Success is a Choice

Jamy Bechler was fortunate to appear on Episode #44 of the Hangin' with the A.D. podcast , which is one of the foremost athletic administration podcasts in the U.S. The podcast is hosted by Don Baker and Josh Mathews . Show notes are below ... Today's guest sees his second time on the podcast as we once again hang out with Jamy Bechler. Jamy is a professional speaker, leadership trainer and execut...

Jamy Bechler recently appeared on the BRIDGING IMPACT podcast . Bridging Impact is an interview-style podcast hosted by Justin Furtado (Coach Furtado) , Youth Basketball Coach | Youth Development Professional | Heart-Led Leader. In today's episode, we interview Jamy Bechler, the host of the Success Is A Choice podcast host. Jamy is also the author of four books, including the Bus Trip. He spent 20...

Today's guest on the  "LEADERS GROWING LEADERS" series  is  Mike McGurk , athletic director at Lee's Summit North HS in Missouri and President of the NIAAA.  During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the  Success is a Choice Podcast Network,   Jamy Bechler  talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making th...

Jamy Bechler appeared on the "Everyday Leaders" show hosted by Melahni Ake in the Spring of 2021. This was a live show and is one of Jamy's favorites that he has appeared on. Melahni and Jamy covered a wide array of topics.  As a side note, within 15 minutes of the live show ending, Jamy was contacted by a teacher from a public school in South Central L.A. asking him to speak with her students. He...

Author and Leadership Expert Jamy Bechler shares a few thoughts with us today on how everyone can be a verbal leader. He tells us that everyone can (1) Encourage, (2) Inform, and (3) Remind others. - - - -  Be sure to follow Jamy on Twitter  @CoachBechler  for more insights on success, business, leadership, and teamwork. - - - -  Visit JamyBechler.com/BulletinBoardBook to get 1000s of insights, qu...

The NFL preseason has kicked off and with that, we thought we'd replay one of our favorite episodes from a few years ago when we sat down with Nate Bain of the Tennessee Titans to talk about handling an NFL team's social media account. There are a lot of good insights in this episode. By the way, Jamy worked for Nate's dad (Jeff Bain), who was just recently inducted into the National Association o...

In today's LEADERSHIP NOW episode, Jamy Bechler praises Bill Russell and his team-first mentality. The NBA Hall of Famer passed away this week at the age of 88 and leaves behind a championship legacy. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said, "Bill Russell was the greatest champion in all of team sports."  The LEADERSHIP NOW episodes examine a current topic in the world where sports and leadership inters...

This is a replay episode of one of our more popular episodes from January of 2021 when Rachel Cruze came on our show promoting her book that came out that very week. This episode has lots of great financial advice. It also led to my wife and I working on a budget and telling our money where to go. It was a fun conversation. You'll get a lot out of it whether you're rich, poor, or somewhere in betw...

This was a fun conversation that Jamy Bechler had in 2021 with Mateen Cleaves and Justin White on the "Power Forward" podcast . Mateen Cleaves is a legend when it comes to college basketball. He is Michigan State's only three-time All-American and was the Big Ten's player of the year twice. He led the Spartans to the 2000 NCAA championship before playing six seasons in the NBA. Mateen's co-host is...

Today's episode is a replay of one of the more popular shows when we had Lauren Johnson on the show. She has great insights into mental training and confidence that is interesting whether you're a sports fan or not. The original show notes are below. Even if you heard this episode previously, it may be worth another listen. If you never heard it, then you're in for a real treat. Enjoy!   Lauren Jo...

We are excited to announce that our next book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" will be released this Fall. Between now and September 1, you can get a free signed copy with every paperback you preorder at JamyBechler.com/BulletinBoardBook . It's a BOGO sale!!! If you want 20 total copies for your coaching staff, business, or group, then just order 10 copies and we'll send you an additional 10 copies fo...

Today's guest on the "LEADERS GROWING LEADERS" series is Mike Ellson , athletic ambassador for Christ Presbyterian School in Nashville, Tennessee.  During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people aroun...

This is a replay of one of our most popular episodes. See the original show notes and links below... This week is the Open Championship at historic Saint Andrews Golf Club. It is the last major of the PGA season. It also marks the 19th anniversary of Ben Curtis winning the Open Championship as a 300-to-1 long shot. When Ben Curtis hoisted the Claret Jug, it was the first time he had ever played in...

Today's guest on the "LEADERS GROWING LEADERS" series is John Sgromolo , the Coordinator of Athletics for all of Clay County Schools in Florida.  During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around...

Today's guest on  "The Coachable Coach" series is Dennis Stanton, the Athletic Director at Souderton HS. "The Coachable Coach" series on the  Success is a Choice Podcast Network  goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as well. The...

Today's guest on the "LEADERS GROWING LEADERS" series is Justin Clymo , the Athletic Director of Athletics at the Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, California.  During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders on how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the pe...

Jamy Bechler recently appeared on the JAMODI podcast hosted by Matt Sayman and talked about culture, leadership, and coaching basketball.    Matt Sayman is a former Baylor University basketball player that has an awesome story, which he tells in his book " The Leftovers ".   On the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman interviews coaches and leaders to find out not just what they do, but how they do what th...

Today's guest on  "The Coachable Coach" series is  Ed Schilling , the assistant basketball coach at Grand Canyon University.  "The Coachable Coach" series on the  Success is a Choice Podcast Network  goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for the...

In today's episode of the  2-Minute Drill ,  Success is a Choice  podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about our communication methods and asks whether we are really connecting with anyone.  The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - -  Please follow us on Twitter  @CoachBechler  for positive insights and...

In today's LEADERSHIP NOW episode, Jamy Bechler interviews Darrin Gray about the upcoming Fatherhood Festival event at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Father's Day weekend.  This interview was conducted live on Facebook , YouTube , and Linkedin and we've uploaded the unedited audio today. The LEADERSHIP NOW episodes examine a current topic in the world where sports and leadership intersect. Darri...

Jamy Bechler recently crossed off a bucket list item when he appeared on the "Sports Spectrum" podcast. Jamy grew up listening to Chuck Swirsky every Saturday morning and dreamed of one day being on the show. During this episode, Jamy talks about becoming a college head coach at a young age and the mistakes he made which led him to take his "talents" elsewhere. Jamy also shares some personal and e...

Today's guest on the  "Leaders Growing Leaders" series is Tiffany Tucker , the Deputy Director of Athletics at UNC-Wilmington. During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and bui...

Jamy Bechler recently appeared on the "Contacts" podcast hosted by Justin Clymo . Jamy talks about the difference between having an athlete that "buys in" vs. one that takes ownership . He also shares his ideas on leadership, culture, and teamwork. His insights on verbal leadership are also interesting as he frames the discussion in a way that you may not have thought of before.     CONTACTS focus...

Brandon T. Adams is an Emmy® Award-Winning Producer and Host of the TV Series Success in Your City . He is a Podcaster, Speaker, Inventor, Advisor, Crowdfunding Expert, and Media Expert. Brandon is a serial entrepreneur, owning a stake in a number of businesses, including the Accelerant Media Group , Live to Grind, Young Entrepreneur Convention, Success in Your City , and more. He has partnered cl...

Jamy Bechler recently appeared on the "Surviving to Thriving" podcast hosted by Heather Knight . Jamy talks about coaching people up so that they can reach their full potential. His interview was broken up into three episodes. One of the topics he spends time on during Part 3 is building positive habits and winning each day.  Click here to listen to Part 1 Click here to listen to Part 2 Host Heath...