#107: Chris Powers is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Fort Capital and the host of The FORT podcast. Chris is a serial entrepreneur with more than 18 years of real estate development and investment experience. Since founding Fort Capital, the company has invested over $2.1B in Class B industrial, commercial, multifamily, student housing, and residential and land development projects throughout Texas and the sunbelt.

As host of, The FORT, he has published over 267 episodes to date, where he talks with some of the most fascinating minds in business and discusses important topics in the worlds of real estate, entrepreneurship, and investing. It is hands down one of my favorite podcasts to listen to.

On the show Chris dives into his story, going to Texas Christian University, entrepreneurship, optimizing for freedom, finding mentors, taking risks, faith, forgiveness, building a business and culture, and what matters most.

Like I mentioned before Chris’s podcast is one of my favorites and I am always learning something new.

Be sure to check out his podcast, The FORT on all major platforms. Also, if you are looking to invest, check out FortCapitallp.com

Enjoy the show!

#106: Jamion Christian is a highly accomplished American college basketball coach, formerly as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at George Washington University. 

At 29 years old, Jamion became the Head Basketball Coach at Mt. Saint Mary’s where he was one of the youngest coaches, if not the youngest, in all of college basketball. As a young coach, Jamion learned from some of the best coaches in the country. While working as an assistant at Emory & Henry, Bucknell, William & Mary, and VCU, the head coaches that he worked with collectively accumulated over 2,000 career wins. While Head Coach at Mt. Saint Mary’s he led the Mountaineers to two NCAA tournament appearances and a Northeast Conference Coach of the Year Award. Because of his success at Mt. Saint Mary’s he was highly sought after to become the head coach at Siena and then George Washington University. 

Jamion currently is the Chief Content Officer for Speakeasy Sports. Jamion is responsible for new media and content strategy for the brand. He currently hosts, Winning in the Margins & Last Call with Jamion Christian, which are available on all major platforms and host some fantastic conversations with many great guests. 

On the show Coach Christian tells his story of growing up, playing basketball, reframing, becoming a coach, building culture, routine, finding your why & purpose, making decisions, different layers of love, creating a personal mission statement, and leaving things better than you found it. 

Enjoy the show!

#105: Justin Donald is the #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Lifestyle Investor book and has been called the “Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing” by Entrepreneur Magazine.

He is a master of low-risk cash flow investing, specializing in simplifying complex financial strategies, structuring deals, and disciplined investment systems that consistently produce profitable results. Not only does he show you how to create financial freedom through cash flow investing, but also what it means to personally create and build the life you imagine.

On the show Justin dives into his story growing up, overcoming rejection, growth, seeking out mentors, curiosity, sales, competing against yourself, investing, calculated risk, financial freedom, and family.

If you want to learn more bout Justin be sure to check out his website at LifestiyleInvestor.com. From there you can order his book, The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cash Flow Investing For Passive Income & Financial Freedom, as well as his podcast, masterclasses, blog, courses, coaching, mastermind, and much more.

Also, be sure to checkout lifestyleinvestor.com/strategy/ for a free strategy call! 

Enjoy the show! 

#104: Jade Gordon is a keynote speaker and certified workshop facilitator with the Jon Gordon Companies. 

She is a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in communications and also worked with the Clemson football program. After college she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting while working at Nobu Malibu, a world famous restaurant. She learned the art of great customer service by loving and caring about the people she encountered daily.

Jade has a passion and mission to develop positive leaders and build great teams. Today she works with teams, businesses, and organizations to help them implement the Power of Positive Leadership

On the show Jade dives into her story, growing up, playing lacrosse, leadership, serving, confidence, identify, fear, faith, honor, and much more. 

Be sure to take notes and enjoy the show! 

#103: Ryan Folmar is the head baseball coach at Oral Roberts University. 

He is in his 11th year as the head coach of the Golden Eagles. During his time as head coach he has earned the Summit League Coach of the Year Award 5 times, taken ORU to 7 NCAA post season appearances, and coached numerous professional players. Even greater than that, as you will see on the show, he has helped his players become better men. 

Ryan grew up in Pennsylvania and earned a baseball scholarship to Oklahoma State. While at Oklahoma State he played on some of the most successful teams going to the college world series in 1996. He was then drafted by the Colorado Rockies. After his professional career, he started coaching at Oklahoma State. He then spent 10 years as an assistant coach at ORU before becoming the head coach in 2013. 

On the show he dives into his story, playing baseball, coaching, leadership, culture, hard work, resilience, buy-in, faith, family, and a lot more. This is a masterclass on leadership and building a culture from one of the best coaches out there so be sure to take notes. 

Enjoy the show!

#102: Mike Hearne is the host of the This Is Oklahoma Podcast, where he interviews Oklahomans and those who have made Oklahoma home. On the show he dives into their businesses and why they love Oklahoma and more. 

Mike grew up in Wales and then earned a golf scholarship at Southern Nazarene University. After graduating he got into the real estate and eventually started his podcast. He has interviewed some of the most well known Oklahoman’s and shared their stories to help others learn and grow. 

On the show Mike dives into his own story, playing golf, persistence, real estate, his podcast, how to start a podcast, branding, repetition, focus, business, and much more.

