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In This Episode:
Tyler and Mike welcome in Sean McMasters to the Richest Men In Town podcast. Sean is the Senior Pastor for the Vineyard City Church in Redding, California and he just so happens to be a former classmate of Tyler's (shoutout to Enterprise High School class of 1993!). Tyler and Sean get reunited and Sean catches everyone up on what the journey over the last 30 years has looked like. And what a journey it has been. The end result is a powerful conversation that will leave everyone feeling like they just had some midweek church. Topics include:

• Influence
• Authenticity
• God's love
• Grace
• Comparison vs. Emulation
• Good theology

Sean delivers a powerful witness of his personal faith and lessons that he learned and is now teaching others. His invitation to rest in grace hit powerfully and just might be the antidote that the world needs right about now. To Sean, thank you for the authentic way you show up in your life. Thank you for sharing how everything changed once you met Jesus. Keep going brother!

Show Notes

Quotes...

• "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." -John 3:16
• "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." -John 15:5
• "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." -2 Corinthians 5:21
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References...

• Sean's church congregation at Vineyard City Church
• The Gift of Influence by Tommy Spaulding
• The Beatitudes in Matthew 5
• For the Life of the World by Alexander Schmemann
• The Insecurity of Freedom by Abraham Heschel
• The Other F Word documentary
• Jesus Revolution movie

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In This Episode:
Tyler and Mike bring back Brian Grow to close the loop on some commitments they made in Episode #142. The 40-Day Fast that was mentioned last episode is on! From now until November 3rd the guys will be experimenting to introduce some small changes with the hope that they will be different dudes on the other end of the process. Using Luke 2:52 as a guide, they are aiming at improvement in areas of the body, the mind, the heart, and the spirit and they want to extend the challenge/invitation to everyone. To Brian, thanks for helping to hold us accountable. Good luck over the next 40 days!

Show Notes

References...

• Studer's Execution Triangle

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In This Episode:
Mike and Tyler invite Brian Grow to pull up a chair and share some thoughts with listeners. In his first of what will be many appearances in this new season of RMIT, Brian holds nothing back and the guys go deep fast. There are a couple of quick references to some 90's classic sitcoms and then it's on to all kinds of rich life talk, including some of these topics:

• Strengths and Weaknesses
• Belonging vs. Fitting In
• Building Confidence
• Over time/decades
• Should is the enemy
• Becoming unshakable
• Power and process of doing
• Borrowing confidence
• Being patient with ourselves

Starting today's episode drop, the guys are all in on a 40-day fast to intentionally work on some things to improve their lives physically, spiritually, socially, and intellectually and RMIT listeners can go along for the ride or join in the journey. Shout out to Sister Goold for the idea! To Brian, thanks for showing up and continuing to deliver hit after hit. Come on back soon and help all of us to Grow Rich.

Show Notes

Quotes...

• "And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man." -Luke 2:52
• "The opposite of belonging is fitting in. Belonging a being a part of something bigger than yourself. But it's also having the courage to stand alone and belong to yourself above all else." -Brene Brown
• “As the works of the flesh have universal application, so likewise does the gospel of peace. If one man lives it, he has peace within himself. If two men live it, they each have peace within themselves and with each other. If the citizens live it, the nation has domestic peace. When there are enough nations enjoying the fruit of the Spirit to control world affairs, then, and only then, will the war drums throb no longer, and the battle flags be furl’d. … ” -Marion G. Romney
• "Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." -Marie Curie
• "There is nothing good unless you do it." -German author Erich Kästner
• "Nevertheless, after all this, I never have known much of the ways of the Lord, and his mysteries and marvelous power. I said I never had known much of these things; but behold, I mistake, for I have seen much of his mysteries and his marvelous power; yea, even in the preservation of the lives of this people." -Amulek in Alma 10:5 (The Book of Mormon)

References...

• Steve Erkel on Family Matters
• Psych TV Series
• Charity in Moroni 7 (The Book of Mormon)
• Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
• One in Christ by Elder D. Todd Christofferson
• Ether 12:27

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In This Episode:
The Richest Men in Town podcast is all about bringing people together and this week's episode is a special night that reunites Tyler Goold with one of his favorite people. Chris Smyrnos is a "go-to guy" who is doing a lot of things right. He's a good friend to the guys but make no mistake about it, Chris is a deep pool with a lot to teach RMIT listeners. In his time, Chris leads the conversation across a wide range of topics including:

• Superpower of choice
• Compassion 
• Power of small wins
• Roles in life
• A commitment to personal excellence
• Dependability
• Modeling
• "What's important?"

In the end, Lieutenant Smyrnos delivers a master class, helping all of us to remember the importance of perspective and striving to be better every day. More importantly, Chris is all about intentionally doing his part to be the person to help others along the way. To Chris, we raise a glass and toast him for the man, the husband, the father, the police officer, the friend, the son, and the leader that he is. Thanks for sharing your story and helping to show the way to better. Keep going, brother!

Show Notes

Quotes...

