Best Brian Seitz Podcasts (2025)

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What Education Actually Matters for Police Officers and Leaders w/ Capt. Bill Fraass (ret.) 49:44

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Standards. Hiring requirements. Headlines popping up with education requirements being proposed - a college degree - whereas other departments are dropping such items. In this episode, I am joined by Bill Fraass, who helps break down the pros and cons of educational requirements, but what we may be missing. We discuss what police agencies and the p…

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252: The Need to Know for Police Report Writing, for Trainers, Bosses, Court and Beyond 23:28

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Great trainers will recognize that every significant action police take, or don't take, gets reviewed and evaluated in the eyes of the court. We do a lot, risk a lot, and have to write a lot of our experience, insight, evidence, and perceptions... to make sure our arrests get prosecutable, and/or our actions don't get us sued.. or worse. Back in th…

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251: How Police Can Work Smarter, Using Tech to Combat Violent Crime w/ Jamie Algatt (fmr. LEO) feat. ShotSpotter 44:52

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Police have a range of challenges. They are short-staffed and many issues compete for their attention. Tools and technology can be force-multipliers, not only helping officers deploy effectively (to specific areas) for gunfire, but also vet the likelihood that the illegal discharge call that came in was not just fireworks or a car backfire. Joining…

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From Break Room to Boardroom: Turning Staff Ideas Into Restaurant Wins (Ep. 180) 27:55

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Restaurant owners and managers: want more profitable menus and a stronger culture? In this episode, the crew digs into a simple, powerful idea—moving frontline ideas from the break room to the boardroom. Anthony shares how a young dishwasher created a signature chicken-tender sauce (thanks to a happy smoked paprika mistake) that became a hit with g…

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250: Highlighting Leadership, Small & Large Police Agencies, & Community w/ Chief Cheol Kang 1:10:33

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Who gets to decide who a leader is? (Clue: it's not the leader). In this episode, I feature a conversation with a local executive police leader, who got the best compliment from another regional police leader. I asked on my socials who I needed to have on that exhibited genuine leadership.. who did it humbly for their people. (You could not self-no…

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249: Feeling a Career Slump? 5 Tips for First Responders (Development, Health, and Mindset) 23:02

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In a rut? Feel like you're going through the motions? If it's more than 3 years til your retirement, it's too early to be counting down the days! Even those with strong sense of purpose and drive can find themselves in moments or periods of lost momentum or creeping cynicism. Trust me, I've been there SEVERAL times, and so have so many leaders and …

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Big Beautiful Bill (BBB): How Restaurant CFOs and Operators Can Navigate Major Financial Changes 31:50

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In this timely episode of Restauranttopia, we sit down with Jamie, the CFO of a prominent restaurant group, to unpack the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) and explore how it directly impacts restaurant owners, CFOs, and operations leaders. As one of the most talked-about pieces of legislation in 2025, the BBB is bringing major changes to restaurant financi…

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248: Tony Blauer: What Police Need to Know about Fear, Performance, Body and Mind 1:05:08

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FDR said "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Relevant in this conversation, as Fear itself is not the enemy, it's not bad, it's just a thing. However, making sure that THING doesn't paralyze us, prevent and stall us, or get us hurt or killed is very much critical. Tony Blauer an internationally renowned expert on all things defensive t…

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247: How Cops are Our Own Worst Enemies, Why Patrol is LEGIT, and Life Changing Impacts w/ active police officers Matthew and Austin from Tone Alert podcast 1:13:27

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Positivity in Policing.. but not that toxic force-a-smile, everything is sunshine and rainbows. I loved connecting with Matthew and Austin, two active cops who blend constructive energy, playful banter, and recognition of this critical purpose we share in first responder work. We talk brass tacks of patrol work, career advice, prevailing negativity…

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246: Losing your Love in "Blue on Blue" OIS, Reasons to Live and Grow, Bev Perez 50:02

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There are hardly words for the loss of a loved one. Hardly words for the tragedy of a line of duty death of a partner - a friend. For the catastrophe and heart-break of an accidental "Blue on Blue" OIS. What about all those things combined... where an officer responds and finds her own fiancee as the gunshot victim in such an incident, and is there…

