Building Excellence
Episodes
John Fields - University Of Texas Head Men's Golf Coach On Championship Culture, Leading By Example, & Doing What You Say You'll Do
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#143: John Fields is the Head Men’s Golf Coach at the University of Texas. He is currently in his 27th season at Head Coach of the Longhorns. Coach ...
Dr. John Delony - Mental Health & Wellness Expert On Building A Non-Anxious Life
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#142: Dr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health and wellness expert, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. John holds two PhDs — one in...
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year: What Choices Will You Make In 2024?
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Bryce Kenny - Professional Monster Jam Driver On Geared For Life, Overcoming Setbacks, & Making The Shift Into Your Full Potential
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#141: Bryce Kenny is a professional Monster Jam driver as the Great Clips Mohawk Warrior. Since his 2016 debut, Bryce has earned multiple awards inclu...
Don Wenner - Founder & CEO Of DLP Capital On Building A Elite Organization, Career, & Growth Mindset
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#140: Don Wenner is the Founder and CEO of DLP Capital, a private real estate investment and financial services firm focused on making an impact on Am...
Mitch Canham - Oregon State Head Baseball Coach On The Art Of Teaching, Accountability, & Pouring Into Others
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#139: Mitch Canham is the Head Baseball Coach at Oregon State University. Coach Canham played at Oregon State where he was a 2007 All-American and gu...
Oliver Winterbone - Vice President Of Coaches & Executives At Wasserman On The Power Of Relationships, Decision Making, & Lessons From Elite Organizations
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#138: Oliver Winterbone is the Vice President & Director of Coaches & Executives at Wasserman. Wasserman proudly represents elite athletes, br...
Andrew Abernathey - Chairman & CEO Of Abernathey Holdings On Scaling A Quarter Billion Dollar Self Storage Business & Pursuing Your Entrepreneurial Passion
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#137: Andrew Abernathey is the founder and CEO of Abernathey Holdings, a leading real estate holding company driven by a passion for business and insp...
Thomas Williams - Author, Speaker, & Former NFL Player On Identity, Running Towards The Roar, & DIG
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#136: Thomas R. Williams is a professional speaker and the author of “Permission to DREAM,” “The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness” and “DIG”...
Aaron Ackerman - Partner at Hogan Taylor On The Importance Of Relationships, Prioritizing, & The Power Of Consistency
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#135: Aaron Ackerman is Partner at HoganTaylor and leads the firm's Financial Management Services practice which includes fractional CFO services...
John Ramstead - CEO Beyond Influence & F-14 Fighter Pilot On Leadership Lessons, Overcoming A Near Death Horseback Riding Experience, & On Purpose With Purpose
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#134: John Ramstead is the CEO of Beyond Influence and former Navy F-14 tomcat fighter jet pilot. He is also the president of Alpha Principle and host...
Jacie Hoyt - Oklahoma State University Women's Basketball Head Coach On Alignment, Never Settling, & Choosing Your Hard
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#133: Jacie Hoyt is the Oklahoma State University Women’s Basketball Head Coach. In her first season as head coach at Oklahoma State she lead the C...
Lloyd Reeb - Co-Founder Of The Halftime Institute On Choosing Freedom, Family Intentionality, & Going From Success To Significance
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#132: Lloyd Reeb is a successful real estate developer, owner of retirement housing, Co-Founder of both the Halftime Institute & Ardent Mentoring....
Bob Richey - Furman University Men's Basketball Head Coach On Choosing Hard, Deep Care, & Having A Severe Standard Of Excellence
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#131: Bob Richey is the head men’s basketball coach at Furman University. Coach Richey has helped propel the Paladins to national prominence leadin...
Anne Beiler - Founder Of Auntie Anne's Pretzels On Finding Hope & Perseverance To Overcome & Lead
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#130: Anne Beiler is the founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. Many of you already know of Auntie Anne’s from walking through malls, airports, and st...
