Best Don Yaeger Podcasts (2025)

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Adam Donyes - Founder & President Link Year & Link Academy On Passion, Resilience, & Values 53:43

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#230: Adam Donyes is the founder and President of Link Year, an organization designed to equip young adults with the tools they need for personal and professional success. Through mentorship, leadership development, and life skills training, Link Year bridges the gap between high school and adulthood, empowering individuals to discover their purpos…

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PNC Executive Cressman Bronson shares how he turned one chance into a 30-year career 41:24

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Ep. 240: University of Toledo Baseball shaped his belief in showing up with pride—even when the scoreboard says otherwise. He shares how a blunt rejection from a scout and a cold-call to a bank exec changed his career path. “You are going to be great at something,” a baseball scout informed him. “Just not baseball.” OUCH! Our BONUS RESOURCE for thi…

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The Expertise Discount: Why You’re Undervaluing the Work That Comes Easy, with Hannah Roth and Erik Jensen 39:49

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Welcome to Sell With Authority — I’m Hannah Roth, Director of Strategy here at Predictive ROI — and your resident mad scientist. If you’ve been around a while, you’re probably used to hearing Stephen kick things off. But today’s episode is a little different — you’ve got me in the driver’s seat. And I’ve got my strategic co-pilot joining me — Erik …

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From NFL to Coaching: Phil McGeoghan on Mindset, Resilience & Purpose 51:26

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In the season finale of Connecting with Purpose, Mark Griffin sits down with former NFL wide receiver and accomplished coach Phil McGeoghan for a powerful conversation on mindset, resilience, and finding purpose beyond sport. Phil’s journey is filled with defining “magic moments”—from his first varsity catch in high school, to breaking records at t…

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John Olinger - Former Nike Executive On Worthy Wins: Pointing Your Life Towards What Matters Most 46:05

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#229: John Olinger's journey from Nike marketing executive to purpose-driven leader began with a single question: What will matter most when I get to the end of my life? After spending a decade creating breakthrough campaigns for Nike and Jordan Brand—including three years leading Global Marketing for Kobe Bryant—an unexpected loss changed everythi…

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Help Me Understand — The First Brick in The Trust Architecture™ 50:13

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Why does business development feel so much heavier than it did even a year ago? Biz dev pipelines feel fragile. Opportunities stall unless the founder is in the room. New hires struggle to deliver results. And after a while, agency leaders start to wonder: “Is it just us?” It’s not you. It’s distrust. In this solocast, Stephen Woessner, CEO of Pred…

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Bill Curry - NFL Pro Bowl Player, Super Bowl Champion, & College Coach On Living A Life Of Excellence 55:46

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#228: Bill Curry is a former NFL & Pro Bowl player, 2x Super Bowl champion, and celebrated college football coach whose life in the game has spanned more than 50 years. A Georgia native, he starred at center for Georgia Tech before playing ten seasons in the NFL, where he snapped the ball to legends like Bart Starr and Johnny Unitas. Curry won a ch…

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The Senior: How Mike Flynt turned Regret to Redemption — Now a Major Motion Picture 52:54

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Ep. 239: At 59, Mike became the oldest contributing member of a college football team in NCAA history—returning to his alma mater nearly four decades after being kicked off the team. He returned to finish what he started. But this isn’t just a comeback story—it’s about redemption, resilience, and the courage to face regret head-on. 🎁ENTER TO WIN SI…

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Stop Guessing Your ICP, with Ana Laskey 48:01

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So many agency owners struggle with building a steady, profitable biz dev engine that doesn’t leak time, energy, money — and most importantly — opportunity. What if the biggest culprit isn’t the volume of your outreach, the size of your list, or even your pitch? What if the leaks are about something far more fundamental — understanding? Working alo…

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Steve Lutz - Oklahoma State Men's Basketball Head Coach On Hard Work, Family, & Commitment 32:55