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Investing in the future of your Restaurant 30:00

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Investing isn’t just about money—it's about prioritizing your people, tools, and time to create a restaurant that thrives long-term. In this episode, we discuss how great restaurant leaders think about investment differently, with a focus on vision, leadership, and long-term growth. In this episode of Restauranttopia, we dive deep into the topic of…

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245: The Need to Know on Better Police Marriages, Communication, Relationships w/ Linda and Brian Seitz 52:27

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Relationships. Does that word make you go.. "Oh!" (endearing tone and heart eyes) or "Oh.." (cautious tone with pause) or "Ugh.." (you know...) Unfortunately, all responses are valid as relationships and marriages are complex, difficult, and often catabolic and draining. But is it relationships themselves - or not having the right guardrails, syste…

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244: From Police Sergeant to Chief - Leadership with an Open Mind and Communication w/ Michael Assad, Jr 48:31

29d ago48:31

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Good leadership concepts aren't difficult to identify, but it's hard to find them in practice due to a host of issues. Culture, egos, habits.. In this conversation, I'm proud to feature the author of multiple impactful Police 1 articles, Chief Michael Assad. Reading his thoughts and hearing his tone will resonate with leaders of all levels, as he s…

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243: Leading Police Chiefs and Sheriffs, Wellness for Leaders, and Accountability for Improvement w/ Steve Strachan, WASPC 48:28

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Wellness and Leadership are major pillars that Blue Grit is built to explore, and in this episode, they intersect in significant ways. Steve Strachan (retired top cop for King County Sheriff’s Office, Bremerton, and Kent Police) is the executive director of WASPC (Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs). He helps us explore what didn’…

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242: Organizational Betrayal, Police Abandoned: Wounded Blue w/ Randy Sutton & Jesse Watts 53:35

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Our police profession has come a long way in the realms of wellness and support, but we have a long way to go. Still, many officers are not given appropriate care, time, resources, or even a means to recover from the emotional, mental, and physical gut punches we get dealt. Some, with categorical on-duty injuries are cast out by agencies and L&I. I…

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Secret Cost Killers in your Restaurant (Ep. 177) 16:52

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In this episode, we expose the sneaky expenses silently draining your restaurant’s profits… from linen contracts and POS subscriptions to fryer oil issues and bloated utility bills. Learn real-world tactics to find and eliminate cost leaks that could be costing you thousands each year. Whether you're a seasoned operator or just getting started, thi…

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241: How to Prime Performance for Police Career and Life, w/ Mark Bouchard and Seb Lavoie 1:16:17

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All things Blue Grit talk about how to show up your best - day to day. Much of the origin of the podcast was to help applicants prep and elevate, but what about active law enforcement and first responders? The original idea for this episode was to talk about SWAT selection, but the themes developed much more high-level and adaptable for anyone who …

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240: Remembering Diego, Tips for Morale, Advice for new Police: Safety, Reputation and Academy Prep 32:08

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Recorded after the anniversary of Officer Diego Moreno's death, 7 years later, I reflect on his mentorship, the range of emotions we face in loss, and a recall and discussion of purpose and morale in police work. I explored what we can do about morale following the hardship of 2020, sharing 5 things we can do to promote positive morale in ourselves…

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239: Police Work: The Wildest Show on Earth, w/ Eric Tansey, fmr. officer and veteran 1:12:53

2M ago1:12:53

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A career in policing can bring you your highest highs (epic arrests, life-shifting moments, hilarious hijinks) and your lowest loss (tragedy, trauma, death and devastation). In this episode, I connect with veteran and former officer, Eric Tansey. Eric and I connected on social media due to his work with the Failure to Stop podcast. We talk about LI…

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238: How to get more Quality AND Quantity, in Law Enforcement and Life w/ Matt Porter and Tim Fasnacht 1:06:02

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First responder work isn't just work... it's a way of life. It is demanding, it is challenging. It goes long and pops up unexpectedly. Add in a marriage, family with kids, household duties, and now we are in a full-fledged circus. What about an additional vocation or business? Are things coming off the rails? Enter my guests, Matt Porter and Tim Fa…

