In this episode, Bert Barrow shares his journey of losing everything—from being a bank president to selling burial policies and cleaning buildings with his family—and how faith and perseverance helped him rebuild his life. He opens up about learning humility, trusting God through uncertainty, and finding strength in hard work and generosity. Bert also offers candid advice on business lending, risk management, and staying in your lane as an entrepreneur. His story is a powerful reminder that failure isn’t the end—it’s often where faith and purpose begin.

In part 1, Thomas talks with deal-maker and former commercial banker Bert Barrow about how he went from “last in, first out” to creating his own path in lending. They dig into why banks cap your success, how one $3,500 risk turned into a $27,500 payday, and why the money still didn’t feel like enough.

In part 2, Thomas Cox and Blake Shultz continue their talk on real estate investing, private lending, and the infinite banking concept—breaking down how to keep money working, avoid bad deals, and build lasting wealth.

Thomas flips the script — sitting down with his friend Blake Shultz to share the full story behind his journey from football coach to multi-business entrepreneur. From founding Mealfit and Table & Thyme to building vending, real-estate, and investment ventures, Thomas opens up about faith, family, finances, and the mindset that turned everyday opportunities into long-term freedom. Hear how obedience, hard work, and intentional growth shaped the path that led to lasting impact — both in business and in life.

In Part 2 of his conversation with Thomas, Paul Harbor of Bellwether Enterprises dives deeper into the mindset and mechanics behind managing millions in real estate. He talks about how he structures his commission-only income, what he learned from clients who lost everything, and why attention to detail separates the great investors from the rest. From deal flow and syndications to lessons on faith, discipline, and risk, Paul shares real-world insight from 25 years of navigating the ups and downs of commercial real estate.

Thomas Cox sits down with Paul Harbor of Bellwether Enterprises to talk about his journey from small-town Jasper to closing over $5 billion in real estate deals. From selling shirts at 12 to a chance guitar sale that launched his career, Paul shares how grit and timing shaped his path in commercial real estate. He breaks down what makes a great multifamily deal, the truth about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans, and lessons learned from 25 years in the business.

In Part 2 of this conversation with Cal Tinsley, we dive deep into the gritty realities of coaching, performance training, and business ownership. Cal opens up about the myths in athletic development, how NIL deals are reshaping youth sports, and what most coaches and parents misunderstand about training. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time with the Braves, key insights about scaling Tinsley Performance, and how his faith shapes the mission behind it all. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or business owner, this episode is packed with wisdom on leadership, growth, and trusting your gut.

Weeks before his first child was born, Cal Tinsley was fired with no backup plan—just conviction, pressure, and a decision to build his own business. In this episode, he joins Thomas to talk about betting on yourself, leading before you’re ready, and why sometimes the only strategy is to figure it out or fail. From landscaping jobs to coaching pros and managing 47 teams, Cal shares the mindset and faith that shaped his path.

Why employees really leave—and how to stop it. David Hicks breaks down the playbook: show a clear growth path, protect work‑life balance, and hire with sales‑level speed. We hit hybrid vs. remote realities, what to do when a star walks, and the “digital footprint” test for roles.

Recruiter David Hicks (25+ years) shows owners how to hire right, not fast. We cover smarter screening, what “culture fit” actually means, where top talent really is (hint: not job boards), and the real ROI of using a recruiter—plus the hidden costs of bad hires you can avoid today. You’ll walk away with smarter ways to hire and retain top people