• "We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets. We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society." -The Family Proclamation (1995)"
• “Next to love, balance is the most important thing.” -John Wooden
• And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them." -1 Nephi 3:7

References...

• Dallas Maverick's Luka Doncic
• NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis
• White Stripes "Seven Nation Army"
• KMART
• Little Caesar's "Pizza, Pizza"
• Faith journey of Colorado Buffalos Head Coach Deion Sanders 
• Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

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In This Episode:
Tyler and Mike take a chance on a recommendation from friends of the program. Troy and Daphne Blanchard are living rich lives in Ecuador these days but their referral takes the guys to Apache Junction, Arizona where they get to know Bryant Powell. It turns out that Bryant Powell is as good as it gets and in his time with the guys, he drops all kinds of goodness. Bryant takes listeners back to the early days of his faith journey, going back to building his life as a young man on the underlined words of the Savior in his seminary scriptures. He also lets the guys in on some of the ups and downs that life is currently dealing him. Tyler and Mike go along for the ride and along the way, some great topics come up including:

• Living and teaching timeless values like discipline and diligence
• Defining "Enough"
• Perfectionism and comparison
• Standing for something
• Dealing with loss
• Building families and homes

Throw in some talk about waterbeds, Pro Wings, and MCI phone cards and Bryant paints a rich life picture indeed. To the Powell family, thank you for the lives you are living. Bryant Powell, thank you for sharing your story and showing up for your family and your community. Keep going brother!

Show Notes

Quotes...

• “Life with my parents and the other family members was natural and pleasant. Mutual support happened spontaneously and guaranteed the survival of people as well as of material and spiritual values. Until a few years ago, those bonds were so strong in the rural culture that they safeguarded ideals. The willingness to make sacrifices for others, to be able to wait for a reward, the devotion to work; for me, these are everlasting values. The joy of working together and sharing what was being produced turned work into a joyful liturgy, not a punishment. We all knew what was being done in the fields, in the garden, in the pastures, at home; planting, cultivating, raising children and helping parents. There was no wealth, but we were happy. And it makes me think: having enough is itself a form of wealth.” -Brunello Cucinelli, Italian billionaire

References...

• Apache Junction, Arizona
• MLB Wild Card Standings
• Haboob
• RMIT Episode #43: Troy Blanchard-"Choose Your Own Adventure"
• RMIT Episode #121: Daphne and Troy Blanchard-"Uh oh...Mom and Dad are Receiving Inspiration"
• "The Imperfect Harvest" by Vern Stanfill
• "The Challenge to Become" by Elder Dallin H. Oaks
• Pro Wings shoes
• Thomas the Train's Percy

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In This Episode:
The wait is over. After a bit of a break this summer, the guys are back with the highly anticipated debut of Season 6 of The Richest Men In Town. To kick things off, Tyler and Mike are excited to bring back Nick Anderson. Nick has been on a couple of times (check out Episodes #16 and #40) but this time the guys mix it up a bit by inviting his wife Shellie to join him on the program to tell her story...and what a story she has! Her faith journey has been an arduous one but early life lessons and adversity have shaped her to live an amazingly rich life and help others do the same. In their time with the Andersons, the guys learn about:

• The importance of communication
• Empowerment vs. excuses
• The power of coaching-especially for couples!
• Releasing expectations we hold of others
• The "constant companionship" of the Holy Ghost
• Ways to intentionally enhance marriage

To Shellie, thank you for your vulnerability in sharing your story with listeners. In the midst of extremely difficult challenges, you have shown courage and grace and reminded all of us that faith is a principle of action and that the grace that is available to all of us through the Atonement of Jesus Christ gives us strength to do that which we cannot do on our own. To all of our listeners, we want to invite you to check out Shellie's resources, including her coaching website, courses, and podcast. Let's pray to do things differently and then, with some intentionality, commit to do the work on ourselves. That's the only way things change. 

Show Notes

Quotes...

• "Find out who you are and do it on purpose." -Dolly Parton
• "The way you alchemize a soulless world into a sacred world is by treating everyone as if they are sacred until the sacred in them remembers." -Sarah Durham Wilson

References...

• Shellie Anderson Coaching
• Restore Yourself, Restore Your Marriage Podcast
• First Night, First Year Course
• Marriage Enhancement Course
• Saturday's Warriors (1989)
• The Holy Invitation by Anthony Sweat
• Learn more about sexual assault in America by visiting RAINN.ORG

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, there's help. Call the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.

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In This Episode:
We welcome back someone that needs no introduction to the RMIT podcast. The guest is Brian Grow and the conversation is rich and real as the guys catch up and dig in. Brian lets listeners in on life lessons and the guys add their two cents along the way. The result is an "unpolished" collection of nothing but the good stuff. As is always the case with Mr. Grow, the discussion covers a lot of ground. Here's a few of the highlights:

• battling "stuff"
• teaching kids when they are ready to learn
• modeling repentance and change
• family culture
• loving and waiting
• double down on ourselves
• struggling with hard things
• talking to someone for help
• finding commonalities
• foundational truths

To Brian, thanks for the reminders and for the vulnerability. Everyone needs help and we all need to sit down with friends sometimes to get through things. You are welcome anytime! The takeaway from this one (and every RMIT episode!) is that this life is rich in any season and the invitation to any and all is always the same...to reflect and do something about what you hear.

