EPISODES MORE EPISODES HERE https://youtu.be/pz7swDlkvKk?si=dYDhlQ3pb3etPZ4e ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE FOLLOWING Episode 65 Fundamentals Over Flash: How Discipline Creates Freedom and Builds a Resilient Kid This one hits different. For the first time ever, my son Castle Cripps steps into the studio. If you know him, you know he’s wired a little differently. Basketball. CrossFit. Broadcasting. Finance. The kid understands how a Roth IRA works better than most college grads, and he’s not afraid of hard work. We talk about a summer that shaped him. Tough basketball camps. A coach who nearly sent him home on day one. Early mornings, protein breakfasts, CrossFit strength, and learning why fundamentals beat flash every time. Castle shares what it feels like to push through “I don’t like this” and come out stronger on the other side. We also get real about habits. Sleep over screens. Outdoor play over all-night gaming. Why calling for a ride at a sleepover isn’t quitting, it’s choosing tomorrow. There’s a fun nutrition detour, lessons from mowing lawns, and a surprisingly sharp breakdown of money, ownership, and why starting a Roth IRA early changes everything. This episode is about building a durable mindset. For young athletes. For parents. For anyone who believes discipline creates freedom. Strength before spotlight Consistency over motivation Think like an owner early Always keep the call-me lifeline open   If you care about youth sports, parenting, or raising kids who can handle real life, this episode is for you. Since the recording of this episode my Dad passed away. I lost my Dad, Best Friend and Mentor all in one moment. My son lost his Pappa, Mom lost her husband, team mate and love of her life of over 60 years.  *Don’t take the little things for granted. Enjoy the moment understanding.. there will be a last moment.  Even though it is hard… be thankful for the time you had.  https://youtu.be/ippU2VqAqzQ?si=zy4SRKhOYZrJD7J7 ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE FOLLOWING Episode 64 Real life, real work, and choosing each other – with Emily B. Cripps (Part 2) This episode continues our story as a family that’s far from perfect but fully committed. We love our life together. Yes, it’s work. Yes, some days are hard. But we’re a team: two adults, one kid, two pups, all charging forward. We talk about raising confidence in a child through small wins, movement, sports, and showing up consistently. About finding community in unexpected places like CrossFit. About making thoughtful health decisions, from recovery tools at home to doing serious due diligence before stepping into regenerative medicine. No hype, just honest experience. We also pull back the curtain on careers, purpose, and marriage. How clinical research really works. Why the people behind the data matter. How trust, communication, and choosing your spouse wisely changes everything. And how building a good life often looks quiet, unglamorous, and deeply rewarding. If you’re building a family, a career, or a healthier version of yourself, this one’s for you. Two adults. One child. Two dogs. One direction. Charging Forward. *It is with great sorrow that we dedicate this episode to our sweet Sadie-Belle our beloved Frenchie that spent 5220 days with our family. She passed this week, we will forever be grateful as She was the one who took us from Couple to a Family. Our hearts are broken but we know that we will see her again. Rest in peace until we meet again, our sweet girl. https://youtu.be/qs6irJdtmV0?si=JiM3Qq7XVcDRjn-G ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE FOLLOWING Episode 63 From a Flaming TV to a Debt-Free Life: How We Built a Marriage That Lasts with Emily Cripps (Part 1) A flaming TV on date two. A honeymoon where it rained inside our room. A Hill Climb that demanded total trust. Some couples bond over dinner… we bonded over chaos. And honestly? We wouldn’t change a thing.  In this episode, Emily and I finally sit down together to pull back the curtain on 15 years of marriage, mistakes, miracles, and momentum. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real stuff—the moments that built us, broke us, and pushed us to charge forward when quitting would’ve been easier.  We talk relationships:How a polite Match rejection turned into a partnership built on calm, curiosity, communication, and choosing each other on the days it’s toughest.  We talk money + marriage:Why we went full Dave Ramsey when everyone laughed at us, how we paid off a house and built the next one debt-free, and what it really feels like when life delays pile up and you’re staring at a bulldozer in the yard.  We talk purpose:Emily breaks down clinical trials in a way that actually makes sense—how treatments move from an idea on paper to something that saves lives, why data integrity matters, and how COVID changed the entire industry overnight. Zero jargon, all clarity.  We talk adventure:From flipping stereotypes on a dune buggy trail in Curaçao to climbing the toughest line on day one at Windrock, our best memories usually started with “Are you sure this is a good idea?”  If you’re navigating a career pivot, building your finances, strengthening your marriage, or simply trying to keep moving when life throws a curveball, this episode will meet you right where you are.    https://youtu.be/tWW8q2bg3gE?si=3lyuVgp6ALjWyyEh ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE FOLLOWING Episode 62 A Year of Charging Forward: Amazing Lessons One Guest at a Time (Part 3) Every conversation this year pointed to a simple truth: real progress happens when we choose people over shortcuts and purpose over applause. From an 84-year-old owner who turned down a massive buyout to protect 500 employees, to a Dog groomer who says no to unsafe cuts because “humanity over vanity” comes first, the season became a map for building a life you’re proud of. Featured Guests & Highlights: Larry Schmittou – Nashville Legend & Business owner who keeps turning down a massive buyouts to protect 500 employees. Jordan Grubbs – A fresh voice redefining leadership through empathy and consistent action whild building your brand. Nick Hiter – Building brands with integrity and reminding us that confidence is earned daily. Clayton Geiser – Data … Continue reading podcast-latest