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Surviving the Squeeze – Strategies for Restaurants in a Tight Economy 33:48

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Feeling the pressure of rising costs and tighter margins? In this episode of Restauranttopia, we break down actionable strategies to help independent restaurant operators survive—and thrive—during economic squeeze periods. From cost control to leadership communication, this episode delivers the blueprint to stay sharp when business gets tough. 💡 Ke…

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237: How to be more POSITIVE in Police Work! w/ Matt Fagiana & Joey (9mm Musashi) 1:14:12

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We talk about the stress, the real talk: how do we combat the bad stuff with wellness, training, and leadership mindset.. but what about the REAL GOOD stuff? Prompted from a listener question, I assembled this positivity panel with help from YOU, with the goal of solely focusing on the positive, good attitude and mentality that we can CHOOSE to fos…

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236: The power of retreat, health, & connection for couples, w/ Dr. Lisa Bullis and Dr. Jim Kemp 52:00

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Retreat. Rejuvenate. Reflect. Refresh. Reorient. Rebirth. There are many RE words that focus on positive shifts we can do as individuals and couples. Often, we get stuck in the swirl of routines, stressors, obligations - from work to kids... where we don't make much time for ourselves and each other. In this episode, I connect with profoundly insig…

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235: How Police Can Get Strong and Durable w/ SWAT Cop Anthony Shefferly & Paige Arnone (Heroic Industries & Firstgevity) 52:48

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Are you strong? No doubt, cops and first responders SHOULD be strong, but how strong? What is "strength"? Is it being able to bench 300 lbs on a good day, all wrapped up, but gassing out when you have to carry a shield and ram up a flight of stairs? In this discussion, my guests Anthony Shefferly (active SWAT cop and tactical strength coach) and Pa…

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234: Why a LOT of therapy sucks, with therapist & veteran Matt Donnelly 1:16:07

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Many first responder, military veterans and people of ACTION have a gripe about therapy... they don't feel like it moves to ACTION. Many recognize the power of reflecting, talking, sharing, but after that - what then? Veteran and therapist Matt Donnelly has an answer to this "so what, now what" that resonates with many in our community. In this con…

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Tipflation: How Digital Guilt and Hidden Fees Are Changing Hospitality 36:22

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Hosts: Dave Ross, Brian Seitz, Anthony Hamilton Tipping expectations are out of control—and your guests are noticing. In this episode of Restauranttopia, we break down the rise of tipflation, how digital guilt is changing hospitality, and what operators can do to protect their guest experience while still supporting their teams. Key Takeaways: What…

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233: 5 Reasons Applicants Fail Police Hiring / Testing, What to Do About It! 19:46

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The police testing and hiring process is long. It's tedious, arduous, even. This is all for a good reason - we put a huge amount of trust and responsibility in the hands of anyone who works in the criminal justice, policing, and law enforcement fields. The biggest impact for those interested, applying, and trying to enter the arena is to DO THE SIM…

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232: Building Efficiency for Police Investigations, Case Work, Prosecution, and Records w/ Ben Walker (Ditto Transcripts) 36:39

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Over-worked, understaffed and resourced. This isn't just sworn officers, deputies, troopers, and detectives - but our invaluable support staff. Everyone has to manage review of statements, jail calls, data and records compilation. How do we streamline getting all this audio to text for quicker review and ultimately, what the prosecution will likely…

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231: How to Lead with Confidence AND Competence w/ Chief Dave Norris, Jeff Selleg (ret. Cmdr.), Lt. Ray Polk 1:07:26

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Have you had a leader/boss/manager who had confidence, but nothing to back it.. or the converse- someone that had the experience and insight but struggled to show and step up to direct and share the vision? Confidence and competence are so crucial and we need to help develop them in all of our leaders- emerging and those who already hold the rank. …

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230: How Police can Avoid the Biggest Dangers and Issues with the LAW: Training and Action w/ Anthony Bandiero, Blue to Gold 50:16

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What gets us into the most trouble? What causes the most fear in officers? There is no doubt that safety and tactics are paramount, but how even those battles are ultimately fought in the legal arena.. Proper action and proper articulation come with proper education and proper training. Bad headlines, bad outcomes, cops getting sued and charged res…

