Make Your Mark

Not too many people get the chance to present their ideas in front of Daymond John, but today's guest, Anthony Gair, had that opportunity, and he nailed it. When Anthony first reached out to me via LinkedIn, I was truly impressed by all he had accomplished at such a young age, and realized that his story should be a model for all student-athletes making the transition from their sport into their next career..

Anthony was one of the very few student athletes who was able to balance his academics, social life, and football playing in college, all while developing and growing Track Slides, his patented product designed to protect athletic cleats from damage. Not only was his product one of the winning presentations in University of Iowa's business pitch competition, but he was offered guidance and support from Daymond John, not too shabby! His entrepreneurial spirit remains strong, as he has developed another business, Puzzle Greetings, and all of this while maintaining a full time job at a Fortune 500 technology firm!

Anthony and I dish out plenty of advice for student-athletes, and I give Anthony some pointers on how to increase his products' exposure using social media, especially LinkedIn. You will certainly be inspired by Anthony's journey, and can see how the sky's the limit for him! Happy listening!

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction - 2:00
• Born and Raised -3:00
• A Man of Many Trades -5:50
• Level Up - 7:56
• I O W A -9:27
• Thinking Ahead, Fueling that Entrepreneurial Spirit -10:48
• Stick to the Schedule -14:00
• Daymond John -15:30
• Track Slides -18:07
• Getting a Patent- 20:00
• Looking Toward the Future- 22:30
• Puzzle Readings -25:40
• Present Day Endeavors -26:20
• Wise Words- 28:20
• Only 24 and Going So Far- 32:30
• Hit Your Mark- 35:50

How to get involved

• Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly.
• If you're looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email [email protected] and I'll get you going right away.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people with ways to make their mark in life!

For those born with a disability, the race of life can begin much farther back than the start line. But it's how that race is run that truly separates people, and my guest today, Dave Stevens, is a clear winner in every sense. Dave has faced adversity every day of his life, and not only has he shown grace, humility, toughness and grit throughout, but has done so with a smile on his face. After all, how many of us can say we've accomplished what he has in the last year alone?

Dave was born without legs, and incredibly is the only athlete to ever play college football or minor league baseball as a congenital amputee. He has overcome obstacles that you and I would never have to consider, and on top of his amazing athletic achievements, has also won seven (yes, 7!) Emmy awards for his work as a sports broadcasting professional!

This episode is especially important if you have connections within the diversity and inclusion space, as Dave underscores how critical proper education is to understanding diversity, starting with our youth and continuing into the corporate world. Dave has such a warm personality, you will learn so much from this episode, and will leave it inspired, and certainly feeling more comfortable understanding the perspective of those with a disability. I'm thrilled I had the chance to have Dave on….happy listening!

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction - 0:00
• Who is Dave? - 3:35
• Adopted Into an Incredible Family - 6:10
• I'm going to play sports despite physical adversity - 8:40
• I wanted to play professional baseball and I wanted to be on TV - 11:00
• "That's Incredible!" TV Show - 13:00
• Personality / Reputation Goes A Long Way - 20:00
• Disability Channel - 23:18
• Education is Key to Understanding Diversity - 26:30
• I'm A Normal Guy - 30: 37
• DaveStevensSpeaks.com - 33:30
• Grow Your Network - 37:00
• The Future of Sports - 44:20
• You know what you're in for with the NFL, but they need to develop a lifetime warranty - 48:20
• Hit Your Mark - 49:20

How to get involved

• Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly.
• If you're looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email [email protected] and I'll get you going right away.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people with ways to make their mark in life!

"I've always had encouragers in my life. Mainly it was coaches. And when I was a knucklehead, there were people that would keep me on track. And then belief...belief that you can do what people don't think you can do.."

I speak a lot of the virtues of just asking, regardless of what it is you are seeking. I asked Scott MacGregor if he would include me in his incredible anthology, "Standing O", and he said yes, which led me to meeting today's incredible podcast guest, Robert Hamilton Owens. Rob has been proving to himself and others that there almost no limits to what you can accomplish, regardless of age, as long as you put your mind to it.

