The Non-Standard Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Tho is an amazing leader and friend. We have known each other for 10 years where we met at IPT in Peublo Co when we both joined as your officers. Since then he has become a MX officer and also had the opportunity to work at BMT as a Flight Commander for over 5k Airmen. He is one of the most approachable and positive guys I know On this episode we cover: Blessing and a lesson Being...

Send us Fan Mail This is a first, Jim reached out to me via email hearing one of my episodes so I said yeah. He just published a book on leadership, has 30+ years of leadership speaking and mentoring. He speaks from the heart and is just as passionate about leadership as I am. What we discuss is not extreme, its pretty simple. Some topics Integrity and Trust Empathy and Compassion Focus and Stabil...

Send us Fan Mail Life is about connections. While doing pre deployment training in El Paso Texas I was at the gym and saw this shredded guy working out as well. Striked up a conversation and almost two years later he is on the show!! His journey through the National Guard, losing 80lbs, going into his first physique show is insane and filled with leadership traits. We cover: Listen and speak Prior...

Send us Fan Mail Marcus and I met through Tik Tok only a week before recording this episode. That is all the time we needed to make this amazing episode. Marcus believes highly in building people, leading by example, and control what you can control. A few topics we cover: Small details matter What matters makes you work harder Effort is free Make your bed Great soldiers make great people You can...

Send us Fan Mail Kenny and I met through 1stphorm as I am an up and coming legionnaire and he has set the bar as a sponsored athlete after retiring from 31 years in the Army. He is my role model for my goals within 1stphorm. He talks about his time in the Army and how it transitioned over to 1stphorm and how he continues to lead by example. The topics we cover Grit Investing in others Leading by e...

Send us Fan Mail The power of social media wins again. Dakota and I met through FB while he was searching for home gym gear in 2024. Once we started chatting we noticed we had some things in common and really connected. Having him on the podcast was an amazing experience because while we don't cover leadership traits until about an hour in. His transparency and story alone are all leadership...

Send us Fan Mail Shaun was recommended from a great friend who I actually recorded episode 1 with. When this happens I know it is a no brainer that I should have them on the show. Because those that are listening want to hear them. As a CSM in the Army and working through multiple deployments, training exercises, personal battles, and all the relationships. Shaun brings so much to the show. I know...

Send us Fan Mail Airmen lead the way, that is no exception with Airmen Schroll. He is leading by example, putting in the extra work, and making sure his goals are clear. We met through rucking but have built a relations these past 2 years that has allowed us to become great friends. Even though he enlisted when he was 36, age is not stopping him! The topics we cover are: Fathers, their role Honor...

Send us Fan Mail All they can say is No. That was my reasoning for asking Brigadier General Palenske to be on the podcast. I was recommended his page from an Airmen who is motivated by his posts. So I went on Facebook and just asked. That's it, I was bold(you will see how that applies) and we got it set up!!! 10 Hours away, across the pacific, and it was amazing. General P (as he goes by) car...

Send us Fan Mail When we talk about leading by example, control what you can control, and focusing on what's now. No one does a better job then my guest Ret Col David Benson. He flew the B-1 Bomber and the B-2 Spirt as well as the first Weapon School patch in the B-2 community. He held multiple leadership positions and very non-standard career.  What we talk about is: There is a reason for ev...

Send us Fan Mail Thats right on this episode I dive into my 3Hs. Because I think ya'll need to know a little about me. I have everyone else describe their hometown, heros, and hardships why not me. This is the first time I am talking solo which is awkward but that is how we grow.  My story is not crazy it's just starting I hope you take something and if you did you know what to do. Don&a...

Send us Fan Mail The power of social media is to connect and learn. On this episode we do both. More importantly anyone how listens to what we cover can learn. Canaan has an amazing back story and understands the power of self to lead others. We also cover the difference in an Army First Sergeant and an Air Force First Sergeant.   A few topics we cover Relationships Being selfish Grit Will power a...

