Simply Make It Count

Episode 50: Madison R. Carter, Author of Stop Making Me Cry, A Journey through Emotional Pain

All Grace ever wanted was the normal things in life:  A happy marriage, a big house, and a loving family.  She never imagined her life would turn out so differently. The submissive Christian life she was asked to live left...

Episode 49: Conversation with Crystal - saving a life through kidney donation

My friend Crystal is one who does extraordinary things often. Though I'm used to this behavior from her I was more in awe than usual when I learned she donated one of her kidneys to a complete stranger. Well, the...

Episode 48: Staycationing!

I'm staying at a local Airbnb home tonight. Yes, you read that right - local! Although it's just one of my days off of work, it feels like a mini vacation. I brought a few small projects to tackle and...

Episode 47: Mark LaMaster, author of Friday Night Lights for Fathers and Daughters

Mark LaMaster is back!  He was the first guest - and was featured in the first episode of the Simply Make It Count podcast sharing about his first book, Friday Night Lights for Fathers and Sons.  When I heard he'd...

Episode 46: 2018 Spring Update

Seems like I'm always saying this:  "Long time, no podcast!"  Well, this time, it really has been a long time - at least since I seemed to be on track with getting a more regular podcast schedule going and then...

Episode 45: Tanisha Williams - 90 Days of Encouragement, The Pretenders and Living Single :)

I really enjoyed this conversation with my friend Tanisha Williams. I invited her to the show because of her recent vlogging project, "90 Days of Encouragement" but as it turns out we talked about much more than that! I hope...

Episode 44: Failure is an Option

Well, I failed my December challenge by day 4! That might just be a record of some sort. After a coaching call with my business coach I got discouraged and stopped creating the very things I feel strongly led to...

Episode 43: Too Much of a Good Thing

It's possible to have too much of a good thing. In today's episode I talk about a solution to that "problem".

Eplisode 42: Getting Back Into a Good Habit

I went to church today - which is something I haven't done for a few months now. And before then, my church attendance has been quite sporadic. Although I've gone to church all of my life, I've gotten out of...

Episode 41: Ever Feel Like Giving Up?

Have you ever started a big project and as you got closer to completing it, you felt like giving up? Well, I certainly have! Actually, I'm feeling like giving up on a project right now. But I know I don't...

Episode 40: The Secret Sauce to Accomplishing All of Your Goals!

Did you set any goals at the start of the year that you still haven't accomplished? It's "only" December 1st so it's not too late to get back on track. But today I talk about the best way to go...

Episode 39: Long Time, No Podcast!

It's been a month - hopefully you haven't given up on the show yet. In this episode I share why it's been so long since my last one and that I'm thinking I should try and do another daily podcast...

Episode 38: What Do You Value and How Much Are You Willing To Invest In It?

My October has been a challenging month when it comes to travel and car issues! As I reflect on the decision I made yesterday to spend more on repairs than the car is worth, it got me thinking about what...

Episode 37: Chance Encounter with Richard Rhett, Entrepreneur who Landed a Deal on Shark Tank with Richard Branson!

Wow! I knew God had a good reason for keeping me from getting home today by way of car troubles but I had no idea it would be for this! I just figured maybe I would have gotten in an...

Episode 36: Penny Haynes, Christian Women With Depression

Penny Haynes will always hold a special place in my heart. When I was at the lowest point in my life, Penny was writing blogs on her website and posts in her private Facebook group for Christian women who deal...

Episode 35: Kathi McCarty - How Graves Disease Changed Her Life in a Positive Way

I just met Kathi this weekend at Sam Crowley's live event in Atlanta and wow! She is a remarkable woman! When some issues with her eyes revealed that she had Graves Disease, she looked into holistic healing methods and ended...

Episode 34: Transformed, Exhausted and Proverbs 3:24

Another short one today - but keeping the habit going! My October challenge is almost done. I'm planning to continue with a regular schedule though so I hope you keep listening. Some great interviews are in the queue! :)

Episode 33: Jennifer Martinez, Instagram sensation @jmarfit

In this episode, I share my conversation with "Jmar". (Listen for her explanation of her name!) Jmar is an inspirational and energetic fitness expert, yet she makes it fun. I don't know about you but -- fitness and fun don't...

Episode 32: Is It Too Late To Live the Life You Want?

It's your choice.

Episode 31: Thoughts On Today's Car Trouble

A soft spoken episode tonight as I'm still at my dad's house and people are trying to sleep! I had a little issue with my car today and I was more concerned than usual because I'm 500 miles away from...

Episode 30: On The Way To Dad's

This one's another short one. I just talk a little about my continued travel which includes a visit to my dad's house. Our relationship hasn't always been the best. But I decided that since neither of us are getting any...

Episode 28: Bamidele Adenipekun Part 1

Bamidele and I got to chat for a short few minutes before she had to board a plane and head home after a full and amazing weekend at the Igniting Souls Conference. I'm so glad we had the chance to...

