What separates leaders who thrive from those who become stale over time? In this engaging conversation, host Jason L Smith sits down with leadership speaker, consultant and executive coach, Dr. Linda Travelute, to explore the mental barriers that keep business owners and executives from reaching their full potential. 

Dr. Linda, founder of Maximized Leaders and creator of the Limitless Group Coaching Program, reveals why so many leaders admit to not being interested in personal or professional growth—and how this stagnation is costing them competitive advantage. Drawing from her extensive work with John Maxwell and her experience managing organizations from a young age, she shares practical strategies for continuous leadership development. 

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In this eye-opening conversation, host Bryan Bibbo sits down with Social Security specialist, Ash Ahluwalia, CFP ®, MBA, head of Social Security Planning at OneTeam Financial, to uncover the complex world of Social Security optimization that many Americans never fully understand. 

Through real client stories and practical examples, he demonstrates how proper Social Security planning can help many couples make the most of their benefits and provide a significant source of income in retirement. Ash also addresses recent tax law confusion and explains why even high-net-worth individuals worth $80 million shouldn’t overlook their Social Security strategy. 

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Ready to take your pickleball game to the next level? Join host Bryan Bibbo as he continues our conversation with Verna Griffin, the “Pickleball Queen of Neptune Beach.”  In part two, we dive deep into the strategy and technique that separates recreational players from competitive ones. 

With over 15 years of experience playing and teaching sport, Verna has a lot to share. She also reveals her inspiring journey from retirement uncertainty to finding renewed purpose as a certified instructor, proving that it’s never too late to discover a passion that transforms your physical and mental well-being. 

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What happens when a simple introduction to a “silly game with a plastic ball” transforms into a lifelong passion that builds community and transforms health? In this energetic conversation, host Bryan Bibbo sits down with Verna Griffin, a Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) certified instructor, affectionately known as the “Pickleball Queen of Neptune Beach,” who has been teaching and promoting pickleball since 2009—long before most of us knew it existed. 

Verna shares her remarkable journey from that first hour of play that got her “hooked” to building a local community that grew from four players to 45 people within just one month. Through candid stories about chalk-lining courts every Saturday morning, teaching players from age 5 to 92, and witnessing the sport explode in popularity nationwide, Verna reveals how pickleball offers something no other sport does: a perfect combination of physical fitness, mental engagement, and genuine social connection that welcomes “all walks of life.” 

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Tax season doesn’t end on April 15th. If you want to build and protect your wealth, consider it a year-round opportunity and practice. Join host Bryan Bibbo as he sits down with Seth Meisler, CPA, CFP, and Chief Investment Officer from JL Smith’s Minnesota office, to explore why the traditional strategy of just pushing taxes to future years is obsolete and how effective tax planning now requires thinking like “3D chess” – considering multiple variables across time. 

With 17 years of experience spanning public accounting, corporate finance, and wealth management, Seth reveals the strategic moves you can make right now to help minimize your tax burden and maximize your wealth. 

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What happens when two competitive CEOs turn health and wellness into a friendly rivalry? In this episode, host Jason L Smith sits down with former Cleveland Cavaliers CEO, now Lake Erie Crushers co-owner, Len Komoroski, to explore how high-performing executives can optimize their health while managing demanding careers. 

Len shares his journey from traditional sports executive to holistic health advocate, revealing how a simple competition through the Whole Life Challenge — comprehensive six-week wellness program that tracks daily habits across nutrition, exercise, sleep, and mindfulness— sparked a deeper commitment to wellness. Through candid discussions about intermittent fasting, advanced health monitoring, and the critical difference between health span and lifespan, Len demonstrates that true leadership extends beyond the boardroom to personal optimization and community impact. 

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In this deeply personal continuation of our conversation with NFL legend Fred Taylor, host Bryan Bibbo explores mental health, parenting wisdom, and financial education that extends far beyond the gridiron. Discover how a Hall of Fame-bound running back transformed from party mode to purposeful living while building a legacy that transcends football. 

Through candid discussions about gaps in education—from financial literacy to parenting skills—Fred shares how he’s breaking generational cycles while teaching his children to find their own purpose.  

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What happens when an NFL legend transitions from the gridiron to building generational wealth? In this deeply personal conversation, host Bryan Bibbo sits down with Jacksonville Jaguars and Florida Gators icon Fred Taylor to discuss faith, family legacy, and the financial lessons learned through both triumph and adversity. 

Fred opens up about his journey from growing up financially illiterate to becoming a sophisticated investor who understands that professional athletes are essentially business entities. Through candid stories about business partnerships gone wrong, the power of proper documentation, and the profound influence of his grandmother who raised him, Fred reveals how setbacks became steppingstones to building lasting wealth and wisdom that he now passes on to the next generation. 

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Just as you schedule a yearly physical to maintain your health, your financial well-being deserves the same thoughtful attention. In this episode, guest host Matt Seitz, Chief Marketing Officer at JLS and C2P, sits down with Jeff Warnkin, Senior Wealth Manager at JL Smith, to explore how annual financial reviews serve as critical checkups for your financial health and long-term prosperity.

With 25+ years of experience and credentials as a CPA, CFP®, and National Social Security Advisor, Jeff reveals how these reviews go far beyond simply checking account balances. Learn how The Bucket Plan® philosophy creates a simple framework for meaningful financial conversations, while discovering how proper preparation and the right questions can transform these annual meetings into powerful opportunities for goal setting, tax optimization, and peace of mind during market volatility.

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Are you treating your body like a neglected asset instead of your most valuable investment? In this enlightening conversation, host Jason L Smith reconnects with his personal functional medicine coach, Dr. Kasia Hrecka, PhD, to explore how strategic health investments yield powerful dividends in energy, longevity, and quality of life. 

For over seven years, Kasia has guided Jason through transformative health improvements – from resolving chronic sinusitis to optimizing post-heart surgery recovery – using evidence-based functional medicine approaches that prioritize prevention over costly medical interventions. Their conversation reveals the many parallels between wealth management and health optimization, demonstrating how proactive health investments deliver measurable returns just like a well-managed financial portfolio. 

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