In this episode, hosts sit down with Stephen Phelan, Chief Spiritual Integration Officer at Faith-Driven Entrepreneur, to unpack a powerful idea: what if business wasn’t just about profit—but about people?

Stephen shares the story behind Movement Mortgage and how a bold vision during the 2008 financial crisis led to a company built on love, purpose, and impact. From redefining leadership to transforming communities through education and service, this conversation challenges the way we think about success in business.

If you’ve ever wondered how faith, purpose, and entrepreneurship can actually work together—this one hits deep.

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Jamie Ledford, President of Golf Pride, shares his journey from growing up in

Walla Walla, Washington, to leading a global brand. Through stories of farm life, mentorship,

international experiences, and career pivots, Jamie reflects on leadership, humility, and the importance

of people in shaping both personal and professional success. This episode explores how life’s

unexpected turns often lead to the most meaningful opportunities.

Key topics discussed & time stamps:

• Early life in Walla Walla and farm influences (00:08)

• Lessons from Jamie’s grandfather and work ethic (00:10)

• Leadership mindset and desire to lead (00:22)

• Career pivots and unexpected opportunities (00:25)

• International experience in Italy and global perspective (00:32)

• Consulting, Starbucks, and business growth strategies (00:38)

• Transition into Callaway and Golf Pride (00:45)

List of resources mentioned in episode:

• Golf Pride

• AT Kearney Consulting

• Johns Hopkins SAIS

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• Share this episode with a friend or colleague

What can Navy SEAL training teach you about leadership, business, and life?

In this episode of Anything But Typical, Gary and Ben sit down with retired Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Tim Cruickshank, founder of Bone Frog Coffee Company, to break down the mindset, discipline, and team-first philosophy that shaped his journey.

Tim shares how elite military training—including BUD/S and combat deployments—built the mental toughness and adaptability he now uses as an entrepreneur. More importantly, he reveals how his business was born out of a deeper mission: honoring fallen teammates and supporting Gold Star families.

This episode is a powerful conversation on leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, and what it truly means to put others first—in business, family, and life.

BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training) is one of the most intense military training programs in the world, designed to push candidates mentally and physically. It focuses heavily on teamwork, resilience, and mental endurance, with extremely high attrition rates.

Navy SEALs develop mental toughness by breaking overwhelming challenges into smaller time increments (like 30 seconds at a time), controlling their mindset, and learning to operate under extreme stress and discomfort.

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A purpose-driven business builds deeper customer loyalty by aligning its mission with impact. In this case, giving back to Gold Star families and honoring fallen heroes creates emotional connection and long-term brand trust.

Navy SEAL mindset, leadership lessons, mental toughness, entrepreneurship journey, purpose-driven business, startup advice, team culture, business leadership, resilience training, Bone Frog Coffee, veteran-owned business

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“I’ve been poor before. That doesn’t bother me.” – Cathy Maday

“I closed the biggest deal of my life playing Candy Crush on my phone over Zoom… I could do this in my sleep at this point.” — Lauren Goodell

“I’d like people to say this guy lived life with no regrets.” – George El-Hage

“It’s the fleeting moments of bliss — being connected to your family in a real, meaningful way.” – Daniel Hearl

“Belief isn’t a feeling — it’s a decision.” – Dean Otto