Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt Shoup

Alex Wells is a father, husband, and entrepreneur. He is the founder/owner of Imprint Digital, the marketing company that produces this podcast, and one of our proud sponsors. Growing up, he faced a volatile home environment due to his parents' tumultuous relationship and his father's struggle with substance abuse. After his parents split, a move to a small town proved challenging, with...

Mike Howard is a husband, father, and entrepreneur. After 16 years in law enforcement, Mike managed to replace that income in just 90 days with his new junk removal business. Starting with humble beginnings, Mike began his venture with one trailer and the simple task of picking up one couch. During our conversation, Mike delves into the intricacies of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance o...

Ron Worley is a husband, father, and serial entrepreneur. At the shockingly young age of 2, Ron's path was influenced by drugs, starting a cycle of addiction that would haunt him for years. Battling addiction, car accidents, and DUIs, Ron found himself at a crossroads, realizing that it was time for a change. With a determination fueled by survival and a desire for a better future, Ron made t...

Bob Younger is a devoted husband, loving father, skilled photographer, and dedicated law enforcement officer. Bob shares his journey of going from a full-time job to becoming a full-time business owner, and candidly discusses the challenges he encountered and the transformative power of pursuing one's passions. He opens up about the moments that ignited his creativity and drive as he discover...

Rob Bray is a Pastor, entrepreneur, husband, and father of six. Rob navigates the complexities of bi-vocational ministry with grace and purpose. Raised in the shadow of his father's absence, Rob learned the value of hard work and perseverance from an early age. Starting his career at Verizon, he quickly ascended the ranks, discovering his passion for business along the way. In 2017, Rob embar...

Daniel James Vandenberg is an entrepreneur, husband, and marketer hailing from South Africa. He embarked on a life-altering adventure by immigrating to America, a decision that brought with it a myriad of challenges and obstacles. Daniel shares his evolution from flipping thrift items online to navigating the intricate world of dropshipping. Faced with policy changes and unforeseen hurdles, he fou...

Justin Fleming is a dynamic entrepreneur, coach, and the innovative mind behind the groundbreaking app, MyPerforma. Arriving in Colorado with only $649 to his name, Justin found himself navigating the complexities of life away from home, and despite facing some massive challenges, his resilience and determination propelled him forward. In 2008, Justin embarked on a transformative coaching career,...

Mat Dinsmore is a seasoned entrepreneur, proud father, and the driving force behind Wilbur's Total Beverage Wine and Spirits. His journey into the world of business began in high school, where he launched his first venture in landscaping, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of entrepreneurial endeavors. In this candid conversation, Mat reflects on the unique challenges of owning a liquor sto...

Alyssa Wells is a visionary entrepreneur, devoted wife, and loving mother who has been on a journey of challenges and triumphs in recent years. Married in 2019 and welcoming her first child amidst the chaos of the pandemic in 2020, Alyssa grappled with the unique trials of parenthood during uncertain times. Alyssa also dabbled briefly in politics, adding another layer to her already diverse experi...

Chris Bruno is the CEO and Founder of Restoration Counseling and Restoration Project. Chris has a unique and diverse background in overseas missionary work, having spent years in Turkey growing and running missionary teams. It was during that time that he was able to dig deep into his story and faith, leading him to much of the work he does today. Restoration Project is a nonprofit organization th...

Justin Vetters is a Northern Colorado serial entrepreneur, who owns Alinea Coaching and Nova Tans. He is also a professional IFBB bodybuilder, and coaches many other professional bodybuilders. Justin shares how a personal, earth shaking event led him to realize that he wasn’t taking care of himself. This realization led to prioritizing his health and wellness, and his pursuit of business. He share...

Troy Pettyjohn is a northern Colorado husband, father, life-long martial artist, and co-owner of Northern Colorado Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense. As a result of severe bullying in his childhood, he sought an outlet in martial arts. That introduction became a lifelong passion for Troy, and he currently holds 4 black belts in 4 different martial arts. Troy opens up about his journey and what it took to...

Nate Mendel is an entrepreneur, long time friend and president of Mendel Construction. Nate shares his journey of moving to Colorado to jump into the construction industry.  The lessons from his first days in the trenches have stayed with him as he has grown his company over the past decades. Nate opens up about his struggles and the major challenges of growing his business, including facing near...

