Most people wait for an invitation to the room, but Chris Rippy taught me that sometimes you have to build the door yourself through a simple message and a lot of blind faith.

This conversation is a masterclass in why being a genuinely good human and detaching from the outcome are the two most underrated skills in business and life. Whether you are trying to break into a new industry or looking to level up your current path, Chris’s journey from a small town to touring with icons like Snoop Dogg and Nelly offers a raw look at what happens when preparation meets the guts to swing the bat.

Let’s Chat:

• The DM that transitioned Chris from a college student to a music industry videographer.

• Why detaching from the outcome can help you land the big opportunities.

• Why you can't hit a home run if you aren't willing to swing and miss consistently

• Behind-the-scenes leadership lessons from working with Snoop Dogg, T-Pain and Cole Swindell.

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00:00 No One Coming

00:29 Podcast Welcome

01:15 DM That Changed Everything

04:19 Detaching From Outcomes

08:40 Relationships Over Talent

13:01 Energy Is Contagious

16:53 Handling Anxiety Daily

17:57 Cold Plunge Setup

18:27 Shooting Snoop Dogg

19:32 Leadership Moment Backstage

20:57 Networking Into The Tour

22:59 At Bats Philosophy

25:12 Blind Faith And Detachment

28:23 Blunt Roller Rumor

30:03 Blizzard Tour Life

32:05 Nelly And T Pain Stories

33:52 Career Shift And Wrap Up

Most of us spend our lives running away from the moments that actually define us until we have no choice but to stand still and look them in the face.

Stacy Scarsella joined me to talk about the raw reality of loss and the resilience required to turn a personal tragedy into a purposeful life. We dig into why community is the only thing that keeps us upright when our "rock" is gone and how to parent with intention in a world that wants us to be distracted.

Let’s Chat:

• How a life-altering diagnosis at 25 reframed Stacy's perspective on the future

• The complex reality of "incorrect" grief

• Leaving the corporate world to reclaim time with family and step confidently into building a business

• Practical parenting tools including box breathing, mantra cards and "highs and lows" at dinner

  
  

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00:00 Silent Suffering

00:31 Meet Stacy Scarcella

01:39 Life Changing Diagnosis

02:05 Losing a Best Friend

04:32 The Missed Call

05:24 Avoiding the Funeral

06:23 Running From Grief

08:05 Work as a Distraction

09:12 Fragility of Life

10:08 Quitting Corporate Life

12:08 Her Friend Believed First

14:12 Why Community Matters

17:13 Grief Anniversaries

19:19 Live Fast Die Young

19:48 Trauma Bonds Connection

20:58 Fear of Parenthood

22:21 Husband Support Journey

24:26 Pregnancy Risks Miracles

27:26 Resilience From Parents

29:40 Parenting Daily Rituals

32:12 Kindness Empathy Lessons

34:42 After School Window

36:29 Final Takeaways Thanks

Most of us are running away from a version of ourselves we don't like, but very few of us have the courage to actually kill that old version and start over.

Rich Olson joined me in the studio to talk about the brutal reality of transformation, from losing 150 pounds to navigating a total loss of community and career during a divorce. This conversation isn't about tips and tricks; it's about the frequency you live at and the hard decisions required to lead your family and your business with authenticity.

Let’s Chat:

1. How changing your physical and mental self forces you to change your social circle and proximity.

2. Why a "shallow why" will fail you when things get difficult.

3. The impact of showing your children that it is okay to not be okay.

4. Leading in business by owning your failures

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00:00 Resistance And Mindset

00:30 Meet The Guest Rich

01:24 Impactful Turning Point

03:02 First Steps To Change

03:44 Pushback And Projections

06:05 Divorce And Boundaries

08:13 Losing Everything

08:41 Rebuilding With Mentors

12:11 Discipline And Presence

12:46 Kids As Motivation

15:46 Being Present Not Busy

18:06 Your Winning Crew

20:33 Kids See Your Change

21:19 Okay Not Okay

22:16 Family Habits Shift

22:58 Business Leadership Lessons

23:38 Authenticity Builds Teams

26:29 Heart Led Decisions

28:01 Freedom Not A Box

28:45 Checks And Balances

31:04 Love Your Past Self

32:34 Beauty In The Middle

33:43 Hard Conversations Matter

35:21 Digging Into Your Why

37:18 Final Advice And Mentors

We’re pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to rebuild from the ground up when everyone else expects you to just stay comfortable.

