This week, Jesse sits down with the musician and artist, Robb Kavjian to discuss the ups and downs of being a touring musician. 

Our guest, Robb Kavjian is a musician for the bands 1476 and Monastery. You can find out more about 1476 online at 1476cult.com, and you can find Robb's latest work with Monastery here.

Our host, Jesse Tee, is the founder of 46 & 2 Wealth Partners. You can find out more about 46 & 2 Wealth Partners online at 46and2wealthpartners.com. 

Topics:

1:20 - Introducing Robb

4:15 - What Robb has learned over the years

10:00 - Robb's 2nd album v. his debut album

15:20 - Our Season Draws Near

17:20 -  Robb's experience with touring

28:30 - Any standout touring stories?!

36:15 - Robb's relationship with his bandmate

40:00 - 1476's founding rules

42:35 - Moving to Salem

46:00 - The Monastery story

51:30 - Artistic expression through drawings and Celtic knots

55:00 - Drawing for 10 hours straight?!

59:20 - Looking forward to more music in 2020

This week, Jesse sits down with the Atlanta Chapter Coordinator for Merging Vets & Players (MVP), John Sterling to discuss the difficulties of transitioning from the military and professional sports back into society. 

Our guest, John Sterling is the Atlanta Chapter Coordinator for Merging Vets & Players. You can find out more about MVP online at vetsandplayers.org. 

Our host, Jesse Tee, is the founder of 46 & 2 Wealth Partners. You can find out more about 46 & 2 Wealth Partners online at 46and2wealthpartners.com. 

Topics:

0:30 - What is MVP?

4:40 - Why it's so difficult to become reintegrated into society

7:30 - The importance of mental wellness

9:25 - Common themes among vets and former athletes

12:50 - MMA training at MVP

15:12 - Emotional Intelligence & a typical day at MVP Atlanta

18:30 - The Huddle

21:35 - MVP's relationship with traditional medicine

24:40 - MVP has a new Atlanta location!

28:40 - The business of running MVP

30:15 - Scaling to serve more people

32:50 - John's experience with anxiety

36:10 - Transitioning into the National Guard

38:50 - John's New Podcast coming soon!

41:50 - Maintaining health & wellness despite a busy schedule

42:45 - Take home message

This week, Jesse sits down with the well-traveled co-founder of Cavi Consulting, Sam Chin to discuss is experience going on an Ayahuasca journey, building his business for the present, and writing his book. 

Our guest, Sam Chin is a process scientist and the co-founder of Cavi Consulting. You can find out more about Cavi Consulting online at caviconsulting.com. 

Our host, Jesse Tee, is the founder of 46 & 2 Wealth Partners. You can find out more about 46 & 2 Wealth Partners online at 46and2wealthpartners.com. 

Topics:

0:25 - Meet Sam Chin

1:30 - "Investing your passion into something physical."

5:40 - Personal mindset shifts that led to discovery

9:00 - A plant-based medicine spiritual journey

13:50 - Detox & developing a new lens on life

16:35 - The power of being present

18:20 - A dietary cleanse

19:50 - Sam's plant-based medicine ceremonies and revelations

28:40 - Seeking out quiet in everyday life

31:00 - The difficulties of coming back from a spiritual

journey

32:55 - The impulse to leave it all behind

35:55 - Sam's book, Becoming A Conscious Business

40:20 - What's next for Sam Chin

43:15 - The plan is often too complicated to understand

46:00 - Stop premeditating and become more productive

51:00 - Best mindsets for building a business

Jesse sits down with 30-year Army veteran, entrepreneur, and writer, Tonya Oxendine! They talk about her turbulent upbringing, her time in training and on active duty, her new podcast "The Perfect Podcast for People that Ain't" coming soon, and much more! Tonya Oxendine is an amazing, powerful woman and she has an amazing story to tell!

