The Success Blueprint with The Grider and Peterson Team

We sit down with Jake Jacobson, a member of our own team with a life story that defines resilience. From growing up in a family of seven in Layton, Utah, to his time in the Army as a combat engineer and his 35-year career in the produce industry, Jake has seen it all.

In this candid conversation, Jake shares his "third chapter" — transitioning from the high-stakes world of international produce buying to a rewarding career in real estate. He opens up about his battle with Stage 4 colon cancer, the "power of positive thinking" that helped him through the darkest days of chemo, and how his faith and family became his ultimate blueprint for happiness.

Jake also offers invaluable leadership lessons from his decades of managing people, emphasizing the importance of listening to everyone on the team and showing up with a positive attitude every single day. Whether you're facing a health challenge, looking for career inspiration, or wanting to improve your leadership skills, Jake's story is a powerful reminder that "life doesn't stop for you" and that your attitude is your greatest asset.

Tune in to hear Jake's incredible journey and learn how to build your own blueprint for resilience and success!

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction & Early Life

4:27 The Army Experience

9:10 The Produce Career

14:13 Leadership Lessons

21:27 The Third Chapter

24:10 The Battle with Cancer

32:52 Faith, Family & Legacy

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Jason and Morgan take a moment to reflect on their journey, the profound lessons learned, and the unexpected joys of hosting the podcast. They share candid insights into how interviewing amazing people from diverse fields has broadened their perspectives on life, relationships, and business.

Discover why this podcast, initially a source of anxiety, has become a monthly highlight for them. Jason and Morgan discuss the fulfillment they gain from learning from their guests, who are often smarter than them, and how these conversations have shaped their understanding of success. This episode is a heartfelt look behind the scenes, revealing the personal growth and unexpected wisdom gained from every conversation.

Tune in to hear Jason and Morgan's personal takeaways and why they believe learning from others is the ultimate blueprint for success!

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0:00 Welcome Back to The Success Blueprint

0:15 Learning from Amazing Guests

0:37 Diverse Perspectives on Life, Relationships, and Business

1:02 The Unexpected Joy of Podcasting

1:26 Blown Away and Fulfilled by Every Episode

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What really separates the people who make it from those who don't? In this candid Part 1 episode of The Success Blueprint, hosts Jason Grider and Morgan Peterson sit down together — no guest, just real talk — and dig into the core traits they've observed across every successful person they've ever interviewed or worked alongside.

From the debate over whether successful people are born or made, to the compounding power of daily non-negotiables, to why "only dead fish go with the flow" — this episode is a masterclass in what it actually takes to build something real in real estate, business, or any area of life. Jason shares the story of getting humbled at a turkey trot 5K, Morgan unpacks the "drunk monkey" voice that holds most people back, and together they make the case for why consistency is the only word that should be on every billboard in Idaho Falls.

0:00 Intro

1:26 Finding Your Why

5:07 Direction Over Motivation

6:41 Consistency

9:32 The Turkey Trot Story

14:07 Discipline Before Consistency

18:51 The 'Good, Better, Best' Test

24:22 Weekly Reviews & Self-Awareness

29:34 Controlling Your Controllables

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What separates truly great leaders from those who just go through the motions? In Part 2 of this conversation, hosts Jason Grider and Morgan Peterson are joined again by Coach Armando — head football coach at Rigby High School — picking up right where they left off and diving deep into the principles that drive elite performance in athletics, business, and life.

They cover the quiet discipline behind great morning routines, why boredom and stillness are underrated superpowers, and how "paralysis by analysis" is secretly killing your productivity. Morgan Peterson shares his philosophy on keeping practice fun while demanding excellence, why face-to-face communication always beats email, and what Edwin Friedman's concept of the "non-anxious leader" has to do with winning football games — and closing real estate deals.

Whether you're a coach, business owner, parent, or athlete, this episode will challenge you to stop performing success and start building it. 