This was a powerful, unfiltered session with my friend and mentor, Brian Covey. Brian has run multi-billion dollar teams, but he recently did something that would terrify most leaders: he walked away from the corporate ego and the titles to start over at absolute zero. 

The Power of Relentless Patience

Diving headfirst into the reality of the "gap"... that season where you’ve made a big move, but the results haven't shown up yet. Brian opens up about how he practiced relentless patience for nine months, staying committed to his standards before the breakthrough finally hit and his team began to skyrocket.

Let’s Chat:

• Winning at Home First: Why true success at work is unsustainable if your marriage and family are out of alignment.

• Starting from Zero: Brian’s transition from managing several billion-dollar groups to having zero employees and zero sales for months.

• The "Storm" of Leadership: Why you haven't dreamed big enough if you haven't encountered moments of "What have I done?".

• The Danger of Diluted Focus: Why saying "no" to good-looking distractions is the only way to protect your "one thing".

I’ve had to navigate some tough business decisions recently, and Brian’s vulnerability was a huge catalyst for that change. If you’re a high achiever feeling the "storm" right now, this conversation is for you.

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Business is often treated as a series of cold transactions, but the real growth happens when you stop hiding behind a professional mask.

Justine Derby joined me at the Music City Work Club to discuss how she grew her business from $5 million to $17.5 million by leading with her struggles instead of just her highlights. We dive into why showing up on your bad days is often more impactful than being "perfect" for your audience.

Let’s Chat:

• Moving away from the transactional mindset to build genuine relationships.

• The strategy of using personalized video messages to make new followers feel seen.

• How to use social media as a creative outlet rather than just a marketing chore.

• Why editing your own content can help preserve the raw emotion that connects with people.

  
  

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00:00 Going All-In on Vulnerability (Intro)

00:24 Live from Nashville Success Summit: Meet Justine

01:05 Stop the Transaction, Build Relationships

02:05 Social Media, Intention & Real Struggles

03:32 Why Leaders Sharing Hard Stuff Matters

05:08 Personalized Video Messages for New Followers

06:29 The Human Need Behind Great Marketing

07:52 Client Experience and Reviews

09:46 Create Emotion on Camera

10:42 More Stages Ahead & Ditching the Cue Cards

We all say we’re trying to make things happen, but that one word might be the very thing keeping you from your next level.

This conversation with Jensen Buck was a wild one, it’s a raw look at what happens when you stop leaving a door open for failure and start moving with a level of belief that looks like insanity to everyone else.

We dive headfirst into:

1. Jensen’s transition from the dangerous world of underwater welding to pursuing a career in music.

2. The moment Jensen pulled over on the side of a highway to ask for a sign and received ten gigs in a single week.

3. How a life-changing experience in a jail cell led to a commitment to lead through service and love.

4. The power of human connection and why I almost lost everything 30 days before my biggest conference.

5. Moving from ego to confidence and the importance of emptying your cup to learn something new every day.

You won’t find too many episodes like this one. Full episode available on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more real, raw conversations on human connection.

00:00 A Life-Changing Moment

00:56 Welcome to the Impact Effect Podcast

01:40 Defining and Spreading Positive Impact

05:29 From Underwater Welding to Music

10:24 The Power of Determination and Manifestation

14:43 Navigating Fear and Embracing Faith

24:15 The Role of Love and Connection in Success

26:57 A Life-Changing Jail Experience

29:11 A Newfound Faith and Purpose

31:32 The Power of Human Connection

37:07 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Success

42:40 Future Endeavors and Creative Projects

50:21 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Confidence isn't something you are born with; it’s a muscle you have to build through intentional action and the refusal to abandon yourself.

I sat down with Rebecca Hatch Black at the Nashville Success Summit to talk about the internal friction every entrepreneur faces. We dig into the "inner critic" that tries to talk you out of your potential and why true confidence is actually quiet, peaceful and grounded in clear boundaries.