"My kid one day says "You're pretty old at 50…" and I said "WHAT?"! I thought "You know what, I think I'll make a comeback, and put these kids at the finish line!" And so I did an Ironman at 50, and I found out I liked it and thought it was really fun. So I started doing it every year after that!"

This past year, at the age of 65, Rob completed the World Marathon, running 7 marathons on 7 continents on successive days, and hearing his story of just getting through the first day on Antarctica will leave you truly amazed. But my friends, that only scratches the surface! Rob has been competing in the Ironman Triathlon for years, was a USAF Pararescueman, which is harder to join than the Navy Seals, Army Rangers, Green Berets etc. As he says, "We're the ones who get sent in to rescue the other special ops servicemen!"

"Did you get your win today?" Every day you ought to have a win, and program a win. One less cigarette, one less calorie, one less anger issue. Habits develop habits and wins give confidence for more wins. It's those little steps every day to say no to something or say yes to something. I get people every day who message me and say they got a win today. "I am gaining confidence because that which used to be impossible is happening."

It was challenging to squeeze so much accomplishment into one episode, along with tons of advice on how to be mentally and physically prepared for all obstacles, but you'll be able to get so much out of this, give it a listen! Soon you'll be competing in your own World Marathon Challenge, you'll see!

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction - 2:00
• Encouragers in Robert's Life- 4:11
• Growing Up Average - 6:00
• Becoming a Lifeguard - 11:08
• Joining The Military - 15:40
• Air Force Pararescue Courageous Acts - 18:11
• Ready to Run/ Pivoting to Extreme Competition - 22:20
• Time For a Comeback - 24:00
• Killing Time with Incredible Occupations - 25:37
• Mental Toughness - 31: 20
• Did You get Your Win Today - 33:30
• Being Polite Goes A long Way - 35:20
• 777 - 36:40
• The Whole Thing Was Insane! - 43:48
• They Give You 8 Hours - 48:23
• What You're going Through is not Unique to You - 49:30
• Write It Down - 52:06
• Hit Your Mark - 54:00

How to get involved

• Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly.
• If you're looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email [email protected] and I'll get you going right away.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people with ways to make their mark in life!

"When I started to dig more into the research I found that the #3 topic in 2016 was self esteem- which was exciting because I felt like there was this hole in the market where everyone was consuming that type of content but nobody wanted to talk about the fear of failure, fear of rejection, being laid off, all of those things. I thought maybe this is something I can talk about and share my experiences."

Wow, what a great way to start Season 2! I could have gone on for hours with my guest this week, Michaela Alexis! You will be impressed with her story of transformation and success, from bartending in a new town, to running social media campaigns before anyone really knew what that meant, to becoming a LinkedIn influencer with over 130,000 followers! Best of all, she is going to #MakeYourMark in 2019 by continuing to show everyone how easy it is to use social media, especially LinkedIn, to dramatically grow their network and be seen and contacted by the key influencers and decision-makers that matter.

"I was social media marketing without realizing I was doing social media marketing, which got the attention of the company that owned all of these properties. They were wondering how a 23 year old who had no social circles with these college kids was getting so many of them to come in every night. They brought me in and asked if I wanted to run their social media department, which of course ended up being just me! This was back in the day when if you even had a Facebook page you were considered cutting edge as a company."

Michaela is a perfect example of someone who developed an expertise without realizing that she was truly becoming an expert within social media marketing. When you do something that nobody else can do as well, you are now an expert, and Michaela is staying ahead of the curve with her advice and guidance, and whether you are looking to bolster your career or grow your business, I urge you to listen to this episode and learn!

"There are a lot of meeting planners that struggle when it comes to the millennial market. Many of the events I go to I think 'Oh my gosh, a millennial was not even considered throughout this whole process!" because you see all the same stereotypical things. You have the photo booth and the selfie station, and you know there's more to millennials than just selfies! It's been such a pleasure for me to be able to add my voice and my experiences into the conversation of what works, and how you can leverage social media platforms like LinkedIn to really engage attendees."

We covered so much ground, and between the two of us, shared tons of advice and content that will be valuable to you. Oh, mixed in were dog appearances and coffee mugs! What a great way to start Season 2!

Happy listening!

