Relationships & Revenue Podcast

Episode 325 The Fighter's Mindset with Melissa Mae Jordy (Part 1) John talks with Melissa Mae Jordy — U.S. Air Force combat veteran, entrepreneur, speaker, high-performance coach, fight trainer, former bodybuilder and owner of multiple 9Round Kickboxing gyms, and author of The Fighter's Mindset: Transform Adversity Into Your Ally, and loving mother. Melissa is also a faith-based mentor and helps p...

John continues his conversation with Don Weber. They dig into body language, how to tell if someone is comfortable or stressed, and why leaders must learn to really listen and watch for small signals in people's faces and behavior. Don also shares some simple habits for better communication. In the previous episode, Don shared how he unexpectedly entered the world of intelligence, the dangers he f...

John talks with Don Weber — former intelligence operative, international information gatherer, former international diamond broker, global corporate trainer, communications expert, and leadership coach who has traveled to more than 90 countries and trained Fortune 1000 executives, political leaders, members of parliament, and senior leaders across Europe. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:...

John continues talking with Brad Beeler. Brad discusses how expert interrogators build trust with suspects, why understanding someone's perspective is essential for getting the truth, and how respect can open doors that force never can. He also shares some practical communication skills that anyone can use in everyday life and how his book,  " Tell Me Everything: A Secret Service Agent's Proven St...

John talks with Brad Beeler — retired United States Secret Service agent, former member of President George H. W. Bush's protective detail, polygraph examiner, keynote speaker, and author of the book  " Tell Me Everything: A Secret Service Agent's Proven Strategies for Earning Trust, Revealing Truth, and Communicating with Anyone." Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:53] - Br...

John continues his conversation with Christian "Boo" Boucousis. Boo explains his idea of Flawless Leadership, why destinations are more powerful than goals, how to find purpose in ordinary work, and how AI can be used as a coaching and leadership tool. In Part 1, Christian shared how his childhood dream shaped his entire life, how an autoimmune disease ended his fighter pilot career, and how he no...

John talks with Christian "Boo" Boucousis — former Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilot, CEO of Afterburner, behavior specialist, leadership keynote speaker, author of the best-selling book,  The Afterburner Advantage: How a Small Team of Fighter Pilots Transformed 3,500 Companies and Helped an NFL Team Win the Super Bowl , host of The Few Leaders podcast, and devoted dad. Through Afterburner,...

John continues his conversation with Kelly Chase. They discuss how saying "no" can create better opportunities and Kelly's personal faith journey, from being "spiritual but not religious" to developing a deeper relationship with God, and how it has shifted her mindset, habits, and work. In Part 1, Kelly talked about her experience on Netflix's "Love Is Blind," the emotional struggles that came aft...

John talks with Kelly Chase — mindset coach, host of the ChaseLife with Kelly podcast, founder of Goddess Magic, entrepreneur, social media influencer, and former cast member of Netflix's "Love Is Blind" Season 1. Kelly shares what really happened behind the scenes of the show, how she dealt with online hate after saying no at the altar, and the emotional toll of having millions of people judge he...

John continues his conversation with Michelle Campbell. Michelle talks about all the pain she went through, how she turned it into her purpose, and shares that she would never wish her painful experiences on anyone, but also would not trade them for an easier life. In Part 1, Michelle shared her journey to becoming a serial entrepreneur, the importance of understanding your relationship with money...

John talks with Michelle Campbell — serial entrepreneur with experience across real estate investing, horticulture (interior scaping), commercial trucking, and financial services, founder of  a social services non-profit organization, #Stability, author of Bluebird: A Memoir of Trauma, Heartbreak, and Divine Beauty in the Struggle , and a passionate advocate for helping people transform their rela...

John continues his conversation with Andy Crocker. In Part 1, Andy shared his journey to becoming an aerospace engineer, his career working on satellites, launch vehicles, missile defense, and lunar missions, and what it was like to compete with Elon Musk (SpaceX) and Jeff Bezos (Blue Origin) for NASA's lunar lander contracts. In this episode, they talk about what it really means to fail, lead, an...

