Relationships & Revenue Podcast

Episode 227 Into the Storm with Kevin DeShazo (Part 2) In Part 1, Kevin shared his journey, from his non-entrepreneurial upbringing to founding BETTER and Fieldhouse Media, and the importance of developing mental toughness and resilience.  In this episode, he discusses his book Keep Chopping Wood and how seasoning wood parallels long-term growth. He also discusses the importance of consistent effo...

John talks with Kevin DeShazo — author, co-founder of BETTER, founder of Fieldhouse Media, keynote speaker, consultant for top leaders/teams on leadership, culture, mindset, and high-performance, husband, and dad. Kevin's new book, Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Advantage, is about building mental toughness and overcoming adversity. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] -...

John and Mary Beth continue their discussion. In the previous episode, Mary Beth shared her journey of overcoming childhood trauma, addiction, and adversity to become a respected judge and now a passionate advocate for recovery. Today, she talks more about the recovery process and shares her experiences to reduce stigma, offer hope, and guide others on the path to healing. Listen to this episode t...

John talks with Mary Beth O'Connor — retired Federal Administrative Law Judge, author of the book "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction," childhood trauma survivor, addiction overcomer (sober since 1994), board member of the SHE RECOVERS Foundation, trainer, speaker, and wife. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:06] - Mary Beth's bio [04:01] - H...

John talks with Diana Lammerts – TV host, journalist, business strategist, entrepreneur, content creator, head of DL Media, and Global Director of Communications for the Global AI Council. Diana has also worked in radio and TV production. As Global Director of Communications for the Global AI Council, Diana helps businesses integrate AI into their operations to drive growth and efficiency. Listen...

John talks with AJ Adams — author of The Bible Business Blueprint, founder of the Gospel Patrons Community, CEO of Thousand Hills Consulting, marketing expert, speaker, coach, husband, and father. Through his company, AJ helps people grow their businesses and give generously to make a positive impact in the world. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and AJ's bio [02:16] -...

In the previous episode, John and Dr. Keira Barr discussed her journey into the field of dermatology and how her skin changes led her to discover the interconnectedness between the mind, body, and skin. Today, they discuss the importance of curiosity, compassion, and connection for healing and how these impact skin health and our overall well-being, relationships, and business. Listen to this epis...

John shares his thoughts on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13th, 2024. While the bullet only grazed his ear, the incident shook the nation. John opens up about his reaction to the news and how it made him reflect on the current political discourse in America. He stresses the importance of treating those who have opposing vie...

John talks with Dr. Keira Barr — a dual board-certified dermatologist, menopause specialist, author of The Skin Whisperer: A Dermatologist Reveals How to Look Younger, Radiate Beauty, and Live the Life You Crave , speaker, educator, skin cancer survivor, wife, and mom. The two discuss the interconnectedness between the mind, body, and skin and the importance of taking a holistic approach to health...

John talks with Wade Thomas – executive and business coach, consultant, speaker, author of From the Heart: Achieve Epic Results With an Approach That Works, and host of the Aim to Win podcast. Wade helps people and businesses achieve their full potential through compassion, empathy, and strategic business practices. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:30] - Wade's background...

In this episode, John and Maria continue their discussion. They talk about the strategies introverts can use to work through their fear of public speaking, how to boost confidence during presentations, details of her coaching programs, and how she helps ambitious introverts improve their speaking and networking skills and advance their careers. In the past episode, Maria shared her journey from a...

John talks with Maria Malik — corporate speaking coach, host of The Introverted Speaker Podcast, YouTuber, entrepreneur, and wife. Maria helps corporate introverts overcome their fear of public speaking in the workplace, give memorable presentations & excel at impromptu speaking through coaching.  Listen to this episode to learn more:  [00:00] - Intro [01:00] - John's book update [01:40] - Maria's...

John talks with Danielle Fette — Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of FetTech. Danielle started as a nurse, then moved to pharmaceutical sales and became an expert in regenerative medicine. Danielle and her husband created FetTech to innovate freely in healthcare. They developed unique healing products like Xcellistem Wound Powder and ReyaGel, which can shorten the time needed to heal w...