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Intro- 1:00
• She never thought she'd be doing what she does best-3:36
• L.A. bound - 6:00
• A HUGE turning point - 8:30
• Being the only female in an all-male boardroom and developing a thick skin- 12:20
• Show them, don't tell them- 14:30
• You are an expert! 15:45
• I found this incredible niche- 18:20
• A meeting mentor- 20:17
• Think video- 22:10
• An ode to my mother in "Standing O" -24:45
• First keynote speech- 29:45
• Just show up- 32:16
• Drop the facade -37:00
• LinkedIn is key - 38:30
• You have no idea the benefits LinkedIn has to offer- 45:00
• Optimize that network- 50:00
• You can't imagine the connections you will make- 53:00
• Crucial company page- 57:20
• New LinkedIn features: - 63:26
• Connect with me -69:05
• Hit Your Mark- 70:00

How to get involved

• Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly.
• If you're looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email [email protected] and I'll get you going right away.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people like you with great ways to make your mark in your life, business and career!

It's been an amazing experience interviewing 24 fascinating and compelling people over the past four months, hearing stories of courage, giving, athleticism, and humor all mixed together. Speaking with them has allowed me to grow in so many different ways, and we have managed to provide you, the listener, with so much advice, insight, tips and strategies that will allow you to succeed in your life, career and business!

Thanks to everyone who participated, including my podcast guru and overseer of the behind the scenes stuff, Bryant Urich. He truly is a podcast expert, and you need to look him up and work with him to launch your own podcast. Everything that you see being done creatively happens as a result of the tremendous efforts of my right hand superstar, Kalli Scherlis, helping turn what may have been some rough edges during the earliest episodes into some amazing production work on the episodes you listen to now. We will also soon be releasing several episodes via video on YouTube in early 2019, keep an eye out for those!

I'm excited to launch Season Two with Michaela Alexis, LinkedIn Influencer, 130,000 followers, and creator of top level content for all to see. She is an expert in all that is Linkedin, helping you take your network and content to a whole new level. You'll never look at a coffee mug the same again!

Thanks again to all of you who have supported me throughout, and please enjoy this episode...a look back at Season One, a preview of the Michaela episode, and a rebroadcast of Episode 1 with Theo Fleury, one of the most compelling interviews of all!

Happy Listening!

How to get involved

• Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly.
• If you're looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email [email protected] and I'll get you going right away.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people with ways to make their mark in life!

"It's all about the start line. It does you no good to be thinking of what may happen at the finish line. That is just energy that is taking away from what you could use in your moment in which you have the opportunity to be good. Start lines are these magical moments in the space of being present, aware, humble, and being grounded and overall grateful."

Speaking with Olympians as part of my Make Your Mark podcast is always an honor, as they exemplify sportsmanship and the competitive spirit. It can be hard to imagine how four years of preparation will decide whether you end up on the podium or not, but getting there is such an achievement. My guest today, Joe Jacobi, not only won the first ever gold medal for the USA in his sport, but has taken that victory and turned it into a mindset that has helped countless people move forward in their pursuits.

"What whitewater does: so often we think of what we are doing in terms of roles. I am the chief executive officer or I'm the janitor - I've never met a force of nature like a river that wipes those roles out of the way. We have to get in the boat, figure out ways to work together, work with the water, and figure out how to handle the obstacles in front of us."

Joe has been coaching and inspiring professionals and entrepreneurs to become not only better leaders, but more importantly, better colleagues, honing their skills at collaboration in order to get to the finish line with the best results. I'm really impressed with his ability to level the playing field by bringing co-workers out on the river and letting them learn how to work best as a team.

"At the end of the day we didn't race against each other. We competed against the river, a wild, fierce force that doesn't know how to stop. That was the bond of the relationships."

As you will hear, Joe is so easy-going, and our episode flowed so well, with tons of leadership and networking advice from both of us throughout, definitely an hour worth your time, you will learn so much! Thanks Joe!

"When I talk about culture, I'm not focused on what people are doing between the time they arrive at work and when they leave work. I am really interested in the time they leave work and when they come the next day. I am very big on simplification, traction, less is more, not just in words but what that looks like in practice."

Happy listening!

