"It’s not too late going forward, just focus on what’s ahead of you, not what’s behind you." Guys think about four things: sex, finances, time, and relationships. We're skipping over sex today to discuss HOW to think about the other 3 on the list to become a successful man who adds significance and value to the world around him. 

Hear firsthand how regular conversations and planning with your wife can reduce stress, foster harmony, and reveal unexpected opportunities for more time for what matters.

Key Takeaways:

• What turning to a vice will do for you
• What do we do with our anxieties? 
• How to move forward from past mistakes
• How to manage your time well

We reflect on the early, challenging days of starting a business, and the powerful role of faith and community support. A heartwarming story of family prayer and an anonymous act of generosity highlights the importance of prioritizing relationships and time. We delve into strategies for balancing personal time, nurturing relationships, and achieving both success and significance. Tune in for actionable insights and join our ISI Iron Sharpens Iron community for ongoing support and engagement.

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Episode 50: Is a Sexless Marriage Really a Marriage?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/view-from-the-top/id1649249589?i=1000628482116

How can we effectively sift through well-meaning advice to find what truly aligns with God's will for us?

Through shared personal experiences, we highlight the necessity of being open and vulnerable to receive quality guidance. Your trainer at the gym might not need to be a believer to advise you on something, but should your trusted advisors be believers? 

And what if you don't want advice at all and would rather just figure it out yourself?

Key Takeaways:

• Criteria for advisors vs. trusted advisors
• Should you take advice from nonbelievers? 
• Do your core values really make sense for real life? Are you going to the right people to help keep you accountable?

This episode dives deep into the practicalities of seeking spiritual guidance, emphasizing reliance on God over mere human advice. But how do we know when our advisors are giving us biblical advice?

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Connect with Anthony Witt: witthouse.com or anthonywitt.com
Anthony Witt is a professional licensed counselor and a business owner with a deep understanding of how entrepreneurship impacts personal health and those around them. Having bought, sold, and started multiple businesses, he has gained valuable
experience at the intersection of personal health and business. His belief that "a healthy business owner creates a healthy business" underscores his approach to helping entrepreneurs thrive.

Connect with Bret Barnhart:
Barnhartexcavating.com
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Bret Barnhart, Jr. is the fourth generation in his family to start his own excavation company. He began Bret Barnhart Excavating (BBE) in 2002 with $1,500, a single backhoe and truck, and a trailer. Since then, BBE has grown to an entire fleet of heavy machinery and trucks, averages just under 20 employees, and grosses $4mil annually. Being specialized, along with having a personal mentor and joining a mastermind, has helped shape not only Bret's company but also himself as well. Bret and his wife Crystal have been married for 16 years and have two children, Cole and Adelyn.

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"If I don’t have the right resources and the right people around me, I tend to start making decisions that are outside the scope of my knowledge base… that gets really risky." 

There's always a chance you might get stuck, no matter where you are in your business. You can get stuck when you're starting off, you can get stuck with team members that just won't move the needle, and you can get stuck when you've arrived at the view from the top.

What do we do when we don't know what to do next? Big A and Wally both expose their own difficulties when trudging through unknown waters of their business and how they were able to keep moving forward. 

Key Takeaways: 

• 3 reasons you're stuck and how to get unstuck
• How do you deal with fear of failure? Could this be holding you back? 
• What Harry Potter has to do with business
• How risk plays a part in moving forward with business decisions

This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories to help you conquer your business growth challenges.

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"The numbers tell the story of where you've been, where you are, and where you wanna go.” How do you define "success" in your own life? Are you looking to break even, pay yourself, or reach that million dollar mark annually? Are these what truly defines "business success"? Defining success for yourself is key to building a business that works for you, your team, and your customers. 

What if redefining success could completely transform your life? Learn the four benchmarks we created that define success for our lives on today's episode. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Don't get distracted by everything
• Is profitability the only benchmark to define success? 
• How can you stay profitable? 
• The two factors to customer satisfaction
  
  

Hear why knowing your numbers and having accountability partners can make or break your business, especially if you're a financial advisor or CPA. We emphasize the critical role of customer satisfaction and product quality, both of which directly influence your business's reputation and employee retention. By openly addressing financial issues and always striving for customer satisfaction, you'll build a solid foundation for long-term success.

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Optimist vs. Pessimist vs. Realist: the game is on. “You’re not going to change who you are at your core, but... you can train your brain to create new habits.” Are you an optimist, pessimist, or a realist? Why does this matter in business, and how can it help be a better leader? 

You'll hear opposing viewpoints today as Big A and Wally discuss the differences and strengths of optimists, realists, and pessimists. Does one "win" over the other? We discuss the importance of blending different perspectives
—whether you're a galvanizer or deeply analytical—to make more informed and balanced decisions as a leader in business. 

Key Takeaways: 

• How to leverage the strengths and weaknesses you have
• How does stress play into your core leanings?
• Optimist vs. Pessimist vs. Realist.... is there a clear winner?
• Big A is an optimist, Wally is a realist–so it's going down on today's episode

Our conversation shifts gears as we dissect the balance between optimism, pessimism, and realism. We delve into how being analytical can sometimes be mistaken for pessimism and explore the strengths each outlook brings, particularly in professional and personal settings.

