On this special fireside chat with Chris and Brian, we grill each other with random questions from a deck of cards full of random interview questions. Not 100% sure who your favorite podcast guests are? Take a listen and we'll see you on the other side. 

Take a minute and check in with those that are reaching out for help. We're never always aware of what's going on in other people's lives around us but every once in a while we'll see something that makes us wonder. We're all busy - I get it. But take a moment and reach out to that person and check in with them. You never know when you'll be able to potentially save a life or turn someone's day around. 

We love you guys. Have a good weekend. 

Brian and Chris discuss 5 key things successful leaders do in their every day patterns. Follow along and share with us how you have been a key actor in one of these examples through your career. 

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We have a challenge for you this weekend. Take the time to work on yourself, reach out to a loved one.. Do something you've been putting off for months or even years. We're all busy - we know this. 

Report back on Monday. 

Brian and Chris sit down this week with Katy Kinnan, Outreach Director with Fountain Springs Church here in Rapid City, SD. She is a dedicated mother, wife, and all around rockstar in the community.  In this wide ranging conversation, we talk about finding your own passion and how you can build others up to find their own passion. 

"It takes a village!"

Your current level of success is a direct reflection of your actions and effort. If you're not where you want to be, increase your actions and increase your effort. YOU do have the power to get yourself where you want to be. 

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When you look in the mirror, who do you see? Do you see yourself and who you think you are or do you see someone you hardly recognize anymore? Brian and Chris chat about self-awareness on this introspective episode all about self-awareness. When we talk about self-awareness there are actually a few different ways to look at your own self-awareness as well as tips on how to improve your own self-awareness. 

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On this episode Brian and Chris interview Jessica Fulkerson and Shonna McBride, owners of Oak & Key Realty here in Rapid City, SD. In this wide ranging chat full of laughs we talk about a down to earth approach to starting and growing a business, the ever changing real estate landscape of the Black Hills, and their best tips on following through with your own dreams. 

Having the skills you have and knowing what you know right now would you do the exact same thing over again? If your business closed tomorrow, would you build the same exact business again? If you got fired tomorrow, would you go into the same exact position with another company? 

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"Follow Through". This short phrase can be one of your best friends or your worst enemies. The lack of follow through can hurt you, your employees, loved ones and friends around you. Follow through can also be an admirable trait you'll find in yourself or others around you with influence. 

With anything you do be sure to follow through with your goals, promises and ambitions.