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Intro- 2:04
• Start your Canoes - 4:25
• Training with the Champions- 7:40
• International competing- 9:30
• "I just wanted to keep getting better" -14:30
• Qualifying for the Olympics/ More Than Just a River- 17:30
• THE Olympics - 21:00
• Two Race Runs and Done -23:30
• Crossing the finish line- 27:00
• The Competitors- 29:00
• Medal Mentality - 30:40
• Incredible Lessons Learned carrying on into being a Performance Coach- 34:35
• Bringing Business execs to the river- 36:00
• Correcting Mistakes- 39:00
• The Point of it all- 40:00
• The Transition from Athlete to Business- 45:00
• Hit your Mark- 49:25

How to get involved

• Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly.
• If you're looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email [email protected] and I'll get you going right away.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people with ways to make their mark in life!

"You just keep busting your butt and showing up, and good things are going to happen. I had this insane work ethic and the ability to work past everyone else. It raised everyone else's game, and if they couldn't do it they just fell off."

There are thousands of retired professional athletes, many who struggle with the transition into their next careers. A big part of my Make Your Mark podcast is to shine a spotlight on those who are making a positive impact after they leave their sport, and today's guest, Cory Procter, is a superb example of that, as his story of becoming a truly inspirational speaker and financial manager will inspire you.

"If any athletes are listening to this right now this is important. So many guys hang onto the dream. I'm not saying not to, but when you hang onto the dream you will pass up so many other opportunities because you're holding onto something that will potentially happen. (This is what I tell guys who are either playing right now or holding out ) Work on your side hustle, work on your side passion, work on something that you want to do after football is over, because at some point it's going to be over whether it's now or in 10 years and you're going to want to do something with your life and us as men we identify with our work so much that when our work is taken from our lives we have identity struggles. So work on that side passion right now."

Cory has been a hard worker, a grinder, since he was a young boy, seeing the results pay off eventually into an NFL career. But the big reward for Cory (and his audience) has been his message of making yourself accountable for your actions, that you truly control your outcome, and treating everyone with respect can earn you a spot on your team (sports, corporate, and anywhere else) that may have otherwise gone to someone else.

"When I went to training camp I made sure to introduce myself to the entire training staff; equipment managers and the rest of the staff, not just the head coaches, and at the end of the camp I thank them all. Then an equipment guy tells the coaches 'We need Cory Procter on our team'! That's not something to be taken lightly because you are having an impact on every place you enter. If you come in and you're respectful, happy and uplifting while showing gratitude, you're going leave imprints wherever you go. You never know where those connections might lead."

This was one of my most enjoyable podcasts, as we could have gone on for hours. Cory is such a genuine guy, calls it like it is, and treats us, his audience, with the understanding that with just a few words, we can be inspired to greater things. We talk about being a Grizzly, earning the respect of Bill Parcells, and playing drums in metal band! Give this one a listen...it will fly by, as our conversation was just that, with plenty of advice for athletes and others spread throughout.

Happy listening!

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Intro- 2:04
• Igniting Cory's flame - 3:55
• Montana is Calling- 8:00
• Having an Impact- 12:30
• NFL Career- 19:20
• Not Many Choose to Step Away/ Injuries- 24:20
• Preparing for the Future - 29:20
• Critical Keys of Networking- 33:00
• Speaking - 37:05
• Organizations Have Similar Problems- 39:30
• Financial Management - 45:00
• What it Takes to Have a Will- 49:00
• Hit your Mark- 52:00

How to get involved

• Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly.
• If you're looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email [email protected] and I'll get you going right away.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people with ways to make their mark in life!

"I want to help people get to know what they really want to do in life. I struggled with it, and most veterans have a lot of issues transitioning. Whether it's one person a day or one person a month, I just want to be able to help people."

As a civilian, it can be truly difficult to understand what our nation's veterans and first responders have in their DNA that compels them to run towards danger to help, that makes them want to give everything they can for the common good. I had the honor of having Chris Jackson, US Army veteran and law enforcement officer, on my Make Your Mark podcast, and to hear his story and how he's looking to improve the lives of veterans and civilians every day.

"I didn't feel like I was fulfilling my need to give back in any way while I was in the trucking industry - you know when you're in the military you're serving your nation. Trucking was lonely and a lifestyle I didn't want to be in anymore. I realized I wanted to get back into law enforcement, and I wanted to get back into something that helps people."

