Leadership Formation For Christian Men

In this episode of Men of Influence, Tim Holloway sits down with financial strategist Nathan Sylvester, founder of Access Wealth Strategies, to unpack the mindset shifts men need to make to build true, sustainable wealth. Nathan shares his journey from playing music in college to becoming a Certified Financial Planner, and how his calling evolved into helping business owners and families create financial confidence through clarity and structure. They discuss the common male resistance to asking for help, the shame surrounding disorganized finances, and why so many entrepreneurs try to “clean up their money mess” before letting anyone in.

Nathan walks through the essential steps to start building real wealth: get brutally honest about your spending, automate your savings, and protect your income before chasing big investment returns. He explains how most people jump ahead to stocks and real estate before securing their financial foundation; like emergency savings, life insurance, and disability coverage. From practical advice on passive vs. active investing to building legacy wealth through life insurance strategies, Nathan emphasizes the power of awareness, automation, and accountability. Whether you’re just starting out or preparing for retirement, this episode will reframe your relationship with money; and help you move from financial stress to financial strategy.

Key Takeaways:

Awareness is Step One: Track where your money is going; most people are shocked by the reality.

Stop Flying Solo: Financial shame and pride keep men from getting help. A good advisor makes it easier, not harder.

Automate to Win: Set up automatic savings so discipline isn’t optional; it’s built into your system.

Protect Before You Grow: Build emergency savings and insurance coverage before diving into risky investments.

Make Work Optional: The real win is freedom; getting to a place where work is a choice, not a necessity.

“If you don’t know where your money is going, there’s no way you can direct where it should go.” - Nathan Sylvester

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In this episode of Men of Influence, Tim Holloway welcomes Dr. Justin Mosley; aka The Mindset Doctor; who shares the story of how a near-death whitewater rafting accident shook him out of a comfortable, successful life and into a deeper, purpose-filled calling. After hearing a divine “wake up” underwater and barely surviving, Justin realized he had been playing small and knew it was time to trade comfort for calling. That defining moment launched him into content creation, coaching, and two powerful TEDx talks. His message is clear: you’re still here for a reason, and your voice might be the exact thing someone else needs to hear to change their life.

Justin unpacks how to turn fear into fuel when it comes to public speaking, using personal stories and mindset shifts to move from panic to purpose. He outlines how to craft a compelling message by starting with who you're speaking to, making one clear point, and always bringing it back to the listener. Whether you're a nervous first-timer or an experienced communicator, his strategies for storytelling, visualization, and emotional framing will inspire you to get your message out. If you've ever thought, “Who am I to speak?”, this conversation will remind you: you are perfectly positioned to serve the person you once were.

Key Takeaways:

Trade Comfort for Calling: A near-death moment showed Justin that survival is permission to go bigger with your purpose.

Start With the Who: Effective messages don’t start with what you want to say; they start with who needs to hear it.

Fear = Fuel: Nerves and excitement feel the same in your body; reframe them to fuel impact instead of avoidance.

Tell a Story, Make a Point, Inspire Action: Great talks aren’t just emotional; they’re transformational.

Practice in Private: Record yourself daily. You’ll become a speaker before you ever step on a stage.

“You are perfectly positioned to serve the person you once were.” – Dr. Justin Mosley

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In this episode of Men of Influence, Tim Holloway welcomes Chad Potts, a husband, father, pastor, pharmacist, and coach who’s guiding men toward lasting transformation through faith, discipline, and intentional living. Chad shares how, after achieving the “American dream” by 24; house, car, career, marriage; he still felt deeply empty. It wasn’t until he encountered Jesus in an intimate, daily relationship that things began to shift. That overflow eventually became a calling: helping other men connect to the source of their identity and influence through coaching, ministry, and honest conversations about what really matters.

Chad discusses creating authentic Christian culture among young adults and men by guiding them through spiritual deconstruction and reconstruction. He emphasizes that true transformation doesn’t come from rule-following but from a living relationship with Jesus; and that spiritual disciplines like prayer and scripture reading are not about performance but connection. Chad’s daily rhythm of early morning quiet time, intentional family leadership, physical training, and scheduled soul care models a life of integrity, influence, and sustainable excellence for men trying to live out their faith in the real world.