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229: Police and Fire navigating recovery - shot on duty and spinal injury, Beyond the Dispatch, w/ Cary & Dom 56:43

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We always go home. We never quit. We finish our fights. We do our best, we train mentally and physically. We tell ourselves mind over matter... but as we also learn, the suspect gets a vote. Danger gets a vote. Fate gets a vote. And in this life, we can plan, practice, strategize to play our best hand... but we don't hold all the cards. Our bodies …

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The Hidden Costs of Dirty Fryer Oil—and How to Fix Them 49:07

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The Hidden Costs of Dirty Fryer Oil—and How to Fix Them Guest: Peter Kirwan – Founder & CEO of Halcyon Eco Hosts: Dave Ross, Brian Seitz 🔑 Key Takeaways: The Origin Story: Peter shares what led him to invent Halcyon Eco in Ireland and how he brought this revolutionary product to market. The Problem with Dirty Oil: Degraded oil increases costs, decr…

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228: How to be the BEST candidate (testing for entry, hiring, promotion, unit selection) 25:02

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Ok, I study for the test... but what ELSE do I do to prep for this dream job? This dream unit selection? This dream promotion I have been grinding my whole career for? For years before Blue Grit or my stint in hiring, people in my circles would ask about what they should be focusing on or working toward for their upcoming interviews and selection p…

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227: Must-Know Interview and Testing Tips for Police Promotions (and other selections) w/ Capt. Brian Stampfl (ret) 1:03:59

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Police promotion testing can be intimidating, even for those who have been through a process. There's the different components, but the interviews can be the most tricky and daunting. In this episode, retired Seattle Police Capt. Brian Stampfl and I discuss key themes, tips, and strategies so you can own the process and your outcomes. It includes a…

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226: Why work for Seattle Police? History, Discord, and Pride w/ Officer and Academy Instructor Britt Kelly 1:01:17

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Many cops says they would never work for Seattle PD, or any big city because X, Y, Z. So when I asked if any active cops wanted to come on and rep their agency, I was excited for Britt’s response. I’ve known Britt Kelly for a few years, but I knew her name and story from when I was a new solo cop, when her FTO, Tim Brenton was murdered on duty in t…

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225: Media vs the Truth: Body Cam, Public Perception, Police Training w/ LEO Kenny Dean 43:15

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Viral police video goes out.. instantly every cop is cringing at what they see OR the comments, usually from people who don't know ____ about _____. Kenny, created his page to dispel much of the noise, to give straight-talk about what we as police see, train, learn, experience, and perceive. It goes beyond this, to recognize other factors that don'…

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Comfort is a Slow Death (Ep. 173) 35:21

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Comfort is deceptive. It feels good, but it quietly stalls growth and progress. Fear keeps you frozen. Most people stay in bad jobs, unhealthy relationships, or stagnant routines because of fear—not logic. Growth is uncomfortable. Every breakthrough happens outside your comfort zone, whether in business, relationships, or self-discipline. You can’t…

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224: How to Help Community Understand Police (On Being a Supporter & Telling Our Stories) w/ Abby Ellsworth 40:18

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If only people understood what we did.. why we do this job.. what it takes.. what it tests.. If only they knew we were people, doing our best.. I connected with Abby in July 2023 and was humbled to be featured in an interview with her, (ep. 47 of On Being a Police Officer). In it, she called out my "relentless optimism." It was one of the coolest c…

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223: What Police Need to Know about Toxic Media and Negative Narratives w/ Aaron Brown, National Gratitude 55:25

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We turn on the news (or our socials) and see ALL THIS NEGATIVITY. It's the state of the union, it's police everything, it's videos, headlines, and a whole lotta yuck. It's red vs. blue, old vs. new, AI is taking over, and there's no escaping the end of the world as we know it. Whether it's police scrutiny or everything else, veteran Aaron Brown joi…

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222: How to Rise Up & Rebalance Life and Identity after a Police Career, w/ Doug White 1:03:05