Whether you're fostering optimism in your family or balancing realism and positivity in your business, we offer actionable advice to create a supportive environment for your company culture. Join us for a deep dive into the power of perspective and the nuanced interplay between optimism and pessimism.

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The key to the future is our past. As the leader of your business and your family, have you considered the gravity of honoring your past? Not just our wonderful American heritage, but memories of your past mistakes and successes, too?

Why would two business guys care about writing Scripture on the studs of their home or going back to the exact spot where one of them got saved at 8 years old? We discuss how building a legacy by celebrating wins and setting up boundaries after our mistakes lays a foundation for your future family values. 

We answer a question you may never have thought about before: why should men care about building "memorials" and tributes to our past? 

Key Takeaways:

• What the Bible says about remembrance
• What in the world is an Ebenezer and why does it matter? 
• Ideas for family traditions and how to impact your kids and grandkids
• How to foster connection with your family and friends 

From sharing captivating stories with grandkids to reflecting on the significance of holidays, this episode is a heartfelt tribute to the moments that shape our lives and the legacy we leave for future generations.

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“The mess of wrong timing is nearly always better than holding it [in].” Has it been a struggle wondering how to bring up certain issues with your wife? Do you ever wonder whether you should let an issue go or really hash it out? Today the four of us in THE FORGE explore how different couples manage difficult conversations, highlighting the importance of timing, patience, and humor in maintaining a healthy relationship.

Key Takeaways:

• How to communicate effectively with your personality type
• How to make up after an argument
• When do you "let go" of an issue or when do you address it? 
• The culprit that starts an argument

Ever wondered how addressing conflicts head-on can transform your marriage? Join us in this enlightening episode of View From the Top, as we equip you with essential strategies for navigating difficult conversations in your relationship. Discover how to effectively talk with your wife through real-life examples and expert advice from Anthony Witt and Brian Lawrence. 

Connect with Anthony Witt:
witthouse.com or anthonywitt.com
Anthony Witt is a professional licensed counselor and a business owner with a deep understanding of how entrepreneurship impacts personal health and those around them. Having bought, sold, and started multiple businesses, he has gained valuable
experience at the intersection of personal health and business. His belief that "a healthy business owner creates a healthy business" underscores his approach to helping entrepreneurs thrive.

Connect with Brian Lawrence:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianelawrence/
https://www.winsightmasterminds.com/
Brian is the owner and founder of Winsight Masterminds. Leading a business can be overwhelming. "As an entrepreneur with a family, I know how important it is to surround yourself with others who understand what you're going through. Since 2016 I've led over 2,500+ mastermind calls and worked with hundreds of business owners who don't want to leave their success up to chance."

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"We can’t control anything… except our attitude–that we are in 100% percent control of.” Can everything truly be figured out? Big A and Wally have their own opinions about whether changing your mindset can change the way you figure out your biggest issues. 

Ever considered how persistence and creativity can turn seemingly insurmountable obstacles into opportunities? Big A tells how he transformed a burned-down building into a bustling business space. 

Key Takeaways:

• Is everything really "figureoutable"?
• How mindset can help you fix your biggest problems
• Can you really do anything you want to do?
• How to face the issues you don't think you'll ever get out of

We discuss how faith and collective support can turn challenges into growth opportunities, and hear a poignant family moment where faith and prayer led to unexpected financial relief. Join us for an episode brimming with actionable insights, personal stories, and an optimistic outlook designed to help you navigate life's challenges with a solution-oriented approach.

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"You’re not asking for someone to make your decisions for you, you’re saying 'I need more information than I can get on my own.'" When you become a successful business owner, you'll find you need unique perspectives more than ever because your decisions are more important than ever. 

Key Takeaways:

• Why success and loneliness often go together
• How to make decisions that don't leave your business or family in a bad place
• Why do successful business owners look for deeper relationships? 
• How to shorten the learning curve on running a successful business

Through personal stories, we reveal the struggles of feeling alone despite being surrounded by money and success, and how finding a community of understanding peers can offer much-needed perspective and actionable advice.

Leadership isn't just about making decisions, it's about how important those decisions turn out to be when one is poorly made. We discuss the challenges of solopreneurship and the pitfalls of trying to do everything on your own–and where that often leads you.

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“We’re not making the time to do the things that matter the most.” Why do relationships matter more than anything else in life? Big A and Wally unpack the profound significance of nurturing connections across all aspects of life—from business, to marriage, to best friends. We share our personal highs and lows in building these meaningful relationships, and Big A opens up about his friend telling him he didn't like Big A at first and how they eventually became best friends. 

Key Takeaways:

• Steps to building the best relationships of your life
• What NOT to do in relationships
• Why you don't have any real guy best friends
• What it means to be a servant leader 

We also discuss the evolving nature of marital disagreements, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and open communication. Wrapping up, we stress the significance of a spiritual foundation, prioritizing family, and being a servant leader to ensure that professional pursuits do not come at the expense of our most cherished relationships.

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If you want to hear more speakers like this every month and be with the guys on the call, join the Iron Sharpens Iron Community today: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community

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