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#227: Steve Lutz is the head coach of the Oklahoma State men’s basketball program. A San Antonio native, he made stops as an assistant coach at Incarnate Word, Garden City CC, Stephen F. Austin, SMU, Creighton, and Purdue. During his career, Lutz has worked under some of the most respected names in college basketball, gaining invaluable experience …

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Why Distrust is Rising and What Agencies Can Do About It, with Hannah Roth 44:02

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Today’s episode of Sell With Authority tackles a question that comes up almost every time I sit down with an agency owner: Why does biz dev feel harder than it used to? If your sales pipeline feels heavier, slower, or tougher to move than it did even a year ago — you’re not imagining things. Agency optimism has dropped from nearly three-quarters of…

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General Stanley McChrystal - Retired Four Star Army General & CEO McChrystal Group On Character, Risk, & Leadership 56:13

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#226: General Stanley McChrystal, a retired four-star general, is best known for his leadership as commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan and as head of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), where he reshaped counterterrorism efforts and interagency collaboration. Over his decorated military career, he commanded elite units such as…

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PGIM Quantitative Solutions CEO Linda Gibson: Why EQ is your most valuable edge in the age of AI 39:18

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Ep. 238 Field hockey taught Linda to pause and ask "Why do you love the game?" That question has helped her transform both sports teams and billion-dollar organizations. Linda’s team manages $111 billion in assets and are part of the 1.4 trillion dollar investment arm of Prudential Financial. She began her career as a lawyer, but her love for math …

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The Trust Architecture — How to Convert Without Convincing 1:08:54

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What if business development for your agency didn’t feel like chasing? Or pitching? Or trying to convince someone to say yes? What if instead — you had a process of building trust so strong that your prospects convinced themselves? That’s what this solocast is all about. In this episode, Stephen Woessner, CEO of Predictive ROI, unpacks our three-pa…

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Larry Kindbom - Former WashU Football Head Coach On Winning & Losing Are Imposters 1:06:36

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#225: Larry Kindbom is the former Wash U head football coach. His a highly respected figure in collegiate athletics, recognized for his remarkable career as a football coach and mentor spanning more than four decades. A former standout defensive back and baseball player at Kalamazoo College, Kindbom began his coaching career at Ohio State with Wood…

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How to Multiply Your Pipeline with AI, with Lucas Petty 38:02

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Is your team producing solid content… nurturing leads… showing up consistently in all the right ways — but your sales pipeline still feels like a big pile of question marks? If selling feels harder than it should, the problem might not be your effort — it could be your leverage. You don’t need another tool. Or another platform. Or another shiny obj…

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Don Yaeger - NY Times Bestselling Author & Speaker On The New Science Of Momentum 53:31

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#224: As an award-winning keynote speaker, eleven-time New York Times bestselling author, host of the top-rated Corporate Competitor Podcast, executive leadership coach, and longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated, Don Yaeger has built a career as one of America’s most compelling and influential thought leaders. Widely sought-after for his…

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Bose CEO Lila Snyder says risk-taking is a muscle— use it or lose it 39:41

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Ep. 237: From the sidelines of Miami Football’s National Championship game to leading one of the world’s most iconic brands, the first female CEO of Bose shares stories of how weekly discomfort built her confidence! Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply tod…

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How to Spark Unstoppable Momentum, with Don Yaeger 43:40

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Before I introduce you to our very special guest expert today, I want to ask you a question. I encourage you to give it some real, thoughtful consideration. What if the real reason your agency’s sales pipeline feels stalled has nothing to do with lead flow, your niche, or your team? What if you’re not actually missing content? You’re not missing kn…

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Brian Smith - Missouri Wrestling Head Coach On Belief, A One More Mentality, & Tiger Style 52:15

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#223: Brian Smith has served as Missouri’s head wrestling coach leading the Tigers for over 27 years. Under his leadership, Mizzou’s program has transformed into a national powerhouse through the establishment of the “Tiger Style” culture. During his tenure, he has guided the team to 23 winning seasons, including three undefeated dual campaigns, co…

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Map Right-Fit Prospects by Name, with Hannah Roth 46:02