Be sure and check out his podcast, This is Oklahoma, on all platforms.

Enjoy the show!

#101: Stu Grazier is a retired Navy pilot & Co-founder of Storehouse 310.

As a retired Naval Officer with 20 years of military experience, Stu spent time flying the MH-60 Sierra Knighthawk helicopter and later the C-40. He also spent time in leadership overseeing hundreds of people.

Throughout his time in the military Stu started his own entrepreneurship journey through investing in real estate. This ultimately led him and his Co-founder David, to start Storehouse 3:10 Ventures, Capital, Partners, and Mastermind.

On the show Stu dives into his story of growing up, playing baseball at the Naval Academy, graduating flight school as number one in his class, service, real estate, learning from others, real estate, accountability, pivoting, purpose, leadership, failure, faith, family, and much more.

For more on Stu and Storehouse 3:10 check out storehouse310.com 

Enjoy the show!

Connect with Stu:
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filling-the-storehouse/id1505081414
Website - https://storehouse310.com
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartgrazier/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/militaryinvestor/?hl=en

#100: Sam Acho is a former nine-year NFL veteran, current in studio analyst for ESPN, author, public speaker, humanitarian, and committed Christian.

Sam played college football at the University of Texas at Austin, where he was recently inducted into the University of Texas Athletics Hall of Honor.  While at Texas he received the William V. Campbell Trophy for being college football’s top scholar-athlete. He also won the NCAA Top VIII Award, which recognizes the top eight student-athletes in all of sports, and was named the 2010 Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year.

In 2011, Sam was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals and played four seasons as a linebacker with the team. He then signed with the Chicago Bears for the 2015–2016 season and played four years there before spending the 2019 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In 2016 and 2017, Sam was the Bears’ nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. He is also the vice president of the NFL Players Association and Sam was named by Sporting News as one of the twenty smartest athletes in all of sports.

Sam is the founder and president of Athletes for Justice and is also currently an ambassador for the International Justice Mission.

Every year he joins his family on medical mission trips to Nigeria and serves as the vice president of Living Hope Christian Ministries.

This week on Tuesday March 7th Sam is releasing his second book, Change Starts With You: Following Your Fire to Heal a Broken World.  You can preorder right now and get the bonuses. To find out more check out SamAchoBook.com. I highly encourage you to get his book! 

If you are sitting there wondering how does he do all of this? Listen to the show and find out, you won’t be disappointed. Enjoy the show!

Connect with Sam:
Twitter - @TheSamAcho
Intsagram - @TheSamAcho
Linkedin -  Sam Acho
Facebook - Sam Acho
Website - www.samacho.com
Book Website - www.samachobook.com
Books 
Change Starts With You:
https://www.amazon.com/Change-Starts-You-Following-Broken/dp/1400237998
Let the World See You:
https://www.amazon.com/Let-World-See-You-Fakes/dp/1400220270/ref=pd_bxgy_vft_none_img_sccl_1/142-1957624-4583243?pd_rd_w=baA3M&content-id=amzn1.sym.7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&pf_rd_p=7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&pf_rd_r=HDNF7MNMJSY7EZPC501A&pd_rd_wg=85X8O&pd_rd_r=905874cb-22cd-483e-ac02-26c2078406e9&pd_rd_i=1400220270&psc=1

#99: Forrest Carpenter is the author of the book They’re Your Choices Now. Forrest has been in the business world as a business executive and entrepreneur. Throughout his life he has always served and given back through ministry ventures and the church.

In his book he articulates the power of our choices and how they ultimately determine the course of our life. He also shares how the key is to seek obedience to God in all areas of your life. His life management plan gives you clear, actionable steps to do just that. A Life Management Plan is built on 7 pillars of life that create harmony, balance, and success. 

On the show he shares his story, his book, failure, grief & joy, preparation, his business experiences, always moving forward, being a great husband & father, and much more.

To find out more about Forrest and his book check out: itsyourlifenow.org

Enjoy the show! 

#98: Travis Wyckoff is the founder of Kingdom Coaching, a consulting business where he partners with leaders to help them discover the strengths that propel them, the constraints that trip them up, and their unique style and voice. 

He also hosts the Coaching DNA Podcast which is a podcast focused on investigating what makes coaches and leaders great. 

Travis coached college baseball for over 11 years. During his time coaching he coached at the University of Iowa, Creighton University, Des Moines Area Community College, & Dallas Baptist University. He has also served & lead on staff at Stonegate Church. Travis was drafted by the Miami Marlins and played collegiately at Wichita State University. 

Throughout his time running Kingdom Coaching he has helped and worked alongside some of the best coaches and leaders out there from Tim Corbin at Vanderbilt, Anson Dorrance at North Carolina, Kevin Hambly at Stanford, Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees, & many many more. 

On the show Travis shares his own story, experiences leading cohorts with some of the best of the best, building self awareness, developing curiosity, following the promptings of God, authentic leadership, gaining elite clarity, and much more. 

There are a lot of great takeaways to apply, so be sure to grab a pen and paper and take notes. Enjoy the show!

Connect with Travis:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/KingdomCoachTW
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-dna-podcast/id1463232323
Website - https://kingdomcoachingtw.com
Email - [email protected]