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Today, on the Sailor Jimmy Podcast, we are joined by Debbie Glenn, a good friend of the podcast and the owner of The Red Brick Tavern in Conroe, Texas. A true foodie destination located at the heart of downtown Conroe, The Red Brick Tavern offers stellar live music performances, comfort food, and craft beer. Join us as we chew the fat about old-school country music and learn more about the first annual 11-11 Music Festival, organized by Debbie and her band, Southern Disposition, and benefitting non-profit organizations like Boots for Troops, Raising a Hand for Rett, and others. We also have some friendly disagreements about our favorite sports teams and emphasize the importance of giving back to our communities. Debbie believes that your contributions to society are what you’ll be remembered for in this life, and when you get involved in an organization you truly believe in, giving back will never feel like work. Make sure you don’t miss today’s episode for all this and so much more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Solving politics, Debbie’s dream job, and more in our rapid-fire icebreaker!
• More about The Red Brick Tavern and why Debbie says they “grow songwriters.”
• Notable names who have graced The Red Brick Tavern stage.
• Debbie’s band, Southern Disposition, and her flair for old-school country music.
• Who you can look forward to seeing in the first annual 11-11 Music Festival line up!
• Why Debbie believes that it’s more difficult for women in the music business.
• Some of the other events taking place as part of the festival program.
• Debbie shares her favorite Randy Rogers song.
• We talk sports with Debbie (and things get a little heated!)
• An unforgettable moment from Debbie’s time in the music industry.
• How Debbie likes to give back to her community.
• Giving back to your community by surrounding yourself with like-minded people.
• The healing and comfort that comes with community service.
• A shoutout to some of 11-11’s generous sponsors!
• Insight into the challenges that come with organizing an event like this.

Tweetables:

“It’s no secret that it’s hard for women in the [music] business, but you know what? It just makes you work harder, and when you do shine, you shine brighter.” — Debbie Glenn [0:08:11]

“I love giving back. I believe it’s what you leave in this life that you will be remembered by.” — Debbie Glenn [0:18:20]

“When you hang out with like-minded people, it becomes very easy to roll up your sleeves and say, ‘I’m going to help raise money for this organization or that organization.’ When you get involved in an organization that you truly believe in, it’s not work anymore.” — Debbie Glenn [0:23:57]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

The Red Brick Tavern

The Red Brick Tavern on Instagram

The Red Brick Tavern on Twitter

Southern Disposition Band

11-11 Music Festival

Raising a Hand for Rett

Love Heals Youth

Conroe Noon Lions Club

Western Shadows

Bernhardt Winery

Raising Cane’s

Bud Light

Fairway Mortgage Groups

Tommy’s Paint & Body

Conroe Golf Cars

Concrete Contractors Supply of Texas

Planet Ford

Boots For Troops

tx racs

Scafom North America

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With our seventh annual Concert in the Country coming up on November 5th in Magnolia, Texas, we have a very special episode for you today! Joining us are representatives from two of our headlining acts. First, we chat with Marty Raybon, Grammy Award-winning artist and the lead vocalist of the band, Shenandoah, followed by none other than Aaron Watson himself. As the concert is in aid of Boots for Troops and the work that it does to serve our service men and women, we find out about each of our guest’s personal connections to the military. We also learn about their favorite songs, the inspiration behind them, and so much more. You’ll hear why Shenandoah has performed more in Texas than anywhere else in the 35-year career of the band and you’ll also learn about the inspiration behind Aaron Watson’s TikTok videos before he gives us his best Beavis and Butt-Head impersonation. Tune in today to find out more about these amazing artists and what you can expect from them at the upcoming Concert in the Country! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• The details of our upcoming event, Concert in the Country. 
• An introduction to Marty Raybon, lead vocalist of the band Shenandoah. 
• An introduction to Boots for Troops and what they’ll do with money raised from the concert.
• How the band came to be called Shenandoah. 
• Marty’s favorite Shenandoah song and why the band often finishes a show with it.
• How touring has changed for the band since they first started 35 years ago. 
• Marty’s son’s service in the military and his personal connection to it.
• What military men and women, and their willingness to volunteer, mean to Marty.
• What people can expect to see from Shenandoah at Concert in the Country. 
• Aaron Watson’s dad’s service in the military and his personal connection to it. 
• His favorite song and his gratitude for being able to sing anything.
• Aaron’s personal appreciation for service men and women, as well as veterans.
• The challenges that artists faced during the pandemic.
• The profound inspiration behind the song, ‘July In Cheyenne’.
• Aaron’s faith in Jesus and what it means to him. 
• The inspiration behind his TikTok videos.
• Hear his Beavis and Butt-Head impersonation!
• What it’s like sleeping on a rack on a tour bus.