John talks with Andy Crocker — aerospace engineer and executive with 30+ years experience across human and robotic exploration, hypersonics, and missile defense, contributed to NASA's Human Landing System, leadership development enhanced through coursework at Harvard Business School and The Wharton School, and author of The Unconditionals: Five Timeless Values to Live Without Limits and Ignite You...

John talks with Richie Parker — founder of Optimech Solutions, former NASCAR engineer, part of 9 NASCAR championship teams with Hendrick Motorsports, former Chief of Staff for the University of Virginia football team, and motivational speaker who inspires people to embrace challenges and own their road to success. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:30] - Richie's bio [02:30]...

John continues his conversation with Garrett Maroon. In Part 1, Garrett shares his journey from a low-paying job to building a successful business, the struggles he faced in the early days, how his mindset changed, and why relationships became the core of everything he does today. In this episode, they talk about date night as a non‑negotiable, being truly present with your wife and kids, and much...

John continues his conversation with Garrett Maroon. In Part 1, Garrett shares his journey from a low-paying job to building a successful business, the struggles he faced in the early days, how his mindset changed, and why relationships became the core of everything he does today. In this episode, they talk about date night as a non‑negotiable, being truly present with your wife and kids, and much...

John talks with Garrett Maroon — real estate entrepreneur, coach, founder of the 210 Collective (a community for Christian real estate agents), host of The Faithful Agent Podcast, author of The Balanced Breakthrough: Winning at Work Without Losing at Life , and devoted husband and dad of five.  Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:21] - Garrett's bio [03:41] - Garrett's journe...

John talks with Bill Cates — Hall of Fame professional speaker & TEDx presenter, financial services & referral marketing expert, wealth mindset coach, entrepreneur, author of The Hidden Heist: Stop Robbing Yourself of Lasting Wealth and seven other books, host of the Top Advisor Podcast, and a proud dad. Bill has spent more than 30 years in financial services, helping thousands of advisors bring i...

John continues his conversation with Dr. Jeremy Weisz. In Part 1, Dr. Jeremy shared his journey from chiropractic school to building several successful businesses. He also shared how relationships, giving first, and consistent effort helped him build meaningful connections and successful businesses. In this episode, they talk about creative ways people are using AI tools, the importance of date ni...

John talks with Dr. Jeremy Weisz — co-founder of Rise25, host of the INspired INsider Podcast, founder of a chiropractic care and massage practice, founder of a nutritional supplement company, and an entrepreneur who has been featured in Forbes for building several successful businesses. Through Rise25, Dr. Jeremy helps B2B businesses connect to their "Dream 200" clients. Listen to this episode to...

John continues his conversation with Dr. Shaurice Mullins. They discuss what it's like to help people on the worst days of their lives, her approach to helping people recover from disasters, and why being coachable is a total game changer. In Part 1, Dr. Shaurice shared her story from losing her home in a tornado to rebuilding her life and becoming a disaster recovery consultant. Listen to this ep...

John talks with Dr. Shaurice Mullins — founder and CEO of Shaurice Mullins International & Elite Disaster Consulting International, author of  The Invincibility Code: How to Shift the Trajectory of Your Life and Crystalize a New Reality , business strategist, board-certified holistic health practitioner, entrepreneur, coach, and disaster recovery consultant with 25 years of experience. Listen to t...

John and Elizabeth McCormick continue their conversation. They talk about building a speaking business, the P.I.L.O.T. (Potential, Implementation, Leadership, Optimal Performance, and Tenacity) Method for growth, and how stories and experiences help connect with audiences. In the previous episode, Elizabeth discussed her journey from the U.S. Army to becoming a speaker, the challenges she faced as...

John talks with Elizabeth McCormick — former U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot, speaker, entrepreneur, author of Bookability Factor: 67 Tips to Get You Booked and Paid as a Keynote Speaker, and The P.I.L.O.T. Method: The 5 Essential Truths to Leading Yourself in Life!, as well as wife and mother. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:08] - Elizabeth's bio and backstory [02:...

John talks with Amos Balongo — executive leadership coach, communications coach, keynote speaker, John Maxwell speaker and coach, corporate trainer, founder of Camp Ohana Foundation (nonprofit serving youth globally), husband, and father. Amos is also an international speaker who has traveled to 32 countries, speaking to groups such as the U.S. Navy, YMCA, United Nations, and U.S. Pacific Command....