What's Next with Eric Wood

Dr. Ephraim Atwal, a renowned ophthalmologist, joins Eric Wood on the show today. The guys discuss Eric's LASIK surgery with Dr. Atwal in 2016 and how it changed his life.

Also in the show, Dr. Atwal shares his journey in becoming an ophthalmologist and taking over his father's practice. They also talk about the challenges of growing a business and the importance of prioritizing patient care.

Dr. Atwal discusses his work in cosmetic eye care and his efforts to set new standards in the field. They also touch on their shared love for the Buffalo Bills and their involvement in charity work.

Check out Atwal Eye Care on social media:

www.facebook.com/atwaleye

www.instagram.com/atwaleyecare

Dr. Atwal IG: drephraimatwal 

Other topics include:

Dr. Atwal's Journey and Taking Over the Business

(05:44-08:41)

Challenges in Growing the Business

(08:41-12:56)

Setting the Market in Cosmetic Eye Care

(12:56-14:02)

Growing Up a Bills Fan

(14:02-16:54)

Philanthropy and Giving Back

(16:54-23:30)

Favorite Place to Travel

(23:30-27:00)

Owning a Farm

(27:00-33:54)

Solar Eclipse Event at Highmark Stadium

(33:54-36:00)

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

Nick Carrier is a fitness trainer and entrepreneur who helps busy professionals feel like their best selves. Nick is the host of "The Best You" Podcast, where his mission is to make living a healthy lifestyle simple for you.

Today on the show, Eric and Nick discuss nutrition, strength training, the importance of sleep, when you should eat breakfast, the benefits of Omega 3s and much more.

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Former Professional Hockey player, now Mindset Coach, Gavin McHale joins the show today.

Gavin drops his knowledge on changing the perception of failure, the "Middle Class Mindset", the important details when it comes to goal setting and much more.

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Justin Whitmel Earley is a writer, speaker and lawyer from Richmond, VA.

He is the author of multiple award-winning books, including: "The Common Rule" & "Habits of the Household."

Justin frequently speaks at businesses and legal events on habits, technology and mental health; and at churches and conferences on spiritual formation and parenting. 

Check out Justin's work at justinwhitmelearley.com and follow him on Twitter.

Daniel Cameron is the 51st Attorney General of Kentucky, he's currently running for Governor and is a former teammate of Eric's at the University of Louisville.

Daniel joins the show to relive some of his playing days and also discuss his Elizabethtown upbringing, how he got into politics, and how he's been serving the Commonwealth.

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Christian Gaddis is a former NFL Center that played four years in the league, including with the Buffalo Bills in 2007. Today, Christian is an NFL Uniform Enforcer and the Director of Forge Buffalo at 43North.

43North is a Buffalo based startup accelerator with the goal of economic development. Since 2014, 43North companies have created more than 1,000 jobs in Western New York.

Today on the show, Eric and Christian talk some ball, discuss the most common uniform violations in the NFL and unveil details about the investment company that's changing lives. Other topics include:

(1:30-4:00) - Journey to the NFL. What makes Buffalo special

(4:00-10:40) - Duties of a uniform inspector. Most common rule violations on Sundays

(10:40-17:00) - How Christian started with 43North. What exactly they do and how they impact the lives of people in NY

(17:00-23:00) - Secure your tickets to "Buffalo's Biggest Night". Some of Christians biggest success stories

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

Learn more about 43 North: https://www.43north.org/

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Vanessa Rissetto is a registered dietitian and Co-Founder of Culina Health. She was named by Essence magazine as one of the top 5 black nutritionists that will change the way you think about food.

Today on the show, Eric and Vanessa discuss the importance of personalized nutrition plans, seasonal foods for the fall and the truth about America's health problems. Topics include:

(9:00-13:30) - Personalized nutrition plans

(13:30-17:30) - Is America getting healthier?

(17:30-23:30) - Vanessa's opinion on diet trends

(23:30-26:00) - Benefits of fasting

(26:00-28:30) - Noticeable patterns of the average diet. Seasonal foods for the fall

(28:30-33:00) - Nutrition advice for kids

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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We welcome back Craig Siegel to the show! Craig is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, mindset coach, breakthrough manufacture and now author with his new book: The Reinvention Formula

In the book, Craig walks you through the process of fundamentally redefining your identity and how you choose to show up in the world.

Today on the show, Eric and Craig dive into some of the inspiration behind the book, the definition of reinvention, tools to find your purpose and much more. Other topics include:

(1:30-3:20) - How do you define reinvention?

(3:20-9:20) - Inspiration behind The Reinvention Formula

(9:20-14:00) - Tools to find your purpose. How to create clarity

(14:00-22:50) - Importance of community. Steps in reinvention

(22:50-27:40) - Advice on being well rounded

(27:40-32:00) - Grind season. Craig's faith journey

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Follow Craig on Instagram @craigsiegel_cls

Dan Oliver is back! The Founder and Owner of Dan-O's seasoning is a Louisville based entrepreneur and changing the world one meal at a time.

Dan-O's Seasoning is one of the fastest growing companies in America. With over 6.5 million followers across social media platforms and retail offerings in over 18,000 stores, people can’t get enough of that Yum Yum Get Ya Sum!

Since their last podcast, Eric has become an investor in Dan-O's. The boys get together to discuss several topics, including:

- How much the brand has grown

- Dan-O's plan of attack on social media

- The process of creating a new recipe

- Expanding the team

-Advice to other business leaders

And much more. Follow Dan on Social media @danosseasoning and vest their website https://danosseasoning.com/

Jeff Brohm is the Head Coach of the University of Louisville football team, a former NFL quarterback and the only man to give Eric Wood a scholarship out of high school.

The Louisville native was a standout at Trinity High School, played for the Cardinals from 1989-93 and came back to coach Louisville as an assistant after his professional career.

Now, after 9 seasons as a Head Coach in CFB, Jeff signed to become the head man at Louisville ahead of the 2023 season.

Today, on a very special Episode #200, the guys do a deep dive into Brohm's love for the city of Louisville, some favorite stories from his playing days with Eric and his thoughts on the new landscape of college football. Other topics include:

(1:05-4:00) - Jeff's first impression of E-Wood. Memories of coaching/recruiting

(4:00-6:35) - Jeff's decision to play football professionally. Importance of multi sport athletes

(6:35-13:05) - When Jeff knew he wanted to coach. Learning from others

(13:05-16:55) - Jeff's inspiration for his creative game plans

(16:55-20:20) - NIL/Transfer portal, new look college football

(20:20-25:55) - UL football memories, pregame speeches

(25:55-30:30) - XFL clip behind the scenes story

Tackle What's Next is out today! Order a copy of Eric's new book here: https://ericwoodmedia.com/book/

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