Steve Irby - Founder & CEO Of KICKER On The 3P's, The Adventure Of Faith, & Never Quitting
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#129: Steve Irby is the founder and CEO of KICKER/Stillwater Designs. In 1973, KICKER's Livin' Loud legacy began as a two-man operation, ha...
Michelle "MACE" Curran - Former USAF Thunderbird Lead Solo Pilot On Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Stepping Into Discomfort, & Upside Down Dreams
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#128: Michelle “MACE” Curran led an impressive career as a Fighter Pilot during her 13 years in the United States Air Force. From 2019-2021, she f...
Phillip Fulmer - Former Tennessee Football Coach & Athletic Director On The Power Of Belief, Leadership, & Faith
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#127: Phillip Fulmer is the College Football Hall of Fame former Head Coach & Athletic Director at the University of Tennessee. Coach Fulmer lead ...
Bob Beaudine - CEO Of Eastman & Beaudine, Author, & Speaker On The Power of Who, 2 Chairs, & Bringing The Energy
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#126: Bob Beaudine is the President and CEO of Eastman & Beaudine. He is one of the nation's most respected search executives having conducte...
Niko Medved - Colorado State University Men's Basketball Head Coach On Building Vision, Passion, & Creating Simplicity In A Complex World
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#125: Niko Medved is the head coach of the Colorado State University Men’s Basketball program. Recently, he guided Colorado State to their highest e...
Mike Linch - Senior Pastor of Northstar Church & Host Of Linch With A Leader On Spiritual Leadership, Finding Your Calling, & Compounding Consistency In The Things That Matter
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#124: Mike Linch is the Senior Pastor of Northstar Church in Kennesaw, Georgia. He is also the host of the Linch with a Leader Podcast. Mike grew up i...
Anson Dorrance - UNC Women's Soccer Head Coach On Being A Loving Critic, Standards, & The Competitive-Cauldron
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#123: Anson Dorrance is a 21x National Champion Coach for the University of North Carolina’s Women's Soccer Program & led the United States...
Dr. David Burkus - Top Business & Leadership Expert On Best Team Ever - The Surprising Science Of High Performing Teams
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#122: Dr. David Burkus’ is one of the world’s leading business thinkers. His forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are helping leaders buil...
Pat Williams - Orlando Magic Co-Founder & NBA GM On Building Excellence, Lessons In Leadership, & Starting An MLB Franchise
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#121: Pat Williams is the co-founder of the Orlando Magic and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. He has also been the former GM of the Chicago B...
Omar Ahmadieh - Entrepreneur, Partner, & Financial Advisor On Winning The Day, Beating Cancer, & Following The Promptings Of God
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#120: Omar Ahmadieh is a partner & financial advisor with JM Brown Financial Partners, as well as an entrepreneur with multiple businesses across ...
Swen Nater - 2x UCLA National Champion & NBA Player On Forgiveness, Repetition Through Testing, & Lessons Learned From Coach Wooden
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#119: Swen Nater is a former NBA & ABA player. He is a two time NCAA national champion and played under legendary Coach John Wooden at UCLA. As a ...
Steve Whitaker - CEO & Senior Pastor Of John 3:16 Mission On Being A Person Of Proximity, Discipline, & Service
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#118: Steve Whitaker is CEO & Senior Pastor of John 3:16 Mission. He has served and led at the mission since 1989 and is a 10th generation ministe...
Matt Doherty - Former UNC Head Coach, Player, & National Champion On Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, & Rebounding From Pain To Passion
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#117: Matt Doherty is the former University of North Carolina head men’s basketball coach, player, and national champion. He was also head coach at ...
Joshua Medcalf - Author, Speaker, & Founder Of Train To Be Clutch On Chop Wood Carry Water, Training, & Surrendering The Outcome
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#116: Joshua Medcalf is a bestselling author of books like Chop Wood Carry Water, Pound the Stone, and many others, as well as a keynote speaker and f...
