Bourbon and Breakthroughs

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to achieve at the highest level unless it comes at the expense of your health and harmony. We have been conditioned into believing that to succeed we need to suffer and sacrifice. But what if there was a way to be ambitious and aligned? Kelly Brock is a recovering perfectionist and knows it's possible to live a life of peace and profit. Having run a successf...

The inclination to say yes to everything is understandable, but it isn’t necessarily empowering or right for your business. If you’re an entrepreneur – or an aspiring one – “no” can be the most important word in your vocabulary. Today’s guest, Andrea Crowder is the perfect example of what Relentless Growth seeks to showcase. She embodies the message that you can grow in your life, in your business...

In this episode, listeners can look forward to hearing from Kirk Mango, a champion athlete, and coach who also happens to be Chris’s father-in-law. Kirk was a Division 1 gymnast, a two-time college All-American, two-time Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame member, and he still holds the Northern Illinois record for the highest score on the still rings. In addition, he was the head coach of t...

Although hard work is the cornerstone to success, it is only one part of the puzzle. You need to lead with a servant's heart and have the desire to elevate those around you. One of the finest examples of this kind of leader is Dirk van Reenen, father, award-winning entrepreneur, international business consultant, and speaker. Along with launching and selling several startups, he was also one...

If you have ever considered working with a coach only to have your mind flooded with reasons why you should not, you are not alone! It is natural to have these thoughts because our brains are hard-wired to protect us. We can choose to act on these beliefs – which will only hold us back – or we can acknowledge them, let them go, and take action anyway. Getting out of your own way is not easy, which...

Stress is inevitable, and between the election and the pandemic, it is quite likely you are feeling a bit overwhelmed. So, how can you deal with stress? In today’s episode, Chris shares some of his top tips that will help you feel better right away. We hear about the trifecta that affects our state–physiology, focus, and language–and how we can tune into and alter these three aspects when we are f...

While many of us may think successful leadership is about scaling and making huge profits, effective leaders understand one thing better than anything else: People. To truly lead, you need to have insights into what makes your employees tick, otherwise, your business will continually fall short of any of its goals. In this episode, Chris unpacks the relationship between basic needs like due recogn...

The importance of asking questions cannot be overstated, whether it be to the discipline of coaching or your growth journey. In today’s episode, listeners get to hear Chris take the mic without a guest and weigh in on the importance of questions. For Chris, without questions, coaches can only advise their students, whereas by asking the right questions, students go on a journey of discovery which...

Participating in a live coaching session on air takes a lot of courage, and today’s guest, Megan Thompson, has stepped up to the plate. In this episode, Megan, who is an existing client of Chris’s, shares the current confidence roadblock she is facing. As someone who has already experienced a 60 percent increase in fulfillment in just five sessions, Megan has seen just how powerful coaching and be...

The path of a young entrepreneur is one fraught with challenges and the unknown, and RT Custer is a shining example of someone who has journeyed fearlessly and hopefully, coming up against almost unimaginable odds on the way. RT is the co-founder of Vortic Watch Co., a truly remarkable company who craft beautiful, custom watches in the US. RT's vision for the company was one where a watch was...

We may think that we know what we want our lives to look like, but are we simply chasing other people’s success or actually following our own bliss? Although this may sound like a simple question to find the answer takes some serious effort. Today's guest, Rob Murgatroyd, has not only put in the work to find true fulfillment, but he has helped countless others do the same. Along with being a...

The best in the world knows that learning never stops and that on the other side of every milestone is simply an opportunity for even greater growth and expansion. No-one is a better example of this insatiable desire for learning than today’s guest, the great Dr. Keith Waggoner. For more than 25 years, Keith has studied and developed patterns of success. As an expert in behavior dynamics, Keith ca...

While most people will try to convince you that life is complicated, today’s guest, Todd Paxton, does the exact opposite. He knows that the secrets to a happy and fulfilled life are simple. This does not mean that it is easy, but it’s undoubtedly within everyone’s reach. Todd is not only Chris' mentor, but he is also responsible for Chris' marriage and selling Chris his first home. In th...

Having someone in your corner that has sound principles around what you believe and where you want to go, both personally and professionally, can be a huge asset. A coach can help you do that, and Matt McCoy believes that coaching has added an enormous amount of value to his organization and employees, touching every facet of his work, relationships, and leadership. If you do not already know Matt...

As coaches, it’s so important to meet clients where they are. But it’s not always that simple to know what people’s standards are before you have even spoken to them. In this episode, Chris shares a framework that he uses to figure out his potential clients’ standards. We hear about the eight key areas he gets people to rank, including health, money, romance and relationships, career, personal gro...

We are mixing things up a bit today and have Lindsey back on the show for a personal exploration of Chris' journey thus far! We have heard your feedback and are answering your requests for more personal information and background, and we knew that having Lindsey on would mean getting a whole lot more of the juicy bits that we would not want you all to miss out on. So we are laying out this ep...

We often hear that life is short, and it is probably something most of us take this for granted. Today's guest, Brad Sea, is here to share his incredible story that will tug at your heartstrings and give you a good, swift kick in the pants to get out there and make the most of every moment. Brad is not only a good friend and inspiration, but he's also an amazing CEO. We hear about the mi...

Getting clear on the vision for your life can feel incredibly daunting, but once you gain clarity, every other decision you make will align with where you see yourself going. This takes discipline and the courage to show up for yourself daily, no matter how many times you get knocked down. Today’s guest, Wyatt Graves, is an extraordinary example of someone whose massive vision — helping everyone t...

It’s safe to say that this is one of the strangest years in history, and for college graduates entering the job market, things are certainly very challenging. Today's guest, Elon Kline, is one of these recent grads, and in the wake of the COVID-19 economy, he lost his job before even starting! He then did something he never thought he would have to do — He moved back home with his parents. Af...

Most of us probably have negative associations with the idea of conflict. Today's show flips this belief of its head and offers a new understanding of discord. Joining from the podcast closet once again is Chris’s partner in conflict, Lindsey Mango, who just so happens to be an incredible coach as well. In this episode, Lindsey talks about how her understanding of conflict has changed over ti...

Retiring at the age of 27 and making $15,000 of passive income sounds like a dream to most of us, and it’s an achievement today’s guest, Rachel Richards, does not take for granted. As a former financial advisor, real estate investor, and author, Rachel has helped thousands of millennials work their way out of financial despair by making the topic of money fun, entertaining, and simple. While it’s...

Life is always going to present you with challenges, and how you handle them goes a long way in determining your endpoint. These obstacles can either be insurmountable or opportunities to learn, regroup, and try again. Today's guest, Bryce Wilson, is an outstanding example of what it means to take on a challenge and continue to grow, and all at the age of 24! As the founder and CEO of two mul...

In this episode, your host Chris Goodman has a conversation with his spouse Lindsey about growing together as a couple. We often hear people share their frustrations when their partner does not have the same commitment to professional and personal growth as they do or doesn’t seem to understand the new direction that they are eagerly pursuing. Chris and Lindsey pull back the curtain on some of the...

Business owners are typically ambitious, goal-oriented people, and while these are important traits required for success, they have their drawbacks. Whatever our pursuit, when we are so focused on the bottom line and we are hooked on the end result, we forget to celebrate the journey. In this episode, Chris discusses the importance of separating our identities from our results. As a recovered chro...

Welcome to the first episode of the Relentless Growth podcast, and thank you so much for tuning in! In this introductory show, we set the expectations for this podcast with a sneak peek of what's to come. We get to know the host Chris Goodman, what it means to be a life and business coach, and the motivation behind creating this platform. This podcast is by no means a ‘sit and listen’ experie...