Show Notes

Quotes...

• “So you’re passionate? How passionate? What actions does your passion lead you to do? If the heart doesn’t find a perfect rhyme with the head, then your passion means nothing." -Bono 

References...

• Book of Mormon-Moroni 8:25-26
• How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton Christiansen 
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Simon Sinek on Short-term vs. Long-term

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In This Episode:
It's another new episode of the Richest Men in Town and this week's episode is short, sweet, and guestless as Tyler and Mike get some summer vacation on. Don't let the length fool you because the conversation is still rich as the guys come together to reflect on the life going on around them. This week's musings include:

• loss
• living it right 
• know-do-be-becoming
• reflecting on experiences
• impact moments
• friendship

The guys end with a challenge to listeners to reflect and reach out to old friends to reconnect and support one another through things. Repair breaches and remove wedges that old friend that's just around the corner may not always be there. 

Show Notes

Quotes...

• "The Final Judgment is not just an evaluation of a sum total of good and evil acts--what we have done. It is an acknowledgment of the final effect of our acts and thoughts--what we have become." -Elder Dallin H. Oaks
• "I wish I could get every member of the Church to go and partake of the sacrament, and when they took the bread, they'd ask themselves, 'Who am I? What am I doing? How am I living? Where am I going? What should I be accomplishing?' as they renew their covenants with the Lord. The minute they'd pick up the bread, something would happen." -Elder L. Tom Perry

References...

• Mount Shasta Resort Golf
• Brad Wilcox "His Grace is Sufficient"
• Charles Hanson Towne's "Around The Corner"
• Tim McGraw's My Old Friend 
• The Boogeyman directed by Stephen King

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It's time for another new episode of the Richest Men In Town podcast and this week Tyler and Mike sit down with Dr. Justin Mudekereza.   Dr. Justin is a humanitarian, philanthropist, consultant, college teacher, writer, politician and most importantly a husband and father.  Dr. Justin shares some powerful lessons on family legacy, sacrificing for the greater good, living a faith driven life and the importance of investing time and energy into relationships.   If you sat down for this movie you wouldn't believe it.  

To Dr. Justin thank you for sharing your story with all of us.  To those that have helped Justin along his journey, thank you. To the entire Mukekereza family, thank you for your faith and courage to being a source for good in the world. We cannot wait to see what you all do next! Listeners can tune into Dr. Justin's  story at the link below:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1018270/13160263

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In This Episode:
Tyler and Mike welcome into the Richest Men In Town podcast Lester Gray and trust us when we say that you have never been on a ride like this before. Imagine waking up one morning and realizing that everything you have worked for is gone, literally from a million in the bank to millions in debt. That's just part of Lester's story and there is so much more here for RMIT listeners. It is adversity that has taught Lester what matters most in life. Out of life's challenges, Lester and his wife Jane have relied on their foundation of faith in God and trusted each other to rebuild and recreate what they want their lives to look like and who they want to be "one brick a day". In their time with Lester, the guys get into some great conversation hitting on so many powerful principles including:

• Importance of fathers
• Making big changes with prayer and scriptures
• The power of sacrifice
• Progressing to be bold
• Recognizing the urgency to act
• Redesigning our lives
• Overcoming adversity
• The power of focus
• "Spinning plates" vs. Balance
• The power of morning routines
• Life domains of Spiritual, Mental, Emotional, Relational, Physical, Financial
• Dollars follow value
• Investing in kids

To Lester, thank you for letting us in on the challenging experiences that have shaped you into the man that we admire. To those that have played a part in Lester's story, we thank you for making a difference. To the entire Gray family, thank you for the way that you are all showing up every day. We cannot wait to see what you all do next!

Show Notes

Quotes...

• "And now, O my son Helaman, behold, thou art in thy youth, and therefore, I beseech of thee that thou wilt hear my words and learn of me; for I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day."     -Alma 36:3
• "And that wicked one cometh and taketh away light and truth, through disobedience, from the children of men, and because of the tradition of their fathers." -Doctrine & Covenants 93:39
• "But before ye seek for riches, seek ye for the kingdom of God. And after ye have obtained a hope in Christ ye shall obtain riches, if ye seek them; and ye will seek them for the intent to ado good—to clothe the naked, and to feed the hungry, and to liberate the captive, and administer relief to the sick and the afflicted." -Jacob 2:18-19
• “Now is the time for labor. Let the fire of the covenant which you made in the House of the Lord, burn in your hearts, like flame unquenchable.” -Brigham Young

References...

• Ancestry.com
• Who Builds the Builders Poster
• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink
• Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
• Lester's new company Tron Solar

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