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Before we dive into today’s episode of Sell With Authority, I want to make sure you know about our July Intensive. Every March, July, and November we gather our Predictive ROI clients together for a 2-day event we call the Intensive. It’s a private, client-only event — but we always hold a few guest seats open. Our July Intensive is happening Wedne…

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Mark Batterson - Lead Pastor Of National Community Church & Author On A Million Little Miracles 49:24

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#222: Mark Batterson serves as the Lead Pastor of National Community Church (NCC) in Washington, DC. NCC also owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, The Miracle Theatre, the DC Dream Center, the Capital Turnaround, and Culture House as gathering places for the community and funding for Kingdom causes. Mark also serves as Lead Visionary for The Dr…

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Messaging That Drives Real ROI, with Jason Swenk and Stephen Woessner 32:58

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For this episode of Sell With Authority, we’re doing something a little different — and I’m excited to share it with you. In a recent conversation I had with Jason Swenk on his podcast Smart Agency Masterclass we got laser-focused on some things that are critical if you want to sell more of what you do — at a premium price — to right-fit clients. W…

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Lincoln Equities Group CEO Lance Bergstein says: Keep your eyes up! 37:44

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Ep. 236: Tennis & racing cars shaped Lance’s belief that decisiveness is a leader’s most powerful tool. As a nationally ranked tennis player, he learned to make high-stakes decisions alone. That same mindset now fuels his success as a CEO and professional race car driver—where speed, risk, and preparation define every outcome. Don't miss: • His “ey…

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Josh Pastner - UNLV Men's Basketball Head Coach On Alignment, Adapting, & Appreciation 52:02

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#221: Josh Pastner is the current head coach of the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels men’s basketball program, bringing with him over two decades of collegiate coaching experience and a reputation for program-building and player development. A member of the 1997 NCAA National Championship team at the University of Arizona, Pastner began his coaching career as a…

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Mike Beckham - Co-Founder & CEO Of Simple Modern On Ambition, Execution, & Generosity 54:56

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#220: Mike Beckham is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Simple Modern, a global producer of premium drinkware and lifestyle products. Founded in 2015 and based in Oklahoma, Simple Modern currently generates a nine-figure annual revenue and is committed to generosity, donating at least 10% of annual profits to nonprofit organizations. Under …

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Denny’s CEO Kelli Valade found her birth parents at 47— now she leads with vulnerability 48:44

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Ep. 235: Softball shaped Kelli's belief that great leadership is about setting others up to win. In this heartfelt episode, she shares how her time as a scrappy leadoff hitter inspired a team-first mindset—and how embracing her adoption story became the key to building trust and loyalty as a leader. Don't miss: Her simple 1–10 check-in that helps l…

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Win Clients Before the First Meeting, with George Swetlitz 36:50

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For this episode of Sell With Authority we’re zeroing in on something every agency needs — trust at scale. Not vanity metrics. Not louder messaging in an already crowded feed. Real credibility — earned in public — where your right-fit clients are watching, judging, and deciding whether you’re the expert worth hiring. The noise isn’t going away. And…

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Dwight Perry - Wofford Men's Basketball Head Coach On People, Buy In, & A Walk On Mindset 53:03

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#219: Dwight Perry is the head coach of the Wofford Terriers men’s basketball program. A walk-on at the University of Kentucky from 2006 to 2009, Perry played in 19 games and earned SEC Academic Honor Roll distinction. He began his coaching career interning at the Stanford’s men’s basketball program for 2 years and soon moved to VCU as a graduate a…

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How to Sharpen Your ICP, with Ana Laskey 39:01

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Have you and your team started putting in the work to go narrow — made the commitment to niche down because that’s where the gold is? You’ve updated your positioning. Your message is feeling more dialed in than ever. And maybe you’ve even started saying “no” to wrong-fit clients. Awesome! But — your sales pipeline still feels a little unpredictable…

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Randy Alcorn - Founder of Eternal Perspective Ministries & NY Times Bestselling Author On Money, Possessions, & Eternity 1:09:45

