Win At Home First

How long do you spend with God? 10 minutes? 30 minutes? An hour?? In reality, we should be spending 24 hours with God! He is always behind what we do, what we say, how we move throughout our day. Today's guest Chris Simpson talks about how he stays in constant contact with God while being a family and business leader.

In this episode, you'll discover…

Key trait to win at home and at work? (:58)

What is a "Divine Baseline" (2:19)

Spirituality and being in the Secret Service. (7:02)

It all comes down to identity. (13:56)

Chris's Bio:

Before being selected to lead CBMC International, Chris dedicated 28 years to a distinguished career in the public sector.

As a Commanding Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, he led some of the world's toughest personnel, honing his leadership skills in demanding environments. In 1999, he transitioned to the United States Secret Service, where he was responsible for protecting seven American presidents and leading elite teams in complex, high-stakes international missions. He was selected as the Diplomatic Attaché to the nation of Colombia from 2003 – 2008.

Chris's educational background is grounded in both leadership and theology. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Operational Leadership and History from Tulane University and a Master's degree in Christian Ministry from Liberty Theological Seminary. Chris and his wife, Ana, live in Boca Raton, Florida, and have three children. He can be reached at [email protected].

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Doubt is a big piece of faith. It can be hard to understand why God calls us to do the things he does. But when we put our own wants and understanding of our needs after the calling God is presenting to us, big things can happen. This is why today's guest Brian Floriani says humility is given, not earned.

You can listen to today's episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast

In this episode, you'll discover…

Key trait to win at home and at work? (1:00)

"Humility isn't given, it's earned." (2:00)

How loss changed how he lives and leads. (8:00)

How God told Brian what he needed to do. (14:45)

Brian's Bio:

Founded by Brian Floriani, Bernie's Book Bank was inspired by his father, Dr. Bernard P. Floriani, who, never without a book, read his way to a better life. His sudden death in 2005 moved Brian to start Bernie's Book Bank out of his garage in 2009. It was here where we began sourcing and redistributing books to local children, seeing each child as a "little Bernie."

Brian served as Executive Director of Bernie's Book Bank until 2018 when he transitioned into the role of Chief Advancement Officer. In his current role, he builds Bernie's Book Bank by cultivating strategic relationships with partners across all industries.

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Having a family is such a blessing. Having a family that stays in contact is even more of a blessing.

Today, I sit down with Lance Welch, and we talk about how intentional he and his wife were on setting relationships with his boys.

In this episode, you'll discover…

"I hope my wealth doesn't screw up my kids." (3:35)

Family Vision. (8:20)

What would Lance do differently in parenting? (15:30)

Lance's Bio:

Lance is a Certified Business Development Coach with the John Maxwell organization as well as a Certified Behavioral Consultant for DISC Personality Profiles.

Lance was a Sales and Leadership Director and oversaw over 3,000 reps in 14 states for a Fortune 100 company prior to stepping out on his own in late 2018.

His book, The Legacy Navigator - creating intentional multi-generational impact will be released in early Q1 of 2024. Lance has been described as "The words guy"; a Thought Leader; a Legacy Coach.

Lance and his wife Allison have been married for over 37 years. They raised three strong-willed sons to be successful adults and have two grandchildren, a 6-year old granddaughter and a 2-year old grandson.

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What would happen if the world went completely remote? Tim Carroll talks about how important it is to be in a community. There are pro's and con's to each side, however, today we dive into the data that shows how important it is for people ot have a community to work alongside face to face.

You can listen to today's episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast

In this episode, you'll discover…

Why Tim wrote his book. (3:00)

More is caught, then taught. (6:00)

What can make the workplace inspiring? (13:30)

Tim's Bio:

Tim Carroll, a C-suite executive with decades of leadership experience, has spent his career building teams that thrive. Armed with a Master's in Communication and Organizational Leadership and an MBA, Tim helped grow multiple companies' revenue by reimagining how people work together. His secret? Understanding that leadership isn't about control or perks—it's about creating space for others to do their best work, together.

Through compelling stories, research-backed insights, and hard-won lessons from his own painful failures as a leader, Tim reveals why the case for in-person work goes far deeper than productivity metrics. This isn't another corporate mandate dressed up in business jargon. It's a passionate, human argument for why we were made to thrive in community.

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How can your work bring you closer to God?

Jimmy Coleman talks about his journey to believing in God, and finding out his purpose. He was able to break down his definition of success, and how changing that definition for himself transformed how he works.

You can listen to today's episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast

In this episode, you'll discover…

Key trait to win at home and at work? (1:52)

Becoming bolder in his faith. (10:00)

How to heighten your worship (17:08)

How does Jimmy time block? (21:30)

Jimmy's Bio:

X Cathedra exists to equip Christians who are serious about their faith and serious about growth with unfair advantages. We specialize in GTM and lead generation strategies.

X Cathedra

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How can you give back?

And how does it feel when God is pushing you towards giving?

Today, Joe Daly and Cory Carlson talk about their experiences with giving, and how God not only gave back, but gave back in surplus.

In this episode, you'll discover…

Key trait to win at home and at work? (:40)

How does Joe stay present? (1:25)

I learned to not work from a place of striving (7:20)

Cory's experience of God giving back (15:50)

Joe's experience of God giving back (20:15)

Joe's Bio:

If we haven't had the chance to personally meet, my name is Joe, the founder and craftsman at Daly Goods. I have an eye for detail and am obsessed with quality, beautiful, practical items. I love making things that people use every day to simplify their life. When I'm not crafting with leather I'm probably spending time with my family, drinking coffee, reading a book, making pizza with an Ooni, or talking to someone about eternal things.

Daly Goods

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Imagine your child, almost 2 years old, contracts bacterial meningitis, and it changes your life forever.