Tweetables:

“We can get up there for 90 minutes and we can sing and fulfill an obligation that we’ve got, but that’s not what we’re about. We’re literally about entertaining people and going the extra mile, making sure that everybody enjoys what they came for.” — Marty Raybon [0:09:38]

“Anybody that’s doing anything and not doing it with their whole heart, it comes to the point where it’s not worth it. When you give it all you’ve got, the people that you touch and the lives that you touch, that’s when the impact is really made.” — Marty Raybon [0:10:25]

“I don’t think that politicians are the backbone of this country. I think it’s our service men and women, our veterans. They’re the backbone.” — Aaron Watson [0:16:52]

“[The troops] are dodging bullets for minimum wage out there and they need to know that the people back home are thankful.” — Aaron Watson [0:28:02]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Aaron Watson 

Shenandoah 

Concert in the Country 

July In Cheyenne' 

Aaron Watson on TikTok 

Beavis and Butt-Head

Boots For Troops

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Sailor Jimmy on Facebook

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Sailor Jimmy on TikTok 

Today we are joined by legendary Houston sports journalist, John McClain. Having retired from the Houston Chronicle, John is now an NFL columnist for Gallery Sports and radio host on SportsRadio610.com. In this episode, John shares his take on Texas’ current NFL news, as well as his predictions for the upcoming season. He expertly analyzes Pep Hamilton’s performance and offers his thoughts on the future of Davis Mills as the Texans franchise quarterback. John has also, impressively, been on the selection committee for the NFL Hall of Fame for many years, and today, he generously lifts the veil and reflects on the selection process. Tune in to hear all about John’s journalism history and his informed opinion on the current state of affairs in the Texan sports world! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Legendary Texan sports journalist, John McClain answers our rapid-fire questions.
• How John was convinced to write for Gallery Sports post-retirement from the Houston Chronicle.
• Info on Gallery Sports and its upcoming Gallery Sports subsidiary, Gallery Gaming.
• John’s take on Texas’ current NFL news.
• Expectations and predictions for the upcoming season.
• John’s criticism of the Houston Texans’ first two games.
• Analyzing Pep Hamilton’s performance.
• John’s thoughts on the future of Davis Mills as the Texans’ franchise quarterback.
• Insight into the chances of Andre Johnson being selected into the Hall of Fame.
• The bylaws and selection process of the NFL Hall of Fame.
• John’s journalism history.
• His most memorable moment in Houston’s sports history.
• The Astros’ sustained excellence versus the Nationals’ collapse.
• John’s marriage advice.

Tweetables:

“[The Houston Texans] better get it going in Chicago because if they lose to the Bears, then that’s going to be an embarrassing start to the Texans.” — @McClain_on_NFL [0:10:03]

“One thing I’ve learned in 47 years is you can’t judge anything this early in a player’s career.” — @McClain_on_NFL [0:17:13]

“I hope [Andre Johnson] is one of the two that make the Hall of Fame. I firmly believe he will, it’s just a matter of when.” — @McClain_on_NFL [0:19:48]

“The bylaws for the pro football Hall of Fame are this: we do not consider anything a player does off the field.” — @McClain_on_NFL [0:20:28]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

John McClain

John McClain on Twitter

Gallery Sports

SportsRadio610.com

Boots For Troops

Concert in the Country Fundraiser

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Welcome to another episode of the Sailor Jimmy Podcast! Today, we are joined by Dallas Wilson - you may know her as ‘Beth’ from Tik Tok. Dallas wears the interviewer’s hat today as she asks Jimmy some of the “tough” questions. Tuning in, you’ll hear about what Jimmy thinks peoples’ misconception is about the military, why he wouldn’t change anything about it, what prevents people from joining, and how it makes you grow up quickly.

