“If you want growth, if you want to change— start.” -Bruce Jeppesen

Having self-confidence is a priceless gift we can give ourselves. It is the cornerstone of a happy, healthy life. It is important that we feel good about ourselves because it affects how we treat others and how they treat us. Moreover, it is a need that we have to fill. Our level of self-confidence affects how much crap we tolerate in our lives. 

However, self-confidence is more than just what we see on the surface, it's more of what goes on inside our heads. We've all seen people who have no trouble speaking to anyone at any time without having second thoughts about their words or actions. But deep inside, they are full of negative self-talks and insecurities. 

In this episode, Bruce relates how his own lack of confidence has limited his potential and how this one simple step that most of us avoid, has helped him to overcome this challenge. Listen in as he shares why we should make developing self-confidence a  priority, why we should stop procrastinating, how our self-talk affects us and others, and how giving off 5 minutes of our time can change our trajectory. 

Takeaways: 

00:44 Make Self-Confidence a Priority

04:33 Finding Positive Words Feels Good!

07:19 Don’t Be Afraid to Be the Dumbest Person in the Room

12:21 You Are One Step Away

16:30 Stop Procrastinating 

20:29 Decide You Want Change

24:04 Do Something Nice for Yourself

“You were meant to do great things, and whether you think so right now is irrelevant.” -Jefferson Rogers

Being an entrepreneur is great. Besides being rewarded for your hard work, you can also enjoy being your own boss. 

However, you may be intimidated by the thought of starting a business because you are afraid that it will be too expensive and you don't know where to get started. The good news is that you don't need a lot of money to start a business. You can choose to start on the right path. In fact, you only need an idea and the passion to make things happen.

JKR Windows Founder, Jefferson K. Rogers built his business from zero. In a span of four years, he was able to grow his startup into a $30,000,000 company and is named  the fastest-growing replacement window company in Utah, and awarded top company growth at the 2020 D2D CON. But Jefferson did not have it easy. At 14, he started drinking and taking drugs. And for years, he suffered with low self-esteem and lack of direction. But when he thought it was over, Jefferson received the right message, at the right place, at the right time. 

Listen in as Jefferson share what it meant to go ALL IN and how he persevered his way to the top. Bruce and Jefferson also talked about how to break detrimental habits and behaviors and form healthy ones, what the value of our gift really is, how to keep our progress going, and why our health is an important factor in our success. 

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Takeaways: 

02:07 Right Place, Right Time, Right Message

11:36 Understand the Value of Your Gift

16:35 Misconceptions About Starting a Business

22:49 Value Your Health

27:31 The Secret to Progress

34:18 Make Room for Productive Things

42:17 Believe That It’s Possible

47:12 If You Don’t Try, You Won’t Know

53:10 You Are Meant to Do Great Things

 “Hand-in-hand with being a winner is being a hard worker.” -Tanner Bleskin

Being a winner begins each day when you wake up, with a mindset that every day can be a great day! That every situation has many different outcomes, depending on how we choose to handle it! Choosing a positive outcome for every situation will set you apart from other people who give up too soon or remain negative about the outcome of their situation. If you believe that you can achieve what you are setting out for and if you are willing to do it, then nobody can stop you.  You simply will. 

Playbook author, Tanner Bleskin had a very successful career as an athlete. He was raised to be a winner, and now he’s sharing all the secrets! Join in as Bruce and Tanner share what it takes to be a winner, the role of the family in the development and success of a child, what attributes distinguish true winners, how to avoid regrets, how to get rid of excuses, and how to keep your focus forward. 

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Takeaways: 

01:59 Family Plays a Huge Role

07:39 Always Have a Goal

12:26 Start with Belief and Work Ethic

17:37 Listen and Learn  

21:48 No Excuses

26:18 Time Flies— Use It Wisely

30:08 Everybody Needs Nutrition 

 “There has to be a starting point. It can be that tiniest little thing that makes you feel good and that will help you progress. Do it. You don't need anybody's permission.” -Bruce Jeppesen 

It's the end of the month, and all you can think about is how much money you have left. You're trying to pay your bills, but you're still short. It seems like there isn't going to be enough money in your bank account- ever.

