Welcome to another episode of The 90 Proof Wisdom Podcast. In today's episode, we have a truly inspiring guest, Dan Kotter, also known as The Wheelchair Dad. Dan shares his powerful story of becoming disabled and the incredible journey of overcoming the challenges that came with it. From the moment his life changed, Dan has shown remarkable resilie…

In this episode I visit again with Evan Fitzgerald and this time with his wife Sarah as well. They give us an update on what has happened for them in the last couple of years as they've dealt with mental health challenges, potential divorce, and found a way to navigate and find meaning in difficulty. I loved talking with them, and I hope that you'l…

Poppy Livers Joins us on todays episode and shares his incredible story. From being abandoned at a young age to becoming a professional football player. Using his Get Better Get Beat attitude he has achieved so much for his age. Thank-you for joining us for todays episode and be sure to follow Poppy on his social medias. Instagram: https://www.inst…

Today we sit down with Richard Jenson as he talks about his journey from drug addiction to prison to becoming a state wrestling champion in his 30's. His ultimate goal is to help and motivate a younger generation in schools across America. Join us as Richard tells us his story. For more information check out Richards movement at: http://www.beacham…

Colton discusses Dragon Age Origins with a little over 300 hours of gameplay he is the expert between us.By Richard / Colton

Richard and Colton discuss Outriders.By Richard / Colton

Getting to know the host and co-host of Fry's Tavern.By Richard / Colton

Hey everybody! Today we sit down with my longtime friend Colton Call to talk about his journey from fireman to full-time business owner. He started his business with $60,000 and grew it to an average of $400,000 a year, and it’s still growing. We talk about funding startups, surrounding yourself with allies, and balancing family time and the demand…

I had the pleasure of doing a book interview with Brent Hultman for his book “$100K in an Hour.” He aims to help businesses increase their profit by $100K without increasing spending on marketing or production. We talk about Murphy Door’s operations, the way we conduct our business, and what we are doing to stay efficient and effective. I hope you …

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Josh Adams, a former Marine Gunnery Sergeant who now serves as a motivational speaker and leadership trainer. We talk about his experience in the military and how he has applied the principles he learned to his life and business. We also cover topics like masculinity, strength, and integrity. I really got …

Today we talk again with former Special Forces Commander Randy Watt who is part of an organization leading a rescue effort in Afghanistan to get US allies out of the country. He gives us an update on how the rescue effort is succeeding, what hurdles they are encountering, and the cost of restoring people's freedom. If you're interested in contribut…

Today we sit down for a great conversation with Chris Whetton, Captain of Weber Fire District, to discuss the long-term effects and challenges of a career in the fire service. We cover mental health struggles, the way the service can affect relationships, the importance of getting help, and how fire culture could change for the better. I hope you g…

Today I sit with my colleague and long-time Murphy Door employee, Spencer Bowen, to discuss why I turned down a $10.3 million sale on an investment property. We discuss how to break down the pros and cons of a big opportunity like that, the ins and outs of commercial real estate investing, and how you can get started with little to no money of your…

Today we sit down and talk with Beau & Bobby Lewis, former directors of Lewis Cabinet and founders of Allmoxy, an online MRP software solution for the cabinet and woodworking industry. Beau is also the founder of Fight the New Drug and on the board of directors for Zions Bank. In our conversation we focus on the true value of people and how helping…

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Lewis Weaver, former South Jordan Firefighter, about his journey in real estate investment and property flipping. We talk about juggling multiple jobs while starting a business, making that first big investment with very little capital of his own, and the importance of trust and reputation in any business …

Today we are talking with Hayden Wadsworth, Founder and CEO of Hydrojug, which was recently ranked No. 33 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, with a three-year revenue growth of 9,032%. We discuss how he started Hydrojug, some of the hurdles he’s faced, and how his attitude of “cowboying it” has lead to incredible success. Stay tuned for tips on starting a…

Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with State Congressman and Roy City Police Chief Matt Gwynn. We talk with him about his fight to give our firefighters and other civil servants a better retirement. We also learn more about what it’s like to be in congress and some of the eye-opening lessons that Matt has learned as an elected official. Jo…

Today we talk with long-time career firefighter and Fire Chief Kevin Ward about his time in the service and how he has lead his crews in learning from tragic mistakes. Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and hit subscribe! We hope you enjoy! Murphy Door Hidden door solutions Murphy Door Americas most reputable hidden door company. 100% Made …

Today we sit down once again with Randy Watt to talk about the tragedy that is unfolding in Afghanistan as we speak. We cover a little bit of history but most importantly what we here in America can do to help our brothers and sisters who are in danger. Please tune in and help out. Murphy Door Hidden door solutions Murphy Door Americas most reputab…

Our favorite morning show host from our past Casey Scott from Channel 2 KUTV Utah and KSL Channel 5, shares his story with us on how he is rebuilding his family, his life, his career, and livelihood post his struggle with addiction during this hour of 90 Proof wisdom. Casey is an amazing man, we hope you enjoy this hour with the one that has always…

Today we sit down with my long time friend and colleague John Porter. Along with Murphy Door, John has invested in and helped create many successful businesses, and we are going to talk with him about what he looks for when he's making an investment, what some of his secrets to success are, and of course our different experiences with religion. I h…

Today we sit down with Army veteran Chris Ellefsen and talk a little about his past and a lot about the business opportunities that lie ahead of him. What should you look at when you're evaluating a business idea or opportunity? How do you decide to take that next step? Join us, and we'll walk you through it. Support the show…

Welcome to the 90 Proof Wisdom Podcast where we dream big and challenge the conventional wisdom. This podcast is about distilling the lessons we've learned in life and business, turning them into tools that will help you to succeed personally and professionally. We are about standing firm, running toward the battle. Building our communities, changi…

Today we take a deep dive with Evan Fitzgerald. After sustaining a life-altering injury while fighting wildfires in California, Evan has spent the last couple of years growing and redefining himself while he and his family deal with the financial and emotional repercussions. Join us while we talk marriage, mindfulness, and the sacrifices that publi…

Today we sit down with Randy Watt, Special Forces veteran and former Ogden Police Chief. We talk about some of his experiences in the Army, the state of politics and patriotism in America today, and the 5 P's for success in any endeavor. Enjoy! Support the showBy Jeremy G Barker/ Randy Watt

Today I want to share a bit of my personal journey with you, from building a multi-million dollar company at a very young age to bankruptcy and then building another multi-million dollar company before going bankrupt again! And finally, how those experiences have helped shape my success today. Murphy Door Hidden door solutions Murphy Door Americas …

Today we sit down and talk with Rich King about his career in the fire service, dealing with trauma, and his ongoing effort to honor the lives of fallen firefighters. For more information check out www.fallenfirefightermemorial.org Support the showBy Jeremy G Barker/ Rich King

A look back in time to the founding of Murphy Door with Jeremy G Barker and Curtis Leishman, Curtis Leishman was a career firefighter/EMT working at Riverdale Fire he served with Jeremy G Barker a Paramedic/Firefighter for Weber Fire District/Roy City/Layton City. This is a glimpse back in time to the struggles of starting a business on Firefighter…

Walk Like Beggars | John Richards, Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Mentor He made his splash by taking yellow pages online and had a massive 7 figure+ exit. Since then he has been a entrepreneur: Co-founder of several ventures leading to high-multiple exits. As an investor: Active angel investor having directly invested in scores of new and ma…

Walk Like Beggars | Platform Accounting Group, Founder and CEO - Reyes Florez At Platform, they acquire independent accounting firms and then manage them with one-on-one care, while giving them a technology and operational touch-up. He studied at Chicago Booth School of Business, associate at Goldman Sachs, Investment banking at Credit Suisse befor…

