Share The Struggle

Episode 63 of Share The Struggle starts with some birthday reflection as Keith recalls the major differences between his last three birthdays. A weekend of reflection reveals an optimistic and hopeful outlook. Spending a summer at live events patrons revealed a surprising trend that leaves Keith upset. After a weekend at the PRCA Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association and the 20 year anniversary of...

On episode 62 weeks of Share The Struggle podcast Keith recaps Loud Proud Americans weekend as a vendor at the PRCA Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association at Apple Hill Stables LLC in Levant Maine.  A recap on the action and a revoking of some cowboys man cards.  Alli gets to watch her trainer and mentor win the jackpot and meets her inspiration. Keith receives the unlikely opportunity to set up a...

On episode 61 of Share The Struggle Podcast Keith is joined by his wife Alli as they look back on 9/11/2001. Reflecting on that horrific day and how it has impacted them in different ways. Twenty years later America could stand to apply the lessons learned from that tragedy. Passion compassion pride patriotism and unity. https://www.facebook.com/Share-The-Struggle-Podcast-101297422471743 https://w...

Keith recaps his weekend emceeing the 2021 NBHA National Barrel Horse Association Maine State Championships. Emceeing, providing the event T-shirts and having a vendor space create a full-circle moment. Taking time to reflect on the weekend puts an emphasis on stepping out of our comfort zones and comfort circles. As he realizes meeting new people and trying new things lead to a rich rewarding ful...

Episode 59 of Share The Struggle podcast starts with a cooking segment as Keith lets us in on his chili secret. It ends with a valuable lesson from his recent reading of Embrace The Suck a book written by navy Seal Brent Gleeson. Keith applies some Navy Seals advice to his life and shares the results with you. https://www.facebook.com/Share-The-Struggle-Podcast-101297422471743 https://www.loudprou...

In this week's episode of Share The Struggle Podcast Keith tackles a sensitive subject as he discusses his recent family disappointments.  From his family's unwillingness to help his brother battle brain trauma to his niece leaving him in his wife in a difficult position. https://www.facebook.com/Share-The-Struggle-Podcast-101297422471743 https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/ https://www.f...

A late start to recording and a tragic computer accident involving Jeremiah Sweet Tea vodka get episode 57 off to a difficult start. As another event season in New England shows signs of ending Keith is faced with a difficult decision for the Loud Proud American brand. A positive mind and a push from behind encourages him to put his business on the line. https://www.facebook.com/Share-The-Struggle...

Today's episode of Share The Struggle starts with a missed opportunity to name a sports franchise the Cleveland steamers and an Olympic protest.  Some rewarding volunteer work and some outdoor progress provide some mental progress. As Keith tries to enjoy himself he battles with the feeling of guilt as his to-do list keeps growing. This emotional battle inspires some research that leads to so...

Episode 055 of Share The Struggle Podcast starts with some important advice and an update on the Loud Proud American brand. Keith tackles some of the recent struggles that Americans face in a segment he calls topics that ticked me off. Everything from the NFLs covid vaccine demands and the Nations cash shortage to people being offended that someone else might be offended. Episode 055 will get you...

The Loud Proud American brand takes a break from the road to catch up on the workload. Keith shares an update on his Father and the farm. Some redneck wisdom and funny encounters provide a much-needed break from reality.  Some positive feedback from fans of the show shed light on the desire to add value to the lives of others. Adding value and living with purpose provide powerful motivation to kee...

re·sil·ience noun the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. On today's episode of Share The Struggle Podcast Keith's first fair as a vendor proves to be a lesson on resilience. Thirty-one days five events and twenty days on the road come to an end. The last leg of the schedule proves to be a challenge but one he is up for.  A scary phone call interrupts the podcast bu...

On this week's episode of Share The Struggle podcast Keith recaps another weekend as a vendor. Bad weather, an abscess, and the starfish position can't stop the Loud Proud American brand when you just make the best of it! https://www.facebook.com/Share-The-Struggle-Podcast https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/ https://www.facebook.com/Loudproudamerican https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_...

Keith shares a memorable weekend on the road. Paying tribute, honoring a legacy, and being inspired by someone he never met. While attending the Halee Lyn Memorial Barrel race as a vendor he leaves as more than just a vendor. Memories made friendships formed and a legacy strengthened. Comfort comes from shared values and common beliefs and when everyone comes together for the same reason it remind...

In today's episode of Share The Struggle podcast Keith relives last week, the most difficult week he has endured since launching the brand. Costly mistakes, missed deadlines, poor communication, wasted product, and lost profits. Using all the skills possible to remain as focused and calm as possible using as much available time as possible he made a successful week possible.  https://www.face...

A recap of a busy weekend and the first Loud Proud American road trip! The LPA express hits the road for the first time in seven years. Three days of NBHA National Barrel Horse Association and one surprise challenge that involves some insults but an overwhelming sense of fulfillment. Just when Keith starts to build the confidence he makes some costly mistakes. Some sound advice from a new friend a...

On today's episode of Share The Struggle podcast Keith breaks in the new "Studio" Some morning shenanigans pride some laughs and five hours in the car makes for a rough mornig.  A quick business update and a story from the first NBHA National Barrel Horse Association race of the regular season. The importance of the National Anthem and the power of prayer push Keith into a late nigh...

In this week's episode of Share The Struggle we recap Memorial weekend and the first live event for Loud Proud American! Three days of rain, four hours to set up, credit card malfunctions, a midnight call with tech support, and a lot of great memories. Maine gets back to normalcy and the patrons at Bentley's Saloon embrace the Loud Proud American brand! https://www.facebook.com/Share-The...

Three clean runs and a broken finger, Keith gives us the update on boot camp and Friday night under the lights. We celebrate no mask Monday in Maine and Keith prepares for the first official live event for Loud Proud American. Starting a business in 2019 but having to wait till May 2021 for the first face-to-face sale adds a new level of struggles. A powerful speech from John Maxwell provides some...

Last week's "duck" story provoked an audio message of two frisky geese. A shoutout to 2 New England small businesses https://www.walstonwood.com   https://www.facebook.com/FreedomDesigns603/ are examples of a family-run businesses and a desire to chase your dreams.  Some expired milk and a PB&O sandwich provide some laughs. High school stories highlight Keith's failure to l...

This week's show is filled with laughs as Keith describes his encounter with Ducksual intercourse. An uncomfortable and inappropriate experience provided some necessary humor.  A quote from The Duke John Wayne provides a perfect description for the weekend and a lesson on courage. Alli and Spirit enter their first barrel racing competition and display a high level of courage.  As Mother'...

Keith discusses his mother's recent birthday celebration, it turns into a full episode of what his mother means to him and the importance of making time for the people you care about. "Life does not come with a guarantee, that makes time the most important thing for you and me. " A discussion on a current family struggle combined with lessons from mom hilite the value of making time...

After a week of being miss led, lied to, over-promised,  under-appreciated, let down, and put down I had uncomfortable conversations and avoided uncomfortable conversations I challenged my level of patients and questioned my own abilities. I spent time as a chauffeur wasted time worrying about the thoughts of others, caught up with old friends and made new ones, absorbed bad news digested good new...

Today's episode of Share The Struggle connects the last 5 episodes to a two month life-changing challenge. Struggling to get out of the rut caused by his routine Keith felt that his productivity was being smothered. After examining all options it was clear he needed to make a major change. Destined to take back his day and put an end to the self-made label of "not a morning person"...

This episode of Share The Struggle has a different tone with a special message to small business owners and soon-to-be business owners. Keith shares some of the struggles he faces as he builds an American-made apparel brand. After 10 years working for Harley-Davidson he invests his life savings into his dream to own his own brand.  With no experience designing apparel and limited space, he dives i...

This week's episode of Share The Struggle pick's up from last week's discussion on the comfort zone, fear zone, learning zone, and growth zone. A Marine biologist experiment with sharks, and a  bucket of crabs, combined with the research from a Stanford psychologist, provides the necessary insight to understand two types of mindsets. How you view challenges and failures might depend...