Billy Ferguson returns for a fast-moving public safety and leadership conversation that hits real-world governance, workplace accountability, and what small-town organizations get wrong when the stakes get high.

Jeff opens with a quick update on former Fire Chief Erik Holt’s situation, then the conversation rolls into what happens when elected bodies, HR realities, and policy gaps collide. Billy breaks down why many organizations stay reactive, why policies get created after disaster, and why “lessons learned” only matter if leaders actually act on them. The episode also covers OSHA training basics, emergency action plans, continuity planning, and the hidden costs when a public employee gets pulled into legal trouble.

Topics covered

• Small locality leadership and why terminations get messy fast

• Why policies often show up after someone gets hurt

• OSHA updates, HazWOPER basics, and what many businesses miss

• Emergency Action Plans and continuity planning that actually works

• Public sector accountability and the “county attorney is not your attorney” reality

• Self-worth, leadership growth, and getting unstuck from the past

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Former Fire Chief Erik Holt shares a firsthand account of uncovering alleged election misconduct, reporting what he found through proper channels, and facing retaliation after refusing to destroy surveillance evidence.

This episode digs into the real cost of integrity in public service. Holt walks through the events that followed, the legal battle over First Amendment protections, and why this fight matters for whistleblowers, due process, and accountability.

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John Wildsmith returns for a real catch-up that hits hard and helps.

We talk about what the holidays looked like during meth addiction, the shame of showing up and leaving early, and the moment that flipped everything. John shares the relapse that crushed him, the daddy-daughter dance that became a turning point, and why recovery means putting as much time as possible between you and your last relapse.

Then we shift into the rebuild.
Divorce paperwork. A marriage restored. A family healed. And a new season of purpose.

We also go deep on what leaders and high performers struggle with quietly: slowing down, staying present, and learning to sit still long enough to hear what matters. Jeff connects it to his Endodyne “power within” framework and why discipline beats hype every time.

You’ll hear:

• What addiction does to holidays, family, and identity

• Why shame keeps people running and how to interrupt it

• How John and Megan rebuilt after divorce

• Fitness, business, and the mindset shift from field work to “pen to paper” goals

• Why routine, quiet time, and consistency win

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Jay Setchell is a Marine, entrepreneur, father, and corporate problem solver who has built companies, filed patents, and led teams through high-pressure work.

He has also died three times.

A car crash. Another wreck. A broken neck and drowning.

He lives mostly paralyzed today. And he still leads from the front.

In this episode, Jay and I talk about what changes inside you when you have been that close to the edge, then wake up with breath still in your lungs. We talk business, leadership, resilience, and the kind of perspective most people never earn.

We also get into the mission he is building right now: immersive training tech that helps military, law enforcement, and firefighters train for real chaos using remote, non pyrotechnic effects and realistic scenarios designed to save lives.

Jay’s message is blunt and needed: focus on what you can do, not what you cannot. And stop waiting for motivation to show up.

• What “Never Quit Trying” actually means when life hurts every day

• How pain can sharpen resolve instead of breaking you

• Why time speeds up, and why that should light a fire under you

• Leadership without excuses

• “If it is to be, it is up to me”

• Why it is always too soon to quit

Book: The Strength Within You: It’s Always Too Soon to Quit (Amazon)
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Caleb Matthews walked away from an 11 year corporate career to follow something deeper. Today he’s a motivational speaker, dream interpreter, and spiritual strategist who helps people cut through noise and reconnect with the clarity already inside them.

In this episode, Caleb breaks down how to interpret the signs, dreams, and nudges that show up in your daily life. He explains what “DNA of Design” really means, why clarity is the catalyst for transformation, and how he stepped into a life of purpose as a digital nomad.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, misaligned, or held back by fear, this conversation will shake something loose. Caleb shows how to live awake, pay attention to the signals around you, and move with purpose and confidence.

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Billy Ferguson is back on the show and we pick up right where we left off. This time we go deep into his run for office, what he learned, and how the political world sharpened his views on leadership, service, and community. Billy breaks down the highs, lows, surprises, and the gut punches that come with putting your name on a ballot.

We talk about showing up for people, knocking on doors, earning trust, handling pressure, and what it means to lead when every move gets judged. Billy also shares how the experience shaped his next chapter with First Safety Solutions, expert testimony work, and the bigger mission he’s stepping into now.

If you want real, raw lessons from a man who’s lived leadership at every level, this episode is your playbook. Tune in and take what you need.

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In this episode of The Jeff Robertson Show, Jeff catches up with actors Abe Lopez and John Wildsmith to talk about what it really takes to build momentum in the film industry and in life. From landing roles and handling rejection to creating real chemistry on set, the trio dives deep into discipline, connection, and the power of positive pressure.

You’ll hear how Abe and John met, what actor-to-actor support looks like behind the scenes, and why high performers thrive when they stay uncomfortable and surround themselves with people who push them higher.

Listen for:
• How consistency and humility open doors in acting
• Turning setbacks into drive and creative fuel
• Why your circle defines your ceiling
• Finding balance between hustle and purpose

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After twenty years in law enforcement, Sergeant Rodney Carpentier is writing a new chapter—literally. In this episode of The Jeff Robertson Show, Jeff sits down with the veteran officer turned author to talk about discipline, loss, and creativity, and how one midnight idea became his debut novel Our Lady of the Overlook.

Rodney shares how decades of service shaped his storytelling, what really goes on behind the badge, and how he’s building a second career that keeps purpose at the center.

Listen in for:
• How real-life police work fuels believable fiction
• The moment grief became creative drive
• Lessons from 20 years of public service
• Why it’s never too late to start your next chapter

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In this episode of The Jeff Robertson Show, Jeff sits down with John Wildsmith for a powerful catch-up conversation. From addiction and redemption to acting and purpose, John opens up about what life looks like after rebuilding from the ground up.

They talk about healing, growth, faith, and the real work of staying grounded while chasing new dreams. If you’ve ever hit rock bottom or are working to reinvent yourself, this episode will remind you that there is always a way forward.

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What happens when faith meets discipline?

In this powerful conversation, Jeff Robertson sits down with Sean McManus, founder of McManus Strength and Nutrition, to talk about fatherhood, leadership, and the calling to help Christian men reclaim strength and purpose.

Sean shares how leaving the comfort of a corporate job led him into deeper faith, better fitness, and a mission to help other men break free from passivity. From balancing family and business to redefining identity and self-worth, this episode dives deep into what it really means to lead yourself first.

Tune in for practical wisdom, faith-based mindset shifts, and a message every man needs to hear.

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