Today's guest, Jacob Robinson, took a life-changing moment and turned it into his mission to help.

This story will pull at your heart while feeding back into your faith and proving how when God puts something onto your heart, he follows through.

You can listen to today's episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast

In this episode, you'll discover…

How did Digworld come to be? (2:45)

How to manage hustle culture (9:50)

Remembering this is about you, and Jesus (15:00)

How to not quit after "no" (16:00)

Jacob's Bio:

Our son, Pierce, was born in May of 2015 as a happy and healthy little boy with a deep love for construction equipment, garbage trucks, dump trucks, and all things outdoors.

On February 4, 2017 Pierce contracted bacterial meningitis which left him with a significant brain injury. After two weeks in a coma and 75 days in the hospital, our life suddenly looked very different. However, we knew God had and still has a very special plan for Pierce's life. Despite the illness leaving multiple physical and cognitive disabilities, Pierce remains full of joy as evidenced by his beaming smile and infectious giggles. We are blessed to be his parents! When he is here, you can often find Pierce in the admissions booth hanging out with the team and welcoming guests to the park!

Pierce's love for construction was the main inspiration for Dig World. We wanted to build something that ALL children and adults could enjoy. We teamed up with our good friend from college, Rick Bennett, and Dig World was set in motion. Our goal at Dig World is to bring friends and families together to enjoy an experience unlike anything else, all while creating memories that last a lifetime.

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Is your "suit" clean or dirty? Imagine walking through the smoke, pulverized concrete, and all the aftermath of 9/11. Darin Kinder was there, Special Agent turned First Responder in a matter of moments. His suit was destroyed because he was on the ground in real time. What about yours?

In this episode, you'll discover…

Darin's 9/11 experience (3:04)

More on Darins Book (18:30)

Glorifying God in your service (26:55)

Is your suit dirty in your marriage? (29:10)

Key trait to win at home and at work (41:45)

Darin's Bio:

Darin Kinder is a former Special Agent of the United States Secret Service, where he spent decades protecting world leaders and navigating high-stakes environments. On September 11, 2001, he was on the ground in New York City when the World Trade Center was attacked—an experience that earned him the Secret Service Medal of Valor and forever shaped his perspective on life and leadership.

Beyond his federal service, Darin is a devoted husband, father to four sons, and the founder of Fierce Faith, an organization dedicated to helping people live with courage and purpose. He is passionate about inspiring and equipping the next generation to face challenges head-on and live with bold resolve. A sought-after speaker and podcast guest, Darin shares his insights on leadership, resilience, and what it means to live with clear purpose in an unpredictable world.

When he's not challenging audiences to live boldly, you'll find him at home investing in his wife—his partner since 1998—and their four sons.​

Darin is a graduate of James Madison University and spent 25 years as a US Secret Service Special Agent. He loves the mountains, baseball, and any adventure that calls for courage and grit.

More about Darin

https://www.fierce-faith.com/

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Vulnerability. Some say its weak. But why? Vulnerability, when done in a real way, is something today's guest Sean Conlon talks about as the way he wins at home and at work. Its listening to God's voice, listening when he calls us out. And then listening to him and trusting him to lead you through.

In this episode, you'll discover…

Key trait to win at home and at work (1:20)

Listening to God (4:35)

What systems can we use to be vulnerable? (7:50)

How God uniquely speaks to us (25:44)

Sean's Bio:

I'm just a guy trying to faithfully follow Jesus while building meaningful companies. For a long time…

I believed there had to be a tradeoff between deep faith and meaningful ambition. Either you were serious about God…Or serious about business.

Over time, I've learned that isn't true. I don't think discipline, consistency and excellence are in conflict with faith…I actually think they're evidence of it.

One of the ways that belief has been formed in me is through a simple daily commitment that the Lord called me to do back in 2019. For over six years now...I've done a 5K every single day without missing one. And it's become a daily reminder that discipline compounds, obedience is built in the ordinary and consistency shapes who we become.

I spend my time building and acquiring businesses through 25|29 Ventures...where we focus on developing leaders and stewarding the resources God has entrusted to us. And my primary focus is creating environments where people grow stronger physically, mentally and spiritually.

Which leads me to a faith and fitness movement that we are building called PaidFor…

We help people train daily, live intentionally, and show up with clarity and conviction in every area of life. What started as a personal pursuit of discipline has turned into a growing community centered on consistency, community, and purpose.

Along the way, I share openly about leadership, discipline, entrepreneurship, faith, and the lessons learned in the process. Not from a place of having it all figured out...but from the middle of the work in the trenches.

https://www.youtube.com/@sean.conlon

https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanpconlon/

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Crying is not masculine.

Of course, this statement is false.

In fact, many are beginning to believe it to be quite the opposite.

Today I sat down with Mitch Harris, and we talked about the true meaning behind masculinity and how we can make a point to spot the toxic side, alongside the true meaning of the word.

In this episode, you'll discover…

Key trait to win at home and at work (1:26)

Why do we need his book? (12:44)

Mastering Masculinity (16:05)

How we reverse toxic masculinity (24:29)

Mitch's Bio:

Coach Mitch is an Award-Winning author of two important works: Analyzing the Black Box: Bullying & Depression amongst African American Youth and Mastering Masculinity: A guided resource for navigating manhood.

He further shares his insights as a co-host of Cincinnati's insightful "The Black MEN-tality" segment on Senovia Byndon's IHU-I HEAR YOU! radio show. With an unwavering heart for service and a commitment aligned with his faith, Coach Mitch remains steadfast in sharing his skills, knowledge, time, and resources to uplift and empower all of whom he comes into contact.

Mastering Masculinity, the book.

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