The Iron Deep Podcast

It only takes one dad to rewrite the family tree forever. Rewrite your story and become the Warrior Dad your family deserves. We explore family and business dynamics with Jeff Wickersham , the visionary behind the Warrior Dad Experience, in this impactful episode. Today, Jeff discusses his firm belief that dads are the linchpin for a thriving family and a fulfilled life. He discusses how fathers a...

Don't fear the market; navigate it. In this episode, we have Aaron Chapman to take an unfiltered look at the current state of the real estate market and discuss why investors should stay active despite the challenges. Aaron shares his journey through the peaks and troughs of the real estate landscape. From predicting the impact of inflation to discovering the influence of hedge funds on the housin...

Despite all the changes and milestones that happen in our lives, what grounds these experiences are the unfailing and constant traditions and rites. However, it has been said that “there is a de-ritualization of Christian young men in our culture.” How do we overcome that? In this episode, we take on a spiritual lens to zone in on the importance of rites in a man’s life. We sit down with Dr. Uries...

Dealing with mental illness is a forever war, one with a ton of lessons to give if you are willing to receive them. We learn more about this profound subject with Gregg F. Martin, PhD, MG Army (Ret.), as he courageously recounts his unending battle against the relentless foe of mental illness. In this deeply introspective episode, Major General Martin shares the gripping narrative of his lifelong...

Chaos will always be part of our lives, putting us at risk of anxiety and burnout. The only way to beat chaos is to put it in order and in alignment with our purpose. Brett Snodgrass explores this topic even further with Gary Harpst , CEO of LeadFirst . He talks about how the Biblical creation story in Genesis teaches us the right way to peel back the layers of chaos and deal with it accordingly....

Seeking approval from the world may satisfy the moment, but finding it in the audience of One fuels a lifetime of purpose. Join your hosts Brett Snodgrass and Michael Stansbury as they discuss how men can break free from others’ approval. In a society where external validation often takes center stage, this dynamic duo takes on the challenge of dissecting the reasons behind our craving for approva...

The fear of failure is the greatest roadblock to our life’s journey. It can cause you to do things you don’t want to do that will make you sin. In this episode, Brett Snodgrass & Michael Stansbury enlighten the path for a Christian man to overcome the fear of failure. Brett and Michael share stories of how this fear of failure drives a man to sin. As we dive deeper into the conversation, we wi...

Life is all about embracing its seasons. Learn what to keep, where to go, and when to let go. For this episode, it’s all about business, family, and the art of recognizing when it's time to turn the page. Join us as Brett Snodgrass sits down with Michael Stansbury to explore the journey of managing family relationships amidst the dynamic and hectic world of entrepreneurship. Michael opens up about...

Entrepreneurship is the engine, faith is the compass, and family is the legacy. For this episode,  C.R. Wiley , author of The Household and the War of the Cosmos  and host of  The Theology Pugcast , explores the intersection of business acumen, Christian principles, family men, and the profound impact of intergenerational households. He shares how entrepreneurship can be a path to n...

Everyone has the potential to flip vacant lands, no matter the economy. You can begin today, even with your current career! Today, Jaren Barnes , the man behind the Land Maverick Society , shares his insights on how entrepreneurs can start their own land business. As an anti-hustler and a pro-lifestyle, he also provides value in forging your path towards wealth building on the land business. Jaren...

Success is hollow until we surrender the hidden battles within, finding true wealth in faith, and influence in humility. Join us for an episode of entrepreneurship, faith, ambition, and surrender as host Michael Stansbury interviews Brett Snodgrass about his upcoming book, The Secret War Within , set to release on September 19. In this candid exploration, Brett opens up about the journey of a high...

Steve Cook is one of the OG's of online real estate flipping. Steve failed at different business ventures before he struck great success in real estate. But in his success, Steve realized his family, faith, and other aspects of his life could easily become unbalanced. Through his long journey, Steve has learned many secrets of developing a very healthy and balanced lifestyle as an entrepreneur. Mi...

