In this episode I welcome John Allender from Advantage Fire Protection back onto the podcast as a returning guest. In the first podcast with John (listen to Ep.64), he and I talked about his business and how he has built that up to become successful in its niche of business fire protection. I have had many listeners comment on how much they enjoyed my first episode with John. John is an absolute hard shot, he works hard and plays hard (living and breathing hunting, fishing and endurance motorbiking), he calls a spade a spade yet has a heart of gold. That is not to mention that the business he works is in leaves no room for error or complacency and requires dedication, focus and precision. So, what the heck does that have to do with a near lifelong practice of Seido Karate? Well, as it turns out a whole lot! John talks with me about how his practice of Seido Karate (he’s a 6th degree black belt nonetheless) has helped transform his personal and professional life even in times of extreme personal hardship and adversity. I would be being untruthful if I said I could have guessed where this conversation was headed but I did not see some of the amazing surprises that came to light when speaking with John about this life and some of the incredible things that happened to him on and off the mat. From a near death and out of body experience to being ripped off by a former business partner and close friend of 25 years this one has some much to unpack in it. As if that wasn’t enough, John then talks about the positive impact that the practice of Karate can have for young and old before wrapping up with his plans for the future. I could not think of a more fitting episode to be numbered 99 because this man has used more than a couple of his 9 lives and lived to tell the tale. And what a tale it is!

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