Chris was one of thousands of young men and women who were compelled on 9/11/01 to join the military, and soon after his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the Army. Eight years in the service, including a year in Iraq, cemented his continued interest in service. He tried his hand at trucking, but shifted back into service, this time for several years as a deputy in the Sheriff's office in Ohio. Now he is taking his life lessons, along with his experience with running businesses, and is working with veterans to get them the guidance that is so often lacking.

"The only thing you're concerned about when you land is 'I want to go home'. You've spent a year in Iraq and all you can think is 'I want to see my family'. But once you settle back down, you immediately think, 'What do I do next?'"

Chris and I cover so much ground in our episode, including the importance of being prepared for the transition between military and civilian life. This episode may have been the most advice ever offered to our listeners, you should catch it in its entirety!

Happy listening!

"If you get into business, learn how to be a leader - not just for yourself but for other people. You know you have to provide solutions in business. For veterans and athletes, you've got a certain set of skills. Define what your passion is and how to offer solutions to other people."

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction —
• Competitive spirit from the start- 4:05
• A spark to serve our country - 5:20
• Training hard- 6:35
• Sent overseas - 8:00
• Into Iraq - 8:53
• Challenging conditions- 10:30
• Post service options- 13:06
• Ready to get back into the game- 15:10
• The start of trucking- 16:14
• Wait a second- 19:45
• Not fulfilling my need to give back- 21:30
• Sheriff's Deputy- 22:20
• Keeping an eye on the bottom line- 24:42
• Warrior Wealth sSolutions- 28:44
• Masterclass Series- 30:53
• Uniform 2 Suit- 33:40
• Hit your Mark- 38:00

How to get involved

• Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly.
• If you're looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email [email protected] and I'll get you going right away.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people with ways to make their mark in life!

"As athletes in general we are not very good at asking for help. We've had a coach who has always stepped in to see when we needed help if we had an injury etc… but other than that it's not in our nature. We fight, and even if we keep banging our head on the same wall or knocking on the same door, at the core we know to fight, go for it and push. Asking for help is not one of our strengths."

Yes, there are lots of Olympians out there, those who have competed in a variety of games and sports, many we can speak about. But I had the specific privilege of speaking with Anja Bolbjerg, who as today's #Make Your Mark podcast guest, did not necessarily dominate the medal stand at the Olympics, but more importantly, has impacted former athletes and executives in how to find the right physical and mental balance to truly make an impact going forward.

"They asked what size I was in case I qualified for the Olympics. I said, "What, I can qualify for the Olympics?". That really ignited something in me! Even though I didn't qualify for the Olympics in '94, I wasn't at the level yet - it set me off saying "ok" in '98, I'm going to be at the Olympics and I'm going to be competing. I took a step back and started competing in a lower level in the Euro Cup, and I rented books in the library on sports psychology, and tried to do it the real way. I have this mantra I said all the time- "I will, I can, I dare." and I started to win some competitions. That's when I knew that even though I didn't have as many kilometres in my legs as my competitors, I had something else to my advantage."

Anja is such a fine example of the competitive spirit that burns inside of all Olympians. Imagine the pressure of performing at your all time best in that one-minute time span at the Olympics after four grueling years of training. Every Olympian faces that, and with Anja, she has leveraged that competitive spirit to her new endeavor, reaching out to other Olympians and other elite athletes in Europe and elsewhere to get their minds and bodies in the right place to be elite performers once again!

"I felt like i was going uphill trying to push and push. Putting in so many hours and it wasn't getting me where I wanted to be. I started to look back and reevaluate where is it that people come to me for advice, and that I am the most useful and helpful. That's how this whole "Athlete Story" was born! I knew I had a lot to offer a lot of value."

Anja and I cover so much ground in our episode, including the importance of being prepared for the transition between an Olympian and a career after your sport, how random and luck played a big part in becoming an Olympian, and how pivoting at a later age can be instrumental in your career success. Anja is such a wonderful person to speak with, and for those of you who deal with her directly, lucky you, as she is inspiring and supportive at the same time. Happy listening!

