Leveraging Success

What if the greatest nations — like the greatest lives — are defined not by coasting on past success, but by the courageous decisions they make at critical crossroads? In this powerful solo episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt delivers a stirring message as America approaches its 250th birthday. He challenges listeners to confront the current cultural drift, reclaim our Judeo-Christian fou...

What if the church stopped outsourcing care for the least of these to government — and started doing what we’re actually called to do? In this powerful episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Robert Loughery — real estate developer, former Bucks County Commissioner, and author of Building Redemptive Community. Robert shares his journey from Pennsylvania roots and decades in dev...

What if the greatest impact comes not from making waves, but faithfully riding the ones God sends? In this inspiring episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Vip Vipperman — missionary, entrepreneur, investor, and Managing Director at Eagle Venture Fund. Vip shares his remarkable journey from a bullied kid in Virginia to college ministry in Taiwan, underground church work in Chi...

What if the greatest adventures in life — and marriage — require walking through the hard parts to reach the view from the top? In this powerful episode of *Leveraging Success*, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Jeff Guenzburger — former trainer to professional athletes, former chaplain for the San Diego Chargers, and self-described “spiritual sherpa.” Jeff shares his remarkable journey from a Jewish u...

What does true faith look like when life gets chaotic — in business, sports, family, and culture? In this powerful episode of Leveraging Success , Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Tarik Black — former NBA forward for the Lakers and Rockets, now Senior Vice President of Business Development for an AI-powered housing firm in Los Angeles. Known as “Pastor Black” in the locker room, Tarik shares his journ...

You're committed to building a thriving marriage, but even the strongest partnerships can quietly erode under the pressure of high performance. In this powerful solo episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhart tackles "The Slow Fade" — the silent drift that ambushes many successful leaders and their marriages. He unpacks how good seasons can slowly turn into dangerous patterns if lef...

You're busy building, pushing, and believing for more—but what happens when God interrupts your plans with fire?** In this powerful episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhart sits down with Steven Nooner, co-founder of Superpowers. They explore the day Steven’s newly rebuilt equipment shed burned down minutes after he declared “It is finished,” and how that moment became a powerful lesson in...

What if the most dangerous conversation in your marriage isn’t the one you’re having — it’s the one you’re avoiding? In Episode 3 of the Thriving Partnership series, Jeff Gerhardt tackles the money conversation that entrepreneurial couples avoid most. He reveals why variable income, differing risk tolerances, and blurred lines between business and household wealth create hidden tension — and gives...

What if your work could be known for more than competence — but for genuine love and soul? In this powerful episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Michael Holmes, founder of Holmes Law Group in Dallas — a firm known as “Lawyers with souls.” Michael shares his raw faith journey, including how two bouts with cancer moved him from a “Sunday Christian” to a fully committed followe...

What if the biggest risk in your business isn’t moving forward — it’s staying exactly where you are? In this rich conversation on Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Josh Doyle — co-founder of Uncharted Adventures, host of the No Longer Nomads podcast, and son of Tom Doyle. Together they explore the real challenges of scaling a business beyond bootstrapping: defining clear roles with...

What if the biggest source of friction in your marriage isn’t your personalities? It’s that nobody ever defined who’s in charge of what. In this practical solo episode of Leveraging Success (Episode 2 of the Thriving Partnership series), Jeff Gerhardt brings the proven Four Chairs framework home to your marriage and family. He shows high-capacity kingdom leaders exactly how to eliminate chaos by c...

What does it look like to lead when your life is full and your calling is still expanding? In this powerful episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Anderson Mohle—father of five, entrepreneur, and kingdom multiplier who’s scaling Connected Realty and his custom home business while building generational wealth systems that last for eternity. Anderson opens up about the routines,...