Key Takeaways:

Spiritual Emptiness Can Follow Earthly Success: Having it all doesn’t mean you’re fulfilled; only Christ can satisfy the deeper hunger.

Disciplines Are Connectors, Not Checklists: Bible reading and prayer are meant to root us in relationship, not religious duty.

You’re Always Influencing: Your daily walk either attracts people to Christ; or repels them. Authenticity matters more than words.

Intentional Rhythms Build Excellence: Early mornings, spiritual habits, fitness, family presence, and soul care create long-term impact.

“You may be the only image of Christ people ever see; make sure what they see is real.” – Chad Potts

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In this episode of Men of Influence, Tim Holloway sits down with Casey Ames, CEO of Taylor Jean Homes, a luxury home builder who’s weathered the highs and lows of the real estate market with resilience and clarity. From wholesaling over 100 homes a year to flipping and eventually building multimillion-dollar custom homes, Casey shares how his early wins taught him momentum; but his losses taught him wisdom. When $100 million in capital vanished overnight during a market crash, Casey was forced to pivot hard, embrace humility, and rebuild a more sustainable hybrid model focused on high-margin custom work. His story is a raw look into risk, scale, and the importance of contingency planning.

Casey unpacks the value of remaining teachable, building solution-oriented teams, and leading from a posture of faith and responsibility. His personal mission; building people’s lives by building homes; guides every business decision. Whether he’s designing a subdivision or mentoring his staff, Casey leads with vision and trust, empowering others to solve problems and take ownership. This episode is a masterclass in leading through crisis, building culture, and keeping your priorities straight: God first, family second, business third.

Key Takeaways:

Adaptability Over Ego: Sticking to a rigid plan in a shifting market can sink your business. Be willing to pivot with wisdom.

Build Leaders, Not Just Teams: Foster a culture where employees solve problems and grow in confidence. Faith Fuels Business: When your identity is rooted in Christ, business becomes a tool for expansion; not your source of worth.

Work Smarter, Not Just Harder: Personal excellence means doing high-leverage work and freeing up time for what matters most. Wisdom Is Earned in Loss: Failure isn't the end; it's often the soil where your best leadership fruit grows.

“God gives and God takes away. I lost $3 million, but gained the kind of wisdom no coach or book could ever teach.” - Casey Ames

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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Carl Hultgren, a fitness coach with over 26 years of experience, who transitioned from a troubled youth of drugs and alcohol to a life-changing career in personal training. Based in Texas with two gyms and affiliates in California, Carl’s passion for preventative fitness stems from his own recovery, having been sober since age 16. After surviving challenges like the 2008 housing crash, he now helps clients transform their lives through fitness, nutrition, and mindset coaching. Carl ties physical fitness to influence, noting that a disciplined, fit physique exudes confidence and respect, signaling a willingness to sacrifice comfort for success, which inspires others.

Carl emphasizes discipline over motivation, advocating for foundational habits like lifting weights three times a week, getting 10,000 steps daily, and eating single-ingredient foods like chicken or steak to avoid processed junk. His daily routine—prayer, gym at 4:30 AM, 250 grams of protein, and reading—drives his excellence, rooted in his faith, which was reignited in 2015 after a personal crisis. Progressive overload, consistently increasing workout intensity, fuels exponential growth, while his faith guides him to honor his body as God’s temple. Carl’s message: don’t quit, and do the work you’ll stick with to live better.

Key Takeaways:

Discipline Signals Influence: A fit, disciplined body projects confidence and sacrifice, earning respect and inspiring others.

Foundational Habits: Lift weights three times a week, get 10,000 steps daily, and eat single-ingredient foods to build a healthy body.

Progressive Overload: Gradually increase workout intensity to adapt and grow stronger, avoiding plateaus.

Faith and Fitness: Honor your body as God’s temple through consistent exercise and clean eating, driven by purpose.

Actionable Step: Lift weights three times this week, even light ones, to start building muscle and longevity.