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#218: Randy Alcorn is the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching biblical truth and drawing attention to the needy and how to help them. EPM exists to meet the needs of the unreached, unfed, unborn, uneducated, unreconciled and unsupported people around the world. A New York Time…

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Failing Forward: Jacob Brown's Journey of Resilience and Purpose 52:23

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In this powerful episode of Connecting with Purpose, Jacob Brown shares his transformative life story of overcoming adversity and developing a "fail forward" mindset. From being cut from the NFL to battling personal challenges including alcoholism, Jacob demonstrates how resilience and intentional living can turn setbacks into stepping stones. High…

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Flexjet CEO Mike Silvestro was teammates with Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana— now he’s revolutionizing private aviation 41:01

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Ep. 234: Notre Dame Football and having “Rudy” as a coach shaped the way Mike views “grit” and “grind” today! In this episode, you will learn how to turn personal wins into shared victories. “If you have a great day, make it a point to share that feeling with your entire organization,” he shares. “That way everyone can enjoy it and feel proud.” Our…

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Earning Back the Strategic Seat, with Mark Godfrey and Steve Evans 47:08

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Before I introduce our guest experts for today’s episode, I want to zero in on a problem that’s been coming up more and more in conversations with agency leaders. It’s a pain that sounds like this: “We used to have a strategic seat at our client’s table. They trusted our advice. They valued our expertise. Pricing wasn’t an issue. We felt like a tru…

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Ken Anderson - Former NFL MVP & Cincinnati Bengals QB On Preparation, Coachability, & Persistence 48:13

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#217: Ken Anderson is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in NFL history and a cornerstone of the Cincinnati Bengals franchise. Over 16 seasons with the Bengals (1971–1986), Anderson was a four-time Pro Bowler, a three-time NFL passing champion, NFL Man of the Year award winner and the league’s Most Valuable Player and Comeback Player of the …

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How to Master the Prospect Experience, with Mark Duval 38:21

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I’m excited to welcome our guest expert to this episode of Sell With Authority, Mark Duval. If this is your first introduction to Mark — he founded The Duval Partnership back in 2007 and brings over 25 years of client-direct biz dev experience to the table. Mark and his team specialize in helping agencies design and implement smart, strategic growt…

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Micah Lacher - Founder & President Of Anchor Investments On Mission, Generosity, & Hustle 57:08

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#216: Micah Lacher is the President and Founder of Anchor Investments, a Nashville-based real estate investment firm with a mission to become the most generous real estate company in America. Anchor specializes in the acquisition, development, and management of commercial properties across the Southeast and Midwest. In addition to his real estate v…

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eXp World Holdings, Inc. CEO Glenn Sanford says: Opportunities are rarely missed, they are just given to someone else 36:02

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Ep. 233: This CEO’s high school was so tiny that it didn’t have a track team, so he started a squad from scratch, built up the roster and even coached them, all while running a swift 4:25 mile along the way. That mindset—identifying a challenge and pursuing a solution—never left him. Years after starring on the team, Sanford saw an opening in the r…

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Double Down on Leading With Authority in Uncertain Times, with Sara Hanlon 45:14

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Before we hit record on today’s episode of Sell With Authority, my team and I went deep. We poured over research, we sifted through data, and we asked ourselves a simple question: What do agency leaders need most right now? Agency leaders who’ve done the hard work to niche down, to plant your flag, to be known for something — but your content still…

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Paul Mills - Wichita State Men's Basketball Head Coach On Giving, Empty Your Cup, & Deeds Over Words 1:02:32

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#215: Paul Mills is the head men's basketball coach at Wichita State University. Prior to his tenure at Wichita State, Mills served as the head coach at Oral Roberts University from 2017 to 2023. Under his leadership, the Golden Eagles achieved significant success, including a historic Sweet 16 appearance in the 2021 NCAA Tournament as a 15-seed, m…

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How to Build Sales Confidence, with Erik Jensen and Hannah Roth 28:52

