) 1:10:54

4y ago1:10:54

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Today we'll hear from Richard Yeargin: Former Clemson Football and Boston College Scholar Athlete, non-profit founder, Father of 1. Following in his older brother's footsteps, he became a football star, eventually being ranked as a top linebacker-DE. Richard chose to play college football at Clemson University, where he made numerous highlight play…