Let’s chat:

1. Naming your inner critic to separate your true self from your doubts.

2. Why confidence is the foundation for finding your purpose and calling.

3. The danger of "abandoning yourself" just to please other people.

4. The "Bless and Release" method for setting professional boundaries without burning bridges.

5. Why chasing riches often leads to misery while contentment leads to impact.

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00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

00:38 Meet Rebecca Hatch Black

00:51 The Power of Confidence

01:10 Silencing the Inner Critic

03:09 Following Your Dreams

04:30 The Importance of Self-Love

06:27 Building Confidence

09:12 Setting Boundaries

13:18 Conclusion and Excitement for the Future

Leading isn't a title; it's what you do at 5:30 in the morning when you're exhausted and your family is counting on you.

I sat down with Brock Zevan immediately following the Nashville Success Summit to talk about the weight of leadership and the choices that define us.

We get into the grit of building a culture, the reality of overcoming addiction, and why a 15-minute block on your calendar might be the most important thing you do today.

In this episode, we discuss:

1. The difference between 'having an option' and making a better choice.

2. How to lead from the front by inviting others into your journey.

3. Managing a high-level event through the military-style 'Chief of Staff' framework.

4. Why the details even the toilet paper at an event dictate the impact you leave.

5. Finding clarity through specific prayer in the 'fourth quarter' of a project.

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00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

01:07 Defining Impact and Leading by Example

02:45 The Importance of Passion and Drive

07:24 Making Choices and Stepping Up

09:33 Creating Memorable Experiences

15:38 Attention to Detail and Preparation

19:13 Daily Planning and Time Management

20:11 The Power of 15-Minute Increments

21:13 Challenges of Organizing Large Events

22:56 Post-Event Follow-Up and Momentum

25:12 Balancing Personal and Professional Life

30:01 Leveraging AI for Event Management

31:23 Navigating the Final Week Before an Event

33:08 Faith and Personal Reflections

37:15 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

Your team is a mirror, whether you want it to be or not, they’re reflecting your leadership back to you every single day.

In this episode of Impact Effect, I sit down with leadership expert and organizational psychologist Tammy Fitzpatrick, PhD to talk about what your team’s behavior is really telling you. We get into why culture is never created by slogans, why integrity shows up in the small moments, and how leaders often become blind to the patterns they’re modeling.

If I’m being honest, this one hit me too. It’s not about fixing your team, it’s about taking a look in the mirror first and owning what you see.

Topics we dive into:

1. Why your team’s behavior is a direct reflection of your leadership

2. How modeling, not messaging, sets the real standard inside a company

3. The hidden ways leaders create the problems they complain about

4. Why fixing systems starts with fixing how you show up

5. How clarity and focus change what actually moves the business

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Let’s goooo.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:04 Defining Impact and Presence

02:08 The Power of Charisma and Energy

03:26 Reading the Room and Creating Safe Spaces

05:04 Modeling Leadership Behavior

08:58 Integrity and Leadership

12:53 Addressing Organizational Issues

19:45 Consulting Challenges and Client Desperation

20:27 Holistic Business Diagnostics

21:08 CEO Challenges and Ownership

21:44 Leadership Ego and Adaptation

22:23 Client Case Study and Leadership Dynamics

23:35 Importance of Positivity and Mindset

25:52 Positioning and Safe Spaces in Consulting

30:03 Diagnostic Work and Revenue Goals

33:45 Aligning Leadership and Organizational Goals

35:26 Meeting Management and Communication

36:11 Final Thoughts and Leadership Vision

You can work harder than everyone else and still slowly build a business that’s breaking underneath you.

In this mini episode of the Impact Effect Podcast with Jim Morris, recorded live at the Nashville Success Summit, Jim sits down with Kendra Cooke to talk about the CEO money mindset that actually creates a sustainable, healthy business.

Kendra shares:

1. Why financial awareness is the foundation of every successful business

2. The four pillars every CEO must understand

3. How to stop running your business on stress and start running it on clarity

4. Why sales and marketing still matter more than almost anything else

5. How to build a business that can survive changing markets and hard seasons

This is a must-watch conversation for any entrepreneur, business owner, or leader who wants to stop guessing and start building something that actually lasts.

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