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction - 0:00
• The start of Anja's skiing passion- 3:05
• Moguls- All in for the challenge -7:28
• A whole lot of squatting- Training time- 9:48
• A pivotal moment, igniting Anja's career -10:45
• 1998- 13:20
• Qualifications- 14:00
• Olympics- Going for the gold despite a setback -16:00
• Competing for your country- 19:20
• A competitive college educated skier -20:03
• The transition into a business career- 22:30
• Return to Anjas first passion- 23:44
• I am a conditioning coach- Athletic training & Fitness- 26:00
• The Athlete's Story -28:00
• You change and you adapt to get where you want to go- 30:51
• The realization of your value - 32:00
• You need something to fall back on -34:00
• Where do you find guidance? -36:40
• Applying an athlete's skills -39:34
• Hit Your Mark 42:00

How to get involved

• Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly.
• If you're looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email [email protected] and I'll get you going right away.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people with ways to make their mark in life!

"I've had a thousand songs recorded, The Carpenters, you name it, and there's only one person in my whole career who ever asked me how I felt about what they did with my song, and it was Elvis Presley."

He recorded a song for Elvis Presley. Yes, that Elvis. The King. At just the age of 21 to boot. But my guest today, Chris Christian, didn't stop there. 2000 songs, 100 albums, discovering Amy Grant, and a Wikipedia page chock full of accomplishments has led Chris to release a collection of his experiences titled "A Grandmother's Prayer". Mixed in with all these stories are valuable lessons that we should all heed!

"I decided to go to L.A, and if you go to L.A and make it, you've really competed with the best in the world. The first guy I met was Robert Kardashian.. And he gets me a record deal with Boardwalk Records. Sure enough we had a top 10 record with that."

Chris has recorded music with an enormous array of musicians, owned a TV / movie production studio, and oh, right, happens to be a co-owner of the WNBA's Dallas Wings. This man has accomplished so much so far, and he's still going at it, 40+ years after Elvis recorded his song. The timing couldn't be better, as "A Grandmother's Prayer" is available on December 10th, a book filled with one great story after the next, and lessons learned and advice offered!

"I like blue jeans, t-shirts and a guitar. I am a small town guy. All the other things that happened...it just kind of comes and you deal with it the best you can. But at the core I just want to sit on a stool and write a song."

So many amazing stories in this episode! How about having lobster for breakfast courtesy of Wayne Newton? Sharing a 5 hour flight with George Harrison? How Robert Kardashian (yes, dad to the you know who's) was his best friend, manager, and signed him to a new record contract. Best of all, how Elvis sought his approval. I can't express how much of a pleasure it was to have Chris as my guest! Happy listening!

"Elvis was a character. There was him, and then there was the real Elvis, not the guy he was playing- just like an actor. He seemed to be always searching for the why. Why he has all this fame and why his character has done so well? I think a lot of us when we have big success wonder "why?". Why was I chosen / why did this happen to me and not everyone else?"

"What I really want to do when we do this tour is have an Adopt A Grandchild Foundation. There are so many children who do not have a grandparent or they are estranged from their grandparents, and we want to find people who have some expendable time and are willing to invest that time in a grandchild at least once or twice a week. We want to even connect grandparents that can't afford to see their grandchildren and pay for the flights etc. So I think this Grandmothers Prayer is not just a book, it's a movement."

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

Intro/ Chris Christian in the building - 2:00

A Grandmothers Prayer -3:30

The beginning of an incredible journey- 4:20

The first encounter with the King of Rock and Roll- 6:25

"What did you think about what I did with your song?"- Elvis Presley - 8:39

Just the beginning -10:30

A Man of Faith-12:00

Elvis didn't want to miss heaven on a technicality- 13:00

Why me? - 14:00

The Answer to my Grandmother's Prayer- 15:00

Contemporary Christian music - 17:30

Signing Amy Grant at 16 years old- 20:10

Chris Christian the Producer - 24:00

Robert Kardashian and L.A- 25:04

I just want to be creating/ A small town guy at heart-26:10

PSA: Book release- 27:12

Wayne Newton: the greatest performer- 29:00

Kids came into the picture- 32:30

Buying a movie studio- 33:34

A call from Radio Shack to an integrated media company- 35:20

Not a book but a whole movement- 37:00

Only one real regret- 39:20

Other amazing encounters - 41:00

Definition of Success- 43:12

Hit Your Mark - 43:53

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