We all need some "5 a.m. Pals".

It does not necessarily have to be 5 a.m. but who are the people that just make you better by being around them?

To reach out to us you can find us at:Circle of the Panda - Circle of the Panda

This episode is a conversation with Barrett Counterman. 

Barrett is a motivational speaker, and his message is very inspirational.  He was elected as Governor of Boys State by his classmates.

Barrett faces some unique challenges, and his perspective on life will encourage everyone that hears his message to view the world around us differently.

Listen in and enjoy.

We all have this voice inside of us that is ready to get out. Great things can happen when we find it.

In this episode, JD discusses the experience that helped him find his voice.

Be sure to speak up when you find your own!

Special thanks to Turp at Jesse Browns in Charlotte, NC, and Evan and the team at Phillips Academy.

If JD or the team at Circle of the Panda can be of any assistance, you can find us at Circle of the Panda - Circle of the Panda.

Many of us are not comfortable asking others for favors.

Why?

The article read in this episode explains how you ask and why it is important. 

Jason Feifer is the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and just released a new book "Build for Tomorrow". 

You can find out more about Jason's work by checking out his newsletter at:

http://jasonfeifer.com/newsletter

Billy Graham once said, "I believe one of the next great moves of God is going to be through the believers in the workplace."

How would that look?

For more on the projects we are working on or how you can get involved with us ,check out at Circle of the Panda - Circle of the Panda

This is a blog reading of "7 Low-Touch Business Ideas with a Great ROI" by Anne Davis.

The post can be found at:

7 Low-Touch Business Ideas With a Great ROI » Small Business Bonfire

Jennifer Butler is a very accomplished athlete who just retired after being a pilot for 44 years. 

What is the next chapter for Jenny?

In this episode, we discuss her drive to succeed and her desire to help others as she enters the next phase of life.

You can reach Jennifer Butler via cell: 704-258-4080.

This episode is a discussion with Fred Robinson, the Founder of Body Helix, and Tom Parker, the CEO.

Body Helix is a Veteran owned, and its products are made in the US.

Fred and Tom discuss:
- How they put the consumer first
- Their core values
- How they started
- What makes Body Helix unique

For more information, you can find them at: https://bodyhelix.com/

Bill never imagined owning a business club, but that is where his journey took him. He has since sold the business and is now writing a book.

In this episode, we discuss how he ended up owning the club, the culture he helped to create and how he dealt with the challenges of owning a business.

Bill can be reached: Bill Schillings – Creating an environment for success without going batsh*t crazy