The Refinery Podcast

Welcome Naomi and Rami Bareket, Master NLP Trainers, entrepreneurs, and authors of the Meta Thinking Persuasion book series. Originally from Israel, Naomi and Rami share their journey from running a successful eight-figure business to dedicating their lives to helping entrepreneurs and leaders unlock their full potential through Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). With over 30 years of entrepreneu...

In this compelling episode of  The Refinery Podcast , Ricky and Gracie Boyter take us on a journey through their extraordinary lives, weaving together stories of resilience, faith, and love. From their unique role as great-grandparents raising their great-grandchildren to their battles with serious health challenges, Ricky and Gracie offer a heartfelt testament to the power of hope and perseveranc...

In this episode, The Refinery Podcast welcomes Matt Green, founder of Ledger Medial Accounting, to discuss his unique path from aspiring musician to successful entrepreneur in the accounting world. Matt shares stories of his early passion for music, his time in Nashville honing his craft, and the pivotal moments that led him to a career in accounting. Matt reveals how his creative background influ...

In this powerful episode of  The Refinery Podcast , Lizette Cloete, an innovative dementia care expert and founder of  Think Different Dementia , shares her journey from occupational therapy to becoming a leading voice in Christian dementia caregiving. Drawing from over 30 years of experience, Lizette discusses: ✅ How her faith uniquely informs her approach to dementia care. ✅ The difference bet...

In this heartfelt episode of  The Refinery Podcast , Seth and Jacob Buckley, the inspiring father-son duo behind  Fire Pit Ranch , share their mission to transform young lives and strengthen communities through mentorship, faith, and outdoor experiences. 🔥  What you'll discover: The powerful story of how Fire Pit Ranch was born. Why fatherhood and positive male role models are vital for today’s y...

This episode of The Refinery Podcast features guest Thomas Bookhammer, founder of Leaders Factor, Inc., and co-creator of the Grow Karma platform. The episode delves into Thomas's journey as a serial entrepreneur and executive coach, tracing his evolution from building and selling businesses to his current focus on fostering environments of growth and belonging. Key highlights include: Entrepreneu...

This episode of The Refinery Podcast features guest Lance Cummins, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Nectafy, a content marketing agency. The conversation provides a candid exploration of Lance’s entrepreneurial journey, from his early ventures in website design to his leadership at Nectafy, where he has focused on high-quality, human-written content. Key Highlights: Entrepreneurial Roots: La...

🌍✨ In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Rick Cross, founder of Acorn Global Advance, who shares his journey of transforming business for a greater purpose. If you’ve ever wondered how your work can have a deeper impact, this conversation is for you! Rick opens up about his mission to empower entrepreneurs to advance the gospel worldwide, his passion for corporate prayer, and amazing “boat...

In this episode of the  Refinery Podcast , 🎙️ Rick interviews  Andy Sharp  – a nutritionist, fitness expert, and advocate for gut health 🌱💪. Andy shares his journey from being the smallest kid in school, struggling with bullying, to discovering strength training and eventually finding his passion in helping others improve their health. He talks about his wife’s severe health challenges, which st...

In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, 🎙️ host Rick sits down with the founders of MJ Senior Living, Jason Lang and Mary Lynn Bolden, to dive into their journey of building a compassionate and thriving senior living community 🏠💖. They talk about MJ Senior Living’s origins from a single facility to a network of nine 🌱➡️9️⃣, their “people-first” philosophy, and a leadership approach that priori...

In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, we are honored to welcome Lonnetta Albright, an Executive Director of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team. Certified to facilitate, speak, train, and coach individuals and groups, Lonnetta brings extensive experience in leadership development, professional skills, and personal growth. Trained by John Maxwell and his world-class faculty, she offers exclusi...

Join host Rick Burris on The Refinery Podcast as he welcomes Jan Dégallier, a corporate finance and accounting expert with over 30 years of strategic experience. As a certified public accountant with a passion for adding value and inspiring growth, Jan has a proven track record of driving transformative growth in businesses. Discover the results a business can achieve with an advisor who combines...

In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, we sit down with Philip Haywood, the legendary head football coach at Belfry High School in the small town of Belfry, Kentucky. Coach Haywood holds the title of the all-time winningest high school coach in Kentucky, boasting 472 career victories and eight state championships over an impressive 48 seasons, 39 of which have been at Belfry. Coach Haywood's...

This episode of The Refinery Podcast features a conversation with Sensei Joe Beckham, an eighth-degree black belt and the founder of Beckham Martial Arts and Fitness and Beckham Hoshiki Aikido. Join me as we discuss Sensei Beckham's journey in martial arts and gain insights from a respected instructor and friend.

In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, I interview Justin Adams, the owner of Adams and Co Roofing. We delve into how Justin's strong integrity influences his business decisions and shapes his approach to customer service. You'll gain valuable insights into how ethical practices can lead to success in the business world. https://adamscoeroofing.com/

This episode features two inspiring guests! First, we chat with Sean Tario, owner of mark37.com. Sean brings his experience in big tech to the table, offering valuable insights you won't want to miss. Next, we connect with Jimmy Sorrells, founder of Liberty Networking. Jimmy shares the motivations behind creating this unique network for entrepreneurs who value liberty and integrity. https://ww...

Join us for our exciting premiere episode! I'm thrilled to be talking with the one and only, Paul Martinelli. A powerhouse in the coaching world, Paul has trained more coaches than anyone else. He's the founder of the John Maxwell Team and Empowered Living, and I've had the incredible honor of being his writing partner and calling him a friend and mentor. https://paulmartinelli.net/ ht...