Send us Fan Mail Social media the ultimate relationship builder. It brings people together that may never meet. On this episode Gabe and I met through TikTok when someone sent me one of his videos. I reached out and told him to keep it up and we needed to chat! His story is amazing! He is on a mission and opportunities happen and he takes them full send to move forward in life.   On this episode w...

Send us Fan Mail Hayden and I met through Social media but he is from Abilene Texas where I am currently stationed(2024). I am working on reaching more branches and officer and enlisted leaders to get their perspective. As a Marine Captain Hayden talks about his journey to joining the Marines, timeline of training and his career. A few leadership topics we cover are: Leading by example Building co...

Send us Fan Mail Be transparent to everyone. On this episode I am joined by another Social media friend Caleb Bright who is currently an Army recruiter who started his career with the Marines and while he was out of service was recalled to deploy. Which is a crazy story on its own. He discusses his hardships and how failure is the key to success.  On this episode we cover: Celebrating their succes...

Send us Fan Mail This episode wouldn't have been possible without building relationships. Honestly. 1stSgt Williams and I were introduced by Gonzo(episode 7) and this episode could've went for 2 hours!! I am always excited to hear about leadership from our brother branches. The Marines are true to their word. They care, they respect each other, they fight for each other, and they really...

Send us Fan Mail Dan is a fellow SERE Specialist who crossed over to the Dark Side and is now on his way to teach at an ROTC Det at Washington State University my Alma mater Det 905!! It is great to hear the SERE Tech school stories and how it forged us into never quit badasses!! On this episode a few topics we cover, that will apply to every leader: Fortune favors the bold Early success snowballs...

Send us Fan Mail Ashley and I met through the 1sthprom app where I coach as an Advisor and since 2021 she has been on a journey to her new self! Her goal is to lose 100lbs and control her life. On this episode we dive into how she is doing that, what struggles she has had to overcome, and where she is going now.  You will notice she has a why, is stacking wins, and leading by example to an amazing...

Send us Fan Mail I was honored to be joined by a Dennis aka Z to talk about some amazing ways we can become a better leader and how to build that leadership tool kit!! Z is a 22 year Air Force Security Forces vet who now works with the government on the SBIR side and has worked some amazing jobs during his time in.  Which has allowed him to develop his tool kit and continue to lead and develop gre...

Send us Fan Mail Another reason I love doing this. Not only do I get to catch up with great people I have not talked too in a few years. But, you get to hear from someone outside the military on leadership traits they use in the small business world. We talk about: Building relationships Reps, reps, reps, Feedback Disciplines equal freedoms As always we finish with a book: Extreme ownership by Joc...

Send us Fan Mail Ben is going into his Senior year at the Air Force academy and was recently selected to continue his Air Force career and move onto TACP School house after graduation.  He was in my TACPO selection week team where we both were no selected but he went on to attend the next assessment week and got picked up. He is driven by passion and determination. In this episode we talk about: W...

Send us Fan Mail I was pumped to be able to get Aaron on for a 2nd podcast and to focus specifically on his weight loss journey and how you can do it too!! Aaron has lost over 200lbs, joined the Army Guard, became a father, started working for 1stphorm, and is leading by example in all of these areas! Again, we keep it non-standard by giving you the secret to losing weight and keeping it off. A fe...

Send us Fan Mail Relationships and doing hard things. That's how Simon and I met through IG and now we are brothers forever. Simon has been in the Army for 7 years and being from Nigeria he wanted to be a US citizen and loves being part of something bigger than himself.  In this episode we hit it all! Like we always do from: Leading from the rear Building relationships Leading by Example Davi...

Send us Fan Mail Consistency and determination are the keys to success. In any journey. I have noticed it time and time again in myself(this podcast and my nutrition coaching) and while talking to Will. Will and I met while going through TACPO Assessment week phase 2 in March of 2024. He was selected and I was not. But that only made us closer.  He is the second member from that team I have had on...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first of its kind!! Very Non-Standard at that. I am now brining people to my house to lift for 30-45 minutes then we make post workout shake and record for 30-45 minutes. These will be shorter episodes and very Q&A format for those who want to learn and hear some great questions!! If you have some questions you want us to answer on leadership let me know on my I...