The more you communicate the better people understand what's going on. In episode 115, Matt and Jim dive into these two vital parts to getting things done.

Johnny Lawrence Is Not the Villain

Jan 24th, 2022 21m 10s

Cobra Kai won't be celebrated for it's acting, it's writing, it's direction... but it does make for some good mindless TV.It's also good for discussing the concept of 'the villain' and that's the topic of episode 114 of the 2120 podcast.** Spoi

Say YES To Opportunity

Jan 10th, 2022 35m 20s

Do opportunities fall in your lap, or are they something you create? Matt and Jim explore this topic through the lens of a major life decision for Matt.

Defense Mechanisms

Jan 3rd, 2022 22m 47s

Defense mechanisms. We all have them. It's a way of dealing with hurt, stress, and fear.In this episode Matt and Jim take a look at the idea of defense mechanisms from a unique perspective.

Christmas Memories

Dec 21st, 2021 33m 22s

On episode 11, Matt and Jim talk about Christmas traditions and favorite memories.Merry Christmas to you and yours !

Sometimes You Annoy Me

Dec 13th, 2021 26m 2s

Do you think, communicate and take action at a fast... or slow pace? Are you more task-oriented, or more people-oriented? In episode 110, Beth joins Jim on the podcast to discuss differences in pace and priority. After nearly 30 years of marria

I'll Never Do That Again

Dec 6th, 2021 24m 6s

Danielle takes over for Jim for episode 109 to discuss her bucket list goal of running a full marathon. Madison, WI in November. 35 degrees. Snow, sleet, rain and wind. She crazy!

Traditions

Nov 29th, 2021 21m 18s

What are some of your favorite traditions when it comes to holidays and family get togethers? On episode 108, Matt and Jim discuss their Thanksgiving traditions and times they broke the mold and did things a little different.

Bouncing Back From A Setback

Nov 15th, 2021 22m 33s

How you bounce back from a setback is vital to your growth. In episode 107, Matt and Jim explore resilience, second chances and learning from missed opportunities.

Rapid Fire

Nov 8th, 2021 23m 38s

Summer or Winter? Favorite restaurant? Chocolate or Vanilla?In Episode 106 we tackle some of these timeless debates.

Scary Movie

Nov 1st, 2021 25m 17s

Do you have a favorite scary movie? It's Halloween 2021 (we recorded this episode on Friday, October 29) and for fun we discuss all time great scary movies.

Tools: Buy It Once?

Oct 25th, 2021 24m 11s

In episode 104, we get on the subject of tools, starting with Matt's podcast recording gear.... The question we ponder is what is the value of having quality tools and how you accumulate them over the years.

"You're the trailer park, I'm the tornado."

Oct 18th, 2021 22m 1s

Power. Greed. Money. Legacy.Sometimes a story comes along that you just can't get enough of. In episode 103, Matt and Jim discuss one of their favorite stories, Yellowstone.*spoiler alerts

The Crab Mentality

Oct 11th, 2021 23m 26s

Is it true that if you have a bucket full of crabs, that when one tries to climb out, the others pull it back down? If you watch a couple of youtube videos, it seems like it is.The idea of holding others down out of insecurity, immaturity and/o

101. High Expectations

Oct 4th, 2021 22m 54s

Is it possible to place unfair expectations on others? That's the question that Matt and Jim tackle on this episode of 2120.

#100 Packing Heat?

Sep 27th, 2021 56m 53s

The wives join the show for this special edition of the 2120 podcast. Hear the real stories about the best parts of Jim and Matt (hint, their names are Beth and Danielle).

What are your stressors?

Sep 20th, 2021 24m 18s

Sometimes people push our buttons. They may do it for fun, or they may do it unknowingly. Either way, we have a reaction to it.Sometimes technology is a stressor... like trying to fix your internet when it goes down (GRR!!)In episode 99, Jim an

Eighty-six thousand, four hundred

Sep 6th, 2021 25m 48s

What is the significance of 86,400? Is it how much money professional athletes make per game? Is it how many downloads this podcast has? Is it days you have to live? Or is it something entirely different?Find out what Jim and Matt have to say a

Misdirection

Aug 30th, 2021 23m 58s

What do you think of when you think about misdirection?Sleight of hand like a magician?Do you think of it as an offensive strategy for a football team? How does the concept of misdirection fit into business? In episode 97 of the 2120 Podcast, M

A company culture that innovates

Aug 23rd, 2021 22m 45s

Business is about staying in the lead, and in order to stay leading your competition you have to continuously try new things and innovate your systems, your products and your service.In episode 96, Jim and Matt share their perspectives on how t

Can Most People Be Trusted?

Aug 16th, 2021 21m 21s

Can most people be trusted? What is meant by most? How far do you trust someone with your wallet? To watch your 10 year old child?This conversation was driven by a LinkedIn poll that asked the same question. As of this morning (Aug 16, 2021) wi

When You Say Something Dumb...

Aug 9th, 2021 22m 6s

Have you ever said something that didn't 'land' right with another person? Perhaps you said something that came across as rude or insensitive but it's actually 180 degrees opposite of what you intended to say...That's the topic of this episode.

Living in the moment

Aug 2nd, 2021 22m 49s

Life doesn't just pause, it's constantly going.All too often people wait until a day off, a vacation, or even retirement, before they decide that it's time to start living. That could be too late.In episode 93, Matt and I share our perspectives

Do HARD THINGS

Jul 19th, 2021 1h 20m

***Special Guest Alert***Matt and Jim talk to Andrew Hanscom. In this episode they break down what it takes to complete a Diesel Day in Colorado. How far can you push yourself and finish what you started and not QUIT!What is Diesel Day, Che

Agree and Commit

Jul 12th, 2021 23m 36s

Agree and commit.The secret sauce of accountability in great teams. In episode 91, Jim and Matt talk through what it means to get buy-in from other leaders and people on the team... as well as what happens after the meeting.