Eating Crow

I've never laughed so much in a podcast.

Seriously, Kate Bradley Chernis is funny.

She's also a brilliant CEO of a company changing the way we use Artificial Intelligence in marketing.

Kate's passion for music (she was a SiriusXM DJ - and her husband is literally a rock star) gave her an appreciation for the written and spoken word.

She then turned to marketing, using her verbal gymnastic skills to found a company that learns what customers want and converts any content into social posts that resonate.

Kate is a humble leader, but she's also not afraid to make the tough calls.

I consider Kate a friend and I look forward to following her success.

This is one great episode.

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Dale Dupree a rock star. No seriously, he IS a rock star.

He spent much of his late teens and early 20's in a heavy metal band - and learned a few things.

Most importantly, he met his wife at a show, and realized he wanted more.

While he was delighting leather-clad fans everywhere, he learned sales from his dad. Not just any "sales", but EPIC sales.

Change your life sales, change other's lives sales.

Dale sold copiers. A lot of copiers.

But the sales machine started to grind him up. He knew there was a better way.

But Dale's way is not the typical way. It's rebellious. It's different. It's not for everyone, but it should be.

He built the Sales Rebellion into a 10,000+ strong community, and he's just getting started.

He's famous, he's humble, he's real and one of the reasons I love this podcast.

Get a cup of coffee, put this episode on and just listen. Sit quietly and listen. You won't be disappointed.

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Kevin Miller is one of the good guys.

His journey from a successful career to drug and alcohol addiction - and back, isn't over. It will never be over.

It's a daily thing.

What makes Kevin special is his openness about addiction - and the fact that it doesn't define you.

He started GR0, a digital marketing company, after meeting his business partner in AA.

They are open about their addictions, recovery and daily battles.

They've created a culture where these struggles are not taboo, they are hoping people discuss them and get help.

I've met people who use their past as a platform for fame.

Not Kevin, he is using his past as a platform for helping others.

His company is growing, so is his message.

Kevin's key takeaway for listeners: Go to www.AA.com and find a local meeting. Go. Listen. Be openminded.

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Chris Hallsey is a Dad. It's not a title, it's who he is.

This episode hit hard for me - it will for any parent.

I saw a post Chris had done on LinkedIn and reached out to learn more. Glad I did.

Chris's son, Tanner was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor - at age 13.

At the time of the diagnosis, Chris asked him "What do you want to do?"

Tanner's response: "Whatever it takes."

That became their motto as Tanner courageously and selflessly battled for 17 months.

Chris took this motto seriously and quit his job to be by Tanner's side.

I don't think anyone can truly understand the loss of a child - unless they've experienced it.

Chris knows that love qualifies you to make the had decisions, and that love is never wrong.

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Guy and Jane Harvey are a super couple.

Their story floored me and I consider it an honor to know them.

Guy had a stroke in 2016 - how it happened is unique, he was a fit dude.

What happened after is the stuff of legend.

Jane, his girlfriend at the time, stepped in, and up. We all need a Jane in our lives.

While Guy's stroke is a big part of their story. His recovery journey and their marriage are the main event.

Guy works hard, he's dedicated, but Jane is the engine that keeps this marriage running. She's the rare combination of passion, love, compassion and determination. These two are not to be underestimated.

They now run JGH Rehab. Notice that it's Jane Guy Harvey Rehab. Jane's name is first, for a darn good reason.

Their goal: to help others recover from the debilitating effects of a stroke.

It's brutally hard work. It takes a long time. And it takes the right mindset in the survivor and the caregiver(s).

If you need a bit of inspiration or life perspective - this one's for you.

You can find more on Guy and Jane here: https://jghrehab.ca/

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Sonnie Linebarger is intimidating...

...in a subtle "I eat nails for breakfast" sort of way.

I've been following Sonnie for some time and when she agreed to be on the show I had an idea of where I wanted to take the episode...I was wrong.

Sonnie is complex - wife, mother, seasoned and successful business executive.

She's also a life-long learner.

This really stayed with me during the episode - she's obsessed with, well, evoking greatness - first in herself, then others.

She's registered nurse (in a PICU none-the-less, I've seen that first hand...wow) and spent years leading a hospice and palliative care organization.

That's next-level compassion.

Sonnie just left her corporate gig and is now out on her own, evoking leadership greatness.

Sonnie is one of the sharpest people I've interviewed (that's a high bar).

She's also a supermom and now an entrepreneur.

Stay tuned.

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Chris Grainger is on a mission.

