The Motivational Firewood® Podcast!

WHY Do You Do What You Do...the Way You Do It? After a decade spent riding high (yet occasionally being a Crash Test Dummy) in the radio industry, I finally made a decision that changed my life forever...but I chose to swing a wrecking ball through it first. It's not always easy to dig deep to find our WHY, but it can be worth it.

How Do You Treat YOUR Fans? You have fans. Do you realize that? Whatever you do for a living...there is someone out there who admires you, cheers you on, and enjoys how YOU make THEM feel. So, the question: How do YOU treat these people? we've all seen examples of people who seem to have it all...yet treat people around them like crap...as if they forgot what it meant to be that fan in the stands....

What do you do, and what does it mean, when there is a new awareness of the impact of the words we use and actions we take? I’m not going to lie, 2020 has been a struggle for me in many ways. In this episode, I invited my friend Sejal, an attorney who specializes in workplace environment, bullying, harassment, unconscious bias and more...to discuss how we can all be more aware. Sejal is known prof...

Steve Gamlin: Conversation With Nate Peo   The Power of Visualization...   Steve Gamlin and Nate Peo both learned about Visualization and the Law of Attraction from "The Secret" nearly 2 decades ago...and are both still using them to enhance the experiences (and results)  of their clients.    In addition to being a Residential construction professional, Nate Peo serves as...

If You're Feeling Lost, Play Marco Polo (With Summer)! So much can go wrong...and cause us to give up. Today, it nearly DID. But, what if...the NEXT TIME something goes wrong, you KEPT ON TRYING, made adjustments on the fly, stayed in contact with the people you're trying to find in the Digital Forest? What if you kept playing "Instant Message Marco Polo" until you found the other person? A great...

What would you do... if you were ‘this’ close to realizing your professional dream. When you worked so hard, for so many years, from getting your foot in the door to your name in lights...and everything was taken away from you...and that door was closed, almost taking your life with it? That’s what today’s guest experienced. Hear how she not only survived, but once again thrived.  Special Gue...

I believe there is NO SUCH THING as being 100% Self-Made... Who inspired you to be who you are today, where you are...and WHY? I believe we are all where we're at today because, for better or for worse, our lives have been affected by family, friends, coaches, co-workers, teachers, etc. So...who inspired or impacted YOUR life? In today's episode, I will share the person (and the MOMENT) where it a...

How Does Visualization Work?  The Story of a Little Dog, a Baby Giraffe...and a Lot of Action! When my beloved canine co-author Super Teddy recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge unexpectedly, we were crushed.   My speaking clients and hundreds of social media connections reached out with condolences.   Several days later, I became aware of an opportunity to quickly develop and execute...

Are YOU leaving your tools out, RUSTING in the Rain? That is such a WASTE. Whatever tools you have... Pick them up. Knock off the rust. Use them. Build something cool. Take care of them. Let them show you what you can do. Never, ever, ever...leave them rusting in the rain. As a speaker, Radio Show Host, Video Channel Creator and Voice-Over Artist, this is my workshop. Today I am building 2 very sp...

I just got schooled in LIFE and BUSINESS...by a wok. Yes, really. We found a cool looking stir fry recipe, complete with video instruction, on YouTube. Step 1: gather and prep ingredients Step 2: turn on the heat...and wait Step 3: wait a little longer Step 4: when pan begins to smoke (yes, really)...add the scrambled eggs Step 5: let them sit for 45 seconds before stirring them up (wait) Step 6:...

After reading an Upworthy article about a guy who was adding positive energy to the world "armed only with a Sharpie and some rocks", I knew I needed to interview him.  It was a joy to share Bryan's story and discover how his love for art and the world's hidden treasures has influenced his life's work. Thank you Bryan...and I hope your Mom loves the interview!

Personal Responsibility: The Experts Don't Owe You Anything Extra! After watching a Bar Rescue marathon on Sunday, and hearing people complain (on the show and in the aftermath of Yelp reviews) about the results...I came to the conclusion that we all need to exercise a bit more Personal responsibility (with a tip of the hat to Larry Winget who champions this approach). What are YOU achieving these...