What if the greatest competitive advantage in your business life isn't your strategy, your team, or your capital? It's your marriage.
 In this eye-opening solo episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt kicks off a powerful 5-part series called “Thriving Partnership” by making the case that your spouse is your #1 asset—and most high-capacity leaders are quietly leaking value because they...

What if the greatest leverage in your life is getting your body, mind, soul & spirit fully aligned? In this special solo episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt gives you an inside look at the Priority Gathering—an intimate, coaching-focused event (not a conference) happening April 22–24 at Hotel ZaZa in Dallas. Jeff explains why your four “direct reports” (body, mind, soul, spirit) often...

What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next level is YOU?
 In this powerful episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Luke Crowley—executive coach at Novus Global, trainer, and keynote speaker who works with high-performance leaders to unlock what they’re capable of and produce results with exceptional ROI.
Luke shares his faith journey, the raw lessons church le...

You're busy. Maybe you're even saying the words out loud: "I'm overcommitted." But here's the real problem—it's not your discipline; it's that you don't have a filter. In this eye-opening solo episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt explores why your best "yes" needs fierce protection, and how the most impactful leaders aren't the ones sayin...

What if the reason you're burning out and feeling stuck in leadership is that you're sitting in the wrong chair? In this powerful solo episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt unpacks the "Four Chairs" concept—Work, Wealth, Woo, and Wisdom—and explains why most leaders default to the Work chair long after it's their highest contribution. Jeff shares how this framework fro...

In this solo episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt clearly breaks down the three most important tools for personal and leadership growth, explaining when and why you need each one. He shares powerful personal stories of how counseling rewired his past, how consulting delivered a game-changing system that turned around a struggling organization, and how true coaching draws out a thrilling, e...

What if the reason you're stuck isn't what you think it is? In this episode of Leveraging Success, host Jeff Gerhardt teams up with Rob Dayton to unpack the power of mindset, vision, and identity in breaking through self-imposed limits. Drawing from their experiences at the Meta Performance Institute and insights from Beyond High Performance, they explore how shifting beliefs can unlock yo...

What does it take for a marriage to not just survive the ups and downs, but become the jet fuel for your God-given purpose? In this heartfelt episode of Leveraging Success, host Jeff Gerhardt sits down with his wife Heather to share a candid, behind-the-scenes look at their 30+ years of marriage—from hilarious Valentine's Day mishaps to navigating stress, growth, and kingdom impact. Jeff and H...

It's time to gather and reignite your calling! In this special episode of Leveraging Success, host Jeff Gerhardt extends a personal invitation to The Master's Program alumni and potential participants for the Priority Gathering—an transformative event designed to sharpen leadership, foster community, and align your life with eternal impact. Jeff shares the vision behind this three-day expe...

What if disagreeing could actually strengthen your leadership, unity, and mission—whether in faith, business, or family? In this solo episode of Leveraging Success, host Jeff Gerhardt explores the powerful concept of "disagree and commit," challenging the myth that niceness means avoiding conflict. Drawing from Scripture, personal experiences, and real-world examples.
 Jeff discusses how...

Are you holding onto tasks that drain your energy and distract you from your true calling? In this episode of Leveraging Success , Jeff Gerhardt talks with Jason Glenn, a faith-driven wealth strategist and ministry leader, about the leadership discipline of “neglect”, letting go of non-essential responsibilities to focus on your strengths and empower others. Jason shares insights from his move to...

What happens when success gives you options, but you're left wondering how to invest the second half of life in what truly lasts—family, faith, and eternal impact? In this episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Chadd Hodges, entrepreneur and faith-driven leader, to explore the transition from building businesses to stewarding a legacy centered on marriage, fatherhood, and...

What if God calls you to step into a bigger assignment, but the business you've built over nearly 20 years still demands your full attention? In this raw and vulnerable episode of Leveraging Success, host Jeff Gerhardt coaches Kingdom entrepreneur and leader Selah Binno through a pivotal decision: whether to sell a major revenue-generating division of his company to fully embrace his new role...