In this episode of The Hear and Now Podcast, Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard dive into the ongoing struggle of balancing work and family life. They discuss the concept of “choosing to cheat” (referencing Andy Stanley's book) — the reality that we can’t give 100% to everything and must intentionally decide where to focus our time and energy. With personal stories, leadership insights, and practical strategies, they explore how to set boundaries, prioritize key moments, and trust that putting family first doesn’t mean sacrificing success. If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or someone striving for better work-life balance, this conversation is for you!

Mike Cottrell joins Ben and Wade in this insightful, funny and detailed look at how to find amazing people when expanding your sales teams.

Disclaimer:

Some of the stories and banter in this podcast are strictly for entertainment and comedic purposes. While we share personal experiences and hiring philosophies, they should not be taken as official hiring policies. The companies represented by the hosts are committed to fair and lawful hiring practices, ensuring equal opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, age, gender, religion, disability, or any other protected status. All hiring decisions are made in compliance with federal and state employment laws. Nothing in this podcast should be considered legal or HR advice. For professional guidance on employment law and hiring practices, consult a qualified expert.

In this episode of The Here and Now Podcast, Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard dive into one of the toughest responsibilities of leadership—firing. They break down why letting someone go is so difficult, the right way to approach it, and lessons they’ve learned from past experiences. Through personal stories and candid insights, they explore the emotional weight of firing, the importance of acting decisively, and why keeping the wrong person on board can hurt both the company and the individual. With humor, wisdom, and practical advice, this episode sheds light on a topic no leader enjoys but every leader must face. Plus, stick around for an unexpected blooper at the end!

In this episode we tackle a tough but game-changing mindset: everything is your fault. Wade shares a personal story about his son Jax and how it ties into owning responsibility in business and life. We dive into the weight of ownership, setting clear expectations, and why radical accountability can make or break your business. This one’s full of real talk and a little debate about movie opinions. It’s not polished, but it’s honest—just like running a business. Tune in and let us know if you’ve had your own “everything is my fault” moments!

There are layers to delegation and every great leader knows that mastering this skillset and harnessing it in the right way IS the only way to scale their organization. This podcast was inspired by quotes and examples from Theodore Rosevelt, John Maxwell and Craig Groeschel.

Do you struggle with tough conversations with clients or employees? Or do you struggle with giving grace and building relationships? 

Today’s episode is about how to lean into your strengths and also bring balance to your managerial approach. This episode is inspired by our own experiences, leaders like John Maxwell and other small business leaders we’ve learned from over the years. 

Ben and Wade host Stephanie (Ben's mom) for an episode discussing how things become less special when constantly over done. They discuss things like ben's 3 year old's broken leg, wade's daughters extravagant prom celebration, imposing self discipline, embracing boredom and much more.

Ben and Wade discuss Elon Musk's big week with Tesla, Space X, Twitter/X and how a TikTok video made us ask ourselves, where are we being too risk adverse?

Ben and Wade discuss the importance of communication in small business using real world examples.

Ben & Wade breakdown John Maxwell's Laws of Environment which they found while reading the John Maxwell Leadership Bible. They also discus whether James Earl Jones was a great actor or just a great voice, personal growth and so much more.