Charles O'Bannon Sr - Former Pro Basketball Player On Building The Discipline Of A Championship Work Ethic, Mindset, & Culture
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#115: Charles O’Bannon is a former professional basketball player. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 1997 NBA Draft.Chuck grew up in Comp...
Daniel Grothe - Author & Pastor Of New Life Church On Holy Presumption, Using What Is In Your Hands, & Chasing Wisdom
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#114: Daniel Grothe is the associate senior pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, CO. He is also the author of Chasing Wisdom & The Power...
Steve Robinson - Former CMO Of Chick-Fil-A On Stewardship, Alignment To The Mission, & Lessons Building A Multi-Billion Dollar Brand
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#113: Steve Robinson is the former Executive Vice President & Chief marketing officer of Chick-Fil-A from 1981-2015. He currently serves as a cons...
Matt Wells - OU Football Coach & Former Texas Tech & Utah State Head Coach On Building Culture, Developing Toughness, & Best As The Standard
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#112: Matt Wells is currently a football coach at the University of Oklahoma. He was formerly the head football coach at Texas Tech & Utah State. ...
Suzy Sevier & Michael Barnhart Founders Of Adventurous Real Estate Investors On Taking Calculated Risk, Adventure, & Building Impact Through Real Estate
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#111: Suzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart are the Founders of Adventurous Real Estate Investors. They specialize in Return on Impact. Through real estate...
Kevin Hambly - Stanford Volleyball Head Coach On Building A Championship Culture, Growth, & Separating Who You Are & What You Do
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#110: Kevin Hambly is the Head Coach and Director of Women’s Volleyball at Stanford University. Under his leadership over the last 6 seasons, Stanfo...
John Ballenger - Former Marine One Pilot & Entrepreneur On Brilliance In The Basics, Identity, Adapting To Accomplish The Mission
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#109: John Ballenger recently retired from serving as a Marine One Pilot, which is the helicopter responsible for flying the President of the United S...
Darleen Santore - Mental Edge & Leadership Coach, Therapist, Author, & Speaker On The Art Of Bouncing Back, Raising The Bar, & Awakening Greatness
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#108: Darleen Santore “Coach Dar” is a Board Certified Occupational Therapist, business executive, author and highly sought after motivational spe...
Chris Powers - Founder & Executive Chairman of Fort Capital & Host of The FORT Podcast On Optimizing For Freedom, Seeking Mentors, & Building A Company Investing Over $2.1 Billion In Assets
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#107: Chris Powers is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Fort Capital and the host of The FORT podcast. Chris is a serial entrepreneur with more th...
Jamion Christian - Former George Washington University Head Coach On Reframing, Building Culture, & Leaving Things Better Than When You Found Them
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#106: Jamion Christian is a highly accomplished American college basketball coach, formerly as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at George Washington ...
Justin Donald - Entrepreneur & Wall Street Journal #1 Best Selling Author Of The Lifestyle Investor On Financial Freedom Through Cash Flow Investing, Finding Mentors, & Getting Past Rejection
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#105: Justin Donald is the #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Lifestyle Investor book and has been called the “Warren Buffett of Lifes...
Jade Gordon - Keynote Speaker & Certified Workshop Facilitator With The Jon Gordon Companies On The Power Of Service, Building Confidence, & Making An Impact
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#104: Jade Gordon is a keynote speaker and certified workshop facilitator with the Jon Gordon Companies. She is a graduate of Clemson University with...
Ryan Folmar - ORU Head Baseball Coach On Putting In The Work, Leadership, & It All Matters
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#103: Ryan Folmar is the head baseball coach at Oral Roberts University. He is in his 11th year as the head coach of the Golden Eagles. During his ti...
