Make Your Mark

"Leadership 101: You trust people, you empower people. They'll make mistakes, but as long as it's not illegal, immoral, or unethical you stand by them. And you take the opportunity and you teach them."

When you want to learn anything about leadership, you need to find someone who walks the walk behind all the talk, and today's guest, Colonel Ted Studdard, United States Marine Corps (Ret) is a prime example of that walk! Ted served our nation for 25 years as a Marine, rising through the ranks, including a stint in the Joint Chiefs of Staff, combat tours, and enough experiences to be an authority when it comes to being a great leader.

"The courage of doing the right thing even if it is not personally or professionally beneficial, is the true mark of a leader, and a human being."

Ted exudes humility, grace, and honor as he discusses his time in the military and his transition to civilian life. He acknowledges that he may have had a bit of a head start over others making that transition, but he still faced challenges along the way, and it is why he shares much of his time speaking to a variety of corporations and veterans groups about easing into that transition, and how to be a successful manager, especially in the corporate world.

"Sometimes a step back in [professional] responsibility can lead to a great leap forward. But taking that step back in responsibility requires a degree of humility along the way."

In this episode, we discuss the 3 most important things veterans can do once they leave the service. We talk about how to learn and incorporate leadership skills into everyday life, and how to be able to earn the respect that leading a successful team requires. Ted shares a few stories that drive home his core values, and how his high school sports success set the stage for being the motivated guy that he is. We share a few laughs with the Hit Your Mark segment, and all in all, a great episode to learn from an extraordinary leader. Tune in now!

"The courage of doing the right thing even if it is not personally or professionally beneficial, is the true mark of a leader, and a human being."

"I realized I needed to focus whatever job search I had on values and match those values and organization with my personal and family values."

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction - 0:56
• Ted Studdard's Military Beginnings - 5:00
• Leadership Influences - 9:20
• The Rise to Leadership - 15:30
• Current Work with Home Depot - 27:38
• Leadership Principles - 30:56
• New Book: Depot to Depot - 37:06
• Transitioning Out of the Military - 40:12
• "Hit Your Mark" - 46:27
• Wrap-up and Takeaways - 57:46

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!

"Focus on what you're making, and how you can prolong what you're making to last a lifetime."

We all work very hard to get to where we are financially, some of us more than others, but we really strike it big if we are smart with what we do with that money. Today's guest, Amobi Okugo, helps athletes navigate the often tumultuous world that they've been thrown into, calming the waters and providing a fundamental set of guidelines for financial literacy. Amobi not only has a great personality, but is a superb role model for all athletes, as you will hear throughout this episode!

"There's no wrong question when it comes to your finances… in order to get better you have to learn, in order to learn you have to ask questions."

Amobi has played soccer professionally for the past 8 seasons in Major League Soccer here in the US, and is currently a free agent (hint hint team owners!). He knows first-hand the challenges that being a professional athlete can present, especially within their financial space. His company, A Frugal Athlete, provides solutions to most of those challenges.

"Athletes are natural trendsetters. If athletes are smart with their money, their fans will start thinking more prudently with their own financial and career decisions."

In this episode, we uncover the 3 biggest mistakes athletes make with their finances. I offer him some guidance on making his LinkedIn profile much more visible and extending a greater spotlight on his business, and we wrap up with an amusing Hit Your Mark segment. Tune in now, you'll really enjoy it and learn a bunch in the process!

"In business it's always good to say yes initially, and then you can always say no later. Always be available."

"What I've found with professional athletes… sometimes the persona you see on TV is the opposite of who they actually are… they're all down to earth, really cool people. "

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction - 0:54
• Amobi's Professional Soccer Career - 4:10
• Financial Literacy - 10:20
• Common Financial Problems Athletes Face - 13:02
• Ins and Outs of A Frugal Athlete - 20:02
• Harvard's Crossover into Business Program - 33:48
• How to Connect with Amobi and A Frugal Athlete - 36:30
• Consultation with Amobi about His LinkedIn - 38:20
• "Hit Your Mark" - 42:35
• Wrap-up and Takeaways - 51:05

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're no longer a number when you're dealing with the SDFL... We want everyone to be able to take care of their families with the product that is on the field."