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Sometimes you read a phrase, a sentence a story and you get hit. With an idea, with resonance. With jarring feelings - with feeling seen. I had many of all those moments reading veteran and retired law enforcement officer, Doug White's book - Hiding in Plain Sight. Although we are quite different people with quite different experiences, Doug's abil…

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221: Should You Test for Promotion (again?) Q&A for Police Career Moves 29:12

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I often get questions and requests for feedback asking if they should test to promote (sergeant, command, etc). Usually this involves giving the landscape of what they do now, what pros/cons may be, and whether it is "worth it." In this episode, I share a listener question and explore some of the considerations to test again, what things I would as…

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220: Must-Dos for Self-Care and Wellness for Police and First Responders, w/ Tami Sharp and Chris Zamora, Law Enforcement Coaching 51:25

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Wellness. Those into it "get it" but those who aren't into it roll their eyes and think they "get it" too. However, those folks are often the one who need it most of all. I'm joined by my guests with Law Enforcement Coaching, where we discuss the NEED on what our first responder community needs to recognize, share and use to nudge and uplift one an…

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The Art and Science of Menu Design and Printing (Ep. 172) 22:24

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Your restaurant's most powerful marketing tool? The menu. In this episode, the team dives deep into one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in your restaurant: the menu. From visual psychology and printing strategies to layout, material choices, and pricing tactics, this conversation is packed with practical tips to help you treat your menu l…

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219: Real Talk on Real Police Leadership, w/ Chief Booker Hodges 40:26

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A buddy I used to work with sent me a news interview of his chief, commenting on a pursuit of a suspect vehicle, with an arrest. The chief spoke plainly, unapologetically on the necessary actions of the officers to stop and control this suspect, who was a danger to the community. These are things that are not lost on us in the first responder (and …

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218: 7 Bruce Lee Concepts to Up-level Mindset for Police and more! 19:27

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Bruce Lee… the Dragon! I grew up loving. Bruce Lee, and one of the few things my dad and I were able to bond over in my younger years was learning about him and watching his films. Much of it had to do with a shared heritage.. while my buddies were watching Arnold, Sly, Jean Claude.. Bruce was MY guy that I could see myself like and really resonate…

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217: End Checkbox Police Training with True Critical Thinking, Scott Savage 51:38

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Training Day. Sigh. (The movie was great, but the state-mandated, checkbox curriculums, death-by-Power Point, and so on.. is not). Too many trainers, leaders, bosses knowing teaching "the why" because they may not know "the why." In our discussion, fmr paramedic turned police officer, sergeant, trainer, teacher, student (always!) Scott Savage and I…

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216: How to Get out of a Rut / Funk / Low Point (feat. Chris Littrell) 30:36

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Several weeks ago I found myself in a funk. There were many logical reasons: normal work stress, abnormal work stress, busy schedule, travel, mounting projects, and other angsty things floating in my head space. I didn’t feel like doing anything. That’s not normal for me, despite how stressed or tanked I feel. That’s what feeling like crud can do. …

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215: How to Prep for Your Next Career and Chapter, BEYOND the Badge w/ Shaun Nestor 44:45

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We talk about work/life balance (which is an illusion) and the frequent over-identity of our police careers. Things that help this are recognizing our legit skillsets and that even if we intend for this to be our 20-30+ year career, it doesnt have to be. Whether you are fully engaged with a smile on your face or burned out (to a crisp), the more yo…

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Smart Marketing Tactics That Work (Ep. 171) 22:29

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In this powerhouse episode, the team unpacks real-world, actionable marketing tactics that restaurant owners can implement immediately to drive traffic, create loyal customers, and boost profits—without relying on gimmicks or deep discounts. From the power of thoughtful guest experiences to bounce-back promotions and handwritten letters to lapsed c…

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214: Q&A - How do I gain (good) weight and build muscle? (for the "Hard-Gainers") 25:21

5M ago25:21

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The answer isn’t just more protein or eating garbage snacks and fast food… This is a throwback to where much of Blue Grit started- simply sharing some health/fitness/nutrition advice for a first responder (and general) community that needed it! It usually isn't an issue of not knowing where to look- but how to sift through the noise to simple, prac…