Topics Covered:

• Morning & evening routines that protect your mental clarity

• The power of stillness, stalking, and delayed gratification

• Education vs. execution — why most people stay stuck

• The comparison trap and social media anxiety

• Building a culture where players dare to fail

• Self-regulation and the emotionally intelligent leader

• Family dynamics and the emotional triangle

• Face-to-face vs. email communication in conflict

• How to become a legend — not just a highlight reel

• Book recommendation: A Failure of Nerve by Edwin Friedman

0:00 Intro — From Morning Routines to Manufacturing Hard

2:00 The Lost Art of Stillness: Hunting, Stalking & Being Bored

4:43 Too Much Education, Not Enough Execution

9:07 Culture & Consumerism: Why Materialism is Stealing Our Values

13:16 Comparison is the Thief of All Joy — Coaching Against the Culture

19:43 How Do You Keep It Fun? The Secret to a Program Players Love

25:44 The Non-Anxious Leader: Self-Regulation & Emotional Intelligence

36:56 Daring Greatly: Creating Environments Where Failure is Welcome

42:35 Become a Better Storyteller — Book Rec: A Failure of Nerve

45:08 Be a Legend, Not an Uncle Rico — Final Thoughts on Legacy

#IdahoFallsBusiness #EasternIdahoRealEstate #IdahoFootball #GrowIdaho #RexburgCommunity

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Join Jason and Morgan from the Grider and Peterson Real Estate team in Idaho Falls on The Success Blueprint podcast as they welcome back Coach Armando Gonzalez. In this insightful episode, Coach Armando shares his personal journey with early morning routines, the profound impact of silence and solitude in a distracted world, and the critical role of intentionality and discipline in achieving success. Discover how to cultivate authentic and virtuous leadership, understand the importance of time-tested principles, and build resilience to navigate life's inevitable challenges. This discussion offers invaluable lessons for real estate professionals and anyone striving for personal and professional growth in Idaho Falls and beyond.

Chapters

00:00 - The Power of Early Mornings: Coach Armando's Routine

04:12 - Finding Silence & Solitude in a Distracted World

10:00 - Intentionality and Discipline: Mastering Your Day

15:00 - Authentic Leadership: Modeling Behavior & Non-Anxious Presence

20:00 - Virtuous Leadership: Self-Control, Fortitude & Humility

25:00 - Life's Hard Lessons: Building Resilience & Character

30:00 - Overcoming Challenges & The Pursuit of True Freedom

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In this episode of The Success Blueprint, we sit down with Brandi Newton—former longtime leader at the Idaho Falls Arts Council and now part of the team at Bank of Commerce. Brandi shares how gratitude, trust, and transparency shaped her leadership, what it’s like to transition from nonprofit life to banking, and why great organizations win by helping people feel seen, valued, and taken care of. We also talk about community growth, culture-building, accountability without micromanaging, and the underrated power of a well-timed prank.

Connect with Brandi Newton

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-newton-3a299378

Idaho Falls Art Council: https://www.idahofallsarts.org/

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome Brandi! 

03:40 – Stepping into leadership

08:10 – Gratitude makes a culture shift

12:35 – Making art accessible, serving the whole community

19:30 – The leap to Bank of Commerce: identity, integrity, and a new kind of mission

34:05 – Brandi’s Leadership style

49:40 – Culture and accountability: letting people be themselves, trust, and keeping work joyful

#SuccessBlueprint #Leadership #CommunityImpact #Gratitude #IdahoFalls

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In this episode of The Success Blueprint, we sit down with Brayden and Kane, players for the Idaho Falls Spud Kings, to talk about what makes hockey in Idaho Falls so special. They share what it’s like playing in front of the loudest fans in junior hockey, how they’re handling injuries and rehab, and what they’ve learned from Coach Anthony “Bone” about competitiveness, honesty, and doing the work every day. Plus, they dive into team chemistry, film study, playoff mindset, and their goals to play college hockey and beyond.

Learn more about the Spud Kings: https://ifspudkings.com/

Chapters

0:00 Meet Players

1:13 Idaho Falls Fans

1:56 Injury Comebacks

3:06 Next Level Goals

4:15 Coach Bone

6:36 Daily Process

7:30 Team Brotherhood

#SpudKings #IdahoFallsHockey #JuniorHockey #HockeyMindset #SuccessBlueprint

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Join us on The Success Blueprint Podcast for Episode 30 as we sit down with Paul Henderson, Executive Vice President of the Idaho Spud Kings and an 18-year veteran of the Idaho Falls Chuckers. From his humble beginnings as a college intern at Melaleuca Field to helping launch and grow one of the most passionate junior hockey fanbases in Southeast Idaho, Paul's story is a masterclass in community-driven sports management.