Today's episode gives me greater hope for the future of our nation's professional athletes. My guest, Garrick Jones, tells us how his professional football league, the SDFL, is poised to not only become a blueprint for how leagues and teams should treat their players, but potentially transform professional sports across the board.

"All of the downfalls guys have been through, we've been through it… if I've never been there before, I'm going to have a hard time showing you which way to go.

As Commissioner of the SDFL, Garrick has taken what he learned as a player and a businessperson, and along with his partner, President Byron Clay, allows the SDFL to serve its local communities with pride and dedication, and strives to provide fans, family, and friends with a memorable game experience. What gets me fired up about the SDFL, is that it provides high-quality professional developmental football during the summer/fall season while introducing on field development, critical for the futures of the players once they leave the game.

"It's about a mentality. You're going to have pitfalls in life. I have yet to be on a rollercoaster that didn't go down, and did not go up. If I did, that would be a terrible roller coaster. That's life, and life is what we teach from."

In this episode, we talk about the highs and lows of being a professional athlete, the importance of being fully prepared for the time you have to leave the game you have completely immersed yourself in, and a "Hit Your Mark" round of questions at the end that will leave you laughing, especially the part about pranking the rookies! Make sure to tune in, as you will soon be hearing quite a bit more of the SDFL and Garrick Jones!

"We're creating check writers, instead of check chasers."

"We want people who have experience and a wealth of knowledge to offer to our athletes."

"A lot of times you learn more by listening. People will tell you everything you need to know if you just listen."

If you want to learn more about the SDFL, check out their website at www.officialsdfl.net. Or, for more information, email them at [email protected]

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction - 0:54
• What is the SDFL, and How Does it Operate? - 3:45
• What is the Vision for the Future of SDFL? - 8:12
• Organic Marketing - 16:52
• Support for SDFL - 21:56
• Who Are the Right Teammates for the SDFL? - 25:42
• "Hit Your Mark" - 27:11
• What is One of Your Proudest Moments? - 30:45
• Wrap-up and Takeaways - 34:56

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 people jump into something they love doing, it's infectious.. and people want to be a part of that."

Today's guest has been successful at every step, and I have no reason to believe it won't continue for years to come. Kim Cayce was a professional golfer, pitched her design in front of Shark Tank in Season 1, and has founded, and been an integral part of, four successful companies. She is currently launching her fifth.

"You have to know if you have an idea, or a business. Start out knowing your goals and objectives… Tie those goals to some numbers. What differentiates a hobby or a side-hustle from a career that can grow in scale is whether or not the economics will work."

Kim has the superb combination of street smarts, book smarts, business savvy, athleticism, and a wonderful personality. You can't help but smile whenever you speak with her. Best of all, her new company, Verbatim Publishing, will soon be a household name! This innovative company will turn those who want to write a business book, but don't have the time, into authors, all while letting Verbatim tackle most of the work.

"Everyone has expertise. It doesn't matter how old or young you are, you've done something that others haven't… You can be the person that shares that expertise in a way that can make you much more successful. "

In this episode, we talk about being a successful entrepreneur, a young golfer touring the world, running companies, and being shot down by the sharks. Good news! 'Failure' only drove her harder to become who she is today. You will truly enjoy this episode!

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction - 0:54
• Kim's Story- 4:02
• Startups and Shark Tank- 9:10
• Kim's Current Work- 15:40
• Verbatim- 20:02
• Lessons Learned as an Entrepreneur- 32:40
• Wrap-up and Takeaways - 42:15

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've got to be willing to fight for your dream. And it's not gonna be easy. It's always going to be hard. It's not about the dream, it's about the person you become through the fighting. "

Today's guest will make anyone who feels their dreams are out of reach think twice. Ruben Gonzalez is a four-time Olympian, a highly sought after professional keynote speaker and a bestselling author. Ruben sat on the bench on his college soccer team, but decided at the age of 21 to compete in the Olympics. He went on to become the only person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics, each in a different decade.

"You have to be willing to humble yourself to the advice of someone who has already been there. Not a theorist, not someone who has just written all the books, but someone who has already done 'that.'"

But that's not all, folks. When I first spoke with Ruben a few months ago, I was expecting a 15 minute intro and chat. It turned into 90 minutes of us sharing stories, advice, and him offering me guidance using his, nearly two decades, of speaking experience. Not only is Ruben a genuinely nice guy, but is all about sharing his expertise!