We also discuss Jimmy’s family and childhood, what his likes and dislikes are, how he would spend his last 24 hours on earth, advice he would give his younger self, and what is going on in his life now. You will hear all about Jimmy’s bucket list, hopes for the future, and some beautiful nuggets of wisdom from a man who has experienced real hardship. So, if you want to be inspired and have a good laugh, press play now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing today’s guest/interviewer, Dallas Wilson A.K.A. Tik Tok star Beth Walters. 
• Beth asks Jimmy some rapid-fire questions. 
• The one thing Jimmy would change about the military and why: it’s just another job. 
• Why the fear of dying in the military prevents people from joining.
• Why Jimmy wouldn’t add anything to the military. 
• Jimmy’s second worst childhood memory and his best childhood memory. 
• What Jimmy is most proud of his mom and dad for doing. 
• Jimmy tells us a little bit about his siblings. 
• Something Jimmy dislikes doing. 
• What jimmy would do if he only had 24 hours to live. 
• How we change and improve through our lives. 
• Advice Jimmy would give to his younger self. 
• The currency Jimmy would want to be the face of. 
• The value of education and why Jimmy’s bachelor’s degree is the hardest thing he’s accomplished.
• The importance of exposing children to real life and street smarts. 
• Jimmy’s favorite thing to talk about. 
• Why Jimmy wears a bow tie.
• The importance of challenging yourself in life and taking steps to make your dreams come true. 
• Why the military makes you grow up and why America has the best military. 
• What Jimmy has going on in his life right now. 
• The importance of helping other people and sharing positivity.
• What is on Jimmy’s bucket list. 
• Where Jimmy sees himself in five years. 
• The importance of doing what you love and working hard. 
• Remembering Jimmy’s difficult experiences in life. 

Tweetables:

“I would change the perception of [the military] from the outside.” — Jimmy Rogers [0:04:32]

“‘Believe in yourself’ is a big key to success that a lot of people struggle with.” — Jimmy Rogers [0:16:50]

“You’ve got to have life experiences. You’ve got to have things happen to you and your family. You’ve got to go through these things, learn how to handle them and they’ll make you a stronger and better person.” — Jimmy Rogers [0:22:52]

“You only have one life to live. – The biggest mistake that young people make is thinking they have time.” — Jimmy Rogers [0:26:59]

“There’s no better feeling than helping somebody in a positive way.” — Jimmy Rogers [0:34:53]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Beth Walters on TikTok

Boots For Troops

Scafom North America

Rooftops Solutions

Jimmy Rogers on LinkedIn

Welcome to the Sailor Jimmy Podcast for a brand new season and episode! Today's guest is Douglas Vaughan, the Co-Founder and President of TX RACS, a refrigeration and A/C company with a reputation for getting the job done with 100% customer satisfaction.

Also joining today are Caitlyn Warren and Dallas Wilson. Before the interview with Douglas, we catch up with each other and have some fun. For those not familiar with the podcast, this is not always a serious show, and our main goal is to have a good time.

We catch up with each other, question ‘Beth’ about a video she made that went viral, Jimmy shares what he enjoys most about the show, and much more before we get into some serious questions for Douglas. Then, we talk about how TX Racs first started, how Douglas came up with the name, some tips to be a better leader, and what his goal in business is. We also have a general discussion about character traits that make a good leader, the importance of communication, the difference between the risk-takers and those who avoid it, how people function under pressure, and much more. Although we get carried away with this episode, we have a lot of fun while learning about business, and our special guest, Douglas Vaughan!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introduction to today’s guests and what we will be talking about.
• We find out about ‘Beth’s’ TikTok video that went viral.
• An introduction to a new segment that we have for guests: fun questions.
• Caitlyn shares a funny travel experience she had in France.
• Jimmy shares what he enjoys most about the podcast and his team.
• The moment that changed Dallas’s life while working with Boots For Troops.
• We learn how Jimmy and today’s guests met and became friends.
• What character trait that everyone on the podcast share: enjoying making people successful.
• The importance of forming personal relationships with people that you work with.
• A special thank you for the support Douglas has provided to the show.
• Douglas tells us how he came up with the name of the company.
• The story about how Douglas started the company.
• What it takes to be successful in business and the associated risks.
• Ways in which the people who avoid risk are also valuable in a team.
• Essential tips for listeners to remain successful in business. 
• The importance of communication working within a team.
• Differences between people who thrive under pressure and those that don’t.
• Why it is important to be proud of and love yourself to be successful.
• A discussion about why appreciating and respecting others is also important.
• How leadership also needs appreciation from their employees. 
• The thing that sets TX Racs apart from other companies in the space.
• Outline of some of the challenges of finding sponsors.
• Douglas shares a funny story about an event he attended.
• A discussion about the recent news regarding Deshaun Watson.