Mike Hearne - Founder & Host Of This Is Oklahoma Podcast On Repetition, His Podcast, & Focusing On One Thing
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#102: Mike Hearne is the host of the This Is Oklahoma Podcast, where he interviews Oklahomans and those who have made Oklahoma home. On the show he di...
Stu Grazier - Former Navy Pilot & Co-Founder Of Storehouse 3:10 On Taking Action, Accountability, & Finding Purpose
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#101: Stu Grazier is a retired Navy pilot & Co-founder of Storehouse 310. As a retired Naval Officer with 20 years of military experience, Stu spe...
Sam Acho - Former NFL Player, ESPN Analyst, Author, & Speaker On His New Book Change Starts With You, Be Yourself, & Find A Need & Fill It
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#100: Sam Acho is a former nine-year NFL veteran, current in studio analyst for ESPN, author, public speaker, humanitarian, and committed Christian. S...
Forrest Carpenter - Author Of They're Your Choices Now On The Power Of Your Choices, Building A Life Management Plan, & Always Moving Forward
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#99: Forrest Carpenter is the author of the book They’re Your Choices Now. Forrest has been in the business world as a business executive and entrep...
Travis Wyckoff - Founder Of Kingdom Coaching & Coaching DNA Podcast On The Power Of Curiosity, Authentic Leadership, & Developing Elite Clarity
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#98: Travis Wyckoff is the founder of Kingdom Coaching, a consulting business where he partners with leaders to help them discover the strengths that ...
Bill Blankenship - Owasso Head Football Coach On Building Great Teams, Stepping Out In Faith, & How Excellence Is A Habit
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#97: Bill Blankenship is one of the most successful and respected high school and college football coaches in the country. As a head coach at the Univ...
Terry Cook - Founder Of Lead Develop Care On Making Decisions, Vision, & The Lead Develop Care Model & Framework
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#96: Terry Cook is a leader, teacher, coach, and change agent. Through his passionate and skilled leadership and coaching, he has helped a wide range ...
Chris Young - Oklahoma State Director Of Tennis & Head Women's Coach On The Power Of Belief, Authenticity, & Building A Compelling Story Through Vision & Leadership
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#95: Chris Young is the Director of Tennis & the Head Women’s Tennis Coach at Oklahoma State University. In the last 13 years of leading the OSU...
Lee Domingue - Entrepreneur, Speaker, Pastor, & Founder of Kingdom Builders On Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone, Building A Legacy, & Being Excellent
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#94: Lee Domingue is an entrepreneur, international speaker, pastor and author of 4 books: Stay in Your Lane, Pearls Of The King, KB GAMEPLAN Devotion...
Chris O'Hare - Oylmpic Runner & NCAA Champion On Learning To Lose, Discipline, & Understanding The Tides Of Life
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#93: Chris O’Hare is an Olympic runner & NCAA champion. He competed in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro running the 1500m race, as well as si...
Lee Sherman - Former Owner of Hahn Appliance & Entrepreneur On Growing A Eight Figure Business, Establishing Targets, & Mastering The Basics
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#92: Lee Sherman is the former owner of Hahn Appliance and a tremendous entrepreneur. In 2017 Hahn was the 34th largest appliance company in the Unite...
Brian Thornton - Commissioner of the Western Athletic Conference On Leadership, Timing, & How Hard Work Is A Skill
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#91: Brian Thornton is the Commissioner of the Western Athletic Conference, also known as the WAC.Brian joined the WAC following one year as associate...
Creating Systems To Accomplish Your Goals
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#90: "You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." - James ClearI hope everyone had Merry Christmas &...
Sherri Coale - Former OU Women’s Basketball & Hall of Fame Coach, Writer, & Speaker On Following Your Curiosity, Daily Diligence, & Asking What Makes Your Heart Sing
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#89: For 25 years Sherri Coale served as the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Oklahoma where she is the winningest coach in OU his...
