With Brent travelling on business, Doc and Brandon sit down with Julie Altemus - broadcaster, journalist, motivational speaker, and educator. Her story is one that offers inspiration and hope. Anyone contemplating the path they're on is sure to find something valuable in Julie's story.

With Brent away on business travel, Brandon and Doc preview our upcoming episode with Julie Altemus, a great friend of the show and an educator with a compelling story to share. Anyone interested in public speaking, self-discovery, networking, or the power of a great story will find something that resonates in Julie's episode.

In this Freestyle Friday, Brent, Doc, and Brandon discuss Nate Lashley, a PGA golfer with an incredible story. Although his dream of success at the highest level in golf was delayed, he never gave up. Overcoming tragedy with persistence and hard work - it's a story every business owner and entrepreneur should hear.

Have you ever been asked to speak in front of a group of people and you weren't just nervous but terrified at the thought of getting out of your comfort zone? You gracefully accepted or maybe turned the opportunity down due to the level of nervousness. Heck ya, I think we've all been there in some shape for fashion.

Carol Hamilton joins the Breaking Business Barriers team and walks us down her path and a clear fork in the road in her life and career. Tune in and smile as Carol has a magnetic personality and a very warm heart. Oh, did we mention that she's an author and a professional coach whose services are sought from individuals & companies around the globe.

Please join Carol, Brent, Brandon and Doc on this episode of Breaking Business Barriers.

In this preview to this week's episode, Brent, Joseph, and Brandon reflect on their time with Carol Hamilton. From a career spanning the management of premiere comedy clubs in California to international consulting with clients in Paris, Carol's is a story you won't want to miss.

The NBA has begun transitioning from the term "owner" to the term "governor", and Brent, Joseph, and Brandon are here to talk about it! There's a little sports talk, but his is really a conversation about business, ownership, language and the way people work with one another. It's a Freestyle Friday you don't want to miss!

Brent, Joseph, and Brandon welcome Ron Cooks, a great friend of the show, to Breaking Business Barriers. Ron Cooks is a proud military veteran of 25 years, turned real estate professional.

Ron shares a story from Operation Desert Storm and explains the positives and negatives of wearing a MOPP suit in desert temperatures exceeding 120 degrees. These suits were designed to help keep our soldiers safe against chemical weapons.

While Ron was preparing for his retirement from the military, he was selling his home as a for sale by owner. That process of selling his home opened the doors to his career in real estate.

Ron classifies himself as an entrepreneur in transition. He explains how being constantly in transition better helps his clients and team members. His innovative approach as a leader has led to newfound success.

Ron's advice to aspiring professionals - persistence and consistence.

As we close out our episode with Ron, he shares a comical story about a very special home for sale. It's a knee slapper for sure.

Brent, Joseph, and Brandon preview the upcoming episode of Breaking Business Barriers, featuring Ron Cooks - veteran and real estate broker based out of Killeen, TX. . Ron's episode is a great one, and his notion of entrepreneurship and community-building is truly inspirational. Join us as we reflect on some of the highlights you'll hear later this week!

Brent, Joseph, and Brandon are joined by special guest Brittany Bowden, former top-ranked junior women's golfer out of the University of Florida. With the USWNT having just scored a lopsided 13-0 victory over Thailand, your hosts and Brittany discuss competition as it relates to both business and sports. Is there ever an instance in which one should stop competing? Is running up the score acceptable in sports? How about business?

Randy Bobb proves that old school relationship-building is today's new school approach to business success. In this preview, Brent, Joseph, and Brandon reflect on their time with this College World Series champion and college baseball hall of famer and his competitive approach to business and life, as well as his tendency to handle uncomfortable truths head on.