Tweetables:

“This is just another American male trying to take the advantage.” — Caitlyn Warren [0:03:24]

“We two people connect, they connect. There is nothing you can do about it.” — Douglas Vaughan [0:28:48]

“One thing I can promise you, anybody that is successful in business did not get lucky. They worked hard.” — @JIMMYW_ROGERS [0:35:33]

“Every human being wants to feel appreciated and if they tell you they don’t, they are lying to your face.” — @JIMMYW_ROGERS [0:44:50]

“I don’t want to be better than anybody else, I just want to help the next guy.” — Douglas Vaughan [0:51:16]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

TX RACS

Boots For Troops

Scafom North America

Rooftops Solutions

Racks for the Road

Valor Entertainment on Facebook

Deshaun Watson

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Sailor Jimmy

Sailor Jimmy on LinkedIn

Sailor Jimmy on Twitter

Sailor Jimmy on Facebook

Sailor Jimmy on Instagram

Welcome to a new episode of the Sailor Jimmy Podcast! This is a very special episode as Jimmy Rogers, along with his wife Lindsey Rogers, are joined by their dream guest, Taya Kyle.

Taya is an author, politician, and military veterans family activist that has been an inspiration to thousands of people with a family member or spouse in the army. In a heartfelt discussion, Taya opens up about her journey with God and the path she has followed to get to where she is in her faith today.

She explains the circumstances around the death of her husband and inspires us to find God, even in our darkest moments. We hear inspiring personal stories and are lucky enough to experience the power of Taya’s unwavering faith. She shares advice on how she manages to balance her life, the morals and beliefs she passes on to her children, and the ways to find strength in your faith when it feels impossible.

We are also lucky enough to be given a brief look into her new book, American Wife: Love, War, Faith, and Renewal, and understand why it can be seen as a vessel for advice and support. We hope you join us and can take away some inspiration and guidance! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Discussing why Jimmy and Lindsey are having Taya on the podcast. 
• Starting off with rapid-fire questions to get to know Taya.
• How Taya’s warrior spirit and faith carried her through loss and dark times in her life. 
• The moments and resources that helped strength Taya’s faith and connection with God. 
• The signs that led Jimmy to join the army.
• A comparison of Taya’s faith before and after the death of her husband.
• The ways Taya grew her connection to God.
• How to turn the issues and cruelties in society towards the light. 
• The need to stop idolizing and accepting the darkness in the world and start embracing the light in humanity. 
• Making a conscious effort to create a connection with the people around you. 
• How Taya talked about making choices, communicating, and making decisions with her children. 
• Discussing a fan question: how to overcome the distrust in God after the death of her husband.
• Discussing the death of her husband, his murder trial, and the background of his murderer.
• Exploring what it means to trust God and kill people with kindness.
• How to stay motivated in the nonprofit world and to want to help people, despite negative energy. 
• The power of staying mission-focused.
• Discussing the gala that Taya will be speaking at. 
• Personal advice from Taya on the management of balance in her life: the importance of having a power hour.

Tweetables:

“Never has a generation more connected, and at the same time, never has a generation been more lonely.” —@tayakyle [0:18:26]

“What we pay attention to grows.” —@tayakyle [0:19:44]

“In my opinion, I think that there is a darkness that is going to attack the light.” —@tayakyle [0:25:46]

“If I can't trust people then I have to trust God.” —@tayakyle [0:26:05]

“We are not supposed to compare ourselves to other people. We have to know that every action we take has a ripple effect and the Holy Spirit and God are taking care of the rest.” —@tayakyle [0:32:38]

“For every life that you change, it impacts a million.” —@tayakyle [0:34:16]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Taya Kyle

Taya Kyle on Twitter

Taya Kyle on Instagram

Taya Kyle on Facebook

American Wife

American Spirit

Warrior Collections

Heaven is for Real

The Bible Project

Peak Performance

Boots For Troops

Scafom North America

Rooftops Solutions

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Sailor Jimmy Instagram

This week on the Sailor Jimmy Podcast , Caitlyn Warren joins us once more to interview the inspiring country music artist, Cody Hibbard. In this episode, we hear all about Cody’s journey from working in the oil field to becoming a professional musician. For those wondering how Cody made it so far in such a short space of time, he breaks down the three pillars of success in the music industry: releasing good music, playing shows, and (most importantly) being real!

