The Same Difference

7 year Senior Sales Associate & Million Dollar Seller, Josh Breit was the 10th guest of the podcast. We discussed his acting career, his fear of heights, and the importance of affirmations!

The 13th guest on the podcast was none other than Mr. Bob Pants! We talk about his time in improv at Chicago's Second City, meeting Bryan Cranston(Actor from Breaking Bad), and how important it is to putting in hard work early and often.

Bob’s first episode(#13) was one of the top 3 most played so we decided to double back! Episode #22 Bob and I discuss the difficult journey of self-development, how powerful being present with other human beings is, sales tips, how great art can influence us, and a book(You Are the Placebo by Joe Dispenza) review on the significance of being cognizant of every thought we have. Bob's podcast- The A...

If you're looking for a motivational podcast with a TON of sales tips, then this is the podcast episode for you. Danny gave us an inside look on what drives him and how he's able to sustain high work ethic, day in and day out. If I'm selecting in a Salesperson draft, Danny would be in my Top 5 picks no doubt.

Marcus Aurelius once said in his diary to himself, "You have power of your mind -- not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." Randy and I discuss what this quote means to us, how to practice it as a philosophy,  and some concerning signals in society that practice the polar opposite of this approach. 

Episode #47 we changed it up a bit. Randy Gibson, Ryan Bartlett, and I discuss all the ins and outs of fertility. We've all spent many years learning about this topic, and we hope to share some light into improving fertility and what's causing 1 in 6 couples to experience infertility. If hear anything you don't agree with or have ideas to share then we'd love to hear from you by emailing shortlife...

Ryan Danley shares his incredible story how he overcame a brutal snow mobile accident that left him paralyzed in 2019, he tells us how we should always carry the mentality "Why not me?", and how a book(s) literally saved his life. Books Shared: As a Man Thinketh-James Allen Man's Search For Meaning-Viktor Frankl You Are Here & The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh Thinking and growing...

In this conversation Gerald tells us why he decided to join the Marines after two years into a promising career, living by the motto of leave it how you found it, and how powerful the book Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl was for us. Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances—Viktor Frankl Books: Man's Search For Meaning by...

Sara Byrd(formerly Holder) and I discuss her picking up a career in modeling in her 30's while overcoming objections that it's "a waste of her time", how you don't need to be perfect to start new expeditions in life, and how finding God led her out of an abusive relationship and guided her to look inward to be her true and best self. Books mentioned: Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer The Bibl...

John Kratz, former Sales Program Director at University of MN Duluth and I discuss his interesting story on how got into sales and professorship, we went in depth on what makes a great salesperson, he shared an amazing story of what he caught a sales student doing in class, and why the shortest path between two people is a story.  Books mentioned: Solution Selling by Michael Bosworth What Gre...

Old college peers Michael Mertens and I, discuss his 10+ years of transportation experience that led him to a managing partner of Echelon Transportation LLC, why you should get yourself a prescription of Nature, and how fear can prevent progress and to not be afraid to ask questions. https://echelonamerica.com/ Books mentioned: Range by David Epstein How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dani...

La'Shea and I discuss the lack of confidence in most women,  grinding through low paying jobs early in her career to build career capital, and shared some of the things we have done to build a stronger relationship. She also broke out some exciting news about halfway through... Books suggested- Atomic Habits by James Clear, Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday, Hap...

Corey and I discuss why he believes seeking discomfort is so important, he then explains how to catch an alligator, and tells a story of how he turned denial of a masters program into that same one being fully paid! Books Suggested: Jeb Blount- Objections: The Ultimate Guide for Mastering The Art and Science of Getting Past No Carey Patterson- Crucial Conversations Jocko Willink- Extreme Ownership

Tyler and I talk about his journey going from an Account Rep at Coca Cola to owning multiple businesses,  why he has read "How To Win Friends & Influence People" by Daniel Carnegie over 20 times, and showing us the true embodiment of the quote "What you lack in talent can be made up by giving 110% ALL THE TIME."

Kyle and I discussed him being a member of the Chicago Board of Trade since 2006 with 17 years as a trader, why he got into freight futures and why started a company like K-Ratio, the importance of questioning our thoughts and behaviors, and the story behind why he started his weekly freight episodes. Book recommendation- Learning Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Veen and I  go in depth about where we think creative ideas and thoughts come from, importance of not getting married to our opinions/ideas, and why you should ask yourself "What do you want your story to be?". Where do our best ideas come from? by Randy Gibson & John Vanderveen https://medium.com/@rand4711/where-do-our-best-ideas-come-from-ca765918fc3 Books suggested: Bill Bryson-A Short...

24th episode I sat down with Michael Oakleaf, Senior Manager at IBM. Oakleaf, an old college friend and groomsmen at my wedding, discussed how he was able to advance early in his career very quickly, importance of finding a mentor & how to find one, and how essential it is to prioritize some downtime in your life away from work especially during this COVID lock down we are still in. 

21st episode wasn't with a Schneider associate but he says he feels like one. My identical twin brother Randall Gibson and I discuss how everything is your Guru(your teacher), the importance of taking initiative, his first CD 2pac Greatest hits and his favorite song from it, and a couple of odd habits he has by consuming raw milk and "grounding" by walking barefoot. "No need to find a Guru, everyt...

20th episode was a double interview. We had a fantastic conversation on how we are making the most of our new life with this current COVID-19 pandemic, and the surprising health benefits of water fasting.