Episode 29: Kathy Binner, Your Passive Income Coach

I needed a place to stay for one night, spur of the moment, and who had an available room for me? Why, Kathy Binner, of course! Not only does Kathy own a B&B;, but she has some other business prowess...

Episode 27: Jim Henry, Author Part 1

I met Jim Henry at dinner tonight. I learned he is the author of a book called "After Diagnosis: LIFE" so I asked if he wanted to help me out on today's episode since time was getting short and I...

Episode 26: Shawshank Mastermind Reunion with Estelle Gibson, Laura Harris and Martyn Wood

Back in 2015 I took part in a mastermind based on the book Day Job to Dream Job by Kary Oberbrunner. Now, two years later at the Igniting Souls Conference, a few of my fellow masterminders and I sat down...

Episode 25: Bad Service? What Would You Do?

How should you respond when you receive bad customer service? Listen for a good answer!

Episodes 23 & 24

Explanation for two episodes in one included in recording so I'm not going to tell you here. I've got a friend to go enjoy my day with! 

Episode 22: Motivation, Habits & Great Interviews in the Queue!

Thoughts for the day include a quote about motivation and habits, an explanation of why recent episodes have been super short, a huge thank you for listening and a promise of better things to come!

Episode 21: Set a goal you didn't accomplish?

Don't beat yourself up over unmet goals. It's okay. If it's something you really want to do, just set a new goal and try again! Simple as that. :)

Episode 20: Take a Nap!

If I didn't need to get a little more rest before work, I'd have added more to this episode today where we begin think a little bit about the importance of sleep and the danger of getting into sleep deficit....

Episode 19: Set a Crazy Goal

Another short one. I'm really liking these. They feel a lot more doable under my current circumstances. I'll share more about them later this month. :)  In the meantime, Simply Make It Count.

Episode 18: Work Now, Play Later!

I have, by default, proven that "work expands to the time you give it". I planned to have a project done a week and a half ago but then realized it wasn't "due" until next week -- so, naturally, I...

Episode 17: Simply Put - What Do You Want?

Shortest episode yet!

Episode 16: Overcome Roadblocks to Your Dreams

Episode 15: Conquer Your Fears!

Here's a short story I wrote a few years back. Goes to show that if I, a nonfiction writer, can write fiction, then you can do pretty much anything you set your mind to as well!

Episode 14: Thoughts on the letter G

Episode 13: My Story, Part Two

I tried something new for my podcast today. Actually I tried a few new things. One of them being walking and talking. It's kind of therapeutic - if you are walking alone and talking --- and recording. In episode 2...

Episode 10: Brandon Handley

On today's show I talk with Brandon Handley of Fatherhood For the Rest of Us fame. He shares some intimate details about his past and why it's so important to him to be the best father he can be. We...

Episode 12: 7 of the Stupidest Things I've Done and the Lessons We Can All Learn From Them

Just a little humor for the day! And yes, these are all true...

Episode 11: The More You Create, the Faster You Get Better!

I'm not giving up!  It's only day 4 and I'm exhausted but - I'm not giving up!

Episode 9: Ozzy Eyre

Today I had a chat with Ozzy Eyre, an ordinary guy who has been doing very extraordinary things these days. Ozzy learned the hard way how to create videos - from scratch, with minimal funds, knowledge and technical vocabulary. It...

Episode 8: 7 Take-aways From Yesterday's Show

Since it's my October podcast-a-day challenge and it's super late in my day (yawn), the show notes for this one will be short.  I can't think of anything else to add that you won't hear if you listen. :)

Episode 7: You can't change the past but...

This is not the topic I planned in advance for day one of my October Podcast-episode-a-day challenge. Sometimes you just have to go with how you're feeling in the moment. My intent for the challenge was - still is -...

Episode 5: Done Is the New Perfect!

So, last episode I "promised" I'd get more episodes up in September. I thought about it several times this month but now have waited until the last day to produce one. As you'll hear, I decided not to do a...

Episode 4: Eric Eaton, Part 2

Long time, no podcast.  Apologies!  There's nothing like a little struggle in life to keep you from doing what you want to do. Ironically, the episode I wrestled with most is the one geared toward helping with that! Episodes 3...

Episode 3: Eric Eaton, Part 1

Eric Eaton is the co-founder of Knights of Heroes Foundation in Colorado. Knights of Heroes empowers children who have lost their fathers during military service by providing positive adult mentorship, character development, and lasting friendships forged during an annual wilderness...

Episode 2: My Story

Not good at making a long story short, this episode runs about an hour and twenty minutes. In this episode I tell about my encounter with a homeless man in 2014 and how that experience made an impact on my...

Episode 1.5: The Power of our Words

"Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me," is a phrase kids in my day grew up hearing. But any time we were ever called an undesirable name it did hurt. The words we say...

Episode 1: Mark LaMaster

Mark LaMaster is the author of Friday Night Lights for Fathers and Sons and the founder of Playoff Parenting, LLC. He is also the Chief Dad Developer at Playoff Parenting University, an online coaching program that helps dads transform their...