Success is a Choice

The Day Jamy Got Fired

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's LEADERSHIP NOW episode, Jamy Bechler recalls the time he was fired as a college basketball coach. Jamy tells his story when he is intervie...

Turning Last $5 into Multi-Million $$$ Cupcake Business

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Francois Mignon was on the verge of homelessness when she used her last $5 to buy ingredients for cupcakes. After selling that batch to neighbors, she...

Content of our Character | MLK Day

15 Jan 2024

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In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler talks about MLK day and how we can best honor his legacy by living out the quotes w...

ESPN's Marty Smith (Best of 2023)

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marty Smith, one of the most recognizable ESPN personalities, talks with "Success is a Choice" host Jamy Bechler about NASCAR, great coaches, colleg...

2023 In Memoriam | Podcast Guests

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the Success is a Choice podcast network our host and leadership expert Jamy Bechler remembers the lives and impact of three of ...

Phil Hellmuth | 17x World Series of Poker Champion (REPLAY)

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since recording this episode back in 2018, Phil Hellmuth has won two more World Series of Poker Championships increasing his total to 17. When we ta...

Edge of Greatness

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode of the Success is a Choice podcast network is a presentation leadership expert Jamy Bechler gave at the 2023 "Edge of Greatness"...

ESPN's Recruiting Guru Paul Biancardi (REPLAY)

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a replay of one of most popular episodes from a few years ago. Paul Biancardi has great insights on coaching and recruiting. The transfer po...

Riley Gaines | 12x All-American Swimmer (REPLAY)

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a replay of one of our most popular episodes. Riley had an amazing career at Kentucky. Toward the end of the conversation, she shares a person...

2023 National A.D. Conference | Roundtable Discussion

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, "Success is a Choice" podcast host Jamy Bechler talks with a panel of high school athletic administrators who all had a part in p...

Mr. Frank

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the "Success is a Choice" podcast, host Jamy Bechler talks about Mr. Frank, the recurring character in his fictional books, and ...

Family-Friendly, Healthy Gaming | Bricks 'O' Brian

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you know a kid that loves video games or a parent with a kid who loves video games, then this is an episode you'll want to check out. This episode ...

10 Fun Thanksgiving Facts

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! In today's episode of the "Success is a Choice" podcast, host Jamy Bechler provides us with 10 of his favorite facts about the Ame...

RIP | former UT Athletic Director Mike Hamilton

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A few years ago, we had the privilege of talking with Mike Hamilton, the former University of Tennessee athletic director. He was a very well-respecte...

Why Success Doesn't Feel Like it Should ... and what to do about it

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Gassner Otting is today's guest and she's fiery, adventurous, and insightful.  She is one of the few guests to make an encore appearance on ...

Former New Orleans Saints Fullback Zach Line (replay)

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zach Line is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast, hosted by Jamy Bechler. Zach was an NFL fullback, most notably as one of the capta...

LSU Basketball Associate Head Coach | Bob Starkey

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This interview is a MUST-LISTEN if you are a coach or educator with the amount of nuggets of wisdom provided. Long-time basketball coach Bob Starkey ...

Priceline.com's Jeff Hoffman (replay)

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode with Jeff Hoffman is one of our most popular episodes. He is interesting and insightful. If you listened to this episode when it was fi...

former CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos (replay)

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a replay of one of our more popular episodes when we talked with a former CIA officer about the differences between real life and what we see ...

Daily Wire's Jake Crain talking sports

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Crain is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast, hosted by Jamy Bechler. Jake is the co-host of "Crain & Company.",  which is a dai...

Hoosier Gym Clinic Recap

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jamy Bechler once again took part in the prestigious Hoosier Gym basketball clinic. He and Matt Smith (United Basketball Plus owner and clinic directo...

Empower Youth Through Coaching

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jamy Bechler recently appeared on the popular "Generation Youth" podcast hosted by James McLamb. If you work with youth in any form or fashion, then y...

