The Road Less Babbled

In the last episode of 2021 we (Jovica, James & Drew) have our annual discussion about what we learned this past year, our own head trash, and our 2022 goals. Reach out to Drew Hull:  IG: @drew.hull   Reach out to James Gilreath:  IG: @jcgilreath   Reach out to Jovica:  IG: @asap_jovi  LI: linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic

Tre Killian is a man who hates small talk and loves having a pony tail.  When he’s not busy engaging in deep conversations he’s helping folks with their finances.  He joins Jovica this week to discuss the meaning of life… or at least how not be terrible at life. Connect w/ Tre: IG: @trekill53 LI: linkedin.com/in/trekillian Connect w/ Jovica: LI: linkedin.com/jdjurdjevic IG: @asap_jovi Mu...

Matt Sinkovitz has been a practitioner and teacher of personal & spiritual development for over a decade. An avid student of mindfulness and meditation, Matt graduated from the Blue Mountain School of Mindfulness Arts seminary program in May 2018, with a Masters in Buddhist Ministry, and was ordained Osho (priest) in May 2019.  In this capacity, he now services as a spiritual guide and in...

Angus Nelson is a speaker, coach, and facilitator. He’s spoken at corporate headquarters for Walmart, Whole Foods, Coke, and BMW. He also hosts the podcast “Up In Your Business.”  Angus is a High Performance Coach For Men.  Helping men reclaim their personal power & design their fastest road to new success. Connect w/ Angus Nelson: LI: linkedin.com/in/angusnelson Web: angusnelson.com...

Daniel Allison, aka the Average Dude, joins Jovica for a discussion about life, growth, and overcoming challenges this week.  Daniel lives in South Carolina and when he’s not doing his day job of selling heating, air, and plumbing services he’s interviewing folks for his podcast “Conversations with The Average Dude.” Connect w/ The Average Dude: LI: linkedin.com/in/daniel-allison-a7103828 Pod...

About Grand Welcome - Nashville & Steven Brown: Grand Welcome Nashville is owned and operated by Steven Brown - a Tennessee native and U.S. Army Veteran. Steven is passionate about the community of Nashville and transforming the tourism industry through short-term vacation rentals. He believes Nashville should feel like home to anyone who visits the musical city. Steven is a proud member of th...

Anthony Eaton is a certified Human Resources professional, writer and author of Leadership Conversations. In 2013 Anthony started a motivational blog posting an inspirational quote of the day. Soon after, he launched a website where he posted leadership focused interviews quickly . Over time, this evolved to include articles and other interviews focused on women in leadership and those who have se...

Patrick Huey is an armchair historian and Investment Advisor. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh, concentrating in English literature and Military History before spending nine years as a U.S. Naval Flight Officer. There he spent extended time at sea, which gave him plenty of time to read, write and contemplate his next profession. Since he managed to accumulate almos...

Jeff Johnston was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is the President and co-owner of Premier Investments of Iowa, Inc. a wealth management firm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After the death of his oldest son, Seth, in 2016, he became an advocate for substance abuse and addiction. Shortly after, he joined the board of the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) in Iowa. He frequently speaks to groups, schools, a...

Jay Millar believes in the power and goodness of men. Every day, men feel compelled to prove they are capable in work, education, school, sports, and life.  But how do they become capable?  Very few men intentionally invest in themselves to become the best husband, father, and provider we can be.  That is why Jay started "My Virtual Dad" to help men who want to find their way in thi...

Cole Rodgers is a minister of impact.  He’s a husband, father, professional, and founder of School of Man (SoM). SoM was created to reclaim a lost sense of manhood and brotherhood so many men now live without.  Cole’s mission is to help men quickly realize their full potential and change their life and thinking through a brotherhood of extreme accountability. Connect w/ Cole: Web: https://schoolof...

A Serbian American from Croatia, Aleksandar (Aleks) Djuricic immigrated with his parents to the Chicagoland area as a child, where he was raised with his brother, Djordje. Before law school, Aleks earned a B.A. in political science with a minor in professional writing from DePaul University and a post-baccalaureate certificate in paralegal studies from Roosevelt University. In 2017, Aleks and his...