In Part 1, John and Christine discussed the events that shaped Christine's views on love and relationships. They talked about how she overcame past traumas, learned more about herself, and forgave those who hurt her, including herself. In this episode, they delve deeper into relationships, the challenges both men and women face, the importance of emotional connection and physical intimacy, and bui...

John talks with Christine Jewell — author of Drop the Armor: Release the Past, Ignite Your Faith, and Unlock an Extraordinary Life, host of the Breaking Chains Podcast, certified executive coach, holistic health coach, entrepreneur, speaker, wife, and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more:  [00:00] - Intro and Christine's bio [01:37] - Christine's backstory [03:23] - Past incidents that impact...

In Part 1 of his discussion with John, Brian shared his inspiring story of overcoming childhood trauma and adversity and becoming a successful serial entrepreneur. In Part 2, Brian discusses the importance of coaching and how to identify the right coach according to your goals and business needs. They also talk about learning from failures and prioritizing holistic well-being and relationships alo...

John talks with Brian Will – an executive business coach, speaker, serial entrepreneur, 2x WSJ bestselling author, politician, host of the Force Multiplier Mastermind Podcast, and dad. Brian shares his journey of overcoming childhood trauma and struggling in high school, which led him to become a successful entrepreneur, author, and politician.  Listen to this episode to learn more:  [00:00] - Wel...

John continues his discussion with Steve Stratton. In Part One, Steve shared his experiences serving in the White House, Secret Service, and National Guard, and his transitions to defense contracting and writing. In this episode, they talk about Steve's writing career and the Shadow Tier series. Steve also shares valuable lessons on relationships, leadership, and personal growth. Listen to this ep...

John talks with Steve Stratton — author of Shadow Tier and Shadow Sanction . Steve served in the White House Communications Agency supporting Presidents Ford and Carter, Vice President Rockefeller, and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. He has also worked for the United States Secret Service as a technical security specialist, the National Guard - where he trained foreign nationals, and as a civi...

John and Dr. Ardeshir Mehran continue discussing mental health and personal growth. Dr. Mehran talks about the high rates of depression and anxiety and the importance of meeting emotional needs and developing emotional resilience to avoid compromising your happiness. In the previous episode, Dr. Mehran discussed his journey of overcoming depression and how it led him to create the Bill of Emotiona...

John talks with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran, a psychologist with over 30 years of experience who specializes in helping clients deal with anxiety and depression. Dr. Mehran is also a psychoanalyst, transformation leader, leadership coach, and the author of the book You Are Not Depressed, You Are Un-Finished: Use Feelings of Depression and Anxiety to Fuel a Soaring Life .  Listen to this episode to learn m...

John talks with Noémi Beres — co-owner of Podcast Connections, entrepreneur, collage artist, photographer, linguist, content creator, experienced podcast guest, wife and mom. Noémi discusses how, through her podcast booking agency, Podcasts Connections, she helps podcast creators find the best podcast shows and hosts for their clients based on their niche, audience, and goals. Listen to this episo...

John continues his discussion with Jake Thompson. In the last episode, Jake shared how he is not the motivational speaker you're used to and his journey from growing up in small-town Texas to building a successful business and speaking career.  Today, John and Jake discuss developing self-leadership first before leading others. They also talk about faith, family, relationships, and living an impac...

John sits down with Jake Thompson – keynote speaker, Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, and author of Compete Every Day: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Winning Your Life and Work and Lead Better Now: A Practical Guide to Increase Your Influence as a Leader . Listen to this episode to learn more:  [00:00] - Intro [01:51] - Jake's background [06:41] - Hard work and luck [07:47] - Not the...

This is Part 2 of John's discussion with Kelley Tyan. In Part 1, Kelley discussed her incredible journey of facing struggles and using faith to climb higher. She showed that we can climb higher than our challenges and become stronger with determination and faith.  In this episode, Kelley talks about how she's seen miracles happen through prayer, like her father recovering from cancer. She discusse...