We've all been there—we know that feeling of being so stressed out about money that it takes over your life and makes every other part of it seem like a struggle. But taking care of your finances doesn't have to stress you out!

In this episode, Bruce talks about his own struggle with finances and what he did to take the stress out of it. He also shares how to deal with our expectations, break generational cycles, and take back our own happiness. Tune in and learn how you can deal with the stresses of finances in a way that makes sense for YOU!

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Takeaways: 

01:00 Tough Conversations- Finances

04:04 Identifying and Overcoming Stress

07:56 How to Deal with Your Own Expectations

11:01 Be the One to Break Generational Cycle

14:32 Take Your One Shot

16:03 Take Massive Action 

“If there's something you want to try, go do it. Just go have fun.” -Bruce Jeppessen

The reason why procrastination has such a bad reputation is because it does damage—and not just to our relationships but also our own sense of self-worth and productivity.

Moreover, putting things off means those things will add up over time and become big problems that could have been avoided if we had just taken care of them when they were small.

Procrastination is a problem that all of us have struggled with at one time or another. But it's also a problem that, for the most part, we are able to conquer. In this episode Bruce narrates his own procrastination story and the lessons he learned about these experiences. He also answers why we tend to procrastinate, what does procrastination really cost us, how to overcome this habit, is procrastination always bad, and how we should treat ourselves and others during those times that we do procrastinate. 

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Takeaways: 

01:50 What Leads to Procrastination  

04:00 The Real Cost of Procrastination

07:00 The Good Side of Procrastination 

10:15 How to Beat the Things That Lead You to Procrastinate

13:01 Lessons Procrastination Can Teach Us

 “Whatever you're trying to go after, just go after it. Worst case, you go back to where you are now. But don't live that life with regret. Go take a chance. Life's too short.” -Philip Sessions

Life's too short to even give regret a chance. And the good news is, regret is completely avoidable if we start doing the things that scare us now.  Regret is a wasted emotion resulting from not trying hard enough to experience everything life has to offer. We do not get many do-overs in life. Live a life full of experiences, because it's too short not to! 

In this episode, Bruce sits with speaker, author, and coach Philip Sessions to discuss how we can move towards our goals, even with our limitations. They also discuss simple action steps that will help us get started and going, what taking a leap of faith means, the worst thing that could happen if we try, and with what attitude we should walk this journey. 

We don't get to leave a legacy for our fears - we get it for being brave enough to face them. Tune in!

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Takeaways: 

01:23 The Quiet, Shy Kid Learns to Talk

07:52 Different Personalities Require Different Approaches

15:08 Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion  

23:42 Input Determines the Output

28:31 The Sky's the Limit

33:15  Go All In!

37:36 At Least Try 

42:16 Rack Up the Wins 

46:53 Guilty by Association

55:25 Don’t Live Life with Regret

 “I can't live in this dark side where I'm out to prove everybody wrong. I want to prove to the people that I have always been there right.” -Scott Simons 

We are so busy in our daily lives that we never take the time to do what we really want to do. We just accept a regular life in the “safety” of what’s familiar to us and settle for less than what our potential is. But life doesn't have to be like this.

This week, we are talking about what it’s like to live in a world where we are not scared of "what ifs". Breakfast of Champions Co-Host, Scott Simons was raised by parents who lived through the Great Depression, where scarcity mindset is a dangerous trap. But Scott was determined to follow his dream- owning his own car dealership. 

Listen in as Bruce and Scott discuss what it takes to live a life unscared. They also talk about how to get over the feeling that you are not ever going to amount to something, how to increase your income, what you need to move forward, and once you’re successful, how to pay it forward. 

You’re the only person who can determine how you live your life. Choose your own adventures, design your own path, and decide how you want to live. Don’t be afraid to take chances — chances are, these opportunities will lead you to a place that doesn’t exist if they never came along.