Paige Carter considers herself to be a Florida-Tennessee hybrid native. Having spent the same amount of years living in both states, Paige would tell you her personality is sunny like the Sunshine State but ‘bleeds orange,’ like many who are alumni of the University of Tennessee. Following a 7-year journey to break into the Human Resources world, Paige has worked in various Human Resources functio...

O’Brian Woods has run a hedge fund and family office for over a decade. He previously held the series 65 for registered investment advisors and the series 3 for commodity pool operators. His passion for trading options and desire to help others learn inspired The Dorian Way. The Dorian Way is a trading philosophy that was adopted from the Volatility Hedge Fund called The Dorian Fund. The philosoph...

Steven Brown is a veteran, entrepreneur, and all around awesome guy.  He and Jovica sit down to discuss the shock of moving from inner city Memphis to one of the top public schools in the country, and how he overcame his own limiting beliefs about his own potential. In his professional life he is the Managing Director at Grand Welcome, a Nashville based Property Management Company. Connect w/...

Victor Briere, Ayurvedic Doctor, is the co-founder of the International Institute of Ayurveda. Victor is a gifted pulse reader specializing in ayurvedic diagnostic techniques and health counseling. His in-depth, individualized approach to health offers clients and students a detailed and encompassing perspective on the underlying causes of imbalance. Victor’s approach to wellness emphasizes the ro...

In this episode of the book club Jovica and James discuss the book "Irresistible" by Adam Alter which the rise of addictive technology and the business of keeping us hooked. Buy the book here -> https://amzn.to/2OjotD7 YouTube Link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIHsInUhlf4 Reach out to James Gilreath: IG: @jcgilreath Reach out to Jovica: IG: @asap_jovi LI: linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic

Nate Riggs is a USN veteran who served 10 years as a helicopter Search and Rescue swimmer and door gunner instructor. He was part of a small community that kept the highest standards and was willing to put it all on the line when duty called. Now he applies that same level of attention to detail to real estate - acting as an advocate and advisor to individuals throughout the process of buying and...

The world has been obsessing over a bunch of Redditors taking on Wall Street over the last week. So, naturally we felt the need to have two of our very own idiots who don't know what they are talking about discuss the GameStop frenzy. This is Money Talks, hopefully you learn something, but probably you won't. DISCLAIMER: Nothing here is to be construed as financial advice. Opinions are our own. De...

Roy Cook is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Philanthropist, and most recently the author of "A FOOL’S ERRAND - Why Your Goals Are Falling Short and What You Can About It."   His educational background is in mathematics and engineering physics, but he spent his early career as a marketing manager for Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati. He later became an entrepreneur and ran a national marketing comp...

Brendan Donelson has been helping clients realize their dream of homeownership since 1994. His self-developed “Smart Start” system specifically aids first time homebuyers and move-up buyers. Understanding that purchasing a home is about more than the interest rate, Brendan advises and counsels clients on five key areas in order to find the right home loan solution for them. Brendan also owns 21 re...

Dr. Kelly Henry is a retired chiropractor turned business and profit consultant. As the "Customer Experience Doctor" his focus has shifted from adjusting patients to helping clients eliminate problems while increasing profits. His new book "Define and Deliver Exceptional Customer Service" is available now. https://www.drkellyhenry.com/ Dr. Kelly's Book: https://amzn.to/3slKlxu IG: @drkellyhenry FB...

Some reflections on events of the last several days and 100 episodes of the podcast. Reach out to Jovica: IG: @asap_jovi IG: @manhoodpod LI: linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic

In the last episode of 2020 we (Jovica, James & Drew) have our annual discussion about what we learned this past year, our own head trash, and our 2020 goals. Reach out to Drew Hull: IG: @drew.hull Reach out to James Gilreath: IG: @jcgilreath Reach out to Jovica: IG: @asap_jovi LI: linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic

Brian C. Adams is the President and founder of Excelsior Capital, where he spearheads the investor relations and capital markets arms of the firm. He has 10 years of experience in real estate private equity. Prior to forming Excelsior Capital, Brian co-founded Priam Properties (an institutional real estate private equity sponsor) in 2010 and provided leadership and direction for the firm in connec...