Nick Graham - Founder Of Nick Graham Player Development On The Art Of Listening, Sustaining Success, & Normalizing No's
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#88: Nick Graham is the founder of Nick Graham Player Development. He is regarded as one of the top player development specialists in the country work...
Sam Littlefield - President & CEO of Littlefield Agency On Building Culture, Effective Communication, and Leadership
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#87: Sam Littlefield is President & CEO at Littlefield Agency. They specialize in digital marketing for B2B companies—reimagining all things mar...
David Mason - Founder Of Elev8 Hoops On Embracing Failure, Taking Action, & Just Do It
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#86: David Mason is the Founder of Elev8Hoops. He has helped train NBA players like Joel Embiid, Jason Tatum, Tyler Herro, & many others. David st...
Brad Lomenick - Author, Speaker, & Leadership Consultant On H3 Leadership, Identity, Calling, & Assignment
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#85: Brad Lomenick is a leadership consultant, speaker, and the founder of BLINC Consulting. He is also the author of The Catalyst Leader: Eight Essen...
Eric Maddox - Former US Special Ops, Author, & Speaker On Finding Saddam Hussein & Empathy Based Listening
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#84: Eric Maddox is a public speaker, author, and former special operations soldier. He was member of a Delta Force Special Operations team that was p...
Chris Hart - CEO Of The Brave Coaching Group On Accountability, Competitive Spirit, & Choosing Hard
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#83: Chris Hart is the Founder of the Brave Group Coaching. He works with business executives, athletes, coaches, teams, and organizations with the fo...
Todd Gongwer - Author, Speaker, & Business Leader On Finding Your Why & Lead For God's Sake
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#82: Todd Gongwer is an author, speaker, entrepreneur and former 3 time national champion college basketball coach. He is the author of the best-selli...
Lars Gwartney - Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Advisor On Persistence, Clarity, & Building True Wealth
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#81: Lars Gwartney is a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. Through his work at Northwestern Mutual he helps his clients improve their qualit...
Rick Byrd - Former Belmont University & College Basketball Hall of Fame Coach On Treating Others With Respect, Building Great Teams, & Sustaining Excellence
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#80: Coach Rick Byrd is the former Belmont University men’s basketball head coach. During his time coaching he won over 805 games as a head coach, w...
Jeremie Kubicek - Co-Founder Of GiANT, Bestselling Author & Keynote Speaker On The Peace Index: A 5 Part Framework To Conquer Chaos & Find Fulfillment
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#79: Jeremie Kubicek is a powerful communicator, serial entrepreneur and content builder. He creates content used by some of the largest companies aro...
Brian Wagers - Partner Of Elevate Commercial Investment Group On Taking The Next Step, Multifamily Real Estate Investing, & Becoming The Best Version Of Yourself
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#78: Brian Wagers is a partner with Elevate Commercial Investment Group. Elevate has acquired over 6,000 units and has over $400,000,000 in assets und...
Alan Stein Jr - Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, & Performance Coach On Raising Your Game, Sustaining Your Game, & Overcoming Burnout
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#77: Alan Stein, Jr. is a keynote speaker, author, and coach. He teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance in sports and busines...
Alex Demczek - Bestselling Author & Keynote Speaker On His New Book "The Sale", Building Trust, & Leading With Integrity
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#76: Alex Demczak is a top keynote speaker and bestselling author. He frequently delivers keynotes and conducts training programs based on The Power o...
Jill Donovan - Founder of Rustic Cuff On Having A Possibility Perspective, The Narrative You Tell Yourself, & Just Do It
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#75: Jill Donovan is the founder of Rustic Cuff. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland; was raised in Pensacola, Florida; and graduated from Oral Robert...
Jordan Montgomery - CEO Montgomery Companies, Speaker, & Performance Coach On Building Relationships, Growing In Boldness, & Living Life By Design
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#74: Jordan Montgomery is the owner of Montgomery Companies. He is a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include busin...