The goal of every business owner is to unlock their venture’s fullest potential and achieve constant growth at all levels. But if you are not quite ready to deal with these things, you might find yourself lagging behind your success, and it would be better if you scale down. Brett Snodgrass chats with Tyler Hazel, CEO of SE Housing , to explore when and how a business should adjust and scale down...

When we think of business, rarely does faith get to be a part of the picture. Seeing this significant gap,  Justin Janowski  built a bridge to help hundreds of coaches build their dream business from the ground up driven by his faith. In this episode, he joins Brett Snodgrass to share the full story of his purpose, which led to the creation of his organization,  Faith2Influence . Ju...

Real Estate Investor and Firefighter Mike Neubauer barely escaped death. Strangely enough, Mike's near death experience didn't come from fighting a fire. Mike's tragic experience is quite an anomaly or sorts. Some might credit a curse of the demonic for his near demise which caused the death of another before him. Some could say his near death experience is a chance of dumb luck. Others might say...

Do your plans bring opposite results? How do you lead with your plan? In this episode, Dr. Roger Parrott , the author of Opportunity Leadership , talks about his book and how leaders should capture better results instead of creating them. He navigates into developing traits to focus on leadership outlook to untapped opportunities with expediency, adeptness, and energy. He also delves into practici...

Even if you are unsure with what you can do, the key in unleashing your full potential is trusting God and letting Him work through you. In this episode, Brett Snodgrass sits down with business leader and pastor Brian Veeder , who talks about his personal relationship with God. Brian shares how God’s guidance and grace helps him in empowering fellow business leaders. He explains his approach to te...

You may have noticed we didn't post a podcast last week. That's because we needed a break! We're taking July off the podcast to rest and reflect. We have a lot of dreams and plans for the future of Iron Deep. But implementing it all is a lot of work and can be tiresome with everything we're doing. We thought it was important to use July to rest a bit, instead of getting burnt out. It's important t...

Young heroes dominate the narrative in books and films, but behind every one of them is another man that is all too often unspoken. That person is the sage. It is Harry Potter’s Dumbledore, Frodo’s Gandalf, and Luke Skywalker’s Yoda. It is the older, wiser male who is at the point in his life where he has nothing to prove anymore. Every man in this world is eventually going to get to that stage. M...

We are already in the fight to stop human trafficking, whether we like it or not. You don’t have to be involved in the actual rescuing of victims. Even a simple step like practicing sexual purity and building a virtuous family helps the cause. In this episode of Iron Deep Podcast, Brett Snodgrass brings in two great men who are making a massive impact in curbing this global problem.  Clayton...

Every day, we are faced with the fact that life never slows down for anyone. We have daily responsibilities at work and with the people around us. In the midst of the busyness, how do you make time with the Father? Sep Shoemaker  enlightens you in this episode. Running his own businesses on top of being a family man, Sep is constantly faced with the struggle of finding time to spend developin...

When you’re called upon to bring joy to people, it’s sometimes easy to forget that finding joy for yourself is also a deep responsibility to yourself and to God. Schaivon Nevings brings people joy for a living. But one time he found himself in doubt. He found himself questioning if he’s showing up too much. That’s when he called on God, and God told him to walk in his authentic self no matter what...

Today, host Brett Snodgrass and guest Michael Stansbury discuss the multifaceted nature of humility and its transformative power in various aspects of life. Together, they discuss the antidote to pride as they paint vivid portraits of individuals who embody humility in their everyday lives. They reflect on the delicate balance between striving for success and maintaining a humble spirit, particula...

Within the depths of our dreams lies the transformative power of faith. Embark on a journey of 'Dreaming with The Father,' surrendering our aspirations to God, trusting His plan, and committing our actions to the Lord. In this episode, host Brett Snodgrass sits with Brad Lenardson , COO of Never Settle, to talk about his journey with “Dreaming with The Father”. Brad shares his personal experience...

MasterMission.org Entrepreneur & Business Coach Steve Cavanaugh has taken great joy in helping many people start and scale large businesses. But Steve has taken even greater joy in helping to change people's personal lives. Steve states that many times, business challenges are really rooted in life challenges. Steve has created a unique group coaching called Master Mission. These Master Missio...