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"You are never the 'only one' when you are an entrepreneur." Curiosity remains one of the most valuable tools in life.  Curiosity coupled with determination and follow through-- now we are talking about success.  Jacob Christian became an entrepreneur because of his incessant curiosity and the consistent follow through.  Jacob studied entrepreneurship, received the coveted Jabara Scholarship at Wi...

James Williams came back to Wichita USA because he knows the resources, the talent, the culture and the people are here to create a successful, meaningful life.   We get to talk about energy and the importance of all sources of energy in order to continue to create better lives for all people. James works with Black Hills Energy and Black Hills supports the energy needs of many customers in the mi...

Striveforbetter.com is really all that needs to be said.  This is a great entrepreneurial story.  This is a great Family story.  This is a great story about innovation and bringing choices to the marketplace. Austen Cohlmia brings a unique perspective and a strong work ethic to a Family business.  That strong division of labor is why they have been able enter the market with an innovative product...

"I've got to take responsibility for the part I control" Anyone can diagnose the obvious. Life is not that black and white. We are complex. Life is complex. We would all be better served being empathetic not because it makes you a benevolent human but because nuance is a difficult input for which to account. Jenny's book and her experiences bring value to those of us working at this thing we call...

Business can be tough. Entrepreneurship is tough.  Those who succeed, persevere and always have gratitude.  It is a joy to talk with Ashley Moore and Samantha Lucciarini together because they are living, daily examples of doing the work and accepting the results no matter how they come— that is gratitude.  A lot of important words apply to these women: courage, discipline, commitment, vulnerabilit...

Yes I love technology, but not as much as you, you see… and thank you Kip for the lead in because technology is more important to engage with more now than ever because it is in EVERYTHING we do.   As one of our guests pointed out, technology just 10 years ago was trying to figure out what wire plugs into what port so we can get our printer networked with more than one computer.   Today you are no...

"We (the US) are the best at creating 100% disease rates" -Dr. Patrick Garrett, Genomic Wellness of Beverly Hills "It's not 'cheap' to see me but its cheaper than sickness!" -Ashley Herring, ZenRX   Before any of us can accomplish anything in life we need to function.  And I am certain that the majority of us are not functioning as well as our bodies, minds and spirits can.  This takes education a...

"It's not what you know, it's how you know it." One of the most important things in life is clear thinking.  Our friend Andrew Garvey has lived his life with curiosity and deep thought and by his own admission that is not about clear thinking-- that is about living life experiences.  And when you have LIVED and your journey has filled your heart and mind, the time comes to BE.  Andrew talks with u...

Solving real problems cannot be done with a Top/Down strategy.  You can manage problems Top/Down but you do not solve anything.  Problem solving requires people relating to one another so the very thick layer of Irrational-Ego-Fear-Ignorance that befalls each of us is trimmed away through dialogue.   Americans For Prosperity seeks to educate people through a grassroots campaign— relating to people...

"I wish I had known about Entrepreneurship earlier." The reason a Founder is so incredibly unique and incredibly difficult to be is because it's more than just the idea that you must pursue. You create the culture, you create the pathway, you create the Team and you are the one who must keep things going when everyone else thinks it's over.  A Founder has to be incredibly thoughtful, persistent an...

"With opportunity comes obligation…" I am grateful.  I have incredible people in my life.  And one of those incredible people is Dr. Randy Mijares.  Randy's perspective on life is shaped by his experiences and his awareness of the opportunities he has been given and that those opportunities require you to take action every day.  He is a Medical Doctor, a Coach, Author, Entrepreneur— his greatest a...

"When you stop, that's when you die" We talk to people who do difficult things at the highest level. Today we talk to a man who has done very dangerous things at the highest level all in the name of defending the freedoms that we have in the United States of America. Sergeant David Thomas (retired) spent a career in service to our country because he felt the calling to do so. But it's the things h...

"We need the right person for the job." Entrepreneurs know this better than anyone and it is critical that you do not make the wrong hire.  It costs time, money, productivity and advancement of the cause.  True Free-Enterprise embraces this as fact.  When you don't, there are consequences.  Let's apply that standard to elections— especially State and Local.  Primaries are coming up the first Tuesd...