Ryan Hawk - Learning Leader Show Host, Author, Speaker, & Leadership Advisor On Preparation, Consistent Discipline, & The Pursuit Of Excellence
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#73: Ryan Hawk is the host of The Learning Leader Show. He has recorded more than 475 episodes over the past 7 years. Forbes called The Learning Leade...
Kirby Andersen - Facilitator & Coach With Intentional Churches On Overcoming Trauma, Intentionality, & Building A Strong Family
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#72: Kirby Andersen is a Coach & Facilitator with Intentional Churches. With over 40 years in leadership Kirby loves to encourage leaders and equ...
Clay Martin - NFL Referee On Always Giving Extra, Leadership, & His Journey To The NFL
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#71: Clay Martin is currently an NFL referee. Growing up in Tulsa, OK Clay was a great athlete at Nathan Hale High School. After high school, Clay ha...
Jeremy Hudson - CEO of Specialized Real Estate Group On Servant Leadership, Humility, & Developing Real Estate That Lasts
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#70: Jeremy Hudson is the CEO & partner at Specialized Real Estate Group. He leads the company, playing a key role in design and development of ne...
Chad Busick - Author, Speaker, & The Championship Mindset Host On Building A Championship Mindset & Realizing Your Full Potential
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#69: Chad Busick is an author, speaker, & host of the Championship Mindset podcast. He is a former collegiate soccer player and graduated with a d...
Connor Baxter - Lead Pastor At Onward Community Church On Mission Driven Leadership Through Values, Culture, & Service
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#68: Connor Baxter is the lead pastor of Onward Community Church in Frisco, Texas.On the show Connor dives into his own story of growing up. Connor wa...
Sean Kouplen - Regent Bank Chairman & CEO On Leading Through Empowerment, Time Management, & Prioritizing What Is Most Important
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#67: Sean Kouplen is currently the chairman and CEO of Regent Bank. Not only has he exceeded the billion dollar mark in his business, but most recentl...
Clay Wilson - University of North Texas Men's Basketball Coach On Pursuing Your Dreams, Being Uncommon, & Reaching Your Potential
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#66: Clay Wilson is currently on the mens basketball coaching staff at the University of North Texas. Before North Texas he was an assistant coach at ...
Tyler Thorne - Vivint Sales Manager & Host Of The Money Game Podcast On Sales, Building Systems, & Taking Control Of Your Life
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#65: Tyler Thorne is the Sales Manager for Vivint Smart Home. He has managed over 18 million in direct sales, trained over 100’s of sales employees,...
Luke Pent - Co-Founder of Jetstream Oil & Gas On Taking Calculated Risks, Embracing Failure, & The Paradox Of Faith
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#64: Luke Pent is the Co-Founder of Jetstream Oil & Gas, as well as Jetstream Capital, based in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2004 Luke formed Pent Energy...
Jimmy Dykes - ESPN College Basketball Analyst On His Book The Film Doesn't Lie, No Excuses, & Leadership
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#63: Jimmy Dykes is a college basketball analyst for ESPN. He became an on air personality for ESPN's coverage of mens college basketball in 1995...
Jan Thetford - Mary Kay National Sales Director On Failure, Family, & Going All In
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#62: Jan Thetford is a National Sales Director for Mary Kay. Jan grew up in Lubbock, Texas and eventually chose to go to college at Texas Tech Univers...
Damon West - Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, & Professor On His Story From A Life Sentence In Prison To Being A Change Agent & Becoming A Coffee Bean
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#61: Today we have Damon West on the show. Damon is a best selling author, keynote speaker, and college professor. He travels all over speaking to tea...
Will Karstetter - Co-Founder of Spark Equity Group On Building A Successful Business Through Focus, Discipline, and Action
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Will Karstetter on the show. Will is the Co-Founder of Spark Equity Group. Over the last few years Will has quickly scaled his company a...