Richard Fagerlin is a Jesus follower, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and the founder of Peak Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in organizational health and effectiveness. Richard shares his story of growing up on a farm, and his initial introduction to leadership which took him on a lifelong journey to serve and teach others. He looks back on his entrepreneurial journey and shares some of...

Leah Johnson, a Loveland, Colorado native, wife, mother, author, and former Loveland City Council Member. Leah candidly shares her journey from addiction to accomplishment, shedding light on past traumas that led her to confront depression, substance abuse, and the realization of not living authentically. Through facing these challenges head-on, she embarked on a transformative journey to discover...

Meet Greg Birch, Jesus follower, US Army Veteran, serial entrepreneur, and fitness coach. Greg unfolds his journey from childhood military dreams to civilian life, discovering passion in sales and coaching. Yet, his path was laden with unresolved demons. Greg vulnerably shares his rock-bottom moment—a mental health crisis and suicide attempt. In that darkness, he found purpose. Now, Greg's in...

Justin Boling is a Jesus follower, father, husband and Northern Colorado entrepreneur.  He joins us today to shares his story of finding his passion, purpose and calling in the business and faith community.  Justin is an EOS (Entrepreneur Operating System) implementer, and shares tips and advice that both businesses and nonprofits can use to drive their business forward. He shares the ups and down...

Jon Holsten, a Jesus follower, entrepreneur, and Realtor in Northern Colorado, delves into his real estate journey after 17 years with the Fort Collins Police Department. He opens up about traumatic experiences prompting a deep dive into faith and mental health, sharing his struggles transparently. Jon offers advice for those facing similar challenges, insights into a successful real estate career...

Dive into this week's episode with Kris Hocum—Jesus follower, husband, father, ex-professional MMA fighter, and mortgage officer at 1st City Mortgage in Northern Colorado. Kris unfolds his incredible journey on the first-ever 'Hike of a Lifetime' on the Camino de Santiago in Spain in September 2023. Join us for tales of adventure and inspiration! If you are interested in an amazing...

Zeke Cortez is a Jesus follower, husband, father, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Supernatural Eats. Zeke shares his story of growing up in poverty in a fatherless home, his 14 years of drug addiction, and how, when and why he decided to turn his life around.  Zeke discusses his deep faith in God, and how he credits God with the success he has attained in raising a young family, launching and growing...

Shannon Truax is a Jesus follower, entrepreneur, flight attendant, registered nurse, self-professed adrenaline junky, and world traveler.  She is the founder of You Heart Life, and is known as the Integrative Nurse.  Shannon travels the country teaching US Border Patrol agents, and other professionals, how to live a healthy lifestyle. She shares practical tips for leaders in any industry to sleep...

Meet Joey McClellan—Northern Colorado entrepreneur, husband, film director, and devoted pursuer of personal development. Join us as he unveils the essence of his personal growth journey, offering wisdom on gaining perspective and continuously pressing forward. Joey emphasizes the significance of businesses creating content, establishing a digital footprint, and staying relevant in our fast-paced w...

Steve Skaer is a Northern Colorado entrepreneur, and the founder of Skyline Moving, Skyline Cleaning and Skyline Roll Off Services.  Steve has an incredible story of battling through drug addiction that started at age 15. He shares the ups and downs, the wins and losses and his continuing journey of pursuing sobriety and loving himself.  Steve also opens up about the lessons he learned in recovery...

My beautiful wife and best friend, and a dedicated Jesus follower—joins us in the studio for a deeper dive into our relationship. Explore our intentional approach to raising and parenting children while nurturing our marriage. From the differences in raising boys and girls to owning up to parenting mistakes, we share insights on carving out intentional couple time and fostering effective communica...

Meet Samson Jagoras—devoted Jesus follower, father, husband, and seasoned Northern Colorado entrepreneur. As the founder of Pain to Profits podcast, Clearly Acquired, and Pursuit Fitness, Samson brings a wealth of knowledge from the frontlines of leadership and business building. Join us as he unravels the secrets to greatness and the common pitfalls that many encounter. Discover invaluable insigh...