It's no ordinary mission.

Chris is a fisher of men.

Chris is also a husband, a father, an employee and a 2x podcast host.

Chris has dealt with loss, the kind of loss most people can't relate to. Seriously, we just can't.

Chris and his wife turned it into a mission - how to help other parents deal with loss and the grief it brings.

Often this grief spirals into despair, poor choices and a dark path.

Chris created The Lion Within Podcast to help men face and conquer the demons that can distract them from being men of God, husbands and fathers.

In a short time this podcast has attracted a following and more important, followers.

He's extremely soft-spoken, but like EF Hutton, when he talks, you should listen (Google that :-)).

Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:

1. Side hustles can enrich your team
2. Podcasts are an important part of your go-to-market strategy
3. Pay attention to what your people are dealing with at home

Chris's Eating Crow Moments:

1. Facing loss meant facing himself
2. Grief is different for everyone
3. We are not the only ones dealing with this, how can we help others?

You can find Chris here: https://thelionwithin.us/

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Tony Albrecht has seen things.

Things most people will never witness.

His path has been a winding journey through self-doubt, insecurity, destructiveness, self-centeredness and ultimately, a spiritual awakening.

Tony is also one of the most intriguing people I've met (and considering this show's premise, that's saying something).

He's raw.

He's still paving HIS path.

He's becoming an amazing husband and father (note, it's an evolving process, with no deadline).

I connected with Tony's writing instantly. He was gracious enough to share his journey and lessons.

I hope to be with Tony on the remainder of his journey. When you encounter people who are deep and have so much to offer, you make it a priority to build a friendship and to continue to learn and be challenged by their approach to life.

Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:

1. Sabbaticals have merit
2. Reading is fundamental
3. Many battles win the war

Tony is a quiet leader. He has "it", the thing people are drawn to in any situation. In his youth he let this power consume him. Now he's harnessed it, using it for good.

Leaders can benefit from his thoughtful approach to words, actions and observation. He battles the resistance one-day-at-a-time.

Tony's Eating Crow Moments:

1. You hit rock bottom the moment you stop digging
2. Facing reality - owning his journey
3. Tough conversations with his parents
4. Adopting the 12-steps in AA, and working them, embracing the spiritual awakening.

You can find Tony here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-albrecht-92457213b/

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Gav Gillibrand is my spirit animal...with bigger balls.

I have been chasing him as a guest for a year.

Some of you may know, I started a fitness company in 2009 to help people live healthier lives. At the time, LinkedIn was early, video wasn't a medium on the platform and Instagram was on the rise. I should have been active on both, screaming from the rooftops about how I felt about exercise and eating right, and the simple truths about weight loss.

I just didn't have the balls to be vocal, I was afraid it would offend my business clients. Damn.

Gav does have the balls. He tells it like it is, it's unapologetically necessary - and refreshing.

Gav's journey to fitness champion is unusual.

His journey gave him the first hand experience and knowledge to speak with authority.

I've yet to encounter another influencer who speaks more directly, accurately and simply.

Some people don't want to hear it. They want an excuse. They want a pill.

Gav is brutally honest. The science is simple. Willpower and deeply emotional issues are not.

Yet, because the science is simple, there is hope.

Gav walks us through his journey, his approach and how he found his voice.

And thank goodness he did.

Oh, there will be a Part Two to this episode, we haven't even scratched the surface.

Male stripper. Need to dig into that.

Enjoy.

Gav can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gav-gillibrand/

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Something completely out of Matt Blakely's control became a big break for his early stage company.

Becoming a control freak almost ruined it.

Fortunately, Matt woke up and realized he was holding his company back - just in time.

He had to be better.

He had to lead better.

Ultimately, he had to let go.

The first thing he did? He sat down with his team and shared his epiphany. Then he asked for their help - to become a better leader.

Talk about eating crow. That's a third trip to the buffet.

Matt decided to "paint the picture of what he wants to be and what he wants for success."

He then laid it out for the team.

Most bought in. Some didn't. That was OK.

What happened next was epic.

Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:

1. Rethink everything.
2. Transparency is essential.
3. Work on yourself - and ask others to help you.
4. More hours does not always translate to better performance.

Matt's Eating Crow Moments:

1. Waking up and realizing he was the problem.
2. Giving examples of this to his team (showing them he really gets it).
3. Stepping back and relinquishing control.
4. Knowing everyone won't buy in.

You can find Matt, and his excellent content for leaders on LinkedIn here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattblakely3/

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