On today's episode we are talking with Rick Davis. Rick authored the book The Furnance of Leadership Development and owns a leadership development company called Impactus. Rick is a US Air Force and US Marine veteran and spent a total of 37 years in the fire service, retiring as a Battalion Chief from Loveland, CO. Rick now dedicates his time to his transforming todays leaders through his book and his company. This conversation was jam packed with information on leadership and development. We also got to hear Rick's story about his military service and how he transitioned into the fire service. Pick up his book and give it a read!

CONNECT WITH HIM ON:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-davis-620ba611/       
https://impactusleadership.com/

On today's episode we are talking with Jared Cunningham. Jared owns Elevation Roofing & Restoration and is also a career firefighter in Plano, TX. Jared talks about how he started a different business at first and how it evolved into what it is today. He also shares how he balances his job as a firefighter, the business, and of course his family. Jared also talked about his "why" and he story behind it. The evolution in his why and business is an awesome story to hear!

Connect with him on:
https://www.facebook.com/jared.cunningham.31           
 https://www.facebook.com/elevationrrs

From time to time, we will have special guests on the show that are not first responders but have a very valuable message to share. On today's episode we are talking to Jose Bolaños. Jose is the Leadership Director at Hite Digital, Host of the Noble Warriors Podcast, and an entrepreneur himself. Jose brings a wealth of knowledge and talks about VUCA, managing complexity, and how that pertains to first responders. He also talks about his program - Unbreakable. Don't forget to check out his podcast Noble Warriors for more tips! Warrior Up!

On today's episode we are talking to Alex Scherpenisse. Alex owns Mountain Mojo Marketing and is also a Paramedic in Calagary, AB, Canada. Alex has a strong passion for helping others and carries that passion into his marketing agency. Alex talks about running his agency while also being a paramedic with rotating 12 hour shifts. He gives a few good strategies and tips on how to managing multiple jobs. 

Connect with Alex on:
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=alex%20scherpenisse           
https://mtmojomarketing.com/

On today's episode we are talking to Don Pemberton and Jennifer Anderson. Jennifer is the founder and CEO of First Responder Coaching. Don is a coach within the organization. Mental health has been at the forefront across all areas of public safety and the military. Jennifer and Don talk about the importance of their program getting out to all first responders. They also share their stories about how they got into coaching. It was especially unique to hear a story from Jennifer's perspective as she is the spouse of a retired law enforcement officer and then get Don's perspective who is still a career firefighter/paramedic.

Connect with them on: 
Website: https://1strespondercoaching.org/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-pemberton/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1strespondercoaching

On today's episode we are talking to Dave Cotterell. Dave is a full time firefighter/paramedic and also owns Downers Grove CPR. Dave talks about his business and even cool Apple watch trick he learned from his wife that he uses occasionally to communicate with clients.

Connect with Dave on:
Website: www.downersgrovecpr.com 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dcotterell1

On today's episode we are talking to Kathy and Bruce Martin. They have a long history of entrepreneurship, starting and scaling multiple businesses. They talk about some of highlights throughout their journey and provide a few tips along the way. Bruce was also a firefighter for 20 years in Minnesota. Connect with them on:
Website: projectcommunication.org 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bruceandkathy

On today's episode we are talking to Kurt DeGroot, Founder and CEO of Project Fire Buddies. Kurt talks about how Project Fire Buddies started along with some of the ups and downs during the process. Kurt is also a current career firefighter/paramedic and was a union sprinklerfitter.