This radio show was inspired by a Bob Marley quote which a friend shared on my Facebook page.  Creating 'good' in the world is actually pretty simple...and very important! Want to create more GOOD THINGS in your corner of the world? Let's have a conversation. Get started at MotivationalFirewood.com

  From the Road: What Do You Love Most About What You Do? During a stop in Nashville, I had the opportunity to spend time with some very nice people. I liked them even more after I asked a very simple question. As it turns out, I have something in common with them. What do YOU love most about what YOU do every day? If you're not sure, let's have a conversation: go to www. SteveChats.com Want...

Gratitude...Are YOU Seeing (and Feeling) the Good Stuff? One of the BEST THINGS you can do for yourself, every day, is to be aware, INTENTIONALLY, of things you are grateful for in your life. Is life perfect? No, it is not. But...when you acknowledge the GOOD things you have, or that you experience every day, you're building a muscle that can help you power through the bad things that the world ma...

Are YOU Traveling the Extra Mile? So many people *say* they are...but don't have the tire-tracks to prove it.  Here are several examples of people who are crushing this metaphor...and why it is so important to do so to stand out from all the other traffic out there. 

Super Teddy Asks: "What Are Your Gifts?" You were born with gifts. We all were. Do you know what yours are? Super Teddy and I hope so...because they can bring mroe good thigns your ay. In this quick radio show (in dog-time it is more than 7 minutes), we discuss the importance of knowing what they are...adn a cool way to find out, if you are not sure! Want to design a VISION for your life, with the...

Are You Standing in Front of the Speakers? Too many people these days are standing right where all the noise is happening, raising their voices to overpower it, instead of finding their own place to stand and be able to share their own voice, or engage in a conversation and be heard, rationally. Where are YOU standing, right now? Do you need to move a bit? We cannot always control the noise...but...

You've never seen his name on the Billboard charts or watched his videos on MTV (do they even play music anymore?)...but Mike Gacek is truly one of the most successful people I know.  How can I say this? Because Mike knows what success REALLY means, and he took time to share in this fun and reflective interview.   It is LOADED with nuggets of wisdom and actionable steps for you to m...

What do you do when your life has taken a turn that you think your only option is straight down?  If you are Ethan Jenkins, you take a hike instead.  This young man's got a pretty amazing story which led him from a 4th floor window ledge to the top of Mt. Katahdin at the end of the Appalachian Trail. Ethan's journey from addiction to redemption helped him find a better version of his lif...

Is there something in your past you've never apologized for? Have you denied its existence, even lying to cover it up? My thoughts on something I did, which mortally embarrassed my mom.  :)

What does it sound like when you spend your life making your dream happen, appreciating every victory and took to get there, while remaining humble every step of the way? If you put it to country music, it sounds like the journey of Kayla Smith (Sarro)...who recently got to live her dream on-stage with her hero! Kayla also offers her advice for people who want to GO FOR IT, with *their* dreams, Ho...

SPECIAL GUEST: Lorianne Vaughan-Speaks on Being Bounced from her Career at Age 60, Building a Killer Team...and Helping the Homeless!  After she got bounced from her full-time job at the age of 60, nobody would hire her...so she hired HERSELF! In this conversation, we discuss how she not only picked herself up, but also created a business which does the same for others.  We also talk abo...

Does YOUR Business Plan Include Kindness?  Will the Mechanic's Does!  When you go through the daily drill of conducting business, is kindness part of the plan? When a friend of mine was installing a remote starter in my wife's car, I met Will. Over the course of several hours, I learned several things: 1) he loves discovering and restoring cool treasures 2) he has jammed with rock stars...

SPECIAL GUEST: The Incredible "G"...Never Grow Up,  Toss the Toxic People and The best Way to Start Your Day! My 3rd conversation with this amazing woman, who shines her light so beautifully. What is her most inspiring moment from Titanic? (HINT: It happens *before* the iceberg) How to be "in awe" of life. I adore her energy...and you will too. Why does she smile so often? Because she can...a...