“Discipline trumps motivation every day. Do the work you’ll never stop doing to be the man God intended.” - Carl Hultgren

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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Richard Rosner, known as "The Shark," a former probation officer turned international keynote speaker, podcaster, and business consultant. After a decade in probation, Richard took a leap, quitting his job, moving to Pittsburgh, and diving into staffing, recruiting, and coaching. Now, as the "Staffing Shark," he revamps businesses by fostering authentic leadership and human connection. Richard emphasizes that a healthy business thrives on open communication, team collaboration, and a vibrant work culture where leaders act as coaches, not untouchable bosses. He advocates for regular round tables, team-building beyond annual parties, and perks like half-day Fridays to boost morale and productivity.

Richard ties personal health to business success, starting his day with black coffee, a workout, and a mindset of living fully, which fuels his ability to inspire others. He shares his four core principles; struggles equal strategy, adapt equals achieve, challenges equal change, and giving equals growth; to drive exponential business growth through authenticity, social media marketing, and customer-focused service. By being real, engaging employees like a family, and prioritizing their well-being, businesses can create a loyal "fan base" of employees and customers, ensuring long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

Lead Like a Coach: Foster open communication and collaboration, treating employees as a team, not subordinates, to boost morale and productivity.

Build a Fan Base: Use authentic, people-focused marketing to create loyal employees and customers who keep coming back.

Health Fuels Success: Prioritize personal health; nutrition, exercise, and mindset; to enhance leadership and business performance.

Four Principles for Growth: Embrace struggles with strategy, adapt to achieve, change through challenges, and give generously to grow.

Actionable Step: Be authentic; share a genuine moment (like a photo or video with employees or customers) on social media to build connection and engagement.

“Be you, be different. Build your business by being real and making it about them, not you.” - Richard 'The Shark' Rosner

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In this raw and real episode of Business Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway sits down with ethical sales coach and mindset disruptor John. What starts off as a hilarious intro quickly dives deep into the gritty truths behind self-sabotage, the hidden cost of success, and the real reason many entrepreneurs stall out just when the breakthrough is near.John shares his wild ride through car sales hazing, MLM flops, and selling $21K pools, only to eventually build a thriving business that’s helping salespeople 9x their income and repair their relationships. But this isn’t just another rags-to-riches story. This is about what really keeps good men stuck: guilt, shame, and the lies we tell ourselves to avoid responsibility.You’ll hear how internal sabotage isn’t failure, it’s your soul crying out for alignment. John unpacks the eight dynamics of life, the trap of chasing status, and how true power starts with serving others (not yourself).5 Takeaways:Self-sabotage often comes from unaddressed guilt or avoidance of responsibility.Your mental and spiritual state directly affects your ability to make money.Confidence isn’t something you wait for, it’s built by doing the hard thing anyway.Sales success is rooted in deep communication, not manipulation.True joy (and results) come when you stop thinking about yourself."You're only as alive as you're expanding, and self-sabotage is just your soul trying to stop you from hurting others."

In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Marwan Killu, a health and fitness coach specializing in helping men with fat loss, muscle building, and mindset improvement. A former "fat boy" who struggled with failed diets, Marwan found his passion by transforming his own health and then guiding family and friends to do the same, eventually turning it into a career. He defines a healthy body as one that allows you to enjoy food, socialize, and maintain a good physique without extreme restrictions. Marwan shares his past experiences with unsustainable fad diets, like the "Extreme Fat Loss Diet," and contrasts them with sustainable habits that prioritize balance over deprivation.

Marwan emphasizes that sustainable fat loss comes from building habits like eating protein-first meals with vegetables to stay full, reducing reliance on processed foods, and tracking calories initially to understand food’s impact. He advocates walking as an accessible, low-impact way to start physical activity, noting its mental health benefits in reducing stress and boredom-driven overeating. By avoiding restrictive "I can’t" mindsets, Marwan encourages men to focus on small, consistent changes that naturally lead to fat loss without feeling oppressive, fostering a lifestyle you can maintain long-term.

Key Takeaways:

Sustainable Health Over Fad Diets: Avoid extreme diets like 75 Hard; focus on habits you can maintain, like protein-first meals and walking.

Protein and Veggies First: Eat protein and vegetables to stay full, naturally reducing overeating without restrictive rules.