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Takeaways: 

03:58 Old School Values Give Us Leverage

08:28 What You’re Feeling is Normal

17:41 Help with Every Opportunity 

24:27 A Small Thing is All It Takes!

32:10 Get Out, Stay Active

37:00 Don’t Forget to Pay It Forward 

44:38 It’s Never Too Late!

49:04 BELIEVE That It’s Still Possible

52:36 Do the Action  

"When you become an expert, people will recognize your expertise and reward you for it.” -Kevin Neils Tetz

Becoming an expert takes some time and effort. No one rises to power overnight. In fact, many people never reach there at all. Becoming an expert requires that we go through a journey of pain and learning. The resources at our disposal often determine our success. “What resources?”, you may ask. 

This week, Paintucation Owner Kevin Tetz joins us for part 2 on another interesting conversation about becoming a better version of yourself. Bruce and Kevin discuss the power of learning, community, and willingness to do the uncomfortable on our success. They also talk about some dangers and traps along the way that might slow us down, such as perfectionism, pain, self-doubt, and failures. Tune in and learn the unwritten rules on becoming an expert that people will recognize. 

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Takeaways: 

01:58 Believe in Yourself

07:16 There’s No Limit in What You Can Be

17:05 Get Over Insecurity

21:10 Perfectionism is Fear

25:35 Join a Community 

30:23 Grow From Your Pain

40:43 Teaching is Empowering 

44:47 All You Need is Willingness 

50:47 Become an Expert and People Will Recognize You

“The measure of a society is the kindness that we extend to each other.”  -Kevin Neils Tetz

The automotive industry has long been considered a man’s field, with women being few and far between when it comes to key positions at automakers and in the car industry as a whole. In order to embrace diversity in an ever-changing business landscape, it’s important for women to carve out a name for themselves in any industry. The automotive industry is no different. 

In this episode, Bruce sits with Paintucation Owner, Kevin Tetz to discuss how the automotive industry has been steadily pushing more and more toward diversity in recent years, whether it’s based on gender, ethnicity, age, or culture, and how we can embrace this change. They also talk about cars and how we form our experiences, relationships, and memories around them, giving back to the community, and how to get better at anything. 

The world isn’t just evolving, it’s rapidly accelerating at breakneck speed. It’s important to acknowledge this as we move forward into the future. 

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Takeaways: 

03:44 Cars Are an Experience 

10:17 Business is About Relationships 

14:03 Change is Good!

18:50 Let GO of the Discrimination!

23:46 Giving Back is the Most Amazing Thing We Can Do

28:47 Practice - The Only Way to Get Better

36:33 If You Have an Opportunity to Help- Do It

“One has to be hungry to want to know. One has to be hungry to want to grow, to want to do better than their last best moment.” -David Brier

The importance of a brand is essential to the success and longevity of any business. It is the primary differentiator between you and your competition. Branding also determines whether or not people will want to do business with you, as well as how they feel about your company when they leave a purchase. By creating an attractive, memorable, visual image for your business, you will be able to convey your message in a more meaningful way. Simply put, branding is the nursery for both your impact and your income. 

But before going on with the actual creation of a name, design, or logo, one must understand what branding really means. This week, Bruce interviews Google's #1 Rebranding Expert, David Brier. David shares what branding is and what it is not, and how it affects how we thrive in a noisy world. He talks about the misconception around how our associations define our identity and why motivational speeches can sometimes make us weaker rather than inspired. Bruce and David also discuss how to get started with transformation, how to stay on track and not quit, why we should own our part in the conversation, and what makes great speakers great. 

In today’s digital world, YOU are your brand. And while that may be a frightening reality to think about, it can also be an empowering one. Tune in and discover practical ways that can help you shape your personal brand that shines through as consistent across all platforms.

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Takeaways: 

02:16 YOU Define the Room 

06:51 Make the Ordinary Extraordinary- Rise Up!

11:12 You Have the Obligation to be Extraordinary

18:21 We Live in a Noisy World 

22:26 A Brand is Not a Logo- The Brand is YOU!

30:17 Own Your Part in the Conversation 

35:00 The World Needs a Little Helping Hand