We touch on the baffling nature of internet trolls and the default negativity that people are prone to, and Cody shares the philosophy behind his impressive ability to remain unfazed by the opinions of others.

Tune in to hear more about Cody’s journey, the value he puts on work ethic, and so much more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Rapid-fire questions for our guest, Texan country musician Cody Hibbard.
• The value of a good work ethic.
• The ‘game’ Cody and his band play on stage with their opening bands.
• The role of TikTok in the music industry.
• The diversity of musical styles in Texas.
• The baffling nature of internet trolls.
• Cody’s ability to remain unfazed by the opinions of others.
• How quick people are to jump to conclusions.
• Cody’s inspiring story of working in the oil field to becoming a professional musician.
• Cody’s songwriting process.
• Why Cody doesn’t simply release music for the sake of it.
• The three pillars of success in music: putting out music that people will enjoy, playing shows, and being real.
• Which baseball team Cody supports.
• The challenges of being the leader of a business or a band.
• Cody’s favorite whisky.

Tweetables:

“In Texas music, there are so many different styles.” — Cody Hibbard [0:13:36] 

“If I gave an honest shit about [what people think], I wouldn’t be an Asian guy trying to play country music.” — Cody Hibbard [0:16:49]

“I wanted to do this with a game plan, and the game plan is commonsense.” — Cody Hibbard [0:33:46]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Cody Hibbard

“Human” by Cody Johnson 

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Sailor Jimmy Podcast on YouTube

Boots For Troops

For this episode of the Sailor Jimmy Podcast, Jimmy and Caitlyn sit down with old friend Chris Weldon, to talk about some memories of high school basketball, the state of the world right now, recent news, and much more.

Chris was a great basketball player and we have a particular focus on the sport during the conversation, from favorite players to predictions for finals this year. Apart from sport, we also get into some deeper territory, speaking about relationships, the dating landscape, and why so much of our lives are conducted on a surface level these days. Chris and Caitlyn weigh in with some personal experiences from friendships and romance, and we try to get to the bottom of what male-female friendships actually mean!

You can expect to hear some thoughts about Truth Social, Elon Musk's Twitter takeover, and why being honest with new partners is almost always the way to go. So to join in on this friendly and sprawling chat, make sure to tune in.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Today's round of rapid-fire questions with Chris and Caitlyn; sport, food, and more! 
• Chris and Jimmy's early years down the road from each other. 
• Teenage fashion, name brands, and how our perceptions about value have evolved. 
• High school basketball highlights, and the differences between male and female events. 
• Thoughts on Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, and Truth Social. 
• How the dating playing field has changed and become more difficult to navigate.  
• The truth behind co-ed friendships! 
• The kind of friendship that Jimmy and Caitlyn have at this point. 
• Jealousy and sex; finding a way to move past the surface issues. 
• Traditional gender roles and questions about what is wrong with how things were.
• Why honesty from the onset can help build a stronger relationship in the long run. 
• The effects of social media and surface-level interaction.
• Closing thoughts on the upcoming NBS finals! 
• Top five NBA player selections from today's panel. 

Tweetables:

“When we had recess and the girls would be playing house or four square or hopscotch, I was out there playing dodgeball or football or whatever it was that the guys were playing.” — Caitlyn Warren [0:37:06]

“Everybody is somebody to somebody.” — Jimmy Rogers [0:39:49]

“I think that is what social media has created. We look at people and we almost lust after what they have.” — Caitlyn Warren [0:48:37]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Scafom North America

Juwanna Man

Elon Musk

Truth Social

Steve Harvey

Johnny Depp

Amber Heard

Jimmy Rogers on LinkedIn

Boots for Troops

Welcome to the very first episode of season three of the Sailor Jimmy Podcast! We have an extra special show for you today. Joining us to talk about our beloved city is Gretchen Fagan, the Mayor of Tomball.