How Francois Mignon Turned her last $5 into a $10M Cupcake Business

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Francois Mignon was on the verge of homelessness when she used her last $5 to buy ingredients for cupcakes. After selling that batch to neighbors, she...

ESPN's Marty Smith

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marty Smith, one of the most recognizable ESPN personalities, talks with "Success is a Choice" host Jamy Bechler about NASCAR, great coaches, college...

3 Ways to be a Verbal Leader

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Author and Leadership Expert Jamy Bechler shares a few thoughts with us today on how everyone can be a verbal leader. He tells us that everyone can (1...

2 MINUTE DRILL: Integrity Matters

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story about a friend of his who chose to do what...

LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | "The Singing Superintendent" Brent Hoesing

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Brent Hoesing (superintendent of Lewis Central Schools in Iowa) is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOI...

Jamy Bechler Appears on NY Governor Candidate's Podcast

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a 20-second musical intro, you'll find an interesting conversation between leadership expert Jamy Bechler and Larry Sharp, a former New York ca...

Making every interaction count

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode of the Success is a Choice podcast network is a presentation leadership expert Jamy Bechler gave at the 2023 "Igniting the Next Gene...

2-MINUTE DRILL: Abbott and Costello

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler mentions the classic Abbott & Costello comedy skit "Who's...

PGA Mental Coach Dr. Rob Bell

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rob Bell, an 8x Author, mental coach to professional athletes, and Ironman athlete, talks with "Success is a Choice" host Jamy Bechler about buil...

R.I.P. Ed DeCosta (replay of Episode 50)

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday Ed DeCosta passed away and so we decided to re-release our interview with him from five years ago. Not only was he an expert when it came ...

LEADERSHIP NOW | Joe Thomas

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's LEADERSHIP NOW episode, Jamy Bechler talks about 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Joe Thomas and his amazing record of dependab...

NBA Coach Adrian Griffin (replay episode)

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a replay episode from 2020 when Adrian Griffin was the lead assistant coach for the Tornoto Raptors. We wanted to re-release this since he w...

Former Duke coach talks about Mental Health

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a replay of one of our more popular episodes from when former National Coach of the Year Joanne P. McCallie came on the show. "Co...

LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Keith Newman

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Keith Newman is the President of Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. Dr. Newman is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" s...

High School AD of the Year | David Marlow

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are re-releasing this interview from last year because David Marlow was just selected as The Leadership Playbook 2022-2023 Public School Athletics ...

Ben Curtis | 2003 British Open Champion (replay)

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the Open Championship, which means it's the last golf major of the PGA season. It also marks the 20th anniversary of Ben Curtis winning...

Administrator of the Year | Tiffany D. Tucker

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a replay episode of when Tiffany D. Tucker came on the "Leaders Growing Leader" segment. We wanted to re-air it since she recently was named T...

Fake News You Can Trust | The Babylon Bee's Editor-in-Chief

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Babylon Bee's editor-in-chief Kyle Mann waxes poetic with "Success is a Choice" host Jamy Bechler about The Babylon Bee and how they come up...

4th of July Facts

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Jamy Bechler shares some interesting (but probably useless) facts about the 4th of July. The "Success is a Choice" podcast networ...

Maxwell Leadership Executive VP Chris Robinson

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Robinson is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast, hosted by Jamy Bechler. Chris is Executive Vice President of The Maxwell Leader...

2 MINUTE DRILL: Conference Champions

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler takes a walk down memory lane and shares about winning a ...

LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Suzanne Crump

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne Crump is the Director of Athletics for Cowan (IN) HS and she is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHO...

Strength & Conditioning Consultant Mark Hoover

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Hoover is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast, hosted by Jamy Bechler. Mark is currently the Director of Athletic Performance at ...

LEADERSHIP NOW | Oxford Strong

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a replay of one of our more popular episodes. We wanted to re-release it since we interviewed Oxford HS Football Coach and former N...

