Win At Home First

Do you have empathy? It can be quick to just say "yes!" But do you really? When a direct report's numbers are suddenly down, are you quick to say in your mind, "What the heck is going on here?!" Or do you think to yourself, 'I hope they are okay.' then follow up with the right questions? This is easier for some leaders than others, which is understandable. However, today's guest Mike Payne explain...

Today's guest is full of bold decisions and actions. When you think of the packaging industry, you may think there's not much to it, like me. But today I sat down with Adam Peek, and he completely changed my perspective. This conversation may also change your mind about how you look at the sales industry. What decisions are we making in our everyday lives that may or may not fully align with our v...

From sales to coach, not only a coach, but a GREAT one. Coaching football made Calvin feel so fulfilled. Calvin lost both his grandparents within one week of each other. A conversation he had with his uncle shortly after changed the trajectory of his career. Today's episode is encouragement to quit chasing titles and do what God has put on your heart.   In this episode, you'll discover…  How Calvi...

Has God gotten your attention to pursue something that might seem intimidating? Todays Guest Nathaniel Sizemore was moved to write his book, but it didn't happen immediately. It was placed on his heart almost 10 years before it came to fruition. We talk about what happens when we listen to God's timing, and take the leap.   In this episode, you'll discover…  How he got into writing fiction. (3:45)...

How do our kids really feel? You may think you are communicating enough, but do they? I sat down with Kiley, my 20-year-old daughter. The day this episode was recorded, we went to lunch. I found out the way I was communicating was not what she wanted - and in turn, not what she needed. The way we communicate with our kids has to be in a way that they will receive it. If you have children of any ag...

How self-aware are you? Do you seek help when you know you need it? Do you even know you need help in certain areas? Today's guest DJ Moore shared many vulnerable moments about his experience with realizing he needed to change or needed help. I hope this episode inspires you.  In this episode, you'll discover…  How DJ was strategic with leading his business (1:30) "I dont shoot for 100%". (8:30) W...

Don't bench yourself. What does that mean? Kent Evans was once posed a great question: "What do you do when you feel yourself going backward?" He then went on to explain what we tend to do, and how that can be detrimental to our success. After answering this question, he had a line of men wanting to talk to him. Listen along as Kent dives into this subject, and how you can avoid benching yourself....

Do you struggle with the idea of integrating faith into your workplace? What does that even look like? Today's guest Sean Farrell encourages business owners who are strong in their faith to do just that. The balance that he instilled is key. Listen along as Sean walks us through how he was able to add faith into the workplace, and the feedback he has gotten! It may surprise you.   In this episode,...

You can "win" the people game. Are you invested in your team, more than you are in just solely making money? Or, are you dedicated to humanizing the experience your team has working with you? On today's episode, I spoke with Keaton Turner, the founder/CEO of Turner Mining Group, and we discussed how he keeps priorities in check, and employees happy while managing a large company.   In this episode...

Today's episode is a special solo episode! I just did my first silent retreat. I went to the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky for a silent retreat. I was there from Monday to Thursday. During that time, I had 3 conversations. One with a monk for spiritual direction. The other 2 were with a guy from my church. The rest of the time, I was silent. I was nervous going into it. I'm an extrovert. I love...

Throwback Wednesday! This episode of the Win at Home First Podcast was originally released back in 2021! My good friend Nick Spicher and I sat down and he interviewed ME. I hope you enjoy this change of pace, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts. In this episode, you'll discover…  Hate promoting yourself and your business? Here's why it's easier to do it at the beginning of your day (4:47) ...

God speaks in a whisper. (1 Kings 19) Can you hear him? How can you expect to hear Him if you're caught up in the noise of life? Is "being busy" really an excuse, or is it a matter of priorities? Often, it's not about lacking time, but how we choose to spend it. The same person who says they're too busy for the gym might easily spend hours watching TV. Success comes down to discipline and intentio...