Track Calories Initially: Use apps to track calories for a few months to learn how food affects your body, then eat intuitively.

Walking for Body and Mind: Start with walking; park farther, take stairs, or schedule walks; to boost physical and mental health.

Actionable Step: Eat protein (like eggs or chicken) and vegetables with every meal to stay full and reduce processed food intake.

“Load up on protein and veggies first, and you’ll naturally eat less of the other stuff without feeling restricted.” - Marwan Killu

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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Mark Tregilgas, known as "Tregs," a 45-year-old fitness coach from South Wales, UK, with nearly 18 years in the industry. As the owner of 30 Plus Men’s Fitness, Tregs shares his journey from a nightlife event promoter to finding his calling as a personal trainer after a pivotal 10k run. Inspired by his active parents, he transitioned into fitness at 27, coaching men both online and in-person to optimize their health and energy. Tregs emphasizes that physical fitness enhances confidence, energy, and presence, enabling men to influence others positively by "vibrating differently" and embracing life’s challenges without fear of judgment.

Tregs outlines a foundational approach to health, starting with sleep, hydration, and daily steps before layering in nutrition (high-protein, calorie-deficit diets) and training. He stresses consistency over quick fixes, warning against reliance on trends like weight loss injections without addressing mindset and environment. Drawing from Atomic Habits by James Clear, Tregs advocates for identity change through small, consistent wins, proving to yourself daily who you want to become. His non-negotiable habits; nighttime tea for sleep, 2-3 liters of water, and 15,000 steps; drive his personal excellence, and he encourages men to start these simple practices immediately for lasting impact.

Key Takeaways:

Fitness Fuels Influence: A healthy body boosts energy and confidence, enhancing how you show up and influence others in all areas of life.

Foundation First: Prioritize sleep, hydration, and daily steps as the base of a healthy lifestyle before adding nutrition and training.

Consistency Over Quick Fixes: Sustainable change comes from boring, consistent habits, not short-term challenges or extreme diets.

Identity Through Habits: Small daily wins shape your identity, proving to yourself you’re disciplined and capable of change.

Actionable Step: Start today by drinking 2-3 liters of water, aiming for 7,000-10,000 steps, and creating a nighttime routine for better sleep.

“The magic is in the journey; who you become through consistent habits, not just the end result.” - Mark Tregilgas

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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes David Good, who shares his transformative journey through loss, grief, and social challenges to become a global connector of people. Diagnosed with Asperger’s last year, David reflects on overcoming severe bullying, a career-ending car accident, and treatment-resistant depression following family losses in 2010. Hitting rock bottom in 2011, he found resilience through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helped him rebuild his life and discover a purpose in connecting others. From founding West Michigan Geeks to launching 47 global meetup chapters during the COVID lockdown, David’s story culminated in being recognized as a Point of Light by the George H.W. Bush Points of Light organization.

David emphasizes building psychological resilience by identifying a “why” stronger than pain, using mindfulness and grounding techniques to manage intense emotions, and celebrating small wins to counter negative thinking. He shares his “Friend Magnet Instant Connection Formula,” which uses feel-good questions and active listening to build rapport quickly. For men struggling with isolation or social anxiety, David advocates starting small by attending local meetups, embracing discomfort, and listening actively to foster meaningful connections. His mission now focuses on teaching soft skills to IT workers, helping them communicate effectively and manage emotions to thrive in professional and personal settings.

Key Takeaways:

Resilience Through Purpose: Find a “why” bigger than your pain to push through adversity, using tools like ACT for mindfulness and IFS to address subconscious barriers.

Connection Over Isolation: Combat loneliness by attending small local events, starting with simple interactions, and using active listening to build relationships.

Friend Magnet Formula: Ask open-ended, feel-good questions and listen actively to create positive emotional associations and foster quick connections.

Celebrate Small Wins: Counter negative thinking by acknowledging every small victory, as supportive relationships are key to longevity and resilience.

Actionable Step: Join a local meetup or Facebook group event with 20 or fewer people, say hi to the organizer, and practice asking one feel-good question like, “What have you been doing for fun lately?”

“Your purpose will find you if you do the work. Celebrate every small win to combat negativity and build resilience.” - David Good

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