Topics:

1:15 - Jumping out of perfectly good planes

4:55 - There's no getting away from a broken tailbone

7:30 - Tonya's childhood

13:45 - Getting into fights at school

15:55 - Tonya's first couple of years in the Army

18:00 - Sexual assault in the armed forces

19:20 - De-stigmatizing counseling

20:30 - Tonya's podcast and how telling your story can be liberating

24:15 - Tonya's experience in active duty

28:40 - Remembering Francisco Martinez

31:05 - "The Military is a well-oiled machine" and working at The Pentagon

33:30 - Leaving a Masters degree behind to start a business

36:25 - Tonya's book about fueling happiness

40:10 - Leaving the world better than you found it

41:00 - Looking ahead to 2020

42:30 - Studio "E" for Effort and Execution

45:50 - A message to take home

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Jesse is joined by the founder of JWellsCFO, Jeremy Wells. They talk about about how and why he started his business, why personal finance is so important, and some of his favorite podcasts and finance resources! Whether you have an employee or an entrepreneur, go talk to a financial planner!

You can find more information about Jeremy and his company at www.jwellscfo.com.

Show Notes:

0:42 - Jeremy helps everyone kick ass!

2:12 - Leveling up your business

5:17 - Piercing the corporate veil

9:48 - The E-Myth

10:16 - Why Jeremy went from studying poli sci to accounting

16:00 - Don't underestimate or undervalue mentorship!

21:00 - Andrew Carroll's podcast, Orthogonal

23:00 - Find a fiduciary

24:05 - Imposter syndrome and client red flags

28:00 - Jesse's 3 questions to ask about potential clients

35:15 - Find specialists and save your business money!

37:50 - Jeremy's biggest business growing pains

43:20 - It's time to rethink "sales"

44:30 - Jeremy's podcast, JWellsCFO Show

51:00 - Jeremy's favorite podcasts

56:00 - How fitness ties into family & business life

1:02:30 - Jeremy's advice: talk to a financial advisor!

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Jesse is joined by the one and only Michael J. Coles, co-founder of Great American Cookies and former CEO of Caribou Coffee. Michael talks about the surprise overnight success that grew out of a humble, mall-based cookie business, how he became the CEO of one of the country's biggest coffee companies, and his incredible journey setting a transcontinental cycling record!

Michael's book, Time to Get Tough, covers his amazing story and the lessons he's learned along the way. Visit MColesBook.com for more information and to buy your copy today!

Topics:

1:42 - Michael's story and his new book

3:34 - A book many, many years in the making

5:36 - Book feedback and changing lives

8:28 - Michael's commitment to veterans

9:33 - The Great American Cookies Story

13:14 - Michael's career in the manufacturing industry

20:52 - A disastrous first day in Perimeter Mall

25:55 - An unexpected trip to the hospital

30:00 - Mindset shifting from "disabled" to "enabled" and Michael's record-setting bike rides

36:04 - How Michael became the CEO of Caribou Coffee

42:20 - Preparing to pitch Caribou

44:50 - Transforming Caribou from good to great

51:12 - How to build good company culture

53:29 - A lesson from Time to Get Tough

1:00:22 - How a small victory mindset can carry you through the finish line

1:03:21 - What's next for Michael J. Coles?

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This week, Jesse sits down with veterans, former police officers, and entrepreneurs, Zack and Heather Knight. They dive into how their time in the Police Department served as a launchpad for their company, how they navigated running a business during Zack's deployment to Afghanistan, and even their unique and amazing Las Vegas engagement story!

Zack and Heather Knight are the founders and team behind Knight Protection Services and their non-profit company, Surviving To Thriving.

Show Notes:

0:45 - Zack & Heather's background

1:48 - What is Knight Protection Services?

3:35 - How the police department served as a launchpad for Knight Protection Services

8:06 - Zack's military deployment

10:56 - how Zack & Heather handled communication during deployment

15:24 - Zack's operation with special forces in Afghanistan

23:38 - Military spouses are MASSIVELY underrated

27:47 - Zack & Heather's trip to Las Vegas + their engagement story

35:10 - Have you ever heard of a drive-thru wedding?!

