I am excited to re-release this interview with Bryan Stevenson. He is one of my all-time favorite leaders and I am fascinated by him and the insights he offers. Mr. Stevenson is the Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative and is doin

Do you have an Inner Circle?

Nov 1st, 2018 11m 30s

If you don't have an Inner Circle, you need one. It's changed my life and I'm beyond convinced that every human needs one. In this episode, I talk through what it is, why it's so crucially important for your life and how to get one.

Accelerate your growth through live events

Oct 27th, 2018 9m 22s

Want to accelerate growth in any area of your life? Books are great, podcasts are awesome, videos are super helpful but none of them have the transformative energy of a live event. Today I'm sharing thoughts from a Click Funnels marketing even

Quit Chasing Tomorrow

Jun 29th, 2018 4m 50s

I was challenged this week by the phrase "the days are long, but the years are short." How often are we guilty of losing sight of what matters today in search of what hasn't yet happened tomorrow?

Let's talk about suic*de

Jun 12th, 2018 7m 25s

With the recent and extremely sad news of the passing of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, I've been thinking about this a lot. I don't pretend to know or understand their situations and I certainly can't claim to have experienced anything like

Difficult Conversations Do Good

Jun 5th, 2018 4m 30s

I was reminded this week of the power of having difficult conversations. They can be uncomfortable, challenging, hard, scary, and more but they are absolutely vital to maintaining healthy relationships in our businesses and families. In this ep

Two Sides To EVERY Story?

May 29th, 2018 4m 15s

Bias is easy. Especially when we hear a compelling story. But, there's always more to it than meets the eye. This communication lesson has made such a huge impact on how I resolve conflict with my team (and my wife)!

3 Super Important Keys To Freedom In Delegating

May 21st, 2018 5m 20s

We've all thought, "if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself" before, right? You may not have even thought about it consciously, but if you have ever taken a task you should be trusting your capable team to handle, then you'

Launching Things/Embracing Imperfection

May 16th, 2018 5m 20s

I LOVE interviewing people. It's one of my favorite things in the whole world. But, it's super time intensive and it doesn't allow me to share stuff that I'm learning with you as often as I'd like. So, I'm going to experiment with shorter, more

Crossfit Mudtown: Jacki Rodgers

Mar 7th, 2018 15m 42s

Today we’re taking a more nuanced approach and we’re going to hear some thoughts specifically on the subject of fitness. The longer I live the more I am convinced that fitness has the ability to change so much more than just our physical bodies

Great Bear Wax Co: Jake Carnley

Jan 31st, 2018 16m 49s

Jake Carnley is the founder of Great Bear Wax Co. and they make some of the most amazing candles you’ll ever smell. Jake started pouring candles in his apartment while he was attending Auburn University in 2013 and since then he’s seen the bran

Mason Music: Will Mason

Jan 10th, 2018 17m 40s

Will Mason's plan was to be a rockstar. That was until his band got dropped from their label. Having no backup plan, Will was forced to figure out what to do next. Through a fateful interaction with a kid wanting to learn to play the guitar, he

Bonus

Mini Episode: Making the most of 2017 and 2018

Dec 23rd, 2017 3m 33s

The end of the year is quickly approaching! So, how do we get the most out of 2017 while preparing for 2018? I share my thoughts in this mini episode. Merry Christmas!

Planet Fundraiser: Kasey Birdsong

Dec 19th, 2017 20m

Kasey Birdsong is a serial entrepreneur who loves solving problems. In 2015, he co-founded Planet Fundraiser, a fundraising app that helps users raise money for the cause of their choice. They've grown very quickly since their inception and

Knight Eady: Michael Eady

Dec 4th, 2017 19m 58s

Michael Eady believes in the power of sports to transform lives. So much so, that he founded his entire company on this belief. Knight Eady is a sports marketing and event management company based in Birmingham, Alabama. I've really enjoyed wat

Zkano Socks: Gina Locklear

Nov 27th, 2017 14m 38s

In its heyday, there were over 100 active sock mills in Forty Payne, Alabama. However, due to outsourcing and cheaper overseas manufacturing, all but a few of them have shut down their mills for good. That did not deter Gina Locklear from start

Kulture City: Julian Maha

Nov 20th, 2017 15m 38s

The quality of our lives and the impact we have is often dictated by how we respond to challenges. When Julian Maha found out his son had autism he was devastated. Yet, it was in the face of this hardship that he and his wife founded Kulture C

Steel City Pops: Jim Watkins

Nov 13th, 2017 17m 25s

In 2012, opening a storefront that only sold popsicles may have seemed like a pretty crazy idea; but today, Steel City Pops is a growing brand with new locations opening all over the Southeast. The founder is Jim Watkins and this is a true grit

Mental Floss: Will Pearson

Nov 5th, 2017 24m 8s

There’s no roadmap for the entrepreneurial journey, no one to tell you what to do, how to do it and when to have it done by. The leaders who prevail are the ones who just keep going, trying option after option until they find an effective p

Milo's Tea: Tricia Wallwork

Oct 31st, 2017 18m 45s

Growing a tea company from a regional brand with a few product offerings to a large CPG (consumer package goods) with a national presence is no small feat. Tricia Wallwork started her career as an attorney before switching course to join the fa

Mountain Climber: Kent Stewart

Oct 31st, 2017 33m 4s

There's no question that if you want to grow, you have to make decisions that put you outside of your comfort zone. Each new level of discomfort leaves us feeling stronger, more confident and better equipped to take on the next challenge. My gu

UAB Collat School of Business: Dr. Anthony Hood, PhD.

Oct 31st, 2017 28m 33s

Today, we dive into the world of academia to hear form Dr. Anthony Hood. Dr. Hood has done some very interesting research about friendships in the workplace and the implications they can have on culture. Admittedly, academic papers are outside

Camp Straight Street: Jonathan Owen

Oct 31st, 2017 31m 51s

You may not think there's much you can learn about leadership from a kid's summer camp, but Jonathan Owen is not your typical Camp Director. I've had the privilege of knowing him since we were in high school and over the years I've seen him dev

Icebox Coffee: Bebe Goodrich

Oct 31st, 2017 37m 5s

Bebe Goodrich started Icebox Coffee in her garage with just a bag of coffee and a bucket. Though she began with no entrepreneurial or business background, she has grown the company over the last few years to be a nationwide player in the coldbr

Fleetio: Tony Summerville

Oct 31st, 2017 31m 46s

There are a lot of people who talk about starting businesses, but far fewer who go out and make it happen. Tony Summerville founded Fleetio, a fleet management software company, in 2012 and has been building a solid team both locally and remote