Zach Line, former New Orleans Saints Fullback

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zach Line is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast, hosted by Jamy Bechler. Zach was an NFL fullback, most notably as one of the capta...

2 MINUTE DRILL: Drew Brees Adversity

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares Drew Brees' story of overcoming adversity to becom...

2 MINUTE DRILL: It is what it is

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about one of his least favorite phrases of all time...

College Sports Communicators | Will Roleson

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Roleson is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast, hosted by Jamy Bechler. Will is the Associate Executive Director of the College...

LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Dan Talbot (Polk Co. Schools)

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Talbot is the Senior Director of Athletics for the Polk County (FL) School District. He is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series o...

2 MINUTE DRILL: Taking Responsibility

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story from his career, as well as quotes from Ab...

Talking all things sports with Jake Crain (host of Crain & Co.)

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Crain is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast, hosted by Jamy Bechler. Jake is the co-host of "Crain & Company.",  which is a dai...

COACHABLE COACH | Lars Jorgensen (UK Swim Coach)

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Lars Jorgensen, the swim coach at the University of Kentucky.   "The Coachable Coach" series on ...

Are you living a WONDERHELL kind of Life?

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Gassner Otting is today's guest and she's fiery, adventurous, and insightful.  She is one of the few guests to make an encore appearance on the...

Two old buddies talking about coaching, leadership, basketball, and networking

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership expert, author, and speaker Jamy Bechler appeared as a guest on episode #46 of the "Hoops Coaching A to Z" podcast. This podcast is hosted ...

LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Keith Burke

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Burke is the Superintendent for Marion (IN) Community Schools and is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A C...

College Basketball Agent Brian Stanchak

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Stanchak (founder of the BDS Agency and agent for some of the top college basketball coaches) appeared on the "Success is a Choice" podcast to ...

2 MINUTE DRILL: Greatest Baseball Player Ever

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler tells the story of the "greatest baseball player ever" an...

Big Ten Chief of Staff Adam Neuman

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Neuman (Chief of Staff for the Big Ten Conference) appeared on the "Success is a Choice" podcast. Adam and host Jamy Bechler, discussed a variety...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Crisis Ready

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with @MelissaAgnes (Founder/CEO of Crisis Ready Institute). Together they ...

2 MINUTE DRILL: The hole in the sidewalk

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story from Portia Nelson entitled "Hole in the S...

Jennifer Sey talks about being Levi's president, her Netflix documentary, and being an elite gymnast.

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Sey appeared on the "Success is a Choice" podcast to talk about her amazing experiences and accomplishments. You'll find her story riveting....

Tonight's Final Four Games

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode leadership expert Jamy Bechler talks about that evening's NCAA Men's Final Four basketball games and how it's not always about the...

2 MINUTE DRILL: Comparisons

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about comparisons and putting our real lives up aga...

Family-friendly gaming tips for parents | Bricks 'O' Brian (replay)

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Saviano (aka Bricks 'O' Brian) joins host Jamy Bechler on the "Success is a Choice" podcasting network and together they talk about ... Tips ...

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | 2023 NCAA Tourney

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler talks about the 2023 NCAA men's basketball tournament in which none of the favorite...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Crisis Communication

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talk with Stephanie York (VP of Hennes Communication). They discuss a variety of ...

3 ways anyone can be a verbal leader

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Author and Leadership Expert Jamy Bechler shares a few thoughts with us today on how everyone can be a verbal leader. He tells us that everyone can (1...

LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Jean LaClair

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jean LaClair (Bronson High School AD & 2022 NFHS Volleyball Coach of the Year) is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS...

Grand Canyon University basketball coach Ed Schilling (replay)

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grand Canyon University plays Gonzaga on Friday of this year's NCAA Tournament. The last time GCU was in the tournament (2021), they nearly upset #2 I...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Making a career pivot

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with Brittney Ezell (Keller Williams Team Leader and former DI basketball ...

LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Karen Leinaar

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Leinaar (Executive Director of the MIAAA) is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. ...

Booker T. Washington Institute's Dr. Richard Johnson

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a replay of one of our more popular episodes. If you listened to it the first, you might want a refresher because Dr. Johnson makes some gre...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Sales Game Changer

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with Fred Diamond (Founder of the Institute for Excellence in Sales). They...

COACHABLE COACH | Matt Smith

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Matt Smith, the boys basketball coach at Gordon Lee (GA) HS.   "The Coachable Coach" series on the...

2 MINUTE DRILL: Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story about Super Bowl 53 MVP Julian Edelman and...

THE BABYLON BEE's Editor-in-Chief | Kyle Mann

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Babylon Bee's editor-in-chief Kyle Mann waxes poetic with "Success is a Choice" host Jamy Bechler about The Babylon Bee and how they come up with ...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Caring for a community

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talk with Rob Quam (Executive Director of the Lake Wales Care Center in Florida)....

12x All-American Swimmer Riley Gaines

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Riley Gaines (12x All-American and 5x SEC Champion swimmer) appeared on the "Success is a Choice" podcast. Together with host Jamy Bechler, they discu...

COACHABLE COACH | Leo Sayles

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Leo Sayles, the volleyball coach at Grove City College.   "The Coachable Coach" series on the Suc...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Sovereign Ideas

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with Laura DiBenedetto (Author of "The Six Habits", TEDx Speaker, and foun...

COACHABLE COACH | JP Nerbun

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is JP Nerbun, the author of "The Culture System".   "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a...

Overcoming Anxiety with Dr. Chloe Carmichael

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael joins host Jamy Bechler to talk about beating stress and overcoming anxiety.  She has plenty of good advic...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Flip the Switch

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with Eric White (Director of Special Projects for Micheal Burt Enterprises...

BOUND 4 Greatness

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jamy Bechler recently appeared on the "BOUND 4 Greatness" podcast hosted by Scott Garvis, an Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association Hall of F...

Jennifer Sey and Levi's Unbuttoned

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Sey appeared on the "Success is a Choice" podcast to talk about her amazing experiences and accomplishments. You'll find her story riveting. ...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Leadership Lessons from an Army Lt. Colonel

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel RaShaun Warren. What an honor it was to ...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Starting a school from scratch

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with educational consultant and prep school headmaster Johnny Graham. The ...

THE COACHABLE COACH | Ed Schilling

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Ed Schilling, the assistant basketball coach at Grand Canyon University.  "The Coachable Coach" s...

2 MINUTE DRILL: The Carpenter

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story about a retiring carpenter's final job and...

Video Gaming & Kids | Bricks 'O' Brian

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Saviano (aka Bricks 'O' Brian) joins host Jamy Bechler on the "Success is a Choice" podcasting network and together they talk about ... Tips ...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Modernizing Your Sales

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talk with sales expert (and one of the world's most interesting men) Steve Nudelberg on this week's episode o...

Director of College Esports | Michael Brooks

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Brooks is the Executive Director of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE).  NACE is a nonprofit membership association org...

COACHABLE COACH | Patrick Murphy

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy appeared on the "Coachable Coach" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. Together with hos...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Human Resource Issues

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Human Resource Issues can make or break a company. "The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with human resources ex...

Championship Mindset | Chad Busick

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of "The Success is a Choice" podcast, Chad Busick joined host Jamy Bechler to talk about having a championship mindset. Chad is the...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Look ahead to 2023

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler look ahead to 2023. They'll discuss ... Sports predictions New Year Resolutions ...

Jamy reveals who his first crush was while talking about his favorite movie

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Ruston Pierce debate a number of random lists of topics.   Time stamps and topics ... 1:45 ...

MAC Championship Football Coach Jason Candle

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This interview is from Father's Day Weekend 2022. We never intended for this episode to be released on our audio network as it was a live interview on...