38:07 - What's coming in 2020

41:25 - How Zack & Heather's Non-Profit helps women who've fallen victim to domestic violence

48:59 - Non-Profit next steps

52:00 - Zack & Heather's Podcast

57:21 - A message to take home

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Robert Hall joins Jesse Tee for the his third appearance on The Jesse Tee Show to talk about his trip to the 2019 USA Weightlifting Pan American Masters in Orlando, Florida. They talk about Olympic-style weightlifting, seizing opportunities in life, parenting, and more!

Rob Hall is an Olympic weightlifting athlete, USAW Level 2 Coach, and the founder of Atlanta Performance.

Show Notes:

0:45 - Rob at the 2019 Pan Am Masters in Orlando

5:35 - Masters Weightlifting demographics

7:02 - Prepping for Pan Ams in Orlando

10:00 - How an Olympic weightlifting meet works

13:10 - Olympic weightlifting is for ALL AGES!

14:29 - Rob's injury recovery journey

17:45 - Balancing ego with vulnerability

18:50 - Rob's expansion into physical therapy

21:30 - Fighting Parkinson's with mindset

23:55 - Gut Health is so important!

26:15 - Frailty feeds mortality

29:32 - Mental toughness through small challenges

31:00 - Outliers

37:16 - Carefully choosing role models

40:45 - Learning how to be a better parent

42:28 - Rob drinks Liquid Death?!

44:55 - Howard Stern's new book

49:40 - What the future holds for Rob Hall & Atlanta Performance?

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Dr. Joe was never told that he could give up on something he'd set out to do. If he was going to spend time doing something, he was going to do it to the absolute best of his ability. That mentality is what's propelled Dr. Joe to become the incredibly knowledgeable and well-respected health professional he is today. 

Show Notes:

0:35 - The Story of Dr. Joe

8:34 - Delivering Pizza to Keep the Dream Going

9:23 - Mindset as a Young Students

12:20 - Dr. Joe’s Humble First Year of Practice

14:40 - How Speaking Helped Dr. Joe’s Business Taking Shape after Year Two

24:00 - Nutrition: Food is Medicine

32:05 - Digging into Dr. Joe’s Diet

34:00 - Reversing Disease with Nutrition

37:20 - Sugars: Natural vs Processed

40:50 - You’re Probably Not Getting Enough Vitamin D

44:32 - The Benefits of Using the Right Supplements

48:50 - Healthy Choices are Coming Back in Style

54:50 - The Importance of Gut Health

1:00:40 - Intermittent Fasting Allows Your Body to Rest

1:04:35 - Dr. Joe’s Mission

Visit Dr. Joe’s website, drjoe.com, to find out more about him, his supplements, or to book an appointment!

You can also follow Dr. Joe on Facebook and Instagram!

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Missy was affected by depression, poor habits and she wasn't keeping up with her health. Then she took a kickboxing class at a local gym in Atlanta and was instantly hooked! Missy decided to change her lifestyle and quit smoking, and she lost forty pounds!

She'd found a passion for fitness and wanted to create a safe community for people to embark on their fitness journey. After serving hundreds of clients, making an impact in the community and scaling her business to multiple locations, Missy is on fire!

You can find Vesta online at vestaatl.com!

Topics:

1:22 - How Vesta came to be

3:00 - Struggling through school

7:16 - The transition to a healthier lifestyle

11:00 - How missy ditcher her smoking habit for good!

12:55 - From bartender to business owner

19:45 - Funding a business with family, friends, and passion

22:36 - Closing out 2019 and future collaborations

24:35 - Missy’s day-to-day

27:23 - Overcoming the hurdles of business ownership

This episode was recorded and produced for Jesse Todisco with assistance from Carl Houde.