"It's all about addressing the reader. You aren't writing to the 'audience,' but to the 'individual.'"

And sharing advice and insight is what you will hear throughout this episode with Ruben! He shares his rise from being a benchwarmer in school sports to competing in the Winter Olympics in four different decades...incredible! You must hear his story, it will absolutely inspire you to keep pushing towards any goals you find are elusive. Tune in now!

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction - 0:54
• Ruben's Story - 3:20
• Ruben and the Olympics - 9:45
• How Ruben Has Made His Mark- 14:20
• Strategies to Maximize Effectiveness- 17:46
• How to Get Hired- 23:50
• Connect with Ruben- 37:23
• Hiring a Coach - 41:48
• Wrap-up and Takeaways - 46:30

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!

"The NFL was a saving grace for me. They bailed me out when they didn't have to."

Today's guest, Marques Ogden, is truly larger than life! But getting lighter, and you'll have to hear how in this conversation I had with this 5 year NFL veteran who is currently a leadership and motivational speaker throughout the US.

"I ended up working for $8.25 on the graveyard shift with a janitorial staff. That is when I decided that something had to change… this was my life-changing moment."

I met Marques at his Leadership Academy in Las Vegas a few months ago. I was drawn to the infectious enthusiasm that he has for helping others reach their fullest potential, something I am a big fan of! You will hear his great story from rise, to fall, and rise again, sprinkled in with lots of laughs.

"It's about giving your clients teaching points, nuggets, information, strategies to make them better. Not to motivate them... Motivation is garbage, because it only lasts for a certain amount of time. It's about inspiring them for the long-haul."

This episode will provide you with rich, practical advice to overcome your own obstacles. Both Marques and I draw from our own experiences, and share our knowledge on pushing through failure and finding success in inspiring others. Make sure to give it a listen!

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction - 0:54
• Marques' Education and Preparing for Life After Athletic Career- 6:40
• Marques' Story Post Retirement - 14:00
• Support for the Retired Athlete- 19:30
• Marques' Business Ventures and Support from the NFL- 28:30
• Marques' Career as a Keynote Speaker - 36:10
• Business Strategies- 40:02
• Marques' Current Health Endeavors- 48:20
• Connect with Marques- 54:22
• Wrap-up and Takeaways - 56:30

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!

"They don't want me to be the lawyer, they want me to tell them, "You're going to be ok." Here's the issue… once you start breaking it down and making it simple, people feel better. Everything can be simplified."

Today's guest, Randy Kessler, has quite an impressive resume. He founded, and runs, a successful family law practice in Atlanta, that has been in operation for nearly 30 years. He has been interviewed on television and elsewhere in the media for his expertise on a wide array of topics.

"Do what you're good at… then spend the money to find people to help you with the things you aren't... Don't be penny wise and pound foolish."

However, his exposure to the sports world extends past helping athletes with their family law situations. He is the founder of Starsona, a new app that will give fans the chance to get their friends or family an audio or video greeting from their favorite athletes/entertainers. It's amazing how this works, you'll love it!

"You have to have a phenomenal product. A bad salesman can sell a great product easily. A good salesman can sell a bad product… once… You have to find something that you believe in, and offers great value to the user."

I believe this is an episode you won't want to miss. Randy has many great stories and advice, including a visiting peregrine falcon!

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction - 0:54
• Randy's Start with Law and Representing Athletes - 5:40
• Law Advice for Athletes - 11:20
• Media as a Platform to Educate and Add Credibility - 18:00
• About Starsona (The Birth of a Star...sona) - 21:30
• Lessons Learned Along the Way - 34:00
• Interactions with Athletes- 38:00
• Wrap-up and Takeaways - 41:40

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!

"Ask yourself, 'What do I need to do to get things done?' And then, just do it."

When I first spoke with Marnie Schneider, I was impressed and amazed with her infectious energy and charisma, especially as it related to her Keep On Playing Foundation. We were both involved in the Standing O book project, and I found that I shared her strong interest in helping underprivileged kids get involved in playing baseball, and giving them a sense of pride while keeping them in a positive environment.

