Success is a Choice

In this episode of the Success is a Choice podcast, our guest is Larry Elder (radio personality, author, and former candidate for California Governor and U.S. President).   Twitter -   @LarryElder Website -   LarryElder.com Facebook -   Facebook.com/TakeBackThisCountry Instagram -   @LarryElderShow YouTube -   youtube.com/@LarryElderHighlights Freedom Chat -   Freedomchat.com/elder Larry Elder cov...

Way back in 2017, our 4th episode we ever had was with Pat Williams. He was one of my favorite authors but he had an amazing story as you can read below. On July 17, 2024, Pat Williams passed away at the age of 84. The sports world lost a legend. He had a lot of great insights in this episode. We hope you enjoy. RIP Pat. ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES: Pat Williams is a co-founder and the Senior Vice Preside...

In today's episode of the  2-Minute Drill ,  Success is a Choice  podcast host,  Jamy Bechler talks about former Kansas City Chief star running back Joe Delaney and the ultimate sacrifice he made on June 29, 1983 at the age of 24. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership.   Each week, the Success is a Choic...

Michele Tafoya  is a former American sportscaster winning four Emmy Awards. From 2011 to 2022, she was a reporter for NBC Sports, primarily as a sideline reporter for NBC Sunday Night Football. Today, she hosts the "Sideline Sanity" Podcast and makes television appearances on talk shows discussing the state of American politics and culture. Click here  to see more about Michele In today's episode,...

In today's episode,  Jamy Bechler  shares some interesting (but probably useless) facts about the 4th of July. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. Please follow Jamy on Twitter  @CoachBechler  for positive insights and tips on leadership, succ...

In this episode of the Success is a Choice podcast, our guest is  Chef Andrew Gruel , a renowned food entrepreneur and TV personality.   Twitter -   @chefgruel Email -   admin@wintherace.info Website -   chefgruel.com Facebook -   Facebook.com/CHEFGRUEL Instagram -   @andrewgruel YouTube -   youtube.com/user/andrewgruel Substack -   andrewgruel.substack.com Chef Gruel covers a lot of ground in thi...

Dr. Rob Bell , an 8x Author, mental coach to professional athletes, and Ironman athlete, talks with "Success is a Choice" host  Jamy Bechler  about building mental toughness in athletes, handling adversity, and becoming a little bit more patient each day.  Website -  drrobbell.com Twitter -  @drrobbell YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFajqQbfB1Uk9wfX857oBg Linkedin -  Linkedin.com/in/...

In the last month, Brian Stanchak's clients have gotten head coaching jobs at the University of Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Eastern Michigan, and Tulane to name just a few. This is a replay of a popular interview with him last year. If you've ever wondered about the inner workings of coaching searches, this is a good episode to check out. Brian Stanchak  (founder of the BDS Agency and agent for some...

In this episode of the Success is a Choice podcast, our guest is  Matt Mueller , Chief Operating Officer at Hudl.   Linkedin -   Linkedin.com/in/mattdmueller Twitter -   @MMleDiga Hudl Twitter -   @Hudl Website -   Hudl.com Email -   matt.mueller@hudl.com Matt Mueller covers a lot of ground in this conversation including ... Giving employees free lunch each day and unlimited vacations Being at the...

Valerie Miyares (Director of Athletics for Palm Beach County School District) is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK . Valerie oversees the nation's 10th largest school district and helps lead the athletic leaders at the county's high schools and middle schools. The district has nearly 190,000 students. Palm Beach Schools Website:   palm...

In honor of Master's week we wanted to replay a popular episode from a few years ago in which Jamy spoke with Mark Immelman. Mark is a golf broadcaster and brother of former Master's champion Trevor Immelman (who was also the 2022 President's Cup Captain). This is a fun interview with Mark. If you enjoy golf, you'll definitely want to check it out. Show notes are below... Mark Immelman is currentl...

This week Megan Duffy was hired as the new head coach at Virginia Tech so we thought we'd replay her podcast episode from 2021. It's a couple of years old but you'll quickly see why she has won everywhere she's been and was just hired to lead one of the best women's basketball programs. She is a true leader and culture builder. Coaches of any sport at all levels should take away some nuggets from...

March Madness is here and the NCAA college basketball tournament is upon us. We hope you have your brackets filled out. Clark Kellogg will be on our TVs for the next few weeks so we thought this was a great time to re-release one of our most popular episodes. This is a replay of episode #149. Hope you enjoy it!   Clark Kellogg  is one of the most respected voices covering college basketball today....

In this episode of the Success is a Choice podcast, our guest is Chef Andrew Gruel , a renowned food entrepreneur and TV personality.   Twitter -   @chefgruel Email -   admin@wintherace.info Website -   chefgruel.com Facebook - Facebook.com/CHEFGRUEL Instagram - @andrewgruel YouTube - youtube.com/user/andrewgruel Substack - andrewgruel.substack.com Chef Gruel covers a lot of ground in this convers...

In today's episode of the  2-Minute Drill ,  Success is a Choice  podcast host,  Jamy Bechler tells the story of when a homeless man helped an NFL player and reminds us that as MLK said, "It's always the right time to do what's right."  The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership.   Each week, the  Success is...

In this episode of the Success is a Choice podcast, our guest is Ryan Stevens , NASCAR expert and CEO of "Win The Race". Ryan and his team at WinTheRace.info have some of the best statistics, research, and information in the world of NASCAR. This is a good episode for anyone that likes NASCAR.  Twitter -   @WinTheRaceP1 Email -   admin@wintherace.info Website -   WinTheRace.info - - - - Each week,...

Today's guest on  "The Coachable Coach" series  is  Jeremy Sheetinger , the 2021 Skip Bertman National Baseball Coach of the Year. In this episode we discussed ... Taking a team from good to great Helping players handle adversity Dealing with disgruntled players ... and much more!!! "The Coachable Coach" series on the  Success is a Choice Podcast Network  goes beyond the X's and O's as  Jamy Bechl...

In today's episode of the  2-Minute Drill ,  Success is a Choice  podcast host,  Jamy Bechler  shares a story about the NFL's "Mr. Irrelevant" Brock Purdy and how he became very relevant (and valuable) for his San Francisco 49ers team. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership.   Each week, the  Success is a...

In this episode of the Success is a Choice podcast, our guest is the first-ever current student-athlete to appear on the show. Laila Blair  is a 3x team captain for the University of Houston women's basketball program. She's also been the team's leading scorer all four years. As a high school standout at Waller HS in Houston, Laila was a McDonald's All-American nominee and once scored 60 points in...

In today's  LEADERSHIP NOW episode, Jamy Bechler recalls the time he was fired as a college basketball coach. Jamy tells his story when he is interviewed by Oliver Burrows on Hometown Morning, a daily news, talk, and call-in show on WXCO-AM in Wausau, Wisconsin.  There are some good lessons we can learn when we (or someone we know) are fired from a job.  The LEADERSHIP NOW episodes examine a curre...

Francois Mignon was on the verge of homelessness when she used her last $5 to buy ingredients for cupcakes. After selling that batch to neighbors, she used the profits to make more cupcakes, eventually turning that initial $5 into a multi-million dollar cupcake business. Francois is the mother of six, founder of The Cupcake Collection, and author of "Made from Scratch: Finding Success without a Re...

Marty Smith , one of the most recognizable ESPN personalities, talks with "Success is a Choice" host  Jamy Bechler  about NASCAR, great coaches, college football, teamwork, working for ESPN, and setting a cornhole world record.   Twitter -   @MartySmithESPN Podcast -   https://www.espntricities.com/show/marty-mcgee Instagram -  @MartySmithESPN Facebook -   Facebook.com/MartySmithESPN 1st Book "Nev...

In today's episode of the Success is a Choice  podcast network our host and leadership expert Jamy Bechler remembers the lives and impact of three of our former podcast guests who passed away in 2023. Michael Catt Podcast Episode: https://jamybechler.com/michaelcatt/ Washington Times article about his death: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jun/12/michael-catt-dies-southern-baptist-pastor...

Since recording this episode back in 2018, Phil Hellmuth has won two more World Series of Poker Championships increasing his total to 17. When we talked to him, he was already well ahead of all other players in the history of the game. He has now further distanced himself from the competition easily answering the question of who is the greatest tournament poker player of all-time. This was one of...

Today's episode of the  Success is a Choice  podcast network  is a presentation  leadership expert Jamy Bechler  gave at the  2023 "Edge of Greatness" Summit . In his 11 minute presentation, Jamy shared stories and insights on how to make a difference and positive impact through every interaction we have with people. The summit was hosted by Charles Schultz from the Edge of Greatness Podcast  - -...