People who do difficult things at the highest level are often the most thoughtful and confidently patient in their pursuits.  Ashley Herring has a deep commitment to the difficult things she does every day— working with clients on living the most positive functioning lives that they can.  It is an individual pursuit and Ashley's work gives people incremental improvement, which is the most sustaina...

Chris Callen has the courage to be a Founder.  Take an idea and make it live.  This is what Entrepreneurs do.  Chris also has the courage to get out of the way so that his idea can live.  His honesty about the things that he did, the mistakes that he has made, the failures he has lived, writes the story of an entrepreneur who will succeed.  All of his experience has given him a wisdom and an adapt...

Entrepreneurs will get to their goal, eventually.  Jason McKenney began his 20 years after banging his head against the Corporate world and its Hierarchical approach.  He made the leap, listened when he asked himself "Is it in my heart?" and dropped in on free enterprise with his Skatepark and Outfitter— The Board Awakens!   Nothing in this life is going to be easy so you might as well pursue a ma...

Markets are better when they remain free. Trouble is, human nature gets in the way— or shall I say human EGO.  The need to control should be tempered by the need to cooperate.  And the best cooperation is free exchange of goods, services, ideas, love and attention to the well being of others.  We are grateful that the incomparable Dr. Dix is here to talk about why Free Markets help us achieve our...

When a product is great you work tirelessly to bring it to market.  DARI Motion is a technology that can change the way we all think about how you move and the result is an optimal life.  If you cannot move, life is very difficult.  If you cannot move properly, you may not even know it.  Our bodies are not meant to be in pain so if you experience chronic pain there is a high probability that you s...

Fore!  Now of the tee Coach Roy Turner, Director Wichita Open and Dr. Brian Pate, Chair of Pediatrics for KU Med.  Gentlemen, play well.  They play well— not on the golf curse— but in the Greater Wichita Community and they are working hard on their game every day.  The benefit, the Greater Wichita Community and children who need resources to live better/healthier lives.  The partnership between th...

Brett Harris spent nearly 30 years in the communications business.  The skills he developed as Radio and TV personality have been crucial to his shift into real estate and cannabinoids.  It requires a master communicator when talking with people about optimizing their health.  The Cannabis world is confusing.  Harris has helped CBD entrepreneurs all over the United States secure retail space and e...

Addiction affects everybody.  Our brains are wired for survival and that means we use coping mechanisms.  Addiction can result when we do not know how to cope properly.  The antidote is human connection.  It's hard to connect when reeling in addiction. Mirror Inc. Has been helping people improve connections for the last 50 years.  We are so grateful for the work they do.  Our mental health is prim...

Show me your friends and I will show you who you are.  Commander Kirk Lippold, United States Navy (Ret.) is a friend of our friend, Tony Mattivi.  Captain Lippold was the Commanding Officer of the USS Cole, the Destroyer that was bombed by Al Qaeda October 12, 2000.  Many believe it was the pre-curser to 9/11.  Commander Lippold and Tony Mattivi became friends as they worked together to bring the...

The best leaders have a willingness to share their vulnerabilities.  And when successful people lead with humility, those of us that are paying attention can learn and apply the lesson immediately.  Ryan Baty approaches his life with an awareness that we need each other to succeed.  That is what community is.  With a strong set of principled centered values one can live a life of service.  I am gr...

When markets are free, markets become more fair.  When people feel the deal was fair, the consequences are an improvement to human welfare.  Fair Market Health provides the service of transparency between you the patient and the medical service you need. It is the ultimate freedom; engage in trade between a willing buyer and a willing seller for a service.  And this is what Fair Market Health has...

"Litigation is serious business."   Leading your life as a prosecutor for the Federal Government is also series business.  You can say you did something with honor and integrity but we would rather see you do it with Honor and Integrity.  And that's what Tony did; for nearly 30 years he represented our country by enforcing laws and seeking accountability and punishment against criminals who wanted...