"The only way to be a leader is by showing up and being involved in your own community."

Marnie has been surrounded by sports her entire life. Her grandfather was not only an owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, but also the founder of the Ronald McDonald House. In this episode, Marnie shares about her rich family legacy. The ingenuity and success her grandfather displayed has been passed down through generations. Marnie explains how her love for sports was born, the life lessons she was able to acquire, and how she is using what she has learned to make a difference in the lives of so many.

"Making an impact is great, but making contact is better. Because once you make contact, it ignites passion… It ignites this love of giving back and being involved… this love opens up opportunity."

Marnie expounds on her current work with "Keep On Playing." Marnie elaborates our ability to influence our community, and how this can be done through our connection with youth and sports. After you listen to this episode you will be energized, inspired and hopefully ready to Make Your Own Mark!

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction - 0:54
• Marnie's Family Legacy - 5:30
• Marnie's Story - 10:35
• The Birth of "Keep On Playing" - 14:12
• The Vision and Mission of "Keep on Playing" - 21:40
• Making 'Contact' On and Off the Field - 26:20
• How and Why You Should Get Involved - 35:55
• Marnie's Other Endeavors - 49:00
• Wrap-up and Takeaways - 55:35

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 not always what you leave on the playing field that will be your legacy, it's what you do to improve the quality of people's lives."

Today's guest has had an incredible story of success followed by a precipitous fall and subsequent reinvention into one of the world's foremost experts on trauma, mental health and addiction.

Theo Fleury was a seven time NHL All Star, scoring nearly 1100 points in his career, and winning an Olympic gold medal. However, throughout his career, he carried a dark secret that led to occasional violent and erratic behavior. These explosive demonstrations of his inner pain eventually resulted in his expulsion from the NHL. Fast forward nearly 15 years later, Theo has risen above his pain, and helped countless thousands of people face their own battles and emerge victorious!

"The more I was willing to be vulnerable, meaning telling my story,... it created safety for people. When you have safety, that's when the magic of healing happens."

During this episode, Theo brings his story to life, sharing the pain that impacted his life and career so greatly. From a troubled childhood, to trauma suffered at the hands of trusted coach, Theo gives context to the events that led to the aggressive actions, and addiction that marked the end of his hockey career.

"Hockey became this place, it was the great escape for me… hockey became my happy place. I felt like I belonged someplace."

Theo and Mark discuss the importance of community, connection, and engaging others individually to help make a lasting impact. Now a personal coach, Theo shares his personal views on pursuing ongoing transformation both individually, and as a contribution to community and one's circle of influence.

"A part of everything that you do has to be giving back and helping people. We aren't put on this earth to suffer in silence. We're put on this earth to be in relationship with one another, and get them where they need to go."

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction - 0:54
• Theo's Current Work - 4:25
• The Importance of Developing Relationships During Sports Career - 8:30
• The Freedom of Finding Your Voice and Sharing Your Story - 13:30
• Theo's Story - 22:00
• Using Social Media as an Effective Platform - 33:00
• Engaging One-on-One to Spread Your Message - 41:30
• How to Connect with Theo - 46:30
• Wrap-up and Takeaways - 49:50

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!

"After I graduated college, I did what a lot of people do, I really struggled to figure out my identity, what was I going to do next?"

On this episode, host Mark Moyer, shares the history of his journey into the coaching business. Over the past 20 years as a business advisor and career coach, Mark has been guiding clients to reach their fullest potential. He recently released the WIN AGAIN playbook, an excellent resource for anyone looking to excel in their field of interest.

"I've been coaching professionals, executives, and athletes into, really, what to do next. Most importantly doing something that you love, something that you wake up every morning excited to do. And that, to me, is what makes working worthwhile."

Mark also explains the goal for the Make Your Mark podcast. He gives listeners an idea of what they can look forward to in upcoming episodes, and highlights the characteristics of the guests he will be interviewing in each show.

"What I want to do with this podcast is shine a light on people… that are changing the world, changing society, improving the people around them… guests that have made, and are continuing to make their mark on society."

Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction - 0:54
• Mark's Story- 1:27
• Mark's Coaching Practice- 4:00
• The Purpose of Make Your Mark- 5:30
• Wrap-up- 6:02

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!