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Welcome to the Sell With Authority podcast. I’m Erik Jensen, co-owner and Chief Strategy Officer here at Predictive ROI. If you’ve been a longtime listener, you might be wondering, where’s Stephen’s voice? Don’t worry, there hasn’t been a coup. This isn’t a mutiny. Stephen’s daughter is graduating, and we lovingly kicked him off the mic for the nex…

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Doug McNamee - President of Field & Stream On Honesty, Confidence, & The Art Of Listening 53:18

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#214: Doug McNamee serves as the President of Field & Stream, where he is leading the revitalization of the iconic outdoor brand. Since assuming the role he has overseen the return of Field & Stream’s print magazine, the launch of the 1871 Club membership program, and the development of strategic partnerships with cultural figures such as Eric Chur…

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CEO of EF World Journeys USA Heidi Durflinger on How to Stop Treating Customers Like Transactions 45:03

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Ep. 232: Training for her ultramarathon in Spain helped Heidi break big goals into small, achievable steps. Her approach offers a compelling blueprint for building trust, inspiring teams, and elevating the customer experience. Rooted in small-town Kansas values and shaped by global experience, you will learn in this conversation how to stop treatin…

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How to Close the Consistency Gap, with Erik Jensen and Hannah Roth 31:09

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Welcome to Sell With Authority. I’m Erik Jensen, Co-Owner and Chief Strategy Officer here at Predictive ROI — and yes, you are in the right place. If you’ve been a long-time listener, you’re probably thinking, wait a second, where is Stephen’s smooth, signature intro? I’m stepping in because Stephen is celebrating his daughter’s graduation. We lovi…

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Casey Woods - SMU Offensive Coordinator On Core Values, Relationships, & Impact 1:14:46

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#213: Casey Woods is the Offensive Coordinator for SMU Football. He just recently helped lead SMU to the College Football Playoff. A veteran coach with a strong pedigree in both player development and strategic play-calling, Woods has played a pivotal role in shaping some of the most explosive offenses in college football. Prior to joining SMU, Woo…

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The New Science of Momentum: How the Best Coaches and Leaders Build a Fire from a Single Spark - Featuring Gen. Bernard Banks 38:17

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Ep. 231: How does a moment become momentum? You will learn the model to capture, accelerate, and reverse momentum as featured in my new book with Gen. Bernard Banks. From commanding in Desert Storm to teaching at West Point and Rice University to transforming organizations, Bernie’s perspective is battle-tested, data-backed, and built to help leade…

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Escape the Everything Agency Trap, with Hannah Roth and Erik Jensen 36:10

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Welcome to the Sell With Authority podcast. If you’ve been with us for a while, you’re probably expecting to hear Stephen’s voice kicking things off. But we’ve temporarily booted him off the mic — for a very good reason. His daughter is about to graduate, and we wanted to make sure he could soak up every moment with his family. I’m Hannah Roth, Dir…

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Mike O'Connell - Pastor Love Church Omaha On Resilience, Service, & Leading Different 49:24

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#212: Mike O’Connell serves as the associate lead pastor at Love Church in Omaha, Nebraska. He is also an entrepreneur, speaker and leadership coach. Mike’s story has been marked by overcoming obstacles. After a near fatal football injury in 2004, he turned down multiple football scholarship offers to walk on at Iowa. One week after the decision he…

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Episode 261: Special Message

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This week it’s a very special message from Kevin + Steph. Thank you for listening. Hope you enjoy this episode of Tell Us a Good Story! To connect with Kevin + Steph: Voicemail: 614-407-5350 (leave a message and tell us a good story!) Email: [email protected] Facebook Instagram Twitter Their book titled ‘You Met Her WHERE?!’ can be ordered …

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Acrisure President John Tuttle encourages you to be a student of excellence 48:03

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Ep. 230: From college football to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, John Tuttle has always thrived in competitive arenas. Now as President of Acrisure, he leads 19,000 employees in one of the fastest-growing fintech companies on the planet. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflect…