The Example Podcast

Trent Schwab is a Des Moines native, real estate agent and just completed The Example program. Trent came to me knowing that he needed stronger systems in his life to align his actions with his ambitions. He felt that he was under performing his potential at home and in business. We spoke about cultivating a grateful perspective appreciating how far you have come, the difficulties of balancing hom...

Brian Springer is the Vice President of his family founded business Universal Printing. Alongside his sister they celebrated 60 years in business and we filmed in his grandads original office. Brian is also the head boys soccer coach at Des Moines Christian. Brian has total clarity on who he needs to be for his family and loved ones. This has allowed him to design his days and life in a way that p...

This week I sat down with the president of Bison International Group, Steve Walsh. An Iowa native Steve was raised on the values of hard work with a family farming background. However he was the only one at his high school reading the Wall Street Journal as he walked the halls. Steve has built companies into the multi millions, written two books and has a beautiful office in the 801 Grand building...

James Eaton is the owner of Project Lean Nation in West Des Moines. James is the sort of man that makes you feel like you have known him for ages. This is a gritty conversation about the true ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. James has lived and worked all over the USA, been an extremely high performer in whatever he turned his attention to. However reaching for more eventually cost James no...

A native of Rio De Janeiro Brasil, Youri felt he behaved as a spoilt boy growing up. Not fully understanding the effort that was being put in around him to provide. He matured quickly, earning and raising the money for a soccer scholarship to the US. At college he discovered that you get out what you put in when it especially when it came to studying in a second language. His mother then had to se...

I first met Dylan in 2022 when I returned to Des Moines. We coached the U11 girls soccer team together at Sporting Iowa. Immediately I knew he was a special man the way he threw himself into caring for the young players each practice and game. He didn't need to be there financially. He was there because he loved being of service and loved soccer. I got to know Dylan better as a man the next fe...

This week I sat down with former Pararescueman Mike Brown. In his military career Mike carried the responsibility of entering danger when others were retreating - rescuing injured service members, civilians and allies from combat zones, disaster sites and impossible circumstances.    To become a Pararescueman you must complete seven of the hardest and longest training schools in the U.S Military....

Luis Solis grew up in Des Moines with two first generation immigrant parents. He watched and learned as his dad worked to provide him and his siblings every opportunity he could. Luis ended his college soccer career early to fulfill his responsibilities as a father. Throughout this interview it is incredibly clear what that role means to him and how much he loves his family. We spoke about what it...

Starting life in LA and finding his home in Des Moines at 18 in 1989. Ahman has had a 33 year career as a fire fighter, including being fire fighter of the year in 2023. But this interview is about the husband, the father, the man Ahman Douglass. As he enters retirement, Ahman dispels an incredible wealth of wisdom, experience and ability to tell a story that has you on the edge of your seat. We d...

Ross Moffat is our first guest that has been through The Example program. He truly does it all: Play guitar, coach olympians, former professional soccer player and now helping hundreds of men as a licensed therapist. Not to mention he is working on his first book. In this incredibly raw and vulnerable episode Ross explains how many men are carrying childhood circuitry and behaviors into adulthood...

Tyler Robinson is the owner and CEO of Krave Gym along with his wife Amber. We talk about balancing running a business and the household responsibilities in a dynamic modern relationship whilst still prioritizing personal health and fitness. The lessons and blessings from having a child with down syndrome, as well as the small steps one should take to start to get back in control of their health a...

William Weathers better known by his stage name B Well is a recording artist, has his own foundation creating opportunities for Des Moines school kids through the arts, sports and mentoring and is a nationally recognized restaurant and bar owner with his creation, The Contrary. Many of us know B Well. In this interview you get to truly see Billy. A genuine, tenacious, creative and loving man. He s...

My wonderful guest was double booked but don't worry he will be back in August! In the meantime enjoy this short snippet on Self Esteem. Drawing from the book, The 6 Pillars Of Self Esteem by Nathaniel Branden (not Braden as I said the first couple of times). I break down the definitions of self esteem and consciousness with practical examples of what each pillar looks like in relation to fitn...

Eric "Hutch"Hutchinson is the owner of Loyal & Sons Barber shop and the drummer in Greg Wheeler and The Poly Mall Cops. We talk about how Hutch took responsibility for his health and fitness dropping over 100lbs. How using anger and ego to start change can be effective but is toxic long term. The strength in vulnerability, the magic of travel and how you can change your life with sma...

Jerrod Sieverding is the President of Data Power Technology Group. A US based company serving nationwide with over 8-0 employees. Jerrod is a phenomenal leader, husband, father to three awesome kids and soccer coach to many more. We discuss the lessons he gleamed from growing up in a small farming town, how to work out your values and intentionally live by them. As well as what it takes to invest...