In this conversation, Paul pulls back the curtain on what makes the Spud Kings a sell-out success in a non-traditional hockey market — from leveraging existing baseball relationships and corporate sponsorships to tapping into the energy of a passionate local community. He also shares the real challenges of running two sports organizations simultaneously, the grind of managing overlapping seasons, and why finding the right people through the intern pipeline has been the secret to building a winning front-office culture.

Paul reflects on the Spud Kings' remarkable journey from a 0-16 start in their inaugural season to becoming champions, and what that championship means for the city of Idaho Falls. He also highlights how the new arena is transforming the entertainment landscape in Southeast Idaho — bringing world-class concerts and events to a community that once had to drive to Salt Lake City or Boise for a big show.

Whether you are a sports fan, an aspiring sports business professional, or someone who loves a great community success story, this episode is packed with genuine insight and inspiration.

0:00 Introduction — Meet Paul Henderson

0:31 Paul's 18-Year Journey with the Idaho Falls Chuckers

1:22 Role as Executive VP of the Idaho Spud Kings

1:56 Why the Spud Kings Took Off in a Non-Hockey Market

3:35 Fighting in Hockey — The Rules Explained

4:38 The Real Secret Behind the Spud Kings' Success

6:26 Building a Winning Staff Through the Intern Pipeline

9:04 The Biggest Day-to-Day Challenges in Sports Management

9:58 The Most Rewarding Moments Working in Community Sports

11:57 Managing the Transition Between Hockey and Baseball Seasons

12:42 From 0-16 to Champions — The Spud Kings' Journey

14:56 How to Get Tickets & What's Coming Up for the Spud Kings

15:53 How the New Arena is Changing Entertainment in Idaho Falls

17:07 Closing Thoughts & Farewell

SuccessBlueprintPodcast #SuccessBlueprint #PaulHenderson #IdahoSpudKings #SpudKings #IdahoFallsChuckers #Chuckers #IdahoFalls #SoutheastIdaho #IdahoSports #LocalSports #CommunitySports

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Idaho Spud Kings Head Coach Anthony Bohn joins The Success Blueprint to break down what really drives winning: alignment, standards, structure, and daily accountability. We talk about building the right staff, avoiding complacency after success, what separates good players from great ones, and how young athletes should think about multi-sport development, fundamentals, and long-term growth. If you’re a coach, parent, business owner, or competitor, this episode is 

packed with transferable lessons.

Chapters

0:00 – Meet Spud Kings Head Coach Anthony Bohn

1:13 – Coaching journey: Florida roots, hockey background, and stops across the country

2:02 – Alignment & culture: keeping the main thing the main thing

3:17 – Building the Spud Kings: right people in the right seats (staff + roles)

5:07 – Biggest challenge: complacency, accountability, and “don’t be reckless with it”

10:02 – Good vs great: consistency, self-motivation, and the long path to opportunity

29:41 – Youth development: multi-sport vs burnout, fundamentals first, training later

#IdahoSpudKings #HockeyCoach #Leadership #TeamCulture #IdahoFalls #hockey

Today on Success Blueprint, Morgan Peterson and Jason Grider sit down with mentor and coach Dustin Runyons—team leader, developer, and real estate coach—to unpack the leadership habits that actually move the needle. From a rough start (1.6 GPA) to building teams and developments, Dustin explains why simplicity is leverage, curiosity beats judgment, and love is the highest form of accountability. We dig into recruiting that works, standards you can defend, and the mindset that trades excuses for obsession.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome Dustin

04:10 – From 1.6 GPA to growth junkie: the moment personal development clicked

09:05 – Love as accountability: curiosity beats judgment, truth without ego

16:20 – Standards & simplicity: 20 connects, PIPs, and protecting team culture

23:45 – Recruiting math that scales: 10 calls/day pipeline, not pipe dreams

30:35 – Obsession over disengagement: making the world bend to your goals

38:50 – Advice to 20-year-old self: skills, savings, zero distractions (wrap)

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