Nik Rule - William Penn University Athletic Director On Decision Making, Leading In Crisis, & Having A Explorer Mentality
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#59: Nik Rule is the athletic director at William Penn University. Under his leadership William Penn has become one of the top programs in the country...
Matt Reynolds - Cincinnati Reds Shortstop On Building Confidence, Focusing On The Process, & Never Giving Up
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#58: Today we have Matt Reynolds. Matt is currently a major league baseball player with the Cincinnati Reds.Matt grew up in Tulsa, OK. He excelled at ...
Jared Andersen - Co-Founder of Sixthday Properties On Building A Business, Purpose, & Asking What If?
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#57: Jared is the cofounder of Sixthday Properties, a extremely successful home building and developing firm based out of Tulsa, OK. Jared grew up wi...
David Nurse - Top 50 Keynote Speaker, Author, & Coach On Belief, Breakthrough, & Embracing Who You Are
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#56: Today we have David Nurse. David is a top 50 world wide keynote speaker, best selling author of his books Pivot & Go & Breakthrough, host...
Kevin Landreville - Founder of Collaborative Coaching On Coaching Coaches, Emotional Intelligence, & Building People Up
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#55: Kevin Landreville is the Founder of Kevin Landreville Collaborative Coaching. Kevin has been a coach for 20 years and worked alongside some of th...
Sarah Young - Director of College Women's Golf with Global Golf On Identity, Faith, & Overcoming Adversity
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#54: Sarah Young is the Director of college women's golf ministry with Global Golf. Sarah grew up in New Zealand and moved to Stillwater, OK on...
Howard Behar - Former Starbucks President On Building Starbucks, Values, & Living On Purpose
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#53: Howard Behar is the former Presidents of Starbucks Coffee. During his time at Starbucks he helped the company grow from 28 stores to over 15,000 ...
Dave Kraft - Best Selling Author, Speaker, Life & Leadership Coach On Habits, Discipline, & Becoming A Leader Who Lasts
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#52: Dave Kraft is a best selling author, speaker, life & leadership coach. He has coached hundreds of leaders from business to faith all over the...
Matt & Leslee Holliday - MLB Player & Hosts of The Table 40 Podcast On Marriage, Faith, & Enjoying The Present
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#51: 7x MLB All-Star & hosts of the Table 40 podcast, Matt & Leslee Holliday share their journey, as well as lessons in faith, marriage, leade...
Horst Schulze - Co-Founder of the Ritz Carlton & Capella Hotel Group On Service, Leadership, & Excellence Wins
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#50: Horst Schulze is the Co-Founder of the Ritz Carlton & Founder of the Capella Hotel Group. He is also author of the book "Excellence Wins...
Charlie Saxon - Professional Golfer On Enjoying The Moment, Taking Ownership, & Playing The Long Game
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#49: Charlie Saxon is a professional golfer currently on the Korn Ferry Tour. Charlie grew up around the game, as well as playing other sports. His p...
Dr. Nathan & Dianne Baxter - Founders Of Real Coaching Success On Marriage, Executive Leadership Coaching, & Getting Un-Stuck
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#48: Dr. Nathan Baxter and his wife Dianne are the founders of Real Coaching Success and authors of the book Real Coaching Success: What it Takes to B...
Lee Cockerell - Former Disney Executive Vice President On Service, Systems, & Leadership
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#47: Lee Cockerell is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort. “As the Senior Operating Executive for t...
Chris Lofton - Pro Basketball Player On Confidence, Overcoming Cancer, & Serving Others
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#46: Chris Lofton is former Kentucky Mr. Basketball, Tennessee Volunteer, SEC Player of the Year, All American, and professional basketball player. I...
Andrew Denton - Businessman, Elder At Hillsong Church, & Author Of Kingdom Builders On How To Live An All In Life That Turns Vision Into Reality
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#45: Andrew Denton is a successful business owner, long time elder at Hillsong Church, and founder of Kingdom Builders, who has circled the globe shar...