I was fired. You most likely know my story, and how getting fired really kick-started my career as a coach. Today's guest Aaron Coalson has a similar story, but with many more twists and turns. His vulnerability throughout the episode on mental health is inspiring. Sometimes we may hide our true struggles out of fear, but the emotions Aaron had to go through, are something I think many will resona...

Are you afraid of your own success? Comfort is just another word for fear. We are aware of what things frighten us, our headtrash holds us back. It can stop us from being our best selves. It's easier to live in the shadows, it's easier to not put effort into what we have to live up to. But god created us to be great. He equipped us to be successful, yet we naturally want to stay in the background...

Color outside the lines… What does that mean to you? Sometimes, as leaders, we tend to do things 'just so.' We may not want to go with the flow or experiment with new ideas. Today's guest talks about the importance of being okay with iterations of yourself and situations. This may come with not "looking ahead," which goes against the grain for a lot of us. The reason why Will decides to not look a...

Are you hesitant to share your faith with those in your work circle? After today's episode, you won't be. John Brase talks about his experience sharing his faith with those he has worked with, and the positive effects it has had on his work life. Not only that, but how elements of that community still serves him today! It is my hope that this episode encourages you to lead with your faith close in...

Who are YOU? What is it that you want for your family throughout the different seasons? These questions are what my conversation with today's guest Jeremy Pryor revolved around. Not knowing who we are, or our core values can cause uncertainty for our families as a whole. When we don't date our spouse, it creates a level of insecurity for our kids. We discuss instilling a good value system from the...

You get to decide how great you will be.  Many of us know we want to win at home just as much as we do at work. But sometimes, we can fall into the trap of making a decision to win at work first, to ensure security. I sat down with today's guest Randy Gravitt, and we had such a great conversation about what we can do to make sure we win at home first.  In this episode, you'll discover…  What is th...

Today I sit down with Father and Daughter Tom and Christine Carmazzi, authors of "I love you more than..." This episode is so enlightening. Listen along as we talk about how just 10  minutes a day, changed the trajectory of where their life is headed now.  In this episode, you'll discover…  Why did they write their book? (2:05) Purposefully engaging for 10 minutes (10:18) 'You don't care" (13:16)...

As leaders, we are typically ambitious by nature. We may have multiple 'Shiny things' we want to go after. Coming up with the ideas isn't the hard part. It's finding a balance between our faith, families, and responsibilities. Today's guest Joe Haddad talks about just that. He is a leader in multiple organizations, has a young family, and is a man of faith. I believe many of us have a lot to take...

Have you ever thought of church as being intimidating to those who are new or returning to their faith? Today's Guest Mark Steller is helping fill that gap. Mark helped build Sports Ministry Integration, encouraging those who are not close to their faith, in an unconventional way. By finding a common ground in sports. But what can happen to your own faith, while working in a faith-based field? I a...

"God, do you really want me to leave the comfort and security of my job for this new opportunity, despite the risk?" I had such a great conversation with today's guest Kent Chevalier, the Pittsburgh Steelers Chaplain. So many of us enjoy the comfort our positions give us. So what happens when God tells you it's time to move on to something new when you aren't ready?  In this episode, you'll discov...

When was the last time you allowed yourself to have a child-like dream 'moment?' If you have kids, no doubt the parent in you is excited when they express their desires, their wants. Our guest Christine Jewell talks about the importance of sharing our dreams with our heavenly Father, in a way that breathes life into our wants, and into our positive desires.    In this episode, you'll discover…  Wh...

How could your identity tie into burnout? Today's guest Austin Adams talks about how he had a sense of false identity. He had the company, he had the money, he had the status. But his identity was tied to something that made him feel isolated. A love of money and lack of real purpose led him down a path that made him realize no amount of money is worth a lack of fulfillment, I know so many of us c...

"I gave up on the idea of being able to win at work, and at home." Have you ever felt this way? Today's guest Phil Nicaud gets real and vulnerable about his struggle to find the balance. It's not easy for anyone, especially leaders, to find a happy medium in these situations. We may rationalize that we are working hard now, to set our families up for the future. Sacrifice the now, for the later re...