Walk Like Beggars | BetterBody Foods, Founder and CEO - Stephen Richards. BetterBody Foods provides natural foods to almost every major retail store in the US and more (think Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart, you name it!), with well over 50 million in sales a year. Spearheaded by there flagship product PBfit a powdered peanut butter. Stephen started ou…

Walk Like Beggars | Neighbor, Founders - Joseph Woodbury, Colton Gardner, and Preston Alder These guys are the AirBnB of storage. They help thousands of people make anywhere from $500-$15,000/year by renting out unused space to neighbors who need storage. From recent BYU grads to one of Utahs most prospective startups, with a fast growing company a…

Walk Like Beggars | John R. Curtis proudly represents Utah’s 3rd Congressional District in the United States Congress. Prior to being elected on November 13th, 2017, John was the 45th mayor of Provo City serving two terms. Known for his personal approach to city government, Mayor Curtis prioritizes his outreach to residents of Provo by utilizing va…

Walk Like Beggars | Humless Reliable Energy, Founder and Owner - Glenn Jakins Glenn was born and raised in South Africa, Glenn lived a life full steam ahead. Currently managing well over 10 business averaging over 40 million in sales a year, he served in the South African navy, has swam with great white sharks, sailed around half the world, and all…

Walk Like Beggars | Executive Director, Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology at Brigham Young University - Scott Peterson Scott is the Executive Director of the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology at BYU, a program which he ran as the Managing Director between 2010-2015. He is also the Founder and Chairman of Omadi, Inc., a…

Walk Like Beggars | Kenneth Boggs Custom, Founder and CEO - Kenneth Boggs. Kenneth is a former college athlete, Boggs’ started creating suits that can be found on Dwight Howard of the Washington Wizards, Ziggy Ansah of the Detroit Lions, Raul Neto of the Utah Jazz and James Harden of the Houston Rockets. His suits have also walked the runways of Pa…

Walk Like Beggars | Kodiak Cakes, Co-Founder and CEO - Joel Clark Kodiak Cakes is a family business that was a 'Shark Tank' reject — now it's bringing in $100 million a year with the best-selling pancake mix at Target. Kodiak Cakes are the national market leader for whole grain, high protein flapjack & waffle mixes sold in supermarkets nationwide. …

Walk Like Beggars | Slingshot, Founder and CEO - J. Taylor Olson ANOTHER former lawyer. HE knew before he even graduated that law wasn’t right from him. Slingshot is one of the fastest growing companies in Utah. Slingshot provides home service companies with a suite of tools and services that create instant lead contact, enhance close rates and tur…

Walk Like Beggars | Jenny Wecker is the CEO and Founder of the multimillion dollar female bag company Fawn Design which set the standard for diaper bags. Fawn Design - Helping women embrace every stage of Womanhood. More importantly, Jenny is a wife and mom of 2. Dive in as we learn her story from the early days of sewing herself as a little girl, …

Walk Like Beggars | Dean Karnazes, otherwise known as, "Ultramarathon Man" has completed hundreds if not thousands of endurance events. A father, author, and sponsored athlete, Karnazes is a man in motion! A few of his achievements are listed below: - Ran 350 miles (560 km) in 80 hours and 44 minutes without sleep in 2005 - Single-handedly complete…

Walk Like Beggars | Joseph May is a former lawyer, turned Kickstarter pro, Breton Company makes men bags and accessories and Joseph has had 4 successful Kickstarter campaigns. One day sitting in an office dreading his corporate life, Joseph’s key to freedom came through utilizing the Kickstarter platform and has never looked back. Check out his ama…

Walk Like Beggars | Case Lawerence is the Founder and CEO of CircusTrix. With over 300 facilities and 3,000 employees worldwide, CircusTrix is the largest owner, operator and franchisor of trampoline parks in the world and owns the leading brands in the industry including Defy, SkyZone, Rockin' Jump, Superfly and Ryze. In 2018, CircusTrix was named…