In our conversation, we find out how Gretchen’s love for Tomball unexpectedly led her to find her purpose and her passion, and she fills us in on the behind-the-scenes role she plays in maintaining the hometown feeling of the city. With the rapidly changing demographic of Tomball, Gretchen predicts major growth in the next few years, while nurturing the mom-and-pop businesses and sentiment.

Tune in to find out what Mayor Fagan considers to be her greatest accomplishments as the Mayor of Tomball and hear the details of upcoming events to look forward to! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• What inspired Gretchen Flagan to run for mayor of Tomball and how long she’s been in office.
• Gretchen answers our rapid-fire questions.
• The history of Tomball.
• Gretchen’s greatest accomplishments as the mayor of Tomball.
• What initially brought her family to Tomball.
• The role Gretchen plays as mayor in maintaining the hometown feeling of Tomball.
• The changing demographic of Tomball and the growth predicted in the next five years.
• Gretchen’s plans beyond being mayor.
• Where Gretchen grew up and what she did before becoming mayor.
• Her thoughts on the new high school in Tomball.
• Gretchen recalls presenting President George Bush with a key to the city.
• Why people should vote for Gretchen Flagan!
• Information about the crawfish events in Tomball.
• The sip-and-strolls in Old Town.

Tweetables:

“It’s been very intentional that we concentrated on the old town.” — Gretchen Fagan [0:07:52]

“It’s a feeling you can’t really describe. It’s the people.” — Gretchen Fagan [0:11:46]

“That’s what makes a good leader: Pick people who are smarter than you.” — Gretchen Fagan [0:14:42]

“Tomball is today what it is because we have planned and we have prepared for the growth and the future but, at the same time, being very thoughtful about how we keep the mom and pops.” — Gretchen Fagan [0:33:16]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Gretchen Fagan

Scafom North America

Jimmy Rogers on LinkedIn

We love inviting inspiring guests onto the show, and today is no exception! Joining us to talk about his extraordinary journey to success is none other than six-time World Wrestling Champion, Booker T! Apart from his world titles, Booker T is an 11-time WCW Tag Team Champion and winner of the 2006 King of the Ring Tournament. In this episode, he shares his history and his astounding journey of how he came to be the Booker T, despite all odds. We learn about the great work he’s doing for the youth in his wrestling school and the profound lessons he learned in prison. Tune in to hear how Booker T’s innate confidence in himself and his ability paired with diligence and discipline made him one of the greatest wrestlers of all time!  

Key Points From This Episode:

• Insight into Booker T’s inspiring documentary.
• Booker T answers rapid-fire questions about other professional wrestlers.
• Booker T’s wife, Sharmell’s induction into the hall of fame.
• Why Booker T claims golf to be the trickiest game he's ever played.
• How Booker T and Kenneth Kirchhofer met.
• The work Booker T is doing at his wrestling school, Reality of Wrestling (ROW).
• What Booker T learned from Paul Boesch.
• What motivates him to help the youth and how ROW’s wrestling course is structured.
• How Booker T initially got into wrestling.
• Why he didn’t pursue a career in bodybuilding.
• The character-building process in WWE.
• The mindset required to be a professional wrestler.
• What Booker T’s book, From Prison to Promise, is about.
• The lessons he learned in prison.
• How he landed his first acting job.
• Booker T’s ultimate goal in the wrestling ring and his peak accomplishment.
• His innate confidence in his ability.
• The message we can extract from Booker T’s story.

Tweetables:

“I love what I do and working with young people is a passion. It seems like my time is limited but I still feel like the work needs to be done.” — @BookerT5x [0:13:54]

“I just knew that working out in the gym was going to take me somewhere. I knew my body was going to take me somewhere.” — @BookerT5x [0:18:39]

“As crazy as it sounds, I learned so much in prison. That time in prison, I learned so much about myself and most of it was that I felt like I could do anything.” — @BookerT5x [0:34:23]

“Nobody ever asked me what I wanted to be in life, but I knew, once I found professional wrestling, I could do this and I could do this very well.” — @BookerT5x [0:41:34]

“In life, the only person you can really count on in certain situations is yourself.” — @BookerT5x [0:49:17]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Booker T

Booker T on Twitter

Booker T on Instagram

Biography: Booker T

Reality of Wrestling

From Prison to Promise

Kenneth Kirchhofer on LinkedIn

Jimmy Rogers on LinkedIn

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